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Aspire 70: McGee v Podolski PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Guschin (ranked 2667 p4p, 392 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 2713 p4p, 402 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stanislav Guschin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guschin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guschin.
MacLeod feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guschin's calf.
Guschin misses with an uppercut. MacLeod saw that one coming.
Guschin rushes MacLeod and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Guschin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
MacLeod can't get the takedown.
MacLeod lands a hook that snaps the head of Guschin backwards.
Guschin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Connor MacLeod has been cut.
Guschin cracks MacLeod with a nice body shot.
Guschin is pressed up against the cage. MacLeod has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Guschin down to the mat. Guschin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MacLeod misses with a low kick.
A cross from Guschin lands.
Guschin misses with an uppercut
and MacLeod counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacLeod is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guschin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guschin is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guschin is working hard here to advance position.
MacLeod tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
MacLeod goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guschin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for MacLeod but great work by Guschin.
Guschin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Guschin landing strikes.
Guschin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but MacLeod is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Guschin is working MacLeod over with some ground and pound from side control.
MacLeod is rocked!
That has opened up Connor MacLeod's cut even more.
Guschin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and MacLeod looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Guschin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanislav Guschin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ebeneezer Darkk (ranked 1194 p4p, 139 weight class) and Sala Barbo (ranked 1362 p4p, 159 weight class). Barbo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nissim kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ebeneezer Darkk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Sala Barbo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darkk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ebeneezer Darkk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darkk.
Darkk throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Darkk ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Darkk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbo throws out a counter right but Darkk avoids it with no problem.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Darkk moved out of range nicely.
Darkk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darkk throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Darkk misses.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darkk throws out the jab.
Darkk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darkk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkk misses with a series of wild punches.
Darkk backing away here, and Barbo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Darkk tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Darkk.
Darkk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Darkk's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darkk.
Barbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darkk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Darkk misses its intended target.
Barbo throws a solid leg kick but Darkk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barbo.
Darkk throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
Darkk looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Darkk.
Barbo throws a lazy right hand but Darkk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darkk scores with the left hand. Barbo knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkk throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Darkk lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darkk misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Darkk keeps the fight on the outside.
Darkk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barbo's hands.
Darkk with a jab.
Darkk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darkk lands with a nice body kick.
Darkk moves out of range of the strikes.
Darkk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbo checks a low kick from Darkk.
Barbo misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Darkk.
Barbo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Darkk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbo's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkk tries to bum rush Barbo with a series of wild strikes but Barbo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Barbo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barbo throws a nice looking combination but Darkk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darkk scores with a hook.
Darkk misses the shot to the body.
Darkk throws a push kick but Barbo slaps the foot to one side.
Barbo moves out of range as Darkk strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbo! But no joy.
Darkk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbo's sensitive parts.
Darkk misses with a hook
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Darkk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick from Barbo.
A big right from Darkk misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darkk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barbo checks it well.
Barbo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darkk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkk scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.
Darkk throws a lazy uppercut
and Barbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Barbo slips a jab from Darkk.
Darkk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good leg kick by Darkk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbo throws a leg kick which misses Darkk's front leg but catches the back leg as Darkk tries to avoid it.
Darkk checks a low kick from Barbo.
Nice cross by Barbo.
Barbo clinches up against the cage.
Darkk leaning against his opponent.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Darkk.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Darkk avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Darkk lands a body punch.
Darkk misses with the head strike.
Barbo tries to stall but Darkk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebeneezer Darkk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barbo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A cross from Barbo lands.
Barbo thuds a left hand into Darkk's body.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darkk missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darkk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darkk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Darkk.
Darkk lands a slapping body shot.
Darkk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbo can do to turn this around?
Darkk misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkk throws a lazy head kick
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ebeneezer Darkk is winning the standup battle so far.
Darkk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Darkk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Darkk.
A jab from Darkk finds it's way through Barbo's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darkk looks for the body kick but Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo motions for Darkk to come forward. Barbo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darkk missing with a left hand there. Barbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darkk blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbo misses the target.
Darkk doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbo circles away.
Darkk moves away from the strike by Barbo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darkk.
Barbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbo blocks the body kick.
Darkk misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Darkk.
Darkk throws a head kick but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Darkk misses with a low kick.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Darkk dips to his left and cracks Barbo with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darkk slips under a jab from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Darkk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbo blocks a low kick nicely.
Darkk with a nice cross.
Barbo tries to land a front kick but Darkk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darkk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Darkk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo lands a slapping body shot.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Darkk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Darkk's knee momentarily.
Barbo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Darkk throws out a powerful jab.
Darkk lands with a slapping head kick.
Darkk tests Barbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbo misses with a hook.
Darkk scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbo misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Darkk throws a front kick aimed at Barbo's knee but Barbo avoids it well.
Darkk misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkk loads up on a big right hand but Barbo slips the punch.
Darkk throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darkk lands a right hook to the body.
Darkk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darkk throws the left hand but Barbo avoids the punch easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darkk.
Darkk tries to clinch but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darkk looks to land a left hand but Barbo moved out of range nicely.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body.
Darkk feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
A telegraphed right hand from Darkk misses the target.
Barbo throws a jab when Darkk was well out of range.
Darkk moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebeneezer Darkk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Darkk tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darkk keeps Barbo at a distance using the push kick.
Darkk lands a slapping body shot.
Barbo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darkk can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Darkk misses the target.
