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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jock Ferguson (ranked 2261 p4p, 280 weight class) and Josh Roffen (ranked 3115 p4p, 357 weight class). Josh Roffen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jock Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Roffen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roffen misses with a straight left.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Roffen misses with a wild body shot.
Roffen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ferguson pushes Roffen up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Roffen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Roffen circles away.
Ferguson darts in and clinches Roffen up against the ropes.
Roffen is trying to maintain a safe position but Ferguson gets an underhook and turns Roffen into the ropes.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roffen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Roffen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ferguson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Ferguson.
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Roffen is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Roffen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ferguson forces Roffen back against the ropes and clinches.
Roffen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roffen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferguson looking to throw knees to the head but Roffen is blocking nicely.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson moves to clinch but Roffen breaks away
and Roffen counters with a thumping low kick.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roffen.
A little jabbing left from Roffen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roffen keeps the fight on the outside.
Ferguson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roffen, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roffen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roffen can't break the clinch.
Roffen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Roffen's defenses.
It looks like Josh Roffen has been cut.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Roffen circles away.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Roffen keeps the fight on the outside.
Roffen pushes Ferguson away with a front kick.
Roffen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jock Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roffen.
Ferguson rushes Roffen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Roffen manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Roffen moves out of range.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferguson closes the distance but Roffen moves to the side
and Roffen counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
Roffen stops Ferguson from standing up.
Ferguson is looking to stand back up but Roffen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ferguson.
Roffen stops Ferguson from getting back to his feet.
Ferguson wants to stand back up but Roffen manages to pass into side control.
Ferguson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Roffen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Roffen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ferguson to his feet.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Roffen pushes him off.
Roffen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Roffen moves out of range.
Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roffen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Roffen with a knee to the head.
Roffen breaks the clinch.
Ferguson moves to clinch but Roffen breaks away
and Roffen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson tries to clinch but Roffen moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
Roffen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roffen.
Roffen keeps the fight on the outside.
Roffen throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
It looked like Ferguson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Roffen circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Jock Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Roffen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferguson lands a left hand.
Ferguson lands a nice elbow.
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Roffen misses.
Roffen throws the kick towards the body but Ferguson avoids it.
Ferguson throws a big counter combination but Roffen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ferguson steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Roffen is out on his feet! Ferguson sets himself and nearly takes Roffen's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jock Ferguson!
After the fight, Jock Ferguson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Earl Ravenberg (ranked 1992 p4p, 113 weight class) and Bartlomiej Jan (ranked 3406 p4p, 168 weight class). Jan has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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136 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Ravenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ravenberg cracks Jan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Jan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jan with a poor takedown
enabling Ravenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Jan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ravenberg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ravenberg slows down the pace here.
Ravenberg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jan regains guard immediately.
Ravenberg postures up in Jan's guard and throws a big left but Jan blocks it.
Ravenberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ravenberg looking to pass the guard.
Jan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ravenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Jan has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ravenberg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravenberg is in close to Jan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ravenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
Ravenberg content to stall in guard here.
Jan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ravenberg working some strikes from top position.
Ravenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jan working a defensive guard here.
Jan being controlled here, momentarily.
Ravenberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ravenberg wants to control from the top but Jan keeps moving.
Ravenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ravenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jan is keeping the position for now.
Ravenberg distracts Jan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ravenberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Ravenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ravenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ravenberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ravenberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ravenberg chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ravenberg cracks Jan with a solid left hand.
Jan is rocked!
Ravenberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ravenberg is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jan is trying to control the position but Ravenberg postures up.
Ravenberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ravenberg postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ravenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Jan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ravenberg 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.
Ravenberg keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jan preventing the sweep.
Ravenberg managing to control the position.
Jan looking to sit in guard and control but Ravenberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jan working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jan keeping moving, preventing Ravenberg from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Ravenberg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ravenberg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Ravenberg 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.
Ravenberg misses with a body shot.
Ravenberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Ravenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Bartlomiej Jan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ravenberg scores with a shot to the body.
Ravenberg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ravenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Jan is still on wobbly legs! Can Ravenberg finish him?
Ravenberg scores with a jab to the body.
