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Sucker Punch Pro Series 254 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulus Gerber (ranked 1944 p4p, 2510 weight class) and Cyrus Deangelo Queen (ranked 260 p4p, 312 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Queen's choice of entrance music: Go Hard. Cyrus Deangelo Queen 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romulus Gerber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gerber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gerber misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Gerber lands an impressive looking overhand right. Queen doesn't seem phased though.
Gerber has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Queen finds it's way through Gerber's defenses.
We've been informed that Queen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Queen misses with a double jab.
Jab from Gerber.
Gerber shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Queen eats them both and turns towards Gerber to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Queen throws a right hand that misses
and Queen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gerber wants to slow Queen down by chopping away at his legs.
Queen shoots and misses
and Gerber counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Queen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gerber under the eye.
Gerber checks a leg kick.
Gerber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Queen misses with a looping left.
Queen throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gerber.
Gerber gets a clinch.
Gerber blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen has a couple of punches blocked by Gerber.
Gerber throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gerber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gerber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
Gerber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gerber tests Queen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gerber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Queen throws a shot to the body.
Queen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses.
Queen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gerbers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Queen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Queen is looking to score with low kicks.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Queen lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerber checks a leg kick.
Gerber looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gerber throws a good cross that connects.
Gerber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Queen throws a leg kick but Gerber sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Queen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Queen throws a hook but Gerber avoids it easily.
Gerber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Queen.
Queen throws a leg kick that misses.
Gerber checks a low kick from Queen.
Queen avoids a kick to the body.
Gerber scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Queen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gerber defending well as Queen loads up on a big left hand.
Gerber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gerber misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a solid leg kick but Gerber takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Queen.
Queen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gerber throws a body kick that misses.
Queen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gerber just misses with a punch to the body.
Gerber lands with a kick to the temple. Queen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Queen misses the shot to the body.
Queen misses with a hook. Gerber ducked under it nicely.
Gerber thuds his shin into the meat of Queen's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Queen.
Queen scores with a nice right hand.
Queen tries for a takedown but Gerber circles away easily
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
Romulus Gerber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyrus Deangelo Queen.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gerber.
Gerber moves away from the strike by Queen.
Danga de danga de dang - Gerber scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen throws a lazy uppercut
and Gerber counters with a series of strikes. Queen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gerber staying out of range there.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Gerber went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Queen misses with a lunging right hand
and Gerber counters with a thumping low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Queen misses the target.
Gerber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Queen momentarily.
Queen lands a slapping body shot.
Gerber moves into the clinch.
Queen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Queen fails to land.
Queen misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gerber presses Queen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gerber blocking some punches.
Queen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gerbers head.
Gerber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Queen's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Romulus Gerber will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Gerber ducks under a wild hook from Queen.
Gerber keeps Queen at a distance using the push kick.
Queen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gerber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gerber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gerber catches Queen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Queen loads up on a big right hand but Gerber slips the punch.
Gerber throws a leg kick that misses.
Gerber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Queen works Gerber's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Gerber - just one landing.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gerber.
Queen moves out of range of the body kick from Gerber.
Queen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Queen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gerber swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Gerber.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Queen throws a hook but Gerber blocks it.
Gerber is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gerber throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gerber gets the takedown into side control.
Gerber stands up.
Queen is looking to slow Gerber down with leg kicks.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
Queen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Queen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen throws an overhand right that lands on Gerber's shoulder, as Gerber tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber swings for the body but Queen moves out of range.
Romulus Gerber is winning the standup battle so far.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Queen off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Queen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen keeps the fight on the outside.
Queen blocks a head kick by Gerber.
A shot to the liver by Queen. Beautiful body shot.
Gerber slips under a jab from Queen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Queen.
Gerber lands a jab to the nose.
Gerber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Gerber misses with a low kick.
Gerber slips under a jab.
Queen throws a big shot that misses.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Queen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gerber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gerber swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Queen.
Queen looks to land a right hand but Gerber moved out of range.
Gerber throws a low kick but Queen avoids it.
Queen throws a low kick but Gerber moves out of range easily.
Gerber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gerber showed some decent athleticism there.
Queen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gerber wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Gerber 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.
Gerber stopping the sweep attempt from Queen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gerber manages to get himself to full guard.
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queen chips away with some ground and pound.
Gerber is trying to control the position but Queen postures up.
Queen wants to control from the top but Gerber keeps moving.
Queen postures up and lands a big shot to Gerber's brow.
Queen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerber has wrist control.
Gerber is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Queen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Queen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gerber.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romulus Gerber dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gerber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gerber scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Queen misses.
