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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blair Darrow (ranked 1705 p4p, 178 weight class) and Tyroil Smoochie Wallace (ranked 2199 p4p, 216 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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148 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Blair Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 34 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyroil Smoochie Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smoochie Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darrow moves away.
Darrow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smoochie Wallace goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smoochie Wallace wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smoochie Wallace digs a good hook to Darrow's body.
Smoochie Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Darrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Darrow moves out of range of the body kick from Smoochie Wallace.
Darrow is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darrow. That's going to slow Smoochie Wallace down.
Smoochie Wallace throws a head kick but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow lands a really nice looking cross but Smoochie Wallace seems unphased.
Smoochie Wallace chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darrow can pounce on him.
Darrow swings for the body but Smoochie Wallace moves out of range.
Smoochie Wallace drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Darrow defends it well.
Smoochie Wallace looks to land a combination but Darrow avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Darrow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darrow.
Darrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Smoochie Wallace with the counter takedown but Darrow avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow darts in and clinches Smoochie Wallace up against the cage.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darrow walks away with a smile on his face. Smoochie Wallace gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Darrow connects with a leg kick. Smoochie Wallace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darrow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow thumps Smoochie Wallace with a low kick.
Smoochie Wallace lands a front kick.
Smoochie Wallace checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darrow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darrow blocks a head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Darrow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hell House MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Darrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smoochie Wallace.
Darrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow darts in and clinches Smoochie Wallace up against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Darrow smiles and moves away.
Blair Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smoochie Wallaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Darrow misses with a looping right.
Darrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darrow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Darrow has closed the distance and engaged Smoochie Wallace in a clinch.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to pull guard but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Blair Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyroil Smoochie Wallace.
Smoochie Wallace jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darrow walks away with a smile on his face. Smoochie Wallace gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow feints a jab promting Smoochie Wallace to slip. Darrow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smoochie Wallace slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darrow lands a nice shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Smoochie Wallace.
A clash of legs there as Darrow blocks the low kick.
Smoochie Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
Smoochie Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darrow darts in and clinches Smoochie Wallace up against the cage.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Smoochie Wallace tries to pull guard but Darrow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smoochie Wallace fails to pull guard.
Smoochie Wallace tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Darrow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smoochie Wallace backwards.
Smoochie Wallace is rocked!
Smoochie Wallace prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Smoochie Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Darrow digs a right hand underneath Smoochie Wallace's ribcage. Smoochie Wallace let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smoochie Wallace seems to have recovered his senses.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Smoochie Wallace pulls Darrow into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smoochie Wallace wants to stand up but Darrow is controlling him.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Darrow controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Darrow is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Darrow 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.
Darrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Smoochie Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
Darrow avoids the head kick by Smoochie Wallace.
Darrow looks to throw the jab but Smoochie Wallace is out of range.
Darrow throws a lazy right hand but Smoochie Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darrow moves out of range as Smoochie Wallace strikes.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smoochie Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
Darrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace takes one on the button.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smoochie Wallace can do to turn this around?
Smoochie Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darrow as he jumps to the side.
Darrow 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.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darrow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smoochie Wallace moves away from the strike by Darrow.
Smoochie Wallace goes for a double leg but Darrow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Darrow continues to drive forward.
Smoochie Wallace takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tyroil Smoochie Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smoochie Wallace misses with a straight right.
Smoochie Wallace attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smoochie Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smoochie Wallace shoots for a takedown but Darrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blair Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyroil Smoochie Wallace.
Darrow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left lands for Smoochie Wallace.
Blair Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darrow gets caught napping as Smoochie Wallace dives in and scores a takedown. Darrow manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smoochie Wallace throws a strike but Darrow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Darrow content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Smoochie Wallace wants to get back to his feet but Darrow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Darrow stops Smoochie Wallace from standing up.
Darrow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smoochie Wallace is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Darrow is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smoochie Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smoochie Wallace drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Darrow defends it well.
Smoochie Wallace lands a body shot.
Smoochie Wallace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smoochie Wallace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darrow but Darrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smoochie Wallace throws a series of punches but Darrow avoids them all with ease.
Darrow drives through and clinches with Smoochie Wallace against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smoochie Wallace fails to pull guard.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Smoochie Wallace controls his hands.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to pull guard but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.
Smoochie Wallace manages to pull guard.
Darrow controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blair Darrow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Darrow takes the fight into the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to pull guard but Darrow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smoochie Wallace tries to pull guard but Darrow won't allow it.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smoochie Wallace is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Darrow to keep the fight standing.
Blair Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyroil Smoochie Wallace.
Nice body punch from Darrow.
Darrow pushes Smoochie Wallace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Darrow.
Smoochie Wallace tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smoochie Wallace tries to pull guard but Darrow holds him up against the cage and eventually Smoochie Wallace drops back down to his feet.
Darrow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoochie Wallace tries to pull guard but Darrow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
Blair Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darrow lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smoochie Wallace to his knees! Darrow keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blair Darrow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Doyle (ranked 1140 p4p, 127 weight class) and Kuroda Atsushii (ranked 625 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
22 - 10 - 1 |
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144 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kuroda Atsushii!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsushii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Doyle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atsushii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doyle.
Doyle throws a hook but Atsushii avoids it easily.
Atsushii tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Atsushii ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Doyle misses.
Atsushii scores with a leg kick.
Doyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atsushii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Doyle throws a hook but Atsushii avoids it easily.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atsushii ducks under a wild hook from Doyle.
Doyle slips a straight right by Atsushii.
Doyle scoring well with a low kick there.
Doyle misses with a hook. Atsushii ducked under it nicely.
Atsushii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been informed that Atsushii has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle throws a jab when Atsushii was well out of range.
Atsushii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doyle!
Doyle is being controlled here.
Doyle is looking for a sweep.
Atsushii slows the pace down.
An elbow from Atsushii crashes against the mat.
Doyle is being controlled here.
Doyle regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle tries to roll over but Atsushii keeps him under control.
Atsushii looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Doyle tries to get to full guard but Atsushii has control of the leg.
Doyle trying to get back to full guard but Atsushii takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Doyle is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Atsushii tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Doyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Atsushii has a good base and remains in mount.
Doyle regains half guard.
Atsushii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doyle keeps working.
Atsushii is controlling the pace.
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.
Atsushii wants to control but Doyle is keeping him busy.