Jan seems to have recovered his senses.
Ravenberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jan momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ravenberg drops Jan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ravenberg follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earl Ravenberg!
Earl Ravenberg made sure to mention his sponsor, Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JJ Woods (ranked 4274 p4p, 424 weight class) and Gianni Castellana (ranked 2491 p4p, 283 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Castellana's choice of entrance music: Here Comes the Boom. 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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165 lbs
8 - 12 - 0 |
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JJ Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods dips to his left and cracks Castellana with an uppercut!
Woods cracks the inside of Castellana's front leg.
Castellana avoids the head kick by Woods.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
Woods lands a head kick. Castellana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
JJ Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods thuds his shin into the meat of Castellana's side.
A shot to the body from Woods misses
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana throws a sloppy head kick
and Woods counters with a leg kick.
Castellana steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Woods. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana moves out of range of the strikes.
Castellana tries to counter by closing the distance.
Woods lands with a nice body kick.
Woods scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Woods.
Castellana throws a solid leg kick but Woods takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castellana.
Woods throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Woods throws a body punch but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Woods can pounce on him.
Woods avoids a kick to the body.
Castellana misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Woods was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Castellana.
Woods throws a leg kick which misses Castellana's front leg but catches the back leg as Castellana tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Woods throws a good cross that connects.
Castellana avoids the head kick by Woods.
Woods lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Woods shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Woods lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana wants to slow Woods down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Woods misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Woods.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick
and Castellana counters with a low kick, right behind Woods 's knee.
Woods throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Castellana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Woods lets loose with a powerful body kick. Castellana will feel that in the morning.
Woods is looking to land body kicks.
Woods misses with a wild combination.
Castellana moves out of range as Woods throws a body kick.
Woods throws a head kick but Castellana moves out of range.
Castellana is trying to counter with his kicks.
Castellana is looking to land body kicks.
Woods dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castellana. That did some damage!
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Woods misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana throws out a leg kick but Woods moves out of range and Castellana only half commits.
Woods misses with an uppercut.
Castellana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Castellana moves out of range easily.
Castellana raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Castellana finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Castellana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Woods.
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Castellana.
Castellana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castellana throws a leg kick but Woods moved away.
Castellana takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Woods lands a front kick.
Castellana scores with a leg kick.
Castellana defending well as Woods loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Castellana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castellana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Woods goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Woods throws a front kick that sends Castellana stumbling back into the ropes.
Castellana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castellana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castellana steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Woods scores with a push kick.
Woods thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellana if he has to take too many more of those.
Castellana avoids the body shot from Woods.
Woods throws a head kick that misses.
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods feints and then cracks Castellana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Castellana down.
Woods connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Woods dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Castellana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castellana checks the leg kick nicely there.
Castellana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods checks a low kick from Castellana.
Woods moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Castellana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Castellana throws a head kick that misses.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Castellana might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Woods has got the better of the exchanges.
Castellana throws a body kick that misses.
Woods plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Woods is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castellana can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Castellana rushes Woods and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woods prevents a body shot from Castellana.
Woods tries to work over Castellana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellana struggles to land a body shot inside as Woods controls his hands.
Woods lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Woods misses with a short punch on the inside.
Castellana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castellana blocks a body shot from Woods.
Castellana prevents a body shot from Woods.
Castellana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castellana working aggressively here.
Woods pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woods looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Woods scores with a decent looking hook.
Castellana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Woods is out of range and Castellana settles back down.
Woods lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Woods scores with a nice head shot.
Woods feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Castellana's calf.
Castellana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woods lands a front kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Woods lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods with a jab.
Woods misses with a double jab.
A big left from Castellana misses.
Castellana ducks right into an uppercut from Woods.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castellana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castellana throws a fast counter high kick but Woods manages to duck under it in time.
Castellana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Woods misses with a hook.
Woods uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castellana.
And Woods counters with a quick kick to the body but Castellana blocks it.
Woods tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods sets himself, and Castellana steps forward looking for the clinch! Woods avoids it this time.
