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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Powell (ranked 1468 p4p, 51 weight class) and Sylvester Ritter (ranked 2092 p4p, 81 weight class). Powell comes to the cage accompanied by 8 Mile. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ritter's choice of entrance music: Another one Bites the dust. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jimi Powell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvester Ritter!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ritter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ritter scores with a nice right hand.
Powell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Ritter misses with a hook
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ritter as he jumps to the side.
A combination from Ritter does no damage.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ritter's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Powell's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ritter wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
Powell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powell stops Ritter from standing up.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ritter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powell is controlling him.
Ritter wriggles free and stands up.
Powell ducks under a wild hook from Ritter.
Ritter ducks right into an uppercut from Powell.
Ritter tests Powell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Powell slips a jab from Ritter.
Ritter misses with a looping left.
Powell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ritter misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Powell looking to score a takedown here. Ritter is defending well but Powell drives through and ends up in Ritter's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ritter wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
Ritter has his hands on Powell's head, controlling the position.
Powell chips away with some ground and pound.
Ritter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ritter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ritter wants to stand and escape but Powell is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ritter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ritter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ritter wants to stand up but Powell is controlling him.
Ritter wants to sweep here but Powell controlling him for the moment.
Powell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Powell trying to control but Ritter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ritter wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Powell won't allow Ritter to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ritter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ritter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powell manages to get himself to full guard.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Ritter from controlling successfully.
Ritter throwing strikes from guard but Powell blocks nicely.
Ritter has gone for a leg lock! Powell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ritter's guard.
Ritter has Powell pulled in close to control his posture.
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 Jimi Powell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Ritter'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.
Ritter throws a looping overhand right but Powell ducks down to avoid it.
Ritter avoids the head kick by Powell.
A big right from Ritter misses.
Ritter ducks under a wild hook from Powell.
Ritter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Powell under the eye.
Ritter misses with a left hand
and Powell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ritter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ritter tests Powell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ritter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Powell under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
Nice jab there from Ritter.
Ritter throws the left hand but Powell avoids the punch easily.
Powell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Ritter finds it's target.
Sylvester Ritter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ritter misses with a double jab.
Ritter lands a jab.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritter bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Powell! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Powell is rocked!
Ritter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell has his hands on Ritter's head, controlling the position.
Ritter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ritter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ritter looking to pass the guard.
Ritter lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritter won't allow Powell to sweep him here.
Ritter throwing strikes but missing.
Powell looking for a sweep. Not yet Powell, not yet.
Ritter landing with the ground and pound.
Powell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ritter preventing the sweep.
Powell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ritter.
Ritter trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ritter looking to sit in guard and control but Powell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ritter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter keeping full guard, as Powell tries to pass.
Ritter trying to control the position.
Powell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ritter wants to stand and escape but Powell is having none of it.
Ritter wriggles free and stands up.
Ritter misses with a combination
letting Powell counter with a right hand.
Ritter lands with a straight right. Powell didn't see that one coming.
Ritter 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.
Powell dodges the punch combination from Ritter.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Ritter backs away, Powell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ritter misses.
Powell tries to counter with a takedown but Ritter is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Ritter misses its intended target.
Powell throws an off balance right hand
and Ritter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Ritter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ritter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Powell counters with a single leg into guard. Ritter didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ritter manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ritter.
Powell presses Ritter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
Ritter prevents the takedown attempt.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ritter scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ritter uses from the top position.
Powell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ritter's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Ritter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Ritter's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Ritter throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range.
Powell connects with a body shot.
Ritter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powell.
Ritter throws a combination that misses
and Powell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ritter pulls Powell in to control the position.
Ritter is looking to stand up but Powell isn't so interested in that idea.
Powell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ritter wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
Powell wants to control from the top but Ritter keeps moving.
Ritter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell stops Ritter from standing up.
Powell throwing strikes from guard but Ritter blocks nicely.
Ritter is looking to stand up but Powell isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter seems keen to control Powell's posture.
Ritter wants to stand but Powell is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ritter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ritter takes a swing at Powell's ribcage but misses.
Ritter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Powell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ritter manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Powell keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Powell avoiding damage as Ritter throws knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Powell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell wants a takedown but no success here.
Ritter lands a shoulder strike.
Ritter lands a hook that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ritter or not.
Powell lands with a light punch inside.
Powell tightens his grip and picks Ritter up, before dumping him to the ground. Ritter manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ritter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Powell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ritter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Powell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Powell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ritter pushes Powell off and gets back to his feet.
Powell gets a double leg takedown into Ritter's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powell is controlling him.
Ritter is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Powell dives into side control.
An elbow from Powell crashes against the mat.
Powell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ritter is avoiding damage well.
Ritter is trying to get back to his feet.
Powell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Powell lands a few punches from side control.
Ritter tries to escape but Powell is in control.
Powell looks up at the clock and then as Ritter takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Powell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ritter is rocked!
Powell scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ritter is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Powell can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Powell!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimi Powell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Sylvester Ritter had this to say: 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that define who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 892 p4p, 29 weight class) and Remy Valentine (ranked 1186 p4p, 46 weight class). Valentine has chosen Man with the Harmonica by Ennio Morricone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dmitri Zaitsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Remy Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaitsev misses the shot to the body.
Zaitsev misses with a hook
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaitsev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valentine counters with a huge left! Zaitsev is in big trouble! He's backing up but Valentine isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zaitsev from any more damage. A dominating finish by Valentine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Valentine!
Our winner, Remy Valentine, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Marat Magomedov (ranked 711 p4p, 88 weight class) and Rudy Rhod (ranked 527 p4p, 63 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Evangelion OST - The Beast II. Marat Magomedov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Marat Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rudy Rhod!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donk. Magomedov catches Rhod right on the button with a cross.
That kick from Rhod tenderised Magomedov's leg. Magomedov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rhod's half guard.
Magomedov is keen to just control but Rhod is a slippery customer.
Magomedov tries to pass to full mount but Rhod defends it.
Rhod is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov throws a strike but Rhod avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Rhod is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Rhod keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Magomedov throws a strike but Rhod rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magomedov is trying to keep Rhod in close.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rhod controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov is trying to keep Rhod in close.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Rhod controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Rhod has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Rudy Rhod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhod takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.