Atsushii with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Atsushii trying to control from half guard but Doyle is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atsushii wants to pass the guard but Doyle is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doyle tries to roll over but Atsushii keeps him under 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 Jimmy Doyle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Doyle moves into the clinch.
A short left from Doyle.
Doyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Atsushii.
Atsushii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Atsushii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Atsushii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle blocks a body shot from Atsushii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Atsushii blocks an uppercut.
Atsushii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Atsushii blocks a body shot from Doyle.
A left hand lands to the body for Atsushii.
Atsushii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atsushii drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atsushii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushii lands a hook that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Atsushii.
Atsushii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Atsushii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Atsushii.
Doyle cracks Atsushii with a nice body shot.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Atsushii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doyle.
Atsushii tries to stall but Doyle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Doyle.
Jimmy Doyle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Atsushii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atsushii backwards.
Atsushii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle lands with a left to the head.
Atsushii'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.
Atsushii lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Atsushii avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atsushii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Atsushii.
Atsushii is trying to drag Doyle to the mat but Doyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jimmy Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuroda Atsushii.
Doyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Atsushii.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atsushii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atsushii throws a head punch that misses.
Atsushii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Atsushii lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Doyle - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doyle.
Good body shot from Doyle.
Atsushii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atsushii breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Atsushii. That's going to slow Doyle down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Atsushii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Doyle doesn't seem phased though.
Doyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doyle tries to land a leg kick but Atsushii saw it coming and moves away.
Atsushii gets tackled into the cage by Doyle. Doyle maintains the clinch.
Doyle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atsushii's efforts to push away.
Atsushii blocks a body shot from Doyle.
Atsushii can't find room to land a body shot as Doyle controls the action.
Atsushii slowing the pace effectively.
Atsushii is looking for a takedown.
Atsushii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Doyle tries to work over Atsushii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atsushii has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Doyle after a bit of a struggle.
Doyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Atsushii working aggressively here.
Atsushii is working for takedown but Doyle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Doyle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle tries to throw a body punch but Atsushii avoids it by throwing Doyle back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Doyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atsushii has Doyle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doyle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atsushii tries to score a body lock takedown but Doyle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Atsushii is breathing heavily.
Atsushii throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Atsushii.
Atsushii misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Atsushii.
Atsushii is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doyle is defending well.
Doyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Doyle.
Nice body punch from Atsushii.
A short right from Doyle.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
Doyle misses with a punch to the body.
Doyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Doyle lands.
Atsushii misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Doyle dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Doyle throws a jab when Atsushii was well out of range.
Atsushii staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Atsushii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Atsushii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doyle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atsushii throws a leg kick but Doyle sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doyle misses with a hook
and Atsushii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doyle thumps Atsushii with a low kick.
Doyle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atsushii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushii throws a head punch that misses.
Atsushii misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Doyle fails to land.
Atsushii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atsushii throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Atsushii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atsushii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushii goes for a takedown attempt but Doyle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Atsushii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Doyle works the jab nicely.
Doyle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Atsushii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doyle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atsushii slips a jab from Doyle.
Doyle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doyle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atsushii.
Doyle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doyle throws a leg kick that misses.
Jimmy Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atsushii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doyle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doyle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atsushii doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuroda Atsushii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atsushii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atsushii is looking for the big counter here.
Doyle avoids the body shot from Atsushii.
Doyle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atsushii.
Doyle lands with a hook. Atsushii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doyle throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot by Doyle.
Doyle misses with a straight left.
Doyle pushes Atsushii up against the cage in a clinch.
Atsushii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crunch! Doyle slams his shin into Atsushii's torso.
Doyle walks into a jab.
Atsushii throws a head kick but Doyle moves out of range.
Atsushii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Doyle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Atsushii is rocked!
Doyle connects with a looping right hand.
Atsushii is still on wobbly legs! Can Doyle finish him?
Doyle is stalking Atsushii. Atsushii circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Doyle, and it's lights out! Atsushii really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Doyle!
Jimmy Doyle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Thorn (ranked 711 p4p, 100 weight class) and Samuel Douglas (ranked 693 p4p, 96 weight class). Douglas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bob Marley - Three Little Birds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Douglas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn misses with a low kick as Douglas jumps back.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas walks into a stiff left hand from Thorn.
Nice uppercut lands for Thorn. That snapped Douglas's head back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Douglas. That's going to slow Thorn down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorn.
Thorn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thorn throws a hook but Douglas avoids it easily.
Douglas checks a low kick from Thorn.
Thorn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Douglas waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Thorn to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Damien Thorn has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas is looking to advance position but Thorn has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn working Douglas over with strikes here.
Douglas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Douglas tries to lock up and control but Thorn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Douglas is desperately trying to improve his position but Thorn has a good base and remains in mount.
Douglas tries to hold on but Thorn pushes him away.
Thorn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like Samuel Douglas has been cut.
Douglas tries to hold on but Thorn pushes him away.
Thorn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Douglas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That has opened up Samuel Douglas's cut even more.
Thorn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Douglas on the ground.
Thorn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The cut above Samuel Douglas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Douglas wants to control but Thorn is having none of it.
Douglas regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn winds up and cracks Douglas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Samuel Douglas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Douglas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Damien Thorn!
During a confident post fight interview, Damien Thorn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Samuel Douglas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shout out to my Dad, Dustin Douglas. I'm sorry I let you down tonight, but I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brody Kavanagh (ranked 161 p4p, 19 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 360 p4p, 44 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brody Kavanagh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinyard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kavanagh misses with a kick to the body
and Vinyard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vinyard misses with a straight right.
Kavanagh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kavanagh feints and then cracks Vinyard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vinyard down.
Vinyard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kavanagh lands a really nice looking cross but Vinyard seems unphased.
Vinyard lands a nice shot to the body.
Kavanagh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Kavanagh clobbers Vinyard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vinyard misses with a hook.
Vinyard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kavanagh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vinyard to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Kavanagh misses.
Vinyard moves into the clinch.
Kavanagh looking to slow down the pace here.
Vinyard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vinyard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kavanagh.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kavanagh backwards.
Kavanagh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kavanagh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard.
Kavanagh has a couple of punches blocked by Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with a punch to the body.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kavanagh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Vinyard.
Kavanagh manages to break the clinch.