JJ Woods is winning the standup battle so far.
Woods wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Woods goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woods lands with a kick to the ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Woods.
Castellana misses with an attempted mid kick.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castellana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castellana throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Woods throws the kick towards the body but Castellana avoids it.
Castellana tries to clinch there but Woods circles away.
Castellana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Castellana.
Woods cracks Castellana with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Woods. That snapped Castellana's head back.
Woods throws a head kick that misses.
Castellana moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods throws a body kick that misses.
Woods moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCastellana.
Woods connects with a solid leg kick.
Woods throws a head kick that misses.
Woods looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Woods moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCastellana.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castellana takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Castellana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods.
Castellana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woods. Woods obviously looking to wear him down.
Castellana avoids a kick to the body.
Woods throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castellana.
Woods fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Woods throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woods tried to score with a low kick but Castellana checks it.
Castellana is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Woods dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Woods misses with a shot to the body
and Castellana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Castellana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
Woods wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Castellana closes the distance and clinches.
Castellana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Castellana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woods escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Woods scores with a push kick.
Castellana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Woods throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Woods is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Woods connects with a leg kick. Castellana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Castellana slips under a jab from Woods.
Castellana throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods counters with a head kick. That will keep Castellana thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castellana throws a wild body kick that Woods sees coming a mile off.
Castellana takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Woods - that will leave a mark!
Castellana checks a low kick from Woods.
Some bone on bone action there as Woods checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castellana loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.
Woods looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castellana now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Castellana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castellana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Woods thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Castellana if he has to take too many more of those.
Woods is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woods moves out of range as Castellana throws a body kick.
Woods throws a head kick but Castellana moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Castellana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Woods, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods lands with a cross.
Castellana tries to clinch but Woods is having none of it.
Woods goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Woods throws a body kick that misses.
And Castellana responds with a good body kick, but Woods manages to step out the way in time.
Woods throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Woods.
Castellana throws a leg kick
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods checks the leg kick.
Woods lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Castellana flicks out a counter leg kick but Woods steps away.
Castellana moves out of range of the body kick.
Woods misses the jab.
It seemed like Castellana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Castellana.
Woods fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Castellana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Woods misses the jab.
Woods misses with a kick to the body.
Castellana is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Woods misses with a kick to the body.
Woods throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castellana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castellana wants to slow Woods down by chopping away at his legs.
Castellana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Woods is out of range and Castellana settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Woods finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Woods with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Woods throws a body kick that misses.
Woods pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castellana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Castellana misses with a body shot.
Woods lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods missing with a left hand there. Castellana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castellana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Castellana avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castellana tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Woods manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castellana. That's going to slow Woods down.
Gianni Castellana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Woods fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castellana.
Castellana drops his hands momentarily and Woods takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Woods comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
JJ Woods is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Woods throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Castellana takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick from Woods lands but Castellana takes it in his stride.
Castellana throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Woods showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woods, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for JJ Woods!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for JJ Woods!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for JJ Woods!
JJ Woods wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking JJ Woods thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elvis Presley (ranked 1565 p4p, 221 weight class) and Johny Handicks (ranked 1841 p4p, 251 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Elvis Presley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presley throws a head kick that Handicks semi-blocks.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Presley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Presley. That's going to slow Handicks down.
Presley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Handicks is able to avoid easily.
Presley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Presley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Handicks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Presley moves away from the strike by Handicks.
Presley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Handicks.
Presley moves into range and clinches up with Handicks.
Presley landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Presley.
Presley blocking some punches.
Handicks wants a takedown but no success here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Handicks tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Handicks tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handicks takes a shot to the head.
Presley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Handickss head.
Handicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Presley misses with a knee to the head.
Presley lands a hook that snaps the head of Handicks backwards.
Presley stalls.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Presley as Handicks tries to tie him up.
Presley tries to land a knee to the head but Handicks blocks with his arms.
Presley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handicks scores with a nice right hand.
Presley misses with a low kick as Handicks jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Handicks blocks the leg kick.
Handicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elvis Presley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Presley scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handicks throws a leg kick but Presley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Presley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Presley moved out of range nicely.
Handicks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Presley throws a poor cross that misses
and Handicks counters with a nice body shot.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Presley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Presley throws a front kick aimed at Handicks's knee but Handicks avoids it well.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Presley moves into range and clinches up with Handicks.
Presley with a knee to the head.
It looks like Johny Handicks has been cut.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Presley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Presley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Handicks misses with the head strike.
Presley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Presley moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Handicks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Presley is trying to maintain a safe position but Handicks gets an underhook and turns Presley into the ropes.
Presley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Presley cracks the inside of Handicks's front leg.
Handicks blocks a head kick by Presley.
Handicks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and Presley counters with a good low kick that Handicks was not able to check.
Handicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Handicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handicks throws a series of punches but Presley avoids them all with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Presley.
Presley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Presley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley digs a good hook to Handicks's body.
Presley closes the distance and clinches.
Presley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A bone on bone clash there as Handicks blocks the leg kick.
Handicks tries to keep at a distance but Presley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Presley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Presley has a couple of punches blocked by Handicks.
A short body shot lands from Handicks as the two fighters clinch.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Handicks's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Presley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Handicks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Presley.
Presley throws a sloppy body shot
and Handicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Handicks blocks a low kick nicely.
Handicks checks a low kick from Presley.
Handicks checks a leg kick nicely.
Presley ducks under a wild hook from Handicks.
Handicks checks a low kick from Presley.
The crowd cheers as Handicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Presley doesn't seem phased though.
Presley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Handicks blocks the leg kick.
Presley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handicks can do to turn this around?
Handicks throws a shot from downtown. Presley moves away and avoids it.
Handicks looks to land a combination but Presley avoids it well.
Presley darts in trying to clinch
and Handicks counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Handicks misses.
Handicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Handicks with a poor takedown
and Presley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Presley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Presley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Presley throws a head kick that Handicks semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Presley.
Handicks looks to land a left hand but Presley moved out of range nicely.
Handicks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Presley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Presley throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
Presley thumps Handicks with a low kick.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Presley's shoulder, as Presley tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Presley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handicks. That did some damage!
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Presley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Presley feints and then cracks Handicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handicks down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presley misses the body punch
and Handicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elvis Presley is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Presley. That snapped Handicks's head back.
Presley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Presley throws a front kick aimed at Handicks's knee but Handicks avoids it well.
Handicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Presley.
Presley throws a leg kick
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Presley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Handicks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Presley throws out the jab.
Handicks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Handicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presley was well out of range. Poor timing from Handicks.
Presley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Handicks. Those never looked like landing.
Handicks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Handicks misses with a left hand
and Presley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Handicks checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Handicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Presley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Presley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Handicks is out of range and Presley settles back down.
Presley walks into a straight right hand from Handicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Presley, right into the meat.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
Presley looks to land a combination but Handicks avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handicks 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.
Handicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Handicks misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Presley.
Presley throws out a leg kick but Handicks moves out of range and Presley only half commits.
And Handicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Presley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Handicks ducks under a wild hook from Presley.
Handicks looks to land a right hand but Presley moved out of range.
Presley slips under a jab.
Presley slips under a jab.
Presley throws a head kick that misses.
Handicks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johny Handicks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johny Handicks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Handicks cracks Presley with an open hand slap.
Presley tries to clinch but Handicks is having none of it.
Handicks moves out of range of the body kick.
Handicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handicks throws an overhand right that lands on Presley's shoulder, as Presley tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Presley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Presley wants to land a leg kick but Handicks is out of range.
Handicks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Handicks checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Handicks as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Presley.
Handicks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presley was well out of range. Poor timing from Handicks.
Handicks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Presley. That's going to slow Handicks down.
Presley lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handicks loads up on a big right hand but Presley slips the punch.
Presley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Handicks just manages to avoid it.
Presley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Presley throws a leg kick
and Handicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Presley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Presley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Presley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Handicks with a nice cross.
Presley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Presley is looking to slow Handicks down with leg kicks.
