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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brent Huthe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leland Ralph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huthe comes into the arena with Rick Derringer - Real American blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brent Huthe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leland Ralph!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralph displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huthe.
Huthe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ralph needs to keep his hands up - Huthe had a free shot at his head there.
Huthe defending well as Ralph loads up on a big left hand.
Ralph misses with a hook. Huthe ducked under it nicely.
Ralph misses with an uppercut. Huthe saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ralph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Huthe.
No joy there for Ralph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ralph is looking to score with low kicks.
Huthe misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Huthe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huthe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ralph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huthe.
Ralph drops Huthe with a beautiful combination! Huthe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ralph is looking for the KO!
Huthe is rocked!
It looks like Brent Huthe has been cut.
Ralph loads up on a big right hand but Huthe slips the punch.
Oh Huthe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ralph changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huthe tries to avoid it but Ralph manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huthe to the ground. Huthe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ralph throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralph slips under a jab.
Huthe seems to have got his legs back now.
Ralph misses with a double jab.
Huthe stuns Ralph with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Huthe lands a nice hook to Ralph's body. Ralph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ralph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot lands for Huthe.
Huthe throws an overhand right that lands on Ralph's shoulder, as Ralph tries to avoid the shot.
Huthe looks to land a left hand but Ralph moved out of range nicely.
Ralph moves out of range as Huthe strikes.
Huthe cracks Ralph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ralph misses the shot to the body.
Huthe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ralph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huthe moves out of range as Ralph strikes.
Ralph avoids the body shot from Huthe.
Ralph throws out a loose jab but Huthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ralph misses with a hook. Huthe ducked under it nicely.
Huthe scores with a decent looking hook.
Huthe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ralph walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Huthe cracks Ralph with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ralph throws a right and a left that Huthe avoids nicely.
Huthe lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ralph.
Huthe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ralph moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ralph looks gassed!
Huthe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ralph throws out the jab.
Huthe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ralph napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Huthe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ralph is trying to improve his position.
Huthe working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huthe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Huthe crashes against the mat.
Ralph is trying to control Huthe's posture but Huthe avoids it.
Huthe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Huthe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ralph keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huthe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ralph is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Huthe off and has taken his back!
Huthe covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Ralph.
Huthe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ralph's guard. Nice work there by Huthe.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ralph bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huthe's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huthe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ralph slips under a jab.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brent Huthe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brent Huthe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Huthe misses with a double jab.
Ralph throws a hook but Huthe avoids it easily.
Ralph might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ralph throws out a loose jab but Huthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ralph thows a body shot but no joy.
Ralph connects with a body shot that sends Huthe's belly button to the back.
Ralph lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ralph.
A punch combination from Ralph misses.
Huthe scores with the left hand. Ralph knows he should have avoided that one.
Huthe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ralph. Ralph circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ralph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huthe.
Ralph walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Huthe throws a shot from downtown. Ralph moves away and avoids it.
Huthe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Huthe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ralph scores with a decent looking hook.
Ralph closes the distance and clinches.
Ralph is looking to control Huthe's arms but Huthe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ralph has his back to the cage.
Ralph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huthe's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralph throws a head punch that misses.
Ralph tries to circle away but Huthe has him pinned against the cage.
Ralph wants to stall.
Huthe tries to stall but Ralph uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ralph lands an uppercut.
Ralph lands a nice shot to the body.
Huthe trying to stall but Ralph improves his position.
Ralph leaning against his opponent.
Ralph digs a right hand into Huthe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huthe's gas tank.
Ralph scores with a hook to the body.
Huthe blocking some punches.
Huthe blocks a body shot from Ralph.
Huthe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huthe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ralph.
Ralph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huthe.
Ralph throws a hook but Huthe blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Huthe as he connects with a hook.
Huthe cracks a nice hook into Ralph's ribs.
Ralph is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huthe throws a series of punches but Ralph avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Ralph misses its intended target.
Leland Ralph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huthe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Huthe misses with an uppercut.
Ralph ducks under a wild hook from Huthe.
Huthe scores with the left hand. Ralph knows he should have avoided that one.
Huthe throws out a powerful jab.
Huthe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Huthe loads up on a big right hand but Ralph slips the punch.
Jab by Ralph.
Huthe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huthe moves out of range as Ralph strikes.
Ralph misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Huthe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ralph throws a jab but it's blocked by Huthe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ralph avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ralph scores with a hook.
Ralph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Huthe.
Huthe blocks a jab.
Huthe misses with an uppercut.
Ralph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ralph shoots in but no luck this time.
Huthe misses the jab.
Ralph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Huthe misses its intended target.
Ralph dodges the punch combination from Huthe.
Ralph throws a hook to the side of Huthe's head but Huthe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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.
Ralph throws a jab but it's blocked by Huthe.
Huthe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ralph manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Huthe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Huthe throws a strike but Ralph rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Huthe is looking to stand up but Ralph isn't so interested in that idea.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leland Ralph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brent Huthe's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Huthe. Ralph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ralph throws an overhand right that lands on Huthe's shoulder, as Huthe tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ralph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Huthe does it's job there.
Ralph throws a big shot that misses.
Ralph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huthe misses with a hook to the body
and Ralph counters with a nice uppercut.
Huthe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leland Ralph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huthe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ralph.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huthe throws a big shot that misses.
Ralph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Huthe throws a good cross that connects.
Huthe lands a really nice looking cross but Ralph seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Huthe. Those never looked like landing.
Ralph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Huthe circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ralph shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Huthe pinned against the cage. Huthe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ralph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huthe swinging wildly here.
Huthe fails with a takedown attempt.
Huthe digs a good hook to Ralph's body.
Ralph tries to clinch but Huthe moves out of range.
Huthe cracks Ralph with a good jab.
Ralph throws a jab but it's blocked by Huthe.
Ralph's corner calls for a 1-2. Ralph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Huthe misses.
Ralph moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ralph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ralph lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Huthe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ralph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Huthe wants a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ralph is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Huthe is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ralph putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Huthe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ralph lands a left hand.
Huthe has clasped his hands together around Ralph's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ralph is trying to control Huthe's posture but Huthe avoids it.
Huthe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huthe is looking to take a break and control but Ralph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ralph is trying to improve his position.
Ralph is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Huthe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Ralph keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ralph is refusing to be controlled, as Huthe sits in half guard.
Ralph blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huthe.
Huthe thows a huge punch but Ralph dodges it nicely.
Huthe is thwarting Ralph's attempts to control the position.
Ralph regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Huthe.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leland Ralph.
I think Ralph has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leland Ralph!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Storm. Battle has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. Andre Battle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Powerful |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andre Battle!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero catches Battle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Battle misses the target.
Battle throws an overhand right that lands on Guerrero's shoulder, as Guerrero tries to avoid the shot.
Guerrero throws a body punch but Battle moves out of range.
Guerrero punishes Battle's body with a nice straight punch.
Battle misses with a series of wild punches.
Guerrero lands a big uppercut and Battle crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Battle looks OK. Guerrero waves Battle back to his feet!
It looks like Andre Battle has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrero throws a body punch but Battle moves out of range.
Battle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guerrero was well out of range. Poor timing from Battle.