Gerber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gerber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Queen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gerber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Queen.
Gerber quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gerber tries to clinch there but Queen circles away.
Queen lands a leg kick that knocks Gerber off balance momentarily.
Queen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gerber counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Queen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Queen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gerber checks it well.
Gerber slips under a jab from Queen.
Gerber half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gerber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Queen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Queen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gerber.
Queen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Queen drops his hands momentarily and Gerber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Queen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gerber's head.
Queen connects with a leg kick.
Gerber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Queen throws out the jab.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gerber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Queen on the side of the head.
Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Queen ducks down to avoid it.
Queen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Gerber misses.
Romulus Gerber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerber throws a head kick that misses.
Gerber lands a leg kick that knocks Queen off balance momentarily.
Gerber scores with a jab.
Gerber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
Queen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.
Gerber on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerber.
Queen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerber walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Queen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good standup being displayed there by Queen as he connects with a hook.
Gerber misses with a body shot.
Gerber connects with a leg kick.
Queen slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Gerber.
Gerber lands with an overhand left.
Queen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gerber slips under a jab from Queen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gerber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gerber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
Gerber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Queen. Queen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Queen shoots and misses
and Gerber counters with a straight right hand.
Queen tries to keep at a distance but Gerber has taken the fight into the clinch.
Queen pushes Gerber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Queen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Queen.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen working aggressively here.
Gerber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gerber is out of range and Queen settles back down.
Gerber tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gerber is out of range and Queen settles back down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gerber checks a leg kick.
It looked like Gerber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Queen.
Gerber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gerber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Gerber does it's job there.
Queen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gerber clinches up against the cage.
Queen prevents Gerber from breaking the clinch.
Gerber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen misses with the head strike.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gerber can't find room to land a body shot as Queen controls the action.
Queen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romulus Gerber.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gerber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romulus Gerber!
A very excited looking Romulus Gerber made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bickle (ranked 960 p4p, 2333 weight class) and Yellow Belt Casey (ranked 87 p4p, 192 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Bickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yellow Belt Casey!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Casey.
Casey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bickle feints and then cracks Casey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Casey down.
Nice uppercut lands for Bickle. That snapped Casey's head back.
Bickle lunges at Casey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Casey's hand.
A slow jab from Bickle misses its intended target.
Bickle misses with a hook.
Bickle forces Casey back against the cage and clinches.
Bickle tries to work over Casey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Casey.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bickle.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Bickle.
Bickle tries to land knees in the clinch but Casey avoids the damage to the body.
Bickle working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casey.
Casey blocking some punches.
A short right from Bickle.
Casey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Casey wants a takedown but no success here.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Casey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Casey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bickle.
Bickle lands an uppercut.
Bickle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bickle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Casey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casey is trying to drag Bickle to the mat but Bickle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bickle lands with a left to the head.
Bickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Casey.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bickle.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Bickle.
A short left from Bickle.
Casey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle is pressed up against the cage. Casey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bickle down to the mat. Bickle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tom Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yellow Belt Casey.
Bickle avoids the body shot from Casey.
Bickle moves into range and clinches up with Casey.
Casey blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casey.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Bickle lands a left hand.
Bickle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bickle misses with some punches.
Casey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bickle misses with some punches.
Bickle misses with a punch on the inside.
Bickle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bickle prevents it.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Casey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bickle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Casey blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Casey blocking some punches.
Bickle tries a knee to the head but Casey blocks it.
Bickle digs a right hand underneath Casey's ribcage. Casey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Bickle on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casey.
Nice body punch from Bickle - that landed with a thud.
Bickle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Bickle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bickle swings widly with a right hand
and Casey finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bickle.
Bickle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casey can do to turn this around?
Casey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bickle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bickle darts in and clinches Casey up against the cage.
Tom Bickle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bickle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Casey blocks a body shot from Bickle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Casey is looking for a kimura here.
Casey is trying to work for a kimura but Bickle is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle won't allow Casey to pass to mount.
Bickle wants to get back to his feet.
Casey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Casey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bickle has given up his back.
Bickle turns into Casey and is now in his guard.
Bickle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Casey on the ground.
Bickle wants to pass the guard but Casey is keeping the position.
Casey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Casey wants to pass the guard but Bickle is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bickle keeping full guard, as Casey tries to pass.
Casey looking to sit in guard and control but Bickle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Casey keeping moving, preventing Bickle from controlling successfully.
Casey is pulling down on Bickle's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bickle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bickle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bickle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Casey.
Bickle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Casey backwards.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Casey.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Bickle.
Casey jumps guard but Bickle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Casey is trying to pull guard but Bickle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tom Bickle will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bickle looks to land a right hand but Casey moved out of range.
