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CWFL Stand Up Semi-Final PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Foxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janno Kivessoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foxx's entrance music is Eye of the tiger. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kivessoo's choice of entrance music: Children Of Bodom - Blooddrunk. Steve Foxx has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Foxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Janno Kivessoo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foxx takes a swing at Kivessoo's ribcage but misses.
Foxx throws a hook to the side of Kivessoo's head but Kivessoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kivessoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Foxx.
Foxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Kivessoo tries to sprawl out of it but Foxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kivessoo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foxx throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kivessoo.
Foxx looks to score with a jab to the body but Kivessoo is just out of range.
Steve Foxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kivessoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foxx.
Foxx works over Kivessoo's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Janno Kivessoo has been cut.
A combination from Foxx does no damage.
Foxx moves in looking to clinch but Kivessoo pushes him off.
Foxx throws a shot to the body.
Foxx throws a head kick but Kivessoo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foxx misses with a body shot.
Foxx throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foxx misses with a low kick.
Foxx lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Foxx tries to clinch but Kivessoo is having none of it.
Kivessoo tries to clinch up but Foxx circles away and keeps his distance.
Foxx has a takedown stuffed.
Foxx is looking to wear down Kivessoo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Foxx misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kivessoo.
Kivessoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Foxx fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Foxx with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Foxx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foxx shoots in looking for a takedown. Kivessoo tries to sprawl out of it but Foxx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kivessoo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Foxx tries to bum rush Kivessoo with a series of wild strikes but Kivessoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kivessoo leaves Foxx with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Foxx is breathing heavily.
Foxx misses with a straight right.
Foxx throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kivessoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foxx throws a chopping leg kick but Kivessoo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kivessoo clinches up against the ropes.
Kivessoo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kivessoo.
Kivessoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kivessoo on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kivessoo.
A right hook to the body lands for Kivessoo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivessoo.
Kivessoo lands a left hand.
Foxx is rocked!
Kivessoo dips a shoulder and cracks Foxx with a mighty uppercut! Foxx falls back against the ropes and Kivessoo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Foxx is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kivessoo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Janno Kivessoo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Higham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Masahiko kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Higham!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kimura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Higham is retaining full guard.
Higham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
kimura thows a big elbow that misses.
kimura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Higham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
kimura scoring with some ground and pound.
kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Higham trying to control the position here.
Higham is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and kimura defends well.
kimura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Higham defends the submission attempt.
kimura moves into full mount! Higham won't be happy about that!
kimura works his way to his opponent's back.
That's two 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.
kimura not allowing Higham to control his hands.
Higham staying busy and making it hard for kimura to control.
kimura is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Higham knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Higham for a finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - kimura's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Higham right now.
kimura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Higham tries to roll but kimura sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higham rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
kimura is working for a submission of some sort.
Higham actively working from the bottom here.
Higham looking for submissions off his back.
Higham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but kimura pulls his head out easily.
That's four 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.
kimura controlling the action here.
Higham actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Higham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
kimura wants to sweep here but Higham controlling him for the moment.
kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Higham uses it to pass to side control.
Higham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masahiko kimura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Higham fails with the takedown
and kimura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Higham keeping moving, preventing kimura from controlling successfully.
kimura is really struggling to control Higham but he's trying to hold on to the position.
kimura won't allow Higham to sweep him here.
kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
kimura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Higham is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of kimura, into his guard.
Higham slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
kimura is not content to let Higham control the position.
Higham goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, kimura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Higham but great work by kimura.
kimura has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Higham!
Higham is squirming around, avoiding kimura's attempts to control the action.
Higham is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
kimura wants to control the pace but Higham is squirming around nicely.
kimura is stalling here but it's allowed Higham to get half guard.
Higham makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Higham.
kimura wants to control from the top but Higham keeps moving.
Higham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. kimura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. kimura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kimura controls from within his opponent's guard.
Higham keeping moving, preventing kimura from controlling successfully.
kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Higham manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Higham goes for an armbar but kimura turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from kimura.
Higham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Higham is breathing heavily.
Higham working for a triangle but kimura defends it easily.
kimura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Higham is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Higham has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Masahiko kimura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Higham tries to clinch but kimura moves away
so kimura counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Higham had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. kimura defends it easily.
Higham keeping full guard, as kimura tries to pass.
Masahiko kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
kimura pushes down on Higham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
kimura moves into full mount! Higham won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higham manages to regain half guard. Good work.
kimura looking for a submission but Higham manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higham not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Higham has his foot on kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Higham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
kimura throws a strike but Higham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Higham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but kimura manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Higham has kimura in his guard.
Higham has his foot on kimura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. kimura works his way back into a safe position though.
Higham keeping moving, preventing kimura from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Higham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Higham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Higham!
Higham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Higham is trying to get an arm triangle but kimura is defending well.
kimura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kimura is pulling down on Higham's head to control his posture.
Higham trying to control but kimura is working from the bottom.
kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
kimura looking to control.
Higham drops back looking for a leg! kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and kimura manages to kick Higham off! Higham jumps back into kimura's guard.
kimura keeping moving, preventing Higham from controlling successfully.
Keith Higham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masahiko kimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Higham stopping the sweep attempt from kimura.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masahiko kimura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well kimura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masahiko kimura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey comes to the ring accompanied by E-17 "Deep". Brian Harvey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Harvey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harvey to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Harvey as Gracie shoots in.
Harvey just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Harvey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harvey throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Harvey misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harvey throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Harvey.
Brian Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffson Gracie.
Harvey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brian Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harvey did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Gracie is thwarting Harvey's attempts to control the position.
Harvey is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Harvey wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Harvey is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harvey lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harvey throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brian Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harvey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harvey misses the shot to the body.
Harvey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Harvey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harvey leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harvey, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey misses with a hook.
Gracie defending well as Harvey loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie lands a jab to Harvey's midsection.
Harvey misses the shot to the body.
Harvey scores with a nice head shot.
Harvey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Harvey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harvey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harvey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Harvey misses.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Harvey.
Harvey tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Harvey trying to control the position but instead, Gracie has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harvey into the ropes.
Harvey throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie is working for takedown but Harvey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harvey stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Harvey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Harvey scores with a jab to the body.
Brian Harvey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Harvey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Harvey misses the body punch
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harvey's guard.
Harvey working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Harvey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harvey is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey wants to sweep but no luck.
Harvey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Harvey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harvey misses with a straight right.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Harvey avoids nicely.
Harvey misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Harvey fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Harvey is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control from Harvey's half guard. Harvey has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harvey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harvey is keeping the position for now.
Harvey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Harvey tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harvey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harvey manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Harvey defending well.
Harvey is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Harvey regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harvey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harvey is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Harvey.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harvey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brian Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffson Gracie.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harvey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffson Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvey misses with a series of wild punches.
Harvey misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Harvey.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harvey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harvey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harvey as he jumps to the side.
Harvey misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Harvey misses its intended target.
Harvey throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harvey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Harvey misses the target.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harvey defends it nicely.
Brian Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffson Gracie.
Harvey misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie clinches up with Harvey and pushes him back against the ropes.
Harvey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harvey throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Harvey misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harvey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harvey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie up against the ropes.
Harvey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harvey lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie has Harvey pressed against the ropes, preventing Harvey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harvey working aggressively here.