Kavanagh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kavanagh scores with a nice right hand.
Kavanagh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinyard throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Kavanagh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A shot to the liver by Vinyard. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinyard clobbers Kavanagh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kavanagh throws a front kick aimed at Vinyard's knee but Vinyard avoids it well.
Kavanagh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Vinyard as he checks the leg kick.
Vinyard looks to land a left hand but Kavanagh moved out of range nicely.
Vinyard checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinyard! But no joy.
Kavanagh moves away from the strike by Vinyard.
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kavanagh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vinyard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vinyard wants to counter with a clinch but Kavanagh pushes him away.
Kavanagh looks to land a left hand but Vinyard moved out of range nicely.
Vinyard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kavanagh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kavanagh cracks Vinyard with a good jab.
Vinyard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vinyard is rocked!
Kavanagh drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Vinyard right on the button. Vinyard goes down! Kavanagh follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kavanagh gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Kavanagh!
Brody Kavanagh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Erikson (ranked 366 p4p, 55 weight class) and Ja Wuan Robinson (ranked 115 p4p, 16 weight class). Erikson 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Into Battle - Ensiferum. Robinson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Leif Erikson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ja Wuan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Robinson as he checks the leg kick.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Erikson connects with an inside leg kick.
Erikson tries to keep at a distance but Robinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robinson tries to work over Erikson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Robinson.
A head punch on the inside from Erikson fails to land.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Erikson .
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Robinson.
Erikson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson tries to work over Erikson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Robinson.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Erikson .
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Erikson is working Robinson over against the cage.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Robinson.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson lands with a right to the head.
Erikson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erikson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Erikson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Robinson.
Robinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson lands a good knee to the midsection. Robinson won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Robinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robinson tries to work over Erikson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson tries to work over Erikson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson is leaning against Erikson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Good body shot from Robinson.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson is breathing heavily.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson has Robinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson lands a body punch.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erikson .
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson pushes Erikson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Robinson.
Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Erikson .
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Erikson s head.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson pushes Erikson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Wuan Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Erikson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Robinson instigates a clinch.
Robinson presses Erikson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson working aggressively here.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Erikson scores with a shoulder strike.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erikson .
A right hand to the body from Robinson.
Robinson tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson lands a body shot.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robinson uses from the top position.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Erikson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
Erikson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.
Robinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Erikson !
Robinson controlling his opponent.
Erikson is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson looking to control but Erikson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robinson controlling from mount.
Erikson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson controlling the pace for now.
Robinson is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Erikson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Erikson is looking to escape.
Erikson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erikson is desperately trying to improve his position but Robinson has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erikson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ja Wuan Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Erikson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson tries to clinch but Erikson is having none of it.
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Erikson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Erikson swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Erikson throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Erikson misses with a straight left.
Robinson throws out a counter right but Erikson avoids it with no problem.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands with a good body shot.
Erikson tries a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Erikson in his tracks.
Robinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robinson checks the leg kick.
Ja Wuan Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson lands a jab to the nose.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erikson doesn't seem bothered though.
Robinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Erikson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robinson sprawls well. Robinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Erikson gets slowly back to his feet.
Leif Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson tries to clinch but Erikson is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robinson.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erikson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Robinson.
Erikson motions for Robinson to come forward. Erikson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Robinson.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Erikson tries to keep at a distance but Robinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Erikson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Robinson.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Erikson is rocked!
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Erikson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson throws a big uppercut that drops Erikson ! More strikes from Robinson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Erikson lies dazed against the cage as Robinson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ja Wuan Robinson!
Ja Wuan Robinson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Latka Gravas (ranked 88 p4p, 11 weight class) and Anton Obuhov (ranked 91 p4p, 12 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Obuhov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obuhov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gravas walks into a stiff left hand from Obuhov.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obuhov.
Obuhov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gravas sprawls well initially but Obuhov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gravas wants to improve his position but Obuhov is controlling well.
Obuhov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gravas defending well though.
Gravas 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.
Gravas manages to get to full guard.
Obuhov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obuhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gravas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Obuhov preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Gravas keeps moving.
Gravas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Obuhov defends well.
Obuhov postures up in Gravas 's guard and throws a big left but Gravas blocks it.
Obuhov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravas managing to control the position.
Obuhov works over Gravas with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Gravas managing to control the position.
Obuhov throws a big elbow that misses.
Obuhov is in close to Gravas 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obuhov stands up over Gravas , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Obuhov wants to pass the guard but Gravas is keeping the position.
Obuhov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obuhov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Gravas keeps moving.
Gravas seems keen to control Obuhov's posture.
Gravas controls Obuhov momentarily but Obuhov frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gravas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gravas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Obuhov is in close to Gravas 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obuhov is fighting to break Gravas 's control of his arms but Gravas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Obuhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obuhov preventing the sweep.
Obuhov throws a big elbow that misses.
Obuhov postures up.
Gravas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gravas takes a swing at Obuhov's ribcage but misses.
Obuhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gravas . Obuhov shrugs it off though.
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obuhov.
A little feinted left hand from Gravas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Gravas . No joy for Obuhov on that attempt.
Nice defenses there by Obuhov.
Obuhov misses the jab.
Gravas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obuhov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Obuhov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gravas defends well and Obuhov ends up having to push Gravas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Obuhov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gravas doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab by Obuhov.
Gravas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Obuhov shoots in but no luck this time.
Gravas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gravas slaps away a takedown attempt from Obuhov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good shot there by Obuhov.
Gravas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gravas just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Gravas misses.
Obuhov looks to land a left hand but Gravas moved out of range nicely.
Gravas misses with a wild body shot.
Obuhov tries for a takedown but Gravas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gravas enables Obuhov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gravas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Obuhov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obuhov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas trying to control the position.
Obuhov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Obuhov postures up in Gravas 's guard and throws a big left but Gravas blocks it.
Obuhov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Obuhov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gravas 's head.
Obuhov is looking to pass into half guard but Gravas pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gravas is in guard.
Obuhov wants to improve his position but instead Gravas has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas is trying to work for a kimura but Obuhov is defending well.
Obuhov trying to get back to full guard but Gravas takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Obuhov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Obuhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gravas pulls his head out easily.
Obuhov manages to get to full guard.
Gravas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obuhov is trying to control the position but Gravas postures up.
