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GAMMA#678 Bryant v Hoyce PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Ninefingers (ranked 1352 p4p, 181 weight class) and Clifton Von Lee (ranked 1520 p4p, 207 weight class). Von Lee has chosen Day of Anger as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Logan Ninefingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Clifton Von Lee!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ninefingers's hands.
Von Lee shoots in and bounces Ninefingers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Von Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Von Lee trying to control but Ninefingers is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Lee stands up over Ninefingers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ninefingers is trying to control the position but Von Lee postures up.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ninefingers is trying to keep Von Lee in close.
Von Lee preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninefingers pulls Von Lee in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ninefingers working for a triangle but Von Lee defends it easily.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ninefingers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Lee defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee stands and throws Ninefingers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Lee is looking to take a break and control but Ninefingers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Von Lee slows the pace down.
Von Lee is chipping away with strikes.
Ninefingers is looking for a sweep.
Von Lee staying calm.
Ninefingers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ninefingers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Lee looking to pass the guard.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Lee is continuing to stall.
Von Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ninefingers's guard.
Von Lee trying to control from half guard but Ninefingers is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Von Lee trying to advance position but Ninefingers counters by regaining guard.
Von Lee content to stall in guard here.
Ninefingers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Lee defends well.
Von Lee won't allow Ninefingers to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Von Lee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ninefingers shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ninefingers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Von Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Von Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Lee misses with a body shot
and Ninefingers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Von Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ninefingers misses with a head kick.
Von Lee slips under a jab from Ninefingers.
Von Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Ninefingers throws a head kick that misses
and Von Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Von Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Von Lee connects with a right hand. Ninefingers shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninefingers is just out of range.
Ninefingers is looking to counter punch.
Von Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Von Lee finds it's target.
Von Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Von Lee scores with a takedown into Ninefingers's guard.
Von Lee won't allow Ninefingers to sweep him here.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ninefingers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Von Lee is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet.
Von Lee wants to control from the top but Ninefingers keeps moving.
Von Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ninefingers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ninefingers.
Von Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninefingers is keeping the position for now.
Von Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ninefingers keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Von Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Ninefingers wants to sweep here but Von Lee controlling him for the moment.
Von Lee is in close to Ninefingers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Von Lee lands a couple of digs.
Ninefingers looking for a sweep. Not yet Ninefingers, not yet.
Ninefingers keeping moving, preventing Von Lee from controlling successfully.
Clifton Von Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers working a defensive guard but Von Lee passes into half guard.
Von Lee drops an elbow to the side of Ninefingers's head.
Von Lee is looking to advance position but Ninefingers won't allow it.
Ninefingers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ninefingers is refusing to be controlled, as Von Lee sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ninefingers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ninefingers wants to sweep here but Von Lee controlling him for the moment.
Ninefingers looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von Lee passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Von Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Von Lee stuns Ninefingers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Von Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ninefingers moves in looking to clinch but Von Lee pushes him off.
Von Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ninefingers is out of range and Von Lee settles back down.
Ninefingers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Von Lee throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninefingers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ninefingers lands in his opponent's guard.
Von Lee wants to sweep here but Ninefingers controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lee managing to control the position.
Von Lee is trying to control the position but Ninefingers postures up.
Von Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ninefingers trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ninefingers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Lee pulls Ninefingers in close to prevent any damage.
Ninefingers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Von Lee looking for a guillotine here but Ninefingers defends easily.
Von Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Von Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninefingers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Lee is keeping the position for now.
Von Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Ninefingers is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Von Lee throws a shot to the body.
Von Lee throws a hook but Ninefingers blocks it.
Ninefingers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Von Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ninefingers but Ninefingers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Von Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ninefingers tries to counter by clinching up but Von Lee breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Lee. Ninefingers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninefingers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Von Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Ninefingers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Von Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ninefingers was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Lee.
Von Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Ninefingers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Von Lee.
Ninefingers fails with the takedown
and Ninefingers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Von Lee - just one landing.
Logan Ninefingers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Lee cracks Ninefingers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Von Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifton Von Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Von Lee 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifton Von Lee!
Clifton Von Lee 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Brown (ranked 856 p4p, 117 weight class) and Eric Ashton (ranked 911 p4p, 127 weight class). Ashton has chosen Zombie Nation as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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189 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trey Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Ashton!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Brown misses.
Ashton throws a big shot that misses.
Ashton connects with a looping right hand.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Ashton moved out of range.
Ashton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown clobbers Ashton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ashton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ashton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ashton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown has his hands on Ashton's head, controlling the position.
Ashton passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Ashton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown is looking to escape.
Ashton is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Ashton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ashton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ashton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ashton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ashton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashton.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ashton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Trey Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown scores with a jab.
Brown throws a jab when Ashton was well out of range.
Brown connects with a right hand. Ashton shakes it off.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ashton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ashton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ashton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ashton.
Ashton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ashton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Ashton misses its intended target.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Ashton scores with a nice head shot.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brown gets a clinch.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ashton or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Ashton blocking some punches.
Ashton tightens his grip and picks Brown up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown manages to land in guard.
Ashton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ashton postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Ashton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.
Ashton preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ashton postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Ashton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ashton if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown tests Ashton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ashton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Ashton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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 Trey Brown will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet.
Ashton misses with an uppercut.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ashton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brown cracks Ashton with a good jab.
Trey Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Ashton moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Ashton looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Ashton slips a jab from Brown.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashton.
Ashton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brown will feel that in the morning.
Brown throws a jab when Ashton was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton avoids a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
Ashton moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown keeps Ashton at a distance using the push kick.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Ashton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown is looking to chop away at Ashton's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ashton. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ashton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ashton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ashton 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.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Ashton saw that one coming.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Ashton.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ashton will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown lunges at Ashton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ashton's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a lovely overhand right.
Ashton cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Brown takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown lunges at Ashton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ashton's hand.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ashton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ashton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trey Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Ashton.
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ashton is able to avoid easily.
Ashton misses the jab.
Ashton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Ashton cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ashton if he has to take too many more of those.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brown.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ashton ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.
Ashton throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ashton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Ashton.
Ashton wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Ashton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown digs a good hook to Ashton's body.
Ashton throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Ashton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ashton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brown quickly recovers to half guard.
Ashton is breathing heavily.
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!
Brown is looking to control Ashton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Eric Ashton has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ashton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Brown landing strikes.
Ashton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ashton wants to control but Brown postures up.
Ashton is not content to let Brown control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ashton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ashton looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Ashton misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ashton can do to turn this around?
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Ashton connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown throws a shot to the body.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Ashton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brown!
Brown avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ashton.
Ashton scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ashton's guard! Nice work there by Brown!
Ashton is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to stand but Ashton is controlling from the bottom.
Ashton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ashton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ashton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Ashton scoring with some ground and pound.
Ashton throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ashton's guard. Nice move by Brown!
Ashton trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashton has wrist control.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown postures up.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Ashton's brow.
Brown wants to stand but Ashton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Ashton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashton wants to hit a switch here but Brown passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ashton there!
