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GC 413 Marius vs. Jospin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between African King (ranked 6251 p4p, 6536 weight class) and Todd Packer (ranked 669 p4p, 690 weight class). African King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Todd Packer's chin.
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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 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, African King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Packer wants to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Packer's head.
Packer tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Packer pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
King blocks an uppercut.
King has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Packer uses from the top position.
Packer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Packer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King wants to sweep here but Packer controlling him for the moment.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King controls Packer momentarily but Packer frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Packer throwing strikes but missing.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather.
King looking for a guillotine here but Packer defends easily.
Packer lands a couple of digs.
Packer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer throws a big right hand that misses.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Packer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.
King working a defensive guard here.
Packer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Packer with a nice head shot there.
Packer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather.
Packer preventing the sweep.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Packer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Packer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Packer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
 King is rocked!
Packer postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! King covers up, he's hurt! Packer keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Packer and the ref steps in to end the fight! Packer can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Todd Packer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kuzma (ranked 3098 p4p, 22100 weight class) and Watchman Nee (ranked 391 p4p, 696 weight class). Kuzma comes to the cage accompanied by Tarararara. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Kuzma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Watchman Nee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzma digs a good body shot into Nee's ribs.
Jab by Kuzma.
Nee misses with a two punch combination.
Kuzma misses with a wild combination.
Kuzma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuzma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuzma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kuzma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nee.
Kuzma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzma breaks from the clinch.
Nee walks into a left hand.
Kuzma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nee.
Nee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watchman Nee.
Nee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuzma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzma misses with the combination.
Nee tries to counter with a clinch but Kuzma shakes him off and moves away.
Nee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuzma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nee.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuzma enables Nee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuzma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nee stops Kuzma from standing up.
Nee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuzma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nee stands up and waves to Kuzma to follow him.
Kuzma lands a nice looking body shot.
Kuzma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzma fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Nee with that takedown attempt.
Kuzma throws a series of punches but Nee avoids them all with ease.
Kuzma gets tackled into the cage by Nee. Nee maintains the clinch.
Nee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nee is looking to sweep but instead, Kuzma has passed into half guard.
Nee is trying to control but can't.
Kuzma controlling the action here.
Nee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kuzma wants to control but Nee is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzma gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kuzma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuzma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kuzma misses with a wild combination.
Kuzma tries to clinch up.
Nee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kuzma tries to avoid it but Nee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kuzma to the ground. Kuzma escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuzma throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Kuzma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuzma tries to close the distance and clinch but Nee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuzma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kuzma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuzma throws a shot from downtown. Nee moves away and avoids it.
Kuzma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuzma misses with the combination.
Kuzma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nee.
Kuzma tries to clinch up.
Kuzma throws a lazy right hand but Nee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuzma misses the jab.
Kuzma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nee on the side of the head.
Kuzma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuzma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nee unleashes a big counter combination but Kuzma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuzma fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuzma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuzma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuzma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nee somewhat.
Kuzma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nee at a distance.
Kyle Kuzma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuzma connects with a solid leg kick.
Nee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kuzma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nee somewhat.
Kuzma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
Kuzma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuzma counters with a one-two to the body.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watchman Nee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A combination from Kuzma does no damage.
Nee is looking for the big counter here.
A punch combination from Kuzma misses.
Nee misses with an uppercut.
Kuzma scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nee dives in and scores a takedown into Kuzma's guard.
Kuzma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuzma is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nee drops back looking for a leg! Kuzma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kuzma manages to kick Nee off! Nee jumps back into Kuzma's guard.
Nee stands up from Kuzma's guard - Nee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kuzma cracks Nee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kuzma as he avoids it easily.
Nee fails with the takedown.
Nee tries to clinch but Kuzma is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nee circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuzma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nee can do to turn this around?
A jab from Kuzma does it's job there.
Kuzma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuzma with a body shot.
Nee drives through with a takedown into Kuzma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kuzma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nee passes Kuzma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kuzma dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nee is looking to take a break and control but Kuzma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nee fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nee taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzma manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzma wants to get back to full guard.
Kuzma wants to control but Nee is keeping busy.
Nee stalling.
Kuzma is trying to stand back up but Nee is controlling him
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuzma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuzma avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuzma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nee shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuzma tries to sprawl out of it but Nee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuzma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuzma moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kuzma tries to clinch there but Nee circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Kuzma as Nee shoots in.