Obuhov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Obuhov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gravas trying to control the position from guard on top but Obuhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obuhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obuhov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gravas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gravas passes Obuhov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Obuhov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obuhov wants to control but Gravas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gravas wants to pass the guard but Obuhov is defending well.
Obuhov gets full guard.
Gravas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gravas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obuhov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gravas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gravas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gravas 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Obuhov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gravas finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Gravas misses with a body shot.
Obuhov swinging wildly here.
Gravas throws a big counter combination but Obuhov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Obuhov closes the distance but Gravas moves to the side
and Gravas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuhov misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Gravas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obuhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Obuhov misses with an uppercut
enabling Gravas to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Gravas is looking to wear down Obuhov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gravas throws a sloppy head kick and Obuhov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas swings for the body but Obuhov moves out of range.
Gravas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gravas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas looking for a sweep. Not yet Gravas , not yet.
Obuhov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obuhov throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obuhov preventing the sweep.
Obuhov cracks Gravas with a solid left hand.
Anton Obuhov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obuhov stays in close to Gravas 's body and controls the position.
Obuhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gravas is retaining full guard.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Gravas keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Obuhov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obuhov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Latka Gravas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gravas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obuhov is one step ahead there.
Gravas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obuhov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gravas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obuhov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obuhov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obuhov trying to control but Gravas is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gravas is looking to score with low kicks.
Obuhov lands a head shot.
Obuhov moves out of range as Gravas throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas walks into a jab.
Obuhov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Latka Gravas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obuhov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gravas !
Obuhov moves into full mount!
Obuhov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Obuhov wants to control the pace but Gravas is squirming around nicely.
Obuhov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Obuhov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Obuhov raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravas is trying to escape the mount.
Anton Obuhov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gravas tries to hold on but Obuhov pushes him away.
Gravas is trying desperately to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obuhov controlling from the full mount.
Obuhov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gravas 's face.
Obuhov with a couple of short strikes.
Gravas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Obuhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Obuhov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Obuhov!
After winning the bout, Anton Obuhov 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 Street Fighter (ranked 51 p4p, 11 weight class) and Benson Whyte (ranked 89 p4p, 17 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fighter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You Know How I Do It. Whyte is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bob Marley - Jammin. 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
21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Benson Whyte!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Whyte looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good work by Whyte as he checks the leg kick.
Whyte looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whyte walks into a stiff left hand from Fighter.
Fighter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whyte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Street Fighter has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Fighter.
Whyte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter tests Whyte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fighter throws a push kick but Whyte slaps the foot to one side.
Whyte feints a counter leg kick.
Whyte walks into a straight right hand from Fighter.
Fighter gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whyte is defending against the submission attempts here by Fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fighter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fighter is looking for a kimura but Whyte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fighter to get the leverage.
Whyte wants to improve his position but Fighter is controlling well.
Whyte is concentrating on defense, preventing Fighter from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fighter seems to be working for a kimura but Whyte defends the submission attempt.
Fighter prevents Whyte from improving his position.
Whyte is trying to stand.
Whyte is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Whyte is refusing to be controlled, as Fighter sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Whyte misses with a hook.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Whyte throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
Whyte misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Whyte throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fighter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Whyte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fighter.
Whyte misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fighter.
Whyte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fighter lands a leg kick that knocks Whyte off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a body kick that misses
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fighter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fighter showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whyte is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fighter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fighter's back!
What's going on here? Whyte has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
Fighter lands a slapping body shot.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Whyte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fighter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whyte moves away from the strike by Fighter.
Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whyte.
Fighter lands with a nice body punch.
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 Street Fighter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Street Fighter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fighter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Whyte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fighter checks it well.
Whyte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Whyte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fighter counters with a nice uppercut.
Fighter pushes Whyte away with a front kick.
Whyte scores with the left hand. Fighter knows he should have avoided that one.
Whyte throws a big shot that misses.
Fighter thuds his right hand into Whyte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fighter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whyte's waist but Whyte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter off to one side.
Whyte throws a body shot but no joy.
Whyte staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fighter cracks a nice hook into Whyte's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter catches Whyte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Whyte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whyte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Whyte takes one to the chin there.
Fighter tries to clinch there but Whyte circles away.
Fighter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whyte defends it nicely.
Fighter tries to move into range but Whyte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fighter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Whyte's shoulder, as Whyte tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter instigates a clinch.
Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Whyte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
A short uppercut from Whyte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Whyte misses with the head strike.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Fighter lands an uppercut.
Whyte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Street Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whyte struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Fighter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fighter jumps guard but Whyte stands there with Fighter around his waist. Fighter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte throws a head punch that misses.
Whyte can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Whyte scores with a hook to the body.
Whyte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whyte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Whyte misses with a body punch.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Whyte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Whyte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Whyte on the inside.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whyte.
Whyte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fighter trying to stall but Whyte improves his position.
Whyte lands with a left to the head.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Whyte throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Whyte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whyte just stands there and leans against the cage.
Whyte lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Whyte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
Whyte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte presses Fighter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Fighter as the two fighters clinch.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte gets through Fighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter cracks Whyte with a nice body shot.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benson Whyte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Street Fighter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Fighter or perhaps it was just good defense by Whyte, which made it look bad.
Nice cross by Fighter.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Whyte moves away and avoids it.
Whyte lands a body shot.
Whyte moves out of range of the strikes.
Fighter throws a leg kick but Whyte moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whyte! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter throws a hook but Whyte blocks it.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Whyte moves away and avoids it.
Whyte tries a quick counter leg kick but Fighter is wise to it.
Fighter moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Fighter misses
and Whyte counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter misses with a left hand
and Whyte counters with a nice uppercut.
Whyte throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
As Whyte backs away, Fighter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Whyte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fighter checks the leg kick.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Fighter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Whyte misses with a hook.
Fighter throwing a counter right hand but Whyte manages to avoid it.
Fighter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whyte doesn't seem bothered though.
Whyte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Whyte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fighter.
Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whyte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whyte! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter checks a leg kick.
Fighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter scores with the left hand. Whyte knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Fighter finds it's target.
Whyte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Fighter coming out on top.
Whyte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Whyte's head.
A big right from Whyte misses.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Whyte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whyte.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whyte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Street Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter checks a leg kick.