Harvey has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Harvey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Harvey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harvey avoiding damage as Gracie throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gracie as Harvey tries to tie him up.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Harvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Harvey.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Harvey throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey lands with a nice combination. Gracie backs away looking to recover.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harvey tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harvey to the ground. Harvey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie trying to stall but Harvey improves his position.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Harvey. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harvey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harvey sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harvey.
Harvey is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harvey is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffson Gracie really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harvey is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harvey keeps working.
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Harvey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Harvey looking for submissions off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harvey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Harvey misses the jab.
Harvey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harvey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Harvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harvey throws a combination that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Harvey defending well.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Harvey is working to get back to half guard.
Jeffson Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Harvey is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take Harvey's back here but Harvey is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Harvey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Harvey.
Harvey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harvey defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie is trying to stick to Harvey's back but Harvey is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Harvey.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harvey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harvey thows a big elbow that misses.
Harvey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harvey is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffson Gracie dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gracie dives in and grabs Harvey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harvey pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harvey.
Harvey tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Harvey misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Harvey keeps it at a distance.
Harvey connects with a body shot.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brian Harvey is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harvey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvey is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Harvey to sweep him here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Harvey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harvey keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harvey lands with an overhand left.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harvey tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harvey to the ground. Harvey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harvey misses with the combination.
Harvey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two 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.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Harvey circles away and keeps his distance.
Harvey throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Brian Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffson Gracie.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harvey was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie stands and throws Harvey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harvey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully.
Harvey landing with the ground and pound.
Jeffson Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Harvey postures up.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harvey trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brian Harvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Harvey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Harvey wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Harvey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffson Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffson Gracie! Jeffson Gracie retains his bantamweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Marroquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristofy Napps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristofy Napps has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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260 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Marroquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofy Napps!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Napps throws a big shot that misses.
Marroquin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Napps. Beautiful body shot.
Napps lands with a nice body punch.
Napps missing with a left hand there. Marroquin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marroquin moves out of range of the leg kick from Napps.
Napps throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marroquin lands a nice hook to Napps's body. Napps takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marroquin throws a combination that misses
and Napps counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marroquin drops his hands momentarily and Napps takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Mario Marroquin has been cut.
Napps throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marroquin counters with a stiff right hand.
Napps misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marroquin counters with a stiff right hand.
Napps looks to score with a jab to the body but Marroquin is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napps misses with a double jab
and Marroquin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marroquin dodges the punch combination from Napps.
Napps throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marroquin. Napps does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marroquin cracks Napps with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Napps on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marroquin misses with a body shot
and Napps counters with a three punch combo that has Marroquin backing up. Marroquin nods at Napps to acknowledge the strikes.
Napps throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marroquin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Napps swings for the body but Marroquin moves out of range.
Marroquin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Napps.
Marroquin throws a lazy right hand but Napps sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Napps does no damage.
Napps scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marroquin doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marroquin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Napps with a hook.
Napps slips under a jab.
Napps thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Napps misses with a hook to the body
and Marroquin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Napps is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marroquin rather than just go for the knockout.
Napps moves out of range of the strikes.
Marroquin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kristofy Napps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marroquin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Napps.
Marroquin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marroquin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marroquin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Napps.
Napps rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marroquin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Napps moves forwards but Marroquin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napps slips a straight right by Marroquin.
The crowd cheers as Napps lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marroquin doesn't seem phased though.
Napps goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marroquin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marroquin misses with a body shot.
Marroquin slips a straight right by Napps.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marroquin. Napps does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marroquin thuds a left hand into Napps's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Napps lands a body shot.
Napps throws a sloppy head kick and Marroquin moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofy Napps dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Marroquin's cut.
That's time! Marroquin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marroquin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Napps throws a hook but Marroquin blocks it.
Marroquin misses with a body shot.
Napps falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Marroquin counter with a right hand.
Napps moves out of range of the strikes.
Napps throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kristofy Napps is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Napps.
Marroquin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Napps counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Napps digs a good body shot into Marroquin's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Napps misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marroquin counters with a three punch combo that has Napps backing up. Napps nods at Marroquin to acknowledge the strikes.
Napps swings for the body but Marroquin moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Marroquin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marroquin.
Napps rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marroquin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marroquin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Napps.
Napps looks to land a combination but Marroquin avoids it well.
Marroquin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Napps.
Napps misses with a looping right.
Marroquin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marroquin scores with a jab. Napps acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marroquin misses with a hook to the body
and Napps counters with a one-two to the body.
Napps catches Marroquin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Napps is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marroquin.
A jab from Napps misses.
Some wild striking there from Napps.
Napps catches Marroquin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Napps on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Napps misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marroquin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Napps misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin moves away from the strike by Napps.
Napps throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marroquin misses with a double jab
and Napps counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Napps takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Napps displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marroquin looks to score with a jab to the body but Napps is just out of range.
Napps keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Napps scores with a one two! Marroquin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Napps lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marroquin circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin moves out of range of the leg kick from Napps.
Marroquin swings for the body but Napps moves out of range.
Marroquin takes a swing at Napps's ribcage but misses.
Marroquin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Napps falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marroquin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marroquin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Napps.
Marroquin throws a hook but Napps avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marroquin scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Napps does no damage.
Marroquin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofy Napps showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mario Marroquin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Marroquin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Napps moves away from the strike by Marroquin.
Napps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marroquin scores with a nice right hand.
Kristofy Napps seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marroquin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Napps was well out of range. Poor timing from Marroquin.
Napps misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marroquin scores with a body shot.
Napps throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marroquin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marroquin throws a series of punches but Napps moves out of range.
Napps tries to bum rush Marroquin with a series of wild strikes but Marroquin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Napps throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marroquin misses with a combination
and Napps counters with a nice uppercut.
Napps takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marroquin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Napps uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marroquin.
Napps misses with a wild combination.
Napps uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marroquin.
Marroquin misses with a straight left.
Napps misses with a combination
and Marroquin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Napps there.
Marroquin checks a leg kick.
Napps misses with a jab, cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Napps blocks the leg kick.
Marroquin throws a one two combo.
Marroquin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Napps manages to avoid it.
Napps throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marroquin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Marroquin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marroquin moves out of range as Napps strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napps moves away.
Marroquin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marroquin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napps moves away.
A shot to the liver by Marroquin. Beautiful body shot.
Napps swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Napps misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marroquin.
Napps misses with a hook to the body
and Marroquin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marroquin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marroquin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Napps cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Napps misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Napps slips a jab and a cross from Marroquin.
Napps lands a body shot.
Napps misses with a straight right.
Napps scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Napps misses with a shot to the body
and Marroquin counters with a nice body shot.
Marroquin misses the jab.
Napps throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marroquin throws out a loose jab but Napps uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mario Marroquin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marroquin throws a sloppy body shot
and Napps counters with a three punch combo that has Marroquin backing up. Marroquin nods at Napps to acknowledge the strikes.
Kristofy Napps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marroquin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Napps.
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 Mario Marroquin.
Well Napps 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristofy Napps!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aivovaurio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cold bitch. Badr Hari will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Badr Hari!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio connects with the punch.
It looks like Badr Hari has been cut.