Kyle Kuzma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Watchman Nee.
Kuzma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kuzma lands with a good body shot.
Nee goes for a double leg but Kuzma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kuzma continues to drive forward.
Nee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuzma has managed to clinch.
Kuzma has had enough of the clinch but Nee keeps him there for the moment.
I was talking to Kuzma's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuzma is trying to push Nee away but Nee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuzma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
Kuzma misses with a two punch combination.
Kuzma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nee is trying to break the clinch but Kuzma is controlling him.
Kuzma breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzma misses with a body kick.
Nee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuzma defends it well.
Kuzma throws a right and a left that Nee avoids nicely.
Kyle Kuzma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuzma avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuzma connects with a jab.
Kuzma tries a low kick but Nee avoids it.
And Nee tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuzma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuzma misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Nee.
Nee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watchman Nee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nee misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Kuzma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuzma, 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 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Kuzma!
In his post fight interview, Kyle Kuzma 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack McScramble (ranked 3362 p4p, 2574 weight class) and Snapple Grapple (ranked 321 p4p, 264 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack McScramble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Snapple Grapple!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McScramble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grapple doesn't seem bothered though.
McScramble just misses with a punch to the body.
Grapple is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McScramble's half guard.
McScramble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McScramble 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.
Grapple takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grapple is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grapple lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McScramble is looking to improve his position.
McScramble moves into full guard.
Grapple throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble is trying to control the position but Grapple postures up.
Grapple wants to control from the top but McScramble keeps moving.
McScramble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McScramble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grapple gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McScramble trying to keep a closed guard but Grapple is proving a slippery customer.
Grapple looking to sit in guard and control but McScramble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grapple controls McScramble momentarily but McScramble frees himself.
McScramble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McScramble postures up and lands a big shot to Grapple's brow.
Grapple working a defensive guard here.
Grapple bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McScramble's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McScramble is looking to cinch up a triangle. Grapple throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McScramble's body to avoid the submission. McScramble has instead reached around Grapple's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McScramble arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack McScramble!
Our winner, Jack McScramble, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toby Vertongen (ranked 2049 p4p, 2214 weight class) and Severo Del Bosque (ranked 258 p4p, 280 weight class). Del Bosque has chosen Mimosa - Drippin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toby Vertongen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 42 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vertongen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Severo Del Bosque has been cut.
Vertongen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Del Bosque to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Vertongen misses
and Del Bosque counters with a nice body shot.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Vertongen blocks it.
Vertongen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 Del Bosque is rocked!
Del Bosque swings widly with a right hand
and Vertongen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Del Bosque is still on wobbly legs! Can Vertongen finish him?
Vertongen lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Del Bosque misses
and Vertongen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Bosque throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vertongen counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toby Vertongen!
Toby Vertongen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Severo Del Bosque had this to say: 'Don’t Worry Ill Be Back Fans'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 2580 p4p, 2130 weight class) and Prohor Georgiev (ranked 265 p4p, 226 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikiya Goromaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prohor Georgiev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goromaru throws an off balance right hand
and Georgiev counters with a leg kick.
Georgiev moves away from the strike by Goromaru.
Georgiev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Georgiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goromaru.
Georgiev misses with a low kick.
Goromaru instigates a clinch.
Goromaru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Georgiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goromaru misses with the head strike.
Goromaru has a couple of punches blocked by Georgiev.
Georgiev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goromaru wants to stall.
Georgiev blocks an uppercut.
Goromaru misses with the head strike.
Goromaru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Georgiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goromaru tries to stall but Georgiev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Georgiev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goromaru tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Georgiev's elbow.
Georgiev has a couple of punches blocked by Goromaru.
Goromaru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Georgiev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiev lands a right hand.
Georgiev has a couple of punches blocked by Goromaru.
A head punch on the inside from Georgiev fails to land.
Goromaru misses with the head strike.
Goromaru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Georgiev tries to throw a body punch but Goromaru avoids it by throwing Georgiev back against the cage.
Goromaru fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Georgiev lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Georgiev.
Georgiev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Georgiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Georgiev misses with a punch to the body.
Goromaru lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Georgiev working aggressively here.
Goromaru misses with some punches.
Goromaru has a couple of punches blocked by Georgiev.
Georgiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Georgiev can't find room to land a body shot as Goromaru controls the action.
Georgiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Goromaru.
Georgiev jumps into guard, dragging Goromaru to the mat.