It looked like Fighter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whyte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Whyte feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fighter's calf.
Whyte checks a low kick from Fighter.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whyte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whyte misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fighter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whyte defends well and Fighter ends up having to push Whyte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Whyte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Whyte coming out on top.
Fighter dives in for a single leg takedown but Whyte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Street Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Fighter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whyte moves out of range of the body kick.
Fighter swings widly with a right hand
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whyte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benson Whyte.
I think Whyte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I am the King. Do not forget this'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Archie Griffiths (ranked 58 p4p, 6 weight class) and Esteban San Pedro (ranked 21 p4p, 3 weight class). San Pedro has chosen Gunman as his entrance music. Esteban San Pedro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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147 lbs
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147 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Archie Griffiths!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Esteban San Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths lands a nice hook to San Pedro's body. San Pedro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro.
As San Pedro backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Griffiths connects with a high kick.
Griffiths connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed San Pedro momentarily.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
San Pedro throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
San Pedro moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths blocks a jab.
Griffiths appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griffiths throws a leg kick that misses.
Griffiths looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffiths. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Griffiths fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy left from Griffiths finds it's target.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
San Pedro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griffiths connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! San Pedro scrambles back to his feet.
Griffiths lands a slapping body shot.
San Pedro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffiths to score with a decent uppercut.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
San Pedro feints and then cracks Griffiths's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Griffiths down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Griffiths finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths lands with an uppercut that bounces San Pedro off the cage and back into range.
Griffiths works the jab nicely.
San Pedro defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
San Pedro 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.
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
San Pedro feints a counter leg kick.
Griffiths has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from San Pedro finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffiths's head.
Griffiths lands a nice looking body kick.
Griffiths smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffiths thows a leg kick but San Pedro checks it
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but San Pedro ducks down to avoid it.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
Good standup being displayed there by Griffiths as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths lands with a hook. San Pedro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griffiths is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
Griffiths lands a two punch combo.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffiths throws a hook but San Pedro avoids it easily.
San Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Griffiths on the side of the head.
San Pedro thumps Griffiths with a low kick.
Griffiths takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Griffiths walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
San Pedro misses the jab.
Griffiths goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Griffiths backing away here, and San Pedro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
San Pedro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San Pedro lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
It looks like Griffiths has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Crunch! San Pedro slams his shin into Griffiths's torso.
San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Griffiths's knee but Griffiths avoids it well.
Griffiths misses with a body punch
and San Pedro counters with a two punch combo.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro misses with a kick to the body.
Griffiths checks a low kick from San Pedro.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Griffiths, right into the meat.
San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
San Pedro throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and San Pedro counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffiths swinging wildly here.
That kick from Griffiths tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Griffiths throws a body shot but no joy.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but San Pedro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Griffiths has got the better of the exchanges.
San Pedro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
San Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San Pedro can do to turn this around?
A lazy body kick from Griffiths
and San Pedro counters with an inside leg kick.
Griffiths throws the kick towards the body but San Pedro avoids it.
San Pedro missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffiths tries to bum rush San Pedro with a series of wild strikes but San Pedro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one.
Griffiths feints and then cracks San Pedro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow San Pedro down.
Griffiths with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths throws a solid leg kick but San Pedro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffiths.
Griffiths throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San Pedro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Griffiths misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and San Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
San Pedro loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths scores with a shot to the body.
San Pedro with a nice cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for San Pedro.
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro tries to work over Griffiths's front leg with a kick but Griffiths checks it.
Jab, jab by Griffiths - just one landing.
Griffiths connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As San Pedro backs away, Griffiths returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Griffiths is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Griffiths takes a body punch but keeps moving.
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Griffiths fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
San Pedro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths misses the body punch
and San Pedro counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Griffiths throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San Pedro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Griffiths takes a step back to recover.
Griffiths misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths scores with a decent looking hook.
San Pedro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Griffiths, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths lands with a left to the head.
San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
San Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from San Pedro.
Griffiths blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griffiths is trying to force a seperation but San Pedro has the dominant position.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths misses with the head strike.
Griffiths lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards.
Griffiths is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from San Pedro.
Griffiths misses with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
San Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
Griffiths has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Griffiths blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffiths working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffiths lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
San Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griffiths or not.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San Pedro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
San Pedro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffiths.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
San Pedro is looking to control Griffiths's arms but Griffiths gets an underhook and turns him. Now San Pedro has his back to the cage.
San Pedro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
San Pedro lands a body punch.
San Pedro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
San Pedro misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban San Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
San Pedro looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Archie Griffiths is winning the standup battle so far.
San Pedro gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Griffiths counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but San Pedro moved away.
San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
San Pedro throws a low kick, looking for Griffiths's leg but Griffiths calmly moves out of range.
Griffiths rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
San Pedro connects with the punch.
San Pedro lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro throws a leg kick that misses.
San Pedro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
San Pedro defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths sizes up San Pedro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Griffiths misses
letting San Pedro counter with a right hand.
Griffiths feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to San Pedro's calf.
Nice defenses there by San Pedro.
Griffiths throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths thumps San Pedro with a low kick.
A jab from San Pedro misses.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths.
San Pedro swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffiths is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks.
San Pedro throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro lands with a nice body punch.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
San Pedro thows a body kick. Griffiths tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffiths will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Griffiths throws a poor cross that misses
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San Pedro misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
San Pedro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but San Pedro moved away.
Griffiths scores with a hook.
San Pedro blocks a jab.
San Pedro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Griffiths takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffiths misses with a low kick as San Pedro jumps back.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths 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.
San Pedro drops his hands momentarily and Griffiths takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Griffiths jabs at San Pedro's body.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths moves out of range of the body kick from San Pedro.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
San Pedro misses with a straight right.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro checks a leg kick nicely.
Griffiths lands with a kick to the temple. San Pedro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
San Pedro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick.
San Pedro dips to his left and cracks Griffiths with an uppercut!
A leg kick checked by San Pedro.
Griffiths misses with a double jab.
San Pedro is trying to counter with his kicks.
Griffiths takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Archie Griffiths did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Griffiths's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
San Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffiths tries a low kick but San Pedro avoids it.
San Pedro takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
San Pedro checks a leg kick.
