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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Editiny Dick (ranked 389 p4p, 50 weight class) and Jerry Haze (ranked 807 p4p, 90 weight class). Dick comes to the cage accompanied by Penis song. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Editiny Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Haze!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Haze keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
Haze will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Haze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dick's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dick to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Haze is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dick pulls down on the head and he's put Haze to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Editiny Dick!
A very excited looking Editiny Dick 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 Quentin DeBramalo (ranked 318 p4p, 37 weight class) and Dixie Pablo Khakhold (ranked 421 p4p, 54 weight class). Khakhold has chosen Penis song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quentin DeBramalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Pablo Khakhold!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from DeBramalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeBramalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Extreme Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot by DeBramalo.
Khakhold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khakhold throws a leg kick but DeBramalo checks it.
DeBramalo staying out of range there.
Khakhold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeBramalo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeBramalo tries to score with a low kick but Khakhold moves his leg out of the way.
Khakhold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Khakhold moved out of range nicely.
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khakhold throws a leg kick but DeBramalo moved away.
Khakhold 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khakhold swings widly with a right hand
and DeBramalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DeBramalo misses the jab.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khakhold.
Khakhold loads up on a big right hand but DeBramalo slips the punch.
DeBramalo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khakhold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khakhold blocks a jab.
That kick from Khakhold tenderised DeBramalo's leg. DeBramalo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khakhold moves out of range of the strikes.
DeBramalo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khakhold checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Khakhold misses with a straight left.
DeBramalo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khakhold's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from DeBramalo misses the target.
Khakhold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab by DeBramalo.
A big left from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khakhold moves away.
Khakhold clinches up with DeBramalo and pushes him back against the cage.
Khakhold lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khakhold has dropped down and is working for a takedown. DeBramalo is trying to keep an underhook but Khakhold manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khakhold throwing shots but DeBramalo is blocking nicely.
Khakhold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeBramalo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Khakhold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Khakhold trying to pass the guard but DeBramalo defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeBramalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Khakhold wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
Khakhold stopping the sweep attempt from DeBramalo.
Khakhold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khakhold wants to control from the top but DeBramalo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khakhold postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khakhold cracks DeBramalo with a solid left hand.
DeBramalo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khakhold defends well.
Khakhold trying to control but DeBramalo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khakhold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeBramalo is keeping the position for now.
Khakhold is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! DeBramalo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! DeBramalo has escaped and now he's on top!
DeBramalo passes into half guard.
Khakhold works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeBramalo passes Khakhold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DeBramalo prevents Khakhold from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo is looking to stall here but Khakhold recovers full guard.
DeBramalo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khakhold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeBramalo has managed to get both his arms back between Khakhold's legs - danger averted.
Khakhold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Khakhold keeps trying to improve his position.
Khakhold keeping full guard, as DeBramalo tries to pass.
Khakhold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeBramalo wants to pass the guard but Khakhold is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dixie Pablo Khakhold will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khakhold on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Khakhold forces DeBramalo back against the cage and clinches.
Khakhold misses with a punch to the body.
Khakhold blocking some punches.
DeBramalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khakhold.
Khakhold breaks from the clinch.
Khakhold moves forwards but DeBramalo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khakhold ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
Khakhold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Khakhold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by DeBramalo.
Khakhold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeBramalo is looking to counter punch.
Khakhold misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo thuds a left hand into Khakhold's body.
Quentin DeBramalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Khakhold.
DeBramalo blocks a leg kick.
DeBramalo gets tackled into the cage by Khakhold. Khakhold maintains the clinch.
Khakhold swings wildly with an uppercut but DeBramalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khakhold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeBramalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Khakhold uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeBramalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Khakhold backwards.
DeBramalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Khakhold uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeBramalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khakhold lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeBramalo or not.
DeBramalo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khakhold has dropped down and is working for a takedown. DeBramalo is trying to keep an underhook but Khakhold manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Khakhold drops an elbow to the side of DeBramalo's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khakhold lands with a punch from half guard.
DeBramalo wants to get back to full guard.
Khakhold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khakhold lands strikes from half guard.
Khakhold throwing shots but DeBramalo is blocking nicely.
Khakhold seems to be working for a kimura but DeBramalo defends the submission attempt.
DeBramalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khakhold.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khakhold lands a nice short elbow.
Khakhold is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeBramalo defends it well.
DeBramalo trying to control but Khakhold postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Khakhold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khakhold working over DeBramalo with some ground and pound. DeBramalo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khakhold seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Khakhold slips a nice elbow through DeBramalo's hands, connecting with DeBramalo's forehead.
Khakhold wants to take a breather but DeBramalo is having none of it.
DeBramalo wants to get back to full guard.
Khakhold looks to land a strike but DeBramalo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Khakhold content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
DeBramalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khakhold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeBramalo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo working for submissions but it's allowed Khakhold to get to half guard.
Khakhold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DeBramalo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khakhold.
Khakhold landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
DeBramalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! DeBramalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
DeBramalo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeBramalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khakhold looks for a takedown but DeBramalo sprawls well.
Khakhold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeBramalo moves away.
Good shot there by Khakhold.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeBramalo. Khakhold does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeBramalo avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeBramalo checks a low kick from Khakhold.
Khakhold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeBramalo slips a straight right by Khakhold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Khakhold is just out of range.
DeBramalo loads up on a big right hand but Khakhold slips the punch.
Quentin DeBramalo is winning the standup battle so far.
DeBramalo 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.
Khakhold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeBramalo.
Khakhold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice takedown defense from DeBramalo. No joy for Khakhold on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBramalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quentin DeBramalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khakhold walks forward, straight into a front kick from DeBramalo.
A big left from DeBramalo misses.
Khakhold scoring well with a low kick there.
Khakhold stuns DeBramalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khakhold bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeBramalo's head.
Nice shot lands for DeBramalo.
Khakhold throws a jab but it's blocked by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo swings for the body but Khakhold moves out of range.
Khakhold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khakhold throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Khakhold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khakhold shoots and misses
and DeBramalo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Quentin DeBramalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Pablo Khakhold.
DeBramalo tests Khakhold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Khakhold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khakhold drops his hands momentarily and DeBramalo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Quentin DeBramalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBramalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Khakhold counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Khakhold is looking to take a break and control but DeBramalo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeBramalo tries to roll over but Khakhold keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Khakhold connects with a nice short shot to DeBramalo's temple.
Khakhold working over DeBramalo with some ground and pound. DeBramalo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Khakhold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khakhold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khakhold working the head and body with strikes.
Khakhold winds up and cracks DeBramalo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khakhold looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khakhold trying to control from half guard but DeBramalo is working away.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Khakhold in particular looking to stall.
Khakhold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
DeBramalo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khakhold sitting and controlling from the half guard.
DeBramalo is staying active underneath Khakhold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dixie Pablo Khakhold has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeBramalo wants to control but Khakhold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
DeBramalo tries to roll over but Khakhold keeps him under control.
Khakhold lands with a punch from half guard.
Khakhold takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dixie Pablo Khakhold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Khakhold winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixie Pablo Khakhold!