Rhod moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Magomedov as he connects with a hook.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magomedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Rhod takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Rhod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rhod instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Rhod scores with a shoulder strike.
Rhod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Rhod keeps it at a distance.
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses Rhod's front leg but catches the back leg as Rhod tries to avoid it.
Magomedov throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Rhod counter with a right hand.
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to land a leg kick but Rhod is out of range.
Magomedov thuds his right hand into Rhod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Rhod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magomedov counters with a leg kick.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick and Rhod moves out of range easily.
Rhod flicks out a counter leg kick but Magomedov steps away.
Magomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhod should have avoided that one.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Rhod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Magomedov misses the target.
Magomedov scores with a jab. Rhod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rhod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rhod clinches up with Magomedov and pushes him back against the cage.
Rhod is fighting off a takedown attempt but Magomedov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rhod to the mat. Rhod regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Marat Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rhod walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Magomedov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Rhod throws a big shot that misses.
Rhod blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Rhod back into the cage.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod breaks the clinch.
Rhod gets a clinch.
Magomedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhod managing to control the position.
Magomedov throws a strike but Rhod rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhod controls from within his opponent's guard.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhod defends well.
Rhod trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhod is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rhod not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rhod looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhod misses with a body kick.
Rhod walks into a jab.
Magomedov looks to clinch
and Rhod counters with a stiff right hand.
Magomedov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rhod will feel that in the morning.
Nice body punch from Magomedov.
Marat Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov cracks Rhod with an open hand slap.
Magomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rhod looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rhod taking a bit of punishment here - Magomedov scoring with strikes.
Rhod parries the strikes from Magomedov easily there. Magomedov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rhod to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov swings around for an armbar but Rhod sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rhod showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhod's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marat Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Magomedov fails with the takedown
and Rhod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magomedov thinking.
Rhod moves into the clinch.
Rhod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rhod lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod is trying to stall.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rhod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magomedov lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov is working Rhod over against the cage.
A short right from Magomedov on the inside.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhod blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Rhod manages to break the clinch.
Rhod tries to move into range but Magomedov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magomedov scores with a kick to the body.
Rhod throws a body punch but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhod.
Rhod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rhod connects with a looping right hand.
Magomedov swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Rhod moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov lunges at Rhod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhod's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a lazy body kick
and Rhod counters with a good low kick that Magomedov was not able to check.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
A little feinted left hand from Magomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Rhod.
It appears Magomedov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhod misses with a hook. Magomedov ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rhod.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Rhod doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Rhod goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rhod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Rhod jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rhod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rhod.
Rhod dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Rhod tries to keep at a distance but Magomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov blocks an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Rhod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Magomedov.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
Rhod prevents a takedown attempt there.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Rhod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rhod blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Rhod scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod digs a right hand into Magomedov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Magomedov's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Rhod pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Rhod.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Rhod misses.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Rhod.
Magomedov moves out of range as Rhod strikes.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rhod has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magomedov is working away from the top position though.
Rhod is doing well to control the position and prevent Magomedov from advancing to side control.
Rhod is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov throws a strike but Rhod avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudy Rhod.
I think Magomedov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marat Magomedov!
A victorious Marat Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 769 p4p, 88 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 548 p4p, 57 weight class). Bishop comes into the arena with Ghetts - Artillery blaring out of the sound system. Derek Vinyard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vinyard looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vinyard steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bishop.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Vinyard misses with an uppercut.
Vinyard tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vinyard has time to react.
Bishop misses with a shot to the body
and Vinyard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vinyard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vinyard moves into range and clinches up with Bishop.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Vinyard's head.
Vinyard blocking some punches.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vinyard fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vinyard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Vinyard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bishop is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vinyard to the mat. Vinyard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vinyard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vinyard circles away.
Vinyard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vinyard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bishop shoots in and drives through. Vinyard sprawls well.
Vinyard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bishop jabs Vinyard right on the nose. Vinyard blinks but takes it well.
Vinyard feints a jab promting Bishop to slip. Vinyard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bishop slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Vinyard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop pushes Vinyard away with a front kick.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Vinyard checks a low kick from Bishop.
Vinyard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinyard swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
Vinyard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Vinyard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bishop.
Vinyard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vinyard takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands with a right hand.
Vinyard lands a slapping body shot.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vinyard missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Vinyard appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Bishop.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Vinyard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vinyard moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Vinyard counters with a right hand to the body.
Vinyard lands a jab to the nose.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinyard counters with a nice uppercut.
Derek Vinyard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop goes for a double leg but Vinyard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vinyard continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left lands for Vinyard.
Bishop connects with an inside leg kick.
Vinyard throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bishop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Vinyard counters by moving into the clinch.
Vinyard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vinyard working aggressively here.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Vinyard misses with some punches.
Vinyard blocking some punches.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vinyards head.
A right hand to the body from Vinyard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Bishop presses Vinyard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vinyard lands a left hand.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Vinyard pushes Bishop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Bishop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Bishop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Vinyard.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Vinyard.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Vinyard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinyard.
Vinyard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bishop.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Vinyard lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bishop.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vinyard.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bishop throws a sloppy body shot
and Vinyard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Vinyard moved out of range.
Vinyard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vinyard misses with a body shot.
Vinyard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bishop is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bishop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vinyard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bishop.
Vinyard ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vinyard misses with a straight left.
Bishop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vinyard finds it's way round the side to connect with Bishop's head.
Vinyard wants to land a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Vinyard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinyard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vinyard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop with a nice cross.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vinyard checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop with a hook.
Vinyard throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick.
Bishop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bishop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vinyard as he avoids it easily.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Vinyard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vinyard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vinyard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vinyard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop lands with a right hand.
Bishop gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Vinyard.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vinyard fails to land.
Jackson Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vinyard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vinyard uses from the top position.
Vinyard wants to get up but he can't break Bishop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bishop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vinyard wants to stand and escape but instead Bishop has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vinyard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vinyard keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop prevents Vinyard from getting back to his feet.
