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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between AC Slater (ranked 1279 p4p, 201 weight class) and Hector Stefan (ranked 2297 p4p, 330 weight class). Slater's entrance music is Stop What Ya Doin. A fine choice. Stefan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Onward to Victory. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



190 cm
39
220 lbs
26 - 17 - 1
190 cm
34
216 lbs
17 - 11 - 2
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


Urban Fighter


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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 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, AC Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hector Stefan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stefan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Slater misses the target.
Slater throws a hook but Stefan avoids it easily.
Stefan cracks Slater with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stefan stuffs the takedown.

Slater looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Slater trying to control but Stefan is working from the bottom.
Stefan wants to stand and escape but Slater is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slater's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater won't allow Stefan to sweep him here.
Stefan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slater.
Slater postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses.
Slater is looking to work some ground and pound but Stefan has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater throwing strikes from guard but Stefan blocks nicely.
Slater throws a strike but Stefan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Slater pulls Stefan in to control the position.
Stefan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slater is keeping the position for now.
Stefan wants to stand but Slater is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stefan being controlled here momentarily.
Stefan stopping the sweep attempt from Slater.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stefan just misses with a punch to the body.
Slater attempts a counter takedown but Stefan avoids it well and moves away.
Stefan throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Slater counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Slater.

Stefan forces Slater back against the cage and clinches.
Stefan throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stefan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Slater's brow.
Slater wants to take the fight to the mat but Stefan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stefan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater tries for a takedown but Stefan manages to get underhooks.
Slater is working for takedown but Stefan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stefan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stefan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Stefan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Slater closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slater lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stefan wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
Stefan has momentary wrist control but Slater slips an elbow through the middle.
Slater postures up in Stefan's guard and throws a big left but Stefan blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slater is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slater stops Stefan from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hector Stefan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Slater takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Stefan, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Stefan against the cage but Stefan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Stefan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slater is looking for a takedown.
Slater tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stefan manages to break the clinch.

Stefan takes the fight into the clinch.
Slater has Stefan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stefan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan scores with a shoulder strike.

Slater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefan looks to clinch
and Slater counters with a stiff right hand.
Stefan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stefan has managed to clinch.
Stefan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stefan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slater can't get the takedown.
Slater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slater prevents a body shot from Stefan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
AC Slater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Stefan clinches up against the cage.
Stefan stalling in the clinch.

Slater has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stefan regains guard immediately.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stefan keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
AC Slater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slater missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stefan pulls Slater in to control the position.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan wants to sweep here but Slater controlling him for the moment.
Stefan keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slater defending well as Stefan loads up on a big left hand.
Slater avoids the body shot from Stefan.
Stefan misses with a head kick.
Stefan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slater.
Slater fails to land with a series of punches.
Stefan moves to clinch but Slater breaks away
and Slater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slater falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stefan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stefan instigates a clinch.
Stefan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Slater is defending well for now.
Stefan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Stefan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Stefan clinches up with Slater and pushes him back against the cage.
Stefan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slater seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stefan can turn it around.
Slater tries for a takedown but Stefan manages to get underhooks.

Slater tightens his grip and picks Stefan up, before dumping him to the ground. Stefan manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slater prevents Stefan from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater throws an elbow that misses. Stefan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slater's guard. Nice move by Stefan!

Stefan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Stefan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!



Stefan clinches.
Stefan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Slater.
Stefan stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stefan.
Slater tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefan slows down the pace here.
Stefan pushes Slater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Slater is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stefan is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AC Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slater is working for takedown but Stefan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stefan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stefan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Stefan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stefan throws a one two combo.
Stefan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stefan connects with the punch.
Stefan moves in looking to clinch but Slater pushes him off.
Stefan misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slater scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The strikes coming from Slater are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Slater crashes against the mat.
Slater creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Slater throws a strike aimed at the side of Stefan's head but Stefan avoids it well.
Slater landing a few strikes.
Slater working the ground and pound but Stefan is defending the strikes.
Stefan is trying to get back to half guard.
Slater throws an elbow but Stefan slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan tries to buck Slater off but Slater is having none of it.
Stefan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stefan keeps working.
Slater is putting a hurting on Stefan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hector Stefan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Slater throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Slater scores with punches from side control.
Stefan parries the strikes from Slater easily there. Slater is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stefan to escape.
Slater is chipping away with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slater.
Stefan is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slater is controlling him well.
Slater scoring with punches from side control.
Stefan takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Stefan is rocked!
Slater cracks Stefan with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Slater immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Stefan is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Slater!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AC Slater!
Our winner, AC Slater, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rascal Donkashane (ranked 1477 p4p, 174 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 2034 p4p, 224 weight class). Stanfield has chosen Legendary as his entrance music. Marlo Stanfield will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.



183 cm
33
180 lbs
16 - 18 - 0
173 cm
41
184 lbs
36 - 24 - 1
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


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Vegan Gains
Urban Fighter


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rascal Donkashane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marlo Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donkashane is looking to clinch but Stanfield is avoiding it.
Stanfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donkashane manages to avoid it.
Stanfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stanfield connects with a crisp jab.
Stanfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stanfield clobbers Donkashane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stanfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stanfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Donkashane walks into a jab.
Donkashane misses with a left hand
and Stanfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Stanfield.
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 lazy left from Stanfield finds it's target.
Stanfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stanfield.

Donkashane moves into range and clinches up with Stanfield.
Donkashane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stanfield prevents it.
Donkashane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stanfield as Donkashane tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Donkashane fails to land.
Donkashane misses with a hook to the ribs.

Stanfield breaks from the clinch.
Stanfield with a nice cross.
Donkashane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donkashane wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Donkashane moves into the clinch.
Donkashane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stanfield is working Donkashane over against the cage.
Donkashane will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stanfield up against the cage.

Stanfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanfield lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donkashane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stanfield is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donkashane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donkashane tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Stanfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Donkashane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Donkashane can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Stanfield.

Stanfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donkashane tries to clinch there but Stanfield circles away.
Donkashane wants to clinch up but Stanfield keeps it at a distance.
Stanfield stuns Donkashane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donkashane.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rascal Donkashane. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stanfield 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.
Stanfield punishes Donkashane's body with a nice straight punch.
Stanfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stanfield slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donkashane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donkashane ducks right into an uppercut from Stanfield.
Stanfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stanfield scores with a jab to the body.
Donkashane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marlo Stanfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


Donkashane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Donkashane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Stanfield.

Donkashane rushes Stanfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donkashane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donkashane struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanfield controls his hands.
Donkashane misses with a body punch.
Donkashane is trying to break free.
Donkashane taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donkashane misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Stanfield.
Donkashane throws a head punch that misses.
Donkashane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stanfield avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Stanfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donkashane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stanfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Donkashane has managed to clinch.
Donkashane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stanfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Donkashane clinches.

Stanfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donkashane throws the left hand but Stanfield avoids the punch easily.
Donkashane takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donkashane moves in looking to clinch but Stanfield pushes him off.
Donkashane wants to clinch.
Stanfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rascal Donkashane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Stanfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donkashane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Donkashane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stanfield connects with a jab.
Stanfield scores with a hook to the body. Donkashane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donkashane moves in looking to clinch but Stanfield pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stanfield lands a body shot.
Donkashane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanfield scores with a body shot.
Stanfield cracks Donkashane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donkashane dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a body shot.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Oooooh!!! Stanfield has knocked Donkashane down with a huge combo! Stanfield steps away and waves a wobbly Donkashane back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Donkashane is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanfield Throws a clean left jab. Stanfield Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Donkashane's chin! Donkashane crumbles to the ground and Stanfield follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Stanfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marlo Stanfield!
A very excited looking Marlo Stanfield rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Ng (ranked 607 p4p, 64 weight class) and Tobias Marshall (ranked 1305 p4p, 130 weight class). Ng comes to the cage accompanied by Wedlock - I'm The Fuck You Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!



160 cm
32
145 lbs
31 - 15 - 0
170 cm
37
139 lbs
24 - 21 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank


FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
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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 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Ng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tobias Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marshall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ng - the referee stops the clock and Marshall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ng. Marshall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ng lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ng cracks Marshall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall misses with a hook
and Marshall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ng throws a head kick that Marshall semi-blocks.
Marshall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ng takes one to the side of the head.
Ng misses with an uppercut. Marshall saw that one coming.
Marshall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ng throws a hook to the side of Marshall's head but Marshall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ng misses with an uppercut
and Marshall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ng ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
A left lands for Ng.
Ng cracks the inside of Marshall's front leg.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marshall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ng - the referee stops the clock and Marshall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ng. Marshall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ng. That one must have hurt.
A combination from Ng does no damage.
Marshall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marshall throws a poor cross that misses
and Ng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marshall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marshall's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marshall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ng.
A counter left hand to the body from Ng misses its target.
Marshall moves out of range as Ng strikes.
Marshall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
Marshall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ng misses with a wild body shot.
Ng thumps Marshall with a low kick.
Ng lands with a kick to the temple. Marshall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Charles Ng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
A little jabbing left from Marshall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ng throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Ng throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.
Ng slips a jab from Marshall.
Marshall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ng lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ng jabs at Marshall's body.
Ng is looking to slow Marshall down with leg kicks.
Marshall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ng scores with the left hand. Marshall knows he should have avoided that one.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Ng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall.
Ng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Ng misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ng throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ng misses with a looping right.
Ng ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Ng tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Ng misses with an uppercut. Marshall saw that one coming.
Marshall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marshall throws a lazy uppercut
and Ng counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marshall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ng takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ng misses with a leg kick.
Marshall looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marshall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ng throws a head kick that misses
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall throws a hook but Ng avoids it easily.
Ng is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ng connects with a body shot.
Ng throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
Marshall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ng was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ng throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Marshall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marshall's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ng.
Ng misses with a hook to the body
and Ng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ng works Marshall's body with a nice hook.
Ng smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ng throws a leg kick which misses Marshall's front leg but catches the back leg as Marshall tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Ng.
Marshall might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marshall throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Ng dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!


Ng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
Ng digs a good body shot into Marshall's ribs.
Ng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Ng throws a push kick but Marshall slaps the foot to one side.
Ng throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.
Ng throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall misses the jab.
Ng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ng lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marshall takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Marshall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ng is looking to slow Marshall down with leg kicks.
Ng moves away from the strike by Marshall.
Ng lands a leg kick that knocks Marshall off balance momentarily.
Ng connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Marshall might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ng has got the better of the exchanges.
A cross from Ng lands.
Ng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marshall tries to clinch but Ng is having none of it.
Ng takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Ng connects with a nice looking jab.
Ng misses with a hook.
Marshall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ng scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall moves out of range of the leg kick from Ng.
Ng lands a jab to Marshall's midsection.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Ng jabs at Marshall's body.
Charles Ng is winning the standup battle so far.
Marshall tries to clinch but Ng moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Ng misses its target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ng misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Marshall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Marshall. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marshall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ng connects with the punch.
Marshall misses with a looping left.
Ng throws a body shot but no joy.
Ng lands with a nice body punch.
Ng throws out a powerful jab.
Ng takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ng smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Ng.
Ng was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marshall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ng lands with a thumping leg kick.