Presley throws a leg kick
and Handicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Presley moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Handicks.
Handicks tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
Handicks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Presley prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Presley just misses with a punch to the body.
Presley scoring well with a low kick there.
Presley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Handicks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Presley throws a front kick that sends Handicks stumbling back into the ropes.
Presley thows a leg kick but Handicks checks it
letting Handicks counter with a right hand.
Presley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Presley.
A leg kick checked by Handicks.
Handicks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Handicks lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handicks misses the jab.
Presley cracks Handicks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Handicks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Presley.
A slapping leg kick lands for Presley.
Presley has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Handicks.
Presley slowing the pace effectively.
Handicks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Presley pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from Handicks misses its intended target.
Presley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Handicks checks it well.
Presley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Handicks gets tackled into the ropes by Presley. Presley maintains the clinch.
Handicks is working for takedown but Presley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Elvis Presley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Handicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Presley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Handicks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Presley tries to throw a body punch but Handicks avoids it by throwing Presley back against the ropes.
Presley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid body kick from Presley.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Presley.
Johny Handicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Presley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Handicks misses.
Elvis Presley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Handicks misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Presley misses the target.
Presley throws a right hand that Handicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Handicks also avoids with ease.
Handicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Presley is just out of range.
Presley looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Handicks misses with the combination.
Handicks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Presley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Presley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Presley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Elvis Presley!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Elvis Presley!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Elvis Presley!
Elvis Presley wins by unanimous decision!
Elvis Presley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Alzamora (ranked 1615 p4p, 199 weight class) and Bart Cubbedge (ranked 2073 p4p, 240 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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160 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Alzamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzamora wants to land a leg kick but Cubbedge is out of range.
Alzamora checks a low kick from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge looks to land a right hand but Alzamora moved out of range.
Cubbedge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alzamora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cubbedge jabs Alzamora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alzamora circles away quickly and effectively.
Cubbedge shoots in for a double leg but Alzamora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bart Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge tries to bum rush Alzamora with a series of wild strikes but Alzamora uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alzamora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzamora.
Cubbedge connects with a looping right hand.
Cubbedge throws a lazy right hand but Alzamora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzamora looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge .
Alzamora avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alzamora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alzamora lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alzamora counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Cubbedge misses
and Alzamora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alzamora smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cubbedge is rocked!
It looks like Bart Cubbedge has been cut.
Alzamora weaves into range and cracks Cubbedge right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Cubbedge goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Alzamora is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Alzamora!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andre Alzamora thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tyler (ranked 2664 p4p, 316 weight class) and Arnoldas Sireika (ranked 2315 p4p, 285 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnoldas Sireika!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sireika with a nice cross.
Sireika closes the distance and clinches.
Sireika blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyler.
Tyler has a couple of punches blocked by Sireika.
Tyler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sireika.
Sireika with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sireika is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sireika tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tyler swings wildly with an uppercut but Sireika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler blocks the elbow strike.
Sireika lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Michael Tyler has been cut.
Sireika blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sireika lands a body punch.
Tyler working aggressively here.
Sireika lands a left hand.
Sireika working Tyler over with knees to the body.
Sireika scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sireika lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sireika lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sireika obliges.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Sireika lands a knee to the head.
Tyler is rocked!
Sireika lands with a right to the head.
Oh Tyler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sireika lands a nice elbow.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyler 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.
Sireika makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sireika throws a big uppercut that drops Tyler! More strikes from Sireika and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tyler lies dazed against the ropes as Sireika celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnoldas Sireika!
Arnoldas Sireika took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hannu Karpo (ranked 1552 p4p, 212 weight class) and Wilky Pierre (ranked 2260 p4p, 279 weight class). Hannu Karpo 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hannu Karpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilky Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karpo as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Karpo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pierre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karpo swivels and escapes.
Hannu Karpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilky Pierre.
Pierre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karpo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karpo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierre moves to clinch but Karpo breaks away
and Karpo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karpo misses with a few strikes there.
Karpo takes a swing at Pierre's ribcage but misses.
Karpo lands a jab.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karpo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pierre thinking.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Karpo counters with a straight right hand.