Tom Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Casey.
A quick step to the side and Bickle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Casey throws a body punch but Bickle moves out of range.
Casey staying out of range there.
Casey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Casey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Casey circles away.
Bickle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey cracks a nice hook into Bickle's ribs.
Casey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bickle.
Bickle scores with a hook.
Bickle moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casey backwards.
Bickle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Bickle.
Bickle scores with a shoulder strike.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Casey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Casey tries to pull guard but Bickle forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
Bickle misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tom Bickle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yellow Belt Casey.
Bickle lands a body punch.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
Bickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casey's elbow.
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle looking to throw knees to the head but Casey is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle lands a right hand.
Bickle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bickle looking to throw knees to the head but Casey is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Bickle.
Bickle prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Casey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bickle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casey wants to take the fight to the mat but Bickle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yellow Belt Casey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bickle working aggressively here.
Bickle misses with a knee to the head.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Casey goes for a takedown attempt but Bickle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Casey tries to score with a low kick but Bickle moves his leg out of the way.
Casey throws a lazy body kick
letting Bickle counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tom Bickle is winning the standup battle so far.
Bickle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Casey.
Tom Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bickle misses with a leg kick.
Bickle clinches up with Casey and pushes him back against the cage.
Casey blocking some punches.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the head but Casey blocks with his arms.
Casey blocking some punches.
Bickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
Bickle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bickle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Casey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bickle to keep the fight standing.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Tom Bickle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Casey blocks an uppercut.
Bickle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Bickle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bickle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Bickle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Mills (ranked 977 p4p, 2108 weight class) and Donnie Larkin (ranked 137 p4p, 331 weight class). Mills's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock the Dragon. Dragonball Z. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donnie Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mills tries to throw a body punch but Larkin avoids it by throwing Mills back against the cage.
Mills misses with some punches.
Mills tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Larkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mills doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Larkin fails to land.
Mills prevents the takedown attempt.
Larkin stops a takedown attempt from Mills.
Mills struggles to land a body shot inside as Larkin controls his hands.
Mills misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mills can't find room to land a body shot as Larkin controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Mills.
Larkin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Larkin manages to end up in side control.
Mills struggling a bit here.
Mills is letting Larkin control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Larkin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mills wants to control but Larkin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin controls the position.
Larkin working away.
Larkin just content to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Larkin.
Larkin working away.
Mills tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larkin working away.
Larkin cracks Mills with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mills struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Larkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mills knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Larkin trying to control the position but Mills is working away.
Larkin is staying tight to Mills's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Larkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mills is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills is working hard here to advance position.
Larkin controls the position.
Mills tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larkin just content to control the position.
Mills can't do much from the bottom here.
Larkin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Larkin.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Larkin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Larkin is putting a hurting on Mills here, landing some big shots from side control.
Larkin slows the pace down.
Larkin working away.
Mills is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.
Mills is letting Larkin control him for a moment.
Larkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mills knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mills tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mills throws a right and a left that Larkin avoids nicely.
Mills throws a sloppy head kick and Larkin moves out of range easily.
Larkin moves into the clinch.
Mills is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Larkin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mills tries a body shot but Larkin blocks it.
Mills trying to stall but Larkin improves his position.
Mills tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Larkin's elbow.
Larkin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Larkin manages to end up in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mills struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mills tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Larkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Mills's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mills tries to bench press Larkin off him but Larkin keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Larkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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Mills is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larkin taking a breather here.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mills keeps working.
Larkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mills has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mills isn't going anywhere.
Mills is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Larkin is controlling him well.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Mills is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin working the ground and pound from side control.
Larkin working away.
Donnie Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larkin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mills can't do much from the bottom here.
Mills being controlled for a moment.
Mills is trying to get back to half guard.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Mills is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mills is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
More stalling from Larkin.
Mills tries to bench press Larkin off him but Larkin keeps the position.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larkin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Larkin controlling the position from side mount.
Mills struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Larkin controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Larkin 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Larkin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mills is trying to defend but Larkin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mills wants to stand back up but Larkin manages to pass into side control.
Larkin trying to control the position but Mills is working away.
Larkin landing strikes.
Mills tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mills holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Mills is letting Larkin control him for a moment.
Larkin wants to control but Mills is keeping him busy.
Larkin tries for a kimura but Mills is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mills's face as Larkin controls the position.
Larkin working the ground and pound.
Larkin happy to just control the position for now.
Larkin is continuing to stall.
Larkin trying to control the position but Mills is working away.
Larkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mills haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mills is trying to control Larkin's posture but Larkin avoids it.