Marshall has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Marshall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ng tries a knee to the head but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ng.
Ng tries to land a knee to the head but Marshall blocks with his arms.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ng's elbow.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ng lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ng with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ng looking to throw knees to the head but Marshall is blocking nicely.
Ng using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marshall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshall is defending well for now.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Ng avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Ng.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Ng avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Ng controls the action.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshall tries to work over Ng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Ng avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ng obliges.
Ng lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Ng avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Ng misses with a knee to the head.
Ng swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall tries to work over Ng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marshall tries a body shot but Ng blocks it.
Ng prevents a body shot from Marshall.
Ng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshall.
Marshall managing to block the knees to the body from Ng.
Ng blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ng works on Marshall's body with a couple of short punches.
Ng lands a hook that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Ng dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!


Ng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Ng.
Ng swings widly with a right hand
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Ng.
Ng throws a body shot but no joy.
Ng throws out a powerful jab.
Ng slips a straight right by Marshall.
Ng 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.
Ng misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng throws a body shot but no joy.
Ng throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Marshall.
Ng cracks Marshall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng misses with a body shot.
Marshall lunges at Ng with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ng's hand.
Ng throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Ng throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.
Marshall swings for the body but Ng moves out of range.
Ng moves forwards but Marshall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marshall throws a hook but Ng avoids it easily.
Ng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Ng finds it's target.
Marshall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marshall missing with a left hand there. Ng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshall checks a leg kick.
Marshall lands with a straight right. Ng didn't see that one coming.
Tobias Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ng misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Marshall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marshall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ng swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marshall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick from Ng.
Ng throws a head kick but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall slips a jab from Ng.
Marshall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Charles Ng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Marshall misses.
Ng feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshall's calf.
Ng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Marshall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ng misses with a body shot.
Ng 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.
Ng misses with a head kick.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ng.
It seemed like Marshall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ng misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marshall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ng. That's going to slow Marshall down.
Marshall cracks Ng with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ng is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A lazy left from Ng finds it's target.
Ng lands with a nice body punch.
Ng feints and then cracks Marshall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marshall down.
Ng just misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Ng.
Ng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marshall throws out a counter right but Ng avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Marshall coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Ng.
Marshall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ng.
Ng digs a good body shot into Marshall's ribs.
Ng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marshall counters with a nice body shot.
Marshall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marshall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marshall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ng slips under a jab from Marshall.
Ng paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ng misses the shot to the body.
Ng throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Ng showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ng 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Ng!

Charles Ng gave a mention to FORCEE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Riggs (ranked 1710 p4p, 202 weight class) and Johnny Cage (ranked 1649 p4p, 196 weight class). Cage has chosen Walk - Pantera as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!



190 cm
30
286 lbs
16 - 7 - 2
190 cm
38
270 lbs
31 - 13 - 0
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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Groove Gear
Sportivité


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage lunges at Riggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riggs's hand.

It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Riggs throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Cage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cage avoids a kick to the body.
Cage is looking to clinch but Riggs is avoiding it.
Riggs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cage sprawls and moves away.
Riggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cage.

Cage gets a clinch.

Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riggs goes for a double leg but Cage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cage continues to drive forward.

Cage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cage keeps control of Riggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riggs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cage gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Riggs trying to land knees to the body.
Riggs blocks an uppercut.
Riggs blocking some punches.
Cage blocks an uppercut.
Riggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cage misses with a punch on the inside.
Cage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riggs.
Cage scores with a shoulder strike.
We've been hearing reports that Riggs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cage.
Cage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cage lands with a light punch inside.
Riggs is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riggs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage lands a nice uppercut.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Cage is pressed up against the cage. Riggs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cage down to the mat. Cage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Cage has managed to clinch.
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Cage breaks the clinch.

Riggs dives in and scores a takedown into Cage's guard.

Cage has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Riggs has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cage scores with a shot to the side of Riggs's head.
Riggs is trying to drag Cage to the mat but Cage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riggs backwards.
Riggs is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Cage tries a body shot but Riggs blocks it.

Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riggs missing with a left hand there. Cage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cage counters with a thumping low kick.
Cage scores with a hook to the body. Riggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Cage closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cage throws an off balance right hand
and Riggs counters with a stiff right hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riggs shoots in for a double leg but Cage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage staying out of range there.

Riggs shoots in and gets a takedown into Cage's 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.
Cage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Riggs landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
Cage pulls Riggs in to control the position.
Riggs with a nice head shot there.
Cage trying to control the position here.
Riggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cage wants to stand up but Riggs is controlling him.
Riggs postures up in Cage's guard and throws a big left but Cage blocks it.
Riggs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing.
Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riggs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Riggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Riggs throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage blocks a leg kick.
Cage takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Cage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Riggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!


Riggs thuds his right hand into Cage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cage checks a leg kick.
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Riggs.
A nice side step and Cage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ryan Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Riggs shoots in for a double leg but Cage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cage lands with an overhand left.
Riggs looks to land a combination. Cage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cage connects with a solid leg kick.

Riggs shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cage manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riggs is in close to Cage's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Riggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.
Riggs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Riggs from controlling successfully.
Riggs throws an elbow that misses. Cage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riggs's guard. Nice move by Cage!

Riggs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Riggs isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cage stacks Riggs on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cage!
Cage wants to stand but Riggs is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is looking for a sweep.

Cage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Riggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cage swings for the body but Riggs moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Cage blocks the leg kick.
Riggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cage is fending him off so far but Riggs persists. Nope, Cage circles away and we're back to standing.
Cage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riggs paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Riggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cage scrambles back to his feet.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Riggs's shoulder, as Riggs tries to avoid the shot.

