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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Payton (ranked 1789 p4p, 219 weight class) and Matt Quin (ranked 1867 p4p, 225 weight class). Quin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Captain Jack - Iko Iko. Evan Payton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Payton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 23 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Quin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton moves into the clinch.
Quin lands with a right to the head.
Quin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Payton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Payton tries a body shot but Quin blocks it.
Payton prevents Quin from breaking the clinch.
Quin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Payton throws a head punch that misses.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Quin is trying to trip Payton. He has hold of a leg but Payton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Quin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Payton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Payton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quin controls the pace.
Quin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Payton 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.
Payton keeping moving, preventing Quin from controlling successfully.
Payton trying to keep a closed guard but Quin is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Payton is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payton stands and throws Quin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quin is trying to control Payton's posture but Payton avoids it.
Quin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Quin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Payton's best efforts.
Payton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Payton wants to take a breather but Quin is having none of it.
Payton wants to free his trapped foot but Quin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Quin wants to get back to full guard.
Payton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Payton is keen to just control but Quin is a slippery customer.
Payton works his way into full mount!
Quin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Quin working to try and regain half guard.
Payton wants to control the pace but Quin is squirming around nicely.
Quin tries to lock up and control but Payton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Quin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payton manages to capitalize on a mistake by Quin to take his back!
Payton is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Quin taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Payton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evan Payton!
After winning the bout, Evan Payton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Trucks (ranked 734 p4p, 94 weight class) and Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 987 p4p, 118 weight class). Vertti Ekstrovertti has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Trucks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekstrovertti lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trucks throws a big shot that misses.
Ekstrovertti is looking to chop away at Trucks's legs.
Ekstrovertti defending well as Trucks loads up on a big left hand.
Ekstrovertti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Trucks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekstrovertti.
Trucks takes one to the chin there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekstrovertti misses the target.
Trucks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekstrovertti counters with a body kick.
A jab from Ekstrovertti misses.
Trucks throwing a counter right hand but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Trucks looks to land a left hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range nicely.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trucks checks it well.
Trucks is looking to counter punch.
Trucks misses with a straight right.
Trucks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare in the buildup to the fight.
Trucks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Trucks scores with a hook to the body. Ekstrovertti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trucks throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
Ekstrovertti defending well as Trucks loads up on a big left hand.
Ekstrovertti unleashes a big counter combination but Trucks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Trucks connects with a solid leg kick.
Ekstrovertti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trucks.
Ekstrovertti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekstrovertti looks to land a left hand but Trucks moved out of range nicely.
Trucks blocks a low kick nicely.
Trucks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ekstrovertti delivers a nice body kick.
Trucks throws a low kick, looking for Ekstrovertti's leg but Ekstrovertti calmly moves out of range.
That kick from Ekstrovertti tenderised Trucks's leg. Trucks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab from Trucks.
Trucks is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ekstrovertti's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Trucks throws an off balance right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trucks throws a jab when Ekstrovertti was well out of range.
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Trucks.
Trucks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekstrovertti connects with a right hand. Trucks shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ekstrovertti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Ekstrovertti as he connects with a hook.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ekstrovertti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trucks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ekstrovertti swings for the body but Trucks moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti throws a jab when Trucks was well out of range.
Trucks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trucks looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti clobbers Trucks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ekstrovertti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trucks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ekstrovertti.
Trucks lands with a good body shot.
Trucks lands a nice hook to Ekstrovertti's body. Ekstrovertti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekstrovertti throws a right hand that misses
letting Trucks counter with a right hand.
Trucks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Ekstrovertti misses.
Ekstrovertti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekstrovertti counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trucks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ekstrovertti flicks out a counter leg kick but Trucks steps away.
Ekstrovertti misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Trucks blocks the low kick.
Trucks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekstrovertti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trucks scrambles back to his feet.
Trucks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti scores with a hook to the body. Trucks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A clash of legs there as Ekstrovertti blocks the low kick.
Trucks misses with a hook.
Ekstrovertti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trucks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekstrovertti slips a straight right by Trucks.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook to the body
and Trucks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ekstrovertti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trucks.
Ekstrovertti connects with an inside leg kick.
Trucks ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trucks misses with the combination.
Ekstrovertti let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti needs to keep his hands up - Trucks had a free shot at his head there.
Ekstrovertti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Trucks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trucks's sensitive parts.
Ekstrovertti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekstrovertti scoring well with a low kick there.
Trucks defending well as Ekstrovertti loads up on a big left hand.
Ekstrovertti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trucks's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Trucks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trucks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trucks throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti moved away.
Ekstrovertti is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ekstrovertti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vertti Ekstrovertti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ekstrovertti misses with a hook. Trucks ducked under it nicely.
Ekstrovertti digs a good hook to Trucks's body.
A big right from Trucks misses.
Ekstrovertti missing with a left hand there. Trucks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekstrovertti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trucks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trucks tries to counter by clinching up but Ekstrovertti breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Trucks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ekstrovertti lands an overhand right.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab from Trucks.
Ekstrovertti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ekstrovertti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trucks's hands.
Trucks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekstrovertti finds it's way round the side to connect with Trucks's head.
Ekstrovertti thows a body kick. Trucks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vertti Ekstrovertti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti lands with a shot to the body.
Trucks tries to work over Ekstrovertti's front leg with a kick but Ekstrovertti checks it.
Trucks ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Trucks avoids a kick to the body.
Trucks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ekstrovertti just manages to avoid it.
Trucks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti throws a shot from downtown. Trucks moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Trucks catches Ekstrovertti right on the button with a cross.
Ekstrovertti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trucks throws out the jab.
Trucks misses the jab.
Ekstrovertti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trucks.
Trucks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ekstrovertti. Trucks shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Trucks.
A quick step to the side and Trucks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping left.
Ekstrovertti misses with a head kick.
Trucks just misses with a punch to the body.
Trucks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trucks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trucks.
Ekstrovertti connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Trucks misses with a low kick as Ekstrovertti jumps back.
Trucks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trucks looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
Ekstrovertti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trucks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trucks defending well as Ekstrovertti loads up on a big left hand.
Trucks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekstrovertti.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Trucks might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Trucks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trucks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trucks 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.
Trucks throws a hook to the side of Ekstrovertti's head but Ekstrovertti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Ekstrovertti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trucks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekstrovertti on the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trucks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trucks slips a jab from Ekstrovertti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Trucks.
Ekstrovertti scores with a nice strike.
Ekstrovertti lands with a straight right. Trucks didn't see that one coming.
Trucks throws an off balance right hand
and Trucks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ekstrovertti throws a sloppy head kick and Trucks moves out of range easily.
Ekstrovertti missing with a left hand there. Trucks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekstrovertti moves away from the strike by Trucks.
Some bone on bone action there as Trucks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ekstrovertti connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekstrovertti lands a nice hook to Trucks's body. Trucks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Ekstrovertti misses.
Trucks half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ekstrovertti moves out of range as Trucks strikes.
Trucks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti misses with a low kick.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Trucks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Trucks finds it's way through Ekstrovertti's defenses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut.
Trucks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trucks just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trucks. That's going to slow Ekstrovertti down.
Nice shot by Trucks.
Trucks throws the left hand but Ekstrovertti avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti throws a solid leg kick but Trucks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trucks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ekstrovertti can pounce on him.
Trucks misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekstrovertti throws a leg kick that misses.
