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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Nordquist (ranked 4494 p4p, 345 weight class) and Agustin Benitez (ranked 4637 p4p, 349 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Nordquist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Agustin Benitez!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nordquist looking to score a takedown here. Benitez is defending well but Nordquist drives through and ends up in Benitez's guard.
Benitez managing to control the position.
Nordquist wants to control from the top but Benitez keeps moving.
Nordquist stays in close to Benitez's body and controls the position.
Nordquist passes Benitez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Benitez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordquist trying to control the action but Benitez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Nordquist is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nordquist trying to advance position but Benitez counters by regaining guard.
Nordquist stopping the sweep attempt from Benitez.
Benitez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Benitez is trying to control the position but Nordquist postures up.
Nordquist won't allow Benitez to sweep him 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.
Benitez keeping moving, preventing Nordquist from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Benitez keeping full guard, as Nordquist tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Benitez has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Nordquist.
Benitez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nordquist breaks from the clinch.
Benitez clinches up against the cage.
Benitez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Check out the look on Benitez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Benitez throws a strike aimed at the side of Nordquist's head but Nordquist avoids it well.
Nordquist is looking to reverse the position.
Benitez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nordquist is trying to escape the position but Benitez is controlling the position.
Benitez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist wants to control but Benitez postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benitez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Benitez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Benitez is trying to get an arm triangle but Nordquist is defending well.
Nordquist is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Benitez is controlling him well.
Nordquist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Benitez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nordquist is trying to get back to half guard.
Nordquist sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nordquist wants to control but Benitez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nordquist is trying is best to control the position here.
Benitez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benitez is trying to control the action in half guard but Nordquist is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Benitez prevents Nordquist from standing back up.
Nordquist trying to control from the bottom.
Benitez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nordquist trying to control but Benitez postures up.
Nordquist is trying is best to control the position here.
We've been informed that Benitez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benitez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Benitez seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agustin Benitez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benitez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nordquist scores with a punch to the head.
Nordquist throws out a powerful jab.
Benitez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nordquist counters with a nice body kick.
Nordquist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benitez fails with the takedown.
John Nordquist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Agustin Benitez.
Benitez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nordquist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benitez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nordquist scores with a jab to the body.
Agustin Benitez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benitez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Benitez is rocked!
Nice straight punches there by Nordquist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nordquist.
Benitez is still on wobbly legs! Can Nordquist finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nordquist dances in with a quick combination. Benitez is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nordquist snaps Benitez's head back. Benitez stumbles backwards against the cage. Nordquist steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Benitez's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Benitez just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Nordquist!
Post fight, John Nordquist stared into the camera and said 'Im back and ready to kill.. I want to thank my new manager Mr Stig Zapp'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Bellafontane (ranked 5299 p4p, 165 weight class) and Daniel Brand (ranked 1981 p4p, 78 weight class). Sam Bellafontane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Bellafontane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Brand. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brand.
Bellafontane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brand sprawls well initially but Bellafontane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brand manages to escape and get back to his feet!
No luck for Bellafontane with that takedown attempt.
Bellafontane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brand tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bellafontane is in Brand's guard.
Brand uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brand lands a really nice looking cross but Bellafontane seems unphased.
Bellafontane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sam Bellafontane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellafontane manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brand on his heels. He'll look to pass Brand's guard now, I'm sure.
Brand wriggles free and stands up.
Bellafontane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brand tries to avoid it but Bellafontane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brand to the ground. Brand escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bellafontane is breathing heavily.
Bellafontane shoots and misses
and Brand counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Bellafontane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brand lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brand lands a slapping body shot.
Brand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brand works Bellafontane's body with a nice hook.
Brand cracks Bellafontane with a hook to the temple - Bellafontane is on wobbly legs here! Brand swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bellafontane falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Brand wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daniel Brand!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Burke Heimer (ranked 4138 p4p, 178 weight class) and Haislan Garcia (ranked 1955 p4p, 95 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Haislan Garcia enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Burke Heimer !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Haislan Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Heimer 's head back.
Heimer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Heimer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Heimer .
Garcia lands a glancing blow to the side of Heimer 's head.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Heimer moved out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heimer ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia moves out of range as Heimer strikes.
A head kick misses from Heimer .
Garcia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia throws a hook but Heimer blocks it.
Garcia looks to land a combination. Heimer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a punch to the head.
Heimer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. Heimer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good exchange - Heimer coming out on top.
Heimer throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Heimer misses with a series of wild punches.
Heimer slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia feints a jab promting Heimer to slip. Garcia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Heimer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Heimer lands with an uppercut that bounces Garcia off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Heimer misses its intended target.
Heimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heimer .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heimer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heimer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heimer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garcia finds it's way round the side to connect with Heimer 's head.
Heimer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a right hand that Heimer ducks under and follows up with a left that Heimer also avoids with ease.
As Garcia looks to move away, Heimer throws a big counter combo but Garcia just gets out of the way.
Garcia wants to slow Heimer down by chopping away at his legs.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Heimer 's knee but Heimer avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimer . Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia misses with a leg kick
and Heimer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heimer wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Heimer moved out of range.
Garcia is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heimer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Heimer throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Garcia catches Heimer right on the button with a cross.
Heimer defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Heimer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Heimer misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heimer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heimer misses with an uppercut
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia misses with a body punch
and Heimer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Heimer is trying to pull guard but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Heimer manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Heimer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Heimer has wrist control.
Garcia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heimer is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Heimer keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimer keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heimer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Heimer 's legs - danger averted.
Heimer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heimer is keeping the position for now.
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heimer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Heimer 's legs - danger averted.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.
Garcia trying to control the action but Heimer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garcia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heimer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heimer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heimer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Heimer moves away and avoids it.
Heimer misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia feints a counter leg kick.
Garcia slips a straight right by Heimer .
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haislan Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia misses with a hook
and Heimer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimer throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Heimer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heimer tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haislan Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heimer misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimer .
Heimer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garcia scores with the left hand. Heimer knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Heimer .
Garcia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heimer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heimer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heimer looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
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!
Garcia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heimer doesn't seem bothered though.
Heimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia unleashes a big counter combination but Heimer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heimer swings widly with a right hand
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Garcia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heimer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Heimer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and Heimer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heimer .
Garcia lands a nice uppercut.
Heimer takes a shot to the head.
Heimer tries to pull guard but Garcia won't allow it.
Heimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Heimer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burke Heimer . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heimer backwards.
Heimer fails to pull guard.
I was talking to Heimer 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garcia misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
Heimer blocks an uppercut.