Ashton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trey Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashton tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eric Ashton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ashton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ashton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dao Sonnen (ranked 1065 p4p, 144 weight class) and Rufus McTearson (ranked 1418 p4p, 194 weight class). Sonnen comes to the cage accompanied by Sure to be sure. 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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202 lbs
46 - 25 - 4 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dao Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 25 - 4, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen scores with a hook.
Sonnen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McTearson is out of range.
McTearson throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sonnen tries a low kick but McTearson avoids it.
We've been hearing reports that Sonnen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but McTearson moved away.
A left lands for McTearson.
Sonnen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sonnen blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
Sonnen scores with the left hand. McTearson knows he should have avoided that one.
McTearson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McTearson cracks the inside of Sonnen's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTearson lands with a straight right. Sonnen didn't see that one coming.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen falls off balance throwing a combination
and McTearson counters with a three punch combo that has Sonnen backing up. Sonnen nods at McTearson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McTearson scores with a nice right hand.
Sonnen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonnen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McTearson.
McTearson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sonnen throws a chopping leg kick but McTearson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sonnen misses with an uppercut. McTearson saw that one coming.
Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
McTearson throws a body kick that misses
and Sonnen counters with a leg kick.
McTearson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sonnen misses the jab.
It seemed like McTearson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McTearson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McTearson misses with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Sonnen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McTearson.
McTearson throws an overhand right that lands on Sonnen's shoulder, as Sonnen tries to avoid the shot.
Rufus McTearson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen throws a front kick aimed at McTearson's knee but McTearson avoids it well.
Sonnen wants to slow McTearson down by chopping away at his legs.
McTearson misses with a wild combination.
As McTearson backs away, Sonnen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left and a right from McTearson both land. Nice combination.
A jab from McTearson finds it's way through Sonnen's defenses.
Sonnen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonnen. McTearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sonnen slips under a jab.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sonnen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sonnen just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sonnen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sonnen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McTearson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McTearson is keeping the position for now.
Sonnen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTearson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sonnen.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but McTearson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McTearson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonnen is one step ahead there.
Sonnen trying to control but McTearson is working from the bottom.
Sonnen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McTearson dives on top into guard.
McTearson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sonnen trying to keep a closed guard but McTearson is proving a slippery customer.
Sonnen has control of McTearson's left arm, preventing McTearson from doing any damage.
Sonnen is trying to control the position but McTearson postures up.
Sonnen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTearson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rufus McTearson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McTearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McTearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sonnen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTearson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McTearson.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
Sonnen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McTearson!
Sonnen trying to control the action but McTearson is working from the bottom.
McTearson taking a bit of punishment here - Sonnen scoring with strikes.
Sonnen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonnen wants to control but McTearson is keeping him busy.
Sonnen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McTearson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sonnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McTearson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Sonnen tries to move to mount but McTearson blocks the move with his legs.
Sonnen is looking to take a break and control but McTearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonnen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sonnen scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McTearson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sonnen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sonnen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sonnen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McTearson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McTearson gets back to half guard.
Sonnen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McTearson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McTearson trying to hold on to Sonnen's head to control him but Sonnen postures up.
Sonnen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sonnen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McTearson sees it coming and defends easily.
McTearson controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is looking for a kimura but McTearson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sonnen to get the leverage.
McTearson trying to control from the bottom.
McTearson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sonnen is working for a submission of some sort.
Sonnen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McTearson is trying to maintain the position but Sonnen is very close to passing his half guard.
Sonnen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sonnen controlling the action here.
Sonnen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McTearson is not content to let Sonnen control the position.
Sonnen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sonnen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McTearson defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McTearson is trying to maintain the position but Sonnen is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dao Sonnen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McTearson blocks a leg kick.
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick from Sonnen.
McTearson throws a counter combo.
McTearson swings widly with a right hand
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McTearson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McTearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonnen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McTearson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sonnen checks a low kick from McTearson.
Sonnen loads up on a big right hand but McTearson slips the punch.
McTearson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sonnen looks for the body kick but McTearson saw that one coming.
McTearson lands a lovely overhand right.
Sonnen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen throws a leg kick but McTearson checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson scores with a hook to the body. Sonnen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonnen.
Sonnen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonnen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McTearson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sonnen. That's going to slow McTearson down.
McTearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from McTearson.
Rufus McTearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McTearson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.
McTearson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTearson tries a low kick but Sonnen avoids it.
Sonnen fires out a quick counter leg kick but McTearson just manages to avoid it.
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dao Sonnen is winning the standup battle so far.
McTearson lands a nice shot that snaps Sonnen's head back.
McTearson tries to land a front kick but Sonnen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonnen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McTearson.
Sonnen tries to clinch there but McTearson circles away.
McTearson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McTearson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sonnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sonnen is defended easily by McTearson.
McTearson misses with a hook
and Sonnen counters with a slapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonnen.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
McTearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Sonnen.
Sonnen avoids a kick to the body.
Sonnen tried to score with a low kick but McTearson checks it.
Sonnen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McTearson has time to react.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McTearson can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson lunges at Sonnen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sonnen's hand.
Sonnen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sonnen is looking to chop away at McTearson's legs.
A clash of legs there as Sonnen blocks the low kick.
McTearson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sonnen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTearson can do to turn this around?
McTearson looks for the body kick but Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen lands a leg kick that knocks McTearson off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as McTearson blocks the leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sonnen.
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sonnen throws a big shot that misses.
McTearson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice takedown defense from McTearson. No joy for Sonnen on that attempt.
McTearson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sonnen's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from McTearson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sonnen.
A little jabbing left from McTearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dao Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTearson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Sonnen with a nice cross.
Sonnen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McTearson's calf.
Sonnen misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and McTearson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sonnen moves away from the strike by McTearson.
Sonnen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sonnen trying to control the action but McTearson is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is trying to get an arm triangle but McTearson is defending well.
McTearson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dao Sonnen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sonnen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dixie Small (ranked 708 p4p, 64 weight class) and Jamie White (ranked 920 p4p, 89 weight class). White is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kendrick Lamar - HUMBLE.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamie White!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White scores with a jab to the body.
White tries to clinch there but Small circles away.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White slips a straight right by Small.
Small scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small misses with a straight left.
White throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Small to counter with a crisp jab.
White is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White rushes Small and presses him up against the cage.
A short left from White.
Small tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White tries to throw a body punch but Small avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small digs a right hand underneath White's ribcage. White let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Small letting White take a breather here.
Small lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Jamie White has been cut.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Small.
Small looking for a takedown.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Small throws a head punch that misses.
Small scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Small.
Small wants to take the fight to the mat but White manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Small lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small blocking some punches.
White lands a right hand.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Small fails to land.
A short right from White on the inside.
Small scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
A nice left hand lands by White.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Small blocks a body shot from White.
Small lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
White avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Small.
Small is just content to waste time from the top position. White takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small preventing the sweep.
Small trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White is pulling down on Small's head. It's preventing any offense from Small, at least for the moment.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Small lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but White has wrist control.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Small's guard.
Small has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
Small looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Small is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Small looking for subs off his back but White has passed one foot through into half guard.
Small is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamie White will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamie White's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
White staying out of range there.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Small swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from White as Small shoots in.