San Pedro connects with a right hand. Griffiths shakes it off.
Griffiths scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick from Griffiths lands but San Pedro takes it in his stride.
A low kick from San Pedro is predictable there
and Griffiths counters with a nice low kick that buckles San Pedro's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Griffiths's knee but Griffiths avoids it well.
Griffiths throws a lazy head kick
and San Pedro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San Pedro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
San Pedro misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San Pedro checks a leg kick.
San Pedro counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths slips a straight right by San Pedro.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses.
Griffiths seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
And San Pedro responds with a good body kick, but Griffiths manages to step out the way in time.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths tried to score with a low kick but San Pedro checks it.
San Pedro is trying to counter with his kicks.
Griffiths takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Griffiths sees coming a mile off.
San Pedro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Pedro! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths thumps San Pedro with a low kick.
Griffiths misses the body punch
and San Pedro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Griffiths lands a body shot.
San Pedro misses with a body shot.
Griffiths thuds a left hand into San Pedro's body.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
San Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griffiths checks it well.
Griffiths tries to work over San Pedro's front leg with a kick but San Pedro checks it.
Griffiths misses with a leg kick.
San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
San Pedro misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths punishes San Pedro's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Griffiths if he has to take too many more of those.
San Pedro throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Griffiths throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it.
Griffiths misses with a hook. San Pedro ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths cracks San Pedro with an open hand slap.
San Pedro clinches up against the cage.
Griffiths misses with a body punch.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land.
Griffiths blocking some punches.
Griffiths breaks from the clinch.
Griffiths lunges at San Pedro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by San Pedro's hand.
Griffiths swings away with a body shot that misses
and San Pedro counters with a good low kick that Griffiths was not able to check.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and San Pedro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Griffiths.
A shot to the body from Griffiths misses
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths defending well as San Pedro loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily.
San Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffiths throws out the jab.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from San Pedro.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
San Pedro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Griffiths blocks it well.
Griffiths avoids a kick to the body.
Griffiths gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Griffiths scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths had his way with Esteban San Pedro in that round.
That's time! Griffiths's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San Pedro.
Griffiths turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
San Pedro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
San Pedro moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
San Pedro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths throws a leg kick
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Griffiths is out of range.
Griffiths throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and San Pedro counters with a leg kick.
Griffiths misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
San Pedro throws an off balance right hand
and Griffiths counters with a thumping low kick.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
San Pedro throws a leg kick but Griffiths moved away.
It looked like Griffiths wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griffiths moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffiths pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
San Pedro thinks about the counter body kick.
Griffiths lands with a kick to the temple. San Pedro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Griffiths scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
San Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from San Pedro.
San Pedro is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro.
San Pedro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Griffiths. That one must have hurt.
Nice shot lands for Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffiths works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but San Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Griffiths lands with an uppercut that bounces San Pedro off the cage and back into range.
Griffiths buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Griffiths gets off balance looking for a body kick
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand.
Griffiths lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Archie Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths throws a front kick aimed at San Pedro's knee but San Pedro avoids it well.
San Pedro digs a good hook to Griffiths's body.
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griffiths.
San Pedro swings for the body but Griffiths moves out of range.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esteban San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffiths fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Griffiths throws a leg kick but San Pedro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths throws a right and a left that both miss.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Griffiths lands a head shot.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths cracks San Pedro with a good jab.
Griffiths throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Griffiths throws a nice outside leg kick.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
Griffiths lands a nice leg kick that just misses San Pedro's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
San Pedro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Griffiths there.
San Pedro blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Griffiths.
San Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
San Pedro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
A lazy body kick from Griffiths
and San Pedro counters with a good low kick that Griffiths was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie Griffiths showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffiths has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!
Archie Griffiths retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Archie Griffiths, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Nixon (ranked 18 p4p, 3 weight class) and Joey Kocur (ranked 52 p4p, 8 weight class). 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Evil Nixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Kocur!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kocur scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Kocur throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kocur doesn't seem bothered though.
Nixon tests Kocur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nixon checks a low kick from Kocur.
Kocur sizes up Nixon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kocur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon throws a jab when Kocur was well out of range.
Nixon moves away from the strike by Kocur.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kocur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Kocur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon backing away here, and Kocur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nixon misses with an uppercut. Kocur saw that one coming.
Nixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Nixon thows a body kick. Kocur tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nixon lands a lovely overhand right.
Kocur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nixon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kocur backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon thuds his right hand into Kocur's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nixon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kocur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kocur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nixon's sensitive parts.
Nixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kocurs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joey Kocur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon scores with a sloppy right hand. Kocur should have avoided that one.
Kocur misses with a wild body shot.
Kocur throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon scores with a spinning back kick!
Nixon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Kocur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
Kocur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kocur has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kocur there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Kocur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Kocur looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Nixon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocur lands a nice looking body shot.
Kocur 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.
Kocur looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Kocur misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Kocur wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nice jab there from Kocur.
Nixon throws a solid leg kick but Kocur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nixon.
Nixon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nixon throws a body punch but Kocur moves out of range.
Kocur keeps Nixon at a distance using the push kick.
Nixon slips under a jab from Kocur.
Nixon misses with a looping right.
Kocur throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Kocur lands a lovely overhand right.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocur throws out the jab.
Nixon misses with the body kick
and Kocur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nixon looks for the body kick but Kocur saw that one coming.
Kocur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Kocur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kocur takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kocur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nixon scrambles back to his feet.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kocur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nixon connects with an inside leg kick.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Kocur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kocur throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kocur misses with a body kick.
Kocur misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Kocur.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kocur throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Nixon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nixon is looking for a counter combo.
Nixon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kocur misses with an uppercut.
Nixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Kocur counters with a big head kick but Nixon shrugs it off.
Nixon loads up on a big right hand but Kocur slips the punch.
Nixon misses with a kick to the body.
Nixon is looking to land body kicks.
Kocur thows a body kick. Nixon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kocur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nixon, pushing him back against the cage.
Nixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocur's elbow.
Kocur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kocur lands a hook that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Kocur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nixon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nixon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kocur throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
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 Evil Nixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kocur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab.
Kocur misses with a leg kick.
Evil Nixon is winning the standup battle so far.