Heimer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garcia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garcia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Garcia.
Garcia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heimer 's elbow.
Garcia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garcia cracks Heimer with a nice body shot.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Heimer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Heimer drives through with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heimer 's guard.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heimer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia is pushing down on Heimer 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Heimer is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Heimer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heimer looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia passes to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia trying to control the position but Heimer is working away.
Heimer tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Garcia is trying to get an arm triangle but Heimer is defending well.
Garcia trying to control the action but Heimer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haislan Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Garcia lunges at Heimer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heimer 's hand.
Garcia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Heimer counter with a right hand.
Heimer ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
The fighters circling - Heimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia throws a hook but Heimer avoids it easily.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heimer . That did some damage!
Garcia slips under a jab from Heimer .
Heimer feints and then cracks Garcia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garcia down.
Heimer ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimer staying out of range there.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Heimer ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Garcia slips a jab from Heimer .
Garcia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia throws a hook but Heimer blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimer misses with a head kick.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heimer 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.
Heimer misses with a wild combination.
Heimer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia scores with a jab. Heimer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
Heimer lands a head kick!
Heimer misses the shot to the body.
Garcia follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Heimer misses.
Garcia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heimer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimer .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Heimer moved out of range.
Heimer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heimer swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimer slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Heimer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Heimer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heimer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heimer .
Heimer swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimer .
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heimer throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heimer .
Garcia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heimer .
Heimer shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heimer slips under a jab.
Heimer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heimer throws a lazy uppercut
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heimer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Heimer under the eye.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Heimer .
Heimer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Heimer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heimer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garcia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heimer misses the jab.
Heimer connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Heimer .
Heimer misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Heimer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heimer .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Heimer controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Heimer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garcia misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garcia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Heimer .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burke Heimer . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Heimer is out of range.
Heimer feinted with a counter takedown.
Garcia connects with a single shot there.
Heimer 's corner calls for a 1-2. Heimer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Burke Heimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia avoids the body shot from Heimer .
Heimer moves forwards but Garcia connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Garcia stuns Heimer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Heimer walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Garcia throws a hook but Heimer blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heimer s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garcia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heimer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heimer drops his hands momentarily and Garcia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haislan Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haislan Garcia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wilder (ranked 1927 p4p, 229 weight class) and Gary Day (ranked 2001 p4p, 237 weight class). Day is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Last minute - Great day to choke you out. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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160 lbs
15 - 16 - 3 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Day!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Wilder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilder throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
Day 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.
A right-left combo lands from Wilder.
Day misses with a leg kick
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilder counters with a stiff right hand.
Jack Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Day.
Wilder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Day throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilder.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilder.
Wilder lands a glancing blow to the side of Day's head.
Day blocks a jab.
Wilder cracks Day with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Day tries to land a leg kick but Wilder saw it coming and moves away.
Wilder feints and then cracks Day's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Day down.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Wilder lands a leg kick that knocks Day off balance momentarily.
Wilder throws a right hand that Day ducks under and follows up with a left that Day also avoids with ease.
Day lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilder at a distance.
Wilder throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Day doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wilder throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder moves forwards but Day connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Wilder throws a body kick that misses.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
Day takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilder throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Day fails to land the takedown.
Wilder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick from Day.
Day takes one to the side of the head.
Wilder fails to land with a series of punches.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilder manages to avoid it.
Day fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Day misses with a few strikes there.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Wilder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good work by Wilder as he checks the leg kick.
Wilder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Wilder moves out of range easily.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Day counters with a two punch combo.
Good leg kick by Day there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Day thumps Wilder with a low kick.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses the jab.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder lands a head kick!
Day moves forwards but Wilder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilder lands a really nice looking cross but Day seems unphased.
Day throws a leg kick but Wilder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder throws a big counter combination but Day scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Day throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder throwing a counter right hand but Day manages to avoid it.
Day misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilder digs a good hook to Day's body.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day cracks the inside of Wilder's front leg.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Day keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Wilder - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day misses with a leg kick.
Wilder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Day to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
Wilder slips a jab from Day.
Day takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Day shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Day closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilder has one foot on Day's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Wilder.
Wilder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Day lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilder.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Day misses with a body kick.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilder misses with an uppercut
and Day counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wilder throws a leg kick that misses.
Wilder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Day lands with a straight right. Wilder didn't see that one coming.
Day has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder cracks Day with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder 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.
Wilder cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Wilder misses.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Jack Wilder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilder.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
Day misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Day tries for a takedown but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilder lands with a cross.
Wilder throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Day scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Wilder misses with a body shot
letting Day counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Day looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilder throws a chopping leg kick but Day manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wilder throws out a leg kick but Day moves out of range and Wilder only half commits.
Day throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Day 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.
Wilder throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day connects with a body shot.
Wilder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
Wilder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Day.
Jab, jab by Wilder - just one landing.
Wilder misses the jab.
Day throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with an uppercut.
Day pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilder is out of range and Day settles back down.
Wilder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Wilder leaves Day with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Day.
Wilder misses with a series of wild punches.
Day moves out of range as Wilder throws a body kick.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilder counters with a good low kick that Day was not able to check.
Wilder scores with a nice strike.
Day lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wilder takes a step back to recover.
Day walks into a left hand.
Day has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilder.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilder.
Wilder lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder cracks Day with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jack Wilder is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Day pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilder is out of range and Day settles back down.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Wilder.
Day cracks Wilder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Day pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Wilder misses with a right hand
and Day counters with a nice body shot.
Day tries a head kick but it misses.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Wilder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilder moves forwards but Day connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
A big left from Day misses.
Day misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Day.
Day lands a leg kick that knocks Wilder off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wilder scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilder throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Day scores with a jab to the body.
Day goes for a double leg but Wilder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilder continues to drive forward.
Day throws a hook but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder takes a kick to the side of the head.
Day's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Day rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilder counters with a left to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Day.
Wilder connects with a high kick.
Day cracks a nice hook into Wilder's ribs.
Wilder cracks Day with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder with a nice cross.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Day feints the counter takedown.
Wilder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Day circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Wilder throws a hook but Day blocks it.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilder with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Day. Wilder shrugs it off though.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Day with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Day darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilder throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Wilder misses with a two punch combination.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Day follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Day throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Day misses with a looping left.
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!
Day lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Day.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Day moves away.
Day has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Wilder.
Wilder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Day lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilder misses with a straight right.