Goromaru being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru pushing down on Georgiev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Georgiev is looking to control Goromaru's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Georgiev avoid being mounted?
Goromaru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goromaru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goromaru perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Georgiev wants to control but Goromaru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Georgiev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Georgiev.
Georgiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goromaru gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goromaru throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goromaru stopping the sweep attempt from Georgiev.
Georgiev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goromaru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Georgiev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Georgiev pulls Goromaru in to control the position.
Georgiev wants to improve his position but instead Goromaru has moved into half guard.
Goromaru sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goromaru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Georgiev's head.
Georgiev trying to control from the bottom.
Goromaru in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Georgiev tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Goromaru!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rikiya Goromaru!
After winning the bout, Rikiya Goromaru thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Graham Mantle (ranked 915 p4p, 1654 weight class) and Ameri Can (ranked 100 p4p, 181 weight class). Can has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145
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24 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameri Can!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mantle throws a shot to the body.
Can looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Can walks into a jab.
Mantle lands a really nice looking cross but Can seems unphased.
Can throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
Mantle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Can takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mantle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Can on the side of the head.
Mantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Can takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Can throws out the jab.
Can scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Can connects with the punch.
Can misses with a body shot
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Can does it's job there.
Can lands a jab to Mantle's midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Can kicks Mantle off and gets back to his feet.
Mantle connects with a body shot that sends Can's belly button to the back.
Can misses the jab.
Mantle is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot lands for Mantle.
A big left from Can misses.
Can's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mantle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Can scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle scores with a jab to the body.
Can misses with a straight left.
Mantle misses with a looping right.
Can throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mantle checks a low kick from Can.
A nice inside leg kick there by Can. That's going to slow Mantle down.
Ameri Can is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mantle avoids the body shot from Can.
Can moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle throws out a powerful jab.
Can throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mantle manages to avoid it.
Mantle feinted with a counter takedown.
Can misses with the body kick
and Mantle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Can thinking.
Mantle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mantle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mantle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Can on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mantle takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mantle thows a huge punch but Can dodges it nicely.
Mantle working Can over with strikes.
Can tries to roll over but Mantle keeps him under control.
Mantle is taking a breather. Can says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mantle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Can to regain full guard.
Mantle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Can is looking to stand up but Mantle isn't so interested in that idea.
Mantle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Can is trying to keep Mantle in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mantle working some strikes from top position.
Can being controlled here, momentarily.
Mantle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mantle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Can 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.
Mantle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mantle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Mantle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Can swings widly with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Can misses with an uppercut. Mantle saw that one coming.
Mantle feinted with a counter takedown.
Can digs a good body shot into Mantle's ribs.
Can throws a sloppy head kick
and Mantle counters with a nice body shot.
Can's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mantle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Can scrambles back to his feet.
Mantle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mantle wants to clinch up but Can keeps it at a distance.
Mantle swings for the body but Can moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Can. Beautiful body shot.
Can cracks Mantle with a good jab.
Jab, jab by Mantle - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle misses with a hook. Can ducked under it nicely.
Mantle shoots in but Can avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Can paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can lands a leg kick that knocks Mantle off balance momentarily.
Mantle scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Can misses
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Can enables Mantle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Can manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mantle scoring with some ground and pound.
Mantle looking to sit in guard and control but Can gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mantle pulls Can in close to prevent any damage.
Can controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can trying to control but Mantle is working from the bottom.
Can preventing the sweep.
Mantle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Can is one step ahead there.
Mantle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Can's guard.
Mantle throws a strike but Can rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Can wants to control from the top but Mantle keeps moving.
Mantle wants to sweep here but Can controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Can slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mantle is not content to let Can control the position.
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 Graham Mantle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Can throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
Mantle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Can is looking to land body kicks.
Mantle doesn't manage to clinch there - Can circles away.
Can throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mantle misses with an uppercut. Can saw that one coming.
Mantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Can.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Graham Mantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Can listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mantle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Can counters with a left to the body.
Mantle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mantle throws a body punch but Can moves out of range.
Mantle with a hook.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mantle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Can counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Can tries a low kick but Mantle avoids it.
Can walks into a left hand.
Mantle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Can let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Can swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Can.
It looked like Mantle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Can.
Some wild striking there from Mantle.
Can appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Can misses with a looping right.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Can.
Can throws a right and a left that Mantle avoids nicely.
Graham Mantle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Can.