After winning the bout, Dixie Pablo Khakhold thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shayne Corson (ranked 581 p4p, 75 weight class) and Ram Rocker (ranked 147 p4p, 18 weight class). Rocker has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shayne Corson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ram Rocker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Corson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Corson scores with a shot to the body.
Rocker avoids the body shot from Corson.
Corson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Corson jabs Rocker right on the nose. Rocker blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Ram Rocker has been cut.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corson.
Ram Rocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corson misses with a kick to the body
and Rocker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Corson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rocker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rocker in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Rocker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rocker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Corson is trying to control Rocker's posture but Rocker avoids it.
Corson defending against the ground and pound.
Rocker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rocker working the ground and pound but Corson is defending the strikes.
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.
An elbow from Rocker crashes against the mat.
Corson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Corson can't do much from the bottom here.
Rocker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rocker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Corson isn't going anywhere.
Corson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rocker off and has taken his back!
Corson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Corson continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker just trying to survive but Corson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rocker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rocker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Corson's guard. Nice work there by Rocker.
Rocker wants to pass the guard but Corson is keeping the position.
Corson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rocker.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corson is on top in guard.
Rocker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corson defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corson wants to control from the top but Rocker keeps moving.
Rocker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rocker keeping full guard, as Corson tries to pass.
Corson content to stall in guard here.
Rocker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Corson is stalling in the full guard.
Rocker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rocker trying to keep a closed guard but Corson is proving a slippery customer.
Corson preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocker is looking for a triangle here but Corson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rocker is looking to regain half guard here but Corson keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Shayne Corson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ram Rocker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rocker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Corsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Corson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocker.
Corson swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Rocker blocks the low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corson.
Rocker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rocker misses with a straight left.
Corson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rocker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Corson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corson is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice cross by Corson.
Rocker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Corson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Corson.
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Rocker finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocker dives in for a single leg takedown but Corson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rocker shoots for a takedown but Corson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Corson is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker misses with a wild combination.
Corson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rocker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Rocker.
Corson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corson scores with a nice head shot.
Shayne Corson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corson lands the left hand.
Corson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Corson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rocker counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocker misses with a combination
and Corson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rocker blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rocker! But no joy.
Corson slips a straight right by Rocker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rocker.
Corson misses with a hook. Rocker ducked under it nicely.
Rocker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Rocker misses.
Rocker slips a jab from Corson.
Corson ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Corson ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a lunging right hand
and Corson counters with a leg kick.
Corson throws out a loose jab but Rocker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corson throws a leg kick that misses.
Rocker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Corson.
Rocker tries to work over Corson's front leg with a kick but Corson checks it.
Corson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Corson throws a hook to the side of Rocker's head but Rocker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corson with a nice cross.
Corson tried to score with a low kick but Rocker checks it.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corson scores with a hook to the body. Rocker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker throws a right hand that misses
and Corson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Corson misses.
Rocker lands with a nice combination. Corson backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corson. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rocker misses.
Rocker dips to his left and cracks Corson with an uppercut!
Corson throws a chopping leg kick but Rocker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rocker slips under a jab from Corson.
Corson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Corson avoids the body shot from Rocker.
Rocker swings for the body but Corson moves out of range.
Corson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shayne Corson is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corson moves away.
Corson misses with a leg kick.
Rocker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four 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!
Corson lands with a hook. Rocker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Corson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rocker finds it's way round the side to connect with Corson's head.
Corson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Corson lands with a nice body punch.
Corson cracks a nice hook into Rocker's ribs.
Rocker checks a leg kick.
Corson lands a nice shot to the body.
Corson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Corson swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
Corson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocker throws a big shot that misses.
Corson throwing a counter right hand but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Rocker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corson jabs at Rocker's body.
Rocker throws a hook but Corson blocks it.
Corson tried to counter with a leg kick but Rocker avoided it.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Corson ducks down to avoid it.
Rocker throws a leg kick which misses Corson's front leg but catches the back leg as Corson tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shayne Corson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ram Rocker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A slow jab from Rocker misses its intended target.
Rocker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corson manages to avoid it.
Rocker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocker can do to turn this around?
Rocker throws a shot from downtown. Corson moves away and avoids it.
Corson throws a jab but it's blocked by Rocker.
Corson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rocker counters with a straight right hand.
Rocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rocker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corson throws a body shot but no joy.
Corson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Corson scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Corson misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Rocker misses.
Corson misses with a wild body shot.
Corson swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
Rocker throws a body punch but Corson moves out of range.
Rocker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Rocker.
Corson connects with a body shot.
Rocker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rocker lands a glancing blow to the side of Corson's head.
Rocker throws a combination that misses
enabling Corson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Corson misses.
Rocker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corson.
Corson loads up on a big right hand but Rocker slips the punch.
Rocker throws a hook but Corson avoids it easily.
Corson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rocker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Rocker.
Corson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ram Rocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker scores with a one two! Corson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shayne Corson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ram Rocker.
A big right from Rocker misses.
Corson throws a lazy right hand but Rocker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corson scores with a nice head shot.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Corson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Corson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocker lands a leg kick that knocks Corson off balance momentarily.
Jab from Corson.
Rocker misses with a right hand
and Corson counters with a straight right hand.
Corson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocker in his tracks.
Corson throws a head kick but Rocker moves out of range.
Corson throws a leg kick which misses Rocker's front leg but catches the back leg as Rocker tries to avoid it.
Corson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Corson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocker.
Rocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker 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.
Corson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rocker's calf.
A jab from Corson misses.
Rocker avoids the body shot from Corson.
Rocker lands a lovely overhand right.
Corson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocker on the side of the head.
Rocker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Corson.
Rocker misses with a low kick.
Corson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Corson is looking to slow Rocker down with leg kicks.
Corson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocker circles away.
Rocker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Corson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Corson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rocker moves away.
Corson connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Corson is out of range.
Rocker tries for a takedown but Corson circles away easily
and Corson counters with a stiff right hand.
Corson throws a body punch but Rocker moves out of range.
Rocker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rocker misses with a hook.
Corson lands a nice shot to the body.
Corson moves out of range of the strikes.
Shayne Corson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corson scores with a nice right hand.
Rocker throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corson looks to land a right hand but Rocker moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Corson.
Corson lands a head kick!
Rocker walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shayne Corson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shayne Corson!
A victorious Shayne Corson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sala Barbo (ranked 243 p4p, 29 weight class) and Ephram Urani (ranked 565 p4p, 71 weight class). Barbo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nissim. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Sala Barbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ephram Urani!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urani misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Urani. Barbo shrugs it off though.
Urani throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Urani avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Urani misses the jab.
A big left from Barbo misses.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Urani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urani misses with a right hand
and Urani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urani moves out of range as Barbo throws a body kick.
Barbo lands with a straight right. Urani didn't see that one coming.
Barbo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbo misses with the body kick
and Urani counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urani's elbow.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo prevents a body shot from Urani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo digs a right hand into Urani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Urani's gas tank.
I was talking to Barbo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Urani lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo is leaning against Urani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Urani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urani struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbo controls his hands.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Urani tries to pull guard but Barbo won't allow it.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbo looks for the body kick but Urani saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Barbo.
