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AFC #31 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hall (ranked 3779 p4p, 385 weight class) and Tony Clifton (ranked 3144 p4p, 330 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Clifton!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clifton cracks Hall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hall throws a sloppy head kick and Clifton moves out of range easily.
Hall throws a leg kick but Clifton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clifton scores with a decent looking hook.
Clifton is looking to chop away at Hall's legs.
Hall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Hall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clifton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Clifton misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Clifton.
Hall moves out of range as Clifton throws a body kick.
Hall blocks a head kick by Clifton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clifton tries a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Hall throws a series of punches but Clifton avoids them all with ease.
Clifton takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Clifton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clifton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clifton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by Clifton - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall throws a nice head kick!
Good work by Clifton as he checks the leg kick.
Clifton is looking to chop away at Hall's legs.
Hall connects with a high kick.
Clifton throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Clifton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Clifton is predictable there
and Hall counters with an inside leg kick.
Clifton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clifton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Clifton lands.
Hall connects with a high kick.
Clifton connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Hall! He's out on his feet! Clifton rushes in and drops Hall with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tony Clifton!
A relieved looking Tony Clifton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zell Dincht (ranked 3119 p4p, 360 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 3009 p4p, 350 weight class). Dincht comes into the arena with Disturbed - Down With The Sickness blaring out of the sound system. Wilson has chosen Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G. as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Zell Dincht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 23 - 3, fighting out of London, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dincht. That's going to slow Wilson down.
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dincht clinches.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson wants the takedown. Dincht is fighting it off but Wilson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dincht's guard against the cage.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dincht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Dincht is keeping the position.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dincht swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Dincht keeps moving.
Dincht preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dincht is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dincht throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dincht. Dincht obviously looking to wear him down.
Dincht misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dincht did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.
Dincht knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but Dincht defending well.
Wilson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is taking a breather. Dincht says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wilson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dincht doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilson.
Wilson is pressing down on Dincht's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dincht is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dincht is looking to improve his position.
Wilson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dincht is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilson.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Dincht defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilson checks a leg kick.
Dincht lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zell Dincht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dincht looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Dincht.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Dincht counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Dincht. That snapped Wilson's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dincht.
Dincht throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dincht's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dincht duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dincht cracks the inside of Wilson's front leg.
Dincht is looking to clinch.
A jab from Dincht finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dincht but Dincht pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dincht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zell Dincht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
Dincht misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. Dincht didn't expect that.
Slade Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Dincht keeps moving.
Dincht seems keen to control Wilson's posture.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dincht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson is pushing down on Dincht's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dincht is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to advance position but Dincht counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dincht is keeping the position for now.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dincht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dincht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dincht tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dincht.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dincht. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dincht lands a nice shot to the body.
Slade Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dincht misses the jab.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Dincht circles away easily
and Dincht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dincht.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dincht lands a jab.
Wilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dincht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wilson blocks a leg kick.
Wilson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dincht lands with a right hand.
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!
Dincht throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dincht sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dincht goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dincht plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dincht lands a leg kick that knocks Wilson off balance momentarily.
Dincht tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Dincht dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wilson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dincht with a nice cross.
Wilson slips a jab from Dincht.
Wilson counters with a body kick.
Dincht throws a combination that misses
and Wilson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dincht thinking.
Wilson misses with a hook. Dincht ducked under it nicely.
Dincht with a jab.
Dincht takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot by Dincht.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dincht thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Wilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dincht. That's going to slow Wilson down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Dincht was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Dincht tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dincht lands a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dincht darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dincht thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Dincht throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dincht scores with the left hand. Wilson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson instigates a clinch.
Dincht is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dincht struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Wilson has Dincht pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dincht manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Dincht.
Wilson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zell Dincht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
Dincht misses with a body punch.
Dincht tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wilson.
Dincht stops a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Dincht prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Dincht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dincht lands a nice shot that snaps Wilson's head back.
Zell Dincht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dincht jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson defending well as Dincht loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson goes for a double leg but Dincht avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dincht continues to drive forward.
Dincht takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson throws a counter combo.
Dincht scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dincht connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilson fails with the takedown
and Dincht counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilson scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dincht drives through and clinches with Wilson against the cage.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Dincht lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Dincht.
Dincht tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Dincht pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dincht pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson thinks about the counter body kick.
Dincht misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Dincht cracks Wilson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dincht throws out the jab.
Dincht connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilson's hands.
Zell Dincht is winning the standup battle so far.
Dincht misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Wilson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson shoots in but Dincht avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dincht connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
Wilson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dincht scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Dincht lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dincht throws a body kick that misses.
Dincht bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson's head backwards.
Dincht walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Dincht is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Dincht's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zell Dincht showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dincht 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zell Dincht!
A relieved looking Zell Dincht thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Parker (ranked 1760 p4p, 220 weight class) and Moonlight Maze (ranked 1825 p4p, 231 weight class). Maze is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moonlight Maze!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maze pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Maze.
Parker slips under a jab from Maze.
Parker avoids the body shot from Maze.
Parker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Maze throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a nice leg kick.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maze.
Maze uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parker has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maze lands a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maze has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maze.
Maze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Parker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maze dives in for a single leg takedown but Parker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Maze feints and as Parker raises his hands in defense, Maze changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maze manages to get himself to full guard.
Maze wants to control the position but Parker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Maze is looking for a sweep. Parker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maze looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Parker pushes past his half guard into mount!
Maze is desperately trying to improve his position but Parker has a good base and remains in mount.
Parker avoids the attempt from Maze to control.
Parker controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maze tries to hold on but Parker pushes him away.
Parker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Maze to take his back!
Parker is hanging on to Maze's back as he tries to escape.
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!
Maze turns into Parker and is now in his guard.
Maze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parker 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.
Maze scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maze lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker can't keep his opponent in guard - Maze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Maze is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Parker manages to get to full guard.
Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maze postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
Maze trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker seems keen to control Maze's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Parker's head.
Parker is pulling down on Maze's head. It's preventing any offense from Maze, at least for the moment.
Maze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parker has control of Maze's left arm, preventing Maze from doing any damage.
Parker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maze is one step ahead there.
Parker pulls Maze in to control the position.
Parker has momentary wrist control but Maze slips an elbow through the middle.
Parker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Parker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze 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.
Maze tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maze misses the shot to the body.
Maze swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker thuds his shin into the meat of Maze's side.
Parker pushes Maze away with a front kick.
Parker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Maze.
Maze looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Moonlight Maze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maze finds it's way round the side to connect with Parker's head.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Maze moved out of range nicely.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maze.
Maze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parker's head.
Maze misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Moonlight Maze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze cracks Parker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maze swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parker.
Parker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Maze.
Parker tried to counter with a leg kick but Maze avoided it.
Maze connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parker lands a front kick.
Maze takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Maze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker is looking to counter with a body kick.
Maze throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Maze shoots in looking for a takedown but Parker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maze's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maze throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maze just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromParker.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maze.
Maze looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Maze throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker tried to counter with a leg kick but Maze avoided it.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maze misses the shot to the body.
Parker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maze just manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Maze with a nice cross.
Maze throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Maze backs away, Parker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maze looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Maze digs a good hook to Parker's body.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alex Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maze throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a thumping low kick.
Maze missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Parker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maze misses with a hook.
Maze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker throws a wild body kick that Maze sees coming a mile off.
Maze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parker.
Maze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maze connects with the punch.
Maze checks a low kick from Parker.
Maze closes the distance and clinches up with Parker, looking for a takedown. Maze pushes Parker against the cage but Parker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Parker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Parker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maze lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maze throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
It looked like Parker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maze or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker, which made it look bad.
Alex Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moonlight Maze.
Maze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maze's head.
Maze bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maze.
Maze with a poor takedown
and Parker counters with a nice body shot.
Maze throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Maze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maze misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Maze misses.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Parker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maze 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.
Maze misses with a hook
and Parker counters with a good low kick that Maze was not able to check.
Maze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maze misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Parker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maze lands a nice hook to Parker's body. Parker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parker tries to land a leg kick but Maze saw it coming and moves away.
Parker staying out of range there.
Parker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker throws a leg kick but Maze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maze scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maze throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maze.
And Parker counters with a quick kick to the body but Maze blocks it.
Maze dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Maze's head and hops out.
Maze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maze. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maze's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maze fails with a takedown attempt.
Maze takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice shot by Maze.
Maze misses the shot to the body.
Maze throws a big shot that misses.
Parker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Maze.
Parker slips under a jab from Maze.
Parker slips a jab from Maze.
Parker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alex Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maze misses with the combination.
Parker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Parker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alex Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moonlight Maze.
Maze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Parker's head backwards.
A jab from Maze misses.
Maze avoids the head kick by Parker.
Maze misses with a body shot.
Parker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maze misses with a lunging right hand
and Parker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maze throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Parker throws a counter high kick but Maze was just alert enough to avoid it.
Parker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maze misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Maze.
Maze throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horrible takedown attempt by Maze or perhaps it was just good defense by Parker, which made it look bad.
Parker is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maze misses with a wild body shot.
Maze tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Maze.
Maze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maze misses the shot to the body.
Parker slips a jab from Maze.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maze moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maze just misses with a punch to the body.
Maze throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Maze misses with a lunging right hand
and Parker counters with a crisp one two that drops Maze! Parker thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Maze to his feet! Maze is in big trouble!
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!
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Maze connects with a body shot.
Parker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maze lands with a nice combination. Parker backs away looking to recover.
Parker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maze throws an overhand right that lands on Parker's shoulder, as Parker tries to avoid the shot.
Maze digs a good hook to Parker's body.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maze looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moonlight Maze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maze 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shelby Foote (ranked 1497 p4p, 152 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 1556 p4p, 160 weight class). Tonon has chosen What About Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gary Tonon enters the cage!
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29
150 lbs
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36
158 lbs
25 - 23 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shelby Foote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon moves into the clinch.
Tonon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Foote uses from the top position.
Foote trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foote trying to control but Tonon is working from the bottom.
Tonon keeping full guard, as Foote tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foote advances to half guard.
Foote trying to control the action but Tonon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Foote has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Foote thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Foote winds up and cracks Tonon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonon keeps working.
Foote not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Foote throwing shots but Tonon is blocking nicely.
Tonon actively working from the bottom here.
Foote not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Foote thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tonon defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foote looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tonon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Foote thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Foote thows a huge punch but Tonon dodges it nicely.
Foote trying to control from Tonon's half guard. Tonon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Foote wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Big Bear Fight Factory inform us that Tonon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Foote throws a strike but Tonon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tonon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Foote looking for a sweep. Not yet Foote, not yet.
Foote seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tonon advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote manages to get to full guard.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Foote is keeping the position.
Foote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tonon advances to half guard.
Foote keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Foote manages to get to full guard.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Foote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tonon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Foote looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Foote is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foote can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonon controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tonon darts in looking for a takedown but Foote gets double underhooks and turns Tonon into the cage.
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 Shelby Foote will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tonon closes the distance and pushes Foote back into the cage.
Foote misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tonon wants a takedown.
Foote pushes Tonon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tonon jumps guard but Foote turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tonon has Foote pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Foote manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon tries for a takedown but Foote manages to get underhooks.
Foote using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tonon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tonon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Foote keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tonon's head.
Foote connects with a couple of short punches.
Foote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Foote stands up over Tonon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote throwing strikes but missing.
Foote postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote distracts Tonon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Foote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foote looking to sit in guard and control but Tonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Foote is trying to keep Tonon in close.
Foote wants to sweep but no luck.
Foote keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Foote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foote is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tonon slips nicely into half guard.