Mantle lands with a nice body punch.
Can takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Can.
Can takes one to the side of the head.
Mantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle cracks Can with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Can fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mantle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Can throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mantle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Can momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Can misses the target.
A slow jab from Can misses its intended target.
Ameri Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mantle scores with a sloppy right hand. Can should have avoided that one.
Can throws an off balance right hand
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mantle goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Can fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mantle on the side of the head.
Can pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mantle is out of range and Can settles back down.
Can swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mantle pushes Can up against the cage in a clinch.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Can fails to land.
Can prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Can.
Mantle controlling the action here for a moment.
Mantle is trying to maintain a safe position but Can gets an underhook and turns Mantle into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Can lands a body shot in the clinch.
Can scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Can struggles to land a body shot inside as Mantle controls his hands.
Can leaning against his opponent.
Can is looking to break free of the clinch but Mantle has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mantle.
Can misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mantle.
Mantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Can misses with a punch on the inside.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Can lands an elbow inside.
Mantle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Can goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Mantle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mantle 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Mantle!
A very excited looking Graham Mantle made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Chang (ranked 1429 p4p, 1808 weight class) and Yamcha Wolf-Fang (ranked 190 p4p, 236 weight class). Wolf-Fang has chosen Rise Against - Give It All as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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World class boxer
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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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wolf-Fang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolf-Fang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chang's hands.
Chang staying out of range there.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely.
Wolf-Fang throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolf-Fang throws a lazy uppercut
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf-Fang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wolf-Fang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wolf-Fang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chang tries to clinch up but Wolf-Fang circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolf-Fang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang cracks Wolf-Fang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang pushes Wolf-Fang up against the cage in a clinch.
Chang misses with a short punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Chang.
Wolf-Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang prevents a body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chang turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wolf-Fang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolf-Fang is still trying to improve position.
Wolf-Fang has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Chang trying to control the action but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Chang wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wolf-Fang, who protects the arm well.
Chang working the head and body with strikes.
Chang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wolf-Fang sneaks back into half guard.
Chang seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolf-Fang trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf-Fang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Chang postures up.
Wolf-Fang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chang landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Chang throwing strikes from guard but Wolf-Fang blocks nicely.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Chang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf-Fang is keeping the position for now.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control the position but Chang postures up.
Wolf-Fang pulls Chang in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Chang won't allow Wolf-Fang to sweep him here.
Wolf-Fang controls Chang momentarily but Chang frees himself.
Wolf-Fang pulls Chang in close to his closed guard and prevents Chang from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chang lands a couple of elbows.
Chang trying to control but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Chang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolf-Fang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep but no luck.
Chang wants to control from the top but Wolf-Fang keeps moving.
Wolf-Fang 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang postures up.
Chang passes into half guard.
Chang seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf-Fang defends the submission attempt.
Wolf-Fang is pressing down on Chang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chang throwing strikes from guard but Wolf-Fang blocks nicely.
Chang wants to control from the top but Wolf-Fang keeps moving.
Chang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolf-Fang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Chang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chang closes the distance and pushes Wolf-Fang back into the cage.
Wolf-Fang is leaning against Chang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolf-Fang is working Chang over against the cage.
Wolf-Fang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chang blocking some punches.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Chang wants the takedown. Wolf-Fang is fighting it off but Chang persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wolf-Fang's guard against the cage.
Chang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wolf-Fang's guard.
Chang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolf-Fang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf-Fang keeping control of the position.
Chang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wolf-Fang wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Chang is keeping busy.
Wolf-Fang wants to get back to full guard.
Wolf-Fang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chang.
Wolf-Fang desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wolf-Fang wants to improve his position but Chang is controlling well.
Chang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wolf-Fang tries to roll over but Chang keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolf-Fang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolf-Fang wants to sweep here but Chang controlling him for the moment.
Chang trying to control but Wolf-Fang is working from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wolf-Fang is on top in guard.
Chang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf-Fang is one step ahead there.
Wolf-Fang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf-Fang has managed to get both his arms back between Chang's legs - danger averted.
Wolf-Fang slips nicely into half guard.
Chang actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang wants to get back to full guard.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control. Chang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolf-Fang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolf-Fang wants to free his trapped foot but Chang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wolf-Fang controlling the pace.
Bruce Chang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf-Fang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control. Chang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolf-Fang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wolf-Fang is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolf-Fang is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf-Fang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chang trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf-Fang is proving a slippery customer.