Urani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Urani looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Barbo wants to land a leg kick but Urani is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbo. Urani shrugs it off though.
Barbo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo throws a body punch but Urani moves out of range.
Barbo throws a hook but Urani blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urani.
Barbo wants to slow Urani down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Urani with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Urani tries a body shot but Barbo blocks it.
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Urani swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urani tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urani scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urani looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Urani avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Urani is trying to maintain a safe position but Barbo gets an underhook and turns Urani into the cage.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Urani controls his hands.
Barbo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
A right hook to the body lands for Urani.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo tries to break the clinch but Urani is controlling the position.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Urani's ribcage. Urani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urani decides to pull guard.
Barbo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Urani working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Urani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbo has managed to get both his arms back between Urani's legs - danger averted.
Urani is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barbo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Barbo tries to stand but Urani is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sala Barbo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Urani with a nice cross.
Urani lands a jab.
Good shot there by Barbo.
Urani tests Barbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Urani sizes up Barbo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Urani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Urani misses with a low kick.
Barbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo misses with a body punch
and Urani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo scores with a spinning back kick!
Urani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barbo momentarily.
Urani cracks Barbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Barbo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ephram Urani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urani.
Urani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barbo's head.
Urani needs to keep his hands up - Barbo had a free shot at his head there.
Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbo counters with an inside leg kick.
Urani fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbo, pushing him back against the cage.
Urani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barbo is keeping busy.
Urani blocks a body shot from Barbo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
Barbo cracks Urani with a nice body shot.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Urani avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Urani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barbo as Urani tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urani works on Barbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Sala Barbo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo tries to work over Urani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urani misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo slows down the pace here.
Barbo lands with a short shot to the head.
Urani misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Urani avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Barbo manages to break the clinch.
Barbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Urani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Urani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Urani's leg. Urani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbo darts in trying to clinch
and Urani counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urani can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Urani sees coming a mile off.
Urani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urani has time to react.
Urani misses with a left hand
and Barbo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Urani moved out of range.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Urani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barbo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barbo.
Urani darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urani moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Urani closes the distance but Barbo moves to the side
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbo cracks Urani with an open hand slap.
Urani avoids a kick to the body.
Barbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urani. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urani was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbo lands a jab to the nose.
A leg kick checked by Urani.
Urani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbo. Urani shrugs it off though.
Barbo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barbo slips a jab from Urani.
Barbo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Urani throws a low kick but Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Urani is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urani throws a lazy right hand but Barbo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbo takes a swing at Urani's ribcage but misses.
Urani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Urani checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sala Barbo dominated that second round.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Urani avoids the head kick by Barbo.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Urani slips the punch.
Barbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barbo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbo takes one on the button.
Barbo tries to clinch up but Urani circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Barbo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urani is out of range and Barbo settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Urani on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Urani throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Urani momentarily.
Urani moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Urani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barbo is out of range.
Urani checks a leg kick.
Barbo defending well as Urani loads up on a big left hand.
Urani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Barbo.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urani defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
Barbo takes one to the side of the head.
Barbo throws a hook but Urani avoids it easily.
Barbo scores with a jab. Urani acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barbo connects with a right hand. Urani shakes it off.
Barbo connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urani is out of range and Barbo settles back down.
Barbo with a jab.
Ephram Urani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urani throws a hook to the side of Barbo's head but Barbo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urani cracks Barbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbo slips a jab from Urani.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Urani.
Barbo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urani checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. Urani saw that one coming.
Barbo checks a low kick from Urani.
Barbo scores with a jab to the head.
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbo.
Urani scores with a decent looking hook.
Barbo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Barbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Urani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urani moves away.
Urani throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Urani blocks the low kick.
Urani throws out a counter right but Barbo avoids it with no problem.
Urani has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barbo misses the jab.
Barbo throws a low kick but Urani avoids it.
Barbo checks a low kick from Urani.
Urani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Urani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Urani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urani scores with a nice right hand.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barbo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbo is rocked!
Urani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barbo. Barbo obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Urani misses
and Barbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body. Urani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urani throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
As Urani tries to get set, Barbo tries to push him back and clinch up but Urani manages to avoid the attempt.
Urani cracks the inside of Barbo's front leg.
Urani tries to land a leg kick but Barbo saw it coming and moves away.
Urani throws a jab when Barbo was well out of range.
Barbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barbo defending well as Urani loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Urani.
Urani misses with a hook.
Barbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Urani.
Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urani misses with a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo scores with a jab to the body.
Urani scores with a leg kick.
Barbo jabs Urani right on the nose. Urani blinks but takes it well.
Barbo tries to score with a low kick but Urani moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sala Barbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
A victorious Sala Barbo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Gloom (ranked 284 p4p, 42 weight class) and Lucas Marston (ranked 687 p4p, 111 weight class). Marston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bring it on motherfucker. 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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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Guido Gloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Marston!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marston misses the shot to the body.
Gloom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marston. That's going to slow Gloom down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gloom.
Marston just misses with a punch to the body.
Marston looks to land a combination but Gloom avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Gloom.
Marston throws a sloppy head kick and Gloom moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom throws out a loose jab but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marston throws out a counter right but Gloom avoids it with no problem.
Gloom shoots in but Marston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marston throws out a loose jab but Gloom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gloom attempts a counter takedown but Marston avoids it well and moves away.
Gloom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marston's sensitive parts.
Marston swings for the body but Gloom moves out of range.
Marston connects with a jab.
Marston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marston scores with a jab to the body.
Gloom cracks the inside of Marston's front leg.
Gloom walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Glooms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gloom misses with a jab to the body
and Marston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gloom closes the distance and clinches up with Marston, looking for a takedown. Gloom pushes Marston against the cage but Marston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marston tests Gloom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gloom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marston misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Marston there.
Gloom is rocked!
Gloom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Gloom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gloom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gloom seems to have got his legs back now.
Marston is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marston working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gloom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gloom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gloom moves out of range as Marston strikes.
Gloom feinted with a counter takedown.
Marston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gloom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marston lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Gloom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marston sprawls and moves away.
Marston misses with a double jab
and Gloom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marston trying to keep a closed guard but Gloom is proving a slippery customer.
Gloom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gloom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gloom trying to control the position from guard on top but Marston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gloom cracks Marston with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Marston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gloom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marston throws a hook to the side of Gloom's head but Gloom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gloom tries to counter with a takedown but Marston is quick to defend against it.
Marston throws out a powerful jab.
Marston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gloom tries to clinch but Marston moves out of range.
Marston throws a head kick but Gloom moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gloom lands the left hand.
Gloom looks to score with a jab to the body but Marston is just out of range.
Marston throws a body punch but Gloom moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
Lucas Marston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marston slips under a jab.
Marston misses with an uppercut.
Gloom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marston.
Marston loads up on a big right hand but Gloom slips the punch.
Gloom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marston counters with a nice uppercut.
Gloom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Gloom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marston throws a body shot but no joy.
Gloom attempts a counter takedown but Marston avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gloom's hands.