Small waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White.
Small lands with a cross.
Small throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from White lands.
Small jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White moves into range and clinches up with Small.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
White is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for White.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White misses with a body punch.
Small takes a shot to the head.
Small lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
Small stalling the fight.
Small misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from White as the two fighters clinch.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
White misses with the head strike.
White misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jamie White seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White lands a right hand.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small blocks an uppercut.
White prevents Small from breaking the clinch.
White lands a shoulder strike.
Small blocks an uppercut.
Small tries a body shot but White blocks it.
A short right from Small on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
White digs a right hand underneath Small's ribcage. Small let out a lung full of air as it connected.
White scores with a shot to the side of Small's head.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Small.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for White.
White misses with a body punch.
Small is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dixie Small. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White working aggressively here.
Small misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White digs a right hand into Small's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Small's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White misses with some punches.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
White's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White blocks a body shot from Small.
Small fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White lands with a left to the head.
White lands with a right to the head.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Small blocks an uppercut.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White throws a punch but it's blocked by Small.
Small cracks White with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small lands a shot to the body.
Small digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
White digs a right hand into Small's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Small's gas tank.
Small takes a shot to the head.
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White misses with some punches.
Small stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Small throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whites head.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Small controls his hands.
Small looking to stall.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamie White's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Small ducks under a wild hook from White.
White looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range.
Small swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White wants to clinch.
Small on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
White moves in looking to clinch but Small pushes him off.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White throws a right hand that Small ducks under and follows up with a left that Small also avoids with ease.
It looked like Small was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from White.
Small swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small keeps the fight on the outside.
White jabs at Small's body.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
Small throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
White wants to counter the offense by Small and move into the clinch position.
White slips a straight right by Small.
Jamie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
White lands a head shot.
White rushes Small and presses him up against the cage.
Small breaks the clinch.
Small avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jamie White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Small tries to stall but White uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Small working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
Small wants a takedown but no success here.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
White misses with the head strike.
Small softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Small - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Small works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Small gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dixie Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Small.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small lands with a short shot to the head.
Small goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Small lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from White fails to land.
White works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Small lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Small.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
Small blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White lands with a short head shot on the inside.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Small backwards.
Small escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab from Small.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Small.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White gets a clinch.
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!
White misses with a punch to the body.
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Small backwards.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Small.
Small tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
White lands a left hand that snaps the head of Small backwards.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from White.
White letting Small take a breather here.
Small struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Small lands a nice uppercut.
Jamie White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A body shot lands from White.
Small misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie White!
Jamie White spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Dixie Small was interviewed post fight and said 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kay Ector (ranked 252 p4p, 30 weight class) and Darren Lamb (ranked 678 p4p, 61 weight class). Ector comes to the cage accompanied by Monster!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kay Ector!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ector looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lamb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lamb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Ector's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ector breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ector takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ector takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lamb looks to land a left hand but Ector moved out of range nicely.
Ector lands a jab.
Ector swings for the body but Lamb moves out of range.
Ector punishes Lamb's body with a nice straight punch.
Lamb tries to keep at a distance but Ector has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lamb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ector breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamb connects with a looping right hand.
Lamb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamb dives in and grabs Ector's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ector pushes down on Lamb's head and hops out.
Lamb scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb is looking to take a break and control but Ector is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lamb looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ector with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lamb is keen to just control but Ector is a slippery customer.
Lamb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ector avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lamb.
Lamb is trying to work for a kimura but Ector is defending well.
Lamb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ector doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lamb.
Lamb prevents Ector from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ector is not content to let Lamb control the position.
Lamb sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ector defending well though.
Lamb thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ector's head.
Ector controlling the position for now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lamb connects with a nice short shot to Ector's temple.
Ector taking some punishment here, with Lamb in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb wants to control but Ector is keeping him busy.
Lamb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ector won't allow Lamb to pass to mount.
Lamb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lamb thows a huge punch but Ector dodges it nicely.
Lamb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lamb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lamb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ector is just riding it out for now. Lamb eventually gives up the hold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lamb lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lamb.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Ector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ector can't keep his opponent in guard - Lamb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lamb wants to control but Ector is keeping him busy.
Lamb not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lamb looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ector with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Lamb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ector instigates a clinch.
Lamb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lamb tries a body shot but Ector blocks it.
Ector throws a head punch that misses.
Lamb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lamb avoids the elbow strike from Ector, against the cage.
Lamb misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Lamb.
Ector is trying to break the clinch but Lamb has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Lamb.
Lamb can't get the takedown.
Ector's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamb ducks under a wild hook from Ector.
Lamb tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ector lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Ector misses its intended target.
Ector scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lamb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ector scores with a sloppy right hand. Lamb should have avoided that one.
Lamb throws a looping overhand right but Ector ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ector misses the target.
Lamb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ector tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ector misses the shot to the body.
Ector with a nice cross.
Ector throws a hook but Lamb blocks it.
Lamb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Ector - just one landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ector.
Lamb blocks a jab.
Ector is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lamb throws a shot from downtown. Ector moves away and avoids it.
Ector misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamb.
Ector swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ector throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamb ducks under a wild hook from Ector.
Ector misses with a right hand
and Lamb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kay Ector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamb takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ector misses with a right hand
and Ector takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ector tries to clinch there but Lamb circles away.
Ector missing with a left hand there. Lamb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamb wants to clinch up but Ector keeps it at a distance.
Lamb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ector throws out the jab.
Lamb is looking to clinch but Ector is avoiding it.
Ector seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ector throws out a loose jab but Lamb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ector throws out a loose jab but Lamb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ector walks into a jab.
Lamb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ector lands a jab.
Ector closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb digs a right hand underneath Ector's ribcage. Ector let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lamb lands a nice uppercut.
Ector misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamb struggles to land a body shot inside as Ector controls his hands.
Lamb tightens his grip and picks Ector up, before dumping him to the ground. Ector manages to land in guard.
Ector pushes Lamb off and gets back to his feet.
Ector thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ector takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lamb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ector.
Lamb throws out a loose jab but Ector uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ector checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ector takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ector tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ector is looking to clinch but Lamb is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Lamb lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ector doesn't seem phased though.
Ector throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector scores with a jab to the body.
Lamb throws a shot from downtown. Ector moves away and avoids it.
Ector clinches up against the cage.
Ector wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lamb has him pressed against the cage.
Lamb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lamb has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ector after a bit of a struggle.
Ector throws a head punch that misses.
Lamb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ector breaks the clinch.
Lamb gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ector misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ector lands with a short shot to the head.
Ector working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lamb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ector backwards.
Lamb misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Kay Ector will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lamb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ector.
Ector jabs at Lamb's body.
Ector misses with a body shot
and Lamb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ector fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lamb looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lamb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ector throws a lazy uppercut
and Lamb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ector thinking.
Kay Ector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ector.
Lamb takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ector's guard.
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 keeping moving, preventing Lamb from controlling successfully.
Lamb is looking to work some ground and pound but Ector has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ector works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lamb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ector utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lamb trying to control but Ector is working from the bottom.