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 Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chang.
Wolf-Fang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chang.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Chang misses.
Wolf-Fang unleashes a big counter combination but Chang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolf-Fang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf-Fang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chang lands a nice looking body shot.
Chang misses with a straight left.
Wolf-Fang missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf-Fang throws out a loose jab but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf-Fang.
Chang moves into range and clinches up with Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chang wants a takedown.
Wolf-Fang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Chang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolf-Fang can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang cracks Chang with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Wolf-Fang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chang scores with a shoulder strike.
Chang tries to work over Wolf-Fang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf-Fang can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Chang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right handed body shot lands from Wolf-Fang.
Chang working aggressively here.
Wolf-Fang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Chang.
A short body shot lands from Chang as the two fighters clinch.
Wolf-Fang pushes Chang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Wolf-Fang.
Chang blocks a body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wolf-Fang is trying to keep an underhook but Chang manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang thows a huge punch but Wolf-Fang dodges it nicely.
Wolf-Fang is trying to control but can't.
Wolf-Fang wants to improve his position but Chang is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Chang postures up.
Chang tries to pass to full mount but Wolf-Fang defends it.
Wolf-Fang wants to get back to full guard.
Chang is trying to work for a kimura but Wolf-Fang is defending well.
Wolf-Fang trying to hold on to Chang's head to control him but Chang postures up.
Chang wants to work for an arm triangle but Wolf-Fang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chang is trying to control. Wolf-Fang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolf-Fang wants to control but Chang is keeping busy.
Chang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolf-Fang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chang.
Bruce Chang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf-Fang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Chang from controlling successfully.
Wolf-Fang is trying to keep Chang in close.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf-Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang controlling from the top position.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chang clinches up with Wolf-Fang and pushes him back against the cage.
Wolf-Fang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chang is leaning against Wolf-Fang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bruce Chang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolf-Fang tries a body shot but Chang blocks it.
Chang wants to take the fight to the mat but Wolf-Fang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chang blocking some punches.
Wolf-Fang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf-Fang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Chang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chang, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Chang!
Bruce Chang managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Marius (ranked 1035 p4p, 1601 weight class) and Henri Jospin (ranked 142 p4p, 214 weight class). Jospin has chosen Clash as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Marius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henri Jospin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jospin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Marius takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Marius misses the target.
Marius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab.
Marius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marius tries to clinch up but Jospin circles away and keeps his distance.
Jospin misses with an uppercut.
Marius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Marius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jospin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jospin thuds a left hand into Marius's body.
We've been informed that Jospin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Marius throws a body shot but no joy.
Marius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jospin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Marius lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marius ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jospin looks for the body kick but Marius saw that one coming.
Marius slips a jab and a cross from Jospin.
Jospin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marius's corner calls for a 1-2. Marius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jospin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.
Marius misses with a hook.
Jospin misses the jab.
Jospin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marius.
Jospin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marius cracks Jospin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jospin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jospin misses with a left hand
letting Marius counter with a right hand.
Marius ducks right into an uppercut from Jospin.
Jospin checks a leg kick nicely.
Jospin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marius misses with a body shot.
Marius moves out of range of the leg kick from Jospin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jospin checks it well.
Marius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Marius throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jospin throws a hook to the side of Marius's head but Marius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jospin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marius. That's going to slow Jospin down.
Henri Jospin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Jospin misses.
Marius is looking to counter punch.
Jospin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
Marius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jospin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from Marius misses the target.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marius lands a head kick!
Jab by Jospin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin throws the left hand but Marius avoids the punch easily.
Marius scoring well with a low kick there.
Jospin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marius moves out of range of the strikes.
Jospin misses with a hook.
A combination from Jospin does no damage.
Marius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jospin at a distance.
Jospin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marius.
Marius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jospin.
A quick step to the side and Marius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marius.
Marius turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jospin.
Marius misses with a body shot.
Marius thows a leg kick but Jospin checks it
and Jospin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marius tries to land a leg kick but Jospin saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jospin throws an overhand right that lands on Marius's shoulder, as Marius tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Marius finds it's way through Jospin's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin misses with a leg kick
and Marius counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jospin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jospin moves out of range of the strikes.
Jospin throws a wild body kick that Marius sees coming a mile off.
Jospin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marius staying out of range there.
Marius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jospin moves away.
Jospin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Marius moves out of range easily.