Foote wants to get back to full guard.
Tonon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foote does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Foote trying to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon trying to control the action but Foote is working from the bottom.
Foote is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice shot by Foote.
Shelby Foote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foote defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tonon.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foote but Foote pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Foote throws a one two combo.
Foote manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tonon on his heels. He'll look to pass Tonon's guard now, I'm sure.
Foote content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Foote from controlling successfully.
Foote controlling from the top position.
Tonon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Foote from controlling successfully.
Tonon wants to sweep here but Foote controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Foote looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Foote won't allow Tonon to sweep him here.
Shelby Foote overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tonon has his foot on Foote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foote works his way back into a safe position though.
Foote wants to pass the guard but Tonon is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelby Foote dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Foote looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Foote gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Foote.
Tonon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Foote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonon.
Foote is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tonon fails to pull guard.
Shelby Foote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Foote is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonon is defending well for now.
Tonon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tonon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Foote smiles and moves away.
Foote scores with a hook to the body. Tonon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foote throws a big shot that misses.
Foote changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tonon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Foote controlling the position from side mount.
Foote working the strikes but Tonon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foote uses his free foot to push down on Tonon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tonon.
Foote looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Foote connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Foote trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Foote throwing strikes but Tonon recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Tonon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Foote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tonon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Foote lands a couple of elbows.
Foote has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foote is one step ahead there.
Tonon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Foote scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Foote working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Foote from controlling successfully.
Foote sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Foote throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foote lands a couple of digs.
Foote is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonon can do to turn this around?
Foote looking to pass the guard.
Tonon 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.
Foote slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foote with a nice head shot there.
Foote working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foote lands a couple of elbows.
Foote content to stall in guard here.
Tonon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foote stopping the sweep attempt from Tonon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tonon tries to clinch up but Foote circles away and keeps his distance.
Foote half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Foote rushes Tonon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but Foote has him pressed against the cage.
Tonon managing to block the knees to the body from Foote.
Foote missing with knees to the body.
Tonon jumps guard but Foote stands there with Tonon around his waist. Tonon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Foote landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonon wants a takedown but no success here.
Tonon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Foote to keep the fight standing.
Tonon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tonon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Foote walks away with a smile on his face. Tonon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gary Tonon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonon misses with a few strikes there.
Foote connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelby Foote showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Foote 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelby Foote!
After the big win, Shelby Foote made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Organic Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Troy Anselmo (ranked 1180 p4p, 147 weight class) and Alexander Potter (ranked 1958 p4p, 246 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Troy Anselmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Potter!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anselmo takes one to the side of the head.
Potter throws a leg kick that misses.
Potter just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAnselmo.
Potter scores with a nice head shot.
Potter shoots in but Anselmo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Potter is defended easily by Anselmo.
A little feinted left hand from Anselmo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Potter pushes Anselmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Potter tries for a takedown but Anselmo manages to get underhooks.
Troy Anselmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Potter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anselmo prevents it.
Anselmo breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Potter blocks the leg kick.
Anselmo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anselmo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anselmo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anselmo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Anselmo. No joy for Potter on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Potter or perhaps it was just good defense by Anselmo, which made it look bad.
Anselmo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Potter just manages to avoid it.
Anselmo leaves Potter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anselmo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Potter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Potter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anselmo counters with a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Potter moves into the clinch successfully.
Anselmo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potter moves into range and clinches up with Anselmo.
Potter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anselmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Anselmo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Potter throws a body shot but no joy.
Anselmo tried to counter with a leg kick but Potter avoided it.
Anselmo misses with a straight left.
Potter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anselmo defends it nicely.
Potter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anselmo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Potter scrambles back to his feet.
Anselmo gets tackled into the cage by Potter. Potter maintains the clinch.
Anselmo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Potter tries to clinch up but Anselmo circles away and keeps his distance.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anselmo sprawls well. Anselmo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potter gets slowly back to his feet.
Anselmo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Potter feints and as Anselmo raises his hands in defense, Potter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anselmo kicks Potter off and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anselmo.
Anselmo is looking to land body kicks.
Potter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anselmo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anselmo connects with a leg kick. Potter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anselmo throws a head kick that misses.
Anselmo lands a high kick!
Potter wants to clinch.
Potter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Potter showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter is looking to stall here but Anselmo recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo keeping full guard, as Potter tries to pass.
Potter stands up from Anselmo's guard - Potter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Potter misses with a hook.
It appears Anselmo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Anselmo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anselmo is looking to chop away at Potter's legs.
Anselmo misses with an uppercut
and Potter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Potter scores with a nice body kick.
Anselmo tries a low kick but Potter avoids it.
Anselmo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Potter unleashes a big counter combination but Anselmo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Potter swings for the body but Anselmo moves out of range.
Potter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anselmos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anselmo gets tackled into the cage by Potter. Potter maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Anselmo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Potter shoots in and bounces Anselmo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Anselmo is trying to control the position but Potter postures up.
Potter throws a big right hand that misses.
Potter looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anselmo holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Potter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anselmo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anselmo can't keep his opponent in guard - Potter advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anselmo is defending against the submission attempts here by Potter.
Potter is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Anselmo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Potter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anselmo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anselmo pulls Potter in close to his closed guard and prevents Potter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Potter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anselmo is keeping the position for now.
Potter lands a couple of digs.
Anselmo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Potter wants to get up but he can't break Anselmo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alexander Potter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anselmo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo tries to score with a low kick but Potter moves his leg out of the way.
Potter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anselmo checks the leg kick.
Potter connects with a crisp jab.
Potter is looking to clinch but Anselmo is avoiding it.
As Potter backs away, Anselmo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Potter tries for a takedown but Anselmo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Potter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anselmo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Potter blocks a low kick nicely.
Anselmo moves out of range as Potter strikes.
Potter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Potter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Potter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anselmo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anselmo has one of Potter's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Potter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Potter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anselmo tries to bench press Potter off him but Potter keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anselmo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Potter decides to stand back up.