Lamb postures up in Ector's guard and throws a big left but Ector blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lamb scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lamb wants to pass the guard but Ector is keeping the position.
Lamb trying to control the position from guard on top but Ector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamb throwing strikes from guard but Ector blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ector is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lamb is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lamb takes a swing at Ector's ribcage but misses.
Ector changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamb works the jab nicely.
Lamb scores with a shot to the body.
Lamb forces Ector back against the cage and clinches.
Ector softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lamb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ector breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamb scores with a decent looking hook.
Lamb displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Kay Ector has been cut.
Lamb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lamb catches Ector with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ector closes the distance and pushes Lamb back into the cage.
Ector prevents a body shot from Lamb.
Ector throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamb.
Ector is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ector is looking to break free of the clinch but Lamb has double underhooks.
Lamb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamb jumps guard but Ector turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Lamb.
Ector manages to break the clinch.
Ector looks to throw the jab but Lamb is out of range.
Jab, jab by Ector - just one landing.
Lamb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kay Ector is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lamb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Ector.
Ector prevents a body shot from Lamb.
Lamb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ector is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ector has had enough of the clinch but Lamb keeps him there for the moment.
Lamb can't find room to land a body shot as Ector controls the action.
Lamb has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ector is trying to keep an underhook but Lamb manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ector manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lamb drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamb works over Ector with some ground and pound from guard.
Lamb working some strikes from top position.
Ector wants to stand but Lamb is controlling the position.
Ector can't keep his opponent in guard - Lamb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lamb thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ector's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Lamb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lamb 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Lamb!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Darren Lamb made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blind Shaman (ranked 359 p4p, 35 weight class) and Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 165 p4p, 21 weight class). Shaman comes to the cage accompanied by Shaman's Dream. Fakiiri has chosen Arch Enemy - You Will Know My Name as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blind Shaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nakki Fakiiri!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shaman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shaman.
Shaman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a right hand
and Shaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri throws a right hand that misses
enabling Shaman to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Fakiiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fakiiri needs to keep his hands up - Shaman had a free shot at his head there.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Shaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shaman 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 Fakiiri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fakiiri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fakiiri takes a swing at Shaman's ribcage but misses.
Shaman throws a right hand that Fakiiri ducks under and follows up with a left that Fakiiri also avoids with ease.
Fakiiri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaman's calf.
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!
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut.
Fakiiri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shaman's hands.
Shaman scores with a nice right hand.
Fakiiri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Shaman.
Fakiiri swings for the body but Shaman moves out of range.
Shaman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri lands a nice looking body shot.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shaman.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaman.
A countering left hand to the body from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shaman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth in the buildup to the fight.
Shaman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shaman or perhaps it was just good defense by Fakiiri, which made it look bad.
Shaman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheers as Fakiiri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaman doesn't seem phased though.
Shaman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Fakiiri. That snapped Shaman's head back.
Fakiiri throws a right hand that misses
and Shaman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaman needs to keep his hands up - Fakiiri had a free shot at his head there.
Nakki Fakiiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaman throws a leg kick but Fakiiri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shaman misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shaman can pounce on him.
Fakiiri works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Fakiiri throws out a counter right but Shaman avoids it with no problem.
Fakiiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shaman's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Fakiiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fakiiri throws a jab when Shaman was well out of range.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fakiiri tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Shaman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fakiiri doesn't seem phased though.
Shaman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shaman.
Fakiiri throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaman counters with a thumping low kick.
Fakiiri 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.
Shaman slips under a jab.
Shaman dives in for a single leg takedown but Fakiiri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shaman throws an off balance right hand
and Fakiiri counters with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Fakiiri misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaman.
Fakiiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaman.
Shaman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri lands with a hook. Shaman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fakiiri is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shaman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shaman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fakiiri moves away.
Shaman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fakiiri.
Shaman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fakiiri's hands.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaman.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot
and Shaman counters with a low kick, right behind Fakiiri 's knee.
Shaman is looking to chop away at Fakiiri's legs.
Fakiiri checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Shaman.
Shaman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fakiiri lands a right hook to the body.
Fakiiri misses with a hook.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaman moves away.
Shaman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fakiiri on the side of the head.
Shaman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fakiiri.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri misses with a hook. Shaman ducked under it nicely.
Fakiiri looks to land a left hand but Shaman moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Shaman misses.
Fakiiri's corner calls for a 1-2. Fakiiri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shaman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses.
Fakiiri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaman.
Fakiiri loads up on a big right hand but Shaman slips the punch.
Fakiiri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick but Shaman moved away.
Fakiiri moves forwards but Shaman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Fakiiri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shaman.
Shaman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fakiiri. Fakiiri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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 Blind Shaman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fakiiri tests Shaman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shaman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fakiiri.
Shaman swings for the body but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Shaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaman.
Fakiiri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blind Shaman is winning the standup battle so far.
Fakiiri looks to land a right hand but Shaman moved out of range.
Fakiiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shaman 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.
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaman moves away.
Fakiiri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shaman wants to slow Fakiiri down by chopping away at his legs.
Shaman motions for Fakiiri to come forward. Shaman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaman.
Shaman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Shaman.
A big right from Fakiiri misses.
Shaman misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Fakiiri.
Shaman connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Fakiiri misses
and Shaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaman throws the kick towards the body but Fakiiri avoids it.
Shaman throws a looping overhand right but Fakiiri ducks down to avoid it.
Fakiiri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fakiiri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy body kick from Fakiiri
and Shaman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shaman misses with a straight left.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Shaman moves out of range easily.
Shaman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fakiiri on the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Shaman there.
Shaman misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shaman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fakiiri - the referee stops the clock and Shaman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fakiiri. Shaman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fakiiri throws a big shot that misses.
Fakiiri misses with a left hand
and Shaman counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body kick there by Shaman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut
and Shaman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaman connects with a right hand. Fakiiri shakes it off.
Shaman fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Shaman misses.
Shaman looks to throw the jab but Fakiiri is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fakiiri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fakiiri connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Fakiiri blocks the low kick.
Shaman throws a hook to the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaman.
Fakiiri throws a hook but Shaman blocks it.
Shaman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fakiiri might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shaman has got the better of the exchanges.
Shaman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fakiiri was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaman.
Shaman misses the jab.
Fakiiri tries to work over Shaman's front leg with a kick but Shaman checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fakiiri cracks Shaman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri throws a low kick, looking for Shaman's leg but Shaman calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Fakiiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fakiiri with a nice cross.
Shaman throws a low kick, looking for Fakiiri's leg but Fakiiri calmly moves out of range.
Shaman slips under a jab from Fakiiri.
Shaman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fakiiri scores with a decent looking hook.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Shaman.
An inside leg kick from Fakiiri misses.
Shaman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fakiiri drops his hands momentarily and Shaman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shaman checks a leg kick.
Shaman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fakiiri misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaman lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Fakiiri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaman moves away.
Shaman's corner calls for a 1-2. Shaman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shaman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Fakiiri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That kick from Shaman tenderised Fakiiri's leg. Fakiiri is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Fakiiri misses its intended target.