Marius misses with a leg kick.
Marius throws a leg kick which misses Jospin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jospin tries to avoid it.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marius.
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 Gaius Marius will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marius moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaius Marius is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Marius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marius tries to close the distance and clinch but Jospin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Marius fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jospin.
Jospin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marius throws a leg kick but Jospin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jospin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marius throws a leg kick but Jospin checks it.
Jospin sizes up Marius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jospin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Marius moved away.
Marius throwing a counter right hand but Jospin manages to avoid it.
Jospin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marius thuds his right hand into Jospin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jospin with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Marius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Marius is out of range.
Jospin looks to land a body kick but Marius moved away.
A jab from Jospin finds it's way through Marius's defenses.
Jospin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jospin is looking to land body kicks.
Marius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Marius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jospin lands with a slapping head kick.
A good leg kick by Marius.
Jospin connects with a solid leg kick.
Marius misses with a hook. Jospin ducked under it nicely.
Marius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jospin.
Marius throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Jospin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jospin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jospin throws a front kick that sends Marius stumbling back into the cage.
Marius slips under a jab.
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 clash of legs there as Jospin blocks the low kick.
Jospin tries a quick counter leg kick but Marius is wise to it.
Jospin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jospin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Marius. That's going to slow Jospin down.
Jospin lands a head shot.
Jospin misses with a lunging right hand
and Marius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jospin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jospin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jospin throws a lazy uppercut
and Marius counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jospin to score with a decent uppercut.
Jospin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jospin thows a body kick. Marius tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jospin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Marius.
Jospin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marius.
Marius lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jospin.
Marius dips to his left and cracks Jospin with an uppercut!
Jospin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jospin checks a leg kick.
Jospin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jospin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jospin misses with a body kick.
Marius avoids the body shot from Jospin.
Marius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jospin's sensitive parts.
Jospin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin misses with a lunging right hand
and Marius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marius moves forwards but Jospin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jospin checks the leg kick.
Jospin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jospin misses with a looping left.
Marius tried to counter with a leg kick but Jospin avoided it.
Marius moves out of range of the strikes.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Marius checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jospin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jospin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jospin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marius slips a straight right by Jospin.
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!
Marius scores with a punch to the head.
Jospin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marius lunges at Jospin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jospin's hand.
Marius tries to score with a low kick but Jospin moves his leg out of the way.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Jospin takes a swing at Marius's ribcage but misses.
Marius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jospin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marius closes the distance and clinches.
Marius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marius takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marius.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marius managing to block the knees to the body from Jospin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henri Jospin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marius misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Jospin.
Marius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
Marius throws a jab but it's blocked by Jospin.
Jospin throws a nice looking combination but Marius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jospin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marius moves out of range as Jospin throws a body kick.
Jospin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marius manages to avoid it.
Jospin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMarius.
Jospin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jospin lands a front kick.
Jospin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin misses with a hook. Marius ducked under it nicely.
Jospin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jospin.
Jospin looks to land a combination but Marius avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius works the jab nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Marius as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Jospin misses.
Marius throws a leg kick which misses Jospin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jospin tries to avoid it.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marius.
Jospin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marius swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jospin counters with a left to the body.
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marius moves away.
Jospin walks into a jab.
Marius throws a chopping leg kick but Jospin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Jospin loads up on a big right hand but Marius slips the punch.
Marius blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Marius connects with a jab.
Marius avoids the body shot from Jospin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jospin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jospin's head.
Jospin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jospin 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.
Marius throws a leg kick but Jospin checks it.
Jospin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marius misses with an uppercut. Jospin saw that one coming.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Marius is out of range.
Jospin throws a head kick that misses.
Jospin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marius.
Jospin scoring well with a low kick there.
Jospin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jospin throws a right hand that Marius ducks under and follows up with a left that Marius also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin blocks a head kick by Marius.
Marius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jospin.
Jospin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jospin looks to land a left hand but Marius moved out of range nicely.
Marius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jospin motions for Marius to come forward. Jospin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jospin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marius slips a jab and a cross from Jospin.
A little feinted left hand from Marius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good leg kick by Marius.
Jospin takes one to the side of the head.
Jospin lands a head kick!
Marius avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Jospin lands a really nice looking cross but Marius seems unphased.
Jospin tries to work over Marius's front leg with a kick but Marius checks it.
Marius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jospin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Marius both land. Nice combination.
Jospin defending well as Marius loads up on a big left hand.