Kocur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nixon on the side of the head.
Kocur throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kocur scores with a hook to the body. Nixon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kocur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kocur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nixon slips under a jab from Kocur.
Nixon throws a hook but Kocur avoids it easily.
Kocur 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.
Kocur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocur throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kocur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kocur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kocur tries to clinch up.
Nixon cracks Kocur with an open hand slap.
Nixon throws a front kick aimed at Kocur's knee but Kocur avoids it well.
Kocur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kocur throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kocur trying to land knees to the body.
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kocur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nixon backing away here, and Kocur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kocur checks a leg kick.
Kocur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Kocur misses.
Kocur looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon takes a swing at Kocur's ribcage but misses.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon tries to move into range but Kocur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kocur slips under a jab from Nixon.
Kocur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kocur misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon moves away from the strike by Kocur.
Nixon lands a body shot.
Kocur blocks a head kick by Nixon.
A little jabbing left from Kocur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kocur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Kocur throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kocur lands with a nice body punch.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocur.
Nice defenses there by Kocur.
Nixon misses with an uppercut.
Kocur is looking to clinch but Nixon is avoiding it.
Kocur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon catches Kocur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kocur lands with a nice body punch.
Nixon throws a big shot that misses.
Kocur takes one to the chin there.
Kocur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nixon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kocur. That did some damage!
Nixon misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kocur! But no joy.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kocur throws a head kick that misses.
Kocur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kocur takes the fight into the clinch.
Nixon managing to block the knees to the body from Kocur.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocur moves away.
Kocur only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nixon.
Kocur moves into the clinch successfully.
Kocur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nixon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kocur is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon lands with a light punch inside.
Nixon tries to work over Kocur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kocur tries a knee to the head but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kocur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kocur was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Nixon slips a straight right by Kocur.
Nixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joey Kocur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Kocur is out of range.
Kocur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kocur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kocur.
Nixon looks to land a combination but Kocur avoids it well.
Kocur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kocur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nixon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Kocur.
Decent striking displayed by Nixon there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kocur throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Nixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocur.
Nixon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon fakes the leg kick and cracks Kocur in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocur misses the shot to the body.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Kocur's head but Kocur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Kocur.
Kocur misses the shot to the body.
Kocur blocks the body kick.
Nixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kocur can pounce on him.
Kocur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Kocur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.
Nixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kocur to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocur.
Nixon 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Nixon connects with a body shot that sends Kocur's belly button to the back.
Kocur has Nixon up against the cage in a clinch.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kocur is keeping busy.
Nixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kocur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kocur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nixon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kocur moves out of range of the body kick from Nixon.
Nixon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kocur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kocur lands a nice shot to the body.
Kocur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Kocur.
Kocur doesn't manage to clinch there - Nixon circles away.
Nixon connects with an inside leg kick.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Kocur's shoulder, as Kocur tries to avoid the shot.
Kocur throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kocur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nixon throws a low kick but Kocur avoids it.
Kocur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon scores with a punch to the head.
Kocur digs a good hook to Nixon's body.
Kocur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kocur throws a body kick that misses.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kocur.
Kocur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kocur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nixon tries to counter by clinching up but Kocur breaks away and moves out of range.
Nixon scoring well with a low kick there.
Nixon misses with a hook.
Kocur moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Nixon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kocur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocur.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kocur.
Kocur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Evil Nixon did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kocur connects with a crisp jab.
Kocur throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kocur walks into a left hand.
Kocur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nixon misses the target.
Kocur flicks out a counter leg kick but Nixon steps away.
Nixon looks to throw the jab but Kocur is out of range.
Nixon scores with a nice right hand.
Kocur lands the left hand.
Nixon tries to land a leg kick but Kocur saw it coming and moves away.
Kocur misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nixon connects with the punch.
Kocur connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kocur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon tries to counter by clinching up but Kocur breaks away and moves out of range.
Nixon takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Nixon blocks the low kick.
Kocur looks to land a right hand but Nixon moved out of range.
Kocur scores with a leg kick.
Nixon slips a straight right by Kocur.
Nixon ducks right into an uppercut from Kocur.
Kocur looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kocur slips under a jab from Nixon.
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Nixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kocur.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kocur.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Kocur moved out of range.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Kocur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocur ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kocur doesn't manage to clinch there - Nixon circles away.
Kocur throws a big shot that misses.
Kocur blocks a jab.
Kocur lands with a hook. Nixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kocur has closed the distance and engaged Nixon in a clinch.
Nixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Kocur tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Kocur back against the cage.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kocur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joey Kocur seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kocur unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kocur has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
Nixon avoiding damage as Kocur throws knees to the body.
Kocur tries to land knees in the clinch but Nixon avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon trying to control the position but instead, Kocur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nixon into the cage.
Nixon avoiding damage as Kocur throws knees to the body.
Kocur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nixon.
Nixon tries to work over Kocur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kocur blocks an uppercut.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Kocur.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kocur.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
Kocur with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nixon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Kocur avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Kocur misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocur connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Kocur connects with a knee to the head.
Kocur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Nixon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nixon tries to throw a body punch but Kocur avoids it by throwing Nixon back against the cage.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kocur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kocur with a knee 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!
Kocur blocking some punches.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Kocur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kocur lands a shot to the body.
Kocur blocking some punches.
Kocur tries to land knees in the clinch but Nixon avoids the damage to the body.
Kocur misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Joey Kocur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kocur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Kocur finds it's target.
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick.
Nixon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Kocur misses.
Nixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nixon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kocur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocur manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kocur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocur manages to avoid it.
Kocur attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kocur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nixon can pounce on him.
Nixon throws a right hand that Kocur ducks under and follows up with a left that Kocur also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Kocur.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.
Kocur ducks right into an uppercut from Nixon.
Kocur clinches up against the cage.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon avoiding damage as Kocur throws knees to the body.
Nixon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kocur moves in looking to clinch but Nixon pushes him off.
Kocur misses with a low kick.
Nixon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kocur has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kocur wants to slow Nixon down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Kocur blocks the low kick.
Nixon swinging wildly here.
Kocur gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocur using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nixon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocur.