Guerrero lands a big uppercut and Battle crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Battle looks OK. Guerrero waves Battle back to his feet!
Battle is rocked!
Guerrero shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Battle takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Guerrero sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Battle bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Guerrero!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chester Wing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baz Baldwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wing's entrance music is Not Afraid. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chester Wing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Baz Baldwin!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wing throws the left hand but Baldwin avoids the punch easily.
Wing is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wing.
Baldwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baldwin moves out of range of the body kick from Wing.
Baldwin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wing's sensitive parts.
Wing takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Baldwin darts in and clinches Wing up against the cage.
Wing avoiding damage as Baldwin throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baldwin trying to land knees to the body.
Baldwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wing avoiding damage as Baldwin throws knees to the body.
Wing lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wing blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Wing as the two fighters clinch.
Baldwin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wing is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Wing.
A knee to the head by Baldwin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wing takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baldwin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wing is struggling to control the position.
Baldwin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wing pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wing lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Baldwin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wing's brow.
Wing works on Baldwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Wing stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wing avoiding damage as Baldwin throws knees to the body.
Baldwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wing avoids it.
Baldwin trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Wing.
Wing leaning against his opponent.
Wing trying to stall but Baldwin improves his position.
Baldwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wing blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baldwin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wing's face.
Baldwin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baldwin missing with knees to the body.
Wing managing to block the knees to the body from Baldwin.
Wing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baldwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Wing avoids the damage to the body.
Baldwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wing.
Baldwin looks gassed!
Wing managing to block the knees to the body from Baldwin.
Baldwin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baldwin trying to land knees to the body.
Baldwin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Baldwin scores with a knee to the head.
Baldwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wing is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wing lands a nice shot to the body.
Baldwin trying to land knees to the body.
Baldwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wing.
A right hand to the body from Wing.
Wing is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Wing to work.
Baldwin looking to throw knees to the head but Wing is blocking nicely.
Wing lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baldwin or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baldwin.
Wing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Wing.
Wing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baldwin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Baldwin tries a knee to the head but Wing blocks it.
Baldwin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wing.
Baldwin trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wing takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Baldwin looking to throw knees to the head but Wing is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wing lands a body shot.
Wing avoiding damage as Baldwin throws knees to the body.
Baldwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wing or not.
Baldwin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wing blocks it with crossed arms.
Wing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baldwin letting Wing take a breather here.
Wing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Baldwin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wing darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Baz Baldwin has been cut.
Wing thows a body shot but no joy.
Baldwin shoots in for a takedown but Wing shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wing lands with a right hand.
Wing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baldwin manages to avoid it.
Wing punishes Baldwin's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wing misses with a low kick.
Wing slips under a jab from Baldwin.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Chester Wing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baz Baldwin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wing finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baldwin throws a solid leg kick but Wing takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baldwin.
Wing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baldwin is looking to clinch but Wing is avoiding it.
Baldwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wing.
Wing throws a body kick that misses.
Wing throws a leg kick that misses.
Baldwin checks the leg kick.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Wing moves out of range of the body kick from Baldwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Baldwin.
Wing listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wing throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Baldwin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wing is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wing lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wing moves out of range of the body kick from Baldwin.
Baz Baldwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wing ducks under a wild hook from Baldwin.
Wing tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Wing misses the target.
Baldwin lands a high kick!
Baldwin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wing if he has to take too many more of those.
Wing thows a body shot but no joy.
Wing throws a leg kick
and Baldwin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chester Wing is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baldwin is looking to clinch.
Baldwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wing.
Wing throws a leg kick but Baldwin moved away.
Wing checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wing throws a head kick that misses
and Baldwin counters with an outside leg kick.
Wing throws a leg kick that misses.
Wing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wing keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good shot there by Baldwin.
A jab from Wing finds it's way through Baldwin's defenses.
Chester Wing is winning the standup battle so far.
Wing thows a leg kick but Baldwin checks it
and Baldwin counters with a big head kick but Wing shrugs it off.
Baldwin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wing.
Wing misses with a double jab.
Wing bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baldwin's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baldwin lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wing thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wing throws a hook but Baldwin blocks it.
Baldwin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baldwin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wing in his tracks.
Baldwin scoring well with a low kick there.
Baldwin shoots for a double leg takedown but Wing sprawls well. He's pushed Baldwin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baldwin throws a good cross that connects.
Baldwin is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Baldwin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wing doesn't seem phased though.
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses.
Wing comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wing scores with the left hand. Baldwin knows he should have avoided that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Baldwin, right into the meat.
Baldwin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baldwin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wing gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wing checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Wing is predictable there
and Baldwin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wing has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baldwin.
Wing is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baldwin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wing throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baldwin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baldwin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wing will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Baldwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Wing circles away.
Baldwin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wing quickly recovers to half guard.
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.
Baldwin works his way into side control.
Wing wants to control but Baldwin postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Baz Baldwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Baz Baldwin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wing pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baldwin throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Wing counter with a right hand.
Wing tried to score with a low kick but Baldwin checks it.
Baldwin scores with a jab. Wing acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wing lands a body shot.
Baldwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baldwin throws a head kick that misses.
Baldwin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wing scores with a kick to the body.
Wing avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
Wing works over Baldwin's head and body with a nice combination.
Baldwin delivers a nice body kick.
Baldwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Wing.
Baldwin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Baldwin.
Wing throws the left hand but Baldwin avoids the punch easily.
Wing motions for Baldwin to come forward. Wing throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Baldwin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wing throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baldwin counters with an outside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baldwin. That's going to slow Wing down.
Wing throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baldwin counters with an outside leg kick.
Wing loads up on a big right hand but Baldwin slips the punch.
Wing checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Baldwin staying out of range there.
Wing throws a push kick but Baldwin slaps the foot to one side.
Baldwin misses with a low kick.
Baldwin rushes Wing and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wing on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Baldwin.
Wing takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baldwin lands a good knee to the midsection. Wing won't want to take too many of those.
Wing managing to block the knees to the body from Baldwin.
Baldwin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Baldwin with a knee to the head.
Baldwin trying to land knees to the body.
Baldwin trying to land knees to the body.
Wing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baldwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Wing avoids the damage to the body.
Baldwin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wing stalling in the clinch but Baldwin improves position.
Wing blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baldwin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Wing.
Wing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wing.
Baldwin missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Wing.
Wing works on Baldwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Wing - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baldwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baldwin letting Wing take a breather here.
Baldwin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wing stalling in the clinch.
Wing works on Baldwin's body with a couple of short punches.
Wing slows down the pace here.
Baldwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee calls for Wing to work.
Baldwin misses with a knee strike.
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.
A right hook to the body lands for Wing.
Wing is trying to stall.
Baldwin tries to pull guard but Wing won't allow it.
Baldwin tries a knee to the head but Wing blocks it.
Baldwin jumps guard but Wing stands there with Baldwin around his waist. Baldwin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chester Wing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baz Baldwin.
Nice body punch from Wing.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baldwin looking for a takedown.
Baldwin misses with a knee strike.