Trucks throws a combination. Ekstrovertti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vertti Ekstrovertti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Trucks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ekstrovertti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trucks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trucks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekstrovertti.
Trucks throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Ekstrovertti misses.
Ekstrovertti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Ekstrovertti misses.
Ekstrovertti gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Trucks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Trucks throws a leg kick but Ekstrovertti moved away.
Ekstrovertti tests Trucks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy body kick
and Trucks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trucks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ekstrovertti is rocked!
Ekstrovertti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Truckss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti looks to land a right hand but Trucks moved out of range.
Trucks quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Trucks looks to land a right hand but Ekstrovertti moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trucks.
Trucks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ekstrovertti cracks Trucks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ekstrovertti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekstrovertti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Trucks misses the target.
Ekstrovertti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ekstrovertti throws a chopping leg kick but Trucks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Trucks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Ekstrovertti blocks the low kick.
Trucks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trucks misses with a looping right.
Trucks looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trucks.
Ekstrovertti throws an off balance right hand
and Trucks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Trucks misses.
Trucks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti connects with a body shot that sends Trucks's belly button to the back.
Ekstrovertti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekstrovertti throws a front kick that sends Trucks stumbling back into the cage.
Trucks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trucks takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Trucks throws out a loose jab but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ekstrovertti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ekstrovertti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trucks misses with a right hand
and Ekstrovertti counters with a straight right hand.
Ekstrovertti tries a head kick but it misses.
Trucks closes the distance and clinches.
Derek Trucks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trucks gets through Ekstrovertti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trucks working aggressively here.
Ekstrovertti lands a body punch.
Trucks misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trucks misses with some punches.
Ekstrovertti lands a shoulder strike.
Trucks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trucks pushes off an throws an elbow but Ekstrovertti leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trucks will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ekstrovertti blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Trucks throws an elbow but misses.
Ekstrovertti throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Trucks blocks a body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Trucks lands with a light punch inside.
Trucks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Trucks.
Ekstrovertti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ekstrovertti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekstrovertti struggles to land a body shot inside as Trucks controls his hands.
A short right from Ekstrovertti on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Trucks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trucks lands an uppercut.
Trucks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trucks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekstrovertti scores with a shot to the side of Trucks's head.
Ekstrovertti prevents a body shot from Trucks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trucks.
Ekstrovertti dodges an elbow strike from Trucks.
Ekstrovertti has a couple of punches blocked by Trucks.
Ekstrovertti blocks an uppercut.
Trucks lands a body shot.
Trucks misses with the head strike.
Ekstrovertti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trucks blocks a body shot from Ekstrovertti.
Trucks throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Trucks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti tries a body shot but Trucks blocks it.
Vertti Ekstrovertti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Trucks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ekstrovertti 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vertti Ekstrovertti!
Vertti Ekstrovertti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Sidious (ranked 608 p4p, 89 weight class) and Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 298 p4p, 39 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericsson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sidious throwing a counter right hand but Ericsson manages to avoid it.
Ericsson has his takedown stuffed
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ericsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Sidious sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Ericsson misses with a takedown
and Sidious makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ericsson really felt that one!
Sidious fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ericsson manages to avoid it.
Sidious pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ericsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ericsson shoots and misses
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ludvig Ericsson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious misses with a hook.
Ericsson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sidious gets caught napping as Ericsson dives in and scores a takedown. Sidious manages to retain guard.
Sidious pulls Ericsson in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson lands a couple of digs.
Ericsson throwing strikes but missing.
Sidious wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sidious controls Ericsson momentarily but Ericsson frees himself.
Sidious is pulling down on Ericsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ericsson, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sidious as he avoids it easily.
Sidious is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sidious misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ericsson.
Despite the aggression on Ericsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big right from Sidious misses.
Ericsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sidious is fending him off so far but Ericsson persists. Nope, Sidious circles away and we're back to standing.
Sidious delivers a nice body kick.
Ericsson moves out of range as Sidious throws a body kick.
Ericsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidious sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ericsson somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Sidious coming out on top.
Ericsson shoots and misses
and Sidious counters with a nice body shot.
Ericsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ericsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sidious defends well and Ericsson ends up having to push Sidious into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ericsson moves out of range as Sidious throws a body kick.
Ericsson moves out of range as Sidious strikes.
Sidious moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Ericsson fails to land.
Ericsson prevents a body shot from Sidious.
Sidious's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sidious is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson shoots for a takedown but Sidious saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ericsson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sidious's waist but Sidious gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ericsson off to one side.
Sidious appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sidious throws a shot to the body.
Ericsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidious struggling a bit here.
Sidious is not content to let Ericsson control the position.
Sidious tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sidious takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Ericsson's cut.
That's time! Sidious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown but Sidious shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ericsson looking to score a takedown here. Sidious is defending well but Ericsson drives through and ends up in Sidious's guard.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ericsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sidious pulls Ericsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ericsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Sidious keeps moving.
Ludvig Ericsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ericsson postures up in Sidious's guard and throws a big left but Sidious blocks it.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Sidious keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sidious leaves Ericsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sidious is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sidious throws out a powerful jab.
Sidious throws the kick towards the body but Ericsson avoids it.
Ericsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Sidious is wise to it.
Ericsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ericsson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sidious defends well and Ericsson ends up having to push Sidious into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Sidious throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sidious tries to close the distance and clinch but Ericsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ericsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ericsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Sidious regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ericsson.
Ericsson being controlled here momentarily.
Ericsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sidious swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidious wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ericsson is now in half guard.
Sidious keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ericsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ericsson drops an elbow to the side of Sidious's head.
Sidious keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ericsson trying to control the pace.
Ericsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ericsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sidious is looking for a sweep. Ericsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ericsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ericsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sidious's head.
Ericsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Ericsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ludvig Ericsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sidious slaps away a takedown attempt from Ericsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sidious stuffs the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Sidious on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Sidious.
No luck for Ericsson with that takedown attempt.
Darth Sidious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludvig Ericsson.
Ericsson tries for a takedown but Sidious circles away easily
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ericsson dives in and scores a takedown into Sidious's guard.
Sidious trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidious keeping moving, preventing Ericsson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sidious is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ericsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sidious has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sidious trying to control the position.
Ericsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sidious is pulling down on Ericsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ericsson, at least for the moment.
Sidious working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ericsson.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ericsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sidious swivels and escapes.
Sidious stuffs the takedown.
Sidious swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sidious throws a body kick that misses.
Ericsson throws out a counter right but Sidious avoids it with no problem.
Sidious tries to clinch there but Ericsson circles away.
Ericsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sidious throws a jab but it's blocked by Ericsson.
It seemed like Ericsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Sidious misses.
Sidious works over Ericsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sidious swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ericsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ericsson shoots in but Sidious avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sidious throws a hook to the side of Ericsson's head but Ericsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sidious swivels and escapes.
Sidious is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ericsson can do to turn this around?
Ericsson tries for a takedown but Sidious circles away easily
and Sidious counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ericsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sidious misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sidious throws a wild body kick that Ericsson sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ericsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sidious did well to prevent Ericsson getting side control.
Sidious is controlling Ericsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ericsson throwing shots but Sidious is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ericsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darth Sidious showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sidious 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darth Sidious!
Darth Sidious very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 326 p4p, 46 weight class) and Eric Staal (ranked 682 p4p, 88 weight class). Cole's entrance music is I Won't Back Down. A fine choice. Eric Staal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eric Staal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cole lands with a nice combination. Staal backs away looking to recover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cole.