Barbo throws out a loose jab but Darkk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Darkk as he checks the leg kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darkk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkk lands with an overhand left.
Darkk looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
Barbo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Darkk blocks it well.
Barbo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darkk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darkk.
Darkk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbo throws the left hand but Darkk avoids the punch easily.
Barbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Darkk is just out of range.
Darkk misses with a low kick.
Darkk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Darkk lands the left hand.
Barbo misses with a looping left.
Barbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darkk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barbo misses with an uppercut.
Barbo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Barbo moves forwards but Darkk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkk feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darkk throws out the jab.
As Darkk backs off Barbo throws a huge counter combo but Darkk manages to avoid it all.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darkk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darkk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darkk misses with a straight right.
Darkk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barbo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darkk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Darkk.
Barbo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darkk is looking to clinch but Barbo is avoiding it.
Barbo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo throws a sloppy head kick and Darkk moves out of range easily.
Darkk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Darkk tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Darkk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darkk feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
Darkk slips under a jab from Barbo.
Darkk scores with a nice strike.
Darkk lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbo off the cage and back into range.
Darkk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darkk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Darkk.
Barbo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Darkk dips to his left and cracks Barbo with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darkk misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Darkk.
Barbo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Darkk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, jab by Barbo - just one landing.
Darkk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Darkk throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Ebeneezer Darkk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darkk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Darkk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darkk feints and then cracks Barbo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barbo down.
Barbo digs a good hook to Darkk's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darkk misses with a kick to the body.
Darkk throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Darkk misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebeneezer Darkk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Darkk has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebeneezer Darkk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Mikeli (ranked 1185 p4p, 150 weight class) and Mark Strong (ranked 2182 p4p, 259 weight class). Strong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Egypt Central - Kick Ass. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Mikeli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Strong!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mikeli has time to react.
It looks like Bo Mikeli has been cut.
We've been told by Mikeli's head coaches at The Skating Rink that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mikeli circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikeli misses the target.
Strong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mikeli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strong throws out a loose jab but Mikeli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikeli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Strong closes the distance and clinches.
Strong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mikeli misses with a body shot.
Mikeli slips under a jab from Strong.
Strong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mikeli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strong 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.
Bo Mikeli's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Mikeli catches Strong right on the button with a cross.
Mikeli swats away the attempt to clinch by Strong.
Mikeli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Mikeli.
That has opened up Mark Strong's cut even more.
Strong takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikeli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strong manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong wants to clinch
and Mikeli counters with a straight right hand.
Mikeli lands with a straight right. Strong didn't see that one coming.
The cut above Mark Strong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mikeli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mikeli with a jab.
Mikeli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strong throws the left hand but Mikeli avoids the punch easily.
Strong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mikeli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strong momentarily.
Strong lands with a straight right. Mikeli didn't see that one coming.
Bo Mikeli's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strong is rocked!
Mark Strong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Strong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bo Mikeli!
A very excited looking Bo Mikeli rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ware (ranked 1339 p4p, 168 weight class) and Antero Vipunen (ranked 1554 p4p, 193 weight class). Antero Vipunen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Ware's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Ware!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Antero Vipunen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vipunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Ware throws out a powerful jab.
We've been told by Ware's head coaches at LOD: Better Alternative that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vipunen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ware with a nice cross.
It looks like Antero Vipunen has been cut.
Vipunen misses with a looping right.
Vipunen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ware.
Ware works Vipunen's body with a nice hook.
Ware throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Vipunen to counter with a crisp jab.
Vipunen with a nice cross.
Ware moves away from the strike by Vipunen.
Vipunen throws a shot from downtown. Ware moves away and avoids it.
Ware digs a good hook to Vipunen's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vipunen tries a head kick but it misses.
Vipunen throws a hook but Ware blocks it.
Vipunen dodges the punch combination from Ware.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vipunen.
Vipunen throws a head kick that misses.
Ware misses with a hook.
Ware throws a hook but Vipunen avoids it easily.
Vipunen throws a jab when Ware was well out of range.
Ware cracks Vipunen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vipunen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vipunen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vipunen 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ware looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vipunen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ware momentarily.
Vipunen slips a jab and a cross from Ware.
Vipunen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vipunen lands a glancing blow to the side of Ware's head.
Ware wants to clinch up but Vipunen keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vipunen.
Ware half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
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!
Vipunen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vipunen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ware.
It seemed like Vipunen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ware looks to score with a jab to the body but Vipunen is just out of range.
Vipunen scores with a nice strike.
Ware has Vipunen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ware throws a head punch that misses.
Vipunen is working Ware over against the cage.
Vipunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ware's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ware.
Ware throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Vipunen lands with a light punch inside.
Ware has a couple of punches blocked by Vipunen.
Ware fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ware tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Ware fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vipunen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ware controls his hands.
Vipunen lands a shoulder strike.
Ware gets through Vipunen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ware misses with some punches.
Vipunen gets through Ware's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vipunen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ware lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ware blocks a body shot from Vipunen.
Ware misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ware can't find room to land a body shot as Vipunen controls the action.
Vipunen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ware misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ware prevents a body shot from Vipunen.
Vipunen is leaning against Ware and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ware misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vipunen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ware's brow.
Vipunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ware tries to throw a body punch but Vipunen avoids it by throwing Ware back against the cage.
Ware misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen lands a right hand.
Vipunen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vipunen misses with an elbow strike.
Vipunen lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Marcus Ware has been cut.