A jab from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fakiiri walks into a jab.
Fakiiri scores with a leg kick.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot.
Fakiiri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fakiiri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blind Shaman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fakiiri 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 Shaman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shaman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fakiiri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fakiiri cracks Shaman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fakiiri cracks a nice hook into Shaman's ribs.
A jab from Fakiiri misses.
Shaman throws a jab when Fakiiri was well out of range.
Fakiiri throws out a counter right but Shaman avoids it with no problem.
Shaman blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Shaman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fakiiri lands a slapping body shot.
Shaman misses with a leg kick
and Fakiiri counters with a straight right hand.
Fakiiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shaman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fakiiri comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri punishes Shaman's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Shaman.
Fakiiri throws out a counter right but Shaman avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Fakiiri misses.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Shaman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the body kick.
Fakiiri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaman's calf.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaman.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Shaman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fakiiri jabs Shaman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Fakiiri does it's job there.
Fakiiri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shaman 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.
Shaman takes one to the side of the head.
Shaman blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Shaman misses.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Shaman throws a body kick.
Fakiiri lands a lovely overhand right.
Shaman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakki Fakiiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri takes one on the button.
Shaman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fakiiri digs a good hook to Shaman's body.
Shaman misses with a body kick.
Shaman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fakiiri.
Shaman blocks a low kick nicely.
Shaman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Fakiiri blocks the leg kick.
Shaman scores with a jab to the body.
Shaman throws a big shot that misses.
Fakiiri misses with a hook.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fakiiri crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shaman - the referee stops the clock and Fakiiri gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shaman. Fakiiri manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blind Shaman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick from Fakiiri misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri throws an overhand right that lands on Shaman's shoulder, as Shaman tries to avoid the shot.
Shaman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shaman defending well as Fakiiri loads up on a big left hand.
Fakiiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fakiiri misses with a right hand
and Shaman counters with a nice leg kick.
Fakiiri sizes up Shaman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shaman looks for the body kick but Fakiiri saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fakiiri! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Shaman.
Shaman blocks a jab.
Shaman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Fakiiri.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaman, as that shot connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Shaman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Shaman shoots in for a takedown but Fakiiri shows good takedown defense.
Shaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fakiiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fakiiri needs to keep his hands up - Shaman had a free shot at his head there.
Shaman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fakiiri.
A head kick misses from Shaman.
It seemed like Fakiiri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaman just misses with a punch to the body.
Shaman misses with a leg kick
letting Fakiiri counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shaman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fakiiri misses the shot to the body.
Shaman misses with a wild body shot.
Fakiiri blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fakiiri! But no joy.
Fakiiri throws a push kick but Shaman slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakki Fakiiri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blind Shaman!
A very excited looking Blind Shaman 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.
Nakki Fakiiri was interviewed post fight and said 'eating out at the "Y" later...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orpheus Boagrius (ranked 351 p4p, 6 weight class) and Sebastiaan Rutten (ranked 600 p4p, 17 weight class). Boagrius comes to the cage accompanied by Akkadian Empire . 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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240 lbs
28 - 13 - 0 |
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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
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Orpheus Boagrius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastiaan Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boagrius throws a wild body kick that Rutten sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Rutten on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Orpheus Boagrius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boagrius misses with a hook.
Rutten follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boagrius misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Rutten was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boagrius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boagrius feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruttens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rutten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boagrius finds it's way round the side to connect with Rutten's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boagrius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boagrius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutten gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Boagrius gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Rutten is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orpheus Boagrius!
A relieved looking Orpheus Boagrius thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karol Mirowski (ranked 54 p4p, 3 weight class) and Kira Miyata (ranked 125 p4p, 9 weight class). Mirowski's entrance music is Mercy. A fine choice. Miyata is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boa - Energetic. Kira Miyata acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karol Mirowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kira Miyata!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miyata. That did some damage!
Miyata lands a nice hook to Mirowski's body. Mirowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mirowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mirowski lands a leg kick that knocks Miyata off balance momentarily.
Miyata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirowski.
Miyata smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karol Mirowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miyata connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mirowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirowski connects with the punch.
Mirowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mirowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miyata, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miyata is working for takedown but Mirowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mirowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Miyata goes for a takedown attempt but Mirowski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Mirowski.
Miyata throws an overhand right that lands on Mirowski's shoulder, as Mirowski tries to avoid the shot.
Mirowski throws a leg kick but Miyata checks it.
Miyata lands a nice shot to the body.
Miyata misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Miyata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miyata checks a leg kick.
Miyata misses with a hook to the body
and Mirowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Mirowski takes a swing at Miyata's ribcage but misses.
Mirowski is looking to slow Miyata down with leg kicks.
Miyata throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirowski.
Mirowski cracks the inside of Miyata's front leg.
Miyata staying out of range there.
Mirowski connects with a leg kick. Miyata looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mirowski throws a leg kick but Miyata moved away.
Miyata misses with an uppercut. Mirowski saw that one coming.
Mirowski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miyata counters with a single leg into guard. Mirowski didn't expect that.
Mirowski has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Miyata has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Mirowski.
Mirowski stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirowski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Miyata.
Miyata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirowski.
Miyata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyata has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Miyata takes one to the chin there.
Miyata fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Karol Mirowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kira Miyata.
Miyata misses with a wild body shot.
Miyata throws a looping overhand right but Mirowski ducks down to avoid it.
Mirowski lands a really nice looking cross but Miyata seems unphased.
Miyata's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab lands there for Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a series of strikes that have Miyata backpedaling.
Miyata checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miyata throws a jab when Mirowski was well out of range.
Mirowski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Miyata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miyata gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miyata misses with a low kick as Mirowski jumps back.
Karol Mirowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyata misses with a looping left.
Miyata connects with a body shot that sends Mirowski's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Miyata shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miyata was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miyata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mirowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mirowski prevents Miyata from improving position.
Miyata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirowski keeps working.
Miyata is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mirowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mirowski stops Miyata from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski bucks up and tries to throw Miyata off but instead Miyata has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirowski trying to get back to his feet but Miyata is in full control for now.
Mirowski fending off the submission attempt from Miyata.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miyata is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mirowski has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Mirowski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mirowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miyata closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mirowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Miyata is just content to waste time from the top position. Mirowski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Miyata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mirowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mirowski keeping moving, preventing Miyata from controlling successfully.
Miyata prevents Mirowski from getting back to his feet.
Kira Miyata has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski wants to stand and escape but Miyata is having none of it.
Miyata advances to half guard.
Mirowski is trying to stand up here but Miyata is controlling him well.
Miyata passes to full mount!
Miyata punching from mount but Mirowski doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miyata lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mirowski hang on?
Miyata has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mirowski's face.
Miyata is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mirowski suckers Miyata into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Mirowski is now in Miyata's guard!
Miyata looking for subs off his back but Mirowski has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyata blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mirowski.
Mirowski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Miyata controls his leg.
Mirowski is trying to control. Miyata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Mirowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mirowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mirowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mirowski trying to control but Miyata is having none of it.