Marston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Gloom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marston misses with an uppercut
and Gloom counters with a single leg into guard. Marston didn't expect that.
Gloom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gloom's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gloom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marston defends it easily.
Gloom is looking for a triangle but Marston pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gloom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gloom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gloom wants to improve his position but instead Marston has moved into half guard.
Marston is looking to take a break and control but Gloom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gloom wants to control but Marston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gloom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marston is controlling the pace.
Gloom tries to get to full guard but Marston has control of the leg.
Gloom is working hard here to advance position.
Gloom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marston throwing strikes from guard but Gloom blocks nicely.
Marston looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Marston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gloom moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gloom.
Gloom looks to land a left hand but Marston moved out of range nicely.
Marston misses with a looping right.
Gloom attempts a counter takedown but Marston avoids it well and moves away.
Marston's coach down at Double XX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marston's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marston misses with a right hand
and Gloom counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marston wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gloom.
Marston throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Gloom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marston.
Gloom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gloom.
Gloom blocks a head kick by Marston.
Lucas Marston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gloom moves forwards but Marston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gloom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Gloom.
Gloom wants to land a leg kick but Marston is out of range.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gloom with a poor takedown
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Marston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marston cracks Gloom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gloom dives in for a single leg takedown but Marston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guido Gloom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gloom was well out of range. Poor timing from Marston.
Marston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Marston misses.
Gloom attempts a counter takedown but Marston avoids it well and moves away.
Gloom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marston.
Gloom moves away from the strike by Marston.
Gloom closes the distance but Marston moves to the side
and Marston counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Marston misses its intended target.
Guido Gloom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloom defending well as Marston loads up on a big left hand.
Gloom with a jab.
Marston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marston. Gloom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gloom throws a lazy head kick
and Marston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gloom looks for the body kick but Marston saw that one coming.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and Gloom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gloom throws a strike but Marston avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lucas Marston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gloom throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Marston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Marston!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lucas Marston thanked The Juice Haven for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Reem (ranked 603 p4p, 26 weight class) and Hennan Hoyce (ranked 332 p4p, 22 weight class). Reem comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Reputation. 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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290 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennan Hoyce!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoyce manages to break the clinch.
Reem's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoyce connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reem scrambles back to his feet.
Reem tries to clinch but Hoyce is having none of it.
Hoyce looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Reem as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Hennan Hoyce has been cut.
Hoyce throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoyce in his tracks.
Hoyce avoids a kick to the body.
Reem is looking to clinch.
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoyce checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hoyce tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoyce has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick misses from Hoyce.
Hoyce throws a nice looking combination but Reem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoyce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem.
Hoyce misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoyce lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoyce with a jab.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Hoyce.
Reem scores with a jab. Hoyce acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reem looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Some wild striking there from Reem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyce takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoyce throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reem on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem connects with a solid leg kick.
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoyce, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hoyce as Reem tries to tie him up.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Hoyce.
Hoyce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoyce moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoyce throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem throws an overhand right that lands on Hoyce's shoulder, as Hoyce tries to avoid the shot.
Reem tries to bum rush Hoyce with a series of wild strikes but Hoyce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoyce cracks Reem with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyce lands a big right hand that sends Reem crashing to the mat! Hoyce stays standing though and waves Reem back to his feet!
Reem is rocked!
Hoyce swings for the body but Reem moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoyce, as that shot connected.
Oh Reem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reem tries to clinch up but Hoyce circles away and keeps his distance.
Reem seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoyce takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoyce throws a solid leg kick but Reem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoyce.
Reem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoyces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Hoyce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
Hoyce throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reem counters with a leg kick.
Reem misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Hoyce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoyce takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyce blocks a leg kick.
Reem swings for the body but Hoyce moves out of range.
Hoyce unleashes a big counter combination but Reem bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hoyce checks a leg kick nicely.
A combination from Hoyce does no damage.
Reem takes a swing at Hoyce's ribcage but misses.
Hoyce only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reem.
Reem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Hoyce misses.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyce throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Reem coming out on top.
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 Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hennan Hoyce's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reem misses with a straight right.
Reem doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoyce circles away.
Reem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoyce. That did some damage!
Reem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reem moves away from the strike by Hoyce.
Reem defending well as Hoyce loads up on a big left hand.
Reem throws a low kick but Hoyce avoids it.
Reem is looking to clinch but Hoyce is avoiding it.
Hoyce throws out a counter right but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyce misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoyce circles away.
Hoyce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reem wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoyce throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoyce is out of range and Reem settles back down.
Hoyce scores with a jab. Reem acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A clash of legs there as Reem blocks the low kick.
Reem's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoyce connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reem scrambles back to his feet.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reem takes a swing at Hoyce's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Hoyce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reem moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem stalling against the cage.
Hoyce pushes Reem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Reem.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Hoyce being controlled against the cage.
Hoyce working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem lands a left hand.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Hoyce improves position.
Hoyce lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem has Hoyce pressed against the cage.
Hoyce manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoyce up against the cage.
Reem wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Umberto Reem.
A left and a right from Reem both land. Nice combination.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem is looking to clinch but Hoyce is avoiding it.
Hoyce blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoyce throws out a counter right but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoyce.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoyce.
Hoyce misses with a head kick.
Hoyce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reem thuds a left hand into Hoyce's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem misses the shot to the body.
Reem misses with a head kick.
Hoyce swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoyce blocks a jab.
Reem forces Hoyce back against the cage and clinches.
Reem is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoyce.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoyces head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoyce is trying to force a seperation but Reem has the dominant position.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoyce is keeping busy.
Hoyce lands with a light punch inside.
Hoyce blocks a body shot from Reem.
Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
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 Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hennan Hoyce's cut.
That's time! Reem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hoyce misses with a hook. Reem ducked under it nicely.
Reem connects with an inside leg kick.
Reem darts in trying to clinch
and Hoyce counters with a straight right hand.
Reem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Umberto Reem is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoyce takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoyce takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyce takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Hoyce misses.
Reem lands a jab to Hoyce's midsection.
Good shot there by Reem.
Hoyce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reem.
Reem is looking to clinch.
Reem wants to clinch up but Hoyce keeps it at a distance.
Hoyce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reem takes a swing at Hoyce's ribcage but misses.
Hoyce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
Reem connects with a right hand. Hoyce shakes it off.
Hoyce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Reem.
Reem tries a low kick but Hoyce avoids it.
Hoyce looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reem cracks Hoyce with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Reem has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hoyce to stand back up!
Hoyce is rocked!
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!
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoyce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoyce is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him?
Reem misses with a hook. Hoyce ducked under it nicely.
Reem has closed the distance and engaged Hoyce in a clinch.
Hoyce seems to have recovered his senses.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reem is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoyce gets an underhook and turns Reem into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoyce.
Hoyce has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Hoyce throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Hoyce struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Hoyce misses with some punches.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Hoyce throws a head punch that misses.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Reem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem is looking to control Hoyce's arms but Hoyce gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Hoyce is trying to stall.
Reem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Hoyce avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage.
Hoyce tries to stall but Reem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Reem looking to stall.
Reem blocking some punches.