Larkin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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.
Mills holds on to Larkin's head and controls the position momentarily.
Larkin controlling from side mount.
Larkin lands an elbow.
Mills tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mills struggling a bit here.
Larkin wants to control but Mills is keeping him busy.
Mills manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Larkin slips a nice elbow through Mills's hands, connecting with Mills's forehead.
Larkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Larkin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mills tries to hold on but Larkin postures up.
Larkin content just to control the position here.
Mills tries to lock up and control but Larkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donnie Larkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills wants to control but Larkin is having none of it.
Mills is looking to improve his position but Larkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Larkin controlling from mount.
Mills in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Edward Mills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mills wants to control but Larkin is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larkin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Larkin!
In his post fight interview, Donnie Larkin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bagel Boss (ranked 1315 p4p, 1602 weight class) and Guy Le Franc (ranked 182 p4p, 223 weight class). Boss's entrance music is 6 Foot 7 Foot. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guy Le Franc!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Franc keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Le Franc throws a lazy head kick
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boss avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Le Franc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boss, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Boss fails to land.
Boss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Le Franc stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Franc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boss, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boss.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily.
Le Franc lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Le Franc fails to land with a series of punches.
Boss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boss misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Le Franc connects with a crisp jab.
Le Franc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Franc throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le Franc throws a nice looking combination but Boss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boss darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boss lands a big head kick that sends Le Franc tumbling to the mat! Boss takes a step backwards and waves Le Franc back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Le Franc throws a lazy head kick
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Le Franc 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!
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Le Franc throws a hook but Boss blocks it.
Le Franc tries to clinch up but Boss circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Franc blocks a jab.
Le Franc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le Franc lands a high kick!
Le Franc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Franc throws a sloppy head kick and Boss moves out of range easily.
It looked like Boss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Le Franc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Boss jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Le Franc moves out of range as Boss strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss lands a big head kick that sends Le Franc tumbling to the mat! Boss takes a step backwards and waves Le Franc back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Le Franc is still on wobbly legs! Can Boss finish him?
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
Boss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Le Franc misses with a head kick.
Le Franc seems to have recovered his senses.
Boss misses with a straight right.
Le Franc throws a head kick but Boss moves out of range.
Boss misses with a hook. Le Franc ducked under it nicely.
Boss throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss looks for the body kick but Le Franc saw that one coming.
Le Franc scores with a head kick.
 It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Le Franc throws a hook to the side of Boss's head but Boss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Boss misses the target.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc is looking to clinch.
Boss throws a body shot but no joy.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le Franc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boss misses with a low kick as Le Franc jumps back.
Boss throws a shot from downtown. Le Franc moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Le Franc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Le Franc looks to land a right hand but Boss moved out of range.
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Boss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Le Franc takes one to the side of the head.
Boss lets loose with a powerful body kick. Le Franc will feel that in the morning.
A clash of legs there as Le Franc blocks the low kick.
Le Franc misses with a body shot
and Boss counters with a nice uppercut.
Le Franc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss throws a jab when Le Franc was well out of range.
Le Franc throws a sloppy head kick
and Boss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Le Franc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boss is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Boss lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss is looking to chop away at Le Franc's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc checks a low kick from Boss.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss lands with a good body shot.
Le Franc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boss counters with an outside leg kick.
Boss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Franc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Franc is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Le Franc misses with an uppercut.
Boss fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses.
Boss avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Boss is looking to slow Le Franc down with leg kicks.
Le Franc tries to clinch but Boss moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Le Franc rushes Boss and presses him up against the cage.
Le Franc has Boss pressed against the cage, preventing Boss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boss has had enough of the clinch but Le Franc keeps him there for the moment.
Le Franc breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Le Franc does no damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bagel Boss dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Franc sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Franc throws a head kick that Boss semi-blocks.
Le Franc avoids the head kick by Boss.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Bagel Boss is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Franc feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boss dips to his left and cracks Le Franc with an uppercut!
Le Franc drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Le Franc misses the jab.
Boss throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Franc walks into a left hand.
Boss lands a big uppercut and Le Franc crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Le Franc looks OK. Boss waves Le Franc back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boss is looking to land body kicks.
Boss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Franc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boss.
Despite the aggression on Le Franc's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Franc throws a lazy head kick
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le Franc rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le Franc ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boss misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boss moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLe Franc.
Le Franc throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Boss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boss smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Le Franc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boss misses with a jab to the body
and Le Franc counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Boss is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boss avoids the head kick by Le Franc.
Boss misses with a straight right.
Le Franc connects with the punch.
