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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masa Saitoh (ranked 2929 p4p, 3461 weight class) and Jovan Dickons (ranked 402 p4p, 466 weight class). Dickons has chosen Sidung as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jovan Dickons!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitoh throws a jab when Dickons was well out of range.
Dickons tries for a takedown but Saitoh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dickons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saitoh as he jumps to the side.
Saitoh throwing a counter right hand but Dickons manages to avoid it.
Dickons looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saitoh!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickons decides to stand back up. Dickons steps back and let's Saitoh get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh throws a good cross that connects.
Saitoh lands a really nice looking cross but Dickons seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Saitoh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saitoh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saitoh connects with a right hand. Dickons shakes it off.
Dickons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Masa Saitoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jovan Dickons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh cracks Dickons with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saitoh sprawls well. Saitoh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dickons gets slowly back to his feet.
Saitoh throws an overhand right that lands on Dickons's shoulder, as Dickons tries to avoid the shot.
Saitoh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickons.
Dickons closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saitoh circles away.
Saitoh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dickons. Dickons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dickons goes for a double leg but Saitoh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saitoh continues to drive forward.
Dickons shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saitoh but Saitoh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dickons misses with a takedown attempt
and Saitoh counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Dickons out cold! What a finish! Saitoh is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Saitoh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bean Bryant (ranked 2690 p4p, 1740 weight class) and Jonny Picogram (ranked 375 p4p, 259 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bean Bryant !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bryant lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Bryant .
Picogram wants to counter with a clinch but Bryant pushes him away.
Picogram slips a straight right by Bryant .
A solid body kick from Picogram.
Picogram scores with a body shot.
Picogram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryant .
Bryant pushes Picogram up against the cage in a clinch.
Picogram landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Bean Bryant has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Bryant fails to land.
Picogram lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picogram putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bryant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
Picogram lands a nice elbow.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Picogram takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picogram fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Picogram avoids the damage to the body.
Bryant being controlled against the cage.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Picogram managing to block the knees to the body from Bryant .
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Picogram is defending well for now.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Picogram on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Picogram is defending well for now.
Come on Picogram - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Picogram.
Bryant swings wildly with an uppercut but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Picogram is defending well for now.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
Bryant missing with knees to the body.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picogram will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryant up against the cage.
Bryant 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bryant drives through with a takedown into Picogram's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Picogram is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bryant is controlling him.
Picogram is trying to push Bryant off with his feet but Bryant grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Picogram's ankles and Picogram is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Bean Bryant !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Johnston (ranked 2371 p4p, 2123 weight class) and Boxing Man (ranked 334 p4p, 314 weight class). Johnston's entrance music is Dacw 'Nghariad. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Boxing Man enters the cage!
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boxing Man!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man connects with a single shot there.
Johnston cracks Man's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Man slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Johnston can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Johnston!
During a confident post fight interview, Martin Johnston 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 Jun Fan Lee (ranked 2403 p4p, 1961 weight class) and Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 304 p4p, 241 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Bruce Lee Soundtrack. Lyoha Nagibatel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Fan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee tries to clinch but Nagibatel is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagibatel! But no joy.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
A head kick by Nagibatel misses
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Nagibatel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nagibatel fails to land.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee has Nagibatel pressed against the cage.
A short right from Lee.
Nagibatel has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jun Fan Lee.
Lee blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Nagibatel tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Nagibatel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
A head kick by Nagibatel misses
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nagibatel up against the cage.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jun Fan Lee.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel lands with a slapping head kick.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee tries to clinch up but Nagibatel circles away and keeps his distance.
Nagibatel throws a fast counter high kick but Lee manages to duck under it in time.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Fan Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagibatel lands a high kick!
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee moves to clinch but Nagibatel breaks away
and Nagibatel counters with a one-two to the body.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Nagibatel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nagibatel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Nagibatel pushes him off.
Nagibatel scores with a head kick.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Lee moves to clinch but Nagibatel breaks away
and Nagibatel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee tries to clinch there but Nagibatel circles away.
Nagibatel throws a counter combo.