Cole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Staal.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Staal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Staal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cole doesn't seem phased though.
Cole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cole takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cole lands a jab to the head.
Cole fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Staal to the ground. Cole is now in Staal's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staal pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
Cole lands a couple of elbows.
Staal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole 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.
Cole won't allow Staal to sweep him here.
Staal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cole's guard.
Cole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cole pulls Staal in to control the position.
Staal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Staal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cole is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Staal is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cole keeping full guard, as Staal tries to pass.
Staal preventing the sweep.
Staal throws an elbow that misses. Cole uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Staal's guard. Nice move by Cole!
Staal pulls Cole in close to prevent any damage.
Cole won't allow Staal to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal managing to control the position.
Cole postures up in Staal's guard and throws a big left but Staal blocks it.
Cole with a nice head shot there.
Staal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Staal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cole won't allow Staal to sweep him here.
Cole lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Staal has control of Cole's left arm, preventing Cole from doing any damage.
Cole landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole preventing the sweep.
Cole slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Staal working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Staal pulls Cole in to control the position.
Cole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Staal wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Cole throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cole is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Staal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Staal gets tackled into the cage by Cole. Cole maintains the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Staal's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cole.
Cole struggles to land a body shot inside as Staal controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Staal.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Staal working aggressively here.
Cole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Staal misses with a body punch.
Cole throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole swings wildly with an uppercut but Staal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Cole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Cole.
Staal is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Staal blocking some punches.
Staal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Staal can do to turn this around?
Cole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cole keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Staal's efforts to push away.
Staal lands with a light punch inside.
Staal presses Cole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Staal is keeping busy.
Staal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cole up against the cage.
Cole takes a shot to the head.
Staal lands a right hand.
Cole lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole lands with a light punch inside.
Cole tries to land knees in the clinch but Staal avoids the damage to the body.
Staal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cole is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Staal to the mat. Staal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Staal trying to control the position.
Staal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cole haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Staal wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Michael Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Staal is striking from the bottom but Cole uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Cole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cole is stalling here. Staal is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cole seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Staal has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal happy to just control the position for now.
Cole parries the strikes from Staal easily there. Staal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cole to escape.
Staal trying to control the action but Cole is working from the bottom.
Staal is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cole is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Staal taking a breather here.
Cole holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cole defending against the ground and pound.
Cole takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cole manages to get back to half guard.
Cole wants to control but Staal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Cole shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Staal manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Staal is trying to control the position but Cole postures up.
Cole throwing strikes but missing.
Staal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cole trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Staal controlling Cole's posture.
Staal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is in close to Staal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cole working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Staal blocks nicely.
Staal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cole is one step ahead there.
Cole postures up.
Staal is looking to sweep but instead, Cole has passed into half guard.
Cole seems to be working for a kimura but Staal defends the submission attempt.
Eric Staal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal is trying to get back to full guard.
Staal is trying to maintain the position but Cole is very close to passing his half guard.
Staal moves into full guard.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Staal keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Staal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Staal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Staal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Staal holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Staal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick from Staal misses.
Staal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
Staal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Cole to counter with a crisp jab.
Staal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Staal tries to counter it with a takedown but Cole pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Staal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cole prevents it.
Good body shot from Cole.
Cole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cole.
Staal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cole content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Staal's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole lands a right hand.
Staal managing to block the knees to the body from Cole.
A short right from Cole on the inside.
Staal is rocked!
Cole tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Staal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Staal is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cole.
I was talking to Cole's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cole is leaning against Staal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cole is leaning against Staal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cole unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Staal! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cole is unloading with more strikes now! Staal drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shiny Aoki (ranked 397 p4p, 52 weight class) and Pascal Henry (ranked 511 p4p, 66 weight class). Aoki's entrance music is Big Scoob - Bitch Please Ft B - Legit , E- 40. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shiny Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Henry!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Aoki misses the jab.
Henry connects with a crisp jab.
Aoki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Henry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aoki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Henry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Henry blocks a jab.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Henry cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Henry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aoki.
Aoki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry connects with the punch.
Henry closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Aoki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
Henry lands with a nice combination. Aoki backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Henry is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks.
Aoki looks to land a combination but Henry avoids it well.
Henry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Aoki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Henry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Henry lands a really nice looking cross but Aoki seems unphased.
Aoki connects with a looping right hand.
Aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aoki avoids the head kick by Henry.
Aoki misses with a looping left.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henry.
Aoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Henry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Henry tries a quick counter leg kick but Aoki is wise to it.
Henry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aoki's calf.
A combination from Aoki does no damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Henry. That's going to slow Aoki down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry misses with a leg kick.
Henry loads up on a big right hand but Aoki slips the punch.
Aoki is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Henry scores with a leg kick.
Henry has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Aoki connects with a looping right hand.
Henry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aoki misses the jab.
Henry goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Henry moves away from the strike by Aoki.
Henry thuds a left hand into Aoki's body.
Aoki checks a leg kick.
Aoki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henry swings widly with a right hand
and Aoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Aoki misses with a looping right.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Henry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aoki. Aoki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry.
Aoki takes one on the button.
Henry throws a hook but Aoki blocks it.
A big right from Henry misses.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aoki blocks a jab.
Aoki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henry.
Henry will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Henry is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aoki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aoki pushes Henry away with a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Aoki.
Henry scores with a head kick.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henry connects with a crisp jab.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry with a hook.
Henry doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Aoki connects with a jab.
Aoki swings widly with a right hand
letting Henry counter with a right hand.
Aoki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aoki blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Aoki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Henry.
Aoki throws a hook to the side of Henry's head but Henry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henry scores with a nice body kick.
Henry looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Aoki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Henry dips to his left and cracks Aoki with an uppercut!
Henry slips a jab from Aoki.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aoki is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Henry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki staying out of range there.
Henry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Henry dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Henry scoring well with a low kick there.
Henry fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aoki checks it well.
Pascal Henry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Henry missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Aoki. Those never looked like landing.
Henry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aoki with a body shot.
Aoki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Henry.
Aoki missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Henry misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Aoki misses the target.
Aoki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Henry is able to avoid easily.
Henry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Henry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aoki's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry moves away from the strike by Aoki.
It seemed like Henry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
Aoki lands a jab.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
Aoki blocks the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Henry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aoki misses the jab.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Henry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Aoki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Henry's calf.
Henry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Henry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Henry lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aoki 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 Henry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Henry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Henry throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pascal Henry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki 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.
Aoki with a jab.
A good leg kick by Henry.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Henry's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aoki under the eye.
Aoki misses with a straight left.
Henry tries a quick counter leg kick but Aoki is wise to it.
Henry lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aoki throws a right hand that Henry ducks under and follows up with a left that Henry also avoids with ease.
Henry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
Henry throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henry.
Henry wants to clinch.
Henry throws a combination that misses
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Henry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry scores with a nice head shot.
Henry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aoki misses with a straight right.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Aoki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aoki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Henry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aoki throws a hook but Henry avoids it easily.
Henry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aoki tests Henry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Henry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from Henry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Henry misses with a low kick.
Aoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from Aoki.
Henry blocks the body kick.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Henry.
The fighters circling - Henry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henry lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Aoki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Henry cracks the inside of Aoki's front leg.
Henry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aoki.
Henry moves into the clinch successfully.
Henry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Henry.
Aoki blocks a body shot from Henry.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henry has a couple of punches blocked by Aoki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Henry lands a front kick.