Aivovaurio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio has been cut.
Hari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aivovaurio closes the distance and clinches.
Aivovaurio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aivovaurio presses Hari against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aivovaurio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Aivovaurio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hari slips under a jab.
No joy there for Hari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aivovaurio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hari tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aivovaurio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hari - the referee stops the clock and Aivovaurio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hari. Aivovaurio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hari throws a head kick but Aivovaurio moves out of range.
Aivovaurio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aivovaurio throws a nice looking combination but Hari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aivovaurio lands with a straight right. Hari didn't see that one coming.
Hari works over Aivovaurio's head and body with a nice combination.
Hari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aivovaurio lands a jab-cross combination.
Aivovaurio lands a slapping body shot.
Hari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aivovaurio has Hari up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hari's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aivovaurio lands a body punch.
Aivovaurio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haris head.
Aivovaurio has Hari pressed against the ropes, preventing Hari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Aivovaurio as the two fighters clinch.
Aivovaurio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hari or not.
Aivovaurio presses Hari against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hari looks gassed!
A shot in the inside from Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hari backwards.
Aivovaurio scores with a shot to the side of Hari's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Aivovaurio.
A nice left hand lands by Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aivovaurio lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari throws a wild body kick that Aivovaurio sees coming a mile off.
Hari tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aivovaurio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aivovaurio lands with an uppercut that bounces Hari off the ropes and back into rage.
Hari tries a head kick but it misses.
Hari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Hari.
Aivovaurio looks to land a right hand but Hari moved out of range.
Hari throws a head kick but Aivovaurio moves out of range.
Aivovaurio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aivovaurio throws a shot from downtown. Hari moves away and avoids it.
Hari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aivovaurio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hari throws a sloppy head kick and Aivovaurio moves out of range easily.
Hari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aivovaurio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aivovaurio clinches.
Aivovaurio lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aivovaurio cracks Hari with a nice body shot.
Aivovaurio is leaning against Hari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aivovaurio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Aivovaurio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aivovaurio cracks Hari with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio pushes Hari back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Aivovaurio lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio lands with a right to the head.
Aivovaurio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Aivovaurio.
Hari is trying to break the clinch but Aivovaurio is controlling him.
Aivovaurio gets through Hari's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aivovaurio pushes Hari back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Aivovaurio breaks the clinch.
Hari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hari misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aivovaurio misses with a looping right.
Aivovaurio throws a body punch but Hari moves out of range.
Hari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aivovaurio.
Hari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aivovaurio.
Hari slips under a jab.
Hari misses with a body kick.
Hari scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio's cut is getting worse.
Hari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aivovaurio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hari looks to land a combination but Aivovaurio avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hari. That's going to slow Aivovaurio down.
A combination from Aivovaurio does no damage.
Aivovaurio lands a jab to the nose.
Hari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aivovaurio manages to avoid it.
Aivovaurio avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aivovaurio stalks Hari and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hari's face. Hari staggers backwards, shaken.
That has opened up Badr Hari's cut even more.
A clash of legs there as Aivovaurio blocks the low kick.
Aivovaurio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aivovaurio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Hari falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aivovaurio counters with a leg kick.
Aivovaurio misses with a looping right.
Hari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hari throws the kick towards the body but Aivovaurio avoids it.
Aivovaurio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aivovaurio misses with a body shot.
Aivovaurio misses with a wild combination.
Aivovaurio throws a hook but Hari blocks it.
Hari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aivovaurio avoids a kick to the body.
Hari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aivovaurio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aivovaurio pushes Hari up against the ropes in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hari is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio lands a body punch.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aivovaurio digs a right hand underneath Hari's ribcage. Hari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio breaks the clinch.
Aivovaurio lands with a kick to the temple. Hari shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aivovaurio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aivovaurio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aivovaurio has Hari up against the ropes in a clinch.
Aivovaurio lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio lands with a left to the head.
Aivovaurio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hari walks into a straight right hand from Aivovaurio.
Hari looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hari slips a jab and a cross from Aivovaurio.
Hari's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Hari duly obliges.
Hari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick misses from Hari.
Aivovaurio rushes Hari and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aivovaurio scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio pushes Hari back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aivovaurio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Aivovaurio scores with a hook to the body.
Aivovaurio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aivovaurio is leaning against Hari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aivovaurio lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio digs a right hand underneath Hari's ribcage. Hari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Aivovaurio manages to break the clinch.
Aivovaurio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hari drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hari throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Aivovaurio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aivovaurio scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Aivovaurio misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari fakes the leg kick and cracks Aivovaurio in the body.
Aivovaurio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Badr Hari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aivovaurio clinches up with Hari and pushes him back against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio lands a shot to the body.
Aivovaurio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hari backwards.
Aivovaurio is leaning against Hari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aivovaurio lands a hook that snaps the head of Hari backwards.
Aivovaurio works on Hari's body with a couple of short punches.
Aivovaurio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aivovaurio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aivovaurio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Aivovaurio lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio pushes Hari back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Aivovaurio.
A short right from Aivovaurio on the inside.
Aivovaurio is working Hari over against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aivovaurio is working Hari over against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Aivovaurio.
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!
Aivovaurio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aivovaurio is working Hari over against the ropes.
Aivovaurio digs a right hand into Hari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hari's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio lands a right hand.
Aivovaurio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aivovaurio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hari is looking to land body kicks.
A lazy left from Aivovaurio finds it's target.
Aivovaurio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hari on the side of the head.
Hari moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hari slips under a jab from Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio clinches up with Hari and pushes him back against the ropes.
Aivovaurio scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Aivovaurio.
A short right from Aivovaurio on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio 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! This is the final round!
Aivovaurio pushes Hari up against the ropes in a clinch.
Aivovaurio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aivovaurio is working Hari over against the ropes.
Aivovaurio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aivovaurio avoids a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aivovaurio, as that shot connected.
Hari misses with a double jab.
Hari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aivovaurio clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aivovaurio.
Nice body punch from Aivovaurio - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Aivovaurio.
Good body shot from Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio scores with a hook to the body.
Aivovaurio lands a right hand.
Hari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right handed body shot lands from Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Aivovaurio - that landed with a thud.
Aivovaurio digs a right hand into Hari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hari's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aivovaurio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aivovaurio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Aivovaurio manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aivovaurio, right into the meat.
Aivovaurio thuds his right hand into Hari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aivovaurio gets a clinch.
Aivovaurio scores with a hook to the body.
Aivovaurio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aivovaurio misses with a looping right.
Aivovaurio scores with a hook.
Hari throws a nice looking combination but Aivovaurio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aivovaurio clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Aivovaurio.
A right handed body shot lands from Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio lands an uppercut.
Aivovaurio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hari backwards.
Aivovaurio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aivovaurio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hari backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aivovaurio presses Hari against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aivovaurio lands with a right to the head.
Aivovaurio lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Aivovaurio as the two fighters clinch.
Aivovaurio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Aivovaurio - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Aivovaurio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Aivovaurio.
A body shot lands from Aivovaurio.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio pushes Hari back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Aivovaurio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio breaks from the clinch.
Aivovaurio misses with a two punch combination.
Aivovaurio tries a head kick but it misses.
Hari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aivovaurio.
Aivovaurio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hari can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aivovaurio connects with a single shot there.