Miyata is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski wants to control the pace but Miyata is squirming around nicely.
Miyata is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miyata tries to hold on but Mirowski pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kira Miyata 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.
Mirowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mirowski throws a leg kick but Miyata sees it coming and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Miyata.
Mirowski connects with a body shot that sends Miyata's belly button to the back.
Miyata tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mirowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miyata can do to turn this around?
Mirowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miyata stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirowski.
Miyata steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirowski.
Miyata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mirowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirowski defending well as Miyata loads up on a big left hand.
Miyata throws a right and a left that Mirowski avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miyata slips a straight right by Mirowski.
Miyata feints the counter takedown.
Mirowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirowski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miyata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miyata misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses.
Miyata misses with a wild body shot.
Miyata scores with a punch to the head.
Miyata looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirowski is just out of range.
Mirowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miyata ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
A slow jab from Mirowski misses its intended target.
Mirowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miyata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mirowski throws out a loose jab but Miyata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirowski misses the target.
Miyata throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mirowski throws a body punch but Miyata moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mirowski.
A quick step to the side and Mirowski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirowski throws a leg kick
and Miyata counters with a stiff right hand.
Miyata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mirowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski lands with an overhand left.
Mirowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Mirowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miyata counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mirowski!
Miyata throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mirowski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Miyata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mirowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mirowski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miyata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miyata trying to mount his opponent but Mirowski defends it.
Mirowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mirowski is looking to escape.
Miyata throwing shots but Mirowski is blocking nicely.
Mirowski is looking to escape.
Miyata frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miyata won't let Mirowski get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mirowski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Miyata throwing strikes but Mirowski uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mirowski defending well though.
Miyata is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miyata is keen to just control but Mirowski is a slippery customer.
Miyata is looking to stall here but Mirowski recovers full guard.
Miyata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mirowski wants to stand up but Miyata is controlling him.
Miyata trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Karol Mirowski did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miyata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyata tries to score with a low kick but Mirowski moves his leg out of the way.
Miyata misses with a wild body shot.
Mirowski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miyata just manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mirowski.
Mirowski throws a low kick, looking for Miyata's leg but Miyata calmly moves out of range.
Miyata drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mirowski defends it well.
Mirowski misses with a low kick as Miyata jumps back.
Mirowski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miyata's calf.
Miyata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirowski with a hook.
Mirowski looks to throw the jab but Miyata is out of range.
Miyata blocks a leg kick.
Mirowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Miyata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Miyata trying to control but Mirowski is working from the bottom.
Miyata throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mirowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miyata trying to control but Mirowski is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miyata is trying to get an arm triangle but Mirowski is defending well.
Miyata wants to control but Mirowski is keeping him busy.
Miyata looks up at the clock and then as Mirowski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Miyata smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Miyata misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata working the ground and pound from side control.
Miyata is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mirowski's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mirowski dodges the ground and pound from Miyata.
Miyata tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mirowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miyata trying to control the position but Mirowski is working away.
Miyata tries to score with some ground and pound. Mirowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Miyata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mirowski's legs.
Miyata swings around for an armbar but Mirowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Miyata's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyata trying to control the position.
Miyata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mirowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyata is pulling down on Mirowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Mirowski, at least for the moment.
Miyata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mirowski's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mirowski keeping moving, preventing Miyata from controlling successfully.
Mirowski wants to stand and escape but Miyata is having none of it.
Miyata throws a big elbow that misses.
Miyata throwing strikes but missing.
Miyata controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miyata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kira Miyata dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miyata misses with a body shot.
Miyata throws a lazy uppercut
and Mirowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Mirowski throws a leg kick but Miyata moved away.
And Miyata tries to counter it with a takedown but Mirowski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Miyata throws a jab when Mirowski was well out of range.
Mirowski thows a leg kick but Miyata checks it
and Miyata decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mirowski's guard.
Miyata wants to control from the top but Mirowski keeps moving.
Miyata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyata landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyata stops Mirowski from standing up.
Miyata tries to free his leg and advance position but Mirowski is retaining full guard.
Miyata trying to control but Mirowski is working from the bottom.
Mirowski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Miyata wants to break free but Mirowski has control.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Miyata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyata is working Mirowski over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyata lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyata.
Mirowski scores with a shot to the side of Miyata's head.
Miyata blocks a body shot from Mirowski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirowski.
Mirowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mirowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miyata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mirowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miyata drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mirowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miyata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirowski.
Mirowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miyata manages to avoid it.
Miyata takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mirowski blocks a jab.
Mirowski thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mirowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miyata.
Mirowski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Miyata misses.
Mirowski ducks under a wild hook from Miyata.
A little feinted left hand from Mirowski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Miyata gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mirowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Miyata missing with a left hand there. Mirowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Miyata lands.
Mirowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyata.
Mirowski lands a right hook to the body.
That kick from Mirowski tenderised Miyata's leg. Miyata is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mirowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyata.
Miyata throws a shot to the body.
Mirowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyata.
Mirowski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miyata moves out of range as Mirowski strikes.
Karol Mirowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyata connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyata throws the left hand but Mirowski avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mirowski checks a leg kick.
Mirowski scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyata checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mirowski misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mirowski.
Miyata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirowski.
Mirowski slips a straight right by Miyata.
Mirowski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mirowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirowski. Miyata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miyata throws a big shot that misses.
Mirowski misses with a looping left.
Mirowski misses with a jab to the body
letting Miyata counter with a right hand.
Mirowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mirowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miyata.
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 Karol Mirowski.
I think Mirowski 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Mirowski!
Karol Mirowski retains his bantamweight title!
Karol Mirowski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Springs (ranked 31 p4p, 4 weight class) and Mathew Ridgeway (ranked 59 p4p, 10 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Springs might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Meltdown. Ridgeway has chosen The Forgotten War as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
26 - 10 - 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
30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mathew Ridgeway!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Springs moves his leg out of the way.
Springs throws a leg kick but Ridgeway moved away.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs with a hook.
Springs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Springs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Springs.
Ridgeway lands a head shot.
Ridgeway thows a body kick. Springs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Springs connects with a jab.
Springs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ridgeway misses with a wild body shot.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Springs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ridgeway tries to score with a low kick but Springs moves his leg out of the way.
Ridgeway lands with an uppercut that bounces Springs off the cage and back into range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ridgeway.
Springs works Ridgeway's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Springs cracks the inside of Ridgeway's front leg.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Springs.
Good standup being displayed there by Ridgeway as he connects with a hook.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy body shot
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Ridgeway moves forwards but Springs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Springs moves out of range of the leg kick from Ridgeway.
Springs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Springs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands a nice looking body shot.
Springs tries to bum rush Ridgeway with a series of wild strikes but Ridgeway uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Springs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Ridgeway fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Springs on the side of the head.
Springs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Springs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs cracks Ridgeway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Ridgeway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the head.
Ridgeway misses with a hook to the body
and Springs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ridgeway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Springs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Springs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ridgeway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
Springs avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
A shot to the liver by Ridgeway. Beautiful body shot.
Springs lands with an uppercut that bounces Ridgeway off the cage and back into range.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Ridgeway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Springs moves into range and connects with a jab.