Le Franc jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Le Franc throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Le Franc.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from Le Franc.
Boss slips under a jab from Le Franc.
Le Franc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Le Franc misses with a few strikes there.
Boss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circling - Boss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boss lands a nice shot that snaps Le Franc's head back.
Boss feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Le Franc sprawling to the canvas! Le Franc rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Boss finish him?!
Boss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Le Franc throws a head kick that misses.
Le Franc is looking to clinch but Boss is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Boss misses the target.
Boss sends Le Franc crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Boss is motioning to the referee to let Le Franc up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Le Franc swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Boss is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boss circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Le Franc to the canvas! Le Franc doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Boss keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bagel Boss!
A victorious Bagel Boss 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Lentz (ranked 1312 p4p, 837 weight class) and Akara Kongsangchai (ranked 188 p4p, 125 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Lentz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akara Kongsangchai!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongsangchai misses the jab.
Kongsangchai drops his hands momentarily and Lentz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kongsangchai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch up.
Kongsangchai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lentz. Lentz obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Lentz misses.
Lentz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kongsangchai.
Lentz misses with a straight right.
Lentz throws a right hand that misses
and Kongsangchai counters with a one-two to the body.
Lentz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kongsangchai circles away quickly and effectively.
Lentz throws a leg kick
letting Kongsangchai counter with a right hand.
Lentz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Kongsangchai misses its intended target.
Kongsangchai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kongsangchai tries to move into range but Lentz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kongsangchai moves into the clinch successfully.
Lentz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Lentz misses.
Lentz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kongsangchai on the side of the head.
Lentz's corner calls for a 1-2. Lentz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kongsangchai looks to land a combination but Lentz avoids it well.
Kongsangchai misses with a body punch
and Lentz counters with a series of strikes. Kongsangchai will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongsangchai tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Kongsangchai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lentz throws a quick counter head kick but Kongsangchai was just out of range.
Kongsangchai looks winded!
Kongsangchai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kongsangchai throws a right hand that misses
and Lentz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai misses with a combination
and Lentz counters with an outside leg kick.
Lentz tests Kongsangchai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Lentz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lentz tests Kongsangchai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kongsangchai is rocked!
Lentz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kongsangchai on the side of the head.
Kongsangchai is still on wobbly legs! Can Lentz finish him?
Lentz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lentz loads up on a big right hand but Kongsangchai slips the punch.
Kongsangchai throws a head kick but Lentz moves out of range.
Kongsangchai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lentz. Lentz obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lentz thuds his right hand into Kongsangchai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lentz closes the distance and clinches.
Lentz misses with some punches.
Lentz breaks from the clinch.
Kongsangchai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lentz manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lentz forces Kongsangchai back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Lentz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Lentz.
Kongsangchai seems to have recovered his senses.
Lentz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lentz throws a shot from downtown. Kongsangchai moves away and avoids it.
Lentz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kongsangchai on the side of the head.
Lentz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kongsangchai needs to keep his hands up - Lentz had a free shot at his head there.
Lentz misses with a few strikes there.
Lentz throws an overhand right that lands on Kongsangchai's shoulder, as Kongsangchai tries to avoid the shot.
Lentz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kongsangchai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lentz lands with a straight right. Kongsangchai didn't see that one coming.
Lentz punishes Kongsangchai's body with a nice straight punch.
Kongsangchai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lentz.
It looked like Lentz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kongsangchai.
Lentz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lentz scores with a jab to the body.
Lentz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lentz jabs Kongsangchai right on the nose. Kongsangchai blinks but takes it well.
Lentz gets tackled into the cage by Kongsangchai. Kongsangchai maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lentz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lentz.
Lentz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Lentz on the inside.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Lentz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lentz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lentz - that landed with a thud.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Lentz.
Lentz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kongsangchai throws a wild hook but Lentz just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kongsangchai gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Lentz raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Lentz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hermann (ranked 793 p4p, 1253 weight class) and Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 71 p4p, 114 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guilherme Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncalves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hermann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hermann slips under a jab from Goncalves.
Hermann moves forwards but Goncalves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goncalves connects with a jab.
Goncalves throws an overhand right that lands on Hermann's shoulder, as Hermann tries to avoid the shot.
Goncalves with a hook.
Hermann throws a head kick but Goncalves moves out of range.
Goncalves throws a big shot that misses.
Hermann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hermann under the eye.
Hermann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hermann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goncalves throws out the jab.
Goncalves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermann throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Goncalves throws the left hand but Hermann avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Hermann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goncalves.
Goncalves misses with a straight right.