Aivovaurio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hari misses with the body kick
and Hari takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hari.
Aivovaurio stalks Hari and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hari's face. Hari staggers backwards, shaken.
Hari pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aivovaurio drives through and clinches with Hari against the ropes.
Hari takes a shot to the head.
Aivovaurio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Aivovaurio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hari or not.
Aivovaurio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio is winning the standup battle so far.
Hari misses with the combination.
Hari throws a series of punches but Aivovaurio moves out of range.
Aivovaurio catches Hari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aivovaurio darts in and clinches Hari up against the ropes.
Hari is looking to break free of the clinch but Aivovaurio has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aivovaurio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aivovaurio manages to break the clinch.
Aivovaurio rushes Hari and presses him up against the ropes.
Aivovaurio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aivovaurio presses Hari against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aivovaurio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hari or not.
Aivovaurio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hari or not.
Aivovaurio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hari or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aivovaurio is leaning against Hari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aivovaurio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aivovaurio works on Hari's body with a couple of short punches.
Aivovaurio lands a nice shot to the body.
Aivovaurio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aivovaurio works on Hari's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aivovaurio lands a shoulder strike.
Aivovaurio digs a right hand into Hari's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hari's gas tank.
Aivovaurio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Badr Hari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aivovaurio is working Hari over against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aivovaurio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ridge Kusimar Aivovaurio!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Para Normal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think O Neil might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Golden Brown. Normal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'll Stick Around. 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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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey O Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Para Normal!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Neil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Normal connects with a nice looking jab.
Normal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Normal misses with a hook.
O Neil swings for the body but Normal moves out of range.
Normal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Normal tries to clinch but O Neil moves out of range.
Normal throws a lazy right hand but O Neil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Neil.
A low kick from O Neil is predictable there
and Normal counters with a body kick that stops O Neil in his tracks momentarily.
Normal clinches up against the ropes.
Normal misses with a body punch.
O Neil is looking to break free of the clinch but Normal has double underhooks.
O Neil blocks an uppercut.
Normal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Neil's efforts to push away.
Normal has O Neil pressed against the ropes, preventing O Neil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
O Neil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Normal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from O Neil fails to land.
Normal lands a body shot.
O Neil blocking some punches.
Normal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Normal digs a right hand underneath O Neil's ribcage. O Neil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Normal struggles to land a body shot inside as O Neil controls his hands.
O Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Normal.
O Neil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short left from Normal.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Normal.
O Neil is trying to force a seperation but Normal has the dominant position.
O Neil manages to break the clinch.
O Neil misses with a head kick.
Normal throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Normal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
O Neil throws a solid leg kick but Normal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Neil.
A slapping body kick lands there for Normal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil looks to land a combination but Normal avoids it well.
O Neil misses the jab.
O Neil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Normal counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body kick there by Normal.
Normal throws the kick towards the body but O Neil avoids it.
Normal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Normal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Neil.
O Neil tries to keep at a distance but Normal has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Normal as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Normal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Normal.
A hook to the body from Normal.
Normal lands with a short shot to the head.
Normal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Neil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil has had enough of the clinch but Normal keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Normal as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Normal.
O Neil is trying to force a seperation but Normal has the dominant position.
Normal misses with a body punch.
Normal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of O Neils head.
Normal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt O Neil or not.
Normal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Normal tries to throw a body punch but O Neil avoids it by throwing Normal back against the cage.
O Neil tries to circle away but Normal has him pinned against the ropes.
O Neil lands a body shot in the clinch.
Normal lands with a light punch inside.
Normal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
O Neil breaks the clinch.
Para Normal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Normal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Normal connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Normal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Normal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Neil.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Normal.
O Neil misses with a leg kick
and Normal counters with a nice uppercut.
O Neil lands a head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Normal.
O Neil throws a leg kick that misses.
O Neil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Normal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Normal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Normal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Neil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Neil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Neil works Normal's body with a nice hook.
Normal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Normal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Para Normal dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
O Neil misses with a leg kick
and Normal counters with a low kick, right behind O Neil 's knee.
O Neil avoids the body shot from Normal.
O Neil blocks the body kick.
Normal cracks the inside of O Neil's front leg.
O Neil throws a head kick that misses
and Normal counters with a nice body kick.
O Neil moves out of range as Normal throws a body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! O Neil crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Normal - the referee stops the clock and O Neil gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Normal. O Neil manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
O Neil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Normal counters with an outside leg kick.
Normal thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on O Neil if he has to take too many more of those.
Normal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Neil.
O Neil moves out of range as Normal throws a body kick.
O Neil takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Normal misses with a body kick.
O Neil will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Normal fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Neil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Normal works O Neil's body with a nice hook.
Normal lets loose with a powerful body kick. O Neil will feel that in the morning.
Normal misses with a looping right.
O Neil throws a hook but Normal blocks it.
A slow jab from O Neil misses its intended target.
Normal wants to clinch up but O Neil keeps it at a distance.
O Neil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Normal connects with a solid leg kick.
Crunch! Normal slams his shin into O Neil's torso.
O Neil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Neil throws a lazy body kick
and Normal counters with a nice body kick.
Normal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Normal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Neil moves out of range of the body kick from Normal.
O Neil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Normal lands with a nice body kick.
Normal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O Neil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Normal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Normal!
Normal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Normal forces O Neil back against the ropes and clinches.
Good body shot from Normal.
Normal prevents O Neil from breaking the clinch.
Normal lands a body punch in the clinch.
O Neil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Neil wants to get back to striking at distance but Normal won't allow it.
Normal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Normal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Normal scores with a hook to the body.
O Neil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice body punch from Normal - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Normal lands a shot to the body.
O Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Normal pushes O Neil back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
O Neil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Normal stalling against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Normal.
O Neil has had enough of the clinch but Normal keeps him there for the moment.
O Neil prevents a body shot from Normal.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
O Neil tries to break free but Normal pushes him back against the ropes.
Normal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Normal lands with a light punch inside.
O Neil tries to break the clinch but Normal is controlling the position.
Normal tries to work over O Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Normal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Normal on the inside.
O Neil breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Normal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Normal throws a head kick that misses.
O Neil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Neil throws a leg kick that is checked
and O Neil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Normal. That's going to slow O Neil down.
Normal tries to clinch there but O Neil circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Normal. That snapped O Neil's head back.
Nice cross by Normal.
Normal tries to land a front kick but O Neil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Normal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Normal lands a nice looking body shot.
Normal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Para Normal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Normal misses with a hook.
Normal staying out of range there.
O Neil moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Para Normal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
O Neil misses the body punch
and Normal counters with a thumping low kick.
Normal misses with a body kick.
Normal is looking to clinch but O Neil is avoiding it.
Normal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - O Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Normal defending well as O Neil loads up on a big left hand.
Normal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from O Neil. That one must have hurt.
O Neil throws a head kick that misses
and Normal counters with an inside leg kick.
Normal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O Neil's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Normal.
Normal motions for O Neil to come forward. Normal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Normal lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick by O Neil misses
and Normal counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Neil thows a leg kick but Normal checks it
and Normal counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Normal looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Normal.
Normal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Neil.
Normal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
O Neil fails to land with a series of punches.
O Neil clobbers Normal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
O Neil throws a hook to the side of Normal's head but Normal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Normal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Neil tries to land a leg kick but Normal saw it coming and moves away.