Riggs closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cage did well to prevent Riggs getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Riggs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cage defending well though.
Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riggs.
Riggs working the head and body with strikes.
Riggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cage's head.
Cage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Riggs.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riggs working some strikes from top position.
Riggs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cage has his hands on Riggs's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Riggs throwing strikes from guard but Cage blocks nicely.
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Riggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Riggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Riggs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


A big left from Riggs misses.
Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Riggs's head.

Ryan Riggs's cut is getting worse.
Riggs shoots in but no luck this time.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cage as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Cage slaps away a takedown attempt from Riggs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riggs takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Riggs - just one landing.
Cage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Riggs.
Riggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
Riggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cage goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It seemed like Cage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Riggs throws a low kick but Cage avoids it.
Cage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Riggs blocks a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riggs throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Riggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Riggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cage moves out of range as Riggs strikes.
Riggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Riggs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cage on the side of the head.
Riggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with an outside leg kick.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cage scores with a nice strike.

Ryan Riggs's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Riggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cage.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cage sprawls well. Cage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Riggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Cage jabs Riggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cage lands a big uppercut and Riggs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Riggs looks OK. Cage waves Riggs back to his feet!

Riggs is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Riggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Cage darts in and clinches Riggs up against the cage.
Riggs seems to have got his legs back now.
Cage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riggs backwards.

Jeez, Ryan Riggs's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cage lands a body punch in the clinch.

Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Riggs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cage counters with a big right hand! Oh Riggs is in trouble here! Cage follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cage!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Johnny Cage waved his t-shirt featuring Groove Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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FIGHT
RATING
71%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Barbados (ranked 592 p4p, 62 weight class) and Pedro Kapaldi (ranked 570 p4p, 61 weight class). Barbados comes to the cage accompanied by What's It All For. Aldo Barbados had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business



177 cm
38
155 lbs
26 - 13 - 1
158 cm
39
155 lbs
36 - 12 - 2
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin


Urban Fighter


FORCEE


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 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Barbados!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Kapaldi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbados looks to land a combination but Kapaldi avoids it well.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbados throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbados throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbados throws a series of punches but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Barbados moves out of range.
Barbados seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kapaldi scores with a nice head shot.
Kapaldi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kapaldi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barbados connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kapaldi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kapaldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kapaldi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbados tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbados throws a nice looking combination but Kapaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapaldi throws a right and a left that Barbados avoids nicely.
Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Barbados sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi thumps Barbados with a low kick.
A big left from Kapaldi misses.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbados misses with a jab to the body
and Kapaldi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kapaldi punishes Barbados's body with a nice straight punch.
Barbados definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kapaldi scores with a shot to the body.
Kapaldi cracks Barbados with a good jab.
Barbados with a hook.
Barbados misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbados takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kapaldi connects with a leg kick. Barbados looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kapaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbados lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbados takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kapaldi pushes Barbados away with a front kick.
Barbados keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbados seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbados throws out a powerful jab.
Kapaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbados works over Kapaldi's head and body with a nice combination.
Barbados blocks the body kick.
Barbados is looking to counter punch.
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kapaldi misses with a body punch
and Barbados cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Barbados avoids it easily.
Kapaldi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbados rather than just go for the knockout.
Kapaldi scores with a shot to the body.
Kapaldi blocks a head kick by Barbados.
As Barbados backs off Kapaldi throws a huge counter combo but Barbados manages to avoid it all.
Barbados swings widly with a right hand
and Kapaldi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kapaldi 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.
Kapaldi throws a front kick that sends Barbados stumbling back into the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Barbados. Those never looked like landing.
Barbados swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi's corner calls for a 1-2. Kapaldi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kapaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Barbados off balance momentarily.
Kapaldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbados.
Barbados appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbados on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kapaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapaldi throws an overhand right that lands on Barbados's shoulder, as Barbados tries to avoid the shot.
Kapaldi cracks a nice hook into Barbados's ribs.
Barbados throws a body punch but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Barbados moves out of range.
Barbados misses with a wild combination.
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kapaldi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbados counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Barbados. Those never looked like landing.
Kapaldi misses with an uppercut
and Barbados counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapaldi looks for the body kick but Barbados saw that one coming.
Barbados keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbados is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kapaldi avoids the head kick by Barbados.
Kapaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kapaldi tries to land a leg kick but Barbados saw it coming and moves away.
Kapaldi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kapaldi throws a right hand that misses
and Barbados counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barbados takes a swing at Kapaldi's ribcage but misses.
Kapaldi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kapaldi. Beautiful body shot.
Barbados misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Barbados blocks it.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Kapaldi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.


A good leg kick by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands a jab to Barbados's midsection.
Barbados avoids the head kick by Kapaldi.
Barbados throws a big counter combination but Kapaldi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Barbados tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbados's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kapaldi under the eye.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kapaldi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barbados misses with a few strikes there.
Kapaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbados looks to land a combination but Kapaldi avoids it well.
Barbados takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbados misses with a wild body shot.
Kapaldi scores with a nice body kick.
Kapaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbados. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapaldi avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi misses with a hook. Barbados ducked under it nicely.
Barbados is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kapaldi misses with a looping right.
Barbados throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Barbados appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barbados throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kapaldi looks to land a left hand but Barbados moved out of range nicely.
Kapaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid body kick from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a low kick but Barbados moves out of range easily.
Barbados misses with a looping right.
Kapaldi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barbados uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Barbados tried to counter with a leg kick but Kapaldi avoided it.
Barbados connects with a single shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi cracks Barbados with an open hand slap.
Barbados slips a jab from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands a lovely overhand right.
Aldo Barbados is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbados was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Barbados is looking for a counter combo.
Kapaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barbados pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kapaldi.
Barbados looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbados misses with a wild body shot.
Kapaldi misses with a jab to the body
and Barbados counters with a left and a right that stings Kapaldi.
Kapaldi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barbados counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kapaldi lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbados scores with a sloppy right hand. Kapaldi should have avoided that one.
Kapaldi lands with a nice body kick.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbados is just out of range.
Barbados throws a quick counter head kick but Kapaldi was just out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Barbados might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Barbados walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kapaldi lands a body shot.
Kapaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barbados closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barbados slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kapaldi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barbados misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbados feints a jab promting Kapaldi to slip. Barbados then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kapaldi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot that sends Barbados's belly button to the back.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbados manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbados misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbados takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A slow jab from Kapaldi misses its intended target.
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barbados pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kapaldi moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Barbados does no damage.
Kapaldi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barbados is out of range and Kapaldi settles back down.
A slow jab from Kapaldi misses its intended target.
Kapaldi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbados's sensitive parts.
Kapaldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbados moves away.
As Kapaldi looks to move away, Barbados throws a big counter combo but Kapaldi just gets out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbados throws a nice looking combination but Kapaldi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kapaldi misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pedro Kapaldi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!