Goncalves tries to bum rush Hermann with a series of wild strikes but Hermann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hermann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goncalves lands the left hand.
Goncalves throws a right hand that misses
and Hermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goncalves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermann.
Goncalves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hermann doesn't seem bothered though.
Goncalves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Goncalves there.
Hermann scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hermann swats away the attempt to clinch by Goncalves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves misses with an uppercut. Hermann saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Hermann misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goncalves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses.
Goncalves lands the left hand.
Goncalves scores with a punch to the head.
Hermann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goncalves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hermann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goncalves might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Goncalves rushes Hermann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hermann stalling in the clinch but Goncalves improves position.
Goncalves digs a right hand into Hermann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hermann's gas tank.
Goncalves looking to stall.
Hermann is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermann tries a body shot but Goncalves blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goncalves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hermanns head.
Hermann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Goncalves.
Hermann throws a leg kick but Goncalves moved away.
Goncalves scores with a jab. Hermann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Goncalves slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goncalves moves into range and clinches up with Hermann.
Hermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goncalves's elbow.
Goncalves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Goncalves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hermann content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermann can't find room to land a body shot as Goncalves controls the action.
Hermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Hermann.
Hermann is struggling to control the position.
Goncalves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Hermann.
Goncalves misses with some punches.
Goncalves is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goncalves as Hermann tries to tie him up.
Goncalves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goncalves looks to land a combination but Hermann avoids it well.
Hermann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hermann will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goncalves catches Hermann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Goncalves.
Hermann throws a low kick, looking for Goncalves's leg but Goncalves calmly moves out of range.
Goncalves misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Goncalves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goncalves looks to land a combination but Hermann avoids it well.
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hermann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermann is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goncalves misses with a looping right.
Goncalves misses with a body punch
and Goncalves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hermann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hermann lands with a good body shot.
A head kick by Goncalves misses
and Hermann counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hermann misses with a wild body shot.
Hermann swats away the attempt to clinch by Goncalves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Hermann moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Goncalves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goncalves.
Goncalves throws a hook to the side of Hermann's head but Hermann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann missing with a left hand there. Goncalves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goncalves cracks Hermann with an open hand slap.
Hermann tries to land a leg kick but Goncalves saw it coming and moves away.
Goncalves wants to clinch.
Goncalves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Goncalves. That snapped Hermann's head back.
Goncalves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goncalves is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hermann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goncalves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goncalves takes a swing at Hermann's ribcage but misses.
Hermann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goncalves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circling - Goncalves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Hermann misses its target.
Goncalves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hermann misses its intended target.
Hermann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goncalves misses the jab.
Hermann throws a quick counter head kick but Goncalves was just out of range.
Goncalves with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goncalves lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Goncalves connects with a looping right hand.
Goncalves avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Hermann just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Goncalves misses.
Goncalves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hermann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goncalves.
Hermann loads up on a big right hand but Goncalves slips the punch.
Goncalves lands a really nice looking cross but Hermann seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Goncalves backs away, Hermann returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hermann lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Goncalves.
Hermann appears to be looking for a big counter.
Goncalves lands a nice shot that snaps Hermann's head back.
Goncalves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hermann.
Hermann was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goncalves fails to land with a series of punches.
Hermann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hermann ducks under a wild hook from Goncalves.
Hermann misses the shot to the body.
Goncalves scores with a body shot.
Goncalves cracks Hermann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hermann throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Hermann misses.
Goncalves throws a lazy right hand but Hermann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Hermann moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hermann tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goncalves cracks Hermann with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goncalves slips under a jab from Hermann.
Hermann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goncalves.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Hermann moved out of range.
Goncalves throws a right hand that Hermann ducks under and follows up with a left that Hermann also avoids with ease.
Goncalves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hermann.
Goncalves clinches up against the cage.
Hermann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goncalves taking a breather.
Goncalves blocks a body shot from Hermann.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Goncalves controls his hands.
Hermann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Goncalves controls his hands.
Goncalves throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Goncalves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hermann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
A left lands for Goncalves.
Goncalves throws out a powerful jab.
Hermann tries to move into range but Goncalves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hermann fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Goncalves looks to land a left hand but Hermann moved out of range nicely.
Hermann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Goncalves there.
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Hermann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermann throws a quick counter head kick but Goncalves was just out of range.
Hermann takes a swing at Goncalves's ribcage but misses.
Hermann is looking to wear down Goncalves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Hermann lands but Goncalves takes it in his stride.
Goncalves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hermann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermann is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goncalves.
Hermann misses with an uppercut. Goncalves saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Hermann moved out of range.
