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Grunge 51: Soundgarden PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hero Complex (ranked 6393 p4p, 4879 weight class) and Nick Holey (ranked 447 p4p, 406 weight class). Complex comes to the cage accompanied by Family Tradition by Hank Jr. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hero Complex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Holey!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Complex sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Complex defending against the ground and pound.
Complex is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holey taking a break here but Complex is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex regains full guard. Nicely done.
Complex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Complex definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holey looking to pass the guard.
Holey wants to control from the top but Complex keeps moving.
Complex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Complex has control of Holey's left arm, preventing Holey from doing any damage.
Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Complex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Complex had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holey defends it easily.
Holey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Complex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holey wanted to stand there but Complex had control of the position.
Complex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holey stands and throws Complex's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Complex is looking for a sweep.
Holey wants to stand but Complex is controlling his arm.
Holey working away.
Holey trying to control the position but Complex is working away.
Holey working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Complex regains half guard.
Complex regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hero Complex will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Complex eats them both and turns towards Holey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Holey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Complex sprawls well initially but Holey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Holey trying to control the action but Complex is working from the bottom.
Complex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holey trying to mount his opponent but Complex defends it.
Holey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey is keen to just control but Complex is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holey's back!
Complex has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Holey is defending well but eventually Complex manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Holey has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hero Complex!
During a confident post fight interview, Hero Complex thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 4292 p4p, 19304 weight class) and Kenny Knight (ranked 540 p4p, 712 weight class). Wiremu comes to the cage accompanied by Billy Joel - The River of Dreams. Kenny Knight looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 41 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Knight!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Wiremu.
Knight takes a swing at Wiremu's ribcage but misses.
Wiremu thumps Knight with a low kick.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wiremu - that will leave a mark!
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wiremu throws a quick counter head kick but Knight was just out of range.
Wiremu misses with the body kick
and Knight counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Knight gets to his feet - Wiremu follows without any prompting.
Knight avoids the head kick by Wiremu.
Nice cross by Wiremu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Wiremu.
Wiremu throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
Wiremu misses with a hook.
Knight with the counter takedown but Wiremu avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Knight rushes Wiremu and presses him up against the cage.
Knight blocks a body shot from Wiremu.
Knight has hold of one of Wiremu's legs. Wiremu is fighting the takedown attempt but Knight gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Knight has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Knight drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wiremu dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wiremu is aware though and is defending well.
Wiremu has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Knight to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Wiremu is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Knight pulls down on the head and he's put Wiremu to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenny Knight!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenny Knight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Revere (ranked 4183 p4p, 3046 weight class) and Midnight Cigarette (ranked 532 p4p, 430 weight class). Cigarette has chosen Burning of the Midnight Lamp as his entrance music. Paul Revere has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count 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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Revere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Midnight Cigarette!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revere closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cigarette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Revere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Revere's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Revere knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cigarette on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cigarette lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Cigarette is hanging on to Revere's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigarette somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cigarette controls the position.
Cigarette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cigarette gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Cigarette is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Revere has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cigarette sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Revere taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Midnight Cigarette!
Midnight Cigarette decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kossu (ranked 2745 p4p, 22183 weight class) and Marcin Cutlas (ranked 374 p4p, 669 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Kossu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Cutlas!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutlas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kossu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcin Cutlas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cutlas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kossu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kossu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cutlas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kossu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cutlas closes the distance and clinches.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cutlas fails to land.
Cutlas has a couple of punches blocked by Kossu.
Kossu misses with a body punch.
Cutlas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cutlas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kossu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kossu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kossu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cutlas working aggressively here.
Cutlas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kossu misses with some punches.
Kossu lands with a right to the head.
Cutlas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kossu tries a body shot but Cutlas blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Kossu.
Kossu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Cutlas.
Kossu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Cutlas.
Kossu blocking some punches.
Kossu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kossu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kossu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kossu lands with a left to the head.
Kossu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cutlas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kossu scores with a shot to the side of Cutlas's head.