Bishop is looking to pass into half guard but Vinyard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vinyard is in guard.
Vinyard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vinyard punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Vinyard.
Bishop slips a jab from Vinyard.
Derek Vinyard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinyard tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Vinyard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bishop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinyard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinyard throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vinyards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vinyard avoids it.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Vinyard throws a shot to the body.
Vinyard rushes Bishop and presses him up against the cage.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Vinyard lands a right hand.
Vinyard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinyard blocks an uppercut.
Vinyard scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Vinyard as the two fighters clinch.
Vinyard tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with the head strike.
Vinyard works on Bishop's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Derek Vinyard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Vinyard scores with a decent looking hook.
Vinyard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Vinyard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop cracks Vinyard with an open hand slap.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vinyard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vinyard throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vinyard clinches up against the cage.
Vinyard misses with a punch to the body.
Vinyard working aggressively here.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vinyard's elbow.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vinyard after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop tries to work over Vinyard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop lands 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!
Vinyard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vinyard blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinyard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vinyard lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Bishop drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinyard is looking to stand up but Bishop won't let him.
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop wants to hit a switch here but Vinyard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bishop there!
Vinyard is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bishop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
Bishop throws out a leg kick but Vinyard moves out of range and Bishop only half commits.
Vinyard throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
Vinyard loads up on a big right hand but Bishop slips the punch.
Bishop feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vinyards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bishop.
Vinyard lands with a straight right. Bishop didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vinyard counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinyard throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Vinyard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Vinyard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Vinyard.
Vinyard throws out a powerful jab.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vinyard misses with a series of wild punches.
Vinyard scores with a nice head shot.
A clash of legs there as Vinyard blocks the low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinyard! But no joy.
Vinyard blocks a low kick nicely.
Vinyard moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Vinyard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vinyard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vinyard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vinyard throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Vinyard looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Vinyard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vinyard.
Vinyard lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinyard misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vinyard blocking some punches.
Vinyard gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinyard.
Vinyard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop digs a right hand into Vinyard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vinyard's gas tank.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vinyard after a bit of a struggle.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vinyard backwards.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vinyard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vinyard throws a punch but it's blocked by Bishop.
Vinyard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Vinyard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Vinyard.
I think Vinyard 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Vinyard!
An out of breath Derek Vinyard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Lethal (ranked 253 p4p, 36 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 385 p4p, 51 weight class). Lethal comes to the cage accompanied by we're off to see the wizard. Matt Lethal had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Lethal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lethal to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Lethal moved out of range.
Lethal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
Matt Lethal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lethal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lethal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunt momentarily.
Hunt moves out of range as Lethal strikes.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Lethal had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lethal loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Lethal cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Lethal throws out a loose jab but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Lethal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lethal tried to score with a low kick but Hunt checks it.
Lethal throws a body kick that misses
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lethal is looking to land body kicks.
Lethal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Lethal.
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lethal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lethal with a jab.
Nice cross by Lethal.
Nice takedown defense from Lethal. No joy for Hunt on that attempt.
It looked like Lethal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lethal throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hunt 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.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lethal.
Lethal backing away here, and Hunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matt Lethal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lethal throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lethal.
Hunt replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lethal blocks it well.
Lethal slips under a jab from Hunt.
A telegraphed right hand from Lethal misses the target.
Lethal misses with a body kick.
Lethal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Lethal misses the jab.
Lethal throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lethal's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lethal misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Lethal's shoulder, as Lethal tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lethal just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt tries a quick counter leg kick but Lethal is wise to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Lethal pushes him off.
Lethal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Hunt misses.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Lethal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lethal.
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lethal misses with a body kick.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lethal throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lethal misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lethal throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lethal lands the left hand.
Lethal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lethal jabs at Hunt's body.
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Lethal moves out of range easily.
Lethal connects with a looping right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Lethal digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Lethal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunt! But no joy.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Lethal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lethal lands an overhand right.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Lethal. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt feints a counter leg kick.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lethal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lethal misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lethal ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Lethal throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Lethal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunt's head.
Lethal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab when Lethal was well out of range.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Lethal with an uppercut!
Lethal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt needs to keep his hands up - Lethal had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt throws a hook but Lethal avoids it easily.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Hunt misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lethal dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Lethal is out of range.
Nice cross by Hunt.
Lethal misses with a hook.
Hunt slips under a jab from Lethal.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lethal blocks a low kick nicely.
Lethal tries a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lethal.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lethal has time to react.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lethal moves away.
Lethal misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Lethal - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt jabs Lethal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hunt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lethal has got the better of the exchanges.
Lethal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Donk. Lethal catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lethal throws a big shot that misses.
Lethal swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lethal throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunt's head.
Lethal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lethal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lethal.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lethal. Lethal obviously looking to wear him down.
Lethal takes one on the button.
Lethal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lethal lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lethal can pounce on him.
Lethal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Lethal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lethal tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Hunt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lethal throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a body punch but Lethal moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Lethal.
Lethal tries a head kick but it misses.
Lethal scores with a kick to the body.
Lethal just misses with a punch to the body.
Lethal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lethal throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lethal wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Lethal throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lethal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt cracks the inside of Lethal's front leg.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Lethal throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Lethal swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Lethal. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Lethal delivers a nice body kick.
Lethal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Lethal tries to land a body kick
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lethal.
Lethal takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Lethal's body.
Lethal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Lethal settles back down.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt 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.
Lethal throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lethal misses with an uppercut. Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lethal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a jab to Lethal's midsection.
Lethal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lethal.
Lethal throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lethal lands a head shot.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lethal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matt Lethal is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Lethal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lethal moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lethal throws out a powerful jab.
Lethal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lethal throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Lethal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lethal cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Hunt throws a nice head kick!
Lethal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lethal misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt throws a hook but Lethal blocks it.
Hunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Lethal sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Lethal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lethal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Lethal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lethal. Lethal obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lethal thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
Lethal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lethal moves away from the strike by Hunt.
An attempted straight right counter from Lethal misses the target.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Lethal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Lethal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lethal scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Lethal.