Springs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Springs there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ridgeway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Springs misses with a straight right.
Ridgeway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Springs checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a poor cross that misses
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Springs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut. Springs saw that one coming.
Ridgeway dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Springs. That did some damage!
Ridgeway tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway looks to score with a jab to the body but Springs is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws the left hand but Springs avoids the punch easily.
Ridgeway throws a chopping leg kick but Springs manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Springs with a hook.
Springs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Springs blocks the leg kick.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Springs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ridgeway.
Springs throws out a powerful jab.
Springs checks a leg kick.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot to the body.
Ridgeway throws the kick towards the body but Springs avoids it.
Springs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ridgeway ducks under a wild hook from Springs.
Ridgeway delivers a nice body kick.
Springs throws an overhand right that lands on Ridgeway's shoulder, as Ridgeway tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ridgeway scores with a decent looking hook.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway throws a wild body kick that Springs sees coming a mile off.
Springs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway misses with a leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Ridgeway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mathew Ridgeway 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.
Springs punishes Ridgeway's body with a nice straight punch.
Ridgeway tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springs.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Springs.
Crunch! Ridgeway slams his shin into Springs's torso.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ridgeway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Springs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the body kick from Springs.
Springs punishes Ridgeway's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway checks a low kick from Springs.
Springs throws a hook but Ridgeway blocks it.
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Ridgeway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springs.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Springs blocks a jab.
Springs checks the leg kick.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Ridgeway flicks out a counter leg kick but Springs steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ridgeway misses the target.
Springs lands an overhand right.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway lands a jab to the nose.
Springs thumps Ridgeway with a low kick.
Springs throws a series of punches but Ridgeway moves out of range.
Ridgeway moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ridgeway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway throws a shot to the body.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ridgeway's sensitive parts.
Ridgeway walks into a jab.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
Ridgeway lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Springs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway slips a jab from Springs.
Springs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Springs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ridgeway throws out a counter right but Springs avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Ridgeway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ridgeway wants to land a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
Ridgeway tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
Springs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ridgeway. Ridgeway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mathew Ridgeway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
Springs thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Springs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ridgeway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Springs.
A swing and a miss from Ridgeway.
Springs slips under a jab.
Ridgeway lands a jab to the head.
Ridgeway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Springs misses with a right hand
enabling Ridgeway to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Ridgeway was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ridgeway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ridgeway. That's going to slow Springs down.
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.
Ridgeway moves out of range of the strikes.
Springs scores with a nice head shot.
Ridgeway throws an overhand right that lands on Springs's shoulder, as Springs tries to avoid the shot.
Ridgeway just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springs staying out of range there.
Springs lands with a right hand.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Springs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ridgeway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Springs.
Nice defenses there by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Springs throws out a powerful jab.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
Springs is looking to land body kicks.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Springs throws out a loose jab but Ridgeway uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ridgeway! But no joy.
Springs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ridgeway.
The fighters circling - Ridgeway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ridgeway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Springs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ridgeway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Springs.
A little jabbing left from Ridgeway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mathew Ridgeway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ridgeway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ridgeway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Springs was well out of range. Poor timing from Ridgeway.
An inside leg kick from Springs misses.
Springs throws a wild body kick that Ridgeway sees coming a mile off.
Ridgeway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot.
Springs throws a jab when Ridgeway was well out of range.
Ridgeway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Springs.
Springs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridgeway looks to land a body kick but Springs moved away.
Springs looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ridgeway misses with a straight left.
Springs throwing a counter right hand but Ridgeway manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway misses with a looping left.
Springs looks to land a right hand but Ridgeway moved out of range.
Springs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Springs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Ridgeway dips to his left and cracks Springs with an uppercut!
Ridgeway throws a hook but Springs blocks it.
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.
Ridgeway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ridgeway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Springs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Ridgeway throws a body punch but Springs moves out of range.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Ridgeway lands.
Ridgeway loads up on a big right hand but Springs slips the punch.
Springs misses with a right hand
and Ridgeway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ridgeway 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.
Springs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Springs. Ridgeway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ridgeway tries a quick counter leg kick but Springs is wise to it.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway misses with a left hand
letting Springs counter with a right hand.
Springs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the body from Ridgeway misses
and Springs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ridgeway throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Springs to counter with a crisp jab.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ridgeway follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ridgeway lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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.
Ridgeway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Springs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Springs cracks Ridgeway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Springs is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Springs misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway cracks Springs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ridgeway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ridgeway connects with a body shot that sends Springs's belly button to the back.
Springs slips a jab from Ridgeway.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ridgeway.
Both fighters circling a little - Ridgeway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Ridgeway misses its intended target.
Springs is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ridgeway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springs manages to avoid it.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
Springs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ridgeway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ridgeway motions for Springs to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Springs throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Springs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Springs is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs scores with a hook to the body. Ridgeway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ridgeway cracks a nice hook into Springs's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs throws a shot from downtown. Ridgeway moves away and avoids it.
Springs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ridgeway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Springs is able to avoid easily.
Ridgeway scores with a leg kick.
Springs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ridgeway throws out a loose jab but Springs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springs misses with an uppercut. Ridgeway saw that one coming.
Ridgeway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Springs throws the left hand but Ridgeway avoids the punch easily.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Ridgeway throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ridgeway throws a looping overhand right but Springs ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Ridgeway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Springs slips under a jab from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Springs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Springs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridgeway.
Springs is looking to counter punch.
Ridgeway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ridgeway throws a sloppy body shot
and Springs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ridgeway scores with a jab to the jaw.
Springs lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Springs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Springs tenderised Ridgeway's leg. Ridgeway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ridgeway misses with a jab to the body
and Springs counters with a straight right hand.
Springs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springs scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Springs scores with a jab. Ridgeway acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ridgeway with a nice cross.
Ridgeway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Springs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ridgeway.
Springs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ridgeway scores with a kick to the body.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick that knocks Springs off balance momentarily.
Springs throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Springs.
Springs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ridgeway throws a body shot but no joy.
Springs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Springs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ridgeway misses with a straight right.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgeway moves out of range as Springs throws a body kick.
It seemed like Ridgeway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Springs tries to move into range but Ridgeway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ridgeway lands a right hook to the body.
Springs moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Springs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Springs scores with a leg kick.
Ridgeway sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ridgeway slips a straight right by Springs.
Springs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ridgeway misses with a hook
and Ridgeway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Springs misses with a straight left.
Springs checks a leg kick nicely.
Springs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Springs jumps back.
Ridgeway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridgeway.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ridgeway.
Springs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ridgeway.
Ridgeway lands with a shot to the body.
Springs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ridgeway was well out of range. Poor timing from Springs.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
Ridgeway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Springs's calf.
Ridgeway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Springs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Springs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ridgeway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Ridgeway misses.
Springs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Springs tests Ridgeway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Springs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ridgeway can pounce on him.
Ridgeway keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ridgeway, right into the meat.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick.
Ridgeway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Springs lands with a nice body punch.
Springs misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway motions for Springs to come forward. Ridgeway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Ridgeway moves away from the strike by Springs.