Kapaldi with a nice cross.
Kapaldi motions for Barbados to come forward. Kapaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kapaldi avoids the head kick by Barbados.
Barbados misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbados keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbados is looking for a counter combo.
Kapaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barbados lands a nice shot that snaps Kapaldi's head back.
Kapaldi misses the jab.
Barbados is looking for a counter combo.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbados scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barbados will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Barbados throws a right and a left that Kapaldi avoids nicely.
Kapaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi wants to land a leg kick but Barbados is out of range.
Barbados went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbados manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi slips under a jab from Barbados.
Nice body kick there by Kapaldi.
A combination from Barbados does no damage.
Kapaldi misses with a double jab
and Kapaldi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbados goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Kapaldi.
Barbados misses with a series of wild punches.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot.
Barbados swinging wildly here.
Pedro Kapaldi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbados on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barbados jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kapaldi misses with an uppercut. Barbados saw that one coming.
Kapaldi slips a jab and a cross from Barbados.
Kapaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbados avoids a kick to the body.
Kapaldi looks to land a right hand but Barbados moved out of range.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Barbados blocks it.
Kapaldi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kapaldi lands a jab to the nose.
Barbados steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kapaldi. That one must have hurt.
Kapaldi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbados moves out of range of the body kick from Kapaldi.
Barbados misses with a double jab.
Kapaldi misses with a looping left.
Barbados throws a hook but Kapaldi avoids it easily.
Barbados takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbados fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Kapaldi lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Barbados does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapaldi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kapaldi.
Barbados lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbados is just out of range.
Barbados falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kapaldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kapaldi throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi punishes Barbados's body with a nice straight punch.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that misses.
Barbados blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbados swinging wildly here.
Kapaldi tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbados is wise to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Kapaldi coming out on top.
Kapaldi throws a hook but Barbados avoids it easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kapaldi 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.
Barbados doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kapaldi looks for the body kick but Barbados saw that one coming.
Barbados was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aldo Barbados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Barbados does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Kapaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kapaldi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Kapaldi!

Pedro Kapaldi very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE 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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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Denke (ranked 583 p4p, 76 weight class) and Milo Brunswick (ranked 743 p4p, 91 weight class). 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!



175 cm
31
180 lbs
27 - 18 - 0
169 cm
41
175 lbs
36 - 18 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karl Denke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milo Brunswick!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunswick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Denke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Denke swats away the attempt to clinch by Brunswick.
Brunswick has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Denke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brunswick - the referee stops the clock and Denke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brunswick. Denke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brunswick is defended easily by Denke.
Denke stuns Brunswick with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brunswick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denke manages to avoid it.

Brunswick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Brunswick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brunswick trying to control from half guard but Denke is working away.
Denke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brunswick.
Brunswick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Denke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick passes to full mount!
Denke is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brunswick landing punches.

It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Poor strikes thrown by Brunswick there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Denke avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brunswick.
Denke wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Brunswick.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunswick landing strikes, looking to finish!
Denke is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Brunswick with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brunswick looking to finish with strikes here!
Denke is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brunswick throwing strikes but Denke recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Brunswick scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Karl Denke's cut is getting worse.
Denke wants to get back to his feet.
Denke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Denke is rocked!

Karl Denke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Karl Denke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Milo Brunswick!
Milo Brunswick made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zang Zhai (ranked 166 p4p, 23 weight class) and Michail Podolski (ranked 384 p4p, 47 weight class). Zhai comes to the cage accompanied by Sampans. Podolski has chosen Last Ride as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!