Lee is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee slips under a jab from Nagibatel.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nagibatel throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Nagibatel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nagibatel duly obliges.
Nagibatel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nagibatel throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagibatel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagibatel lands a high kick!
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Lee tries to clinch but Nagibatel is having none of it.
It seemed like Nagibatel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Nagibatel - just one landing.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee tries to clinch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nagibatel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagibatel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagibatel circles away.
Nagibatel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Nagibatel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee blocks a jab.
Nagibatel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagibatel 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.
Some wild striking there from Nagibatel.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Nagibatel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoha Nagibatel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lee tries to clinch but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nagibatel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nagibatel lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nagibatel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nagibatel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nagibatel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee clinches up with Nagibatel and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Nagibatel misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jun Fan Lee.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Nagibatel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Nagibatel misses.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
Nagibatel scores with a nice strike.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagibatel lands with a slapping head kick.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Nagibatel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some wild striking there from Nagibatel.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nagibatel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch but Nagibatel is having none of it.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagibatel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nagibatel throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Nagibatel manages to avoid it.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Nagibatel misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Nagibatel swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nagibatel tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Nagibatel back against the cage.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nagibatel up against the cage.
Nagibatel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagibatel lands with a light punch inside.
Nagibatel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoha Nagibatel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nagibatel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoha Nagibatel!
A victorious Lyoha Nagibatel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William S Burroughs (ranked 1246 p4p, 2727 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 164 p4p, 336 weight class). Burroughs's entrance music is William S. Burroughs - A Thanksgiving Prayer. A fine choice. 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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, William S Burroughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burroughs cracks Tarlah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tarlah swings widly with a right hand
and Tarlah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burroughs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarlah misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burroughs.
Burroughs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tarlah swings widly with a right hand
and Burroughs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burroughs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tarlah instigates a clinch.
Burroughs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burroughs stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Burroughs takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Burroughs for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tarlah has picked Burroughs up - he's going for a ride! Tarlah dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tarlah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burroughs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tarlah is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burroughs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tarlah drops an elbow to the side of Burroughs's head.
Tarlah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Tarlah is controlling well.
Burroughs is controlling Tarlah's trapped leg to prevent Tarlah from advancing to side control.
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burroughs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burroughs wants to stand and escape but Tarlah is having none of it.
Burroughs seems keen to control Tarlah's posture.
Burroughs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs is trying to control the action in half guard but Tarlah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Burroughs has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tarlah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burroughs scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burroughs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burroughs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Tarlah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burroughs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Burroughs wants to control but Tarlah is keeping him busy.
Tarlah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burroughs.
Tarlah is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burroughs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burroughs.
Tarlah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tarlah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tarlah 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.
Burroughs throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Burroughs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah has momentary wrist control but Burroughs slips an elbow through the middle.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burroughs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarlah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Burroughs lands a couple of elbows.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarlah is keeping the position for now.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Burroughs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William S Burroughs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burroughs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tarlah.
Tarlah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burroughs.
Tarlah defending well as Burroughs loads up on a big left hand.
Tarlah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarlah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burroughs throws out the jab.
Balink Tarlah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarlah misses with a hook
and Burroughs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tarlah throws a hook but Burroughs avoids it easily.
Burroughs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice cross by Tarlah.
It looks like William S Burroughs has been cut.
Nice shot by Tarlah.
Tarlah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burroughs counters with a left to the body.
Tarlah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burroughs's head.
 Burroughs is rocked!
Burroughs ducks under a wild hook from Tarlah.
Oh Burroughs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tarlah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Burroughs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Burroughs slips under a jab.
Tarlah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tarlah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burroughs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tarlah.
Tarlah looks to land a right hand but Burroughs moved out of range.
Tarlah throws an overhand right that drops Burroughs like a sack of potatoes! Tarlah dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Zwirn (ranked 862 p4p, 1698 weight class) and Clay Hayden (ranked 124 p4p, 222 weight class). Frederick Zwirn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clay Hayden's chin.
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Excellent MT
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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 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederick Zwirn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayden tries a low kick but Zwirn avoids it.