Jospin misses with the combination.
Jospin throws a push kick but Marius slaps the foot to one side.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Jospin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marius.
Marius tried to counter with a leg kick but Jospin avoided it.
A jab from Jospin misses.
Jospin misses with a hook. Marius ducked under it nicely.
Marius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jospin.
Marius digs a good body shot into Jospin's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Marius scores with a four punch combination!
Marius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jospin throws a hook but Marius blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gaius Marius did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Marius moves into range and clinches up with Jospin.
Jospin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jospin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Jospin.
Marius wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jospin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marius.
Jospin lands a left hand.
Jospin breaks from the clinch.
Marius moves away from the strike by Jospin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin throws a hook but Marius blocks it.
Jospin avoids the head kick by Marius.
Jospin misses with a body shot.
Marius throws a big shot that misses.
Marius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Jospin does it's job there.
Jospin misses with a straight right.
Jospin throws a solid leg kick but Marius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jospin.
Jospin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jospin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Marius is out of range.
Jospin misses with a hook. Marius ducked under it nicely.
Marius blocks a low kick nicely.
Marius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marius keeps the fight on the outside.
Jospin ducks under a wild hook from Marius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jospin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin just misses with a punch to the body.
Marius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jospin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Jospin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jospin.
Jospin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marius moves away.
Marius swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Jospin. That snapped Marius's head back.
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!
Marius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jospin back to the cage. Marius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Donk. Marius catches Jospin right on the button with a cross.
Marius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Marius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marius throws a leg kick which misses Jospin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jospin tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jospin tries to clinch but Marius is having none of it.
Jospin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marius fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jospin checks it well.
Marius throws a head kick but Jospin moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Jospin blocks the leg kick.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Marius throws a sloppy head kick and Jospin moves out of range easily.
Jospin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Marius misses
and Jospin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marius throws a leg kick but Jospin moved away.
Jospin swings for the body but Marius moves out of range.
Marius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Marius moves out of range easily.
Marius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marius stuns Jospin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jospin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jospin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marius tries to score with a low kick but Jospin moves his leg out of the way.
Marius swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marius connects with a leg kick.
Marius with a hook.
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Marius takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jospin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marius finds it's way round the side to connect with Jospin's head.
Marius takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jospin lands with a slapping head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Jospin dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jospin takes one on the button.
Jospin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jospin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marius swings for the body but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin misses with a straight left.
Marius is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jospin. Marius does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Marius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marius blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Jab from Marius.
Marius throws a leg kick which misses Jospin's front leg but catches the back leg as Jospin tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jospin.
Marius darts in trying to clinch
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marius connects with a solid leg kick.
Marius scores with a leg kick.
Marius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jospin tries to clinch but Marius moves out of range.
Jospin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marius throws a head kick that misses.
Jospin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
An attempted straight right counter from Marius misses the target.
Marius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab.
Jospin throws an overhand right that lands on Marius's shoulder, as Marius tries to avoid the shot.
Marius fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jospin just manages to avoid it.
Jospin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jospin throws a sloppy head kick and Marius moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius misses with a looping left.
Jospin walks into a left hand.
Marius avoids the head kick by Jospin.
A quick step to the side and Marius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Jospin misses.
Marius looks to score with a jab to the body but Jospin is just out of range.
Jospin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jospin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin throws a shot from downtown. Marius moves away and avoids it.
Marius throws a leg kick
and Jospin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jospin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marius throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
Marius throws a head kick but Jospin moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Marius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marius moves into the clinch successfully.
Marius lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jospin or not.
Jospin blocks a body shot from Marius.
A shot in the inside from Marius.
Marius tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jospin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jospin lands a left hand.
Marius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jospin misses with a knee strike.
Marius misses with a body punch.
Marius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jospin.
Jospin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Marius throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jospin backwards.
Marius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jospin tries a knee to the head but Marius blocks it.
Gaius Marius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marius tries to work over Jospin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marius digs a right hand into Jospin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jospin's gas tank.
Marius lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marius blocks an uppercut.
Marius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jospin's defenses.
Jospin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marius is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jospin.
Jospin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marius misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jospin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marius's brow.
Jospin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jospin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marius backwards.
Marius tries a body shot but Jospin blocks it.
Jospin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marius has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jospin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Jospin.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henri Jospin.
I think Jospin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henri Jospin!
Henri Jospin is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Henri Jospin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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