169 cm
34
146 lbs
25 - 17 - 0
168 cm
30
148 lbs
20 - 7 - 0
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Podolski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Podolski.
Podolski throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhai counters with a good low kick that Podolski was not able to check.
Zhai misses the jab.
Zhai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Podolski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhai is looking to slow Podolski down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhai.
Podolski takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Zhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Podolski. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Podolski cracks a nice hook into Zhai's ribs.
Zhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Podolski throws out the jab.
Zhai is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Podolski is out of range.
Nice jab there from Podolski.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski throws a head kick that misses.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai lands with a nice body punch.
Podolski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good shot there by Podolski.
Zhai lands a nice hook to Podolski's body. Podolski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Podolski misses with a body punch
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Podolski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zhai to score with a decent uppercut.
Podolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhai throws out the jab.
Zhai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Podolski connects with a right hand. Zhai shakes it off.
We've been told by Zhai's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A leg kick checked by Podolski.
Podolski swings widly with a right hand
and Zhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Zhai.
Podolski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Podolski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zhai - the referee stops the clock and Podolski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zhai. Podolski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zhai blocks a head kick by Podolski.
Podolski moves out of range as Zhai throws a body kick.
Podolski tries a quick counter leg kick but Zhai is wise to it.
Podolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Zhai tenderised Podolski's leg. Podolski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Podolski moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Podolski if he has to take too many more of those.
Zhai slips under a jab from Podolski.
Podolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhai looks for the body kick but Podolski saw that one coming.
Zhai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Podolski throws a body kick that misses
and Zhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Podolski is just out of range.
Zhai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Podolski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Podolski throws out a leg kick but Zhai moves out of range and Podolski only half commits.
A big right from Zhai misses.
Podolski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Podolski lands with a slapping head kick.
Zhai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Podolski wants to land a leg kick but Zhai is out of range.
Zhai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhai.
Podolski thows a leg kick but Zhai checks it
and Zhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
Podolski throws a lazy right hand but Zhai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhai tries to clinch but Podolski is having none of it.
Zhai staying out of range there.
Zhai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice cross by Podolski.
Podolski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhai is out of range.
Podolski throws a lazy right hand but Zhai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhai takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Zhai blocks the low kick.
Podolski stuns Zhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Podolski lands a jab to Zhai's midsection.
Zhai misses with a looping left.
Podolski moves out of range of the body kick.
Podolski avoids the head kick by Zhai.
Zhai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Podolski throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
Podolski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Podolski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Podolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Podolski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Podolski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Podolski - that will leave a mark!
Zhai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zhai throws an overhand right that lands on Podolski's shoulder, as Podolski tries to avoid the shot.
Zhai lands with a cross.
Podolski lands a nice hook to Zhai's body. Zhai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Podolski misses with a low kick.
Podolski scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Podolski.
Podolski throws a big shot that misses.
Zhai motions for Podolski to come forward. Zhai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Podolski checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!


Zhai misses with a looping right.
Podolski throws a sloppy head kick and Zhai moves out of range easily.
Podolski misses with a head kick.
Zhai avoids the head kick by Podolski.
Nice defenses there by Podolski.
Podolski moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Podolski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Podolski lands a body shot.
Zhai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zhai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Podolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Podolski.
Zhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski missing with a left hand there. Zhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zang Zhai is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhai misses the target.
Zhai lands a nice looking body shot.
Podolski takes one on the button.
Podolski misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Zhai.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Podolski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhai looks for the body kick but Podolski saw that one coming.
Zhai throws a jab when Podolski was well out of range.
Podolski throws a big shot that misses.
Podolski swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhai cracks Podolski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Podolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Podolski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhai.
Podolski misses with a low kick.
Podolski takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Podolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Podolski misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zhai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhai misses the jab.
Zhai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Zhai tenderised Podolski's leg. Podolski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zhai scores with a sloppy right hand. Podolski should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Podolski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Podolski.
Zhai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Zhai slams his shin into Podolski's torso.
Podolski moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhai tries to clinch up but Podolski circles away and keeps his distance.
Podolski unleashes a big counter combination but Zhai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Podolski misses with a wild body shot.
Podolski throws a leg kick which misses Zhai's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhai tries to avoid it.
Podolski throws an overhand right that lands on Zhai's shoulder, as Zhai tries to avoid the shot.
Podolski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Podolski lands with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Podolski.
Zhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhai backing away here, and Podolski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Podolski slips a straight right by Zhai.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Podolski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai throws a body punch but Podolski moves out of range.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Podolski. Podolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhai lunges at Podolski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Podolski's hand.
Zhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Podolski.
Podolski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zhai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Podolski to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Podolski there.
Podolski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhai.
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Podolski's head but Podolski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Zhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhai looks to throw the jab but Podolski is out of range.
A big left from Podolski misses.
Podolski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zhai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Michail Podolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Podolski connects with a jab.
Podolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Podolski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zhai.
Podolski lands a high kick!
Podolski misses with a few strikes there.
Zhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Podolski connects with an inside leg kick.
Podolski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Podolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhai jabs Podolski right on the nose. Podolski blinks but takes it well.
Zhai moves out of range of the body kick.
And Zhai counters with a quick kick to the body but Podolski blocks it.
Zhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Zhai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zhai throws a jab but it's blocked by Podolski.
Zhai tries a low kick but Podolski avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Podolski misses the target.

Zhai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Podolski lands with a right to the head.
Zhai blocks an uppercut.
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 Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!


Zhai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Podolski throws a looping overhand right but Zhai ducks down to avoid it.
Podolski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Podolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Zhai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Podolski throws an overhand right that lands on Zhai's shoulder, as Zhai tries to avoid the shot.
Podolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Podolski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Podolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Podolski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zhai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zhai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Podolski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhai cracks Podolski with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski jabs at Zhai's body.
Zhai takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Podolski staying out of range there.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Zhai misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Podolski.
Zhai misses the shot to the body.
Podolski misses with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Podolski avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Podolski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Podolski misses with a body kick.
Podolski scores with a three punch combo!
Podolski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Podolski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Podolski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Podolski.
Podolski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Podolski misses.
Zhai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Podolski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhai throws a series of punches but Podolski moves out of range.
Podolski stuns Zhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podolski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab from Podolski.
Zhai walks into a left hand.
Zhai scores with the left hand. Podolski knows he should have avoided that one.
Podolski looks to land a right hand but Zhai moved out of range.
Podolski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some bone on bone action there as Podolski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Podolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zhais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Podolski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zhai.
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Podolski throws a low kick but Zhai moves out of range easily.
Podolski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
Podolski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Podolski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Podolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
Nice cross by Podolski.
A decent looking cross lands there for Podolski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski misses the shot to the body.
Podolski tries to move into range but Zhai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Podolski stuns Zhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zhai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Podolski throws a big shot that misses.
Zhai looks to land a body kick but Podolski moved away.
Podolski throws a hook to the side of Zhai's head but Zhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhai missing with a left hand there. Podolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Podolski throws a body punch but Zhai moves out of range.
Podolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zhai blocks the body kick.
Zhai takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Zhai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Podolski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Podolski.
Zhai takes one to the chin there.
Zhai scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Podolski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
Podolski scores with a jab.
Zhai misses with a straight right.
Zhai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Podolski misses with an uppercut. Zhai saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Zhai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhai avoids the head kick by Podolski.
Zhai connects with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Zhai.
Zhai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Podolski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podolski throws a hook to the side of Zhai's head but Zhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Podolski.
Podolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Michail Podolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Podolski wants to land a leg kick but Zhai is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michail Podolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zang Zhai!