Zwirn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hayden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hayden's corner calls for a 1-2. Hayden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hayden has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hayden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Zwirn.
Hayden misses with a body kick.
Hayden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zwirn.
Zwirn misses with a hook. Hayden ducked under it nicely.
Hayden misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn misses with an uppercut
and Hayden counters by clinching up.
Hayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hayden tries to land knees in the clinch but Zwirn avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hayden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zwirn taking a breather.
Zwirn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hayden blocks an uppercut.
Hayden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zwirn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hayden.
Hayden will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zwirn up against the cage.
Zwirn working aggressively here.
Hayden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zwirn swings wildly with an uppercut but Hayden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zwirn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hayden backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayden is pushing Zwirn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hayden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee calls for Hayden to work.
Hayden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zwirn avoids the head kick by Hayden.
Hayden blocks a jab.
Hayden throws a leg kick but Zwirn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hayden closes the distance and pushes Zwirn back into the cage.
Zwirn takes a shot to the head.
Zwirn working aggressively here.
Zwirn misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zwirn throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zwirn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zwirn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hayden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zwirn's face.
Hayden has had enough of the clinch but Zwirn keeps him there for the moment.
Hayden misses with a knee to the head.
Zwirn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hayden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hayden can't find room to land a body shot as Zwirn controls the action.
Hayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zwirn misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zwirn misses with the head strike.
Hayden just leaning against Zwirn, taking a breather.
Zwirn throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayden.
Hayden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn misses with some punches.
Hayden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zwirn's elbow.
Zwirn prevents the takedown attempt.
Frederick Zwirn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Hayden.
Zwirn stalling against the cage.
Hayden takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zwirn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hayden controlling the action here for a moment.
Hayden stalling in the clinch but Zwirn improves position.
Zwirn throws a punch but it's blocked by Hayden.
Zwirn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Zwirn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zwirn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hayden tries to counter with a clinch but Zwirn shakes him off and moves away.
Hayden throws a shot to the body.
Hayden tests Zwirn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zwirn lands a jab-cross combination.
Hayden slips under a jab from Zwirn.
Hayden replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zwirn blocks it well.
Hayden moves forwards but Zwirn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Zwirn lands.
 Hayden is rocked!
Hayden fails to land with a series of punches.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can Zwirn finish him?
A jab from Zwirn misses.
Zwirn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hayden attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hayden seems to have recovered his senses.
Hayden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zwirn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frederick Zwirn is winning the standup battle so far.
Zwirn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hayden eats them both and turns towards Zwirn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hayden misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hayden.
Hayden misses with a leg kick
and Zwirn counters with a left to the body.
Zwirn throws an overhand right that lands on Hayden's shoulder, as Hayden tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Hayden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hayden slips under a jab.
Zwirn tries to clinch but Hayden is having none of it.
Hayden is looking for the big counter here.
Hayden lands a head kick!
Zwirn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hayden misses with a double jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zwirn misses the shot to the body.
Hayden looks to land a body kick but Zwirn moved away.
Zwirn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hayden finds it's way round the side to connect with Zwirn's head.
A slow jab from Zwirn misses its intended target.
Hayden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn throws a nice looking combination but Hayden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hayden appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zwirn misses with a straight left.
Hayden takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zwirn throws a hook but Hayden blocks it.
Zwirn looks to score with a jab to the body but Hayden is just out of range.
Clay Hayden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zwirn takes one to the side of the head.
Hayden slips a jab and a cross from Zwirn.
Hayden tries a low kick but Zwirn avoids it.
A big right from Zwirn misses.
Zwirn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zwirn connects with a jab.
Hayden has managed to clinch.
Hayden blocks an uppercut.
Zwirn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hayden backwards.
Frederick Zwirn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zwirn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zwirn misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn dips a shoulder and cracks Hayden with a mighty uppercut! Hayden falls back against the cage and Zwirn unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hayden is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zwirn screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederick Zwirn!
Frederick Zwirn 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 Macho Man Randy (ranked 773 p4p, 1583 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 107 p4p, 214 weight class). Averescu has chosen Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle 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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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Macho Man Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy moves out of range as Averescu strikes.