Wing is leaning against Baldwin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wing digs a right hand underneath Baldwin's ribcage. Baldwin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wing presses Baldwin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wing digs a right hand into Baldwin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baldwin's gas tank.
Baldwin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wing content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wing avoiding damage as Baldwin throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Chester Wing.
I think Wing 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chester Wing!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darnell Klutie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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27
140 lbs
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24
143 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
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Great low kicks
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darnell Klutie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito connects with a body shot that sends Klutie's belly button to the back.
DeVito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Klutie.
Nice cross by DeVito.
Klutie misses with a head kick.
Klutie throws a leg kick but DeVito moved away.
DeVito lands with a shot to the body.
Klutie throws a sloppy head kick and DeVito moves out of range easily.
DeVito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Klutie.
Klutie tries to score with a low kick but DeVito moves his leg out of the way.
DeVito throws a shot to the body.
DeVito swings for the body but Klutie moves out of range.
DeVito lands with a nice body punch.
Klutie tries to sprawl but DeVito drives through with a takedown into half guard.
DeVito controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klutie gets full guard.
DeVito trying to control but Klutie is working from the bottom.
DeVito's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Klutie is trying to control the position but DeVito postures up.
Danny DeVito has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
DeVito misses with a wild body shot.
Klutie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeVito is out of range.
Klutie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeVito throws a lazy right hand but Klutie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeVito throws out a loose jab but Klutie uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVito misses with an uppercut. Klutie saw that one coming.
DeVito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeVito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klutie pinned against the cage. Klutie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klutie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klutie tries to land a front kick but DeVito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Klutie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeVito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeVito looks to land a left hand but Klutie moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Klutie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
DeVito is trying to ground and pound but Klutie uses the momentary lack of control by DeVito to regain half guard.
DeVito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Klutie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DeVito controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I looks like DeVito might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Klutie keeping moving, preventing DeVito from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
DeVito is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny DeVito dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeVito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeVito works Klutie's body with a nice hook.
Klutie avoids the body shot from DeVito.
DeVito shoots in but no luck this time.
Klutie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeVito sprawls well. DeVito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klutie gets slowly back to his feet.
DeVito misses the shot to the body.
Klutie misses with a low kick.
Danny DeVito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVito throws the left hand but Klutie avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by DeVito - just one landing.
DeVito shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Klutie eats them both and turns towards DeVito to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
DeVito digs a good hook to Klutie's body.
Klutie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of DeVito's head.
Klutie tries a head kick but it misses.
Klutie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DeVito misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Klutie did well to prevent DeVito getting side control.
DeVito sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Klutie wants to get back to full guard.
DeVito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DeVito trying to mount his opponent but Klutie defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klutie wants to sweep but DeVito has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klutie is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito trying to control the position but Klutie is working away.
Klutie struggling a bit here.
Klutie is trying to escape the position but DeVito is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Klutie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Klutie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
DeVito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Klutie!
DeVito with a couple of short strikes.
Klutie is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeVito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny DeVito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
DeVito throws a hook but Klutie blocks it.
DeVito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klutie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeVito throws a shot from downtown. Klutie moves away and avoids it.
DeVito misses with a straight right.
Klutie avoids the body shot from DeVito.
Klutie looks for the body kick but DeVito saw that one coming.
Klutie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
DeVito throws a looping overhand right but Klutie ducks down to avoid it.
Klutie misses with a wild body shot.
Klutie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klutie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeVito finds it's way round the side to connect with Klutie's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klutie throws a chopping leg kick but DeVito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Klutie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeVito with a hook.
Klutie wants to clinch up but DeVito keeps it at a distance.
Klutie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klutie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from DeVito.
DeVito closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Klutie connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Klutie connects with a high kick.
Danny DeVito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeVito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klutie manages to avoid it.
DeVito shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Klutie counters with a nice low kick that buckles DeVito's knee momentarily.
DeVito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Klutie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeVito somewhat.
DeVito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeVito thuds a left hand into Klutie's body.
Klutie misses with a leg kick.
A nice combination there by DeVito.
DeVito digs a good body shot into Klutie's ribs.
DeVito blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klutie connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeVito misses with an uppercut.
Klutie throws a head kick that misses.
Klutie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeVito scores with a one two! Klutie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DeVito misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from DeVito.
Klutie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Klutie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Klutie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeVito fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darnell Klutie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny DeVito.
DeVito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeVito throws a series of punches but Klutie moves out of range.
Klutie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice sprawl there from DeVito as Klutie shoots in.
DeVito has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Klutie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito checks a low kick from Klutie.
Klutie throws a head kick that misses.
DeVito scores with a one two! Klutie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
DeVito avoids a kick to the body.
Klutie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeVito.
Klutie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeVito scores with a hook to the body. Klutie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Darnell Klutie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeVito tries to keep at a distance but Klutie has taken the fight into the clinch.
DeVito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeVito managing to block the knees to the body from Klutie.
Klutie struggles to land a body shot inside as DeVito controls his hands.
Klutie is trying to stall.
Klutie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeVito avoids it.
DeVito has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Klutie clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klutie tries to roll but DeVito sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. DeVito controlling the positon.
DeVito throwing wild punches that miss their target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny DeVito.
I've got DeVito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny DeVito!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cerventes Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood has chosen Like Weeds by His Hero Is Gone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
222 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cerventes Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Wood!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood swings for the body but Bison moves out of range.
Wood scores with the left hand. Bison knows he should have avoided that one.
Bison lunges at Wood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wood's hand.
Bison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Bison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wood takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
George Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood misses with a straight right.
Bison lands a head shot.
Bison rushes Wood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wood can't get the takedown.
Wood misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bison cracks Wood with a nice body shot.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wood wants to break free but Bison has control.
Wood is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bison.
Bison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Bison.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wood walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
Bison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wood tries to move into range but Bison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bison moves away from the strike by Wood.
Wood swinging wildly here.
Wood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bison wants it to stay on the feet.
Cerventes Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Wood.
Sloppy strikes from Wood. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body kick from Bison.
Wood looks gassed!
Bison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Bison has managed to clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Bison.
Still in the clinch, Bison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Bison.
Bison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Bison as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bison lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bison presses Wood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bison prevents a body shot from Wood.
Bison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bison lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Bison on the inside.
Bison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bison.
A nice left hand lands by Bison.
Bison is working Wood over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bison.
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bison.
Bison lands an uppercut.
Bison works on Wood's body with a couple of short punches.
Bison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bison presses Wood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bison leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bison.
Wood fails to pull guard.
Bison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood has Bison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bison lands a nice uppercut.
Bison lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bison.
Bison works on Wood's body with a couple of short punches.
Bison pushes Wood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bison is working Wood over against the cage.
Bison lands a left hand.
Wood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wood or not.
A shot in the inside from Bison.
Bison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wood.
A right hand to the body from Bison.
Bison lands an uppercut.
Bison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wood or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bison breaks the clinch.
Bison throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bison lands a jab to Wood's midsection.
Bison connects with a single shot there.
Bison throws a combination. Wood tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wood at a distance.
Bison fakes the leg kick and cracks Wood in the body.