Cutlas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kossu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kossu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cutlas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu makes some space for himself and lands an 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!
Kossu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kossu lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutlas.
Kossu lands with a short shot to the head.
Cutlas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kossu.
Kossu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kossu misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutlas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutlas.
Kossu blocks an uppercut.
Kossu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cutlas backwards.
A short right from Kossu.
Kossu lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutlas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kossu.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.
Kossu blocking some punches.
Kossu scores with a shot to the side of Cutlas's head.
Cutlas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cutlas prevents a body shot from Kossu.
Cutlas misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Kossu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kossu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cutlas.
Cutlas throws a head punch that misses.
Kossu tries to work over Cutlas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cutlas.
Cutlas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A hook to the body from Kossu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kossu.
Cutlas misses with the head strike.
Kossu swings wildly with an uppercut but Cutlas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kossu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 Cutlas is rocked!
Cutlas has a couple of punches blocked by Kossu.
Cutlas working aggressively here.
Kossu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kossu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cutlas is still on wobbly legs! Can Kossu finish him?
Kossu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A left hand lands to the body for Kossu.
Kossu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kossu lands a nice shot to the body.
Cutlas seems to have recovered his senses.
Kossu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cutlas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cutlas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kossu lands with a light punch inside.
Kossu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Cutlas.
Kossu throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Kossu as the two fighters clinch.
Kossu lands a hook that snaps the head of Cutlas backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kossu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kossu lands a big right hand that drops Cutlas! The killer instinct kicks in and Kossu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kossu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kossu!
During a confident post fight interview, Kalle Kossu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Trambai (ranked 4346 p4p, 4376 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 557 p4p, 559 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Trambai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trambai throws a head kick that misses
and Martinez moves into the clinch.
Martinez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trambai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martinez has hold of one of Trambai's legs. Trambai is fighting the takedown attempt but Martinez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Trambai is pulling down on Martinez's head. It's preventing any offense from Martinez, at least for the moment.
Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trambai keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Trambai pulls Martinez in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Trambai, up you get!
Trambai cracks Martinez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sambo Trambai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trambai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martinez gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trambai desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Martinez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trambai is controlling Martinez's trapped leg to prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Trambai'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.
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trambai has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trambai keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Martinez lands a nice short elbow.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Trambai dodges it nicely.
Martinez trying to control from Trambai's half guard. Trambai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trambai keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trambai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Trambai in his guard.
Martinez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Trambai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trambai wanted to stand there but Martinez had control of the position.
Trambai stays in close to Martinez's body and controls the position.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trambai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Martinez moves forwards but Trambai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trambai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
BOOM! Trambai lands a beautiful left hook that drops Martinez. Martinez tries to recover but Trambai is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Martinez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sambo Trambai!
Our winner, Sambo Trambai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pugilistic Dementia (ranked 2082 p4p, 11097 weight class) and Roman Gruzinsky (ranked 292 p4p, 728 weight class). Dementia's entrance music is Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar. A fine choice. Gruzinsky has chosen Overkill as his entrance music. 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 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pugilistic Dementia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roman Gruzinsky!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruzinsky has his takedown stuffed
and Dementia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gruzinsky avoids a kick to the body.
Dementia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gruzinsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Gruzinsky misses with a double jab.
Dementia looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dementia!
Gruzinsky looks winded!
Dementia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gruzinsky's sensitive parts.
Gruzinsky on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dementia lands a big head kick that sends Gruzinsky tumbling to the mat! Dementia takes a step backwards and waves Gruzinsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gruzinsky is rocked!
 It looks like Roman Gruzinsky has been cut.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dementia is looking to slow Gruzinsky down with leg kicks.
Dementia measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Gruzinsky! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pugilistic Dementia!