Lethal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hunt staying out of range there.
Lethal tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lethal.
Lethal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lethal throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a hook. Lethal ducked under it nicely.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lethal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lethal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt lands a front kick.
Hunt sizes up Lethal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lethal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt slips a jab from Lethal.
Matt Lethal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lethal misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Lethal throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lethal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lethal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Lethal scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hunt.
Hunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lethal misses the target.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lethal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Lethal avoids it with no problem.
Hunt throws a hook but Lethal avoids it easily.
Lethal jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lethal throws a shot to the body.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Lethal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lethal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lethal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Lethal counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Lethal.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lethal quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lethal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lethal swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lethal cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lethal jabs at Hunt's body.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Lethal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunt throws out a counter right but Lethal avoids it with no problem.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Lethal.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lethal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Lethal.
Well Lethal 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Lethal!
Matt Lethal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Warror (ranked 246 p4p, 34 weight class) and Street Fighter (ranked 135 p4p, 23 weight class). Fighter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You Know How I Do It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Warror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Warror avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Warror misses the target.
Warror moves out of range of the strikes.
Warror is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fighter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Warror throws a low kick but Fighter avoids it.
Fighter lands with a good body shot.
Fighter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fighter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warror drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fighter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Warror misses with an attempted mid kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fighter 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.
Warror keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Warror's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fighter moves out of range of the body kick.
Warror misses with a double jab.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Warror on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warror needs to keep his hands up - Fighter had a free shot at his head there.
Warror moves out of range of the body kick from Fighter.
Warror moves away from the strike by Fighter.
Warror was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter defending well as Warror loads up on a big left hand.
A good leg kick by Fighter.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Fighter there.
Fighter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warror throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Warror looks to land a body kick but Fighter moved away.
Warror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
Warror scores with a leg kick.
Warror throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fighter.
Fighter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Warror counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warror on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Warror throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter.
Warror lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror scores with a spinning back kick!
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
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!
Warror misses with a body punch
and Fighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fighter lands a jab to Warror's midsection.
Fighter lands a nice shot that snaps Warror's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warror lands the left hand.
Warror slips under a jab.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Fighter has a takedown stuffed.
Nice defenses there by Warror.
Fighter throws a leg kick but Warror sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fighter checks a leg kick.
Fighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Fighter.
Fighter tries to score with a low kick but Warror moves his leg out of the way.
Fighter throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
Warror throws a low kick, looking for Fighter's leg but Fighter calmly moves out of range.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Warror.
Warror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab.
Warror connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Fighter 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Warror.
Fighter throws a leg kick
and Warror counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Fighter misses.
Warror throws a solid leg kick but Fighter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Warror.
Fighter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warror looks to land a body kick but Fighter moved away.
Fighter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Warror is fending him off so far but Fighter persists. Nope, Warror circles away and we're back to standing.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
Warror blocks a jab.
Warror is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fighter.
Warror feints a jab promting Fighter to slip. Warror then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fighter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Warror connects with a looping right hand.
Fighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Warror lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fighter fails to pull guard.
Paul Warror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Street Fighter.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warror lands a shot to the body.
Warror throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Warror lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Warror lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fighter doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Warror does it's job there.
Fighter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fighter misses with a looping right.
That kick from Fighter tenderised Warror's leg. Warror is trying to keep his angry face on.
Warror checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warror with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Fighter misses
and Warror cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Warror displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fighter is able to avoid easily.
Warror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab.
A big left from Fighter misses.
Warror is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Warror lands with a nice body kick.
Fighter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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 Paul Warror will probably get the nod.
That's time! Warror's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Warror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Street Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fighter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Warror - the referee stops the clock and Fighter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Warror. Fighter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Warror is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fighter.
A good leg kick by Fighter.
Fighter checks a leg kick nicely.
Fighter is looking to land body kicks.
Warror checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fighter moves away from the strike by Warror.
Warror does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Fighter looks to land a body kick but Warror moved away.
Warror fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fighter just manages to avoid it.
Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warror sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Warror on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter is looking to chop away at Warror's legs.
Warror misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Warror.
Fighter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warror on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter checks a leg kick.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Warror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab.
Fighter tries to work over Warror's front leg with a kick but Warror checks it.
Warror misses with a low kick as Fighter jumps back.
A good leg kick by Warror.
Warror tries to land a front kick but Fighter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Fighter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Warror takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Paul Warror is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter throws a leg kick
and Warror counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Warror wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warror.
Warror takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Fighter closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fighter throwing strikes but Warror manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Warror trying to control the action but Fighter is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is looking to reverse the position.
Warror working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fighter tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Fighter flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Fighter gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror tries to stand and escape but Fighter is controlling the position.
Fighter wants to control but Warror is keeping busy.
Warror is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Warror stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fighter.
Warror throws a wild body kick that Fighter sees coming a mile off.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fighter takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Fighter with a hook.
Warror scores with the left hand. Fighter knows he should have avoided that one.
Fighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warror manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warror throws a chopping leg kick but Fighter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Warror misses with a kick to the body.
Warror cracks Fighter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warror throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
Warror walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fighter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fighter tries a quick counter leg kick but Warror is wise to it.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warror scores with a nice strike.
Warror connects with a body shot that sends Fighter's belly button to the back.
Fighter with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Warror keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that second round.
That's time! Warror's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror scoring well with a low kick there.
Fighter cracks Warror with a good jab.
Warror with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fighter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warror.
A big left from Fighter misses.
Warror was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Warror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fighter.
Warror blocks a leg kick.
Fighter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Fighter.
Warror thinks about countering with a body kick.
Warror throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fighter.
Fighter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warror.
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
Warror turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter is looking to slow Warror down with leg kicks.
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Fighter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Fighter tenderised Warror's leg. Warror is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warror moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Warror throws a leg kick but Fighter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Warror lands with a straight right. Fighter didn't see that one coming.
Warror throws a hook but Fighter blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fighter misses the target.
Warror misses with a kick to the body.
Fighter wants to slow Warror down by chopping away at his legs.
Fighter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Warror.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fighter.