Potter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter misses with a few strikes there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Anselmo as Potter shoots in.
Anselmo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anselmo throws a hook but Potter avoids it easily.
Anselmo lands a lovely overhand right.
Potter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anselmo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Potter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Anselmo as Potter shoots in.
That kick from Anselmo tenderised Potter's leg. Potter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anselmo sizes up Potter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anselmo slips a jab from Potter.
Potter tries to clinch up.
Anselmo blocks a jab.
Anselmo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Potter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anselmo leaves Potter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anselmo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Anselmo lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anselmo throws a lazy right hand but Potter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anselmo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Potter's calf.
Potter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anselmo as he avoids it easily.
Troy Anselmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Potter.
Anselmo tries to land a leg kick but Potter saw it coming and moves away.
Anselmo connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anselmo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Potter throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Anselmo to regain full guard.
Anselmo trying to keep a closed guard but Potter is proving a slippery customer.
Anselmo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Gym inform me that Potter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anselmo keeping full guard, as Potter tries to pass.
Potter is fighting to break Anselmo's control of his arms but Anselmo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter passes into half guard.
Potter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Potter trying to mount his opponent but Anselmo defends it.
Potter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Potter is working for a submission of some sort.
Potter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter is thwarting Anselmo's attempts to control the position.
Anselmo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Anselmo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Potter.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Potter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anselmo sees it coming and defends easily.
Potter tries to pass to full mount but Anselmo defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Troy Anselmo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Potter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anselmo. Anselmo obviously looking to wear him down.
Potter shoots in for a takedown but Anselmo shows good takedown defense.
Potter tries to land a leg kick but Anselmo saw it coming and moves away.
Potter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anselmo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anselmo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Potter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anselmo counters with a straight right hand.
Potter defending well as Anselmo loads up on a big left hand.
Anselmo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Potter. That did some damage!
Anselmo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Potter closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Anselmo.
Anselmo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Potter tries to score a body lock takedown but Anselmo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Potter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anselmo lands with a short shot to the head.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anselmo's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Anselmo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anselmo 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Anselmo!
A less than humble Troy Anselmo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeti Rostedt (ranked 1162 p4p, 139 weight class) and Turbo Epicity (ranked 1532 p4p, 174 weight class). Rostedt comes to the cage accompanied by Silent Running. The crowd seem to be enjoying Epicity's choice of entrance music: Semi Charmed Life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeti Rostedt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Turbo Epicity!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rostedt misses with a kick to the body.
Rostedt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Rostedt throws a body shot but no joy.
Rostedt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rostedt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Epicity scores with a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rostedt or perhaps it was just good defense by Epicity, which made it look bad.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rostedt.
A quick step to the side and Rostedt tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rostedt scores with a punch to the head.
Epicity on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rostedt lands a high kick!
Epicity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rostedt.
Rostedt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rostedt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Epicity.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Rostedt is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Epicity is predictable there
and Rostedt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rostedt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Epicity was well out of range. Poor timing from Rostedt.
Rostedt works the jab nicely.
Jeti Rostedt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rostedt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rostedt shoots in for a takedown but Epicity shows good takedown defense.
Epicity is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rostedt with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Rostedt. Those never looked like landing.
Epicity misses with a double jab.
Rostedt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rostedt throws a sloppy head kick and Epicity moves out of range easily.
Epicity appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rostedt moves away.
Epicity moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Epicity was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rostedt scores with a jab to the body.
Rostedt throws a body kick that misses.
Epicity throws a hook to the side of Rostedt's head but Rostedt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt jabs Epicity right on the nose. Epicity blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rostedt tries a head kick but it misses.
Rostedt misses with a kick to the body.
Rostedt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rostedt lands a glancing blow to the side of Epicity's head.
Rostedt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Epicity finds it's target.
Epicity tried to score with a low kick but Rostedt checks it.
Epicity uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rostedt.
Epicity lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rostedt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epicity checks a leg kick nicely.
Rostedt lands a jab to Epicity's midsection.
Rostedt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Rostedt avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rostedt.
Rostedt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rostedt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rostedt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Epicity counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rostedt.
Epicity defending well as Rostedt loads up on a big left hand.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epicity tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rostedt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epicity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, jab by Rostedt - just one landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rostedt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeti Rostedt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity checks a low kick from Rostedt.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rostedt.
Epicity keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Epicity throws out a counter right but Rostedt avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body. Rostedt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epicity fakes the leg kick and cracks Rostedt in the body.
Rostedt blocks a leg kick.
Rostedt misses the shot to the body.
Epicity lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Epicity scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rostedt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Epicity.
Epicity takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Epicity takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good shot there by Epicity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeti Rostedt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rostedt thows a leg kick but Epicity checks it
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Rostedt scores with a jab to the body.
Rostedt looks to land a left hand but Epicity moved out of range nicely.
Jeti Rostedt is winning the standup battle so far.
Rostedt throws a low kick but Epicity avoids it.
Epicity flicks out a counter leg kick but Rostedt steps away.
Rostedt checks a low kick from Epicity.
Rostedt lands a nice shot that snaps Epicity's head back.
Rostedt swings for the body but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity lands with a cross.
Rostedt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Epicity throws a looping overhand right but Rostedt ducks down to avoid it.
Rostedt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Epicity just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rostedt misses with a leg kick
and Epicity counters with a left to the body.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rostedt.
Epicity waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rostedt.
Epicity just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRostedt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity misses with a lunging right hand
and Rostedt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rostedt lands a head kick. Epicity smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Epicity does it's job there.
Rostedt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Epicity counters with a stiff right hand.
Rostedt checks a leg kick.
Rostedt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Epicity on the side of the head.
Rostedt just misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity unleashes a big counter combination but Rostedt bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Epicity connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rostedt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Epicity defends it nicely.
Rostedt is looking to wear down Epicity with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Epicity takes a swing at Rostedt's ribcage but misses.
Rostedt shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Epicity as he checks the leg kick.