A jab from Henry misses.
Henry misses with a left hand
and Aoki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Henry's knee momentarily.
Aoki lands a jab.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
Aoki slips a straight right by Henry.
Henry avoids the body shot from Aoki.
Aoki slips a jab from Henry.
Henry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
Henry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henry misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henry. Henry obviously looking to wear him down.
Henry misses with a straight right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aoki crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Henry - the referee stops the clock and Aoki gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Henry. Aoki manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aoki moves away from the strike by Henry.
Aoki misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
Henry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aoki.
Henry looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Henry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aoki scores with a head kick. Henry tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Henry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki looks for the body kick but Henry saw that one coming.
Aoki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aoki throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Aoki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Henry.
Aoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Henry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki connects with a jab.
Henry takes a swing at Aoki's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry blocks a jab.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Henry's corner calls for a 1-2. Henry obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Aoki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Henry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Henry
and Aoki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Henry lands a leg kick that knocks Aoki off balance momentarily.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Aoki looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aoki ducks right into an uppercut from Henry.
Aoki throws a right hand that misses
and Henry counters with a straight right hand.
Henry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Henry misses with a hook to the body
and Aoki counters with a stiff right hand.
Aoki scores with a jab to the head.
Henry lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Aoki misses with a body shot.
Aoki lands a lovely overhand right.
Henry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Henry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henry looks for the body kick but Aoki saw that one coming.
Shiny Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Aoki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aoki throws a shot from downtown. Henry moves away and avoids it.
Henry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aoki.
Henry just misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki is looking for a counter combo.
Henry lands with a hook. Aoki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henry tries to clinch but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Henry misses its intended target.
Aoki thows a leg kick but Henry checks it
and Henry counters with an outside leg kick.
Aoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aoki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henry throws a looping overhand right but Aoki ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Henry finds it's way through Aoki's defenses.
Henry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aoki lands with a hook. Henry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Henry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aoki throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
Henry looks to land a body kick but Aoki moved away.
Aoki half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pascal Henry.
Well Henry has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Henry!
An out of breath Pascal Henry 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aapeli Vipunen (ranked 411 p4p, 22 weight class) and Closet Case Conservative (ranked 279 p4p, 19 weight class). Vipunen comes to the cage accompanied by Solonen ft. Kosola - LÄSKI!. 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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300 lbs
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263 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapeli Vipunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Closet Case Conservative!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vipunen throws a hook but Conservative avoids it easily.
Conservative looks to score with a jab to the body but Vipunen is just out of range.
Vipunen misses with a straight left.
Vipunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vipunen looks to score with a jab to the body but Conservative is just out of range.
Vipunen loads up on a big right hand but Conservative slips the punch.
Conservative 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.
Conservative throws out a powerful jab.
Vipunen ducks under a wild hook from Conservative.
Vipunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conservative.
Vipunen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conservative was well out of range. Poor timing from Vipunen.
Vipunen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conservative.
Vipunen misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Conservative.
Vipunen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conservative misses with an uppercut. Vipunen saw that one coming.
Vipunen thows a leg kick but Conservative checks it
and Conservative counters with a nice uppercut.
Conservative throws a lazy uppercut
and Vipunen counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Vipunen misses its intended target.
Conservative throws a shot from downtown. Vipunen moves away and avoids it.
Conservative swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vipunen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conservative 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.
Conservative throws a one two combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vipunen. That's going to slow Conservative down.
Conservative throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vipunen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Conservative scores with a jab to the body.
Vipunen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Conservative has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Conservative gets tackled into the cage by Vipunen. Vipunen maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Conservative creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Conservative lands a shot to the body.
Vipunen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conservative prevents a body shot from Vipunen.
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!
Vipunen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vipunen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vipunen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Conservative fails to land.
Conservative has a couple of punches blocked by Vipunen.
Conservative misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vipunen lands with a short shot to the head.
Conservative escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vipunen swings for the body but Conservative moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Vipunen misses.
Vipunen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conservative sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conservative fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vipunen is out of range.
Conservative shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vipunen eats them both and turns towards Conservative to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Conservative lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vipunen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conservative finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vipunen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Conservative misses the shot to the body.
Vipunen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vipunen throws a lazy right hand but Conservative sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vipunen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conservative throws a jab but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Conservative throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Conservative ducks under a wild hook from Vipunen.
Conservative throws a hook but Vipunen avoids it easily.
Vipunen misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Conservative.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Conservative finds it's way through Vipunen's defenses.
Vipunen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Conservative.
Conservative thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conservative scores with a jab to the body.
Conservative bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vipunen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Conservative.
Conservative throws out a loose jab but Vipunen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conservative keeps the fight on the outside.
Conservative staying out of range there.
Vipunen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Conservative blocks the leg kick.
Vipunen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Conservative to counter with a crisp jab.
Vipunen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Conservative lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conservative scores with a decent looking hook.
Vipunen blocks the body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vipunen throws a lazy body kick
and Conservative counters with a right hand to the body.
Conservative throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vipunen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conservative dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vipunen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conservative.
Conservative swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vipunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Conservative.
Conservative slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vipunen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Conservative.
Conservative connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Conservative misses with an uppercut.
Vipunen misses with a looping left.
Vipunen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Conservative swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vipunen checks the leg kick.
A big left from Vipunen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conservative swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Vipunen as he connects with a hook.
Vipunen misses with a low kick.
Vipunen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Closet Case Conservative dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vipunen takes one on the button.
Conservative connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Vipunen.
Closet Case Conservative seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conservative moves out of range as Vipunen throws a body kick.
Closet Case Conservative seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vipunen cracks a nice hook into Conservative's ribs.
Conservative scores with a punch to the head.
Vipunen slips under a jab from Conservative.
Conservative lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vipunen circles away quickly and effectively.
Conservative lands a leg kick that knocks Vipunen off balance momentarily.
Conservative takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Conservative misses.
Vipunen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vipunen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conservative working aggressively here.
Conservative wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vipunen has him pressed against the cage.
Vipunen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vipunen breaks from the clinch.
Vipunen scores with a jab. Conservative acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conservative throws a jab when Vipunen was well out of range.
Conservative missing with a left hand there. Vipunen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vipunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conservative manages to avoid it.
Vipunen moves out of range of the strikes.
Vipunen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Conservative. That did some damage!
Vipunen is looking to clinch.
Conservative misses with an uppercut.
Conservative misses with a hook. Vipunen ducked under it nicely.
Conservative displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vipunen throws out the jab.
Vipunen tries to bum rush Conservative with a series of wild strikes but Conservative uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vipunen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conservative counters with an outside leg kick.
Vipunen cracks Conservative with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Conservative looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Conservative moves out of range of the strikes.
Vipunen is looking to clinch but Conservative is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Vipunen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Conservative doesn't seem phased though.
Conservative throws a hook but Vipunen avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conservative takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conservative connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vipunen. Vipunen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Conservative throws a leg kick but Vipunen checks it.
Vipunen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conservative manages to avoid it.
Conservative throws a shot from downtown. Vipunen moves away and avoids it.
Conservative ducks right into an uppercut from Vipunen.
Conservative throws a body punch but Vipunen moves out of range.
Conservative takes a swing at Vipunen's ribcage but misses.
Conservative throws a shot to the body.
Conservative swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vipunen scores with a body shot.
Conservative circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vipunen defending well as Conservative loads up on a big left hand.