Pierre has a takedown stuffed.
As Pierre looks to move away, Karpo throws a big counter combo but Pierre just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre darts in looking for a takedown but Karpo gets double underhooks and turns Pierre into the ropes.
Pierre has his takedown stuffed
and Pierre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karpo cracks Pierre on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pierre falls backwards against the ropes. Karpo follows up with more strikes that drop Pierre to his knees. Karpo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pierre! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannu Karpo!
Hannu Karpo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 308 p4p, 44 weight class) and Herbert Mullin (ranked 331 p4p, 46 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herbert Mullin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullin takes one to the chin there.
Lacplesis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lacplesis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mullin counters with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut. Mullin saw that one coming.
Mullin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lacplesis backing away here, and Mullin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mullin throws a shot from downtown. Lacplesis moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis throws a jab when Mullin was well out of range.
Mullin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mullin keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Mullin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis doesn't manage to clinch there - Mullin circles away.
Lacplesis throws a poor cross that misses
and Mullin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mullin scores with the left hand. Lacplesis knows he should have avoided that one.
Oooooh!!! Mullin has knocked Lacplesis down with a huge combo! Mullin steps away and waves a wobbly Lacplesis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lacplesis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis has Mullin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Oh Lacplesis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis seems to have got his legs back now.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
Mullin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mullin has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Mullin pushes Lacplesis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis is working Mullin over against the ropes.
Mullin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mullin wants to get back to striking at distance but Lacplesis won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullin's elbow.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mullin.
Mullin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Mullin misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
Mullin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin lands a right hand.
Mullin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Mullin tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mullin.
Mullin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Mullin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mullin blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin misses with some punches.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Mullin.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mullin can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Mullin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lacplesis gets through Mullin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the head.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Mullin.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mullin misses with some punches.
Lacplesis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mullin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
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!
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
Mullin misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Mullin controls the action.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Lacplesis tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mullin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mullin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mullin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mullin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
Lacplesis closes the distance and clinches.
Mullin struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Lacplesis tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Mullin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Mullin 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lacplesis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Mullin is having none of it.
Lacplesis tries to clinch there but Mullin circles away.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacplesis tries to clinch there but Mullin circles away.
A little jabbing left from Mullin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mullin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Mullin is just out of range.
Mullin slips under a jab.
Mullin tries to land a leg kick but Lacplesis saw it coming and moves away.
Lacplesis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up but Mullin circles away and keeps his distance.
Mullin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a head shot.
Mullin lands a body shot.
Mullin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lacplesis circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Mullin avoids it easily.
Lacplesis drives through and clinches with Mullin against the ropes.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mullin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Mullin lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Mullin is trying to force a seperation but Lacplesis has the dominant position.
Mullin tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Mullin back against the ropes.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mullin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
Mullin blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mullin - that landed with a thud.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Mullin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mullin throws a head punch that misses.
Mullin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the side of Mullin's head.
Lacplesis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mullin lands a nice shot to the body.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis.
Mullin digs a right hand into Lacplesis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lacplesis's gas tank.
Mullin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mullin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Mullin blocks it.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Mullin lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Mullin.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mullin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mullin breaks from the clinch.
Mullin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mullin flicks out a counter leg kick but Lacplesis steps away.
Lacplesis tests Mullin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mullin moves out of range of the strikes.
Mullin throws a leg kick but Lacplesis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Herbert Mullin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lacplesis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mullin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Lacplesis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mullin.
Lacplesis closes the distance and clinches.
Mullin prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Mullin.
Mullin blocks an uppercut.
Mullin lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mullin prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
A right hand to the body from Lacplesis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mullin.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Mullin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mullin blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin misses with a punch on the inside.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Mullin presses Lacplesis against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mullin! But no joy.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up but Mullin circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Mullin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mullin misses with a two punch combination.
Lacplesis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mullin scores with a leg kick.
Mullin throws a lazy right hand but Lacplesis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacplesis misses with a hook. Mullin ducked under it nicely.
Lacplesis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mullin takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lacplesis backs up against the ropes.