Day fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilder on the side of the head.
Day looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilder is fending him off so far but Day persists. Nope, Wilder circles away and we're back to standing.
Day scores with a head kick.
Day ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Day.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Day connects with a single shot there.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Wilder misses with a left hand
and Day counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilder manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gary Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day postures up in Wilder's guard and throws a big left but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Day postures up.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilder controls Day momentarily but Day frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilder. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Day fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Day scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Wilder finds it's target.
Day lands a high kick!
Day changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilder tries to avoid it but Day manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilder to the ground. Wilder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Day.
Day throws a right hand that misses
and Wilder counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Day closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Day throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Wilder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Day.
Well Wilder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Wilder!
A relieved looking Jack Wilder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 267 p4p, 36 weight class) and Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 588 p4p, 76 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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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin tries to land a body kick
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice body shot.
Gavin ducks right into an uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Ozolinsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a straight right hand.
Gavin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozolinsh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gavin scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gavin. That's going to slow Ozolinsh down.
Ozolinsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ozolinsh scores with a nice strike.
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!
A shot to the liver by Gavin. Beautiful body shot.
Gavin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ozolinshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin avoids a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Gavin misses with a straight right.
Gavin connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Ozolinsh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gavin checks it well.
Ozolinsh throws a front kick that sends Gavin stumbling back into the cage.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
A jab lands there for Gavin.
We've been informed that Ozolinsh 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.
Ozolinsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh misses with a right hand
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Ozolinsh 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.
Gavin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gavin cracks Ozolinsh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ozolinsh lands a jab.
Ozolinsh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch up but Gavin circles away and keeps his distance.
Gavin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Gavin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy body kick from Ozolinsh
letting Gavin counter with a right hand.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
Gavin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ozolinsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Gavin is just out of range.
Gavin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gavin blocks a jab.
Gavin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ozolinsh avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Ozolinsh throws a chopping leg kick but Gavin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin tries to counter by clinching up but Ozolinsh breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavin thuds a left hand into Ozolinsh's body.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
Gavin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ozolinsh manages to circle out of the way.
Ozolinsh throws out a loose jab but Gavin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gavin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ozolinsh has Gavin up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Gavin misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin scores with a hook to the body.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the head.
Gavin misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Gavin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick
and Gavin counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh gets through Gavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ozolinsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with the head strike.
Ozolinsh pushes Gavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gavin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Gavin.
Gavin tries to throw a body punch but Ozolinsh avoids it by throwing Gavin back against the cage.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gavin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozolinsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gavin swings wildly with an uppercut but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gavin.
Ozolinsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ozolinsh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gavin counters with a leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Gavin moves away and avoids it.
Gavin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ozolinsh throws a push kick but Gavin slaps the foot to one side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ozolinsh. That's going to slow Gavin down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Gavin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ozolinsh sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ozolinsh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gavin to score with a decent uppercut.
Gavin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozolinsh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gavin.
Gavin throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gavin.
Ozolinsh avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gavin sizes up Ozolinsh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin lands an overhand right.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gavin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gavin dips to his left and cracks Ozolinsh with an uppercut!
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Ozolinsh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gavin doesn't seem phased though.
Gavin slips under a jab.
Gavin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gavin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh moves out of range as Gavin throws a body kick.
A big left from Gavin misses.
Ozolinsh scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh jabs Gavin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gavin slips a jab from Ozolinsh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gavin cracks Ozolinsh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gavin misses the body punch
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Gavin misses with a body shot.
Gavin throws a body punch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Gavin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Gavin lands with a straight right. Ozolinsh didn't see that one coming.
Ozolinsh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gavin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gavin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gavin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gavin scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Gavin's body. Gavin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gavin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Gavin connects with a looping right hand.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gavin.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Ozolinsh misses.
Gavin misses with a hook
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ozolinsh.
Gavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ozolinsh lands a slapping body shot.
A left lands for Ozolinsh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gavin with a body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh throws a solid leg kick but Gavin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozolinsh.
A bone on bone clash there as Gavin blocks the leg kick.
Gavin misses with a kick to the body.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight right.
Gavin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Gavin lands a leg kick that knocks Ozolinsh off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gavin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the nose.
Tommy Gavin's cut is getting worse.
Ozolinsh misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin throws a head kick that misses.
Ozolinsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gavin missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Gavin misses the target.
Ozolinsh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gavin blocks it well.
Ozolinsh rushes Gavin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gavin's elbow.
Gavin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Gavin.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh tries to break the clinch but Gavin is controlling the position.
Gavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gavin struggles to land a body shot inside as Ozolinsh controls his hands.
Gavin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Gavin blocks it.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Gavin blocking some punches.
Gavin blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Gavin digs a right hand into Ozolinsh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ozolinsh's gas tank.
Ozolinsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gavin lands with a light punch inside.
Gavin cracks Ozolinsh with a nice body shot.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Teodors Ozolinsh just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gavin scores with a leg kick.
Gavin tries to land a body kick
and Ozolinsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gavin punishes Ozolinsh's body with a nice straight punch.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gavin moves away.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gavin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gavin tries to move into range but Ozolinsh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozolinsh throws an off balance right hand
and Gavin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Ozolinsh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Gavin - just one landing.
Gavin checks a leg kick.
Gavin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gavin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gavin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Gavin lands with a slapping head kick.
Gavin throws a poor cross that misses
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ozolinsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavin, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gavin prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Gavin trying to control the position but instead, Ozolinsh has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gavin into the cage.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gavins head.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand into Gavin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gavin's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Gavin controls his hands.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Gavin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gavin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ozolinsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Ozolinsh.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gavin.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gavin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh digs a right hand underneath Gavin's ribcage. Gavin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gavin throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ozolinsh.
Gavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gavin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh gets through Gavin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh works on Gavin's body with a couple of short punches.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Ozolinsh misses with a body punch.
Ozolinsh working aggressively here.
Gavin can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Gavin has a couple of punches blocked by Ozolinsh.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
Ozolinsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozolinsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gavin's sensitive parts.
Ozolinsh cracks a nice hook into Gavin's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozolinsh as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gavin throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Gavin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gavin connects with a right hand. Ozolinsh shakes it off.
Ozolinsh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gavin.
Gavin misses the jab.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Gavin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh misses with a lunging right hand
and Gavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gavin misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Ozolinsh.
Gavin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ozolinsh's head.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick but Gavin moves out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ozolinsh wants to slow Gavin down by chopping away at his legs.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Gavin tries to counter by clinching up but Ozolinsh breaks away and moves out of range.
Gavin 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.