Goncalves scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goncalves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Goncalves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermann misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Goncalves.
Goncalves is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goncalves connects with a looping right hand.
Goncalves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hermann.
Hermann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermann blocks a jab.
Goncalves is looking to clinch but Hermann is avoiding it.
It looked like Hermann wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karl Hermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves lands a jab-cross combination.
Goncalves takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goncalves fails to land.
Goncalves swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hermann.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermann pressing his opponent against the cage.
Goncalves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermann tries to work over Goncalves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermann stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermann tries a body shot but Goncalves blocks it.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hermann taking a breather.
Goncalves swings wildly with an uppercut but Hermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hermann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hermann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goncalves.
A big right from Goncalves misses.
It looked like Hermann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goncalves.
Goncalves digs a good body shot into Hermann's ribs.
A good leg kick by Hermann.
Hermann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Goncalves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goncalves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hermann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goncalves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hermann is looking for a counter combo.
Hermann throws out a leg kick but Goncalves moves out of range and Hermann only half commits.
Goncalves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hermann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hermann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hermann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hermann looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hermann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goncalves.
Goncalves tests Hermann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goncalves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hermann.
It looked like Hermann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goncalves.
A low kick lands for Goncalves.
Goncalves lands a really nice looking cross but Hermann seems unphased.
Hermann staying out of range there.
Hermann is looking to counter punch.
Goncalves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hermann counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goncalves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goncalves is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hermann drops his hands momentarily and Goncalves takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Goncalves thuds his right hand into Hermann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Goncalves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goncalves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Goncalves!
Guilherme Goncalves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Roy (ranked 375 p4p, 544 weight class) and Marchrius Rossi (ranked 60 p4p, 81 weight class). Rossi has chosen Metal Slug Theme as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 36 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rob Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Marchrius Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Rossi misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rossi misses with a body shot.
Marchrius Rossi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy slips a jab from Rossi.
An attempted straight right counter from Roy misses the target.
Roy checks a low kick from Rossi.
Roy is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi thumps Roy with a low kick.
Roy scores with a nice strike.
Roy moves out of range as Rossi throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi throws a jab but it's blocked by Roy.
Rossi throws a looping overhand right but Roy ducks down to avoid it.
Rossi tries a low kick but Roy avoids it.
Rossi throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a low kick, right behind Rossi 's knee.
Rossi misses with a straight right.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Roy counter with a right hand.
Rossi throws a hook but Roy blocks it.
Roy lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rossi misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rossi.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
Roy is looking to slow Rossi down with leg kicks.
Roy throws a lazy body kick
and Rossi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossi slips a jab from Roy.
Roy clinches with his opponent.
Roy lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Roy controlling the action here for a moment.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Roy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roy tries to throw a body punch but Rossi avoids it by throwing Roy back against the cage.
Rossi throws a head punch that misses.
Roy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi is trying to break free.
Rossi tries to work over Roy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Rossi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roy blocks a leg kick.
Rossi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Roy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rossi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rossi throws out the jab.
Roy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rossi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roy blocks a leg kick.
Roy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Roy 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.
Roy misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Roy slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Roy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Roy does it's job there.
Roy slips a straight right by Rossi.
Roy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Rossi throws a shot from downtown. Roy moves away and avoids it.
Rossi throws a body punch but Roy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses.
It looks like Roy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Roy scores with a jab. Rossi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rossi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Roy gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Roy!
Post fight, Rob Roy took to the microphone: 'Tosen- brave heart respect'.
The defeated Marchrius Rossi had this to say: 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zett Jukassa (ranked 201 p4p, 210 weight class) and Nick Barkley (ranked 24 p4p, 25 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zett Jukassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Barkley misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Jukassa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Jukassa slips under a jab.
Jukassa walks into a stiff left hand from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Barkley misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukassa.
Barkley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jukassa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley tries to work over Jukassa's front leg with a kick but Jukassa checks it.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Barkley throws a leg kick which misses Jukassa's front leg but catches the back leg as Jukassa tries to avoid it.
Barkley throws a chopping leg kick but Jukassa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barkley.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley scores with a sloppy right hand. Jukassa should have avoided that one.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukassa manages to avoid it.
Jukassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barkley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barkley misses with a looping left.
Barkley misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley wants to slow Jukassa down by chopping away at his legs.
Jukassa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barkley.
Jukassa throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barkley let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barkley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Barkley.
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.
Barkley slips a jab from Jukassa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley loads up on a big right hand but Jukassa slips the punch.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barkley throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukassa.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa misses with a jab to the body
and Barkley counters with a low kick, right behind Jukassa 's knee.