Randy lands a glancing blow to the side of Averescu's head.
 It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Randy lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Averescu.
Randy jabs Averescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Averescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Averescu goes down! Can Randy finish him!?
Averescu is rocked!
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!
Randy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Averescu is still in real trouble! Can Randy finish him?
Randy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Randy tries for a kimura but Averescu is defending well.
Averescu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Randy has hold of Averescu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Averescu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Randy cranks the arm and Averescu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Averescu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Macho Man Randy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 393 p4p, 806 weight class) and Joshi Dell (ranked 47 p4p, 114 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Pick up man. 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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joshi Dell!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dell sprawls well. Dell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dell tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Dell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Dell sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dell stuffs the takedown.
Dell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Dell is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dell avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Dell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Dell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dell circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there
and Dell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is being controlled here.
Anderson isn't going anywhere.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.
Dell happy to just control the position for now.
Anderson tries to buck Dell off but Dell is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Anderson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dell is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Dell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dell wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Anderson throws a low kick but Dell moves out of range easily.
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Dell's guard.
Dell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson 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.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Dell staying out of range there.
Dell with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dell can do to turn this around?
Dell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dell slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dell with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Dell as Anderson shoots in.
And Dell tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Dell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anderson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dell is keeping the position for now.
Anderson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dell has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Anderson backs off Dell throws a huge counter combo but Anderson manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anderson forces Dell back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dell is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Dell defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dell is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
That's two 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.
Anderson is working for a kimura but Dell is defending it quite comfortably.
Dell trying to get back to full guard but Anderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dell wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Dell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dell working to try and regain half guard.
Anderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dell is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dell holds on to Anderson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Dell is trying desperately to improve position.
Joshi Dell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson trying to control but Dell is having none of it.
Dell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
After winning the bout, Sparky Anderson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Norman Boma (ranked 242 p4p, 391 weight class) and Ziggy Stardust (ranked 29 p4p, 46 weight class). Boma comes into the arena with 2WEI - Survivor blaring out of the sound system. Stardust is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Starman. Ziggy Stardust acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Norman Boma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Stardust!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stardust blocks a leg kick.
Boma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boma throws a nice looking combination but Stardust bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boma throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a good low kick that Boma was not able to check.
Norman Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma connects with a nice looking jab.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stardust takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boma looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Boma has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Italian Job in the buildup to the fight.
Boma tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boma lands a head shot.
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!
Boma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stardust lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boma throws a solid leg kick but Stardust takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boma. Stardust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stardust misses with a low kick.
Stardust gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma throws a head kick but Stardust moves out of range.
Boma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stardust checks it well.
Boma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stardust. That did some damage!
Boma drops his hands momentarily and Stardust takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Boma misses.
Boma lands a really nice looking cross but Stardust seems unphased.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Stardust ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stardust! But no joy.
Stardust slips a jab from Boma.
Stardust turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boma staying out of range there.
Stardust throws a chopping leg kick but Boma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boma looks to land a left hand but Stardust moved out of range nicely.
Stardust with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Stardust swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boma scores with a punch to the head.
Stardust swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Stardust wants to slow Boma down by chopping away at his legs.
Boma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Boma lands a lovely overhand right.
Boma defending well as Stardust loads up on a big left hand.
Stardust throws a body kick that misses.
Boma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stardust pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stardust moves out of range as Boma strikes.
Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boma.
Stardust throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stardust swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
Stardust swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boma misses with a shot to the body
and Stardust counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Boma throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boma.
Boma takes a swing at Stardust's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Stardust misses.
It looked like Boma was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stardust misses with a body kick.
Boma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stardust throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
Boma misses the jab.
Boma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma misses with a double jab.
Boma lands a front kick.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Boma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boma cracks Stardust with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boma throws a low kick but Stardust avoids it.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Boma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice combination there by Boma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
Stardust fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boma checks it well.
Boma checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stardust throws a big shot that misses.