Epicity walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rostedt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rostedt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epicity checks it well.
Rostedt digs a good body shot into Epicity's ribs.
Rostedt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Epicity counters with a nice body kick.
Epicity throws a wild body kick that Rostedt sees coming a mile off.
Good work by Rostedt as he checks the leg kick.
Epicity's corner calls for a 1-2. Epicity obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Rostedt misses.
Rostedt lands with an uppercut that bounces Epicity off the cage and back into range.
Rostedt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rostedt there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Rostedt misses.
Rostedt lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Epicity tries to score with a low kick but Rostedt moves his leg out of the way.
Epicity throws a lazy right hand but Rostedt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rostedt throws a leg kick
enabling Epicity to counter with a crisp jab.
Rostedt connects with a leg kick. Epicity looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rostedt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rostedt blocks a low kick nicely.
Rostedt missing with a left hand there. Epicity was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity jabs Rostedt right on the nose. Rostedt blinks but takes it well.
Nice straight punches there by Rostedt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rostedt.
Rostedt throws a leg kick but Epicity sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rostedt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Epicity misses with a leg kick
and Rostedt counters with a nice double leg into side control. Epicity won't be happy with that.
Epicity throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Epicity takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rostedt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rostedt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Epicity checks it well.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rostedt.
Epicity displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rostedt throws out the jab.
Rostedt feints and then cracks Epicity's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Epicity down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rostedt lands with a nice combination. Epicity backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rostedt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epicity.
Rostedt is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Epicity looks to land a body kick but Rostedt moved away.
Rostedt cracks Epicity with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rostedt fails with the takedown.
Rostedt throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity throws out a powerful jab.
Rostedt throws the left hand but Epicity avoids the punch easily.
Epicity feints a counter leg kick.
Rostedt throws a looping overhand right but Epicity ducks down to avoid it.
Rostedt misses with a body shot.
Epicity flicks out a counter leg kick but Rostedt steps away.
Rostedt throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostedt misses with the combination.
Epicity is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rostedt with a body shot.
Rostedt slips under a jab.
Rostedt is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Epicity misses the target.
Rostedt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Epicity misses with a wild body shot.
Rostedt moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Rostedt tries a low kick but Epicity avoids it.
Rostedt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rostedt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rostedt throws a combination that misses
and Epicity counters with a nice body shot.
Rostedt throws a lazy right hand but Epicity sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rostedt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostedt misses with a wild body shot.
Epicity steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rostedt.
Epicity counters with a body kick.
Epicity lunges at Rostedt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rostedt's hand.
Rostedt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Epicity stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Rostedt.
A jab from Rostedt misses.
Epicity misses with an uppercut. Rostedt saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Epicity coming out on top.
Rostedt throws a hook to the side of Epicity's head but Epicity sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Epicity slips a jab and a cross from Rostedt.
Epicity tries to land a front kick but Rostedt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Epicity misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Epicity is predictable there
and Rostedt counters with an outside leg kick.
Rostedt throws a solid leg kick but Epicity takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rostedt.
Epicity now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Epicity checks a low kick from Rostedt.
Rostedt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epicity counters with an outside leg kick.
Epicity's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epicity keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Epicity only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rostedt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rostedt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Epicity there.
Epicity takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Epicity lands a nice looking body shot.
Epicity on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Epicity walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rostedt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Epicity thuds his right hand into Rostedt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rostedt manages to avoid it.
Epicity fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Epicity throws a big shot that misses.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rostedt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rostedt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Epicity counters with a thumping low kick.
Epicity throws a wild body kick that Rostedt sees coming a mile off.
Epicity throws a hook but Rostedt avoids it easily.
Rostedt lands a jab.
Rostedt scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Turbo Epicity.
I think Epicity has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Turbo Epicity!
Turbo Epicity made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'm not surprised by the swirls'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Newton (ranked 2217 p4p, 266 weight class) and Mellow Mood (ranked 2124 p4p, 256 weight class). Newton comes to the cage accompanied by Guillotine. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddie Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Mellow Mood!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Eddie Newton has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Mood.
Mood ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Mood throws a one two combo.
Mood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newton.
A swing and a miss from Mood.
Mood misses with an uppercut.
Newton blocks a jab.
Newton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mellow Mood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mood needs to keep his hands up - Newton had a free shot at his head there.
Newton throws a big shot that misses.
Mood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Newton walks into a stiff left hand from Mood.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mood checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mood ducks under a wild hook from Newton.
Mood steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Newton is out on his feet! Mood sets himself and nearly takes Newton's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mellow Mood!
Mellow Mood very nearly forgot to thank Groove Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugeniy Petrov (ranked 1149 p4p, 169 weight class) and Onni Seppala (ranked 1786 p4p, 254 weight class). Seppala has chosen Husky Rescue - summertime cowboy as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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225 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eugeniy Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Onni Seppala!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Seppala.
Seppala moves into the clinch.
Petrov wants a takedown but no success here.
I was talking to Petrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Petrov is looking for a takedown.
Seppala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Seppala has Petrov pushed against the cage.
Petrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Seppala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seppala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrov backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Seppala - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Petrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seppala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Seppala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seppala works Petrov's body with a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Seppala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Seppala misses with a low kick.
Seppala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seppala dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
The crowd cheers as Seppala lands an impressive looking overhand right. Petrov doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov slips under a jab from Seppala.
Seppala moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Seppala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seppala was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Seppala connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seppala scores with a hook.
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!
Seppala scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov fails to land the takedown.
Seppala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Seppala keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Seppala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Seppala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Petrov's head.
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seppala wants to free his trapped foot but Petrov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seppala takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov moves into full guard.
Petrov working for a triangle but Seppala defends it easily.
Seppala must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Petrov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seppala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Seppala is stalling in the full guard.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Seppala dominated that round.
That's time! Petrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Seppala bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Seppala takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Seppala misses the shot to the body.