Pugilistic Dementia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Roman Gruzinsky was interviewed post fight and said 'something in russian'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avraam Papadopoulos (ranked 2290 p4p, 2579 weight class) and Ram Rocker (ranked 320 p4p, 356 weight class). Rocker has chosen Feuer Frei! as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Avraam Papadopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ram Rocker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos connects with a nice looking jab.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Rocker saw that one coming.
Rocker avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Nice defenses there by Rocker.
Rocker misses with a leg kick.
Rocker scores with a punch to the head.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Rocker's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Rocker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker lands a nice looking body kick.
Rocker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Papadopoulos misses with a few strikes there.
Papadopoulos with a nice cross.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick
enabling Rocker to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos closes the distance and pushes Rocker back into the cage.
Rocker tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rocker tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Papadopoulos or not.
Rocker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rocker throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Papadopoulos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocker throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rocker keeps the fight on the outside.
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch there but Rocker circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Rocker blocks it.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rocker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Rocker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Rocker lands a nice looking body shot.
Rocker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Papadopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocker circles away.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Rocker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rocker scrambles back to his feet.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick, looking for Rocker's leg but Rocker calmly moves out of range.
Rocker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rocker lands with a right hand.
Rocker misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker misses with a body punch
and Papadopoulos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocker lands a nice shot that snaps Papadopoulos's head back.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Rocker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos clinches up with Rocker and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocker tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Rocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Papadopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocker.
Papadopoulos throws out a powerful jab.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Rocker.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Rocker moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Rocker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rocker throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
A big left from Rocker misses.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Papadopoulos scores with a body shot.
Rocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocker throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Rocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocker connects with a right hand. Papadopoulos shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses its target.
Rocker blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos cracks Rocker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocker.
Rocker avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Rocker throws out a counter right but Papadopoulos avoids it with no problem.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos lands a head shot.
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Papadopoulos duly obliges.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocker as he connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a good cross that connects.
Rocker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Rocker saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Rocker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos avoids the head kick by Rocker.
Rocker swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Rocker misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papadopoulos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the body
and Rocker counters with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Rocker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rocker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocker slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Rocker keeps the fight on the outside.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
A lazy body kick from Rocker
and Papadopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rocker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos sizes up Rocker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rocker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Rocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Rocker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos cracks Rocker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rocker.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Rocker moves his leg out of the way.
Rocker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocker circles away quickly and effectively.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocker.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rocker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rocker throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Rocker slips the punch.
Rocker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos defending well as Rocker loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch.
Rocker throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice body shot.
Papadopoulos lunges at Rocker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocker's hand.
Rocker looks to throw a body kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Rocker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Papadopoulos lands a jab.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rocker lands with a straight right. Papadopoulos didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rocker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
Papadopoulos works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos lands a glancing blow to the side of Rocker's head.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker is looking to score with low kicks.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Rocker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocker looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Papadopoulos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Papadopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Papadopoulos lands with a straight right. Rocker didn't see that one coming.
Rocker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papadopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rocker lands a lovely overhand right.
Rocker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Papadopoulos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rocker scores with the left hand. Papadopoulos knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Rocker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A good leg kick by Rocker.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Rocker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice shot by Rocker.
Rocker misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Rocker avoids the punch easily.
Papadopoulos stuns Rocker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Rocker slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Rocker slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker drops his hands momentarily and Papadopoulos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rocker 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!
Rocker swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker lands a jab.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rocker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rocker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rocker connects with a right hand. Papadopoulos shakes it off.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rocker.
Nice jab there from Rocker.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papadopoulos tests Rocker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocker swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Rocker.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rocker throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Rocker misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Papadopoulos. Those never looked like landing.
Papadopoulos misses with a double jab.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a body shot.
Papadopoulos has closed the distance and engaged Rocker in a clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Papadopoulos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Papadopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rocker breaks the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Rocker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Rocker digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Rocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up.
Rocker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos walks into a stiff left hand from Rocker.