Ware lands a body punch.
Vipunen pushes off an throws an elbow but Ware leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ware misses with a punch to the body.
Vipunen blocks an uppercut.
Vipunen misses with a body punch.
Vipunen blocks a body shot from Ware.
Vipunen takes a shot to the head.
That has opened up Antero Vipunen's cut even more.
Ware working aggressively here.
Vipunen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ware backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ware.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vipunen throws an elbow but misses.
Ware tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ware.
Ware misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ware doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antero Vipunen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vipunen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vipunen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ware looks to throw the jab but Vipunen is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vipunen. That's going to slow Ware down.
Vipunen cracks Ware with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Ware 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vipunen throws a hook but Ware blocks it.
Vipunen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ware walks into a jab.
Vipunen misses the jab.
Ware fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vipunen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vipunen 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.
Ware slips under a jab.
Vipunen slips a straight right by Ware.
Ware misses with a wild body shot.
Vipunen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen avoids the body shot from Ware.
A leg kick checked by Ware.
Ware feinted with a counter takedown.
Ware ducks under a wild hook from Vipunen.
Vipunen scores with a sloppy right hand. Ware should have avoided that one.
Ware misses with a looping left.
Vipunen scores with a nice right hand.
Vipunen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ware.
Ware is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vipunen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ware with a body shot.
Ware looks to throw the jab but Vipunen is out of range.
Vipunen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ware moves out of range of the body kick.
Vipunen misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ware has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
Ware tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ware tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ware tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vipunen takes a shot to the head.
Ware working aggressively here.
Ware managing to block the knees to the body from Vipunen.
A body shot lands from Ware.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ware lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ware.
Vipunen lands a shot to the body.
Ware misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vipunen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ware.
Ware tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vipunen's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Ware.
Vipunen is breathing heavily.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ware creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The cut above Antero Vipunen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ware tries to work over Vipunen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vipunen prevents a body shot from Ware.
Vipunen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ware.
Vipunen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ware lands a right hand.
Vipunen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ware is leaning against Vipunen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ware gets through Vipunen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vipunen blocks a body shot from Ware.
Ware throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Ware presses Vipunen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ware lands with a light punch inside.
Ware misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ware lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ware lands a nice uppercut.
Ware tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ware misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ware struggles to land a body shot inside as Vipunen controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ware fails to land.
Ware scores with a shot to the side of Vipunen's head.
Antero Vipunen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ware misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ware.
Ware tries a body shot but Vipunen blocks it.
Vipunen throws an elbow that misses.
Ware working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vipunen.
Ware misses with the head strike.
Ware misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vipunen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vipunen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ware's elbow.
Vipunen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ware swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ware swings wildly with an uppercut but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vipunen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Ware dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ware throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ware sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ware throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vipunen blocks a jab.
Ware blocks a head kick by Vipunen.
Ware checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vipunen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ware throws out the jab.
Ware throws a combination that misses
and Vipunen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ware throws a poor cross that misses
and Vipunen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vipunen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Ware finds it's target.
Ware throws a hook to the side of Vipunen's head but Vipunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ware jabs Vipunen right on the nose. Vipunen blinks but takes it well.
Ware tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vipunen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Vipunen as he connects with a hook.
Vipunen drops Ware with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ware looks back up at him and smiles so Vipunen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ware is rocked!
Ware takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Ware is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vipunen missing with a left hand there. Ware was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ware takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ware seems to have got his legs back now.
Vipunen avoids the body shot from Ware.
Ware paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antero Vipunen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus Ware!
Marcus Ware gave a mention to Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Peterson (ranked 1308 p4p, 193 weight class) and Boo Lee (ranked 1427 p4p, 211 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Peterson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fivefold - Not The Only One. Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mama Said Knock You Out. 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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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boo Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Peterson tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peterson's knee momentarily.
Peterson moves to clinch but Lee breaks away
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
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!
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee blocks a body shot from Peterson.
A right hand to the body from Peterson.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Peterson lands with a left to the head.
Peterson tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Peterson.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
A short left from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
I was talking to Peterson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson scores with a punch to the head.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Peterson dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee blocks a body shot from Peterson.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Peterson.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee pushes Peterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Peterson is working Lee over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Peterson presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Lee.
Lee tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee is leaning against Peterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
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 Thomas Peterson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lee digs a good hook to Peterson's body.
Peterson forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Peterson.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Peterson lands a body punch.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Peterson cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Peterson tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Peterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peterson lands the left hand.
Peterson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Peterson rather than just go for the knockout.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boo Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Peterson pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Peterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peterson darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee digs a good body shot into Peterson's ribs.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Peterson clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Lee.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thomas Peterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Lee.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Lee.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is working Peterson over against the cage.
A short left from Lee.
Lee tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peterson.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boo Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peterson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Peterson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peterson on the side of the head.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Peterson clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Peterson has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Peterson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee is working Peterson over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Lee.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Lee.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Lee.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Peterson.
Good shot there by Lee.
Peterson has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Peterson as the two fighters clinch.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Peterson scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Lee cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peterson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boo Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boo Lee!
Boo Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philo Beddo (ranked 472 p4p, 74 weight class) and Gerrald James (ranked 708 p4p, 111 weight class). Beddo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeNtSPnvxWU&list=PL1CE5A4327AF04267&index=4. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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206 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philo Beddo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrald James!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James misses with a looping right.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beddo checks the leg kick nicely there.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James lands with a cross.