Springs just misses with a punch to the body.
Springs throws a big shot that misses.
Ridgeway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Springs.
Ridgeway throws a front kick aimed at Springs's knee but Springs avoids it well.
Springs moves out of range of the strikes.
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 applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Springs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ridgeway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ridgeway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Springs misses with a low kick.
Springs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Springs tries a head kick but it misses.
Ridgeway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Springs throws a hook to the side of Ridgeway's head but Ridgeway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Springs misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ridgeway. Springs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Springs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ridgeway sizes up Springs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Springs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springs misses with an uppercut.
Ridgeway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ridgeway misses with a looping right.
Springs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ridgeway.
Springs checks a low kick from Ridgeway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Springs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Springs staying out of range there.
Ridgeway tries to work over Springs's front leg with a kick but Springs checks it.
A good leg kick by Springs.
Ridgeway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Springs avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Springs checks the leg kick.
Springs quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Springs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ridgeway scores with a shot to the body.
Springs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ridgeway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Springs throws the kick towards the body but Ridgeway avoids it.
Ridgeway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Ridgeway.
Springs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Springs ducks under a wild hook from Ridgeway.
Springs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ridgeway swings widly with a right hand
letting Springs counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Ridgeway is predictable there
and Springs counters with a leg kick.
Ridgeway tests Springs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Springs. That's going to slow Ridgeway down.
Ridgeway throws a jab when Springs was well out of range.
Ridgeway checks a leg kick.
Ridgeway is looking to chop away at Springs's legs.
Ridgeway wants to slow Springs down by chopping away at his legs.
Springs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ridgeway takes a swing at Springs's ribcage but misses.
Springs scores with a decent looking hook.
Springs connects with a solid leg kick.
Springs scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridgeway should have avoided that one.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick
and Springs counters with a stiff right hand.
Springs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ridgeway lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Springs loads up on a big right hand but Ridgeway slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgeway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springs.
Springs misses with a looping left.
Springs cracks Ridgeway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ridgeway with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Springs to score with a decent uppercut.
Ridgeway throws a leg kick but Springs moved away.
Ridgeway throws a low kick, looking for Springs's leg but Springs calmly moves out of range.
Ridgeway buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ridgeway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Springs misses its intended target.
Ridgeway throws a low kick but Springs avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Springs.
Ridgeway tries to land a front kick but Springs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Springs moves away from the strike by Ridgeway.
Springs throws a hook but Ridgeway avoids it easily.
Springs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Springs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Randy Springs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ridgeway looks to land a body kick but Springs moved away.
Springs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ridgeway.
Mathew Ridgeway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Springs stuns Ridgeway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ridgeway avoids a kick to the body.
Ridgeway misses with a low kick as Springs jumps back.
Springs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Springs throws a looping overhand right but Ridgeway ducks down to avoid it.
Springs avoids the body shot from Ridgeway.
Ridgeway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ridgeway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Springs misses.
Ridgeway lands a nice shot that snaps Springs's head back.
Nice body punch from Ridgeway.
Springs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Randy Springs.
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 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Ridgeway!
Mathew Ridgeway is the new lightweight champion!
Mathew Ridgeway decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Randy Springs stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerbert Bryant (ranked 24 p4p, 2 weight class) and Hennan Hoyce (ranked 153 p4p, 17 weight class). Bryant comes into the arena with I just wanna blaring out of the sound system. Gerbert Bryant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerbert Bryant!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennan Hoyce!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant moves away from the strike by Hoyce.
Hoyce throws a hook but Bryant blocks it.
Hoyce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been hearing reports that Bryant has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoyce throws out the jab.
Hennan Hoyce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bryant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bryant on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Gerbert Bryant has been cut.
A big right from Hoyce misses.
Bryant swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good work by Bryant as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyce scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bryant looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hoyce!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bryant sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hoyce is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoyce to see if he's OK.
Hoyce stops Bryant from passing to mount.
Hoyce sneaks out the side door and pushes Bryant away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A slow jab from Bryant misses its intended target.
Hoyce throws a chopping leg kick but Bryant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoyce misses with a double jab.
Bryant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bryant bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hoyce tries to escape but Bryant is in control.
Check out the look on Bryant's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoyce tries to escape but Bryant is in control.
Bryant in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bryant in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Bryant's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bryant working the head and body with strikes.
Bryant prevents Hoyce from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Bryant.
Hoyce gets back to half guard.
Hoyce is trying to stand up here but Bryant is controlling him well.
Hoyce manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bryant keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bryant misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bryant lands a shoulder strike.
Hoyce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoyce.
Good body shot from Hoyce.
Hoyce breaks the clinch.
Bryant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant throws a hook but Hoyce avoids it easily.
Hoyce misses with a straight right.
Hoyce throws a low kick but Bryant avoids it.
Bryant throws an off balance right hand
and Hoyce counters with a head kick that drops Bryant to the mat! Bryant scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bryant misses with a series of wild punches.
Bryant shoots in and drives through. Hoyce sprawls well.
Hoyce misses with a head kick.
Hoyce lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryant's sensitive parts.
Hoyce misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Bryant with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyce missing with a left hand there. Bryant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoyce fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hoyce counters with a nice right hand that sends Bryant toppling to the canvas! Bryant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hoyce finish him?!
Hoyce throws a right hand that Bryant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryant also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Bryant misses the target.
Hoyce throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant attempts a counter takedown but Hoyce avoids it well and moves away.
Bryant throws a lazy right hand but Hoyce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoyce! But no joy.
Bryant 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant slips under a jab from Hoyce.
Hoyce misses with a looping left.
Hoyce misses with a left hand
and Bryant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoyce thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hennan Hoyce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerbert Bryant's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hoyce throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bryant. Hoyce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoyce throws a head kick that half lands.
Hoyce misses with a low kick.
Hennan Hoyce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good shot there by Bryant.
Hoyce connects with a high kick.
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoyce.
Bryant instigates a clinch.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryant tries a body shot but Hoyce blocks it.
Hoyce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoyce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hoyce misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Bryant.
Hoyce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bryant swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoyce uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoyce digs a right hand into Bryant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bryant's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyce misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoyce tries to break free but Bryant pushes him back against the cage.
Hoyce has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bryant seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hoyce can turn it around.
Bryant misses with the head strike.
Bryant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoyce blocking some punches.
Hoyce misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoyce stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bryant lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bryant misses with some punches.
Hoyce lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoyce's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoyce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Bryant.
Hoyce blocks an uppercut.
Hoyce lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyce lands with a light punch inside.
Hoyce lands a shoulder strike.
Hoyce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant ducks right into an uppercut from Hoyce.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant swings for the body but Hoyce moves out of range.
Hoyce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoyce throws a sloppy head kick and Bryant moves out of range easily.
Bryant feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoyce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoyce connects with a jab.
Hoyce throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Bryant crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hennan Hoyce!
Hennan Hoyce is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Hennan Hoyce thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Gerbert Bryant was interviewed post fight and said 'The Gerbert takes, but the Gerbert also gives'.
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