Bison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bison lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bison drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bison slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bison stands up and beckons Wood to join him on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Bison. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bison.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Cerventes Bison dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The crowd cheers as Wood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bison doesn't seem phased though.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bison enables Wood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bison manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wood thows a big elbow that misses.
Wood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wood trying to control from the bottom.
Wood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wood.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood keeping full guard, as Bison tries to pass.
Bison wants to stand and escape but instead Wood has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Bison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison wants to hit a switch here but Wood passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bison there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood landing strikes from the mount and Bison is in trouble!
Wood with the ground and pound from mount.
Wood won't let Bison get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wood is landing with some decent strikes but Bison is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bison is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wood has hold of Bison's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bison manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wood tries to control but Bison wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wood working for a submission but Bison is keeping him at bay.
Wood tries to control but Bison wriggling away.
Wood tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison is squirming around, avoiding Wood's attempts to control the action.
Wood throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bison because Wood loaded up on that one.
Bison wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wood.
Wood looking to ground and pound but Bison is blocking nicely.
Wood unloading with bombs!
Wood looking to control but Bison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wood breaks from Bison's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood looking to finish with strikes here!
Wood raining down shots from the mount!
Wood thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wood with good strikes from the mount here!
Wood unloads with some shots from mount but Bison bucks and avoids them well.
Wood tries to control but Bison wriggling away.
Bison is trying to escape the mount.
Wood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
George Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bison lands a glancing blow to the side of Wood's head.
Wood misses with a body shot
letting Bison counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wood, as that shot connected.
Bison lands a nice hook to Wood's body. Wood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wood has his takedown stuffed
and Bison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Wood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bison connects with a body shot that sends Wood's belly button to the back.
Wood looks to throw the jab but Bison is out of range.
Wood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison thuds his shin into the meat of Wood's side.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Bison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wood doesn't seem bothered though.
Bison gets a clinch.
Wood looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Bison.
Bison blocking some punches.
Bison scores with a hook to the body.
Bison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bison.
Bison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Bison.
Wood misses with a body punch.
Cerventes Bison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bison lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Bison.
Bison pushes Wood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
A hook to the body from Bison.
Bison lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bison cracks Wood with a nice body shot.
Bison gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bison lands an uppercut.
Bison lands a nice shot to the body.
Bison lands with a light punch inside.
Bison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bison lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Bison.
Bison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bison as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short body shot lands from Bison as the two fighters clinch.
Bison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Bison lands a shot to the body.
Bison presses Wood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Bison.
Nice body punch from Bison.
Bison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bison.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Bison.
A nice left hand lands by Bison.
Wood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bison.
Bison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woods head.
Wood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Bison - that landed with a thud.
Bison lands with a short shot to the head.
Bison throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bison digs a right hand into Wood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wood's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bison.
Wood is trying to push Bison away but Bison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Bison.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bison.
Bison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Bison on the inside.
Wood jumps guard but Bison stands there with Wood around his waist. Wood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cerventes Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Wood.
Bison lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bison.
Bison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Bison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bison scores with a shot to the side of Wood's head.
Wood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bison pushes Wood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bison lands with a light punch inside.
Bison scores with a shot to the side of Wood's head.
Bison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood working aggressively here.
A short right from Bison.
Bison is struggling to control the position.
Wood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bison's elbow.
A short right from Bison.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cerventes Bison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bison 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cerventes Bison!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Sidorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Spitfire. Marko Sidorov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Thunstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Sidorov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunstrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sidorov circles away.
Thunstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Sidorov's shoulder, as Sidorov tries to avoid the shot.
Thunstrom closes the distance and clinches up with Sidorov, looking for a takedown. Thunstrom pushes Sidorov against the cage but Sidorov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thunstrom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thunstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sidorov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thunstrom ducks under a wild hook from Sidorov.
Thunstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidorov manages to avoid it.
Thunstrom throws a shot from downtown. Sidorov moves away and avoids it.
Thunstrom looks to land a combination but Sidorov avoids it well.
Sidorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sidorov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Marko Sidorov has been cut.
A cross from Thunstrom lands.
Sidorov feints a jab promting Thunstrom to slip. Sidorov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thunstrom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the side of Sidorov's head but Sidorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sidorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sidorov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thunstrom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thunstrom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thunstrom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sidorov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Thunstrom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thunstrom is breathing heavily.
Sidorov connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidorov lands a glancing blow to the side of Thunstrom's head.
Thunstrom is rocked!
Thunstrom is holding his hands too far apart here. Sidorov throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Thunstrom is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Sidorov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jetset Niemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Negreanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niemi comes to the cage accompanied by Parker & Clind - Generator. Negreanu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Make Her Say - Kid Cudi. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jetset Niemi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Negreanu!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Niemi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Negreanu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niemi tries to bum rush Negreanu with a series of wild strikes but Negreanu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Negreanu is looking to clinch but Niemi is avoiding it.
Negreanu misses the body punch
and Negreanu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niemi throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Niemi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Negreanu scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Niemi misses its intended target.
Niemi misses with a kick to the body.
Negreanu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Niemi tries to keep at a distance but Negreanu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Negreanu digs a right hand into Niemi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Niemi's gas tank.
Negreanu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Negreanu taking a breather.
Niemi is trying to break the clinch but Negreanu is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Niemi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Negreanu scores with a hook to the body.
Niemi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Negreanu's elbow.
Nice body punch from Negreanu.
Negreanu lands an uppercut.
Niemi is trying to maintain a safe position but Negreanu gets an underhook and turns Niemi into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Negreanu is struggling to control the position.
Niemi swings wildly with an uppercut but Negreanu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Negreanu controlling the action here for a moment.
Niemi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Niemi struggles to land a body shot inside as Negreanu controls his hands.
Negreanu presses Niemi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Niemi trying to stall but Negreanu improves his position.
Negreanu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niemi.
A head punch on the inside from Niemi fails to land.
Negreanu has Niemi pressed against the cage.
Niemi takes a shot to the head.
Negreanu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Negreanu lands a body punch.
Negreanu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Niemi working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Negreanu.
Negreanu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Negreanu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niemi backwards.
Niemi struggles to land a body shot inside as Negreanu controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi digs a right hand into Negreanu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Negreanu's gas tank.
Negreanu prevents a body shot from Niemi.
Negreanu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niemi.
Niemi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Negreanu's elbow.
Niemi is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Negreanu.
Niemi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Niemi is looking to control Negreanu's arms but Negreanu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niemi has his back to the cage.
Negreanu cracks Niemi with a nice body shot.
Niemi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Niemi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Negreanu prevents it.
Negreanu is working Niemi over against the cage.
Negreanu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Negreanu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Negreanu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Niemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Niemi has Negreanu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Negreanu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Negreanu prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetset Niemi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niemi working aggressively here.
Niemi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemi tries to throw a body punch but Negreanu avoids it by throwing Niemi back against the cage.
Negreanu is working Niemi over against the cage.
Niemi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu lands a hook that snaps the head of Niemi backwards.
Negreanu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Niemi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Negreanu.
Niemi stalls.
Negreanu blocking some punches.
Negreanu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niemi backwards.
Negreanu is leaning against Niemi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Niemi misses with a punch on the inside.
Niemi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Negreanu lands a body punch.
