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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Athur Beetson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geasus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus has chosen Chiddy Bang - Opposite Of Adults as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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163 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Athur Beetson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Geasus Maximus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt.
Beetson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beetson cracks a nice hook into Maximus's ribs.
Maximus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beetson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Beetson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab by Beetson.
Maximus dives in and grabs Beetson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beetson pushes down on Maximus's head and hops out.
Athur Beetson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geasus Maximus.
Maximus shoots in and drives through. Beetson sprawls well.
Maximus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maximus looks gassed!
A cross from Beetson lands.
Beetson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beetson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus walks into a jab.
Beetson lands a lovely overhand right.
Maximus is rocked!
Beetson is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Maximus like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Maximus from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Athur Beetson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Gillmeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trevor Gillmeister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillmeister swings for the body but Shields moves out of range.
Gillmeister misses with an uppercut.
Gillmeister throws a shot from downtown. Shields moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shields darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gillmeister takes a swing at Shields's ribcage but misses.
Gillmeister misses with a body shot.
Shields moves out of range of the strikes.
Shields closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shields lands in his opponent's guard.
Shields trying to control but Gillmeister is working from the bottom.
Gillmeister keeping full guard, as Shields tries to pass.
Gillmeister working a defensive guard here.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Gillmeister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillmeister wants to stand but Shields is controlling the position.
Shields controlling from the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gillmeister scores with a shot to the body.
Shields steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gillmeister.
Shields walks into a jab.
Gillmeister misses with a hook. Shields ducked under it nicely.
Gillmeister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shields sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Gillmeister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gillmeister throws out a loose jab but Shields uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shields fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shields slips under a jab.
Gillmeister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trevor Gillmeister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gillmeister looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Shields is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gillmeister knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields trying to control the position but Gillmeister is working away.
Gillmeister tries to bench press Shields off him but Shields keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gillmeister is not content to let Shields control the position.
Shields tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shields has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shields is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gillmeister is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Shields looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gillmeister is avoiding damage well.
Shields is trying to get an arm triangle but Gillmeister is defending well.
Shields misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gillmeister is looking for a sweep.
Shields trying to control the position but Gillmeister is working away.
Gillmeister takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gillmeister keeps working.
Shields is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gillmeister's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Shields dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shields scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shields not doing much here.
Gillmeister is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shields looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gillmeister wants to get back to full guard.
Shields sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gillmeister defending well though.
Shields trying to control from half guard but Gillmeister is working away.
Gillmeister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shields on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields wants to pass to mount but Gillmeister is defending the position.
Shields takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gillmeister is not content to let Shields control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ground and pound from Shields.
Shields has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gillmeister defend it? Shields steps over the head and cranks it - Gillmeister is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shields!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Shields!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Belkofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Simmons's choice of entrance music: Black camaro. David Belkofer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Belkofer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Simmons!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Belkofer misses.
Simmons slips under a jab from Belkofer.
Belkofer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Belkofer tries to clinch but Simmons moves out of range.
David Belkofer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belkofer has closed the distance and engaged Simmons in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Belkofer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simmons's face.
It looks like Zak Simmons has been cut.
Belkofer presses Simmons against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knees to the body from Belkofer.
Belkofer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Belkofer has him pressed against the cage.
Belkofer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belkofer looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
Simmons throws a right and a left that Belkofer avoids nicely.
Belkofer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Belkofer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simmons looks gassed!
Belkofer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simmons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belkofer looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belkofer darts in and clinches Simmons up against the cage.
Belkofer digs a right hand underneath Simmons's ribcage. Simmons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Belkofer breaks the clinch.
Simmons missing with a left hand there. Belkofer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Belkofer throws a right and a left that Simmons avoids nicely.
Simmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Belkofer ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Belkofer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Simmons, pushing him back against the cage.
Belkofer is trying to trip Simmons. He has hold of a leg but Simmons is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Belkofer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Simmons wants to sweep here but Belkofer controlling him for the moment.
Belkofer is stalling in the full guard.
Belkofer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Belkofer controls the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of David Belkofer.
Simmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Belkofer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simmons doesn't seem phased though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belkofer, right into the meat.
Simmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simmons is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belkofer clinches up with Simmons and pushes him back against the cage.
Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Belkofer finish him?
A short right from Belkofer.
Belkofer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belkofer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Simmons! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Belkofer is unloading with more strikes now! Simmons drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Belkofer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley Daniel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and duece delta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel's entrance music is Red Hot Chili Peppers - Don't Forget Me. A fine choice. delta has chosen the tough guy song as his entrance music. duece delta acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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194 lbs
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Daniel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, duece delta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
delta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
delta shoots in and gets a takedown into Daniel's guard.
delta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Daniel keeping moving, preventing delta from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
delta is looking to work some ground and pound but Daniel has wrist control.
delta tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniel is retaining full guard.
Daniel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
delta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Daniel wants to stand and escape but delta is having none of it.
delta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Daniel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Daniel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Daniel!
delta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daniel wants to stand but delta has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
delta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
delta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
delta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
delta is working for a submission of some sort.
delta is trying to work for a kimura but Daniel is defending well.
delta is working for a submission of some sort.