James misses with a hook. Beddo ducked under it nicely.
Beddo throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Beddo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beddo misses the jab.
James has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Beddo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Beddo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beddo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beddo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James lands a jab to the head.
James throws out a loose jab but Beddo uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beddo lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beddo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James scores with a hook to the body. Beddo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Beddo thumps James with a low kick.
Beddo misses with an uppercut.
Beddo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. James eats them both and turns towards Beddo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Beddo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gerrald James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beddo slips a straight right by James.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Beddo's shoulder, as Beddo tries to avoid the shot.
Beddo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Beddo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beddo just misses with a punch to the body.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beddo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beddo. James shrugs it off though.
Beddo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beddo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling James to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Beddo scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beddo misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Beddo.
James misses with an uppercut.
James tries to work over Beddo's front leg with a kick but Beddo checks it.
Beddo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beddo blocks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beddo!
Beddo lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
Beddo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Beddo with a nice cross.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beddo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James throws a body punch but Beddo moves out of range.
Beddo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and James is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Beddo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beddo misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beddo.
Beddo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James feints a counter leg kick.
Beddo throws a combination that misses
and James counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
James swings for the body but Beddo moves out of range.
Beddo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Beddo moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beddo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beddo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beddo tries to counter with a takedown but James is quick to defend against it.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beddo.
James stuns Beddo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beddo misses with a low kick.
Philo Beddo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beddo walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddo misses with a wild combination.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beddo.
James throws a hook to the side of Beddo's head but Beddo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
James throws out a loose jab but Beddo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beddo cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beddo misses with a two punch combination.
James staying out of range there.
Beddo sizes up James with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beddo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
James makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Beddo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by James.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beddo was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Beddo misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philo Beddo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beddo tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beddo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beddo off to one side.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Beddo's shoulder, as Beddo tries to avoid the shot.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Beddo ducks under a wild hook from James.
Beddo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Beddo as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Beddo does no damage.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beddo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James connects with a leg kick. Beddo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beddo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beddo connects with a nice looking jab.
Beddo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Beddo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from James misses.
James lands an overhand right.
A jab from James does it's job there.
Beddo swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts James, as that shot connected.
Beddo connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
James takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beddo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beddo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throws out a counter right but Beddo avoids it with no problem.
Beddo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beddo cracks the inside of James's front leg.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beddo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beddo misses with a body shot.
James jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Beddo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James cracks Beddo with an open hand slap.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James lands with a good body shot.
Beddo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
An inside leg kick lands from James.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
Beddo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James walks into a left hand.
Beddo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beddo throws a low kick but James avoids it.
Beddo throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James misses the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Beddo.
Beddo slips a jab from James.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James misses with a hook.
Beddo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from James.
A left lands for James.
Beddo cracks James with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Beddo misses with a wild body shot.
Beddo is looking to score with low kicks.
Beddo throws a right and a left that both miss.
James misses the jab.
A jab from James misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beddo throws a predictable looking body shot
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from James misses.
Beddo wants to land a leg kick but James is out of range.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
Beddo throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James throws a looping overhand right but Beddo ducks down to avoid it.
Beddo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beddo misses with a double jab
and James counters with an inside leg kick.
Beddo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beddo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Beddo. That snapped James's head back.
Beddo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gerrald James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
James misses with a straight left.
Beddo tries a low kick but James avoids it.
James tries a quick counter leg kick but Beddo is wise to it.
Beddo defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James misses with a hook. Beddo ducked under it nicely.
Beddo cracks James with an open hand slap.
Beddo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
James takes one on the button.
Beddo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from James finds it's way round the side to connect with Beddo's head.
James takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beddo throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Beddo goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
James 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.
Beddo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Beddo throws a leg kick but James moved away.
Philo Beddo is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from James misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beddo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by James.
Beddo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by James.
James walks into a stiff left hand from Beddo.
Beddo misses with a series of wild punches.
Beddo throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James looks to score with a jab to the body but Beddo is just out of range.
Beddo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beddo misses with a left hand
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
James has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beddo misses with a low kick.
Beddo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Beddo takes a jab right on the kisser.
James throws a nice inside leg kick.
James cracks Beddo with an open hand slap.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Beddo misses.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beddo misses with a leg kick.
Beddo throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
James lands with a straight right. Beddo didn't see that one coming.
James circles away from the clinch attempt
and James makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beddo misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Beddo takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Beddo misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Beddo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Beddo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beddo throws a shot from downtown. James moves away and avoids it.
James scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James leaves Beddo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James moves out of range as Beddo throws a body kick.
Beddo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and James connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beddo scrambles back to his feet.
Beddo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A leg kick checked by Beddo.
Beddo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. James sprawls well initially but Beddo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Beddo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beddo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beddo is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
James manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Beddo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from James as the two fighters clinch.
Beddo missing with knees to the body.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beddo backwards.
James tries to work over Beddo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beddo wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philo Beddo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James tries to throw a body punch but Beddo avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James prevents a body shot from Beddo.
James lands with a right to the head.
A short left from James.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beddo can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Beddo throws a knee to the head but misses.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrald James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well James 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrald James!
Our winner, Gerrald James, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winston (ranked 443 p4p, 65 weight class) and Bjarni Agnarsson (ranked 635 p4p, 89 weight class). Winston comes into the arena with The Lost Boy blaring out of the sound system. Agnarsson has chosen Black Pearl as his entrance music. Bjarni Agnarsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjarni Agnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Agnarsson misses.
Agnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Winston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick from Agnarsson misses
and Winston counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston works over Agnarsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Winston cracks Agnarsson with a solid left hand.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Agnarsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson keeping moving, preventing Winston from controlling successfully.
Agnarsson is looking to stand up but Winston isn't so interested in that idea.
Winston sitting in guard here, content to control.
Agnarsson wants to stand and escape but Winston is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Agnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winston.
That's two 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.
Winston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winston with a nice head shot there.
Winston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winston wants to control from the top but Agnarsson keeps moving.
Winston prevents Agnarsson from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Winston. That snapped Agnarsson's head back.
Agnarsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Winston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Winston.
Agnarsson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Winston manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Agnarsson tries to kick Winston off but Winston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Winston throwing shots but Agnarsson is blocking nicely.
Winston is working for a submission of some sort.
Winston throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winston wants to pass the guard but Agnarsson is defending well.
Winston throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston winds up and cracks Agnarsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Agnarsson is looking to escape.
Winston seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston thows a huge punch but Agnarsson dodges it nicely.
Winston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Agnarsson is trying to stand back up but Winston is controlling him
Winston throwing shots but Agnarsson is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winston misses with a head shot. Agnarsson uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winston postures up in Agnarsson's guard and throws a big left but Agnarsson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Agnarsson misses with a jab to the body
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Agnarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Winston.
A nice side step and Agnarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Winston with a poor takedown
and Agnarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winston thinking.
Winston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Agnarsson pinned against the cage. Agnarsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Winston misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Agnarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agnarsson throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
Nice shot lands for Winston.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Agnarsson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Winston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Winston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Agnarsson.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Agnarsson can do to turn this around?
Agnarsson throws a hook but Winston blocks it.
Winston throws out a powerful jab.
Agnarsson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Winston.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Agnarsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Winston rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Agnarsson misses.
Winston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winston throws a hook but Agnarsson avoids it easily.
Winston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winston moves out of range of the body kick from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a hook.
Winston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harry Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Agnarsson's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston jabs Agnarsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Agnarsson slips a jab from Winston.
Agnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
Winston works over Agnarsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Winston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston throws a jab when Agnarsson was well out of range.
Agnarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Winston misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Agnarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Winston misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winston.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Winston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Winston throws a body punch but Agnarsson moves out of range.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws out a counter right but Winston avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Agnarsson misses
and Winston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Agnarsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Winston.
Agnarsson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Winston.
Winston throwing strikes but missing.
Winston is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Agnarsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Agnarsson has escaped and now he's on top!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Winston is looking for a triangle but Agnarsson pushes his legs off easily.
Winston is looking for a triangle here but Agnarsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Winston dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Winston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Agnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Winston throws a strike but Agnarsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Winston is looking for a triangle here but Agnarsson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Winston looks to move to half guard but instead Agnarsson has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston regains half guard.
Winston wants to control the action here but instead Agnarsson manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston is looking to get to half guard.
Agnarsson avoids the attempt from Winston to control.
Winston is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Agnarsson wants to stand but Winston is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Winston is looking to get to half guard.
That's two 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.
Agnarsson avoids the attempt from Winston to control.
Winston is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Winston is working hard here to advance position.
Winston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Agnarsson controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Agnarsson prevents Winston from getting the reversal.
Winston gets back to half guard.
Winston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Agnarsson wants to stand up but Winston is controlling the position.
Winston tries to roll over but Agnarsson keeps him under control.
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.
Winston works his way to full guard. Good work.
Agnarsson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Winston's guard.
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Winston isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Agnarsson stacks Winston on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Agnarsson!
Agnarsson decides to stand back up.
Bjarni Agnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Agnarsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjarni Agnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Winston 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winston!
Harry Winston very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aharon Sarkisyan (ranked 264 p4p, 36 weight class) and Luigi Gabagool (ranked 260 p4p, 35 weight class). Sarkisyan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. Luigi Gabagool has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
14 - 1 - 0 |
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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
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aharon Sarkisyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Gabagool!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarkisyan wants to slow Gabagool down by chopping away at his legs.
Sarkisyan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
Gabagool throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sarkisyan moves forwards but Gabagool connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sarkisyan throws a shot to the body.
Sarkisyan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gabagool.
Sarkisyan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sarkisyan jabs Gabagool to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gabagool takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sarkisyan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gabagool takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sarkisyan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sarkisyan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gabagool counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarkisyan scores with a sloppy right hand. Gabagool should have avoided that one.
Sarkisyan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sarkisyan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gabagool counters with a crisp one two that drops Sarkisyan! Gabagool thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sarkisyan to his feet! Sarkisyan is in big trouble!
Sarkisyan is rocked!
Gabagool 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarkisyan swings widly with a right hand
and Gabagool counters with a right hand from hell and Sarkisyan is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luigi Gabagool!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Warror (ranked 149 p4p, 20 weight class) and Bomb Com (ranked 406 p4p, 64 weight class). Com has chosen Bombs Away as his entrance music. Bomb Com has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Warror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bomb Com!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warror's corner calls for a 1-2. Warror obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Com has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Warror takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Com drives through and clinches with Warror against the cage.
Com struggles to land a body shot inside as Warror controls his hands.
I was talking to Warror's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Com lands an uppercut.
Warror prevents a body shot from Com.
Com misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warror works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Com controls his hands.
Warror lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warror tries to throw a body punch but Com avoids it by throwing Warror back against the cage.