Niemi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niemi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Negreanu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Negreanu throws a right hand that Niemi ducks under and follows up with a left that Niemi also avoids with ease.
Negreanu misses the shot to the body.
Negreanu misses with a hook. Niemi ducked under it nicely.
Negreanu rushes Niemi and presses him up against the cage.
Negreanu pushes Niemi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Negreanu cracks Niemi with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemi misses with some punches.
Negreanu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Negreanu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Niemi.
Niemi can't get the takedown.
Negreanu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Niemi misses with an elbow strike.
Negreanu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Niemi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Negreanu.
Niemi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Negreanu is keeping busy.
Negreanu prevents a body shot from Niemi.
Niemi working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niemi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Negreanu lands with a right to the head.
Negreanu scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Negreanu just leaning against Niemi, taking a breather.
Niemi jumps guard but Negreanu stands there with Niemi around his waist. Niemi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Niemi misses with a punch on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Negreanu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Negreanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Negreanu moves out of range as Niemi strikes.
Negreanu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Niemi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Negreanu's corner calls for a 1-2. Negreanu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Niemi thows a leg kick but Negreanu checks it
and Negreanu counters with a nice uppercut.
Negreanu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niemi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niemi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Negreanu if he has to take too many more of those.
Niemi dips to his left and cracks Negreanu with an uppercut!
Niemi throws a series of punches but Negreanu avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Negreanu, right into the meat.
A low kick from Niemi is predictable there
and Negreanu counters with a thumping low kick.
Negreanu is looking to clinch.
Negreanu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niemi.
Niemi catches Negreanu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Negreanu missing with a left hand there. Niemi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Negreanu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Negreanu is predictable there
and Niemi counters with an outside leg kick.
Negreanu moves in looking to clinch but Niemi pushes him off.
Negreanu wants to clinch up but Niemi keeps it at a distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niemi. Negreanu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Negreanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niemi.
Niemi scores with a punch to the head.
Negreanu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Niemi.
Negreanu misses with a head kick.
Niemi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Negreanu is predictable there
and Niemi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Niemi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Negreanu thows a leg kick but Niemi checks it
and Niemi counters with a one-two to the body.
Niemi scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Niemi.
Niemi connects with an inside leg kick.
Niemi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Negreanu moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi misses with a hook to the body
and Negreanu counters with a nice body shot.
Niemi tries to land a front kick but Negreanu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Negreanu moves away from the strike by Niemi.
Negreanu lands with a cross.
Negreanu throws a leg kick but Niemi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Niemi looks to land a left hand but Negreanu moved out of range nicely.
Negreanu wants to clinch up but Niemi keeps it at a distance.
Negreanu throws a shot from downtown. Niemi moves away and avoids it.
Negreanu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niemi was well out of range. Poor timing from Negreanu.
Negreanu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Niemi counters with a series of strikes. Negreanu will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the body from Negreanu misses
and Niemi counters with a leg kick.
Negreanu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Niemi misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Negreanu misses the target.
Niemi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niemi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Negreanu doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu swings for the body but Niemi moves out of range.
Niemi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Niemi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from Niemi misses
and Negreanu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niemi throws a hook to the side of Negreanu's head but Negreanu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Negreanu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niemi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Negreanu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Niemi slips a jab from Negreanu.
Niemi checks a leg kick.
Niemi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Negreanu's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Niemi misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Negreanu.
Niemi lands a nice shot that snaps Negreanu's head back.
Niemi throws a big shot that misses.
Negreanu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Negreanu misses the body punch
and Niemi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niemi misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niemi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Negreanu.
Jetset Niemi is winning the standup battle so far.
Niemi moves out of range of the strikes.
Niemi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Niemi there.
Negreanu clinches with his opponent.
Niemi has had enough of the clinch but Negreanu keeps him there for the moment.
Negreanu has a couple of punches blocked by Niemi.
Negreanu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Niemi.
Negreanu is breathing heavily.
Negreanu stalling in the clinch.
Daniel Negreanu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Niemi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Negreanu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niemi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Negreanu prevents it.
Niemi trying to stall but Negreanu improves his position.
Negreanu prevents a body shot from Niemi.
Niemi tries to score a body lock takedown but Negreanu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Niemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jetset Niemi dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Niemi throws a hook but Negreanu avoids it easily.
Niemi misses with a body shot.
Negreanu closes the distance but Niemi moves to the side
and Niemi counters with a nice body shot.
Niemi misses with a double jab
and Negreanu counters with a nice body kick.
A big right from Negreanu misses.
Negreanu just misses with a punch to the body.
Niemi cracks the inside of Negreanu's front leg.
Niemi misses the shot to the body.
Niemi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Negreanu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niemi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Negreanu is looking to clinch but Niemi is avoiding it.
Niemi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Negreanu.
Negreanu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niemi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Negreanu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Niemi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Negreanu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Niemi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Negreanu.
Niemi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Niemi lands a jab to Negreanu's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Niemi, as that shot connected.
Negreanu throws a leg kick but Niemi moved away.
Negreanu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Niemi catches Negreanu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Negreanu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Negreanu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Niemi misses with a leg kick
and Negreanu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Negreanu.
Niemi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niemi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Negreanu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Negreanu breaks from the clinch.
Negreanu cracks Niemi with a good jab.
Niemi throws a hook to the side of Negreanu's head but Negreanu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu tries a low kick but Niemi avoids it.
Negreanu avoids a kick to the body.
Niemi punishes Negreanu's body with a nice straight punch.
Niemi moves out of range as Negreanu strikes.
Negreanu staying out of range there.
Niemi blocks a head kick by Negreanu.
Niemi throws a body punch but Negreanu moves out of range.
Niemi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Negreanu was well out of range. Poor timing from Niemi.
Negreanu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Niemi's sensitive parts.
Good exchange - Niemi coming out on top.
Niemi throws a looping overhand right but Negreanu ducks down to avoid it.
Niemi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Negreanu.
Negreanu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Niemi lands a nice shot to the body.
Niemi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Negreanu blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Niemi.
Negreanu digs a right hand underneath Niemi's ribcage. Niemi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Niemi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Negreanu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Negreanu.
Niemi breaks the clinch.
Niemi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Negreanu moves out of range of the leg kick from Niemi.
Nice jab there from Niemi.
Niemi misses with a shot to the body
and Negreanu counters with a nice leg kick.
Niemi throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Niemi ducks under a wild hook from Negreanu.
Negreanu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Niemi misses with a straight right.
Negreanu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Niemi.
Niemi misses with a series of wild punches.
Niemi throws a hook to the side of Negreanu's head but Negreanu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemi throws a jab when Negreanu was well out of range.
A big right from Negreanu misses.
Niemi tries to land a leg kick but Negreanu saw it coming and moves away.
Niemi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Niemi looks to score with a jab to the body but Negreanu is just out of range.
Negreanu throws a jab when Niemi was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Niemi.
Negreanu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niemi.
A decent looking cross lands there for Niemi.
Negreanu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Negreanu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Niemi loads up on a big right hand but Negreanu slips the punch.
Negreanu works the jab nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Daniel Negreanu just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch lands to the side of Niemi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Niemi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Niemi cracks Negreanu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Niemi defending well as Negreanu loads up on a big left hand.