Boma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stardust.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Stardust is looking to land body kicks.
Boma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stardust.
A slow jab from Boma misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Boma is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boma with the inside leg kick.
Boma blocks a low kick nicely.
Boma lands with a good body shot.
Boma throws a jab when Stardust was well out of range.
Boma thumps Stardust with a low kick.
Stardust just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Stardust. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stardust throws a shot from downtown. Boma moves away and avoids it.
Stardust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma works Stardust's body with a nice hook.
Boma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boma misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stardust throws a hook to the side of Boma's head but Boma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stardust tries to land a front kick but Boma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boma scoring well with a low kick there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stardust might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Boma has got the better of the exchanges.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stardust walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma slips under a jab from Stardust.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boma.
Stardust looks for the body kick but Boma saw that one coming.
Norman Boma is winning the standup battle so far.
Stardust takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boma checks a low kick from Stardust.
Stardust throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stardust misses with a kick to the body.
Boma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stardust. Stardust circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stardust takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boma lands a nice shot that snaps Stardust's head back.
Boma lands a nice hook to Stardust's body. Stardust takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Stardust.
Boma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boma loads up on a big right hand but Stardust slips the punch.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick from Stardust.
Boma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stardust under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boma. That did some damage!
Boma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stardust can do to turn this around?
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick from Boma.
Boma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stardust looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boma throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stardust misses with a body shot.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boma moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Boma checks a low kick from Stardust.
Boma throws a jab when Stardust was well out of range.
Stardust throws a hook but Boma avoids it easily.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stardust keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stardust.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Boma slips under a jab from Stardust.
Stardust fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stardust chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Boma. That snapped Stardust's head back.
Danga de danga de dang - Boma scores with a four punch combination!
Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boma lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boma throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma swinging wildly here.
Boma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stardust looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma blocks a head kick by Stardust.
Stardust takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boma swings for the body but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust scores with a jab. Boma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Stardust.
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily.
Boma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boma.
Nice shot lands for Boma.
Stardust is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boma lands a head kick!
Stardust takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma dominated that second round.
That's time! Boma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Stardust lands with a nice body punch.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Boma.
Boma connects with a leg kick.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boma crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stardust - the referee stops the clock and Boma gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stardust. Boma manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stardust lands with an overhand left.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Stardust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boma connects with a body shot that sends Stardust's belly button to the back.
Stardust throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
Stardust jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Boma throws a right and a left that Stardust avoids nicely.
Stardust gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boma.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stardust misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stardust moves away.
Stardust tries a quick counter leg kick but Boma is wise to it.
Stardust tries to bum rush Boma with a series of wild strikes but Boma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stardust misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Boma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stardust.
A counter left hand to the body from Boma misses its target.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stardust misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stardust pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boma is out of range and Stardust settles back down.
Boma tries to bum rush Stardust with a series of wild strikes but Stardust uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boma misses with a straight right.
Stardust throws a low kick, looking for Boma's leg but Boma calmly moves out of range.
Boma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Stardust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stardust drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stardust.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stardust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Stardust moves out of range of the strikes.
Stardust only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boma.
Good exchange - Boma coming out on top.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stardust.
Boma lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Boma.
Boma blocks a head kick by Stardust.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boma misses the shot to the body.
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Boma throws the left hand but Stardust avoids the punch easily.
Stardust misses with a head kick.
Stardust shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stardust throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boma tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stardust misses the shot to the body.
Boma misses with a hook
and Stardust counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stardust checks a low kick from Boma.
Boma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Stardust comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stardust has time to react.
Stardust misses with a wild body shot.
Stardust jabs Boma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boma throws a leg kick
and Stardust counters with an outside leg kick.
Boma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stardust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stardust looks to land a left hand but Boma moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma throws a lazy head kick
and Stardust cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boma lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Stardust misses.
Boma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Boma misses the target.
Boma misses with a straight left.
Boma avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Boma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Boma cracks Stardust with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Stardust.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Boma.
Stardust fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boma throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stardust throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stardust.