Our winner, Zang Zhai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
89%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiku Maneno (ranked 164 p4p, 21 weight class) and Bosco Iwoba (ranked 404 p4p, 57 weight class). Iwoba has chosen Hercules* as his entrance music. Chiku Maneno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?



178 cm
38
177 lbs
41 - 23 - 2
187 cm
32
186 lbs
24 - 10 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank


Groove Gear
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)


Urban Fighter
FORCEE


Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bosco Iwoba!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maneno misses with a hook. Iwoba ducked under it nicely.
Maneno digs a good body shot into Iwoba's ribs.
A jab from Iwoba finds it's way through Maneno's defenses.
Maneno scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Iwoba.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maneno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab lands there for Iwoba.
Iwoba cracks Maneno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno misses the jab.
Iwoba cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba lands a jab.
Iwoba misses with a looping left.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Iwoba saw that one coming.
Maneno is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Iwoba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno throws the left hand but Iwoba avoids the punch easily.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno throws a hook but Iwoba blocks it.
Iwoba misses with a looping left.
Maneno throwing a counter right hand but Iwoba manages to avoid it.
Iwoba thuds his shin into the meat of Maneno's side.
Iwoba throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Iwoba's belly button to the back.
Maneno with a hook.
Iwoba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Maneno.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Iwoba feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manenos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iwoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iwoba steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Iwoba is looking to slow Maneno down with leg kicks.
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!
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maneno jabs Iwoba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Maneno lands a jab.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
Iwoba lands a jab to Maneno's midsection.
Maneno ducks right into an uppercut from Iwoba.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
Maneno loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Iwoba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Iwoba lands a jab to the nose.
Iwoba connects with a body shot.
Iwoba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iwoba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maneno.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Maneno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maneno is trying to break the clinch but Iwoba has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno tries to break the clinch but Iwoba is controlling the position.

Maneno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iwoba throws a lazy body kick
and Iwoba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Iwoba moves into the clinch successfully.
Iwoba tries to throw a body punch but Maneno avoids it by throwing Iwoba back against the cage.
Maneno tries to break free but Iwoba pushes him back against the cage.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Iwoba working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Iwoba.
Iwoba has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno.

Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maneno closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Iwoba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maneno misses with an uppercut. Iwoba saw that one coming.
Iwoba looks for the body kick but Maneno saw that one coming.
Iwoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Maneno throws a jab when Iwoba was well out of range.

Iwoba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maneno tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Iwoba is in Maneno's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno wants to stand but Iwoba is controlling the position.
Iwoba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iwoba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maneno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Iwoba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Iwoba stands up over Maneno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Maneno is wriggling around but Iwoba manages to pass to half guard.
Iwoba wants to pass the guard but Maneno is defending well.
Iwoba looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iwoba misses with a head shot. Maneno uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosco Iwoba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Maneno swings widly with a right hand
and Iwoba counters with a left to the body.
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Bosco Iwoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iwoba throws the kick towards the body but Maneno avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iwoba tries to land a front kick but Maneno steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iwoba slips a straight right by Maneno.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Iwoba appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maneno is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Iwoba's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iwoba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno walks into a straight right hand from Iwoba.

Maneno gets tackled into the cage by Iwoba. Iwoba maintains the clinch.
Iwoba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba has a couple of punches blocked by Maneno.
Iwoba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Iwoba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iwoba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maneno's elbow.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maneno can't break the clinch.
Iwoba tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno blocks an uppercut.
Iwoba pushes Maneno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Maneno is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Iwoba scores with a shot to the side of Maneno's head.

Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Iwoba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maneno on the side of the head.
Maneno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Maneno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Iwoba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iwoba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maneno's head backwards.
Iwoba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maneno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Iwobas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Iwoba feints a jab promting Maneno to slip. Iwoba then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maneno slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chiku Maneno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maneno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iwoba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Iwoba.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Iwoba scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno throws a jab when Iwoba was well out of range.
Iwoba lands with a slapping head kick.
Iwoba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maneno moves away.
Iwoba throws a leg kick which misses Maneno's front leg but catches the back leg as Maneno tries to avoid it.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iwoba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maneno lands the left hand.
Iwoba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Iwoba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Iwoba tries to score with a low kick but Maneno moves his leg out of the way.
Iwoba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Iwoba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iwoba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Iwoba tries a quick counter leg kick but Maneno is wise to it.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Iwoba misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba takes one to the side of the head.
Iwoba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iwoba moves away from the strike by Maneno.
Maneno doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iwoba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maneno.
Iwoba keeps Maneno at a distance using the push kick.
Maneno on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Iwoba connects with a right hand. Maneno shakes it off.
Maneno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iwoba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maneno fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Iwoba tries to clinch but Maneno moves out of range.
Iwoba scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iwoba lands with a nice body kick.
Maneno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Iwoba drops his hands momentarily and Maneno takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Iwoba misses with a low kick as Maneno jumps back.
Iwoba does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maneno slips a straight right by Iwoba.
Good standup being displayed there by Iwoba as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Iwoba misses.
Iwoba throws an off balance right hand
and Maneno counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba misses with a straight left.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.