Niemi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Negreanu.
Negreanu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Negreanu is looking to clinch but Niemi is avoiding it.
Niemi tries to bum rush Negreanu with a series of wild strikes but Negreanu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niemi misses with a body shot
and Negreanu counters with a nice uppercut.
Negreanu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Negreanu misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Niemi.
Niemi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Negreanu back to the cage. Niemi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Niemi thumps Negreanu with a low kick.
Negreanu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Niemi stuns Negreanu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Niemi tries to bum rush Negreanu with a series of wild strikes but Negreanu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemi catches Negreanu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Niemi throws a push kick but Negreanu slaps the foot to one side.
Niemi wants to slow Negreanu down by chopping away at his legs.
Negreanu tries to work over Niemi's front leg with a kick but Niemi checks it.
Niemi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Niemi tries a low kick but Negreanu avoids it.
Negreanu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Niemi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Niemi cracks Negreanu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Negreanu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Niemi tried to score with a low kick but Negreanu checks it.
Negreanu blocks a leg kick.
Niemi throws a body punch but Negreanu moves out of range.
Negreanu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Niemi.
Niemi throws a jab but it's blocked by Negreanu.
Donk. Niemi catches Negreanu right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Niemi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Negreanu darts in trying to clinch
and Niemi counters with a nice uppercut.
Niemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Negreanu manages to avoid it.
Niemi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Negreanu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Niemi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Niemi.
A low kick from Negreanu misses
and Niemi counters with a stiff right hand.
Negreanu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Negreanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Negreanu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Niemi.
Negreanu blocks a jab.
Negreanu looks to land a body kick but Niemi moved away.
Niemi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu tried to score with a low kick but Niemi checks it.
Negreanu misses the shot to the body.
Negreanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niemi throws a combination that misses
and Negreanu counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Niemi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Niemi with a hook.
Niemi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Niemi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Negreanu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Niemi to score with a decent uppercut.
Negreanu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Negreanu is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A big right from Niemi misses.
Niemi misses with a series of wild punches.
Negreanu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Negreanu lands a head kick. Niemi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Niemi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niemi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Negreanu. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu misses with a looping right.
Negreanu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Niemi. Niemi obviously looking to wear him down.
Negreanu tries to land a leg kick but Niemi saw it coming and moves away.
Niemi misses with a wild combination.
Niemi takes a swing at Negreanu's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Niemi. Those never looked like landing.
Negreanu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Niemi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Negreanu drives through and clinches with Niemi against the cage.
Niemi looking to slow down the pace here.
Negreanu misses with a body punch.
Niemi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niemi misses with a punch on the inside.
Niemi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jetset Niemi had his way with Daniel Negreanu in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Niemi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Negreanu tries a head kick but it misses.
Negreanu takes a swing at Niemi's ribcage but misses.
Negreanu looks to score with a jab to the body but Niemi is just out of range.
Niemi throws a low kick but Negreanu avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niemi lands an uppercut.
Niemi slowing the pace effectively.
Niemi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Negreanu is keeping busy.
Negreanu blocks an elbow strike.
Niemi is trying to break the clinch but Negreanu has him pressed against the cage.
Niemi wants to stall.
Negreanu works on Niemi's body with a couple of short punches.
Negreanu blocking some punches.
Negreanu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negreanu scores with a shot to the side of Niemi's head.
Negreanu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Niemi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Niemi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Niemi misses with a jab to the body
and Negreanu counters with a nice body kick.
Negreanu pushes Niemi up against the cage in a clinch.
Negreanu gets through Niemi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Negreanu blocks an uppercut.
Negreanu works on Niemi's body with a couple of short punches.
Negreanu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niemis head.
Niemi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Negreanu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Niemi.
Negreanu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niemi.
Negreanu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Niemi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Negreanu feints and then cracks Niemi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niemi down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Negreanu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niemi manages to avoid it.
Negreanu throws a sloppy head kick
and Niemi counters with a nice body shot.
Negreanu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Negreanu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Niemi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Negreanu counters with a good, hard body kick but Niemi shrugs it off.
Niemi throws a sloppy head kick and Negreanu moves out of range easily.
Negreanu darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niemi throws a lazy right hand but Negreanu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niemi scores with a hook to the body. Negreanu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Negreanu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Niemi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niemi connects with a looping right hand.
Niemi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Negreanu.
Negreanu closes the distance but Niemi moves to the side
and Niemi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Niemi.
Niemi lands a nice hook to Negreanu's body. Negreanu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Niemi just misses with a punch to the body.
Niemi cracks the inside of Negreanu's front leg.
Niemi misses with a hook to the body
and Negreanu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Negreanu misses with an uppercut. Niemi saw that one coming.
Niemi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Negreanu throws out the jab.
Negreanu scores with a shot to the body.
Niemi throws a front kick aimed at Negreanu's knee but Negreanu avoids it well.
Niemi scores with a sloppy right hand. Negreanu should have avoided that one.
That kick from Niemi tenderised Negreanu's leg. Negreanu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Niemi keeps the fight on the outside.
Niemi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Niemi lands a jab to Negreanu's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negreanu takes one to the side of the head.
Niemi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Negreanu.
Niemi throws a right and a left that Negreanu avoids nicely.
Negreanu throws a leg kick but Niemi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Niemi throws a leg kick but Negreanu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Niemi throws a body kick that misses.
Niemi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Negreanu's head.
Niemi misses with an uppercut.
Negreanu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Niemi. Niemi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A shot to the body from Negreanu misses
and Niemi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niemi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Negreanu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Negreanu connects with a right hand. Niemi shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niemi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Negreanu.
Niemi misses with an uppercut. Negreanu saw that one coming.
A jab from Niemi does it's job there.
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 Jetset Niemi.
I think Niemi 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetset Niemi!
Jetset Niemi retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pulse of the Maggots kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Darwin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lincoln Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Darwin slips a straight right by Thomas.
Darwin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Darwin's head.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Darwin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Darwin avoids them all with ease.
Darwin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Darwin cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Darwin moves away and avoids it.
Darwin lands a jab.
Darwin lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Darwin moves out of range of the strikes.
Darwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Darwin swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Darwin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
Darwin throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a leg kick
and Darwin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thomas looks gassed!
Darwin lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Darwin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Darwin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Darwin had a free shot at his head there.
Lincoln Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darwin scores with a shot to the body.
Darwin lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Darwin. Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Darwin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Darwin.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Darwin.
Darwin misses with an uppercut.
Darwin lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Darwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Darwin moved out of range.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Darwin off balance momentarily.
Darwin tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Darwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darwin misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Darwin scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas slips under a jab from Darwin.
Thomas jabs at Darwin's body.
Darwin lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Darwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Darwin misses.
Darwin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darwin cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Darwin scores with a kick to the body.
Darwin connects with the punch.
Darwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Darwin's shoulder, as Darwin tries to avoid the shot.
Darwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darwin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Darwin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Darwin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Darwin throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Darwin.
Darwin slips a jab from Thomas.
Darwin lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darwin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darwin.
Darwin scores with a decent looking hook.
Darwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Darwin lands with a cross.
Darwin misses the jab.
Darwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas throws out a loose jab but Darwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas misses with a combination
and Darwin counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Darwin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darwin. Darwin obviously looking to wear him down.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Darwin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Darwin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Thomas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Darwin has got the better of the exchanges.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darwin.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Darwin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Darwin throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Darwin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Darwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darwin misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Darwin throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas throws a hook but Darwin avoids it easily.
Thomas moves forwards but Darwin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Darwin's ribs.
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas cracks Darwin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas 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.
Darwin lands with a shot to the body.
Darwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Darwin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darwin, right into the meat.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Darwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Darwin. Beautiful body shot.
Darwin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darwin.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Darwin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Darwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
An inside leg kick from Darwin misses.
Darwin is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Charles Darwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Darwin avoids them all with ease.
Darwin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Darwin scores with a nice right hand.
Darwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darwin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Darwin.
Darwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Darwin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Darwin throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thomas takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Darwin.
Darwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darwin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
Darwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Darwin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Darwin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
Darwin misses with a straight right.
Darwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Darwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darwin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas misses with a hook to the body
and Darwin counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Darwin.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Darwin blocks a jab.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Darwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Darwin tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darwin lands a lovely overhand right.
Darwin missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Darwin dominated that second 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.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Darwin pushes Thomas away with a front kick.
Thomas looks to clinch
and Darwin counters with a good, hard body kick but Thomas shrugs it off.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Darwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darwin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darwin throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darwin.
Darwin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darwin scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darwin tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darwin throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin throws a chopping leg kick but Thomas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Darwin ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Darwin clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Darwin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas slips a jab from Darwin.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Darwin saw that one coming.
Thomas throws a head kick but Darwin moves out of range.
Darwin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Darwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Darwin.
Darwin missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darwin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a hook. Darwin ducked under it nicely.
Darwin throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darwin counters with a nice leg kick.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Darwin.
Thomas defending well as Darwin loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Darwin is able to avoid easily.
Thomas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Darwin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Thomas misses with a leg kick
and Darwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Darwin throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Darwin moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Thomas misses the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darwin.
Nice body punch from Darwin.
Darwin lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darwin.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darwin. Darwin obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Darwin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darwin can pounce on him.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darwin. Darwin obviously looking to wear him down.
Darwin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Darwin.
Darwin moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darwin takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Darwin throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Darwin slips the punch.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Darwin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Lincoln Thomas has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Darwin takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Darwin misses with the body kick
and Thomas counters with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darwin, right into the meat.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Darwin lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darwin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Darwin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Darwin.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Darwin clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Thomas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Darwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Darwin's ribs.
Thomas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darwin counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Darwin is predictable there
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Darwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Darwin walks into a left hand.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas looks to clinch
and Darwin counters with an inside leg kick.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Darwin.
Thomas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Darwin lands with a right hand.
Darwin thumps Thomas with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darwin 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 Thomas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thomas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas throws a hook but Darwin avoids it easily.
Darwin thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.
Darwin's corner calls for a 1-2. Darwin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Darwin.
Darwin connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darwin cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Darwin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Darwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darwin moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas swings for the body but Darwin moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a body punch
and Darwin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thomas really felt that one!
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Darwin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darwin at a distance.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Darwin saw that one coming.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darwin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Darwin.
Darwin looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darwin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darwin throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Darwin throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Darwin looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Darwin.
Thomas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Darwin.
Thomas misses the jab.
Darwin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Darwin misses the shot to the body.
Darwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Thomas cracks Darwin with an open hand slap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darwin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin lands with a right hand.
Darwin throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Darwin moves away and avoids it.
Darwin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Darwin throws a body kick that misses.
Darwin misses with a leg kick
and Thomas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Darwin needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Darwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
A lazy body kick from Thomas
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas misses with the body kick
and Darwin counters with a nice body kick.
Darwin ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Darwin had his way with Lincoln Thomas in that round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Thomas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Darwin counters with an outside leg kick.
Darwin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Darwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darwin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darwin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darwin.
Darwin punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Darwin feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
A head kick misses from Darwin.
Darwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Darwin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
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!
Darwin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin slips under a jab.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darwin staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darwin.
Darwin cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Darwin.
Darwin with a jab.
Darwin lands with an overhand left.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Darwin catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas blocks a low kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darwin, right into the meat.
Darwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darwin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Darwin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Darwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Darwin throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Darwin staying out of range there.
Darwin keeps Thomas at a distance using the push kick.
Darwin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Darwin's calf.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Darwin moved out of range nicely.
Darwin takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Darwin as he connects with a hook.
Darwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Darwin cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Darwin lands with a kick to the temple. Thomas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Darwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Darwin breaks from the clinch.
Darwin tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Darwin.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darwin cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Darwin ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas throws a jab when Darwin was well out of range.
Charles Darwin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darwin lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Darwin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darwin lands with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lincoln Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas throws a series of punches but Darwin avoids them all with ease.
Darwin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darwin thumps Thomas with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Darwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Darwin, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:42
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:42
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Darwin!
Charles Darwin retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Tebow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tebow's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, God's Gonna Cut You Down. Johnstone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Humpin around, Bobby Brown. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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240 lbs
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272 lbs
17 - 7 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Tebow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hank Johnstone!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tebow tries to clinch but Johnstone moves out of range.
Tebow throws an overhand right that lands on Johnstone's shoulder, as Johnstone tries to avoid the shot.
Tebow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnstone on the side of the head.
Tebow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnstone.
Tebow throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnstone.
A swing and a miss from Johnstone.
Tebow scores with the left hand. Johnstone knows he should have avoided that one.
Tebow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnstone was well out of range. Poor timing from Tebow.
Tebow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnstone throws out the jab.
Tebow lands with a shot to the body.
Tim Tebow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnstone looks to land a left hand but Tebow moved out of range nicely.
Johnstone misses with a looping left.
Tebow misses with a wild body shot.
Johnstone swings for the body but Tebow moves out of range.
Tebow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnstone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstone looks to land a combination but Tebow avoids it well.
Tebow has closed the distance and engaged Johnstone in a clinch.
Tebow lands a nice shot to the body.
Tebow is trying to break the clinch but Johnstone has him pressed against the cage.
Tebow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tebow is trying to force a seperation but Johnstone has the dominant position.
Johnstone struggles to land a body shot inside as Tebow controls his hands.
Johnstone digs a right hand into Tebow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tebow's gas tank.
Johnstone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tebow is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnstone tries to throw a body punch but Tebow avoids it by throwing Johnstone back against the cage.
Johnstone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnstone lands an uppercut.
Johnstone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnstone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tebow backwards.
Johnstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnstone digs a right hand into Tebow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tebow's gas tank.
Johnstone lands with a left to the head.
Tebow is rocked!
A hook to the body from Johnstone.
Oh Tebow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Johnstone.
Tebow seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnstone digs a right hand into Tebow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tebow's gas tank.
Johnstone has a couple of punches blocked by Tebow.
Johnstone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnstone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tebow backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone cracks Tebow with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnstone.
Tebow blocks a body shot from Johnstone.