Barkley scores with a jab. Jukassa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukassa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukassa.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barkley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barkley tries to land a body kick
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Barkley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jukassa doesn't seem phased though.
Barkley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barkley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jukassa takes a step back to recover.
Barkley throws a hook but Jukassa avoids it easily.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
Barkley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley misses with a low kick.
Nick Barkley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barkley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukassa moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Barkley throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Jukassa moved out of range.
Barkley scores with a nice head shot.
Crunch! Barkley slams his shin into Jukassa's torso.
Barkley digs a good body shot into Jukassa's ribs.
Barkley throws a shot from downtown. Jukassa moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Jukassa ducks down to avoid it.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Barkley.
Nick Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barkley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barkley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barkley looks for the body kick but Jukassa saw that one coming.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Barkley.
A big left from Barkley misses.
Barkley on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jukassa throws a big shot that misses.
Barkley misses the body punch
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Jukassa ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Jukassa throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barkley.
Jukassa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukassa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jukassa defending well as Barkley loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley works Jukassa's body with a nice hook.
Barkley misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Barkley misses.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley throws a looping overhand right but Jukassa ducks down to avoid it.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barkley slaps away a takedown attempt from Jukassa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barkley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jukassa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Barkley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Barkley looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukassa is just out of range.
Jukassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jukassa takes one on the button.
Barkley missing with a left hand there. Jukassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Jukassa misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barkley, as that shot connected.
Barkley misses with a body punch
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley lands a leg kick that knocks Jukassa off balance momentarily.
Jukassa needs to keep his hands up - Barkley had a free shot at his head there.
Jukassa loads up on a big right hand but Barkley slips the punch.
Barkley throws out a counter right but Jukassa avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barkley misses with a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barkley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a straight right.
Barkley lands with a straight right. Jukassa didn't see that one coming.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley throws a hook but Jukassa blocks it.
Barkley lands a right hook to the body.
Barkley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukassa misses the target.
Barkley is trying to counter with his kicks.
Barkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley throws a push kick but Jukassa slaps the foot to one side.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Barkley manages to avoid it.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley catches Jukassa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barkley thinking.
Jukassa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jukassa looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Jukassa misses with an uppercut. Barkley saw that one coming.
A jab from Barkley does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukassa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barkley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Barkley connects with a solid leg kick.
Barkley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jukassa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley throws a poor cross that misses
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Barkley. That snapped Jukassa's head back.
Barkley misses with a body shot.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Barkley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barkley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Barkley!
Nick Barkley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Mataitai (ranked 230 p4p, 607 weight class) and Vernon Creed (ranked 34 p4p, 96 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vernon Creed!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mataitai stuns Creed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Creed lands the left hand.
It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Mataitai throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
Mataitai looks to land a left hand but Creed moved out of range nicely.
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Creed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mataitai tries to clinch there but Creed circles away.
Mataitai misses with a right hand
and Creed counters with a big right hand! Oh Mataitai is in trouble here! Creed follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vernon Creed!
Vernon Creed was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Willy Mataitai spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Anderson (ranked 22 p4p, 39 weight class) and Karim Johnson (ranked 5 p4p, 3 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bassically by Tei Shi. The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: Don't say nuthin'. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Karim Johnson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Anderson swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Noah Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Anderson throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Johnson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson 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.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Karim Johnson has been cut.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson lands a front kick.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson cracks Johnson with a big right hand and Johnson goes down!
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson postures up.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Anderson is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a good low kick that Anderson was not able to check.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Anderson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson slips under a jab from Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Anderson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Anderson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Anderson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Johnson to the ground! Anderson dives into full mount looking to finish!
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johnson tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to stand up.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson content just to control the position here.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Anderson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Anderson takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Noah Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Anderson stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Johnson keeps Anderson at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noah Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a low kick, right behind Anderson 's knee.
A jab from Anderson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a nice body kick.
Anderson throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Johnson blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Noah Anderson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Anderson swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anderson keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Anderson counters with a right hand that sends Johnson tumbling to the canvas! Can Anderson finish him? He dives into Johnson's guard looking to do just that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Noah Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Johnson! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Johnson is pulling down on Anderson's head to control his posture.
Anderson postures up.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson continues to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Anderson had his way with Karim Johnson in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A jab from Johnson misses.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Anderson moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Johnson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
Karim Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson slips under a jab.
And Johnson responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson cracks Johnson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Johnson falls backwards against the cage. Anderson follows up with more strikes that drop Johnson to his knees. Anderson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Johnson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Anderson!
An out of breath Noah Anderson 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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