Fighter motions for Warror to come forward. Fighter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warror slips a straight right by Fighter.
Warror checks a low kick from Fighter.
Warror takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warror throws a wild body kick that Fighter sees coming a mile off.
Warror slips under a jab.
Fighter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warror as he jumps to the side.
Fighter scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Fighter throws a hook to the side of Warror's head but Warror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Warror. Fighter shrugs it off though.
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!
Warror digs a good hook to Fighter's body.
Fighter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Warror stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fighter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Warror slips a straight right by Fighter.
Fighter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Warror moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Warror - that will leave a mark!
Warror fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fighter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warror checks a leg kick.
Warror looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Fighter misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warror.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Fighter takes one to the side of the head.
Fighter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Warror.
Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Warror blocks a low kick nicely.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Fighter checks the leg kick.
Warror fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Warror was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
Fighter throws the kick towards the body but Warror avoids it.
Fighter checks the leg kick.
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Warror.
Warror lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Warror throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Warror.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter moves out of range of the body kick.
Fighter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Warror.
Warror changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fighter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fighter tries to work over Warror's front leg with a kick but Warror checks it.
Warror misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warror lands an overhand right.
Warror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fighter.
Warror getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A leg kick checked by Warror.
The fighters circle momentarily. Warror darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Warror was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fighter.
Warror keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror lands with a nice body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fighter. That's going to slow Warror down.
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Warror showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warror 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Warror!
Paul Warror seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Volya Nikolaev (ranked 119 p4p, 14 weight class) and Caio Bottura (ranked 233 p4p, 30 weight class). Nikolaev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fever . Bottura has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music. Caio Bottura acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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42
165 lbs
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29
165 lbs
22 - 9 - 2 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
49 - 33 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Volya Nikolaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nikolaev slips a jab from Bottura.
Nikolaev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nikolaev showed some decent athleticism there.
Bottura trying to control but Nikolaev postures up.
Ground and pound from Nikolaev.
Nice strikes from Nikolaev there.
Bottura is trying to get back to full guard.
Nikolaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nikolaev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bottura gets back to full guard.
Bottura looking for a triangle here. Nikolaev is fighting it but it looks tight! Bottura pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nikolaev is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Caio Bottura!
Our winner, Caio Bottura, 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 Gareth Keenan (ranked 41 p4p, 6 weight class) and Esteban San Pedro (ranked 62 p4p, 8 weight class). San Pedro has chosen Gunman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 6 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Keenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Esteban San Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Gareth Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San Pedro tests Keenan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keenan throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side.
Keenan is looking to slow San Pedro down with leg kicks.
San Pedro checks a leg kick nicely.
Keenan digs a good hook to San Pedro's body.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
San Pedro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan fires out a quick counter leg kick but San Pedro just manages to avoid it.
San Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from San Pedro.
San Pedro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
San Pedro throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
San Pedro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
San Pedro avoids the body shot from Keenan.
We've been told by Keenan's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
San Pedro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
San Pedro throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Keenan misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Keenan's knee but Keenan avoids it well.
And Keenan counters with a quick kick to the body but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro digs a good body shot into Keenan's ribs.
Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San Pedro has time to react.
San Pedro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
San Pedro scores with a kick to the midsection.
Keenan swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
San Pedro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick from San Pedro misses.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by San Pedro.
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!
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it.
Keenan delivers a nice body kick.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keenan is looking to wear down San Pedro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan connects with a solid leg kick.
Keenan is looking to land body kicks.
Keenan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keenan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keenan. That's going to slow San Pedro down.
Keenan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. San Pedro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Keenan scores with a four punch combination!
Keenan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keenan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
San Pedro cracks Keenan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keenan slips under a jab from San Pedro.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss!
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Keenan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Keenan finds it's way through San Pedro's defenses.
Keenan thuds his right hand into San Pedro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keenan scores with a body shot.
San Pedro 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
Keenan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Keenan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
San Pedro scores with a body shot.
San Pedro ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan.
San Pedro swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
San Pedro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by San Pedro.
San Pedro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
San Pedro misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by San Pedro.
Good leg kick by Keenan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range.
San Pedro lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from San Pedro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from San Pedro.
San Pedro checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from San Pedro.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keenan throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range.
San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Keenan.
A jab from San Pedro finds it's way through Keenan's defenses.
Keenan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Keenan tests San Pedro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from San Pedro.
Keenan takes a swing at San Pedro's ribcage but misses.
San Pedro throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem.
Keenan throws a low kick but it's checked well by San Pedro.
San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San Pedro moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Keenan!
Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Keenan moves away from the strike by San Pedro.
A clash of legs there as San Pedro blocks the low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for San Pedro.
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
San Pedro looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan works the jab nicely.
Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks San Pedro off balance momentarily.
San Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keenan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
San Pedro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
San Pedro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from San Pedro misses.
Keenan scores with a jab to the body.
San Pedro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from San Pedro.
Keenan throws a right and a left that San Pedro avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a wild body kick that Keenan sees coming a mile off.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan digs a good hook to San Pedro's body.
San Pedro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
San Pedro walks into a jab.
San Pedro wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs.
Keenan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from San Pedro.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Gareth Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.
San Pedro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Keenan lands a nice looking kick to the body. San Pedro takes a step back to recover.
San Pedro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keenan half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from San Pedro. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
As San Pedro backs away, Keenan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
San Pedro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Keenan scores with a sloppy right hand. San Pedro should have avoided that one.
Keenan throws a hook but San Pedro blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keenan throws a body kick that misses.
Keenan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that San Pedro can do to turn this around?
San Pedro 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.
San Pedro misses with a low kick.
Keenan drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab by Keenan.
Keenan misses with a jab to the body
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
San Pedro lands a front kick.
San Pedro's corner calls for a 1-2. San Pedro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from San Pedro tenderised Keenan's leg. Keenan is trying to keep his angry face on.
San Pedro lands a jab to the nose.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Keenan checks a low kick from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands a two punch combo.
Keenan misses with a leg kick.
Keenan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
San Pedro throws a right hand that misses
enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. San Pedro does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
San Pedro throws a push kick but Keenan slaps the foot to one side.