Hoyce lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Reem.
Hoyce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyce moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reem takes one on the button.
Hoyce's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoyce scrambles back to his feet.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoyce drops his hands momentarily and Reem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hennan Hoyce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reem drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoyce.
Hoyce throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
Reem moves into the clinch.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Reem.
A nice left hand lands by Hoyce.
And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reem 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gower (ranked 139 p4p, 17 weight class) and Harry Kane (ranked 365 p4p, 48 weight class). Harry Kane 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Gower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Kane!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane throws a jab when Gower was well out of range.
Gower lands an overhand right.
Gower misses with a body kick.
Gower looks to land a body kick but Kane moved away.
Kane throws a leg kick but Gower sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Gower misses its intended target.
Gower throws a wild body kick that Kane sees coming a mile off.
Kane scoring well with a low kick there.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gower lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kane takes a step back to recover.
Gower uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Gower throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gower.
Gower circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gower on the side of the head.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gower dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kane. That did some damage!
Gower tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kane is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower misses with a wild body shot.
Gower just misses with a punch to the body.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gower.
Kane throws a solid leg kick but Gower takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kane.
As Kane backs away, Gower returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gower throws a leg kick which misses Kane's front leg but catches the back leg as Kane tries to avoid it.
Kane throws a push kick but Gower slaps the foot to one side.
Gower fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kane on the side of the head.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Gower pushes him off.
Kane clinches up with Gower and pushes him back against the cage.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
Kane misses with some punches.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Gower's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kane blocking some punches.
Gower tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kane lands an elbow inside that Gower shrugs off.
Kane pushes off an throws an elbow but Gower leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kane lands an elbow just above Gower 's eye.
Gower misses with a body punch.
Gower lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gower blocking some punches.
Kane can't break the clinch.
Kane is working Gower over against the cage.
Kane misses with a punch to the body.
Gower lands with a light punch inside.
Gower struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
Kane misses with the head strike.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gower tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gower lands an uppercut.
Kane misses with a punch to the body.
Gower lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gower lands with a right to the head.
Gower is trying to break the clinch but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gower stuns Kane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kane ducks right into an uppercut from Gower.
Kane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gower.
Kane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gower ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Gower fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kane just manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gower.
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gower throws out the jab.
Gower looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kane throws a front kick aimed at Gower's knee but Gower avoids it well.
Gower swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Gower blocks the low kick.
Gower bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kane's head backwards.
Gower misses with a low kick.
Gower throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gower tries to land a leg kick but Kane saw it coming and moves away.
Gower looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Kane misses.
Gower checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to clinch.
Kane misses with a lunging right hand
and Gower counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kane throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gower is looking to slow Kane down with leg kicks.
Gower connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gower checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kane wants to clinch.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower is looking to land body kicks.
Kane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gower counters with a body kick.
Gower tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kane. That's going to slow Gower down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Gower dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kane tries to score with a low kick but Gower moves his leg out of the way.
Gower half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gower throws a low kick but Kane avoids it.
Kane walks into a straight right hand from Gower.
A head kick misses from Gower.
Kane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gower.
Kane throws a leg kick but Gower checks it.
Kane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gower is out of range.
A good leg kick by Kane.
A good leg kick by Kane.
Gower pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gower avoids the head kick by Kane.
Gower throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Kane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gower with a body shot.
Kane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gower has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kane misses with a series of wild punches.
Gower throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gower. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gower. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gower misses with a lunging right hand
and Kane counters with a solid body kick.
Gower throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gower scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gower bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kane's head backwards.
Gower is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kane can do to turn this around?
Gower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane.
Gower avoids the head kick by Kane.
Nice body punch from Gower.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good exchange - Gower coming out on top.
Kane checks a leg kick.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gower.
Kane lands a nice shot that snaps Gower's head back.
Kane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Kane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gower looks to score with a jab to the body but Kane is just out of range.
Gower throws a leg kick which misses Kane's front leg but catches the back leg as Kane tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gower attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gower moves out of range of the body kick.
Kane checks a leg kick nicely.
Kane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane misses with a lunging right hand
and Gower counters with a leg kick.
Gower buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gower scores with a nice body kick.
Gower throws a wild body kick that Kane sees coming a mile off.
Kane is looking to score with low kicks.
Gower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kane.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Kane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kane throws a hook but Gower blocks it.
Gower feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gower walks into a stiff left hand from Kane.
Gower thuds his shin into the meat of Kane's side.
Gower scoring well with a low kick there.
Kane lands a leg kick that knocks Gower off balance momentarily.
Kane misses with a straight left.
Kane misses with a low kick as Gower jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Gower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kane throws the left hand but Gower avoids the punch easily.
Kane motions for Gower to come forward. Kane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kane throws a looping overhand right but Gower ducks down to avoid it.
Gower just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Kane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Kane misses.
Kane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gower takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Gower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Gower.
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gower's head.
Gower lands with a hook. Kane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gower is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a jab but it's blocked by Gower.
As Kane backs away, Gower returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kane has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gower.
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!
Kane scores with a nice right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kane.
Kane throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gower connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gower moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kane throws a leg kick which misses Gower's front leg but catches the back leg as Gower tries to avoid it.
Kane throws a low kick, looking for Gower's leg but Gower calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Gower.
Kane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jeff Gower is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane tries to clinch there but Gower circles away.
Gower throws a low kick, looking for Kane's leg but Kane calmly moves out of range.
Kane lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gower is out of range.
Gower throws a low kick but Kane avoids it.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gower counters with a series of strikes. Kane will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
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 Jeff Gower will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gower throws the left hand but Kane avoids the punch easily.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gower tried to counter with a leg kick but Kane avoided it.
Gower misses with a low kick as Kane jumps back.
Gower bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gower tries to work over Kane's front leg with a kick but Kane checks it.
A clash of legs there as Kane blocks the low kick.
Kane avoids the head kick by Gower.
Kane wants to slow Gower down by chopping away at his legs.
Gower feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gower throws out a leg kick but Kane moves out of range and Gower only half commits.
A bone on bone clash there as Gower blocks the leg kick.
Kane fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower slips under a jab.
Gower throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
That kick from Gower tenderised Kane's leg. Kane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gower throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot.
Kane misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Kane finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gower slips a jab from Kane.
Kane tries to move into range but Gower moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gower lands a leg kick that knocks Kane off balance momentarily.
Gower cracks a nice hook into Kane's ribs.
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Kane blocks the low kick.
Kane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gower.
Kane lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gower - the referee stops the clock and Kane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gower. Kane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gower with a hook.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gower's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gower defending well as Kane loads up on a big left hand.
Kane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gower pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kane is out of range and Gower settles back down.
Gower checks the leg kick.
Gower swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harry Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kane throws out the jab.
Gower looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gower throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Kane's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gower throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane throws a front kick aimed at Gower's knee but Gower avoids it well.
Gower staying out of range there.
Kane misses with an uppercut
and Gower counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gower lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kane lands a jab to the nose.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Gower moves away from the strike by Kane.
A little feinted left hand from Gower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gower uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kane.