Ozolinsh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gavin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh defending well as Gavin loads up on a big left hand.
Ozolinsh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gavin momentarily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gavin - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh punishes Gavin's body with a nice straight punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gavin checks a leg kick.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Gavin misses.
Ozolinsh lands a front kick.
Ozolinsh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Gavin misses.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gavin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ozolinsh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tommy Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Gavin tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh misses with a low kick as Gavin jumps back.
Gavin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gavin checks a low kick from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh wants to land a leg kick but Gavin is out of range.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gavin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ozolinsh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gavin takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Gavin.
Well Ozolinsh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 47:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh is the new lightweight champion!
Teodors Ozolinsh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Expendable Crewman V (ranked 335 p4p, 15 weight class) and Oson Bon (ranked 1397 p4p, 56 weight class). Crewman V kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Warrior song. Oson Bon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Expendable Crewman V's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Expendable Crewman V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Oson Bon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Crewman V misses
letting Bon counter with a right hand.
It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
Bon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Crewman V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bon.
Crewman V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crewman V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bon.
Crewman V scores with a body shot.
Crewman V looks to land a body kick but Bon moved away.
Bon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bon avoids the body shot from Crewman V.
It seemed like Bon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crewman V moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bon's coach down at London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crewman V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crewman V misses with a looping right.
Crewman V throws a body punch but Bon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crewman V paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bon misses with a straight right.
Bon ducks under a wild hook from Crewman V.
Bon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Bon.
Bon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bon avoids the body shot from Crewman V.
Bon misses with a looping left.
Crewman V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crewman V tries to score with a low kick but Bon moves his leg out of the way.
Bon throws a body shot but no joy.
Expendable Crewman V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crewman V throws a head kick that misses
and Crewman V takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crewman V counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crewman V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crewman V throws the kick towards the body but Bon avoids it.
Bon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crewman V throws a leg kick which misses Bon's front leg but catches the back leg as Bon tries to avoid it.
Bon throws a jab but it's blocked by Crewman V.
Crewman V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bon was well out of range. Poor timing from Crewman V.
Crewman V throws a hook to the side of Bon's head but Bon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crewman V thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A cross from Bon lands.
Crewman V lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bon will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bon connects with a body shot that sends Crewman V's belly button to the back.
Crewman V misses with a body shot.
Bon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Bon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crewman V throws a jab when Bon was well out of range.
Bon blocks a jab.
Bon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crewman V tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bon checks a low kick from Crewman V.
Bon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Crewman V finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Crewman V misses
and Bon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crewman V pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crewman V is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Crewman V throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bon throws a shot from downtown. Crewman V moves away and avoids it.
Crewman V 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.
Crewman V throws a leg kick but Bon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bon throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bon misses with a looping right.
Crewman V comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crewman V uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bon.
Crewman V fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bon just manages to avoid it.
Bon avoids the body shot from Crewman V.
Bon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crewman V blocks it well.
Crewman V scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Expendable Crewman V dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Expendable Crewman V's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crewman V moves away from the strike by Bon.
It looks like Oson Bon has been cut.
Bon scores with a jab to the body.
Crewman V bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bon's head.
Expendable Crewman V is winning the standup battle so far.
Crewman V chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crewman V. Bon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. Bon catches Crewman V right on the button with a cross.
Crewman V lands a nice hook to Bon's body. Bon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crewman V throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Bon counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crewman V swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crewman V throws a lazy uppercut
and Bon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crewman V is looking to land body kicks.
Bon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crewman V blocks it well.
A clash of legs there as Bon blocks the low kick.
Crewman V throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crewman V on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Crewman V misses with a right hand
and Bon counters with a nice body shot.
Crewman V moves out of range of the strikes.
Crewman V lands a nice looking body kick.
Bon jabs Crewman V right on the nose. Crewman V blinks but takes it well.
Crewman V dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bon. That did some damage!
Bon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crewman V throws a body punch but Bon moves out of range.
Bon with a hook.
Crewman V is rocked!
Bon weaves into range and cracks Crewman V right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Crewman V goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Bon is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oson Bon!
Oson Bon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Midick Aiken (ranked 172 p4p, 6 weight class) and Tony Bunker (ranked 421 p4p, 15 weight class). Midick Aiken had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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16 - 3 - 0 |
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144 lbs
21 - 11 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Midick Aiken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Bunker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aiken throws a body shot but no joy.
Aiken throws a hook but Bunker avoids it easily.
Aiken misses with a kick to the body
and Bunker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aiken kicks off Bunker and gets to his feet.
Bunker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bunker cracks Aiken with an open hand slap.
Bunker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bunker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aiken is able to avoid easily.
Aiken throws an off balance right hand
and Bunker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bunker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aiken counters with a nice uppercut.
Aiken tries to clinch up.
Aiken throws a hook but Bunker blocks it.
Bunker looks to throw the jab but Aiken is out of range.
Aiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunker was well out of range. Poor timing from Aiken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunker lands with a nice body kick.
Aiken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice combination there by Aiken.
Bunker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker scoring well with a low kick there.
Aiken throws an overhand right that lands on Bunker's shoulder, as Bunker tries to avoid the shot.
Bunker lands with a kick to the temple. Aiken shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bunker misses with a low kick.
Bunker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Bunker misses.
Aiken scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Aiken ducks right into an uppercut from Bunker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Aiken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bunker lands a jab to the nose.
Aiken throws out a loose jab but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Bunker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aiken throws out a loose jab but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aiken slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Aiken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aiken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunker.
Aiken tries to clinch up.
Bunker lands a head kick. Aiken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aiken lands the left hand.
Bunker blocks a jab.
Bunker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aiken in his tracks.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
Aiken blocks a head kick by Bunker.
Aiken stuns Bunker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bunker slips a jab from Aiken.
Aiken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aiken misses with a hook.
Bunker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunker misses with a straight left.
Aiken scores with a decent looking hook.
Aiken cracks Bunker with a good jab.
Bunker misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Aiken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Bunker.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aiken thuds a left hand into Bunker's body.
Aiken is looking to score with low kicks.
Aiken connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but Bunker is out of range.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses.
Bunker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aiken lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aiken.
Bunker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aiken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bunker swats away the attempt to clinch by Aiken.
Bunker lands with a nice body kick.
Bunker misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aiken.
Aiken on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aiken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aiken avoids the head kick by Bunker.
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 Midick Aiken will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bunker cracks Aiken with an open hand slap.
Bunker throws a head kick that half lands.
Aiken checks a leg kick.
Aiken walks into a left hand.