Seppala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Seppala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Seppala.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seppala throws a body shot but no joy.
Onni Seppala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Seppala circles away easily
and Seppala counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seppala at a distance.
Petrov slips a straight right by Seppala.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seppala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Seppala misses with an uppercut
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seppala's head.
Petrov defending well as Seppala loads up on a big left hand.
Seppala throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov moves forwards but Seppala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seppala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Seppala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Seppala's waist but Seppala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrov off to one side.
Seppala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Seppala, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seppala looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrov is just out of range.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seppala with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seppala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seppala.
Seppala throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Seppala scores with a hook.
Petrov is rocked!
Onni Seppala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seppala closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seppala lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Petrov to his knees! Seppala keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Onni Seppala!
Our winner, Onni Seppala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Kingston (ranked 708 p4p, 83 weight class) and Peter Manuel (ranked 438 p4p, 52 weight class). Kingston comes to the cage accompanied by Creep - Radiohead . Carl Kingston has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Kingston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manuel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kingston throws an off balance right hand
so Manuel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard.
Manuel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kingston working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manuel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Manuel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kingston bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manuel's head.
A jab from Kingston finds it's way through Manuel's defenses.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Manuel checks a leg kick nicely.
Manuel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kingston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manuel throws a big shot that misses.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Kingston slips the punch.
Manuel misses with a looping left.
A cross from Manuel lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manuel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Kingston walks into a stiff left hand from Manuel.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manuel.
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!
Kingston looks to land a body kick but Manuel moved away.
Kingston throws a sloppy body shot
and Manuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manuel throws a nice head kick!
Manuel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingston throws a hook to the side of Manuel's head but Manuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingston counters with a good low kick that Manuel was not able to check.
Kingston throws a head kick but Manuel moves out of range.
Carl Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kingston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Peter Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Manuel, right into the meat.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses
enabling Manuel to counter with a crisp jab.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manuel is defended easily by Kingston.
Some bone on bone action there as Manuel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Manuel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
Crunch! Kingston slams his shin into Manuel's torso.
Kingston cracks Manuel with an open hand slap.
Manuel looks to throw the jab but Kingston is out of range.
Kingston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manuel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Manuel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manuel.
Kingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingston wants it to stay on the feet.
Carl Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Manuel.
Manuel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kingston needs to keep his hands up - Manuel had a free shot at his head there.
Manuel throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kingston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
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!
Kingston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Manuel misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Kingston misses its target.
Kingston throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Kingston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manuel momentarily.
Manuel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Manuel throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Manuel moves out of range of the body kick.
Manuel with the counter takedown but Kingston avoids it easily.
Kingston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manuel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kingston misses with a kick to the body.
Manuel avoids the head kick by Kingston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Manuel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Manuel avoids it.
Kingston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manuel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manuel walks into a straight right hand from Kingston.
Manuel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kingston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Manuel misses with a straight left.
Kingston misses with a hook.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Jab by Manuel.
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Manuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston scores with a nice right hand.
Kingston lands a leg kick that knocks Manuel off balance momentarily.
Kingston throws a hook but Manuel avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Manuel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kingston.
Manuel misses with a double jab.
Kingston jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kingston looks for the body kick but Manuel saw that one coming.
Manuel throws a looping overhand right but Kingston ducks down to avoid it.
Kingston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left lands for Kingston.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel 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.
Manuel checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Manuel.
Kingston misses with an uppercut
and Manuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kingston misses with a kick to the body.
Manuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manuel throws a combination that misses
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manuel swings widly with a right hand
and Manuel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a hook.
Kingston looks for the body kick but Manuel saw that one coming.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Manuel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manuel misses with an uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Manuel scores with a four punch combination!
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Manuel throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingston counters with a leg kick.
Kingston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manuel misses with a low kick.
Kingston throws a head kick but Manuel moves out of range.
Manuel misses with a hook. Kingston ducked under it nicely.
Manuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kingston throws the kick towards the body but Manuel avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Manuel scores with a decent looking hook.
Kingston walks into a stiff left hand from Manuel.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingston.
Manuel throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Kingston.
Manuel lands a nice hook to Kingston's body. Kingston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
Kingston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manuel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kingston's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Manuel with the counter takedown but Kingston avoids it easily.
Kingston is looking to land body kicks.
Kingston keeps Manuel at a distance using the push kick.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Manuel moved out of range.
Manuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peter Manuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kingston.
Sloppy strikes from Manuel. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Kingston as he checks the leg kick.
Kingston lands with an overhand left.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
Kingston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Manuel connects with a nice looking jab.
Manuel defending well as Kingston loads up on a big left hand.
Kingston keeps Manuel at a distance using the push kick.
Manuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses
and Manuel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Manuel misses with a straight right.
Manuel misses the jab.
Manuel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Peter Manuel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Manuel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kingston doesn't seem bothered though.
Manuel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manuel.
A big left from Manuel misses.
Kingston throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Manuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manuel lands the left hand.
Manuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Kingston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingston wants to slow Manuel down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel misses with a body shot.
Manuel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Manuel avoids nicely.
Manuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manuel moves out of range of the body kick from Kingston.
Manuel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kingston.
Manuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manuel blocks a jab.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Kingston misses with a left hand
and Manuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Kingston slips the punch.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manuel manages to avoid it.
Kingston looks to land a body kick but Manuel moved away.
A big right from Manuel misses.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Manuel keeps Kingston at a distance using the push kick.
Manuel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manuel misses with a body kick.
Kingston walks into a stiff left hand from Manuel.
Manuel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Manuel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston controls Manuel momentarily but Manuel frees himself.
Manuel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Manuel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Manuel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manuel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Manuel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kingston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manuel's guard! Nice work there by Kingston!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manuel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kingston defends it easily.
Manuel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kingston has passed into half guard!
Kingston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Manuel really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Manuel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard.
Manuel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manuel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Manuel tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel forces his way into half guard.
Manuel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manuel wants to free his trapped foot but Kingston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manuel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kingston sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manuel is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.