Warror lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warror tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Com.
Warror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warror misses with a hook to the ribs.
Com misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warror lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Com swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Com scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warror misses with a punch to the body.
Com misses with a hook to the ribs.
Com misses with a hook from the clinch.
Com lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
Com misses with the head strike.
Com working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warror is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Warror scores with a hook to the body.
Com blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Com.
Warror lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warror blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Com breaks from the clinch.
Warror tries to land a leg kick but Com saw it coming and moves away.
Com missing with a left hand there. Warror was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Com looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Com sizes up Warror with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Com throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Com checks a leg kick.
Com closes the distance and clinches.
Com has a couple of punches blocked by Warror.
Warror lands an uppercut.
Com throws a punch but it's blocked by Warror.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Com lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Com uses good head movement to avoid it.
Com misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warror working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warror struggles to land a body shot inside as Com controls his hands.
Com lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Warror blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Com lands a body punch.
Warror prevents a body shot from Com.
Warror lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Com is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Warror gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Warror misses with the head strike.
Warror lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Com backwards.
Com lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Warror.
Com blocks an uppercut.
Com has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warror is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paul Warror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bomb Com.
Warror wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Warror has Com pressed against the cage, preventing Com from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Com tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warror's elbow.
Warror is leaning against Com and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Warror escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warror misses with a looping left.
Com tries to counter with a clinch but Warror shakes him off and moves away.
Com misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Com closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Warror lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Com blocking some punches.
Com breaks from the clinch.
Com throws a leg kick but Warror checks it.
Warror throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Warror.
Com misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Warror to counter with a crisp jab.
Com connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Warror misses with a hook. Com ducked under it nicely.
Warror tests Com's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Com.
Com just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWarror.
Com throws out a leg kick but Warror moves out of range and Com only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warror just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Com misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Com crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Warror - the referee stops the clock and Com gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Warror. Com manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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 Paul Warror will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Warror moves out of range of the body kick from Com.
Com loads up on a big right hand but Warror slips the punch.
Warror on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Com. Com obviously looking to wear him down.
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Com swings for the body but Warror moves out of range.
Com connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Warror's hands.
Com throws a big shot that misses.
Warror misses with a looping right.
Com tries to land a leg kick but Warror saw it coming and moves away.
No joy there for Com, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice shot by Warror.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Warror is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Warror thuds a left hand into Com's body.
Com takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Warror throws a jab but it's blocked by Com.
Com looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Warror misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Com stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Warror!
Com jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Com swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Warror counters with a good, hard body kick but Com shrugs it off.
Com throws a low kick but Warror moves out of range easily.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Com does a little dance to reset his feet.
Com throws out a counter right but Warror avoids it with no problem.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Com.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Com scores with a leg kick.
Warror walks into a jab.
Warror with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Com throws a wild body kick that Warror sees coming a mile off.
Com walks into a straight right hand from Warror.
Warror keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Warror blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Com moves out of range as Warror strikes.
A big left from Com misses.
Warror defending well as Com loads up on a big left hand.
Warror swings for the body but Com moves out of range.
Warror misses the jab.
Com swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Com darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Com takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Com throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
Com catches Warror with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Com tries to clinch but Warror moves away
and Warror counters with a nice uppercut.
Warror throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Warror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Com.
Com scores with a nice right hand.
Com takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Com misses with a low kick as Warror jumps back.
Good leg kick by Warror there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Com ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Com misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Com tries to move into range but Warror moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Warror scores with a jab to the jaw.
Com misses with a hook.
Com throws a low kick, looking for Warror's leg but Warror calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Warror wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Com lands a slapping body shot.
Nice jab there from Com.
Com tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Com.
Warror throws a leg kick that misses.
Paul Warror is winning the standup battle so far.
Com misses with a straight right.
Com gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Warror.
Bomb Com seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Com lands an overhand right.
Warror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Com misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Warror counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Com throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
Com slips under a jab from Warror.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Com bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warror's head.
Com on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Com misses.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warror moves out of range as Com strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Warror. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warror.
Warror checks a low kick from Com.
Warror slips under a jab from Com.
Warror swings for the body but Com moves out of range.
Com getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Com slips a jab from Warror.
Warror throws a body punch but Com moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Com punishes Warror's body with a nice straight punch.
Warror throws a shot from downtown. Com moves away and avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Warror.
Warror changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Paul Warror will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Com lands a head shot.
Com misses with an uppercut
enabling Warror to counter with a crisp jab.
Com misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warror.
Com lands with a nice combination. Warror backs away looking to recover.
Com tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Com.
Com misses with a low kick.
Com has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Warror.
Com attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Warror tries to counter by clinching up but Com breaks away and moves out of range.
Warror avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warror throws a shot to the body.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Warror.
Warror staying out of range there.
Com avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Com tries to bum rush Warror with a series of wild strikes but Warror uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warror gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Com to counter with a crisp jab.
Com wants to land a leg kick but Warror is out of range.
Warror jabs at Com's body.
Com throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warror.
Warror with a jab.
Com cracks the inside of Warror's front leg.
Com wants to land a leg kick but Warror is out of range.
Com throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Com looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Com uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Warror takes one to the side of the head.
Com misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warror.
Some wild striking there from Warror.
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!
Com scores with a punch to the head.
Bomb Com has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Com wants to clinch up but Warror keeps it at a distance.