Aiken checks a low kick from Bunker.
Bunker misses with a low kick.
Aiken has Bunker up against the cage in a clinch.
Aiken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bunker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aiken misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker lands an uppercut.
Aiken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Bunker works on Aiken's body with a couple of short punches.
Bunker blocking some punches.
Bunker blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aiken presses Bunker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bunker tries a body shot but Aiken blocks it.
Bunker lands a left hand.
Bunker throws a punch but it's blocked by Aiken.
Aiken lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aiken.
Aiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aiken backwards.
Aiken blocks a body shot from Bunker.
Aiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aiken is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aiken misses with a punch to the body.
Aiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aiken prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunker.
Aiken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aiken prevents a body shot from Bunker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Tony Bunker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker misses with the head strike.
Bunker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Aiken.
Bunker misses with the head strike.
Aiken swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aiken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bunker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aiken gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Aiken.
Bunker just leaning against Aiken, taking a breather.
Aiken throws a head punch that misses.
Bunker lands with a right to the head.
Aiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aiken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aiken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Aiken.
A nice left hand lands by Aiken.
Bunker misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Bunker.
Bunker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Aiken fails to land.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Aiken.
Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aiken.
Bunker tries to work over Aiken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aiken throws a head punch that misses.
Aiken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aiken is trying to maintain a safe position but Bunker gets an underhook and turns Aiken into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Bunker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aiken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bunkers head.
Bunker gets through Aiken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aiken tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Bunker digs a right hand into Aiken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aiken's gas tank.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aiken blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aiken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aiken misses with some punches.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunker lands with a short shot to the head.
Aiken misses with a punch to the body.
Aiken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aiken lands with a short shot to the head.
Bunker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aiken after a bit of a struggle.
Midick Aiken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bunker.
Bunker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bunker tries to throw a body punch but Aiken avoids it by throwing Bunker back against the cage.
Bunker looking for a takedown.
Aiken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Aiken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tony Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunker tries to score with a low kick but Aiken moves his leg out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Bunker there.
Aiken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunker.
Bunker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Bunker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Aiken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aiken moves out of range of the body kick.
Tony Bunker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Aiken.
Aiken jabs Bunker right on the nose. Bunker blinks but takes it well.
Aiken looks to land a left hand but Bunker moved out of range nicely.
Aiken throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bunker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bunker is trying to control the action in half guard but Aiken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aiken tries to kick Bunker off but Bunker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bunker trying to control from half guard but Aiken is working away.
Aiken tries to get to full guard but Bunker has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aiken is not content to let Bunker control the position.
Aiken is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bunker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bunker's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker turns into Aiken and is now in his guard.
Aiken has his hands on Bunker's head, controlling the position.
Aiken trying to control the position.
Bunker lands a couple of digs.
Aiken is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Aiken has Bunker pulled in close to control his posture.
Bunker is looking to work some ground and pound but Aiken has wrist control.
Bunker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aiken wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bunker is now in half guard.
Aiken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bunker is working away from the top position though.
Aiken might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bunker lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aiken looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aiken trying to control here.
Bunker is stalling here. Aiken is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bunker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Aiken has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bunker is trying to control Aiken's posture but Aiken avoids it.
Aiken wants to control but Bunker is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aiken decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Aiken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bunker is looking to land body kicks.
Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aiken tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Bunker misses.
Bunker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunker shoots in for a takedown but Aiken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Midick Aiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunker misses with a low kick as Aiken jumps back.
Bunker's corner calls for a 1-2. Bunker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bunker tries a head kick but it misses.
Bunker cracks Aiken with a good jab.
Aiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunker.
Bunker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiken swings for the body but Bunker moves out of range.
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aiken throws a right hand that misses
and Bunker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aiken.
Aiken scores with a jab to the body.
Bunker cracks Aiken with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Bunker.
An attempted straight right counter from Aiken misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Aiken.
Bunker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aiken. That did some damage!
Aiken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunker.
Bunker misses with a low kick.
Aiken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiken takes one on the button.
Bunker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aiken is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker really dominated that 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Bunker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunker throws a right hand that misses
and Aiken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bunker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bunker.
Bunker throws a head kick but Aiken moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Bunker as he connects with a hook.
Bunker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aiken defending well as Bunker loads up on a big left hand.
Aiken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aiken throws an overhand right that lands on Bunker's shoulder, as Bunker tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Bunker tenderised Aiken's leg. Aiken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bunker misses with a hook to the body
and Aiken cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aiken throws a push kick but Bunker slaps the foot to one side.
Aiken moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Aiken as Bunker shoots in.
Bunker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aiken.
Aiken is looking to counter punch.
Bunker throws a sloppy head kick
and Aiken counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bunker feints and then cracks Aiken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aiken down.
A slow jab from Aiken misses its intended target.
Aiken throws a hook but Bunker blocks it.
Aiken misses with a body shot.
Bunker lands a jab to Aiken's midsection.
Bunker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aiken. Bunker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunker swings for the body but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bunker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Bunker misses its intended target.
Bunker avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Aiken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bunker.
Bunker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aiken.
Bunker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bunker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bunker connects with a nice looking jab.
Aiken misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Bunker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bunker.
Aiken throws a lazy right hand but Bunker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aiken on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aiken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bunker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunker.
Aiken backing away here, and Bunker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aiken avoids the body shot from Bunker.
Bunker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bunker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aiken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bunker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aiken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aiken slips under a jab from Bunker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunker. Aiken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aiken closes the distance and pushes Bunker back into the cage.
Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Aiken struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Aiken wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aiken scores with a shoulder strike.
Aiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aiken tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker swings wildly with an uppercut but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aiken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aiken pushes Bunker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunker is trying to drag Aiken to the mat but Aiken just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aiken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bunker misses with some punches.
Bunker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunker working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Midick Aiken will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bunker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aiken. Aiken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bunker is looking to slow Aiken down with leg kicks.
Aiken misses with a straight right.
Aiken moves away from the strike by Bunker.
Aiken pushes Bunker up against the cage in a clinch.
Aiken throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunker has picked Aiken up - he's going for a ride! Bunker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Aiken tries to get to full guard but Bunker has control of the leg.
Aiken wants to get back to his feet.
Aiken wants to improve his position but Bunker is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aiken tries to roll over but Bunker keeps him under control.
Aiken wants to get back to his feet.
Aiken desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bunker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aiken defending well though.
Bunker is keen to just control but Aiken is a slippery customer.
Aiken wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aiken throws a body punch but Bunker moves out of range.
Bunker throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Aiken counter with a right hand.