Kane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gower throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Gower. That snapped Kane's head back.
Gower lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gower lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gower.
A jab lands there for Gower.
Kane misses with a hook.
Kane misses with a hook.
Kane looks to land a body kick but Gower moved away.
Kane checks a low kick from Gower.
Gower stuns Kane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Gower's head but Gower sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gower connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gower fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Gower does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kane takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gower counters with an inside leg kick.
Kane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jeff Gower is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a solid leg kick but Gower takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kane.
Kane throws a lazy right hand but Gower sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane lands a glancing blow to the side of Gower's head.
Kane wants to clinch.
Gower throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kane avoids it.
Gower thuds his shin into the meat of Kane's side.
Gower showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Gower lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kane blocks a jab.
Gower lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kane. Gower shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Gower showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gower has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Gower!
A very excited looking Jeff Gower 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 Edward Kenway (ranked 137 p4p, 19 weight class) and Jiri Sayonara (ranked 77 p4p, 11 weight class). Sayonara has chosen Edge Of The Blade as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jiri Sayonara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sayonara avoids the body shot from Kenway.
Kenway darts in and clinches Sayonara up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Kenway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sayonara is trying to drag Kenway to the mat but Kenway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sayonara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Sayonara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara cracks Kenway with a nice body shot.
Kenway lands a nice uppercut.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Sayonara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sayonara just leaning against Kenway, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kenway fails to land.
Kenway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sayonara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Sayonara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sayonara jumps guard but Kenway turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Sayonara avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayonara's elbow.
Sayonara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kenway lands a right hand.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Kenway stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kenway is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
A frustrated look appears on Kenway's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sayonara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kenway after a bit of a struggle.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenway.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sayonara pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kenway's guard.
Sayonara wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving.
Sayonara is fighting to break Kenway's control of his arms but Kenway is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sayonara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sayonara postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sayonara wants to control from the top but Kenway keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara preventing the sweep.
Sayonara prevents Kenway from getting back to his feet.
Kenway has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sayonara forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sayonara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kenway wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Kenway dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Kenway moved out of range nicely.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sayonara manages to avoid it.
Sayonara throws a sloppy head kick
and Kenway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Sayonara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Sayonara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenway stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kenway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sayonara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenway.
Kenway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sayonara.
Kenway takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara misses with a looping left.
Sayonara with a poor takedown
and Kenway counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jiri Sayonara has been cut.
Sayonara tries a head kick but it misses.
Sayonara takes a swing at Kenway's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sayonara throws a sloppy head kick
and Kenway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Kenway misses.
Jiri Sayonara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayonara misses the body punch
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sayonara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Edward Kenway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
Sayonara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenway throws out the jab.
Sayonara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kenway takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sayonara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Kenway misses its target.
Sayonara scores with a shot to the body.
Sayonara avoids a kick to the body.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Sayonara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kenway with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
Sayonara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kenway gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sayonara counters with a head kick. That will keep Kenway thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Sayonara throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sayonara. That's going to slow Kenway down.
Sayonara lands a really nice looking cross but Kenway seems unphased.
Kenway moves in looking to clinch but Sayonara pushes him off.
Nice shot by Kenway.
Sayonara lands a jab to the nose.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sayonara pulls guard successfully.
Kenway stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sayonara misses with a head kick.
Kenway is looking to wear down Sayonara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kenway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sayonara misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sayonara misses the target.
Kenway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sayonara.
A nice combination there by Sayonara.
Kenway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sayonara misses with a leg kick.
Kenway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kenway closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sayonara jumps guard but Kenway stands there with Sayonara around his waist. Sayonara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kenway cracks Sayonara with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Kenway.
Kenway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sayonara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sayonara's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.
Kenway stalling the fight.
Kenway scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenway has a couple of punches blocked by Sayonara.
Sayonara blocking some punches.
Kenway works on Sayonara's body with a couple of short punches.
Sayonara fails to pull guard.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sayonara turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sayonara manages to end up in side control.
Kenway manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jiri Sayonara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kenway decides to stand and escape the position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenway. Sayonara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenway takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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 Edward Kenway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jiri Sayonara's cut.
That's time! Kenway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kenway walks into a left hand.
Sayonara looks to land a left hand but Kenway moved out of range nicely.
Kenway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sayonara takes a step back to recover.
Kenway blocks a jab.
Kenway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sayonara.
Sayonara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kenway misses the target.
Kenway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kenway.
Sayonara misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sayonara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kenway misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Sayonara.
Sayonara bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sayonara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sayonara! But no joy.
Sayonara swinging wildly here.
Kenway jabs at Sayonara's body.
Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sayonara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kenway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sayonara.
Sayonara lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenway off the cage and back into range.
Kenway drives through and clinches with Sayonara against the cage.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway tries to work over Sayonara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Sayonara.
Kenway breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sayonara.
Sayonara just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway tries to close the distance and clinch but Sayonara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sayonara tries a head kick but it misses.
Sayonara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away.
Sayonara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenway manages to avoid it.
Kenway misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kenway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sayonara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenway moves into the clinch.
Sayonara misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayonara has Kenway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kenway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edward Kenway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sayonara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kenway to keep the fight standing.
A right hand to the body from Kenway.
Kenway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sayonara up against the cage.
Edward Kenway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sayonara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edward Kenway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiri Sayonara.
Sayonara prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Sayonara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kenway just leaning against Sayonara, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Sayonara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sayonara.
Sayonara prevents a body shot from Kenway.
Kenway lands with a left to the head.
Jiri Sayonara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenway lands a hook that snaps the head of Sayonara backwards.
Sayonara is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sayonara jumps guard and drags Kenway to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sayonara trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenway stands up and waves to Sayonara to follow him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Kenway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenway, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Kenway!
After winning the bout, Edward Kenway thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farboleous Ricard (ranked 12 p4p, 2 weight class) and Katu Partio (ranked 36 p4p, 6 weight class). Ricard comes into the arena with Vibe Killer blaring out of the sound system. Partio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sininen sunnuntai. Katu Partio will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio cracks Ricard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ricard tries to move into range but Partio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Partio slips a straight right by Ricard.
Ricard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Partio throws a leg kick but Ricard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ricard feinted with a counter takedown.
Ricard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ricard misses.
Partio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Partio missing with a left hand there. Ricard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricard wants to land a leg kick but Partio is out of range.
Ricard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Partio tried to score with a low kick but Ricard checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ricard.
It looked like Ricard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Partio.
Katu Partio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard slips under a jab.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Ricard backing away here, and Partio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ricard throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ricard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
Ricard swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Partio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ricard doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Partio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ricard finds it's way round the side to connect with Partio's head.
Partio misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Partio misses.
Partio is looking to chop away at Ricard's legs.
Ricard cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
Ricard stuns Partio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Partio throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Ricard swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Ricard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
A cross from Partio lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard connects with a nice looking jab.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio clobbers Ricard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Partio wants to slow Ricard down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.
Ricard lands a jab.
Partio throws a lazy body kick
and Ricard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricard throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard thuds a left hand into Partio's body.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Ricard lands.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
Partio throws out a powerful jab.