Manuel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Manuel lands a glancing blow to the side of Kingston's head.
Manuel throws a hook to the side of Kingston's head but Kingston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manuel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kingston.
Manuel throws a body kick that misses
and Kingston counters with a thumping low kick.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Manuel walks into a straight right hand from Kingston.
Kingston misses the jab.
Manuel moves out of range of the body kick.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
Kingston motions for Manuel to come forward. Kingston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manuel.
Kingston defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Manuel tries to land a front kick but Kingston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kingston tries to move into range but Manuel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manuel misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Kingston.
Kingston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manuel.
Kingston tries to bum rush Manuel with a series of wild strikes but Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston pushes Manuel away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston tries to land a front kick but Manuel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manuel takes one on the button.
Manuel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A punch combination from Manuel misses.
Kingston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manuel.
Manuel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kingston.
A lazy left from Manuel finds it's target.
Manuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manuel lands with a right hand.
Kingston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manuel.
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Manuel saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Manuel dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Manuel misses with a double jab.
Kingston pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Manuel is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kingston.
Kingston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kingston throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Manuel counter with a right hand.
Kingston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kingston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kingston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manuel throws a series of punches but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manuel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manuel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a kick to the body
and Manuel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manuel misses with a body shot
and Kingston counters with a nice body kick.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manuel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A bone on bone clash there as Manuel blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
It seemed like Manuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Kingston.
Manuel connects with a solid leg kick.
Manuel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kingston sprawls well initially but Manuel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manuel seems to be looking for submissions.
Kingston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Carl Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuel is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kingston to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Manuel trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Kingston keeping full guard, as Manuel tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manuel pushing down on Kingston's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Manuel stops Kingston from getting back to his feet.
Kingston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Manuel trying to control from Kingston's half guard. Kingston has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kingston throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kingston swings widly with a right hand
and Manuel counters with an inside leg kick.
Peter Manuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Manuel blocks the body kick.
Manuel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.
Kingston throws a leg kick
and Manuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Manuel, as that shot connected.
Kingston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Manuel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Manuel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manuel catches Kingston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kingston throws out a powerful jab.
Manuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
A big right from Manuel misses.
Kingston quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Manuel is looking to chop away at Kingston's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Manuel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manuel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Manuel!
Peter Manuel is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Peter Manuel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Carl Kingston was interviewed post fight and said 'You're so very special... I wish I was special. But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo. What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khunbish Borjigin (ranked 421 p4p, 50 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 495 p4p, 58 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khunbish Borjigin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borjigin lands a nice shot to the body.
Borjigin misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Borjigin checks a leg kick.
Borjigin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parker will feel that in the morning.
Borjigin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parker is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Borjigin's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Borjigin tries to land a front kick but Parker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
Borjigin breaks from the clinch.
Parker throws a push kick but Borjigin slaps the foot to one side.
Parker connects with a right hand. Borjigin shakes it off.
It looks like Khunbish Borjigin has been cut.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Borjigin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borjigin scores with a nice head shot.
Borjigin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Borjigin pushes him off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Borjigin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A chopping leg kick lands by Borjigin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Borjigin misses
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borjigin.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Borjigin is just out of range.
Borjigin moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Borjigin pushes him off.
Borjigin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Borjigin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parker's head.
Parker gets a clinch.
Borjigin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borjigin manages to break the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Borjigin - that will leave a mark!
Parker tries to clinch up.
Parker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Borjigin, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Borjigin fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker prevents a body shot from Borjigin.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Borjigin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borjigin lands a body shot.
Borjigin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Borjigin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borjigin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Borjigin pushes him off.
Borjigin throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
Borjigin throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Borjigin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Borjigin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borjigin tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Borjigin back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Parker as the two fighters clinch.
Borjigin misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borjigin swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borjigin swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borjigin.
Parker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Borjigin's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Borjigin fails to land.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parker blocking some punches.
Borjigin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker tries to work over Borjigin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parker.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
Borjigin blocking some punches.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Borjigin lands a hook that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parker lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borjigin pushes Parker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borjigin misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borjigin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Borjigin misses with a punch on the inside.
Borjigin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Borjigin.
Borjigin misses with a punch to the body.
Parker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Borjigin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borjigin blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khunbish Borjigin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khunbish Borjigin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Parker misses with a looping right.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Borjigin's head but Borjigin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Borjigin.
Borjigin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borjigin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Parker under the eye.
Borjigin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khunbish Borjigin is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Borjigin. Those never looked like landing.
Parker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Borjigin.
Borjigin looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Borjigin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borjigin misses with some punches.
Borjigin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Borjigin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Borjigin fails to land.
Borjigin is trying to break the clinch but Parker is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Borjigin fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Borjigin fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Parker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Borjigin's brow.
Parker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Borjigin tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borjigin lands with a short shot to the head.
Borjigin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Borjigin misses with a punch on the inside.
Borjigin misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Parker.
Borjigin misses with a body punch.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Borjigin controls his hands.
Parker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Borjigin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Borjigin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker blocks a body shot from Borjigin.
Borjigin blocks an uppercut.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borjigin's elbow.
Borjigin working aggressively here.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Borjigin manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borjigin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borjigin tries to land a front kick but Parker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Parker is looking to clinch but Borjigin is avoiding it.
It looked like Borjigin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Parker misses with a body punch
and Borjigin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker tries to clinch there but Borjigin circles away.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borjigin moves away.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Borjigin pushes him off.
Borjigin works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Parker tries to clinch but Borjigin moves out of range.
Borjigin slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker scores with the left hand. Borjigin knows he should have avoided that one.
Borjigin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Borjigin throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Parker wants to counter with a clinch but Borjigin pushes him away.
Parker tries to work over Borjigin's front leg with a kick but Borjigin checks it.
Parker throws a series of punches but Borjigin avoids them all with ease.
Borjigin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Borjigin misses with a combination
and Parker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Borjigin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Borjigin.