Warror misses with a straight left.
Com misses with a straight right.
Warror moves into range and clinches up with Com.
A right handed body shot lands from Warror.
Com misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warror lands a left hand.
Com blocks an uppercut.
Com tries to work over Warror's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Com.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Com goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warror blocking some punches.
Com struggles to land a body shot inside as Warror controls his hands.
Warror scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Warror.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Com blocking some punches.
Com tries to score a body lock takedown but Warror shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Com wants to take the fight to the mat but Warror manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Com takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warror working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Warror lands with a left to the head.
Warror takes a shot to the head.
Warror lands a right hand that snaps the head of Com backwards.
Com working hard to break the clinch.
Warror lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Warror fails to land.
Warror swings wildly with an uppercut but Com uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warror working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Com pushes Warror back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warror misses with the head strike.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warror has a couple of punches blocked by Com.
Warror blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Com working aggressively here.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Com misses with a punch on the inside.
Warror lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Com backwards.
Com blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Com misses with some punches.
Com struggles to land a body shot inside as Warror controls his hands.
Warror keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Com's efforts to push away.
Warror breaks the clinch.
Warror lands a jab to the head.
Com tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Com cracks a nice hook into Warror's ribs.
Com is looking to slow Warror down with leg kicks.
Warror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warror throws a body punch but Com moves out of range.
Com throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Paul Warror.
Well Warror has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror!
A very excited looking Paul Warror made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riff McGee (ranked 61 p4p, 9 weight class) and Michail Podolski (ranked 205 p4p, 28 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Riff McGee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michail Podolski!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podolski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Podolski.
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.
McGee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Podolski swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Podolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGee throws out the jab.
Podolski scores with a body shot.
A big right from McGee misses.
Podolski throws out a counter right but McGee avoids it with no problem.
McGee thumps Podolski with a low kick.
Podolski misses with a body shot.
Podolski works McGee's body with a nice hook.
Podolski gets tackled into the cage by McGee. McGee maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Podolski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGee has Podolski pressed against the cage, preventing Podolski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
Podolski scores with a shoulder strike.
Podolski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Podolski is looking to break free of the clinch but McGee has double underhooks.
Podolski prevents a body shot from McGee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Podolski breaks from the clinch.
Michail Podolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGee.
A left lands for McGee.
Podolski lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGee's sensitive parts.
Michail Podolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Podolski can pounce on him.
Podolski defending well as McGee loads up on a big left hand.
McGee misses with a body shot.
McGee takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Podolski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Podolski throws a poor cross that misses
and Podolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Podolski sizes up McGee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGee thuds his right hand into Podolski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
McGee throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Podolski's sensitive parts.
McGee throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee connects with a jab.
Podolski throws a leg kick that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Podolski scores with a four punch combination!
Podolski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGee checks the leg kick.
Podolski tries a low kick but McGee avoids it.
Podolski misses with a straight right.
Podolski motions for McGee to come forward. Podolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Podolski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Podolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee jabs Podolski right on the nose. Podolski blinks but takes it well.
McGee lands a leg kick that knocks Podolski off balance momentarily.
McGee throws a low kick but Podolski avoids it.
Podolski catches McGee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick lands from Podolski.
McGee lunges at Podolski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Podolski's hand.
Podolski thuds a left hand into McGee's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Podolski swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
McGee moves out of range of the strikes.
Podolski works the jab nicely.
Podolski connects with a crisp jab.
McGee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Podolski misses the jab.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee lands with a hook. Podolski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McGee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Podolski works McGee's body with a nice hook.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podolski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolski throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
Podolski with a hook.
McGee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Podolski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGee scrambles back to his feet.
Podolski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGee checks it well.
McGee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Podolski.
McGee wants to slow Podolski down by chopping away at his legs.
McGee avoids the body shot from Podolski.
McGee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Podolski scores with a hook.
McGee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Podolski. Podolski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Podolski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Podolski throws an off balance right hand
and McGee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Podolski lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Podolski manages to avoid it.
Podolski walks into a straight right hand from McGee.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee throwing a counter right hand but Podolski manages to avoid it.
Podolski slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michail Podolski will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Podolski misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Podolski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Podolski with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Podolski misses the target.
Good shot there by McGee.
Nice uppercut lands for McGee. That snapped Podolski's head back.
McGee moves away from the strike by Podolski.
McGee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Podolski.
Podolski jabs McGee right on the nose. McGee blinks but takes it well.
McGee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGee throws out a leg kick but Podolski moves out of range and McGee only half commits.
Podolski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Podolski there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Podolski misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Michail Podolski has been cut.
McGee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michail Podolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
Podolski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGee slips a jab from Podolski.
Podolski throws a leg kick
and McGee counters with a nice leg kick.
Podolski throws out a loose jab but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee attempts a counter takedown but Podolski avoids it well and moves away.
McGee defending well as Podolski loads up on a big left hand.
McGee catches Podolski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Podolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee tried to counter with a leg kick but Podolski avoided it.
Podolski throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
McGee motions for Podolski to come forward. McGee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Podolski moves away.
McGee lands a jab to the nose.
McGee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Podolski lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from McGee misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee throws a low kick but Podolski moves out of range easily.
Podolski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGee, as that shot connected.
McGee moves out of range as Podolski strikes.
Podolski misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from McGee misses its target.
Podolski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Podolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGee moves out of range as Podolski strikes.