Conservative misses with a head kick.
Conservative is looking to chop away at Vipunen's legs.
Conservative dodges the punch combination from Vipunen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vipunen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conservative throws a push kick but Vipunen slaps the foot to one side.
Vipunen misses the shot to the body.
Conservative misses with a looping left.
Conservative tries to bum rush Vipunen with a series of wild strikes but Vipunen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conservative feints a jab promting Vipunen to slip. Conservative then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vipunen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Conservative uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vipunen.
Vipunen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conservative.
Some wild striking there from Vipunen.
Conservative throws out a counter right but Vipunen avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Conservative coming out on top.
Conservative scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vipunen pushes Conservative up against the cage in a clinch.
Conservative lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Conservative throws a punch but it's blocked by Vipunen.
Conservative blocks a body shot from Vipunen.
Vipunen blocks a body shot from Conservative.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vipunen misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Conservative.
Conservative blocking some punches.
Vipunen misses with a body punch.
Vipunen is trying to force a seperation but Conservative has the dominant position.
Conservative lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vipunen.
Conservative scores with a shot to the side of Vipunen's head.
A short body shot lands from Conservative as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conservative lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Conservative.
Conservative lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Vipunen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Conservative on the inside.
Conservative tries a body shot but Vipunen blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Conservative.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Conservative.
A short right from Conservative on the inside.
Vipunen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Conservative.
Conservative'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.
Closet Case Conservative showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Conservative lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vipunen closes the distance and pushes Conservative back into the cage.
Conservative breaks the clinch.
Conservative rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vipunen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Conservative throws a hook to the side of Vipunen's head but Vipunen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vipunen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vipunen wants to clinch up but Conservative keeps it at a distance.
Vipunen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Conservative has time to react.
Vipunen throws a low kick, looking for Conservative's leg but Conservative calmly moves out of range.
Vipunen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Conservative only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vipunen blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Vipunen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen cracks Conservative with an open hand slap.
Conservative cracks a nice hook into Vipunen's ribs.
Vipunen needs to keep his hands up - Conservative had a free shot at his head there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conservative throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vipunen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Conservative scores with a shot to the body.
Conservative throws a hook but Vipunen blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conservative lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Conservative.
Conservative lands a nice hook to Vipunen's body. Vipunen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conservative. Vipunen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Conservative throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Vipunen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conservative changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conservative scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vipunen takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Conservative.
Vipunen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vipunen is rocked!
Conservative walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Vipunen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Conservative swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Vipunen's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Closet Case Conservative!
An out of breath Closet Case Conservative 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Maraçon (ranked 6 p4p, 1 weight class) and Tyler Cage (ranked 99 p4p, 14 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maraçon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pistolero. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Pablo Maraçon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Cage!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Cage lands.
Maraçon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maraçon is out of range.
Maraçon is looking to counter punch.
Cage misses the jab.
Maraçon ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cage checks a leg kick.
Maraçon moves forwards but Cage connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maraçon feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down.
Cage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maraçon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but Cage moved away.
Maraçon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maraçon but Maraçon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Cage. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon 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.
Cage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maraçon was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Maraçon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maraçon takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Cage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maraçon.
Cage connects with a looping right hand.
Cage is looking to clinch but Maraçon is avoiding it.
Maraçon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maraçon.
Maraçon needs to keep his hands up - Cage had a free shot at his head there.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Maraçon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cage.
Maraçon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maraçon defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand.
Maraçon throws a good cross that connects.
Cage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maraçon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maraçon moves out of range as Cage strikes.
A swing and a miss from Cage.
Cage moves out of range as Maraçon throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Maraçon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maraçon throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cage avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maraçon.
Maraçon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Cage lands with a straight right. Maraçon didn't see that one coming.
Maraçon throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Maraçon moves away and avoids it.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maraçon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Cage walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maraçon.
Cage throws a series of punches but Maraçon avoids them all with ease.
Cage rushes Maraçon and presses him up against the cage.
Maraçon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maraçon throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maraçon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Cage misses.
Maraçon is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Maraçon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon is looking to slow Cage down with leg kicks.
Maraçon moves out of range of the strikes.
Maraçon blocks a jab.
Cage with a hook.
Maraçon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cage tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maraçon counters with a low kick, right behind Cage 's knee.
Cage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maraçon circles away quickly and effectively.
Maraçon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maraçon drops his hands momentarily and Cage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cage.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Cage has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maraçon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cage closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maraçon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cage breaks the clinch.
Cage cracks Maraçon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cage throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon throws out a powerful jab.
Maraçon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maraçon checks the leg kick.
Maraçon with a nice cross.
Maraçon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maraçon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Maraçon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maraçon throws out a loose jab but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maraçon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maraçon is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cage.
Pablo Maraçon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Cage.
Maraçon scores with a hook to the body. Cage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maraçon slips under a jab from Cage.
A low kick from Cage misses
and Maraçon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maraçon needs to keep his hands up - Cage had a free shot at his head there.
Maraçon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Maraçon slips the punch.
Cage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maraçon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maraçon is looking to land body kicks.
Cage jabs Maraçon right on the nose. Maraçon blinks but takes it well.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Maraçon saw that one coming.
Cage swings for the body but Maraçon moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Maraçon. That snapped Cage's head back.
Maraçon looks to throw the jab but Cage is out of range.
Maraçon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maraçons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maraçon throws the kick towards the body but Cage avoids it.
Cage is looking to land body kicks.
Maraçon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cage on the side of the head.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Maraçon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maraçon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Cage slips a jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cage doesn't seem bothered though.
Cage misses with a body kick.
Maraçon avoids the head kick by Cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maraçon.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cage takes one to the chin there.
Cage tries to score with a low kick but Maraçon moves his leg out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maraçon checks a leg kick.
Maraçon lands a front kick.
Cage tries to land a leg kick but Maraçon saw it coming and moves away.
Cage misses the jab.
Cage blocks a jab.
Cage throws a right hand that misses
and Maraçon counters with a nice uppercut.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maraçon is looking to counter punch.
Pablo Maraçon is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Cage lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maraçon backs up against the cage.
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maraçon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maraçon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Maraçon. Beautiful body shot.
Cage clinches up against the cage.
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cage is trying to break the clinch but Maraçon is controlling him.
Maraçon keeps control of Cage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maraçon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maraçon stalls.
Maraçon struggles to land a body shot inside as Cage controls his hands.
Cage blocks a body shot from Maraçon.
Maraçon lands a hook that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Cage.
Cage tries to break the clinch but Maraçon is controlling the position.
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage misses with a straight left.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Maraçon ducks down to avoid it.
Maraçon's corner calls for a 1-2. Maraçon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cage wants to clinch up but Maraçon keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon blocks a low kick nicely.
Cage listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Maraçon moves out of range easily.
Cage misses with a low kick.
Cage throws a jab when Maraçon was well out of range.
Cage misses the body punch
letting Maraçon counter with a right hand.
Maraçon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cage works the jab nicely.
Maraçon looks for the body kick but Cage saw that one coming.
Maraçon rushes Cage and presses him up against the cage.
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maraçon prevents Cage from breaking the clinch.
Cage blocking some punches.
Maraçon lands with a left to the head.
Cage is trying to force a seperation but Maraçon has the dominant position.
Cage can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maraçon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maraçon tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
Maraçon lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon misses with a punch on the inside.
Maraçon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cage digs a right hand into Maraçon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maraçon's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Maraçon.