Parker prevents a body shot from Borjigin.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Borjigin avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker blocks a body shot from Borjigin.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borjigin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borjigin throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Borjigin throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borjigin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borjigin misses with some punches.
Parker tries to work over Borjigin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker misses with a knee to the head.
Borjigin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Borjigin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Borjigin swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Borjigin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Borjigin.
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borjigin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borjigin avoids a kick to the body.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Borjigin. Parker shrugs it off though.
Parker tries to clinch but Borjigin is having none of it.
Parker has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khunbish Borjigin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khunbish Borjigin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Parker throws a chopping leg kick but Borjigin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Borjigin's head but Borjigin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borjigin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borjigin. Parker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Borjigin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Parker scores with a nice strike.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borjigin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parker misses with a low kick as Borjigin jumps back.
Borjigin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borjigin was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Borjigin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borjigin catches Parker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Borjigin throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
A jab from Parker does it's job there.
Parker moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Borjigin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borjigin has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Borjigin lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parker.
Khunbish Borjigin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Borjigin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borjigin.
Borjigin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parker blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Borjigin fails to land.
Borjigin has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Borjigin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker walks into a stiff left hand from Borjigin.
Borjigin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borjigin looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Borjigin throws a jab when Parker was well out of range.
Borjigin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borjigin.
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Borjigin.
Borjigin throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker gets through Borjigin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker prevents a body shot from Borjigin.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borjigin's elbow.
Borjigin tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Borjigin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borjigin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borjigin misses with some punches.
Parker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Borjigin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin has a couple of punches blocked by Parker.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Borjigin controls his hands.
Borjigin working aggressively here.
Borjigin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borjigin tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Borjigin scores with a hook to the body.
Borjigin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Borjigin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Borjigin throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Borjigin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borjigin misses with a leg kick.
Parker wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin connects with an inside leg kick.
Borjigin swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Borjigin staying out of range there.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borjigin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker tries to clinch but Borjigin is having none of it.
Borjigin tries to clinch but Parker moves out of range.
Borjigin throws a big shot that misses.
Borjigin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parker tries to clinch up but Borjigin circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Parker - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borjigin.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khunbish Borjigin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Khunbish Borjigin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Borjigin misses with a looping left.
Borjigin misses the shot to the body.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Borjigin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borjigin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Borjigin gets tackled into the cage by Parker. Parker maintains the clinch.
Borjigin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borjigin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Borjigin.
Borjigin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parker.
Nice shot by Borjigin.
Borjigin moves in looking to clinch but Parker pushes him off.
Parker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Borjigin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Borjigin lands but Parker takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parker, as that shot connected.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borjigin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borjigin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parker on the side of the head.
Borjigin misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Borjigin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker walks into a jab.
Parker lands a nice hook to Borjigin's body. Borjigin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Parker staying out of range there.
Parker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Parker blocks the leg kick.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borjigin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borjigin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Borjigin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borjigin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parker.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker takes one to the chin there.
Parker drives through and clinches with Borjigin against the cage.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Parker misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borjigin.
Borjigin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borjigin tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Borjigin back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borjigin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Borjigin throws a head punch that misses.
Borjigin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borjigin dodges an elbow strike from Parker.
Parker blocking some punches.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borjigin tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the cage.
Borjigin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Parker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Parker.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Borjigin avoids a wild elbow strike from Parker.
Borjigin throws a head punch that misses.
Borjigin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to work over Borjigin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borjigin breaks from the clinch.
Parker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Borjigin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Borjigin connects with a solid leg kick.
Parker lands with a straight right. Borjigin didn't see that one coming.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Borjigin throws out a powerful jab.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borjigin looks to land a body kick but Parker moved away.
Borjigin lands a nice looking body kick.
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Borjigin.
Borjigin misses with some punches.
Parker blocks a body shot from Borjigin.
Borjigin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borjigin struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Parker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borjigin.
Borjigin working aggressively here.
Borjigin misses with a punch on the inside.
Borjigin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borjigin misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Parker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Parker prevents a body shot from Borjigin.
Borjigin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borjigin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Borjigin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borjigin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Khunbish Borjigin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khunbish Borjigin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Borjigin throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Parker tries to clinch but Borjigin is having none of it.
Borjigin takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker checks a leg kick nicely.
Borjigin works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borjigin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borjigin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borjigin stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Borjigin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parker checks a leg kick.
Parker is looking to clinch but Borjigin is avoiding it.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Borjigin's head but Borjigin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parker scores with a jab. Borjigin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Borjigin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borjigin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parker on the side of the head.
Parker tries to clinch but Borjigin is having none of it.
Borjigin slips under a jab from Parker.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Borjigin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Borjigin lands a right hand.
Borjigin swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borjigin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Parker throws an elbow that misses.
Borjigin swings wildly with an uppercut but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borjigin misses with the head strike.
Peter Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin misses with some punches.
Borjigin blocks a body shot from Parker.
Borjigin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parker tries to land knees in the clinch but Borjigin avoids the damage to the body.
Borjigin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
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!
Borjigin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borjigin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borjigin.
Borjigin working aggressively here.
Borjigin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Borjigin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borjigin lands with a left to the head.
Borjigin manages to break the clinch.
Borjigin connects with a leg kick. Parker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borjigin throws a hook to the side of Parker's head but Parker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borjigin lands a nice shot that snaps Parker's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parker tries to clinch there but Borjigin circles away.
A shot to the liver by Borjigin. Beautiful body shot.
Parker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borjigin scores with a sloppy right hand. Parker should have avoided that one.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Borjigin is just out of range.
Borjigin misses with a looping right.
Parker wants to counter the offense by Borjigin and move into the clinch position.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Borjigin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Parker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Borjigin with a jab.
Parker is rocked!
Borjigin cracks Parker with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Parker tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Borjigin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Parker is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khunbish Borjigin!
Khunbish Borjigin is the new middleweight champion!
Khunbish Borjigin 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.
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