Stardust drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boma catches Stardust with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stardust. Stardust circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boma jabs Stardust to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stardust lands a front kick.
Stardust misses with a wild combination.
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boma.
Boma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stardust connects with an inside leg kick.
Stardust misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stardust has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boma blocks a head kick by Stardust.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boma lands a leg kick that knocks Stardust off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stardust.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
Boma scores with a nice head shot.
Stardust ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Boma tries a head kick but it misses.
Stardust throws a counter combo.
Boma tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stardust misses with a looping left.
Boma works Stardust's body with a nice hook.
Boma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Boma misses the target.
Stardust tries a quick counter leg kick but Boma is wise to it.
Stardust throws a chopping leg kick but Boma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boma cracks Stardust with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stardust lands with a nice body punch.
Boma misses with a head kick.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boma looks to land a right hand but Stardust moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Stardust misses.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stardust counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boma cracks Stardust with a good jab.
Stardust walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Boma misses.
Stardust throws a right hand that misses
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Boma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boma scores with a spinning back kick!
Stardust tests Boma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stardust has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stardust there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boma avoids the head kick by Stardust.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Boma moved away.
Stardust throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma throwing a counter right hand but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Donk. Boma catches Stardust right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stardust misses with a hook. Boma ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Stardust.
Stardust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Stardust saw that one coming.
Stardust checks the leg kick.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Boma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stardust counters with a low kick, right behind Boma 's knee.
Boma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stardust was well out of range. Poor timing from Boma.
Stardust misses with a right hand
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boma, as that shot connected.
Stardust waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Boma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stardust manages to avoid it.
Stardust goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boma lands a really nice looking cross but Stardust seems unphased.
Boma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stardust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Boma had his way with Ziggy Stardust in that round.
That's time! Boma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stardust takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boma misses with a jab to the body
and Stardust counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stardust avoids the body shot from Boma.
Boma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stardust under the eye.
Boma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stardust throws a solid leg kick but Boma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stardust.
A nice leg kick from Stardust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stardust will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boma with a nice calf kick.
Boma sizes up Stardust with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stardust walks into a stiff left hand from Boma.
Stardust blocks a jab.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Stardust.
Boma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boma checks a leg kick.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust.
A counter left hand to the body from Boma misses its target.
Stardust jabs Boma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Boma lands with a straight right. Stardust didn't see that one coming.
Stardust wants to land a leg kick but Boma is out of range.
Boma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stardust. Stardust obviously looking to wear him down.
Boma moves out of range as Stardust strikes.
Boma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust scoring well with a low kick there.
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
Stardust throws a leg kick but Boma moved away.
Stardust lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stardust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stardusts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boma.
Stardust throws a low kick but Boma avoids it.
Norman Boma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Boma. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boma lands a high kick!
Stardust throws a leg kick that misses.
Boma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stardust is out of range.
Stardust ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stardust drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boma connects with a single shot there.
Boma lands a really nice looking cross but Stardust seems unphased.
Boma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ziggy Stardust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stardust throws the kick towards the body but Boma avoids it.
Stardust misses the body punch
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut.
Boma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stardust circles away quickly and effectively.
Stardust now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boma throws a series of punches but Stardust moves out of range.
Stardust throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stardust uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boma.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boma.
Stardust tried to score with a low kick but Boma checks it.
Stardust punishes Boma's body with a nice straight punch.
Boma jabs at Stardust's body.
Boma checks the leg kick.
Jab from Boma.
Stardust buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boma scores with a decent looking hook.
Boma throws an overhand right that lands on Stardust's shoulder, as Stardust tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Stardust was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Stardust. Beautiful body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma lands a jab to the nose.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stardust throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma jabs Stardust to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust scores with a nice body kick.
Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Boma moves his leg out of the way.
Boma tests Stardust's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boma jabs Stardust to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stardust takes one to the side of the head.
Stardust is looking to chop away at Boma's legs.
Stardust has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stardust there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stardust getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boma will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stardust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stardust misses with a straight right.
Boma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stardust looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Boma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boma has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Boma!