Cage wants to break free but Maraçon has control.
Maraçon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maraçon swings wildly with an uppercut but Cage uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Maraçon.
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Maraçon.
Maraçon throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
Maraçon stuns Cage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maraçon.
A combination from Cage does no damage.
Cage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maraçon misses with a hook. Cage ducked under it nicely.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Maraçon sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Maraçon misses its intended target.
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Cage moved away.
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 Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cage jabs Maraçon right on the nose. Maraçon blinks but takes it well.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Cage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cage misses with a head kick.
Maraçon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maraçon connects with a solid leg kick.
Cage lands a leg kick that knocks Maraçon off balance momentarily.
Cage misses with a low kick.
Cage avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maraçon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cage.
Cage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cage throws a head kick that Maraçon semi-blocks.
Maraçon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maraçon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maraçon forces Cage back against the cage and clinches.
Cage tries to circle away but Maraçon has him pinned against the cage.
Maraçon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maraçon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cage's elbow.
Cage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage takes a shot to the head.
Cage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maraçon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Maraçon can't find room to land a body shot as Cage controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maraçon.
Cage manages to break the clinch.
Maraçon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick from Cage misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Maraçon misses the target.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Cage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maraçon moves away from the strike by Cage.
Maraçon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Maraçon.
A little jabbing left from Cage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maraçon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maraçon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Maraçon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cage avoids the body shot from Maraçon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Cage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Cage misses.
Maraçon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maraçon throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon works Cage's body with a nice hook.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Cage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Maraçon to counter with a crisp jab.
Maraçon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maraçon!
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maraçon.
Nice defenses there by Maraçon.
Maraçon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cage.
Maraçon throws a wild body kick that Cage sees coming a mile off.
Maraçon blocks a head kick by Cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Maraçon blocks the leg kick.
Maraçon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cage takes a step back to recover.
Maraçon throws a right hand that Cage ducks under and follows up with a left that Cage also avoids with ease.
Maraçon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maraçon is looking to score with low kicks.
Cage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maraçon counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Maraçon ducks down to avoid it.
Cage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Maraçon misses.
Maraçon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pablo Maraçon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maraçon misses with a body punch.
Cage tries to break free but Maraçon pushes him back against the cage.
Cage is looking to break free of the clinch but Maraçon has double underhooks.
Maraçon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Maraçon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cage is defending well for now.
Cage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maraçon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Maraçon on the inside.
Nice body punch from Maraçon.
Cage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maraçon working aggressively here.
Maraçon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cage.
Cage is trying to break the clinch but Maraçon is controlling him.
Maraçon throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maraçon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Maraçon back against the cage.
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maraçon moves out of range as Cage throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Maraçon's shoulder, as Maraçon tries to avoid the shot.
Maraçon feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down.
Maraçon lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Cage - just one landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Maraçon down.
Maraçon misses the shot to the body.
Maraçon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maraçon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Cage.
Maraçon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cage throws a lazy head kick
and Maraçon counters with a left to the body.
Cage needs to keep his hands up - Maraçon had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Maraçon clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maraçon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maraçon doesn't manage to clinch there - Cage circles away.
Maraçon slips a jab from Cage.
Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maraçon's head.
Maraçon misses with a low kick.
Maraçon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maraçon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maraçon misses with a wild body shot.
Maraçon walks into a stiff left hand from Cage.
Cage scores with a three punch combo!
Maraçon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cage thumps Maraçon with a low kick.
Maraçon ducks right into an uppercut from Cage.
Maraçon looks to land a left hand but Cage moved out of range nicely.
Cage moves out of range of the body kick.
Maraçon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maraçon lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maraçon throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage moves away from the strike by Maraçon.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Maraçon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maraçon scores with a jab. Cage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maraçon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Maraçon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maraçon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maraçon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maraçon throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Maraçon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maraçon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maraçon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maraçon cracks Cage with an open hand slap.
Cage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maraçon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon misses with a leg kick.
Maraçon avoids the head kick by Cage.
Maraçon moves out of range of the body kick.
Cage lands with a nice body punch.
Cage misses with a looping right.
Maraçon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maraçon.
Maraçon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cage.
Maraçon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maraçon throws a big shot that misses.
Cage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maraçon under the eye.
Maraçon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cage slips under a jab from Maraçon.
Maraçon misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Maraçon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Maraçon looks to land a body kick but Cage moved away.
Good shot there by Cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage staying out of range there.
Maraçon looks for the body kick but Cage saw that one coming.
Cage throws a jab when Maraçon was well out of range.
Cage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maraçon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Cage tries to get set, Maraçon tries to push him back and clinch up but Cage manages to avoid the attempt.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Maraçon sees coming a mile off.
Cage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maraçons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maraçon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maraçon lands with a nice body kick.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cage!
Maraçon lands a right hook to the body.
Cage takes a swing at Maraçon's ribcage but misses.
Maraçon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maraçon misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maraçon connects with an inside leg kick.
Cage scores with the left hand. Maraçon knows he should have avoided that one.
Maraçon throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.
Maraçon scores with a leg kick.
Maraçon stuffs the takedown attempt from Cage. Cage gets slowly back to his feet.
Maraçon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
It looked like Maraçon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Maraçon misses the target.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Maraçon drives through and clinches with Cage against the cage.
Maraçon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cage's efforts to push away.
Maraçon gets through Cage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maraçon stalls.
Cage is trying to break free.
Maraçon tries to throw a body punch but Cage avoids it by throwing Maraçon back against the cage.
Cage tries to break the clinch but Maraçon is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pablo Maraçon will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Maraçon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cage throws a jab when Maraçon was well out of range.
A shot to the liver by Maraçon. Beautiful body shot.
Maraçon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maraçon throws the left hand but Cage avoids the punch easily.
Cage has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Maraçon.
Cage looks to land a left hand but Maraçon moved out of range nicely.
Maraçon throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
Cage misses with a two punch combination.
Maraçon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cage moves away from the strike by Maraçon.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maraçon slips under a jab from Cage.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Maraçon sees coming a mile off.
And Maraçon counters with a quick kick to the body but Cage blocks it.
Maraçon misses with a looping right.
Maraçon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
Cage lands with a nice body kick.
Cage is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maraçon has managed to clinch.
Maraçon cracks Cage with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maraçon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cage.
Maraçon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maraçon misses with a body punch.
Cage can't break the clinch.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cage breaks the clinch.
Cage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maraçon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maraçon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cage.
Cage looks to throw the jab but Maraçon is out of range.
Maraçon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cage moves away.
Maraçon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maraçon throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage throws a big counter head kick but Maraçon avoids it with no problem.
Maraçon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon jabs at Cage's body.
Maraçon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage has had enough of the clinch but Maraçon keeps him there for the moment.
Maraçon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cages head.
A frustrated look appears on Cage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maraçon cracks Cage with a nice body shot.
Cage working hard to break the clinch.
Cage manages to break the clinch.
Maraçon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cage is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Maraçon is looking to chop away at Cage's legs.
Cage throws a head kick that misses.
Cage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch but Maraçon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maraçon throws a jab when Cage was well out of range.
Cage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maraçon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maraçon lands with a nice body kick.
Cage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cage throws a leg kick
and Maraçon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cage tries to clinch up but Maraçon circles away and keeps his distance.
Maraçon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maraçon's head backwards.
Maraçon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Cage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cage swings for the body but Maraçon moves out of range.
Cage misses with a leg kick.