Normal staying out of range there.
Normal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
O Neil has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Neil there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Neil takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Normal.
Mickey O Neil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Normal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Neil scores with a hook.
Normal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick from O Neil lands but Normal takes it in his stride.
It looks like Para Normal has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Neil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
O Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Normal.
Normal tries to clinch but O Neil moves out of range.
O Neil thows a leg kick but Normal checks it
and Normal counters with a nice leg kick.
O Neil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Normal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Neil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Normal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Neil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Normal counters with a body kick that stops O Neil in his tracks momentarily.
Normal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Normal.
A nice inside leg kick there by Normal. That's going to slow O Neil down.
Normal tests O Neil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Neil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Neil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Normal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Normal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Neil moves out of range of the body kick from Normal.
O Neil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Normal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Normal connects with a solid leg kick.
Normal throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Neil moves out of range of the body kick.
Normal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Neil lands with a hook. Normal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Neil throws a hook to the side of Normal's head but Normal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Normal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Normal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Normal throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Normal is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick from Normal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Normal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Normal.
O Neil throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Normal counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Neil misses with a leg kick
and Normal finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Normal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Normal moves into range and clinches up with O Neil.
O Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Normal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Para Normal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Normal 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Para Normal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chrisi Kay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chrisi Kay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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24
178 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Santana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrisi Kay!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kay is looking to stand up but Santana won't let him.
Kay trying to control but Santana is working from the bottom.
Kay looking to pass the guard.
Santana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay.
Kay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay postures up in Santana's guard and throws a big left but Santana blocks it.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Kay from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Santana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kay moves away.
Douglas Santana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kay throws a nice looking combination but Santana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santana lands a jab to the head.
Santana throws a shot from downtown. Kay moves away and avoids it.
Kay looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santana sees it coming and defends easily.
Santana is not content to let Kay control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kay misses with a head shot. Santana uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay looking to sit in guard and control but Santana gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santana stands up from Kay's guard - Santana perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kay misses with a head kick.
Santana works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Santana as Kay shoots in.
Santana slaps away a takedown attempt from Kay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Santana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santana punishes Kay's body with a nice straight punch.
Douglas Santana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santana throws the left hand but Kay avoids the punch easily.
Santana cracks a nice hook into Kay's ribs.
Santana lands with a nice body punch.
Kay looks gassed!
Santana thuds his right hand into Kay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santana throws a body punch but Kay moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Santana dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Santana lands with a straight right. Kay didn't see that one coming.
Santana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Santana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Santana lands a body shot.
Santana throws out a loose jab but Kay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kay wants to clinch up but Santana keeps it at a distance.
Santana throws a good cross that connects.
Santana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santana as he jumps to the side.
Nice body punch from Santana.
Santana misses with a double jab.
Kay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santana just misses with a punch to the body.
Kay misses with a shot to the body
and Santana counters with a left to the body.
Douglas Santana is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay swings for the body but Santana moves out of range.
Santana throws a good cross that connects.
Santana just misses with a punch to the body.
Santana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santana circles away from the clinch attempt
and Santana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santana misses with an uppercut.
Kay tries to clinch up but Santana circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana scores with a punch to the head.
Santana looks to throw the jab but Kay is out of range.
Kay misses with a body kick.
Kay blocks a jab.
Kay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santana finds it's way round the side to connect with Kay's head.
Kay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kay walks into a straight right hand from Santana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana scores with a nice strike.
Santana throws a good cross that connects.
Chrisi Kay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kay misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.
Santana throws a body punch but Kay moves out of range.
Santana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Santana.
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!
Santana connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kay tries for a takedown but Santana circles away easily
and Kay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Douglas Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrisi Kay.
Kay is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Santana!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Santana dominated that second 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.
Santana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
It looks like Chrisi Kay has been cut.
Kay with a poor takedown
and Santana counters with a straight right hand.
Kay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santana lands with a good body shot.
Kay throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kay tries to clinch
and Kay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santana lands with a shot to the body.
Kay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santana misses with a hook.
Kay throws a low kick, looking for Santana's leg but Santana calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Santana scores with a four punch combination!
Kay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Santana counters with a stiff right hand.
Santana lands a right hook to the body.
Santana works over Kay's head and body with a nice combination.
Santana goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Santana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santana with a hook.
Santana slips under a jab from Kay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santana thuds his right hand into Kay's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kay walks into a straight right hand from Santana.
Santana scores with a hook.
Kay misses with a double jab
and Santana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kay doesn't seem bothered though.
Santana lands a really nice looking cross but Kay seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana scores with a punch to the head.
Santana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santana digs a good hook to Kay's body.
Kay walks into a straight right hand from Santana.
Kay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Santana connects with the punch.
Kay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santana counters with a nice uppercut.
Santana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kay can do to turn this around?
Santana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kay darts in trying to clinch
and Santana counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kay misses the jab.
Santana with a jab.
Kay tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Santana counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Santana.
Santana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Santana clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chrisi Kay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kay misses with a takedown attempt
and Santana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kay wants to clinch but Santana slips to the side
letting Santana counter with a right hand.
Kay tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Santana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Chrisi Kay's cut even more.
Santana lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Santana wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kay drops his hands momentarily and Santana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana scores with a sloppy right hand. Kay should have avoided that one.
Kay is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kay slips a jab from Santana.
Kay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Santana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santana loads up on a big right hand but Kay slips the punch.
Santana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kay.
Santana throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a hook but Kay blocks it.
Santana blocks a head kick by Kay.
Santana misses with a hook.
Kay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Santana is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kay asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kay goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Santana has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kay but great work by Santana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kay is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Santana is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Santana get's back to his feet.
Santana lands a lovely overhand right.
Kay moves away from the strike by Santana.
Kay gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Santana counters with a nice uppercut.
Douglas Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrisi Kay.
Kay fails with the takedown
and Santana counters with a nice uppercut.
Santana sizes up Kay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Santana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana punishes Kay's body with a nice straight punch.
Santana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kay has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kay at a distance.
Santana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab from Santana.
Santana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santana punishes Kay's body with a nice straight punch.
Santana throws a series of strikes that have Kay backpedaling.
Santana lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Santana had his way with Chrisi Kay in that round.
The cut man is working on Chrisi Kay's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Santana tests Kay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santana connects with a body shot.
Kay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santana counters with a straight right hand.
Kay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santana connects with a right hand. Kay shakes it off.
Kay clinches but Santana breaks the clinch
and Santana counters with a one-two to the body.
Kay is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santana counters with a right hand to the body.
Kay wants to clinch up but Santana keeps it at a distance.
Kay misses with a takedown attempt
and Santana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Santana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kay walks into a jab.
Santana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Santana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kay is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Santana.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santana throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Douglas Santana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrisi Kay.
Kay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Santana lunges at Kay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kay's hand.
Douglas Santana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kay closes the distance looking to clinch
and Santana counters with a series of strikes. Kay will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana lands a nice looking body shot.
Santana throws a one two combo.
Santana punishes Kay's body with a nice straight punch.
Santana scores with a decent looking hook.
Santana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Santana lands a nice hook to Kay's body. Kay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Santana.
Santana throws out a powerful jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santana, as that shot connected.
Santana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Santana connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kay's hands.