Bunker scores with a spinning back kick!
Bunker lands a head kick. Aiken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Aiken throws an overhand right that lands on Bunker's shoulder, as Bunker tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Bunker.
Aiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Bunker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A leg kick checked by Bunker.
Bunker punishes Aiken's body with a nice straight punch.
Bunker throws a sloppy head kick and Aiken moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker scores with a hook.
Aiken throws a hook to the side of Bunker's head but Bunker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Bunker tries to counter it with a takedown but Aiken pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Aiken is just out of range.
Bunker throws a body kick that misses.
Aiken is looking to counter punch.
Bunker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aiken checks it well.
Aiken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bunker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bunker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bunker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses
and Aiken counters with a straight right hand.
Aiken digs a good hook to Bunker's body.
Aiken missing with a left hand there. Bunker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aiken slips a jab and a cross from Bunker.
Bunker misses with a kick to the body
and Aiken counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker throws a leg kick
and Aiken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunker goes for a double leg but Aiken avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aiken continues to drive forward.
Aiken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bunker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bunker avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a body kick.
Aiken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bunker.
Bunker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bunker throws a lazy right hand but Aiken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Bunker - just one landing.
Bunker looks to land a body kick but Aiken moved away.
Bunker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aiken checks a leg kick.
Bunker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aiken counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aiken lands with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Bunker.
I think Bunker 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 48:48
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Midick Aiken retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Art Brock!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot.
Brock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Magufuli I V blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Magufuli I V on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magufuli I V quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Brock throws a body kick that misses.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magufuli I V slips under a jab.
Brock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magufuli I V throws out the jab.
Brock lands with a shot to the body.
Brock throws a leg kick but Magufuli I V moved away.
Magufuli I V slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Brock.
Brock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magufuli I V.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock throws a hook but Magufuli I V avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V avoids the body shot from Brock.
Brock throws the kick towards the body but Magufuli I V avoids it.
Magufuli I V 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.
Magufuli I V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magufuli I V slips under a jab.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch there but Brock circles away.
Magufuli I V slips a jab and a cross from Brock.
Brock misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Brock does it's job there.
Magufuli I V lands a jab to the nose.
Brock moves out of range of the body kick.
Magufuli I V moves away from the strike by Brock.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magufuli I V sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Brock misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Magufuli I V on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magufuli I V on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magufuli I V jabs Brock right on the nose. Brock blinks but takes it well.
Brock thuds a left hand into Magufuli I V's body.
Brock lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Magufuli I V.
Brock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Magufuli I V slips a jab from Brock.
Magufuli I V throws a quick counter kick to the body but Brock avoids it.
Brock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Magufuli I V misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V slips under a jab.
Brock 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.
Brock pushes Magufuli I V up against the cage in a clinch.
Brock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magufuli I V lands a nice shot to the body.
Magufuli I V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Magufuli I V lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Magufuli I V working aggressively here.
Brock throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magufuli I V is working Brock over against the cage.
Brock stalling in the clinch.
Brock breaks the clinch.
Brock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brock was well out of range. Poor timing from Magufuli I V.
As Magufuli I V backs off Brock throws a huge counter combo but Magufuli I V manages to avoid it all.
Magufuli I V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brock.
Brock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magufuli I V had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Magufuli I V smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magufuli I V tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brock cracks Magufuli I V with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brock tries a low kick but Magufuli I V avoids it.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Magufuli I V throws a jab when Brock was well out of range.
Brock takes a swing at Magufuli I V's ribcage but misses.
Brock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magufuli I V jabs at Brock's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock misses with a left hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a stiff right hand.
Magufuli I V moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magufuli I V pushes Brock away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Brock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brock checks a leg kick nicely.
Brock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brock thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magufuli I V lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Magufuli I V fails to land.
Brock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magufuli I V throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brocks head.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brock throws an elbow that misses.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brock.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magufuli I V.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch.
Brock scores with a shot to the side of Magufuli I V's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brock taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch.
Magufuli I V gets through Brock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brock.
Brock is leaning against Magufuli I V and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magufuli I V throws a head punch that misses.
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magufuli I V scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magufuli I V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V pushes Brock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brock is breathing heavily.
Brock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magufuli I V takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Magufuli I V.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock takes a shot to the head.
Brock blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brock works on Magufuli I V's body with a couple of short punches.
Kassim Magufuli I V has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Magufuli I V fails to land.
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!
Magufuli I V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brock's elbow.
Brock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brock works on Magufuli I V's body with a couple of short punches.
Brock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V presses Brock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Brock manages to break the clinch.
Brock misses the shot to the body.
Brock tried to score with a low kick but Magufuli I V checks it.
Magufuli I V swings for the body but Brock moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock misses with a lunging right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a straight right hand.
Brock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magufuli I V doesn't seem bothered though.
Brock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magufuli I V momentarily.
Art Brock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brock takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Brock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brock misses the jab.
Magufuli I V throws an overhand right that lands on Brock's shoulder, as Brock tries to avoid the shot.
Magufuli I V throws a big shot that misses.
Brock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brock looks to land a right hand but Magufuli I V moved out of range.
Magufuli I V with a jab.
Brock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brock connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V misses with a lunging right hand
and Brock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brock connects with the punch.
Brock missing with a left hand there. Magufuli I V was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brock misses with an uppercut
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brock's knee momentarily.
Magufuli I V checks a leg kick.
Magufuli I V looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big left from Magufuli I V misses.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Magufuli I V cracks Brock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Brock.
Magufuli I V defending well as Brock loads up on a big left hand.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Magufuli I V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magufuli I V thumps Brock with a low kick.
Magufuli I V closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magufuli I V.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassim Magufuli I V dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Magufuli I V throws a wild body kick that Brock sees coming a mile off.
Magufuli I V is looking to chop away at Brock's legs.
Brock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magufuli I V blocks a low kick nicely.
Brock tries to clinch up but Magufuli I V circles away and keeps his distance.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magufuli I V avoids the body shot from Brock.
A good leg kick by Brock.
Brock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Brock misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a left to the body.
Magufuli I V misses with a low kick.
Magufuli I V works Brock's body with a nice hook.
Brock throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Brock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magufuli I V blocks a head kick by Brock.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brock. That's going to slow Magufuli I V down.
Brock throws a head kick but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
As Brock tries to get set, Magufuli I V tries to push him back and clinch up but Brock manages to avoid the attempt.
Brock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brock lands a high kick!