Keenan misses the jab.
Keenan moves out of range as San Pedro throws a body kick.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and San Pedro moves out of range easily.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses San Pedro's sensitive parts.
San Pedro throws a chopping leg kick but Keenan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
San Pedro moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Keenan.
A slow jab from Keenan misses its intended target.
Keenan motions for San Pedro to come forward. Keenan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from San Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Keenan lands a nice shot that snaps San Pedro's head back.
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keenan.
San Pedro takes a jab right on the kisser.
San Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan.
San Pedro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
San Pedro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as San Pedro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
San Pedro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
San Pedro checks a leg kick nicely.
San Pedro misses with a straight left.
Keenan lands a nice looking body shot.
San Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. San Pedro saw that one coming.
San Pedro moves away from the strike by Keenan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Pedro! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
San Pedro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keenan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
San Pedro misses with a looping right.
Keenan checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gareth Keenan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Keenan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
San Pedro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
San Pedro moves out of range of the body kick.
San Pedro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
Keenan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San Pedro thuds his shin into the meat of Keenan's side.
San Pedro misses with a body kick.
San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
San Pedro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss!
San Pedro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
San Pedro blocks the body kick.
Keenan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Keenan was looking to counter with a kick there.
San Pedro ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan.
San Pedro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
San Pedro forces Keenan back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
San Pedro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keenans head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Keenan or not.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
Keenan is trying to break the clinch but San Pedro is controlling him.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Keenan blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
San Pedro avoiding damage as Keenan throws knees to the body.
San Pedro prevents a body shot from Keenan.
Nice body punch from San Pedro.
Nice body punch from San Pedro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
Keenan throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro misses with a body punch.
San Pedro tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keenan tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
San Pedro lands a nice shot to the body.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
San Pedro working aggressively here.
Keenan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Keenan tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keenan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keenan misses with the body kick
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand.
San Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Keenan throws a lazy body kick
and San Pedro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
San Pedro throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from San Pedro.
Keenan wants to slow San Pedro down by chopping away at his legs.
San Pedro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan misses with a low kick.
San Pedro misses with a looping left.
Keenan throws a push kick but San Pedro slaps the foot to one side.
Keenan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by San Pedro.
San Pedro misses with a straight left.
Keenan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from San Pedro misses the target.
Esteban San Pedro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keenan throws an overhand right that lands on San Pedro's shoulder, as San Pedro tries to avoid the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keenan - that will leave a mark!
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Keenan tenderised San Pedro's leg. San Pedro is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - San Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
San Pedro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Gareth Keenan has been cut.
San Pedro throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San Pedro.
San Pedro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan.
San Pedro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keenan misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keenan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San Pedro is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Keenan.
Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and San Pedro counters with a stiff right hand.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but San Pedro checks it well.
San Pedro throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
San Pedro tries to land a leg kick but Keenan saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Keenan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan scores with a spinning back kick!
Keenan scores with a decent looking hook.
San Pedro takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Keenan dips to his left and cracks San Pedro with an uppercut!
Keenan misses with a body shot
and San Pedro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan throws a leg kick
and San Pedro counters with a straight right hand.
Keenan connects with an inside leg kick.
Keenan misses with the body kick
and San Pedro counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban San Pedro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keenan 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gareth Keenan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Nixon (ranked 54 p4p, 10 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 46 p4p, 9 weight class). Kimbo Slice will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Evil Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
Slice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slice misses with a looping right.
Nixon moves into the clinch successfully.
Slice prevents a body shot from Nixon.
Nixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nixon lands an uppercut.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slice working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Nixon.
Slice scores with a shoulder strike.
Slice lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nixon backwards.
Nixon tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Nixon tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Nixon lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice is working Nixon over against the cage.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Slice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice misses with the head strike.
Nixon tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Slice lands with a right to the head.
Nixon working aggressively here.
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slice, right into the meat.
Slice misses the jab.
Slice looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon connects with a right hand. Slice shakes it off.
Nixon slips a jab from Slice.
Nixon throws out a powerful jab.
Slice throws a wild body kick that Nixon sees coming a mile off.
Slice lands a jab to the head.
Nixon tries to clinch but Slice moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon takes a swing at Slice's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Nixon.
A jab from Slice misses.
Slice slips a straight right by Nixon.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
A slow jab from Slice misses its intended target.
Slice blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice slips a jab from Nixon.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Slice misses with a shot to the body
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Slice throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon throws a head kick that misses
and Slice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nixon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slice's head.
Slice lunges at Nixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nixon's hand.
Slice misses with a hook.
Nixon takes one to the side of the head.
Nixon checks a low kick from Slice.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slice paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon slips under a jab.
Nixon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice misses with a punch on the inside.
Nixon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Slice tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
Slice misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Slice.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Slice tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kimbo Slice will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
It looks like Nixon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Slice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Nixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nixon thuds his right hand into Slice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slice looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Slice. Slice obviously looking to wear him down.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.
Slice throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Kimbo Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Nixon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Nixon moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Slice blocks the leg kick.
Slice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nixon rushes Slice and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon stalling the fight.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice blocks an uppercut.
Slice tries to break free but Nixon pushes him back against the cage.
Nixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Slice misses with a punch on the inside.
Slice lands with a light punch inside.
Slice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nixon manages to break the clinch.
Slice connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nixon throws a leg kick but Slice sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Slice lands the left hand.
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
and Slice counters with a good low kick that Nixon was not able to check.
Slice misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon throws a push kick but Slice slaps the foot to one side.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Nixon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nixon's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Nixon blocks the leg kick.
Nixon tries a low kick but Slice avoids it.
Nixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slice.
Slice misses with an uppercut. Nixon saw that one coming.
Slice throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nixon.
A right handed body shot lands from Slice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slice breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon walks into a jab.
Slice lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nixon at a distance.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Slice throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nixon throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
Slice throws a leg kick which misses Nixon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nixon tries to avoid it.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slice cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slice lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slice misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slice throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slice lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Nixon clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nixon.
Slice working aggressively here.
Nixon blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Slice scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slice.