Chrisi Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santana with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Kay misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santana lands a jab.
Kay throws a hook but Santana blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Santana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santana, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:42
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:42
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Santana!
Douglas Santana retains his welterweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yamada Taiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Savage's choice of entrance music: Macho Man Theme. Randy Savage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yamada Taiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage gets a takedown into half guard.
Savage is looking for a kimura but Taiki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savage to get the leverage.
Savage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Savage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taiki defending well though.
Savage is stalling here. Taiki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Savage seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Taiki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Taiki gets to mount! Savage was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Savage is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taiki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savage is looking to escape.
Taiki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savage on the ground.
Savage is looking to get to half guard.
Savage slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savage punching from the bottom.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savage looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taiki is looking to take a break and control but Savage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Savage tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taiki wants to clinch.
Yamada Taiki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage shoots for a takedown but Taiki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savage throws a series of punches but Taiki moves out of range.
Savage shoots for a takedown but Taiki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savage looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Savage.
Taiki moves into the clinch.
Taiki scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Randy Savage has been cut.
Taiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Savage.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Savage.
Savage tries to pull guard but Taiki won't allow it.
Yamada Taiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Savage.
Taiki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Savage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taiki lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taiki lands a good knee to the midsection. Savage won't want to take too many of those.
Savage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savage takes an elbow to the temple.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Savage avoids the damage to the body.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
Taiki with a knee to the head.
Taiki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savage avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
Taiki scores with a knee to the head.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Savage.
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Savage.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt.
Taiki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taiki cracks the inside of Savage's front leg.
Savage throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taiki's waist but Taiki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savage off to one side.
Taiki fails to land with a series of punches.
Taiki moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamada Taiki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Savage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Taiki.
Taiki avoids the head kick by Savage.
Savage throws a jab when Taiki was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Taiki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taiki throws a head kick that misses.
Savage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taiki defends it nicely.
Savage steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taiki. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Taiki.
Savage chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taiki can pounce on him.
Taiki lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Taiki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savage is breathing heavily.
Savage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters circling a little - Taiki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taiki moves into the clinch.
Taiki landing knees to the body.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Savage avoids the damage to the body.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Savage is defending well for now.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Savage is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taiki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Savage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taiki keeps control of Savage as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Savage takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taiki tries a knee to the head but Savage blocks it.
Savage ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Savage no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Savage thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Taiki wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savage throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Taiki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taiki is aware though and is defending well.
Savage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taiki 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.
Taiki stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
Savage trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taiki tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
Savage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taiki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taiki throws a leg kick which misses Savage's front leg but catches the back leg as Savage tries to avoid it.
Savage is looking to clinch but Taiki is avoiding it.
Taiki clinches up with Savage and pushes him back against the ropes.
Savage tries to pull guard but Taiki won't allow it.
Yamada Taiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Savage.
Taiki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage jumps guard but Taiki stands there with Savage around his waist. Savage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Savage is defending well for now.
Taiki leaning against his opponent.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
Savage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taiki smiles and moves away.
Taiki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taiki closes the distance and clinches.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the head but Savage blocks with his arms.
Taiki throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taiki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Savage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Savage avoids it.
Savage pulls guard effortlessly.
Savage has his foot on Taiki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taiki works his way back into a safe position though.
Savage is trying to control the position but Taiki postures up.
Savage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taiki trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamada Taiki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Savage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savage fails with a takedown attempt.
Taiki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taiki delivers a nice body kick.
Savage dives in and grabs Taiki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taiki pushes down on Savage's head and hops out.
Taiki moves into the clinch.
Taiki misses with a knee to the head.
Savage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taiki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yamada Taiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Savage.
Taiki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Savage avoids it.
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taiki with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage takes a knee to the side of the body.
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taiki lands an elbow inside that Savage shrugs off.
Savage avoiding damage as Taiki throws knees to the body.
Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
Taiki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Savage.
Savage fails to pull guard.
Savage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice elbow from Taiki.
Taiki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Savage avoids it.
Savage has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Taiki clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savage missing with punches from the back.
Savage trying to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to stick to Taiki's back but Taiki is turning into Savage. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Savage's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Taiki.
Savage working for a triangle but Taiki defends it easily.
Taiki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taiki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taiki stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
Taiki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage is striking from the bottom but Taiki uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Taiki blocks the strikes from Savage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taiki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savage does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Savage tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taiki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Savage shoots for a double leg takedown but Taiki sprawls well. He's pushed Savage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taiki scoring well with a low kick there.
Taiki closes the distance and pushes Savage back into the ropes.
Savage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taiki just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Taiki tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Savage fails to pull guard.
Taiki stalling against the ropes.
Savage decides to pull guard.
Taiki forces his way into half guard.
Savage misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yamada Taiki clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Savage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taiki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taiki as he avoids it easily.
Savage keeps the fight on the outside.
Yamada Taiki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taiki defends it nicely.
Taiki moves into the clinch.
Taiki misses with an elbow strike.
Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
Savage is trying to force a seperation but Taiki has the dominant position.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage wants a takedown.
Yamada Taiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Savage.
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Savage managing to block the knees to the body from Taiki.
Taiki scores with a knee to the head.
Savage is trying to force a seperation but Taiki has the dominant position.
Taiki misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taiki prevents it.
Taiki tries a knee to the head but Savage blocks it.
Taiki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Savage is defending well for now.
Taiki stops a takedown attempt from Savage.
The referee calls for Taiki to work.
Savage tries to pull guard but Taiki won't allow it.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taiki with a knee to the head.
Savage gets control of Taiki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Savage will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taiki preventing the sweep.
Taiki tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Savage throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two 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.
Savage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taiki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taiki preventing the sweep.
Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taiki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taiki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savage is striking from the bottom but Taiki uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Taiki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage wants to get back to full guard.
Savage flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Savage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taiki did well to prevent Savage getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to stand but can't do so whilst Taiki controls his leg.
Taiki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taiki is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Savage dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Randy Savage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Taiki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taiki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taiki throws a solid leg kick but Savage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Taiki.
Taiki throws out a leg kick but Savage moves out of range and Taiki only half commits.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage throws the left hand but Taiki avoids the punch easily.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taiki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taiki.
Savage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taiki but Taiki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good leg kick by Taiki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yamada Taiki is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Taiki.
Savage is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Savage tries to clinch up
and Taiki counters with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Savage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taiki.
Taiki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Taiki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taiki thows a body kick. Savage tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Taiki lands with a nice combination. Savage backs away looking to recover.
Taiki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taiki throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
Taiki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Savage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taiki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Taiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taiki lands a head kick. Savage smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Taiki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savage. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taiki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savage takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taiki moves into the clinch.
Savage takes an elbow to the temple.
Taiki missing with knees to the body.
Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Savage avoids it.
Taiki trying to stall but Savage improves his position.
Taiki lands a nice knee to the body.
Taiki lands a knee to the head.
Taiki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Savage is defending well for now.
Savage jumps guard but Taiki stands there with Savage around his waist. Savage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Savage looking for a takedown.
Yamada Taiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Savage.
Taiki misses with a knee to the head.
Savage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taiki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Savage avoids it.
Taiki looking to throw knees to the head but Savage is blocking nicely.
Taiki prevents the takedown attempt.