McGee connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Podolski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Podolski slips under a jab.
Podolski throws a leg kick that misses.
McGee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Podolski avoids the body shot from McGee.
McGee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Podolski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Podolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Podolski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGee misses with a body kick.
McGee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Podolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Podolski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGee digs a good hook to Podolski's 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!
Podolski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGee tries to clinch but Podolski moves out of range.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Podolski's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee works Podolski's body with a nice hook.
Podolski moves out of range as McGee strikes.
Podolski misses the shot to the body.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Podolski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Podolski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Podolski missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Podolski throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by McGee - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee tries to land a front kick but Podolski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Podolski swings widly with a right hand
enabling McGee to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McGee, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riff McGee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michail Podolski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Podolski.
Podolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Podolski.
Podolski throws a leg kick which misses McGee's front leg but catches the back leg as McGee tries to avoid it.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
Podolski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGee.
Podolski throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGee slips a straight right by Podolski.
Podolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Podolski looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
Podolski scores with a one two! McGee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Podolski motions for McGee to come forward. Podolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Podolski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Podolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McGee lands a glancing blow to the side of Podolski's head.
A jab from Podolski finds it's way through McGee's defenses.
McGee jabs at Podolski's body.
Podolski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Podolski digs a good hook to McGee's body.
McGee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Podolski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGee.
Podolski misses with a straight left.
Podolski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by McGee.
McGee looks to throw the jab but Podolski is out of range.
Podolski throws a low kick, looking for McGee's leg but McGee calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee stuns Podolski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Podolski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGee circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGee, as that shot connected.
McGee throws a head kick but Podolski moves out of range.
McGee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Podolski closes the distance and pushes McGee back into the cage.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Podolski working hard to break the clinch.
Podolski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McGee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Podolski lands a nice uppercut.
Podolski blocks a body shot from McGee.
Podolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Podolski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from McGee.
Podolski breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Podolski throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
Podolski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Podolski is rocked!
McGee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Podolski is still on wobbly legs! Can McGee finish him?
Podolski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from McGee misses its target.
Podolski misses with a left hand
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
Podolski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Podolski seems to have recovered his senses.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Podolski was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
Podolski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Podolski 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 McGee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McGee checks a leg kick.
Podolski throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Podolski misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Podolski.
An attempted straight right counter from McGee misses the target.
Podolski looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
Podolski throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee connects with a solid leg kick.
McGee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee throws an overhand right that lands on Podolski's shoulder, as Podolski tries to avoid the shot.
Podolski feints a counter leg kick.
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
Podolski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Podolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
Podolski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Podolski scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Podolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
Podolski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riff McGee clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Michail Podolski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Podolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Podolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Podolski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Podolski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Podolski connects with the punch.
Podolski lands a glancing blow to the side of McGee's head.
McGee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Podolski was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
Podolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGee.
A punch lands to the side of McGee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Podolski.
Podolski scoring well with a low kick there.
McGee lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Podolski swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Podolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Podolski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski misses with a straight left.
McGee slips a straight right by Podolski.
Podolski swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
McGee wants to clinch up but Podolski keeps it at a distance.
Podolski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Podolski misses with a hook. McGee ducked under it nicely.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Podolski manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Podolski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Podolski.
Podolski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGee feints and then cracks Podolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Podolski down.
McGee checks a low kick from Podolski.
Podolski just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from McGee misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Podolski throws a hook to the side of McGee's head but McGee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Podolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McGee blocks the leg kick.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by McGee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Podolski throws a shot from downtown. McGee moves away and avoids it.
McGee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Podolski manages to circle out of the way.
McGee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Podolski. That did some damage!
Podolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Podolski swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as McGee blocks the leg kick.
McGee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Podolski drops his hands momentarily and McGee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Podolski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee pushes Podolski away with a front kick.
McGee checks the leg kick.
McGee scores with a nice right hand.
Podolski throws a shot to the body.
Podolski moves out of range of the strikes.
McGee is looking to score with low kicks.
A good leg kick by McGee.
McGee moves out of range of the strikes.
Podolski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGee to score with a decent uppercut.
Podolski throws a looping overhand right but McGee ducks down to avoid it.
McGee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Podolski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Podolski.
McGee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Podolski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podolski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Podolski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Podolski.
Podolski misses with an uppercut. McGee saw that one coming.
Podolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Podolski throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
McGee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Podolski connects with a nice looking jab.
Podolski lands a jab.
Podolski looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Michail Podolski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheers as Podolski lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGee doesn't seem phased though.
Podolski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Podolski.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Podolski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Podolski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Podolski misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Podolski misses.
As Podolski tries to get set, McGee tries to push him back and clinch up but Podolski manages to avoid the attempt.
Podolski works McGee's body with a nice hook.
Podolski moves out of range as McGee strikes.
Podolski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Podolski misses.
McGee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McGee lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
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.
Podolski wants to sweep but no luck.
McGee wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
Podolski pulls McGee in close to prevent any damage.
McGee slips nicely into half guard.
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.
McGee is trying to control. Podolski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGee works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as McGee stalls from top position.
Podolski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Podolski is thwarting McGee's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee manages to get to full guard.
McGee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGee wants to sweep here but Podolski controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Podolski wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
McGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Podolski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michail Podolski.
I think Podolski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michail Podolski!
Michail Podolski is the new featherweight champion!
Michail Podolski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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