Ricard misses with a low kick as Partio jumps back.
Ricard wants to slow Partio down by chopping away at his legs.
Ricard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Partio swivels and escapes.
Ricard tries to land a leg kick but Partio saw it coming and moves away.
Partio misses with a body shot.
Ricard moves away from the strike by Partio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard lands a jab to the head.
Partio takes one to the chin there.
Partio 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.
Ricard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ricard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ricard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ricard digs a good hook to Partio's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ricard checks a leg kick.
As Partio backs away, Ricard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Partio throws a leg kick but Ricard checks it.
Ricard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ricard shoots in but Partio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ricard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricard fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands with a shot to the body.
Ricard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Partio misses with a left hand
and Ricard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ricard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ricard.
Ricard with a hook.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard with a jab.
Ricard lands with a shot to the body.
Ricard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Partio was covering up waiting for the punch and Ricard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio trying to keep a closed guard but Ricard is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ricard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Partio.
Ricard trying to control the action but Partio is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard dominated that round.
That's time! Ricard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ricard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Partio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Partio looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Ricard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricard throws a body kick that misses
enabling Partio to counter with a crisp jab.
Partio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ricard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ricard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Partio!
Ricard tries to move to mount but Partio blocks the move with his legs.
Partio wants to control but Ricard postures up.
Partio 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.
Partio tries to bench press Ricard off him but Ricard keeps the position.
Ricard takes a little break here. Partio wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ricard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ricard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Partio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ricard is trying to get an arm triangle but Partio is defending well.
Partio is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Partio is trying to control Ricard's posture but Ricard avoids it.
Ricard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Partio regains half guard.
Partio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ricard uses his free foot to push down on Partio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Partio.
Ricard looking to control but Partio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Partio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ricard working for a submission but Partio is keeping him at bay.
Partio is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Partio is holding on tight.
Partio is looking to get to half guard.
Ricard punching from mount but Partio doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ricard looking to secure an arm triangle but Partio defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ricard wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Partio is squirming around, avoiding Ricard's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Partio to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Partio shrugs it off.
Partio is looking to improve his position but Ricard isn't that keen on the idea.
Ricard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Partio is squirming around, avoiding Ricard's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Partio is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partio misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partio. That's going to slow Ricard down.
Ricard moves away from the strike by Partio.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Ricard misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Ricard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ricard throws a wild body kick that Partio sees coming a mile off.
Ricard throws a leg kick which misses Partio's front leg but catches the back leg as Partio tries to avoid it.
Partio misses with a few strikes there.
Ricard jabs at Partio's body.
Farboleous Ricard is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard slips a jab and a cross from Partio.
Ricard tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Partio.
Ricard digs a good body shot into Partio's ribs.
Partio avoids the body shot from Ricard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricard works Partio's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Partio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Partio misses with a looping right.
Ricard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Partio's calf.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Partio checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Ricard.
Ricard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Ricard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Partio.
Ricard is looking to wear down Partio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Partio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Partio throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricard.
Partio slips a straight right by Ricard.
Partio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ricard wants to clinch.
Katu Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ricard counters with a straight right hand.
Partio throws a body kick that misses.
Partio throws a low kick but Ricard moves out of range easily.
Donk. Partio catches Ricard right on the button with a cross.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Partio throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ricard.
Ricard scores with a nice strike.
Ricard lands the left hand.
Ricard moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ricard feinted with a counter takedown.
Ricard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partio moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Ricard tries a low kick but Partio avoids it.
Ricard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ricard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Ricard throwing a counter right hand but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard misses with a hook.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Ricard.
Partio scores with a head kick.
Partio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Partio.
Ricard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Partio sprawls and moves away.
Partio throws a body kick that misses.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Partio as he avoids it easily.
Ricard cracks the inside of Partio's front leg.
Ricard walks into a straight right hand from Partio.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ricard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ricard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Partio blocks a low kick nicely.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricard connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Nice cross by Ricard.
Ricard misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ricard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Partio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ricard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ricard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricard gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Partio.
Partio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ricard has him pressed against the cage.
Ricard blocks an uppercut.
Partio prevents a body shot from Ricard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Farboleous Ricard did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Partio tests Ricard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricard avoids the body shot from Partio.
Ricard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ricard misses with a head kick.
Partio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ricard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Partio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ricards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ricard avoids the body shot from Partio.
Partio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ricard's sensitive parts.
A head kick from Partio lands but Ricard takes it in his stride.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Partio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Partio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Partio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Ricard.
Ricard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricard looks for the body kick but Partio saw that one coming.
Ricard lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio misses with a two punch combination.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick from Ricard.
Partio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Partio looking for subs off his back but Ricard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Partio trying to hold on to Ricard's head to control him but Ricard postures up.
Partio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ricard pulls his head out easily.
Ricard is trying to control the action in half guard but Partio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ricard controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio tries to get to full guard but Ricard has control of the leg.
Ricard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ricard is working for a submission of some sort.
Ricard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Partio!
Partio holds of for dear life.
Partio tries to reverse the position but Ricard maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Partio has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ricard escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ricard!
Ricard is trying to get an arm triangle but Partio is defending well.
Ricard working away.
Ricard has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ricard has control of Partio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Partio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ricard tries to control but Partio wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio is looking to improve his position but Ricard isn't that keen on the idea.
Partio wants to hold on but Ricard pushes him away.
Ricard mounts Partio! Really nice guard pass there!
Partio is wriggling around trying to escape.
Partio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ricard manages to capitalize on a mistake by Partio to take his back!
Ricard is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Partio taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Ricard.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard retains his lightweight title!
Farboleous Ricard took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We came out with a solid game plan. Last time we faced each other, the camp and I were practicing the RnC cos we knew Katu would be attacking, so we could sit back. This time, we wanted to go for more attacking the limbs and make him forget about about that. It was originally a setup. We didn't exp'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheik Imbula (ranked 42 p4p, 5 weight class) and Lao Shin (ranked 67 p4p, 10 weight class). Imbula's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ~Apache~. Shin has chosen Shaolin Chamber of Death as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Imbula, right into the meat.
Shin throws a lazy uppercut
and Imbula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Imbula misses
and Shin counters with a low kick, right behind Imbula 's knee.
Imbula misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Imbula misses with a hook
and Shin counters with a leg kick.
Imbula is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Shin misses.
Imbula has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shin thows a leg kick but Imbula checks it
and Imbula counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin throws a big shot that misses.
Imbula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Imbula, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Shin.
Imbula uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Nice uppercut there from Imbula.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shin - that will leave a mark!
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Imbula ducks down to avoid it.
Imbula throws a front kick aimed at Shin's knee but Shin avoids it well.
Imbula scores with the left hand. Shin knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Shin misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Imbula manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Imbula.
Imbula tried to score with a low kick but Shin checks it.
Imbula throws a chopping leg kick but Shin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Imbula - the referee stops the clock and Shin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Imbula. Shin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
Shin blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Shin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Imbula tries to score with a low kick but Shin moves his leg out of the way.