Nixon tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slice looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Nixon - just one landing.
Nixon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Slice momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nixon misses with a wild combination.
Slice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Slice lands a leg kick that knocks Nixon off balance momentarily.
Nixon looks for the body kick but Slice saw that one coming.
Slice misses the jab.
Nixon slips a jab from Slice.
Nixon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice misses with a hook to the body
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon misses with a body punch
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slice slips under a jab from Nixon.
Slice appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slice tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slice.
Nixon is looking to clinch but Slice is avoiding it.
Nixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slice.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Nixon tries to land a leg kick but Slice saw it coming and moves away.
Nixon misses with a body kick.
Nixon throws a nice looking combination but Slice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slice let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Slice keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slice misses with a straight right.
Nixon closes the distance and clinches.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Slice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slice lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Slice fails to land.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon is trying to stall.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Slice.
Slice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nixon lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Slice.
Slice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon tries to work over Slice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Nixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Nixon.
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nixon lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice body punch from Slice.
Slice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Slice thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon counters with a thumping low kick.
Slice scores with a sloppy right hand. Nixon should have avoided that one.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
Slice lands a jab to the head.
Slice misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a leg kick.
Nixon is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slice connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nixon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon throws a hook but Slice blocks it.
Slice rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nixon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slice's knee momentarily.
Slice connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slice ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kimbo Slice just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nixon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nixon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slice throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
Slice misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nixon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nixon moves into the clinch.
Nixon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Slice.
Nixon misses with some punches.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Nixon.
Nixon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Slice tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nixon fails to land.
Evil Nixon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Slice blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nixon.
As Slice tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Slice manages to avoid the attempt.
Nixon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nixon swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice tries a quick counter leg kick but Nixon is wise to it.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slice swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nixon has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon can't find room to land a body shot as Slice controls the action.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Slice.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slice.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slice.
A right hook to the body lands for Slice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Slice.
Slice throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Nixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slice.
Slice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Nixon scores with a decent looking hook.
Nixon throws a hook to the side of Slice's head but Slice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice tries to move into range but Nixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slice misses with a hook. Nixon ducked under it nicely.
Slice looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nixon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nixon scores with a shot to the body.
Nixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Slice lands an overhand right.
Nixon throws a leg kick which misses Slice's front leg but catches the back leg as Slice tries to avoid it.
Nixon wants to clinch up but Slice keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Nixon.
Slice scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Slice.
Slice lands a nice hook to Nixon's body. Nixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice throws a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
And Nixon counters with a quick kick to the body but Slice blocks it.
Nixon tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
Nixon misses with the body kick
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
Nixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nixon misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kimbo Slice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut.
That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Slice misses with a straight left.
As Slice tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Slice manages to avoid the attempt.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slice takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Slice checks a low kick from Nixon.
Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon throws a head kick but Slice moves out of range.
Slice looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nixon misses with a right hand
letting Slice counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a straight left.
Nixon slips a jab from Slice.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slice. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nixon works the jab nicely.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Slice.
Slice 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.
Nixon misses with a looping left.
Nixon closes the distance and pushes Slice back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nixon.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Nixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slice is keeping busy.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon misses with a body punch.
Nixon's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Slice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon tries a body shot but Slice blocks it.
Slice blocks a body shot from Nixon.
Slice drops Nixon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nixon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nixon is rocked!
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Nixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Nixon seems to have got his legs back now.
Nixon lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Nixon.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Slice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nixon blocking some punches.
Nixon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nixon pushes Slice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Slice fails to land.
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Nixon - that landed with a thud.
Slice is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nixon tries to work over Slice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Nixon cracks Slice with a nice body shot.
Nixon misses with a punch to the body.
Nixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Slice controls his hands.
Nixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slice backwards.
Slice misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Slice lands with a light punch inside.
Slice breaks the clinch.
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!
Slice lands with a straight right. Nixon didn't see that one coming.
Slice throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon looks to land a right hand but Slice moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slice winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Slice!
A very excited looking Kimbo Slice rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Correira (ranked 16 p4p, 4 weight class) and Tsoko Chikatchawan (ranked 29 p4p, 7 weight class). Chikatchawan has chosen Animal 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Wesley Correira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsoko Chikatchawan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chikatchawan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a hook but Correira avoids it easily.
Correira throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chikatchawan avoids it.
Chikatchawan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chikatchawan misses with a body kick.
Chikatchawan lands an overhand right.
Chikatchawan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chikatchawan blocks a jab.
Chikatchawan tries a quick counter leg kick but Correira is wise to it.
Correira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chikatchawan. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chikatchawan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good exchange - Chikatchawan coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Chikatchawan finds it's way through Correira's defenses.
Correira with a jab.
Correira drives through and clinches with Chikatchawan against the cage.
Chikatchawan blocks an elbow strike from Correira.
Chikatchawan pushes Correira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've been informed that Chikatchawan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chikatchawan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chikatchawan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Correira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Correira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Correira lands a left hand.
Correira swings wildly with an uppercut but Chikatchawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chikatchawan misses with some punches.
Correira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chikatchawans head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chikatchawan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Correira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chikatchawan's brow.
Correira blocks a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Chikatchawan digs a right hand into Correira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Correira's gas tank.
Chikatchawan tries to throw a body punch but Correira avoids it by throwing Chikatchawan back against the cage.
Correira blocks a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan pushes Correira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Chikatchawan on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chikatchawan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chikatchawan avoids the elbow strike from Correira, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan struggles to land a body shot inside as Correira controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Correira as the two fighters clinch.
Correira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Chikatchawan fails to land.
Correira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Tsoko Chikatchawan has been cut.
Correira tries a body shot but Chikatchawan blocks it.
Chikatchawan blocks the elbow strike.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Correira.
Chikatchawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Correira has a couple of punches blocked by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan tries to work over Correira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Correira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chikatchawan's brow.
Chikatchawan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chikatchawan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Correira lands an elbow that stopped Chikatchawan in his tracks for a moment.
Chikatchawan working aggressively here.
Correira throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chikatchawan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Correira as he connects with a hook.