Taiki tries to land knees in the clinch but Savage avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiki trying to land knees to the body.
Taiki stops a takedown attempt from Savage.
Savage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taiki smiles and moves away.
Savage tries to clinch but Taiki moves away
and Taiki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savage sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taiki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taiki thows a body shot but no joy.
Savage fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taiki avoids it really well and circles away.
Taiki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Taiki tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage wants to clinch
and Taiki counters with a low kick, right behind Savage 's knee.
Taiki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savage blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Savage pulls Taiki into guard.
Savage wants to sweep here but Taiki controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taiki wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Taiki wanted to stand there but Savage had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taiki stops Savage from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamada Taiki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taiki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamada Taiki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaisafa Masoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry McKean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masoe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bang On by Boo Yaa Tribe. McKean has chosen Korn - Shoots and Ladders as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaisafa Masoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barry McKean!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masoe throws an overhand right that lands on McKean's shoulder, as McKean tries to avoid the shot.
Masoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKean.
McKean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKean misses with a kick to the body
and Masoe counters with a nice low kick that buckles McKean's knee momentarily.
Masoe slips a straight right by McKean.
McKean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masoe.
An inside leg kick lands from Masoe.
McKean looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKean can pounce on him.
McKean blocks a head kick by Masoe.
Masoe tries to clinch up but McKean circles away and keeps his distance.
McKean misses with a straight right.
McKean lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Masoe throws a leg kick but McKean sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masoe throws a low kick but McKean moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Masoe misses
and McKean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKean takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for McKean.
Masoe thows a body shot but no joy.
Masoe feints and then cracks McKean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McKean down.
Masoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masoe throws a leg kick but McKean sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masoe works McKean's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masoe misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKean tries to land a front kick but Masoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Masoe loads up on a big right hand but McKean slips the punch.
McKean throws a leg kick
and Masoe counters with a low kick, right behind McKean 's knee.
Masoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masoe misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masoe.
A shot to the body from Masoe misses
and McKean counters with a leg kick.
Masoe misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as McKean blocks the low kick.
Masoe throws a hook but McKean avoids it easily.
McKean scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masoe keeps McKean at a distance using the push kick.
Masoe misses with a looping right.
Masoe lands a jab.
Masoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masoe loads up on a big right hand but McKean slips the punch.
Masoe throws a low kick but McKean moves out of range easily.
A big left from Masoe misses.
Nice shot lands for Masoe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKean throws the left hand but Masoe avoids the punch easily.
Masoe is looking to chop away at McKean's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masoe loads up on a big right hand but McKean slips the punch.
McKean tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McKean thows a leg kick but Masoe checks it
and Masoe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masoe.
Masoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Masoe.
Masoe is trying to maintain a safe position but McKean gets an underhook and turns Masoe into the ropes.
McKean is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masoe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaisafa Masoe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masoe tries a low kick but McKean avoids it.
McKean misses with a straight right.
Masoe staying out of range there.
Masoe needs to keep his hands up - McKean had a free shot at his head there.
Masoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but McKean is out of range and Masoe settles back down.
Masoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McKean moves out of range of the body kick.
McKean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masoe.
Masoe throws a jab when McKean was well out of range.
Masoe blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masoe moves in looking to clinch but McKean pushes him off.
Masoe throws a leg kick
and McKean counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masoe thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKean throws out a loose jab but Masoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McKean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masoe in his tracks.
McKean lands a jab to Masoe's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masoe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gaisafa Masoe is winning the standup battle so far.
McKean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Masoe's head.
McKean drops Masoe with a beautiful combination! Masoe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McKean is looking for the KO!
Masoe is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by McKean! Masoe is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McKean!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between marlo froch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Demented (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). froch comes to the ring accompanied by Can't be touched. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, marlo froch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Demented!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
froch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
froch throws a nice head kick!
froch misses with a straight left.
froch moves away from the strike by Demented.
A jab from Demented misses.
Demented cracks froch with a good jab.
froch looks to land a right hand but Demented moved out of range.
froch dips to his left and cracks Demented with an uppercut!
marlo froch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
froch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
froch tries to clinch but Demented is having none of it.
Demented throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as froch checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from froch misses the target.
froch scores with a hook.
Demented misses the jab.
Demented misses with a body kick.
Demented clinches.
froch trying to stall but Demented improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on froch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
froch is trying to break free.
froch pushes Demented back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demented is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Demented gets through froch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
froch avoids a wild elbow strike from Demented.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
froch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demented turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demented moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from froch.
Demented misses with a low kick.
Demented tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Demented throws a series of punches but froch moves out of range.
Demented does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
froch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Demented throws a head kick that misses.
Demented tries to land a front kick but froch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Demented looks to land a left hand but froch moved out of range nicely.
Demented is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
froch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
froch swinging wildly here.
Demented throws a looping overhand right but froch ducks down to avoid it.
froch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
froch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demented. Demented obviously looking to wear him down.
Demented steps to the side to avoid the strikes from froch.
Demented pushes froch up against the ropes in a clinch.
froch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for froch.
Demented prevents froch from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demented blocking some punches.
froch misses with a hook from the clinch.
froch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demented taking a breather.
froch can't break the clinch.
Demented is trying to stall.
froch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
froch managing to block the knees to the body from Demented.
Demented trying to land knees to the body.
froch wants to break the clinch but can't.
froch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from froch on the inside.
froch lands a left hand.
froch manages to break the clinch.
Demented looks to throw the jab but froch is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demented drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
froch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demented throws out the jab.
Demented throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - froch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demented takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
froch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demented throws a combination that misses
and froch counters with a series of strikes. Demented will be more careful next time no doubt.
Demented is looking to clinch.
froch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demented throws the left hand but froch avoids the punch easily.
froch misses with a looping left.
froch lands with a kick to the temple. Demented shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
froch throws the kick towards the body but Demented avoids it.
froch connects with a single shot there.
froch misses with a double jab
and Demented counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marlo froch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
froch checks a low kick from Demented.
Demented throws an uppercut from half a mile away. froch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
froch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Demented counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demented avoids the body shot from froch.
Demented thuds his shin into the meat of froch's side.
A combination from froch does no damage.
froch lands a head shot.
froch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
froch looks to land a left hand but Demented moved out of range nicely.
Demented throws out a loose jab but froch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demented misses with a combination
and froch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demented wants to clinch up but froch keeps it at a distance.
Demented takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Demented misses with an uppercut. froch saw that one coming.
froch catches Demented with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented slips a jab from froch.
froch misses with a looping left.
Demented wants to slow froch down by chopping away at his legs.
froch punishes Demented's body with a nice straight punch.
froch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demented tries to clinch but froch is having none of it.
Demented swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demented throws the left hand but froch avoids the punch easily.
Demented thows a left - swing and a miss!
Demented cracks froch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Demented moves in looking to clinch but froch pushes him off.
froch lands a head kick!
Demented on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by froch. froch obviously looking to wear him down.
Demented wants to clinch up but froch keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
froch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from froch.
froch throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Demented misses
and froch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
froch lands with a nice combination. Demented backs away looking to recover.
froch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demented throws a shot from downtown. froch moves away and avoids it.
Demented connects with a nice looking jab.
froch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Demented's calf.
froch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Demented.