Brock swings for the body but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Magufuli I V connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brock misses with a left hand
and Magufuli I V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brock misses with an uppercut
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp one two that drops Brock! Magufuli I V thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Brock to his feet! Brock is in big trouble!
Brock is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magufuli I V moves into range and clinches up with Brock.
Brock is still on wobbly legs! Can Magufuli I V finish him?
Brock tries to throw a body punch but Magufuli I V avoids it by throwing Brock back against the cage.
Magufuli I V struggles to land a body shot inside as Brock controls his hands.
Brock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brock seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Brock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V misses with a punch to the body.
Brock prevents a body shot from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Brock avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Magufuli I V lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brock breaks the clinch.
Magufuli I V drives through and clinches with Brock against the cage.
Magufuli I V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magufuli I V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magufuli I V stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brock misses with an elbow over the top.
Brock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magufuli I V scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Brock misses.
Magufuli I V looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magufuli I V lands a front kick.
Magufuli I V moves away from the strike by Brock.
Brock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brock is looking to clinch but Magufuli I V is avoiding it.
Brock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magufuli I V jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brock wants to land a leg kick but Magufuli I V is out of range.
Brock misses with a right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brock misses with a wild combination.
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Magufuli I V finds it's way through Brock's defenses.
Brock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brock keeps the fight on the outside.
Brock throws a hook but Magufuli I V avoids it easily.
Brock looks to land a left hand but Magufuli I V moved out of range nicely.
Brock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magufuli I V connects with a nice looking jab.
Brock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magufuli I V counters with a huge left! Brock is in big trouble! He's backing up but Magufuli I V isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Brock from any more damage. A dominating finish by Magufuli I V!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Shreve Jr (ranked 70 p4p, 9 weight class) and Wesley Correira (ranked 222 p4p, 34 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Shreve Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Wesley Correira!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correira misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Shreve Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shreve Jr misses with a straight left.
Shreve Jr lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Correira.
Correira misses with a combination
and Shreve Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Correira thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shreve Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shreve Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Correira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shreve Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick from Shreve Jr misses
and Correira counters with a three punch combo that has Shreve Jr backing up. Shreve Jr nods at Correira to acknowledge the strikes.
Shreve Jr ducks under a wild hook from Correira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shreve Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shreve Jr with a nice cross.
Nice straight punches there by Correira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Correira.
Shreve Jr throws a wild body kick that Correira sees coming a mile off.
Correira unleashes a big counter combination but Shreve Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shreve Jr misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Correira.
Shreve Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Correira.
Shreve Jr misses with a left hand
and Correira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shreve Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Correira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shreve Jr is out of range and Correira settles back down.
Correira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correira with a nice cross.
Shreve Jr 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.
Correira tries to bum rush Shreve Jr with a series of wild strikes but Shreve Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shreve Jr misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Correira to counter with a crisp jab.
Correira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Correira misses with a right hand
and Shreve Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Shreve Jr cracks Correira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Correira tries to clinch but Shreve Jr moves away
and Shreve Jr counters with a left to the body.
Shreve Jr throws a looping overhand right but Correira ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Correira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shreve Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Shreve Jr misses the jab.
Correira flicks out a counter leg kick but Shreve Jr steps away.
Shreve Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Correira throws out the jab.
Shreve Jr swings widly with a right hand
letting Correira counter with a right hand.
Shreve Jr looks to land a right hand but Correira moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Correira! But no joy.
A jab from Correira misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shreve Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Correira throws the left hand but Shreve Jr avoids the punch easily.
Shreve Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Correira counters with a stiff right hand.
Correira is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shreve Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shreve Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Correira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shreve Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correira manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Correira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shreve Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Correira. That did some damage!
Correira tries a low kick but Shreve Jr avoids it.
It looked like Shreve Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Correira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shreve Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correira.
Shreve Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Correira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shreve Jr.
Shreve Jr misses with an uppercut. Correira saw that one coming.
Shreve Jr slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Shreve Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Correira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Correira dominated that round.
That's time! Shreve Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shreve Jr jabs Correira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shreve Jr misses with a body punch
and Correira counters with a crisp one two that drops Shreve Jr! Correira thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shreve Jr to his feet! Shreve Jr is in big trouble!
Good standup being displayed there by Shreve Jr as he connects with a hook.
Shreve Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Correira tests Shreve Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Correira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shreve Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Correira misses with a head kick.
Shreve Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shreve Jr is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Correira moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Wesley Correira misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Larry Shreve Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF??? I told you guys Aaron Thai Guy nerfed my hiddens!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Foot Fungus (ranked 14 p4p, 3 weight class) and Xafan Kong (ranked 219 p4p, 31 weight class). Kong has chosen Demon's Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Foot Fungus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fungus slips a jab from Kong.
Fungus throws a shot to the body.
Kong throws a push kick but Fungus slaps the foot to one side.
Fungus clobbers Kong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kong scores with a leg kick.
Fungus throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Kong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fungus tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fungus moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
Fungus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fungus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kong lands the left hand.
Fungus misses with a straight right.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fungus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong scores with a spinning back kick!
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Fungus ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Fungus misses with a left hand
and Fungus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong 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.
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Fungus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fungus scores with a nice right hand.
Fungus ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fungus misses the shot to the body.
Fungus swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
Fungus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xafan Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong throws a hook but Fungus blocks it.
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fungus throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fungus misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kong slips under a jab from Fungus.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fungus moves away.
Kong scores with a nice strike.
Fungus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fungus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fungus doesn't seem bothered though.
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Fungus avoids it.
Kong throws a hook to the side of Fungus's head but Fungus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fungus is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Fungus misses the target.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Fungus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fungus lands a really nice looking cross but Kong seems unphased.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fungus throws a leg kick which misses Kong's front leg but catches the back leg as Kong tries to avoid it.
Kong lands a right hook to the body.
Fungus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kong connects with a single shot there.
Kong misses with a leg kick.
Kong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fungus's head.
Kong scores with a sloppy right hand. Fungus should have avoided that one.
Fungus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kong to score with a decent uppercut.
Fungus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fungus misses with a hook
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Fungus moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fungus.
Fungus moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Fungus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fungus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fungus ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Fungus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Fungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fungus misses the target.
Kong slips under a jab from Fungus.
Kong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fungus on the side of the head.
Fungus staying out of range there.
Fungus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fungus misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fungus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fungus moves out of range of the body kick from Kong.
Fungus throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Fungus thuds his right hand into Kong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong dominated that 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.
Kong connects with the punch.
Kong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Fungus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fungus tries to counter by clinching up but Kong breaks away and moves out of range.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fungus takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong swings for the body but Fungus moves out of range.