Lacplesis misses with a hook. Mullin ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mullin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacplesis connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin throws a head kick that misses.
Mullin throws a body kick that misses.
Lacplesis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacplesis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lacplesis wants to clinch.
Mullin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis forces Mullin back against the ropes and clinches.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mullin throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Mullin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mullin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mullin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mullin lands a right hand.
Mullin can't break the clinch.
Mullin struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
Mullin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mullin misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Mullin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mullin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mullin has had enough of the clinch but Lacplesis keeps him there for the moment.
Mullin can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Mullin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Mullin controls the action.
Mullin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up but Mullin circles away and keeps his distance.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mullin.
Mullin is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mullin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Mullin.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Mullin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mullin has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Mullin can't break the clinch.
Lacplesis tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis presses Mullin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Mullin.
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mullin.
Lacplesis works on Mullin's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Mullin.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mullin.
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
Mullin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mullin presses Lacplesis against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mullin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Mullin blocking some punches.
Lacplesis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Mullin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis doesn't manage to clinch there - Mullin circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Humors Lacplesis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mullin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lacplesis checks it well.
Lacplesis lands a jab to Mullin's midsection.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mullin was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Mullin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacplesis lands an overhand right.
Lacplesis throws a jab when Mullin was well out of range.
Mullin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mullin slips under a jab from Lacplesis.
Mullin swings for the body but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Lacplesis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice shot lands for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws the left hand but Mullin avoids the punch easily.
Lacplesis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis moves forwards but Mullin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lacplesis misses with a looping left.
Mullin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mullin! But no joy.
Lacplesis doesn't manage to clinch there - Mullin circles away.
Mullin misses the jab.
Mullin takes a swing at Lacplesis's ribcage but misses.
Mullin throws a nice looking combination but Lacplesis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Mullin moves out of range.
Lacplesis walks into a straight right hand from Mullin.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up but Mullin circles away and keeps his distance.
Mullin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lacplesis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mullin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis tries to clinch there but Mullin circles away.
Lacplesis moves into the clinch successfully.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullin working aggressively here.
Mullin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mullin prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mullin fails to land.
Lacplesis cracks Mullin with a nice body shot.
Mullin breaks from the clinch.
Herbert Mullin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacplesis rushes Mullin and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Mullin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin misses with some punches.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Mullin is trying to break free.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin tries to circle away but Lacplesis has him pinned against the ropes.
Mullin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Mullin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mullin.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mullin throws a head punch that misses.
Mullin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacplesis lands a jab to the nose.
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Mullin is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Mullin. Those never looked like landing.
Lacplesis scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the liver by Lacplesis. Beautiful body shot.
Lacplesis closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is working Mullin over against the ropes.
Mullin blocks an uppercut.
Mullin struggles to land a body shot inside as Lacplesis controls his hands.
Lacplesis pushes Mullin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mullin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mullin blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Mullin.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Mullin has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis had his way with Herbert Mullin in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lacplesis cracks a nice hook into Mullin's ribs.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Mullin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mullin throws a series of punches but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis misses the jab.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Mullin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mullin blocking some punches.
Mullin misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin pushes Lacplesis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mullin.
Lacplesis is leaning against Mullin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mullin scores with a shot to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Mullin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mullin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mullin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mullin.
Lacplesis is working Mullin over against the ropes.
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
Mullin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mullin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Mullin.
A shot in the inside from Mullin.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullin's elbow.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullin's elbow.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Mullin.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mullin or not.
Mullin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mullin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mullin tries to work over Lacplesis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mullin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis pushes Mullin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lacplesis tries to work over Mullin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Lacplesis prevents Mullin from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Mullin on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mullin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mullin has a couple of punches blocked by Lacplesis.
Mullin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mullin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lacplesis closes the distance and clinches.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
Mullin cracks Lacplesis with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Lacplesis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis pushes Mullin back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mullin is rocked!
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mullin backwards.
Mullin is still on wobbly legs! Can Lacplesis finish him?
Mullin throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mullin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Mullin to his knees! Lacplesis keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Humors Lacplesis 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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