Rocker throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rocker moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Rocker cracks Papadopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rocker cracks a nice hook into Papadopoulos's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos avoids the head kick by Rocker.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot.
Rocker lands with a good body shot.
Papadopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Papadopoulos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rocker throws a front kick that sends Papadopoulos stumbling back into the cage.
Ram Rocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos misses with a combination
and Rocker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocker digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rocker lands with a kick to the temple. Papadopoulos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ram Rocker.
Well Papadopoulos 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 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Post fight, Avraam Papadopoulos stared into the camera and said 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Jones (ranked 722 p4p, 3137 weight class) and Lew Rockwell (ranked 98 p4p, 383 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Say Jack - Andre Nickatina blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lew Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockwell blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Rockwell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Rockwell is now in Jones's guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rockwell is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rockwell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rockwell lands a couple of digs.
Rockwell postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Rockwell chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockwell throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Rockwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rockwell is controlling him.
Rockwell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rockwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones 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.
Rockwell is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rockwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Rockwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rockwell throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rockwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Rockwell postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Rockwell throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones is looking to stand up but Rockwell won't let him.
Rockwell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jones has passed into half guard!
Rockwell wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rockwell to stand up.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Rockwell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Rockwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Rockwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A cross from Jones lands.
Rockwell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ed Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lew Rockwell.
Rockwell looks winded!
Rockwell shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Rockwell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rockwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rockwell stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Rockwell throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rockwell's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Jones wants to stand but Rockwell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones stands and steps away. Rockwell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lew Rockwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockwell has a takedown stuffed.
Jones cracks Rockwell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rockwell to stand back up!
It looks like Lew Rockwell has been cut.
Jones Throws a clean left jab. Jones Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Rockwell's chin! Rockwell crumbles to the ground and Jones follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ed Jones!
In his post fight interview, Ed Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 1770 p4p, 1054 weight class) and Kappa Knox (ranked 261 p4p, 155 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knox's choice of entrance music: 'Til I Collapse | Eminem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Lucan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kappa Knox!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Lucan.
Nice straight punches there by Lucan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lucan.
Lucan digs a good hook to Knox's body.
Lucan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucan misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucan has Knox up against the cage in a clinch.
Lucan manages to break the clinch.
Lucan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Lucan closes the distance and clinches.
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucan with a poor takedown
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knox 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.
Lucan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lucan has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan breaks the clinch.
Lucan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
Crunch! Knox slams his shin into Lucan's torso.
Lucan takes a jab right on the kisser.
 It looks like Edwin Lucan has been cut.
Lucan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Lucan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lucan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Knox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucan lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lucan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucan is looking to clinch but Knox is avoiding it.
Knox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lucan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lucan throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lucan with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucan misses with a double jab
and Knox counters with a body kick.
Lucan is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lucan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucan missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Lucan.
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Lucan tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Lucan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Lucan is rocked!
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Lucan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucan misses with a double jab.
Knox throws a big counter head kick but Lucan avoids it with no problem.
Lucan throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with an outside leg kick.
Kappa Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knox.
Lucan drops his hands momentarily and Knox needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Lucan just on the top of the head. Lucan drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Lucan - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kappa Knox!
Kappa Knox took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Edwin Lucan was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Reed (ranked 360 p4p, 1370 weight class) and Boris Bulletzowich (ranked 53 p4p, 200 weight class). Bulletzowich has chosen THUNDERCAT - THEM CHANGES as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Boris Bulletzowich enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Reed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boris Bulletzowich!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulletzowich throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Bulletzowich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulletzowich lands with an uppercut that bounces Reed off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Bulletzowich misses.
Bulletzowich staying out of range there.
Reed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bulletzowich moves to clinch but Reed breaks away
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Reed's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bulletzowich missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulletzowich misses with a left hand
and Bulletzowich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulletzowich misses with a body punch
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich rushes Reed and presses him up against the cage.
Bulletzowich is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulletzowich.
A nice left hand lands by Reed.