Iwoba gets a clinch.

Maneno manages to break the clinch.
Iwoba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Iwoba staying out of range there.
Iwoba raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Iwoba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maneno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iwoba.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iwoba flicks out a counter leg kick but Maneno steps away.
Maneno throws a hook but Iwoba avoids it easily.
Maneno keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bosco Iwoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!


Iwoba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maneno counters with a stiff right hand.

Iwoba moves into the clinch.
Maneno is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Maneno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Maneno walks into a jab.
Iwoba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Maneno misses.
Iwoba looks to land a body kick but Maneno moved away.
Iwoba throws a hook but Maneno avoids it easily.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iwoba moves away.
Maneno misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iwoba cracks the inside of Maneno's front leg.
Iwoba looks to score with a jab to the body but Maneno is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Maneno does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Iwoba sizes up Maneno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno avoids the body shot from Iwoba.
Iwoba catches Maneno with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maneno sizes up Iwoba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Iwoba throws a right hand that misses
and Maneno counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iwoba thinking.
Maneno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maneno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maneno misses with a wild body shot.
Iwoba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maneno throws out the jab.
Maneno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maneno takes a swing at Iwoba's ribcage but misses.
Iwoba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maneno. That did some damage!
Iwoba fails with the takedown.
Maneno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Iwoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iwoba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iwoba gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iwoba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maneno counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Iwoba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iwoba was well out of range. Poor timing from Maneno.
Iwoba throws out a counter right but Maneno avoids it with no problem.
Maneno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iwoba throws out the jab.
Maneno ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iwoba connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maneno momentarily.
Nice cross by Iwoba.
Iwoba throws a leg kick that misses.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Iwoba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Iwoba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maneno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maneno throws a big shot that misses.
Maneno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iwoba at a distance.
Maneno stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maneno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maneno misses with a lunging right hand
and Iwoba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maneno lands a right hook to the body.
Maneno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maneno misses with a hook
and Iwoba counters with a body kick that stops Maneno in his tracks momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Iwoba.
Maneno looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwoba is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Iwoba.
Maneno moves out of range as Iwoba throws a body kick.
It looked like Maneno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Iwoba.
Maneno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Iwoba avoids the body shot from Maneno.
Iwoba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iwoba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iwoba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maneno manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Iwoba!
Maneno takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno scores with a sloppy right hand. Iwoba should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno slips a straight right by Iwoba.
Maneno swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Iwoba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Maneno.

Iwoba is rocked!
Iwoba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maneno.
Iwoba is still on wobbly legs! Can Maneno finish him?
Iwoba is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maneno closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Iwoba! Maneno dives in looking to finish! Iwoba is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chiku Maneno!
Our winner, Chiku Maneno, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 7 p4p, 1 weight class) and DeShawn Jackson (ranked 158 p4p, 21 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. Jackson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Green Card kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as DeShawn Jackson enters the cage!



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31
147 lbs
18 - 12 - 1
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeShawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Shamrock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock staying out of range there.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamrock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Jackson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson with the counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jackson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Jackson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamrock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Shamrock is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shamrock, who protects the arm well.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamrock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Shamrock from escaping the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shamrock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shamrock, who protects the arm well.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Jackson drags him back down.

Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Jackson tries for a kimura but Shamrock is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Jackson swings around for an armbar but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard.

Shamrock gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Shamrock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shamrock pinned against the cage. Shamrock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Shamrock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Shamrock.
Jackson throws the left hand but Shamrock avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Shamrock cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Shamrock sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shamrock throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shamrock as he avoids it easily.
Jackson lunges at Shamrock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shamrock's hand.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shamrock lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamrock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Shamrock avoids it with no problem.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock lands with a right hand.
Jackson slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackson shoots in but Shamrock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamrock scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson scores with a one two! Shamrock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock connects with a crisp jab.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Shamrock. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Shamrock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShawn Jackson.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


Jackson throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Shamrock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Shamrock misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shamrock in his tracks.
Shamrock motions for Jackson to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Shamrock's ribs.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Jackson's body.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamrock takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice straight punches there by Shamrock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamrock.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Shamrock throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Jackson tries to move into range but Shamrock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
A swing and a miss from Shamrock.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Shamrock throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Shamrock sizes up Jackson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Jackson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Jackson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shamrock.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Shamrock tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Shamrock's body.
Shamrock jabs at Jackson's body.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Shamrock backs away looking to recover.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.


Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackson! But no joy.
Shamrock wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Shamrock throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Shamrock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
A clash of legs there as Jackson blocks the low kick.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Shamrock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson throws a body punch but Shamrock moves out of range.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Shamrock's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Shamrock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jackson.
Shamrock moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shamrock. Shamrock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shamrock defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shamrock.
Jackson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shamrock finds it's way round the side to connect with Jackson's head.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Shamrock is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Shamrock takes one on the button.
Shamrock scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but DeShawn Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!


Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Shamrock moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shamrock moves away.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamrock lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shamrock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson misses with a leg kick.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shamrock lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Shamrock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Jackson scores with a one two! Shamrock had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Shamrock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson tests Shamrock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shamrock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shamrock slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Jackson's head back.
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!
Jackson misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Jackson slips under a jab from Shamrock.
Good work by Shamrock as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Shamrock's head back.
Shamrock throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shamrock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!

Nick Shamrock retains his featherweight title!
Nick Shamrock was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
DeShawn Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'Ay Caramba.'.
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