Maraçon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maraçon throws a leg kick but Cage moved away.
Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Maraçon!
Maraçon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Decent striking displayed by Maraçon there.
Maraçon misses with a body kick.
Cage throws a body punch but Maraçon moves out of range.
Maraçon throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Cage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maraçon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maraçon avoids the body shot from Cage.
Cage checks a leg kick.
Tyler Cage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cage jabs Maraçon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maraçon is looking to land body kicks.
Maraçon lands a jab to the head.
Maraçon forces Cage back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Maraçon.
A frustrated look appears on Cage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maraçon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maraçon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maraçon lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Maraçon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maraçon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Maraçon!
Pablo Maraçon retains his middleweight title!
Pablo Maraçon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kane (ranked 137 p4p, 18 weight class) and Edward Kenway (ranked 48 p4p, 7 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Kenway!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane avoids the head kick by Kenway.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kenway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kanes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kane cracks a nice hook into Kenway's ribs.
Kenway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane drops his hands momentarily and Kenway takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenway slips a jab from Kane.
Kane fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kenway checks it well.
Kenway misses with an uppercut.
Kenway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kenway throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kenway.
Kenway scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenway just misses with a punch to the body.
Kane takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Kenway tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenway misses the shot to the body.
Kenway looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.
Kane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kenway throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
We've been told by Kane's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kenway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Kane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
Kenway lands the left hand.
Kenway scoring well with a low kick there.
Kane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage!
Kane throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kenway.
Kenway feints a counter leg kick.
Kenway avoids the body shot from Kane.
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane tries to counter by clinching up but Kenway breaks away and moves out of range.
Kenway misses with a wild body shot.
Kane blocks a low kick nicely.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Kane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kane throws the kick towards the body but Kenway avoids it.
Kane avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kenway misses with a leg kick.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenway gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Kenway.
Kenway cracks Kane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenway throws a head kick that Kane semi-blocks.
Kane moves out of range of the body kick from Kenway.
Kenway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Kenway moves away and avoids it.
Kenway looks to land a body kick but Kane moved away.
Kane takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harry Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane misses with a left hand
and Kenway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kane swings widly with a right hand
and Kenway counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kane.
Kenway scores with a shot to the body.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Kenway moves out of range easily.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Kenway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Kane misses with a low kick.
Kenway throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kenway moves forwards but Kane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kane misses with a looping left.
Kenway looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
Kenway clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenway blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway is pushing Kane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenway.
Kenway throws a punch but it's blocked by Kane.
Kenway is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Kenway misses with the head strike.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Kane on the inside.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kane.
A short left from Kane.
Kenway stalling in the clinch but Kane improves position.
Kane working aggressively here.
Kane working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenway.
Kenway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Kane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kane misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
Kane pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kenway throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenway just leaning against Kane, taking a breather.
Kane cracks Kenway with a nice body shot.
Kenway wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Kenway will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane connects with a body shot.
Kenway lands with a shot to the body.
Kane tries to keep at a distance but Kenway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kane lands an elbow inside.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway scores with a hook to the body.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway tries to work over Kane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edward Kenway seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenway.
Kenway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenway struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane lands an elbow inside.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Kenway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kenway.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Kenway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Kenway.
Kane blocking some punches.
Kane tries to throw a body punch but Kenway avoids it by throwing Kane back against the cage.
Kane lands a body shot.
Kenway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Kane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenway tries to work over Kane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Kenway as the two fighters clinch.
Kenway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Kane.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Kane gets through Kenway's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kane throws a head punch that misses.
Kenway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenway dodges an elbow strike from Kane.
Kenway misses with some punches.
Kane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kenway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kenway is stalling here.
Kane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Edward Kenway has been cut.
A short right from Kane on the inside.
Kenway blocks an elbow strike from Kane.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kenway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kane's elbow.
Kane scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kane.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Kane on the inside.
Kenway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kenway tries to throw a body punch but Kane avoids it by throwing Kenway back against the cage.
Kenway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kenway is working Kane over against the cage.
Kenway tries to work over Kane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kenway's defenses.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenway's elbow.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway dodges an elbow strike from Kane.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kane misses with an elbow strike.
Kenway breaks the clinch.
Kane throws a hook but Kenway blocks it.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway misses with an uppercut.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenway tries a head kick but it misses.
Kenway dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenway is looking to slow Kane down with leg kicks.
Edward Kenway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kane blocks the body kick.
Kenway blocks a jab.
Kenway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
Kane connects with a right hand. Kenway shakes it off.
Kenway misses with a body shot.
Kenway lands a nice looking body shot.
Kane cracks Kenway with a good jab.
Kenway looks for the body kick but Kane saw that one coming.
Kane throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenway. That did some damage!
Kenway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kane rushes Kenway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Kane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Kenway'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!
Kenway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane throws a low kick but Kenway avoids it.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
Kenway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kenway misses with a straight left.
Kane tried to score with a low kick but Kenway checks it.
Kenway counters with a body kick.
Kenway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kane.
A shot to the liver by Kenway. Beautiful body shot.
Kenway checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kane throws a sloppy head kick and Kenway moves out of range easily.
Kenway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Kane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenway.
Kane misses with a leg kick
enabling Kenway to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenway throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane throws a leg kick which misses Kenway's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Kenway 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Kenway as he checks the leg kick.
Kenway is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kane rather than just go for the knockout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenway, as that shot connected.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kane.
Kane clinches.
Kenway blocking some punches.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenway backwards.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenway.
Kane lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Kenway.
Kenway blocks an uppercut.
Kane blocking some punches.
Kenway avoids a wild elbow strike from Kane.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenway misses with a body punch.
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kenway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
Kane throws a lazy uppercut
and Kenway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kane backing away here, and Kenway unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kane gets a clinch.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane throws an elbow that misses.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
Kane throws an elbow that misses.
Kenway swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kane blocks a body shot from Kenway.
Kane misses with some punches.
Kane tries to work over Kenway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Kenway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kenway's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Kane.
Kenway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kane backwards.
Kenway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kenway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenway dodges an elbow strike from Kane.
Kenway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kenway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Kenway is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kane lands an elbow just above Kenway 's eye.
Kenway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kane blocking some punches.
Kenway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kane scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Kane misses with a punch to the body.
Kane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kane misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Kane.
Kane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenway misses with a punch on the inside.
Kenway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kane lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kenway can't find room to land a body shot as Kane controls the action.
Kenway breaks the clinch.
Kane throws a leg kick which misses Kenway's front leg but catches the back leg as Kenway tries to avoid it.
Kane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from Kane.
Kane misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kenway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenway throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenway misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
Kenway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kane is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Kenway.
Kenway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
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 Harry Kane.
I think Kane 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Kane!
A very excited looking Harry Kane 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosue Nicu (ranked 28 p4p, 4 weight class) and Rudi Dassler (ranked 56 p4p, 7 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nicu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's Dark and Hell Is Hot. Iosue Nicu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
31 - 24 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iosue Nicu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nicu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Smash and Twist in the buildup to the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dassler.
Dassler misses with a takedown attempt
and Nicu moves into the clinch.
Dassler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Iosue Nicu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Dassler.
Dassler jumps guard and drags Nicu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dassler has his foot on Nicu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nicu works his way back into a safe position though.
Nicu is stalling in the full guard.
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nicu defends it easily.
Nicu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nicu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nicu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dassler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dassler or perhaps it was just good defense by Nicu, which made it look bad.