Kocur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kocur lands with a short shot to the head.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon tries to work over Kocur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nixon manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kocur.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kocur throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kocur ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Kocur sizes up Nixon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kocur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocur swings widly with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kocur misses with a hook.
Kocur misses the body punch
and Kocur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nixon 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 defenses there by Nixon.
Nixon misses with a left hand
and Kocur counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Nixon
and Kocur counters with a stiff right hand.
Kocur loads up on a big right hand but Nixon slips the punch.
A head kick from Nixon lands but Kocur takes it in his stride.
Kocur connects with an inside leg kick.
Kocur blocks a head kick by Nixon.
Kocur defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Kocur ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kocur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
A jab from Kocur misses.
Kocur connects with an inside leg kick.
Kocur needs to keep his hands up - Nixon had a free shot at his head there.
Nixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kocur cracks Nixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nixon throws a hook but Kocur avoids it easily.
A jab from Kocur does it's job there.
Kocur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kocur lands a nice shot that snaps Nixon's head back.
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kocur is looking to clinch.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joey Kocur.
I think Kocur has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joey Kocur!
Joey Kocur is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Joey Kocur 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 8 p4p, 1 weight class) and Wesley Correira (ranked 55 p4p, 9 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Wesley Correira!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correira darts in trying to clinch
and Correira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Correira scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
Slice looks to land a left hand but Correira moved out of range nicely.
Correira throws out a counter right but Slice avoids it with no problem.
Slice misses with a hook. Correira ducked under it nicely.
Correira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slice.
Correira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slice throws a low kick but Correira avoids it.
A nice side step and Correira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Correira looks for the body kick but Slice saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira cracks Slice with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Correira moves away from the strike by Slice.
That kick from Slice tenderised Correira's leg. Correira is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Correira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice wants to land a leg kick but Correira is out of range.
Correira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Correira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slice throws a hook but Correira avoids it easily.
Slice takes a swing at Correira's ribcage but misses.
Correira avoids the body shot from Slice.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correira.
Correira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Correira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slice.
Correira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Slice's head.
Correira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slice misses the body punch
and Correira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Correira.
Slice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slice throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Correira counter with a right hand.
Slice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Correira.
Correira throws the left hand but Slice avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Slice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slice throws a body shot but no joy.
Slice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Correira.
Correira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slice jabs Correira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Correira slips a straight right by Slice.
Correira tries to counter by closing the distance.
Correira cracks a nice hook into Slice's ribs.
A big right from Slice misses.
Slice slips under a jab.
Correira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Correira tries a quick counter leg kick but Slice is wise to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slice.
A slapping leg kick lands for Correira.
Slice throws a hook but Correira avoids it easily.
Correira lands a head shot.
Correira takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Correira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a body punch but Correira moves out of range.
Correira shapes to counter with a head kick.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Correira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Correira fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Slice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Correira throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Slice misses the target.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Correira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correira throws a fast counter high kick but Slice manages to duck under it in time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Correira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Correira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily.
Slice slips a straight right by Correira.
Slice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Correira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Correira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Slice's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Correira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Slice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Correira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slice 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.
Slice throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.
Correira counters with a body kick.
Slice throws a hook but Correira avoids it easily.
Correira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Correira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Wesley Correira has been cut.
Slice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Correira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Correira takes one on the button.
Wesley Correira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slice cracks a nice hook into Correira's ribs.
Correira thuds his right hand into Slice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Slice might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Slice throws a jab but it's blocked by Correira.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Correira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Slice has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Slice and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Correira walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Slice misses the target.
A good leg kick by Slice.
A swing and a miss from Correira.
Slice fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice looks for the body kick but Correira saw that one coming.
Correira raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Slice misses with a hook. Correira ducked under it nicely.
Slice sets himself, and Correira steps forward looking for the clinch! Slice avoids it this time.
Slice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice missing with a left hand there. Correira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Correira tries a quick counter leg kick but Slice is wise to it.
A lazy left from Correira finds it's target.
Correira avoids the body shot from Slice.
Slice defending well as Correira loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Slice misses.
Correira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Slice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
Correira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Slice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Correira.
Slice throws an off balance right hand
and Correira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Correira.
Slice lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice avoids a wild elbow strike from Correira.
Slice misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Correira.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Correira.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Correira lands an elbow inside that Slice shrugs off.
Correira throws a head punch that misses.
Slice throws a punch but it's blocked by Correira.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Correira - that landed with a thud.
Correira lands a nice elbow.
Correira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Correira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Correira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Correira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Slice blocks the elbow strike.
Correira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Correira lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correira lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Correira.
Correira lands an elbow inside that Slice shrugs off.
Correira lands an elbow inside.
Kimbo Slice's cut is getting worse.
Correira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Correira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Correira lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Correira as the two fighters clinch.
Correira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Correira lands a good knee to the midsection. Slice won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Correira.
Correira digs a right hand into Slice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slice's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Correira.
Correira lands an elbow inside that Slice shrugs off.
Slice is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice takes a shot to the head.
Oh Slice is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correira misses with an elbow strike.
Slice seems to have got his legs back now.
Correira misses with an elbow over the top.
Correira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slice's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Correira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Correira cracks Slice with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Slice looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Correira finish him?
Slice connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Slice misses.
Slice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Correira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slice misses with a left hand
and Correira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slice throws a shot from downtown. Correira moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Correira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Correira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
Correira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Correira scores with a decent looking hook.
Slice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correira defending well as Slice loads up on a big left hand.
Correira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Correira. That's going to slow Slice down.
Slice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slice with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Correira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slice throws an off balance right hand
and Correira counters with a stiff right hand.
Slice throws a leg kick that is checked
and Correira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Correira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Correira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Slice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slice.
Correira tries to land a knee to the head but Slice blocks with his arms.
Slice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correira lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Correira lands a shot to the body.
Correira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correira lands an elbow that stopped Slice in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Correira.
Correira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Slice's defenses.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Correira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Correira.
Correira drops Slice onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Slice is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Correira prevents a body shot from Slice.
A left hand lands to the body for Slice.
Correira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slice's elbow.
Correira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Slice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wesley Correira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Correira pushes Slice back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Correira has Slice pressed against the cage. Slice drops his hands and Correira takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Slice tumbling to the canvas! Correira rains down with more punches but Slice was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Correira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira is the new heavyweight champion!
Wesley Correira spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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