Norman Boma retains his welterweight title!
Norman Boma made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Alyoshin (ranked 161 p4p, 562 weight class) and Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 19 p4p, 72 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grant Alyoshin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salajudin Ii lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Salajudin Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alyoshin gets caught flat footed, as Salajudin Ii shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Alyoshin keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alyoshin holds on and takes a little breather.
Salajudin Ii throws a strike but Alyoshin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Salajudin Ii working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alyoshin has passed into half guard!
Salajudin Ii trying to hold on to Alyoshin's head to control him but Alyoshin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii is looking for a sweep. Alyoshin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salajudin Ii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Salajudin Ii moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Salajudin Ii holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Salajudin Ii looking to control.
Salajudin Ii working for submissions but it's allowed Alyoshin to get to half guard.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Alyoshin postures up.
Salajudin Ii has his hands clasped together around Alyoshin's back. He's all about the action.
Salajudin Ii wants to control but Alyoshin is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Alyoshin manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salajudin Ii bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Alyoshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salajudin Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salajudin Ii pushes down on Alyoshin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii wants to control but Alyoshin is keeping him busy.
Salajudin Ii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alyoshin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alyoshin won't allow Salajudin Ii to pass to mount.
Salajudin Ii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alyoshin keeps working.
Salajudin Ii is looking to stall here but Alyoshin recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salajudin Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alyoshin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Alyoshin is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alyoshin swings for the body but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Alyoshin is just out of range.
Alyoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Salajudin Ii. Those never looked like landing.
Alyoshin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alyoshin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Alyoshin as he connects with a hook.
Salajudin Ii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alyoshin cracks Salajudin Ii with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alyoshin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alyoshin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alyoshin lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alyoshin moves away from the strike by Salajudin Ii.
Alyoshin lunges at Salajudin Ii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Salajudin Ii's hand.
Alyoshin throws a sloppy head kick and Salajudin Ii moves out of range easily.
Alyoshin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Salajudin Ii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grant Alyoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alyoshin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alyoshin misses with a head kick.
Alyoshin looks to land a right hand but Salajudin Ii moved out of range.
Salajudin Ii throws a series of punches but Alyoshin avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin lands with a cross.
Alyoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alyoshin. Salajudin Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salajudin Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salajudin Ii moves out of range as Alyoshin strikes.
Salajudin Ii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alyoshin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salajudin Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alyoshin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Alyoshin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alyoshin just misses with a punch to the body.
Salajudin Ii connects with a nice looking jab.
Alyoshin throws a jab when Salajudin Ii was well out of range.
Salajudin Ii staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salajudin Ii! But no joy.
Alyoshin fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alyoshin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salajudin Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alyoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Alyoshin is looking to clinch but Salajudin Ii is avoiding it.
Salajudin Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick from Alyoshin lands but Salajudin Ii takes it in his stride.
Salajudin Ii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alyoshin.
Salajudin Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alyoshin manages to avoid it.
Grant Alyoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alyoshin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alyoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook
and Alyoshin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salajudin Ii slips a straight right by Alyoshin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salajudin Ii throws a body punch but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Alyoshin is looking to counter with head kicks.
Alyoshin slips a jab from Salajudin Ii.
Alyoshin throws a big shot that misses.
Alyoshin closes the distance and clinches.
Alyoshin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salajudin Iis head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alyoshin.
Salajudin Ii is breathing heavily.
Salajudin Ii jumps guard but Alyoshin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Salajudin Ii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alyoshin backwards.
Alyoshin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alyoshin digs a right hand into Salajudin Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Salajudin Ii's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Alyoshin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Salajudin Ii tries to keep at a distance but Alyoshin has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alyoshin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Salajudin Ii manages to break the clinch.
Alyoshin scores with a nice head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Alyoshin as Salajudin Ii shoots in.
Alyoshin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Salajudin Ii sprawling to the canvas! Salajudin Ii rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alyoshin finish him?!
Salajudin Ii is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alyoshin drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Salajudin Ii's head, knocking him out cold! Alyoshin is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Alyoshin!
Grant Alyoshin retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Grant Alyoshin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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