Fungus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong is looking to slow Fungus down with leg kicks.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Kong jabs Fungus right on the nose. Fungus blinks but takes it well.
Kong is looking to score with low kicks.
Fungus is looking to counter the offense by Kong and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a front kick that sends Fungus stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Kong thuds a left hand into Fungus's body.
Kong throws a jab when Fungus was well 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!
Kong throws a low kick but Fungus moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kong lands with an uppercut that bounces Fungus off the cage and back into range.
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kong scores with a jab.
Kong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fungus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong throws a front kick aimed at Fungus's knee but Fungus avoids it well.
Fungus throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Fungus avoids the body shot from Kong.
Fungus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fungus's head.
Fungus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fungus throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Fungus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Fungus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
A nice side step and Kong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kong wants to clinch up but Fungus keeps it at a distance.
Kong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fungus counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Fungus as he connects with a hook.
Kong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fungus moves out of range of the strikes.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Kong.
Fungus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fungus lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
Xafan Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kong. That's going to slow Fungus down.
Kong scores with a nice body kick.
Fungus checks a leg kick.
Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fungus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fungus moves out of range as Kong strikes.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Fungus throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
It looks like Fungus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fungus lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Fungus.
Fungus misses with a series of wild punches.
Kong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fungus is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kong. That snapped Fungus's head back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fungus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fungus looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong lands with an uppercut that bounces Fungus off the cage and back into range.
Fungus moves away from the strike by Kong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong slips a jab from Fungus.
Fungus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Fungus misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Fungus as he checks the leg kick.
Fungus slips under a jab from Kong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong connects with a solid leg kick.
Fungus misses with a hook.
Fungus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fungus lands with a straight right. Kong didn't see that one coming.
Kong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kong throws a lazy body kick
and Fungus counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong misses with a body punch
and Fungus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fungus takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fungus's calf.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fungus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Fungus looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Fungus saw it coming and moves away.
Fungus blocks a leg kick.
Fungus throws a low kick, looking for Kong's leg but Kong calmly moves out of range.
Fungus moves out of range of the body kick.
Fungus ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Good standup being displayed there by Kong as he connects with a hook.
Kong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fungus momentarily.
A big left from Kong misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fungus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kong checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Fungus moves away and avoids it.
Fungus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kong throws a lazy uppercut
and Fungus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fungus.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Fungus blocks an uppercut.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kong.
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Kong lands a jab.
Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong misses with the body kick
and Fungus counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Fungus saw it coming and moves away.
Kong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Fungus. Beautiful body shot.
Kong misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong looks for the body kick but Fungus saw that one coming.
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!
Fungus throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Fungus throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.
Fungus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fungus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fungus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fungus throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
Fungus takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kong throws a leg kick but Fungus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fungus.
Kong lands with a kick to the temple. Fungus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fungus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fungus checks it well.
As Kong tries to get set, Fungus tries to push him back and clinch up but Kong manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kong.
Fungus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fungus misses with a hook to the body
and Kong counters with a low kick, right behind Fungus 's knee.
Fungus misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Fungus cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Kong drops his hands momentarily and Fungus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fungus.
Fungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Fungus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fungus is just out of range.
Fungus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Kong throws the left hand but Fungus avoids the punch easily.
Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fungus connects with a body shot.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
Fungus looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Kong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fungus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong slips a straight right by Fungus.
Nice cross by Kong.
A big left from Kong misses.
Kong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Kong catches Fungus right on the button with a cross.
Fungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Fungus backing away here, and Kong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fungus misses the jab.
Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kong lands a jab.
Fungus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fungus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
Kong misses with a low kick as Fungus jumps back.
Fungus looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Fungus scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fungus misses with a body shot.
Fungus sets himself, and Kong steps forward looking for the clinch! Fungus avoids it this time.
Fungus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Fungus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fungus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Fungus moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungus blocks a jab.
Fungus blocks the body kick.
Fungus tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Kong catches Fungus right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Kong catches Fungus right on the button with a cross.
Kong tries to score with a low kick but Fungus moves his leg out of the way.
As Kong tries to get set, Fungus tries to push him back and clinch up but Kong manages to avoid the attempt.
Fungus slips a jab from Kong.
Kong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fungus throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Fungus with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kong.
Fungus defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fungus. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungus scores with a jab. Kong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fungus staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Kong.
Kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong throws a good cross that connects.
Fungus scores with a nice strike.
Fungus lands with a right hand.
Fungus works Kong's body with a nice hook.
Fungus throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fungus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong checks the leg kick.
Kong throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fungus counter with a right hand.
Kong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Fungus moves away and avoids it.
Fungus misses with a body shot.
Fungus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong throws a leg kick but Fungus sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Kong.
A head kick from Kong lands but Fungus takes it in his stride.
Fungus ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fungus misses with a straight right.
Kong throws a big shot that misses.
Kong swings for the body but Fungus moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong cracks Fungus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fungus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Fungus misses with a wild body shot.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fungus lands with a good body shot.
Fungus throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fungus scores with a jab to the head.
Fungus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fungus lands with a hook. Kong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fungus throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Kong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fungus.
Fungus cracks Kong with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fungus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Xafan Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kong throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily.
Fungus connects with a nice looking jab.
Kong looks to land a left hand but Fungus moved out of range nicely.
Fungus throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Fungus looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Fungus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Fungus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong throws a chopping leg kick but Fungus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kong catches Fungus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kong throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Fungus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fungus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fungus swinging wildly here.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong throws a wild body kick that Fungus sees coming a mile off.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fungus is just out of range.
Fungus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kong throws a jab when Fungus was well out of range.
Fungus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kong swings for the body but Fungus moves out of range.
Fungus throwing a counter right hand but Kong manages to avoid it.
A cross from Kong lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a leg kick which misses Fungus's front leg but catches the back leg as Fungus tries to avoid it.
Kong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kong delivers a nice body kick.
Kong throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong scores with a jab. Fungus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong connects with a body shot that sends Fungus's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Fungus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong connects with a leg kick. Fungus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fungus.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fungus.
Fungus checks a leg kick.
Kong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fungus.
Foot Fungus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fungus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fungus misses with a looping left.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fungus lands a glancing blow to the side of Kong's head.
Kong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kong.
Kong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kong scores with a shot to the body.
Kong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fungus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong tries a quick counter leg kick but Fungus is wise to it.
Fungus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kong is rocked!
Fungus connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kong out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Foot Fungus!
Foot Fungus retains his light heavyweight title!
Foot Fungus very nearly forgot to thank HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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