Shin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Imbula is out of range and Shin settles back down.
Shin tries to score with a low kick but Imbula moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shin.
Imbula throws a jab when Shin was well out of range.
Imbula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Imbula lands a nice looking body shot.
Imbula misses with an uppercut
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Imbula thinking.
Shin misses with a left hand
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Imbula checks a leg kick.
Imbula tried to counter with a leg kick but Shin avoided it.
Imbula tries to work over Shin's front leg with a kick but Shin checks it.
Imbula blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Imbula, pushing him back against the cage.
Imbula lands a body punch in the clinch.
Imbula throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shins head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imbula lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Imbula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Imbula misses with the head strike.
Imbula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shin lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Imbula.
Shin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shin prevents a body shot from Imbula.
A short left from Shin.
Imbula working aggressively here.
Shin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Imbula on the inside.
Imbula lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheik Imbula dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Imbula throws a head kick that half lands.
Shin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shin scores with a jab to the body.
Imbula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Imbula walks into a jab.
Imbula doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Imbula blocks the leg kick.
As Shin backs away, Imbula returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Shin misses.
Shin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Imbula's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula lands with a shot to the body.
Imbula looks to land a body kick but Shin moved away.
Lao Shin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Imbula slips a jab from Shin.
It looked like Imbula wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shin throws a looping overhand right but Imbula ducks down to avoid it.
Imbula moves into the clinch.
Shin lands a damaging elbow.
Shin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
Shin misses with a body punch.
Shin lands with a right to the head.
Imbula lands with a short shot to the head.
Shin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Imbula.
A nice left hand lands by Imbula.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Imbula.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shin blocking some punches.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Imbula is working Shin over against the cage.
Imbula misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Imbula - that landed with a thud.
Imbula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imbula gets through Shin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Imbula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Imbula.
Shin is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Imbula.
A nice right hand lands inside from Imbula.
A short left from Imbula.
Imbula pushes Shin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Imbula.
Imbula misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Imbula.
Imbula lands a shoulder strike.
Imbula tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Shin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Imbula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Imbula lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Imbula.
Imbula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Imbula.
Imbula struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Imbula tries to work over Shin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Imbula.
Shin misses with a punch on the inside.
Shin struggles to land a body shot inside as Imbula controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Imbula - that landed with a thud.
Shin has a couple of punches blocked by Imbula.
Imbula blocks an uppercut.
Imbula tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Imbula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shin lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Imbula misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Imbula.
A nice left hand lands by Imbula.
Imbula tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Imbula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Imbula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shin can do to turn this around?
Imbula tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Imbula avoids a wild elbow strike from Shin.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Imbula's brow.
Imbula has Shin pushed against the cage.
Imbula tries a body shot but Shin blocks it.
Imbula cracks Shin with a nice body shot.
Shin blocking some punches.
Imbula is leaning against Shin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Imbula swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Imbula backwards.
Shin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheik Imbula dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Imbula loads up on a big right hand but Shin slips the punch.
Shin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Shin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Imbula throws out the jab.
A jab from Imbula does it's job there.
Imbula finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Imbula avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Imbula misses the jab.
Imbula throws out a loose jab but Shin uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin throws a body shot but no joy.
Shin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Imbula uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shin.
Shin lands a jab to the nose.
Imbula lands with a straight right. Shin didn't see that one coming.
Imbula throws a leg kick but Shin moved away.
Imbula ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
Shin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Imbula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Shin misses.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Imbula is out of range.
Imbula misses with an uppercut. Shin saw that one coming.
Shin misses the body punch
and Imbula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Imbula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Imbula.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shin swings widly with a right hand
and Imbula counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Imbula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Imbula misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin looks to throw the jab but Imbula is out of range.
Imbula keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shin is rocked!
Imbula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shin is still on wobbly legs! Can Imbula finish him?
Imbula is looking to slow Shin down with leg kicks.
A shot to the body from Shin misses
and Imbula counters with a good low kick that Shin was not able to check.
Shin seems to have recovered his senses.
Imbula lands with a kick to the ribs.
Imbula has Shin up against the cage in a clinch.
Shin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Imbula struggles to land a body shot inside as Shin controls his hands.
Imbula content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Imbula misses with a punch to the body.
Imbula softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Imbula lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shin tries to work over Imbula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Imbula breaks from the clinch.
Imbula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shin throws a front kick that sends Imbula stumbling back into the cage.
Imbula checks the leg kick.
Shin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Imbula scoring well with a low kick there.
Imbula misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheik Imbula clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shin takes one to the side of the head.
Imbula fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shin works the jab nicely.
Imbula throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Imbula walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Imbula blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Imbula.
Shin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Imbula blocks a head kick by Shin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imbula defending well as Shin loads up on a big left hand.
Shin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Imbula keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Imbula swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shin clobbers Imbula with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Imbula does it's job there.
Shin misses with a hook
and Imbula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Imbula connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Shin.
Shin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Imbula tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Imbula.
Shin throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.
Shin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Imbula.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Imbula takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Imbula. Beautiful body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Imbula checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shin throws a lazy right hand but Imbula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Imbula is looking to counter punch.
Imbula lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbula swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shin counters with a nice uppercut.
Shin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shin misses with a hook. Imbula ducked under it nicely.
Shin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shin there as he acknowledges the shot.
A good leg kick by Shin.
Imbula misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Shin throws out a counter right but Imbula avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Shin is predictable there
and Imbula counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shin won't be happy with that.
Shin wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Imbula is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shin has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin is trying to control Imbula's posture but Imbula avoids it.
Imbula looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imbula tries to advance to mount but can't.
Imbula working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shin holding on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheik Imbula had his way with Lao Shin in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Imbula misses with a body shot.
Imbula scores with a hook to the body. Shin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shin.
Imbula bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Shin looks to land a left hand but Imbula moved out of range nicely.
Imbula throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Imbula is out of range.
Shin throws a jab but it's blocked by Imbula.
Imbula fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shin just manages to avoid it.
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Imbula counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Imbula, as that shot connected.
Shin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Imbula counters with a body kick that stops Shin in his tracks momentarily.
Imbula misses with a low kick.
Shin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Imbula throws a leg kick but Shin checks it.
Imbula misses with a shot to the body
and Imbula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Imbula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Imbula's sensitive parts.
Imbula throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin scores with a nice head shot.
Shin lands a nice looking body shot.
Shin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Imbula moves out of range of the strikes.
Imbula misses with a kick to the body
and Shin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Imbula moves out of range as Shin throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbula is looking to score with low kicks.
Shin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Imbula is out of range and Shin settles back down.
Shin connects with a crisp jab.
Shin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Imbula jabs Shin right on the nose. Shin blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Imbula. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Imbula is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Imbula displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shin throws out the jab.
Imbula is looking to counter punch.
Imbula throws a shot to the body.
Shin slips under a jab from Imbula.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shin with a hook.
Imbula is rocked!
Shin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Imbula.
Oh Imbula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cheik Imbula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Imbula seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lao Shin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Imbula 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheik Imbula!
Cheik Imbula retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Cheik Imbula thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
59% |
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