Bulletzowich takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed gets underhooks to prevent Bulletzowich's takedown attempt.
Bulletzowich has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reed is trying to keep an underhook but Bulletzowich manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
Reed is controlling Bulletzowich's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.
Reed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reed wants to get back to his feet but Bulletzowich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Reed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Bulletzowich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reed working a defensive guard but Bulletzowich manages to pass into side control anyway.
I wouldn't like to be where Reed is right now.
Bulletzowich wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
Bulletzowich taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reed is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulletzowich in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Reed is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bulletzowich asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reed holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bulletzowich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reed taking some punishment here, with Bulletzowich in his half guard.
Reed has a hand on Bulletzowich's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bulletzowich takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bulletzowich lands a couple of good shots and Reed has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Reed wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Reed is trying to remain composed but Bulletzowich is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Reed trying to control the hands but Bulletzowich won't let him.
Bulletzowich has the hooks in. Reed is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bulletzowich avoiding Reed 's attempts to control his hands.
Reed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Both fighters circling a little - Reed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bulletzowich throws a combination that misses
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reed lands a head kick!
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulletzowich is just out of range.
Bulletzowich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bulletzowich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bulletzowich walks into a left hand.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulletzowich.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bulletzowich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bulletzowich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
and Bulletzowich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich misses with a looping left.
A big left from Bulletzowich misses.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Bulletzowich sees coming a mile off.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulletzowich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed tests Bulletzowich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reed's head.
A good leg kick by Reed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reed. That's going to slow Bulletzowich down.
Bulletzowich misses with a straight left.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bulletzowich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich clinches up against the cage.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed tries to work over Bulletzowich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulletzowich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bulletzowich manages to break the clinch.
Reed scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Bulletzowich 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reed tries to sprawl but Bulletzowich drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Reed kicks Bulletzowich off and gets back to his feet.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bulletzowich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reed's head.
Bulletzowich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulletzowich.
Reed slips a straight right by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed slips a straight right by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bulletzowich lands a body shot.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulletzowich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bulletzowich throws a right hand that misses
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulletzowich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Bulletzowich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bulletzowich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Bulletzowich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bulletzowich lands a jab to the nose.
A left and a right from Bulletzowich both land. Nice combination.
Bulletzowich loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Bulletzowich throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Bulletzowich throws a right hand that misses
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Bulletzowich misses.
Reed looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Bulletzowich as he connects with a hook.
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulletzowich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulletzowich.
A combination from Bulletzowich does no damage.
Bulletzowich moves forwards but Reed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bulletzowich finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
Bulletzowich moves into the clinch.
Bulletzowich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Bulletzowich.
Reed tries to work over Bulletzowich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulletzowich just leaning against Reed, taking a breather.
Bulletzowich throws a punch but it's blocked by Reed.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich misses with the head strike.
Bulletzowich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bulletzowich connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulletzowich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Bulletzowich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed cracks Bulletzowich with an open hand slap.
Bulletzowich blocks a head kick by Reed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reed with the inside leg kick.
Reed jabs Bulletzowich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Reed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reed.
Bulletzowich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bulletzowich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reed throws a chopping leg kick but Bulletzowich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bulletzowich throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Bulletzowich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reed counters with a left to the body.
Bulletzowich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bulletzowich really felt that one!
Bulletzowich misses with a looping right.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed catches Bulletzowich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulletzowich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bulletzowich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bulletzowich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reed throws a series of punches but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulletzowich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reed throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bulletzowich shoots in but Reed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from Bulletzowich.
Reed with a jab.
Bulletzowich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reed is trying to escape back to his feet but Bulletzowich uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bulletzowich lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bulletzowich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reed trying to control but Bulletzowich postures up.
Boris Bulletzowich has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reed is pulling down on Bulletzowich's head to control his posture.