Correira throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut. Correira saw that one coming.
Correira moves to clinch but Chikatchawan breaks away
and Chikatchawan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chikatchawan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good work by Correira as he checks the leg kick.
Chikatchawan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Correira counters with a straight right hand.
Chikatchawan throws a solid leg kick but Correira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Correira can pounce on him.
Chikatchawan misses with a straight right.
Correira takes one to the side of the head.
Chikatchawan throws a jab when Correira was well out of range.
Chikatchawan avoids the body shot from Correira.
Jab from Chikatchawan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correira tries to clinch up.
Chikatchawan throws a push kick but Correira slaps the foot to one side.
Chikatchawan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Correira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chikatchawan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Correira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab from Correira.
Correira is looking to chop away at Chikatchawan's legs.
Chikatchawan lands the left hand.
Chikatchawan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Correira.
Correira is looking to chop away at Chikatchawan's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikatchawan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut. Correira saw that one coming.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsoko Chikatchawan'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.
Correira moves out of range as Chikatchawan strikes.
Correira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chikatchawan moves away.
Correira misses with a hook
and Chikatchawan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chikatchawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Correira was well out of range. Poor timing from Chikatchawan.
Correira misses the jab.
Chikatchawan missing with a left hand there. Correira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatchawan misses with a low kick.
Correira fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chikatchawan just manages to avoid it.
Chikatchawan looks to score with a jab to the body but Correira is just out of range.
Correira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chikatchawan manages to circle out of the way.
Chikatchawan is looking to chop away at Correira's legs.
Chikatchawan connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Correira under the eye.
Correira looks to throw the jab but Chikatchawan is out of range.
Correira throws a sloppy head kick and Chikatchawan moves out of range easily.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut there from Correira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correira throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Chikatchawan catches Correira right on the button with a cross.
Correira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chikatchawan counters with an outside leg kick.
Jab by Chikatchawan.
Correira blocks a jab.
Correira checks a leg kick nicely.
Chikatchawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Chikatchawan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Correira lands a body shot.
Correira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chikatchawan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Correira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chikatchawan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Correira in his tracks.
Correira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chikatchawan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correira. Chikatchawan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Correira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a big shot that misses.
Chikatchawan connects with a solid leg kick.
Chikatchawan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chikatchawan 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.
Correira blocks a leg kick.
Correira staying out of range there.
Correira is looking to counter the offense by Chikatchawan and move into the clinch.
Chikatchawan is looking to score with low kicks.
Correira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chikatchawan throws out the jab.
Chikatchawan misses with a wild body shot.
Chikatchawan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Correira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan connects with a nice looking jab.
Correira throws the left hand but Chikatchawan avoids the punch easily.
Correira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chikatchawan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Correira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook.
Chikatchawan loads up on a big right hand but Correira slips the punch.
Correira throws a big counter combination but Chikatchawan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chikatchawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chikatchawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Correira was well out of range. Poor timing from Chikatchawan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chikatchawan. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chikatchawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Correira.
Chikatchawan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Correira throws a hook but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking body shot.
Chikatchawan throws an overhand right that lands on Correira's shoulder, as Correira tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chikatchawan throws a push kick but Correira slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chikatchawan. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Chikatchawan misses.
Chikatchawan throws the left hand but Correira avoids the punch easily.
Correira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chikatchawan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Correira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Correira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Correira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chikatchawan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chikatchawan throws a shot from downtown. Correira moves away and avoids it.
Correira drops his hands momentarily and Chikatchawan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tsoko Chikatchawan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chikatchawan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chikatchawan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Correira.
Correira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chikatchawan manages to circle out of the way.
Correira moves in looking to clinch but Chikatchawan pushes him off.
Chikatchawan throws a body punch but Correira moves out of range.
Correira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Correira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chikatchawan walks into a stiff left hand from Correira.
Chikatchawan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Correira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chikatchawan.
Correira half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Chikatchawan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira ducks under a wild hook from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan looks to land a right hand but Correira moved out of range.
Correira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking body kick.
Correira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correira wants to slow Chikatchawan down by chopping away at his legs.
Chikatchawan scores with a punch to the head.
Chikatchawan misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chikatchawan. Correira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chikatchawan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Correira throws a low kick but Chikatchawan moves out of range easily.
Chikatchawan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan throws a body punch but Correira moves out of range.
Correira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chikatchawan manages to circle out of the way.
Correira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chikatchawan misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chikatchawan.
Correira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan looks to land a body kick but Correira moved away.
Correira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correira is looking to score with low kicks.
Chikatchawan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chikatchawan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Correira momentarily.
Correira is looking to clinch.
Chikatchawan scores with a sloppy right hand. Correira should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Chikatchawan there.
A punch combination from Chikatchawan misses.
Correira moves out of range of the body kick from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Correira counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chikatchawan lands a jab to the nose.
Chikatchawan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Correira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Correira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Chikatchawan misses.
Chikatchawan scores with a jab.
Correira jabs Chikatchawan right on the nose. Chikatchawan blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chikatchawan.
Correira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chikatchawan throws a poor cross that misses
and Correira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chikatchawan checks a leg kick.
Chikatchawan throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chikatchawan.
Correira throws a head kick that half lands.
Correira tries to clinch up but Chikatchawan circles away and keeps his distance.
Chikatchawan lunges at Correira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Correira's hand.
Chikatchawan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Correira is out of range and Chikatchawan settles back down.
Correira slips under a jab.
Chikatchawan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Correira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Correira checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Correira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correira slips under a jab.
Chikatchawan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Chikatchawan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chikatchawan lands a leg kick that knocks Correira off balance momentarily.
Correira turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chikatchawan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Correira moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Correira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Correira throws a punch but it's blocked by Chikatchawan.
A short uppercut from Correira.
Correira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Correira.
Chikatchawan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Correira lands a nice elbow.
Correira misses with a punch on the inside.
Correira lands a left hand.
Chikatchawan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chikatchawan is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsoko Chikatchawan'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.
Chikatchawan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Correira lands a right hand from hell, dropping Chikatchawan. Correira pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira retains his heavyweight title!
Wesley Correira 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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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
66% |
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