Nicu throws an overhand right that lands on Dassler's shoulder, as Dassler tries to avoid the shot.
Dassler wants to counter the offense by Nicu and move into the clinch position.
Nicu throws a hook but Dassler avoids it easily.
Dassler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab, jab by Nicu - just one landing.
It looks like Rudi Dassler has been cut.
The fighters circling - Nicu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dassler slips a jab from Nicu.
Dassler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dassler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nicu, pushing him back against the cage.
Dassler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nicu after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nicu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dassler dives in and grabs Nicu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicu pushes down on Dassler's head and hops out.
Nicu cracks Dassler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dassler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nicu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dassler 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicu throws the kick towards the body but Dassler avoids it.
Dassler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nicu on his heels. He'll look to pass Nicu's guard now, I'm sure.
Nicu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicu trying to control the position here.
Dassler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicu wants to stand up but Dassler is controlling him.
Nicu pulls Dassler in close to prevent any damage.
Dassler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dassler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nicu keeping full guard, as Dassler tries to pass.
Dassler prevents Nicu from getting back to his feet.
Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Nicu is keeping the position.
Nicu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dassler manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicu won't allow Dassler to sweep him here.
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nicu defends well.
Nicu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nicu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nicu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nicu gets to his feet - Dassler follows without any prompting.
Nicu swings for the body but Dassler moves out of range.
Nicu lands a jab to the head.
Dassler has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iosue Nicu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rudi Dassler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dassler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nicu's guard.
Dassler pushes down on Nicu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nicu is trying to control but can't.
Nicu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nicu.
Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nicu looking for a sweep. Not yet Nicu, not yet.
Dassler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicu trying to keep a closed guard but Dassler is proving a slippery customer.
Dassler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dassler won't allow Nicu to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dassler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dassler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dassler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nicu's head.
Dassler drops back looking for a leg! Nicu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nicu manages to kick Dassler off! Dassler jumps back into Nicu's guard.
Nicu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nicu jabs Dassler right on the nose. Dassler blinks but takes it well.
Iosue Nicu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dassler manages to avoid it.
Nicu lands a big head kick that sends Dassler to the canvas! Nicu follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosue Nicu!
Iosue Nicu retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Iosue Nicu 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gauthier Delsarte (ranked 38 p4p, 4 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 71 p4p, 7 weight class). Delsarte kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ah Non Cest Terrible. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jason Steele enters the cage!
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234 lbs
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gauthier Delsarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delsarte.
Delsarte lunges at Steele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steele's hand.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele instigates a clinch.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Delsarte is defending well for now.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delsarte misses with some punches.
Delsarte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Delsarte manages to break the clinch.
Steele lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
A left and a right from Steele both land. Nice combination.
Steele feints a jab promting Delsarte to slip. Steele then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Delsarte slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele has Delsarte up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with some punches.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delsarte avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Delsarte lands a right hand.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Steele.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delsarte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Delsarte with a body shot.
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Delsarte has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jason Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
A telegraphed right hand from Delsarte misses the target.
Delsarte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steele tries to clinch but Delsarte is having none of it.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Steele thuds a left hand into Delsarte's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele misses with a double jab.
Steele misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delsarte scores with a hook.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Delsarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delsarte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Steele misses.
It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Delsarte misses the jab.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Delsarte circles away.
Delsarte throws a big shot that misses.
Delsarte throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Delsarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delsarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Steele misses the jab.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delsarte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele lands with a right hand.
Steele wants to clinch.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Steele tries to clinch up but Delsarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Steele misses with a straight right.
Steele clinches with his opponent.
Delsarte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delsarte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Steele.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Steele is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Delsarte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
A left lands for Steele.
Delsarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele tries to clinch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Steele wants to clinch.
As Steele looks to move away, Delsarte throws a big counter combo but Steele just gets out of the way.
Steele connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele moves into the clinch.
Delsarte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delsarte blocks a body shot from Steele.
Delsarte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head.
A short left from Delsarte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steele misses with a body shot.
Steele needs to keep his hands up - Delsarte had a free shot at his head there.
Steele misses with a body shot
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delsarte takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele moves out of range as Delsarte strikes.
Steele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses.
Delsarte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Delsarte misses its intended target.
Steele's corner calls for a 1-2. Steele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Steele misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele tries to clinch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delsarte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steele lands a nice looking body shot.
Steele has Delsarte up against the cage in a clinch.
Delsarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow.
Delsarte breaks the clinch.
Steele misses with a series of wild punches.
Delsarte walks into a stiff left hand from Steele.
Delsarte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delsarte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steele looks to throw the jab but Delsarte is out of range.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Delsarte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steele goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Steele catches Delsarte right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele gets a clinch.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Delsarte throws a head punch that misses.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Delsarte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steele lands a jab.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but Steele is out of range.
Delsarte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Delsarte duly obliges.
Delsarte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Delsarte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steele on the side of the head.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Delsarte misses.
A jab from Steele finds it's way through Delsarte's defenses.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delsarte throws a big shot that misses.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delsarte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steele takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses.
Steele works the jab nicely.
Delsarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Sloppy strikes from Delsarte. Those never looked like landing.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Delsarte counters with a one-two to the body.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele misses with a body punch
and Delsarte counters with a head kick that drops Steele to the mat! Steele scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Delsarte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delsarte throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Delsarte pushes him off.
Steele has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steele working aggressively here.
Steele works on Delsarte's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte.
Delsarte blocking some punches.
Steele blocking some punches.
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Delsarte manages to break the clinch.
Delsarte is looking to slow Steele down with leg kicks.
Delsarte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele scores with a punch to the head.
Steele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steele wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Delsarte dodges the punch combination from Steele.
Steele with a jab.
Steele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Delsarte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delsarte looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Steele connects with a body shot that sends Delsarte's belly button to the back.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delsarte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Delsarte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delsarte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Delsarte counters with a right hand to the body.
Steele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delsarte.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
letting Delsarte counter with a right hand.
Steele scores with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Steele.
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing.
Delsarte stuns Steele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Delsarte is looking for a counter combo.
A solid body kick from Delsarte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Delsarte there.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab by Delsarte.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
Delsarte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steele swinging wildly here.
Delsarte lands a big head kick that sends Steele tumbling to the mat! Delsarte takes a step backwards and waves Steele back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Steele swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Steele misses.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Delsarte counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steele! Delsarte lets Steele back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Steele is rocked!
Delsarte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Delsarte finish him?
A bone on bone clash there as Steele blocks the leg kick.
Steele tries to clinch but Delsarte is having none of it.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Delsarte jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Delsarte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte lands with a right to the head.
Delsarte works on Steele's body with a couple of short punches.
Delsarte breaks the clinch.
Steele tries to clinch up but Delsarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Delsarte lands with a good body shot.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Steele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delsarte circles away quickly and effectively.
Steele throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steele swinging wildly here.
Delsarte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steele just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele stalks Delsarte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Delsarte's face. Delsarte staggers backwards, shaken.
Delsarte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oooooh!!! Delsarte has knocked Steele down with a huge combo! Delsarte steps away and waves a wobbly Steele back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Delsarte walks into a straight right hand from Steele.
Nice shot by Steele.
Steele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steele tries to clinch there but Delsarte circles away.
Delsarte is looking for a counter combo.
Delsarte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steele scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Steele finds it's target.
Gauthier Delsarte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Delsarte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier Delsarte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steele 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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