Demented throws a left and a right that both miss
and froch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
froch scores with a push kick.
froch thows a body shot but no joy.
froch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Demented misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demented looks to throw a body kick
and froch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
froch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
froch misses with a body shot.
Demented takes a body punch but keeps moving.
froch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
froch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
froch pushes Demented up against the ropes in a clinch.
Demented is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but froch is keeping busy.
A short left from froch.
froch misses with some punches.
froch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as froch blocks the low kick.
froch scores with a leg kick.
Demented gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
froch throws a body punch but Demented moves out of range.
Demented chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before froch can pounce on him.
froch missing with a left hand there. Demented was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
froch loads up on a big right hand but Demented slips the punch.
froch looks to throw the jab but Demented is out of range.
Demented goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
froch throws a series of punches but Demented moves out of range.
froch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Demented's head.
froch misses with a combination
and Demented counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
froch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Demented uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from froch.
froch tries to clinch up.
froch ducks under a wild hook from Demented.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marlo froch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
froch throws a sloppy head kick and Demented moves out of range easily.
Demented throws a hook but froch blocks it.
froch misses with a series of wild punches.
froch lands a head kick. Demented smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
marlo froch is winning the standup battle so far.
froch missing with a left hand there. Demented was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
froch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
froch ducks under a wild hook from Demented.
froch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Demented takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
froch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demented.
froch clobbers Demented with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
froch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for froch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Demented scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
froch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
froch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Demented's calf.
marlo froch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
froch looks to land a right hand but Demented moved out of range.
froch throws an overhand right that lands on Demented's shoulder, as Demented tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for froch.
froch misses with a head kick.
froch with a jab.
Demented lands a head shot.
Demented showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from froch.
froch misses the jab.
Demented tries to clinch up but froch circles away and keeps his distance.
Demented will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Demented tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demented throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demented wants to clinch up but froch keeps it at a distance.
froch doesn't manage to clinch there - Demented circles away.
froch checks a low kick from Demented.
froch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
froch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demented.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demented.
froch swings for the body but Demented moves out of range.
Demented tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and froch counters with a head kick. That will keep Demented thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
froch lands a body shot.
froch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Demented looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demented ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
froch scores with a one two! Demented had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
froch misses with a straight right.
froch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demented closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
froch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
froch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Demented on the side of the head.
froch misses with a hook.
A left and a right from froch both land. Nice combination.
Demented throws an uppercut from half a mile away. froch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - froch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Demented walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. froch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Demented takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
froch clinches but Demented breaks the clinch
and Demented counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
froch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Demented has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
froch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demented.
froch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demented.
Demented throws a jab when froch was well out of range.
Demented throws an uppercut from half a mile away. froch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
froch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Demented misses with a series of wild punches.
Demented misses with a series of wild punches.
Demented uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from froch.
Demented attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marlo froch clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
froch ducks under a wild hook from Demented.
Demented wants to clinch.
froch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demented throws a front kick aimed at froch's knee but froch avoids it well.
Good work by froch as he checks the leg kick.
froch scores with a hook to the body. Demented takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
froch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Demented circles away quickly and effectively.
Demented looks for the body kick but froch saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demented circles away from the clinch attempt.
froch moves in looking to clinch but Demented pushes him off.
froch ducks under a wild hook from Demented.
froch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demented.
Demented looks to land a combination but froch avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
froch has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from froch.
froch tries to land a knee to the head but Demented blocks with his arms.
Demented lands a left hand.
Demented unloads a knee to the mid-section. froch lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
froch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for froch.
Demented is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
froch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Demented.
Demented misses with a body kick.
Demented throws a hook to the side of froch's head but froch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
froch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demented moves away.
Demented lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but froch circles away quickly and effectively.
froch lands a lovely overhand right.
Demented takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Demented takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
froch missing with a left hand there. Demented was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demented tried to score with a low kick but froch checks it.
froch throws a predictable looking body shot
and Demented counters with a lovely straight right hand!
froch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Demented prevents froch from breaking the clinch.
froch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
froch pushes Demented back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
froch working Demented over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
froch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from froch on the inside.
froch wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
froch lands a shot to the body.
froch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by froch.
Demented walks into a straight right hand from froch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demented moves out of range as froch throws a body kick.
froch lands a head kick. Demented smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
froch throws a head kick that Demented semi-blocks.
Demented looks to land a combination but froch avoids it well.
A punch combination from froch misses.
froch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demented loads up on a big right hand but froch slips the punch.
froch ducks under a wild hook from Demented.
froch throws a series of punches but Demented moves out of range.
froch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Demented has time to react.
Demented gets cracked with a nice right hand there by froch.
froch throws a series of strikes that have Demented backpedaling.
Demented has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from froch finds it's way round the side to connect with Demented's head.
Demented takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
froch ducks under a wild hook from Demented.
Demented has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from froch finds it's way round the side to connect with Demented's head.
Demented throws a solid leg kick but froch takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Demented.
Demented throws a shot from downtown. froch moves away and avoids it.
froch lands a jab-cross combination.
froch scores with a nice body kick.
froch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
froch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
froch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
froch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demented on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
froch avoids the body shot from Demented.
froch lands with a shot to the body.
froch looks to land a combination. Demented sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
marlo froch had his way with Damien Demented in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by froch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of froch.
froch lands a head kick!
Demented throws a hook but froch blocks it.
Demented lands with a cross.
froch misses with a double jab.
froch lands a really nice looking cross but Demented seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Demented.
Demented throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demented tries to clinch there but froch circles away.
froch throws a low kick, looking for Demented's leg but Demented calmly moves out of range.
Demented takes one to the chin there.
Demented takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Demented slips a straight right by froch.
Demented misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
froch throws a hook but Demented avoids it easily.
froch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
froch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demented connects with a jab.
froch stalks Demented and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Demented's face. Demented staggers backwards, shaken.
froch throws a right and a left that both miss.
froch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
froch circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from froch misses.
froch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demented scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Demented misses with a telegraphed body shot
and froch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
froch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Demented is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice defenses there by froch.
Demented's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Demented wants to clinch.
Demented circles away from the clinch attempt.
froch connects with the punch.
froch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Demented tries to clinch up but froch circles away and keeps his distance.
Demented defending well as froch loads up on a big left hand.
Demented gets cracked with a nice right hand there by froch.
froch lands a head kick. Demented smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Demented avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Demented throws a jab when froch was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from froch misses the target.
froch throws a nice inside leg kick.
Demented misses with a low kick as froch jumps back.
froch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Demented misses.
Demented misses with a looping left.
froch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - froch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
froch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Demented can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Demented. froch does a little dance to reset his feet.
marlo froch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Demented misses with a series of wild punches.
Demented fakes high and swings low for a body shot but froch manages to avoid it.
Demented throws a lazy right hand but froch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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.
Demented walks forward, straight into a front kick from froch.
froch ducks under a wild hook from Demented.
froch clinches up against the ropes.
Demented with a knee to the head.
froch tries to break free but Demented pushes him back against the ropes.
marlo froch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Demented looking to stall.
Demented slowing the pace effectively.
Demented tries a knee to the head but froch blocks it.
froch tries to break free but Demented pushes him back against the ropes.
Damien Demented has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demented gets through froch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
marlo froch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well froch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... marlo froch!
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