Johnstone lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tebow to his knees! Johnstone keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Johnstone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esko Nikkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaban Demidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikkari comes to the cage accompanied by Koto - Jabdah . Demidov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Florence + The Machine - Kiss With A Fist. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Esko Nikkari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaban Demidov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demidov lands a body shot.
Demidov wants to land a leg kick but Nikkari is out of range.
Demidov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikkari feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Demidov's calf.
Nikkari attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nikkari walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Demidov wants to land a leg kick but Nikkari is out of range.
Demidov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Demidov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Demidov misses with a leg kick.
Demidov moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demidov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nikkari backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nikkari throws an elbow but misses.
Nikkari tries to throw a body punch but Demidov avoids it by throwing Nikkari back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Demidov managing to block the knees to the body from Nikkari.
A head punch on the inside from Nikkari fails to land.
Demidov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nikkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demidov.
Demidov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikkari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Demidov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demidov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Demidov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demidov tries a knee to the head but Nikkari blocks it.
Demidov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nikkari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nikkari using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Demidov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nikkari throws a punch but it's blocked by Demidov.
Demidov managing to block the knees to the body from Nikkari.
Nikkari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nikkari missing with knees to the body.
Demidov blocks an elbow strike from Nikkari.
Nikkari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Demidov is defending well for now.
Demidov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nikkari backwards.
Demidov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nikkari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Demidov working Nikkari over with knees to the body.
Nikkari throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Demidov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nikkari tries to land knees in the clinch but Demidov avoids the damage to the body.
Nikkari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Demidov blocks it with crossed arms.
Nikkari managing to block the knees to the body from Demidov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Demidov.
Demidov lands a right hand.
Nikkari misses with the head strike.
Demidov lands a left hand.
Nikkari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Demidov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nikkari is breathing heavily.
Demidov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nikkari in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Demidov working Nikkari over with knees to the body.
Demidov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikkari avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Demidov.
Demidov connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Esko Nikkari has been cut.
Demidov scores with a shot to the side of Nikkari's head.
Nikkari misses with a punch on the inside.
Nikkari misses with a knee to the head.
Demidov presses Nikkari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demidov landing knees to the head.
Nikkari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Demidov avoiding damage as Nikkari throws knees to the body.
Demidov working Nikkari over with knees to the body.
Demidov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nikkari managing to block the knees to the body from Demidov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demidov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Demidov lands a shot to the body.
Demidov with a knee to the head.
Demidov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Demidov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikkari.
Demidov landing knees to the body.
Nikkari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Demidov working Nikkari over with knees to the body.
Demidov connects with a knee to the head.
Demidov missing with knees to the body.
Demidov landing knees to the body.
Demidov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nikkari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Demidov presses Nikkari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demidov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nikkari in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nikkari avoiding damage as Demidov throws knees to the body.
Demidov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikkari.
Demidov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demidov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikkari managing to block the knees to the body from Demidov.
Nikkari is trying to maintain a safe position but Demidov gets an underhook and turns Nikkari into the cage.
Demidov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Demidov cracks Nikkari with a nice body shot.
Demidov working Nikkari over with knees to the body.
Demidov scores with a knee to the head.
Demidov missing with knees to the body.
Demidov working Nikkari over with knees to the body.
Demidov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Demidov scores with a knee to the head.
Demidov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Demidov tries to land knees in the clinch but Nikkari avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nikkari.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikkari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Demidov is keeping busy.
Nikkari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demidov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Demidov.
Nikkari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaban Demidov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Esko Nikkari's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nikkari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Demidov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Esko Nikkari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikkari on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Demidov. Demidov obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Nikkari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Demidov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Demidov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Demidov cracks the inside of Nikkari's front leg.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Demidov. Nikkari shrugs it off though.
Demidov lands a high kick!
Nikkari throws a sloppy head kick and Demidov moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Demidov.
Nikkari walks into a straight right hand from Demidov.
Demidov lands a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Demidov - that will leave a mark!
Demidov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nikkari.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nikkari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Demidov thumps Nikkari with a low kick.
Demidov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nikkari circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demidov scoring well with a low kick there.
Nikkari is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Demidov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nikkari if he has to take too many more of those.
Demidov lands a glancing blow to the side of Nikkari's head.
Demidov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nikkari.
Demidov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Nikkari walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Esko Nikkari's cut is getting worse.
Nice cross by Demidov.
Nikkari on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Demidov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Demidov connects with an inside leg kick.
Demidov lands with a good body shot.
Demidov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Demidov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demidov pushes Nikkari up against the cage in a clinch.
Nikkari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Demidov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikkari.
Demidov misses with a knee strike.
Demidov working Nikkari over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demidov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nikkari avoids it.
A body shot lands from Demidov.
Demidov trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Demidov.
Demidov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Demidov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Demidov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nikkari.
Demidov trying to land knees to the body.
Nikkari misses with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Demidov.
Esko Nikkari's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Demidov.
A left hand lands to the body for Demidov.
Demidov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nikkari's face.
Nikkari looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Demidov.
Demidov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Demidov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demidov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikkari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demidov is working Nikkari over against the cage.
Nikkari managing to block the knees to the body from Demidov.
Demidov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nikkari in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nikkari tries a knee to the head but Demidov blocks it.
Nikkari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Demidov cracks Nikkari with a nice body shot.
Demidov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nikkari is looking to control Demidov's arms but Demidov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nikkari has his back to the cage.
Demidov lands a knee to the head.
Kaban Demidov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demidov tries to land a knee to the head but Nikkari blocks with his arms.
Nikkari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nikkari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the head but Demidov blocks with his arms.
Nikkari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikkari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Demidov.
Nikkari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Demidov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Demidov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demidov connects with a knee to the head.
Demidov lands a knee to the head.
Nikkari looking to stall.
Demidov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nikkari has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nikkari blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nikkari tries to work over Demidov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nikkari tries to land a knee to the head but Demidov blocks with his arms.
Demidov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Demidov crunches a lovely knee into Nikkari's ribcage.
Demidov crunches a lovely knee into Nikkari's ribcage.
Demidov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nikkari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikkari has a couple of punches blocked by Demidov.
Demidov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demidov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nikkari is defending well for now.
Nikkari managing to block the knees to the body from Demidov.
Nikkari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nikkari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Demidov lands a body punch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaban Demidov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Esko Nikkari's cut.
That's time! Nikkari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Demidov is looking to slow Nikkari down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Demidov as he connects with a hook.
Demidov cracks Nikkari with an open hand slap.
Demidov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nikkari.
Nikkari shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Demidov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nikkari throws a chopping leg kick but Demidov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Demidov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nikkari.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demidov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jeez, Esko Nikkari's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Demidov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nikkari.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Demidov. Nikkari shrugs it off though.
Nikkari is looking to clinch.
Nikkari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demidov.
Nikkari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nikkari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demidov scores with a nice body kick.
Demidov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demidov delivers a nice body kick.
Demidov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Demidov is looking to slow Nikkari down with leg kicks.
Nikkari on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kaban Demidov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Demidov rushes Nikkari and presses him up against the cage.
Demidov working Nikkari over with knees to the body.
Demidov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Demidov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nikkari's face.
Demidov scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Esko Nikkari's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaban Demidov!
Kaban Demidov is the new heavyweight champion!
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