Reed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bulletzowich wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed has his hands on Bulletzowich's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Reed has Bulletzowich pulled in close to control his posture.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Bulletzowich is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bulletzowich is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Bulletzowich misses.
A slow jab from Bulletzowich misses its intended target.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulletzowich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Bulletzowich lands a nice looking body shot.
Bulletzowich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Reed clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Good exchange - Bulletzowich coming out on top.
Bulletzowich throws a series of punches but Reed moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bulletzowich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reed scores with a head kick. Bulletzowich tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Bulletzowich misses with a wild combination.
Bulletzowich dives in for a single leg takedown but Reed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed jabs Bulletzowich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bulletzowich checks a low kick from Reed.
Reed jabs Bulletzowich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulletzowich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Bulletzowich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Reed throws a front kick that sends Bulletzowich stumbling back into the cage.
Bulletzowich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich misses with a hook.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bulletzowich missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulletzowich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bulletzowich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bulletzowich throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulletzowich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bulletzowich 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.
Reed throws a head kick but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Reed throws a leg kick but Bulletzowich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bulletzowich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Bulletzowich moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Bulletzowich avoids it.
Bulletzowich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed lands with a nice body punch.
Bulletzowich throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulletzowich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bulletzowich avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulletzowich.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Bulletzowich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Reed.
Bulletzowich misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulletzowich misses the target.
A big right from Bulletzowich misses.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Bulletzowich.
Reed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bulletzowich will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed connects with a body shot that sends Bulletzowich's belly button to the back.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Bulletzowich's front leg but catches the back leg as Bulletzowich tries to avoid it.
Reed blocks a jab.
Bulletzowich stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bulletzowich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bulletzowich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bulletzowich throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Bulletzowich clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bulletzowich has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Bulletzowich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bulletzowich checks a leg kick nicely.
Bulletzowich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bulletzowich misses with a looping left.
Bulletzowich lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulletzowich loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulletzowich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bulletzowich just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed sizes up Bulletzowich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bulletzowich takes one on the button.
That kick from Reed tenderised Bulletzowich's leg. Bulletzowich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulletzowich moves away.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut.
Bulletzowich fails to land with a series of punches.
Bulletzowich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reed takes a swing at Bulletzowich's ribcage but misses.
Bulletzowich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed throws a big counter combination but Bulletzowich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bulletzowich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulletzowich.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bulletzowich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed blocks a jab.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulletzowich blocks the body kick.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bulletzowich staying out of range there.
Bulletzowich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed ducks right into an uppercut from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Bulletzowich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Bulletzowich lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bulletzowich. Bulletzowich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bulletzowich misses with a double jab.
Bulletzowich tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bulletzowich throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Bulletzowich throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Bulletzowich throws an off balance right hand
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Bulletzowich misses its intended target.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bulletzowich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed looks for the body kick but Bulletzowich saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reed.
Bulletzowich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulletzowich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed catches Bulletzowich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reed throws a chopping leg kick but Bulletzowich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bulletzowich throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed thinks about countering with a head kick.
Reed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bulletzowich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Bulletzowich moved away.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Bulletzowich saw that one coming.
Bulletzowich throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Bulletzowich connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Bulletzowich misses.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Reed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Bulletzowich tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bulletzowich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reed. Reed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Reed. No joy for Bulletzowich on that attempt.
Bulletzowich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reed!
Reed struggling a bit here.
Reed sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bulletzowich is working away from the top position though.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Bulletzowich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed is concentrating on defense, preventing Bulletzowich from advancing position.
Reed is looking to get back to full guard here but Bulletzowich has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Reed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bulletzowich off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulletzowich tries to roll but Reed sticks to his back.
Reed biding his time, looking for the opening.
Reed tries to keep control of the position but Bulletzowich is staying busy.
Reed biding his time, looking for the opening.
Reed is looking to control Bulletzowich but Bulletzowich is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Reed!
Ben Reed retains his middleweight title!
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