Daniel wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daniel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
delta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daniel defends it well.
Daniel trying to control from the bottom.
delta is working for a submission of some sort.
Daniel won't allow delta to pass to mount.
Daniel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daniel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. delta is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of delta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take delta's back!
delta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
delta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
delta tries to roll over but Daniel keeps him under control.
delta moves into full guard.
delta looking for a triangle here. Daniel is fighting it but it looks tight! delta pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Daniel is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). duece delta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring Da Ruckus. The crowd seem to be enjoying Perry's choice of entrance music: Lützenkirchen - Leer aber Techno. Fred Perry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Perry!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perry looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Perry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perry wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Perry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries for a takedown but Perry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Perry is trying to defend but Silva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Perry wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Perry looking for subs from the bottom but Silva mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Perry looks a forlorn figure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Perry is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva looking to finish Perry with some ground and pound. This is bad for Perry!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silva looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Perry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Perry is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Silva looking to finish Perry with some ground and pound. This is bad for Perry!
Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Perry frees his head quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva looking to finish Perry with some ground and pound. This is bad for Perry!
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Perry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Perry is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva has control of Perry's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Perry regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
Silva with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Silva is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Perry to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Perry shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Perry is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Silva is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Perry to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Perry shrugs it off.
Perry is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva wants to finish this one by submission but Perry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has control of Perry's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Perry regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva lands a nice shot to the head.
Silva breaks from Perry's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A nice elbow there by Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Perry looks a forlorn figure.
Silva landing shots from mount.
Perry is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva fails to advance to Perry's back.
Silva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Perry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Damien Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perry but Perry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perry wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perry throws a head kick that misses.
Perry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a one two combo.
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perry defends it nicely.
Perry is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Perry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perry.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Perry shows good takedown defense.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Perry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Damien Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Perry which made him look bad.
Perry clinches up against the cage.
Perry is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Perry manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Perry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perry is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Perry is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Perry has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Perry tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damien Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wally Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestler Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wally Lewis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wally Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrestler Guy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lewis misses with a hook. Guy ducked under it nicely.
Guy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Lewis throws a shot from downtown. Guy moves away and avoids it.
Guy avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Guy tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Guy's shoulder, as Guy tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Guy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis is pulling down on Guy's head. It's preventing any offense from Guy, at least for the moment.
Guy stays in close to Lewis's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Guy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lewis gets tackled into the cage by Guy. Guy maintains the clinch.
Guy tries to pull guard but Lewis holds him up against the cage and eventually Guy drops back down to his feet.
Guy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lewis pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lewis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Guy.
Lewis works over Guy's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Wrestler Guy has been cut.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Guy's head but Guy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guy moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Guy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet but Guy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Guy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lewis's guard.
Lewis wants to improve his position but instead Guy has moved into half guard.
Guy controlling the action here.
Lewis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guy on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Guy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wally Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Lewis.
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guy shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well.
Wally Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wrestler Guy.
Guy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guy wants to stand but Lewis is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wrestler Guy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Guy is out of range.
Lewis connects with a jab.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lewis swivels and escapes.
Lewis moves out of range of the body kick from Guy.
Guy wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance.
Guy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis misses the jab.
Lewis throws a lazy right hand but Guy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis throws a jab when Guy was well out of range.
Lewis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lewis avoids a kick to the body.
Lewis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Lewis does no damage.
Good exchange - Lewis coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Guy showed some decent athleticism there.
Guy is breathing heavily.
Lewis is holding on to half guard well.
Guy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Guy works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy with the ground and pound from mount.
Guy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lewis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lewis shrugs it off.
Guy content just to control the position here.
Guy prevents Lewis from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Guy tightening his grip on Lewis, looking for the choke.
Guy throwing sloppy strikes.
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.
Guy gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Guy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Guy gets his way!
Lewis looking very determined here, making life difficult for Guy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wally Lewis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wrestler Guy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lewis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lewis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
A shot to the liver by Lewis. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis cracks Guy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Guy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lewis finish him?
Lewis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Guy ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.
Guy walks into a jab.
Guy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lewis lands an overhand right.
Guy is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Lewis moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Guy! Lewis continues to tee off on Guy, landing with a left and a right! Lewis connects with a right hand that leaves Guy sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wally Lewis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Dan Severn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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23
263 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Severn!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn shoots in looking for a takedown but Kerr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Severn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kerr is breathing heavily.
Kerr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kerr wants it to stay on the feet.
Severn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mark Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Severn.
Severn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Severn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kerr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Severn somewhat.
Severn tries to clinch but Kerr is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Severn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kerr but Kerr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr gets caught flat footed, as Severn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Severn wants to control from the top but Kerr keeps moving.
Kerr is looking to stand back up but Severn counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kerr.
Still in half guard, Severn seems content to control.
Kerr scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Severn manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Severn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kerr is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Severn controlling from mount.
Severn looking to control but Kerr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Severn controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Severn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Kerr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Severn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kerr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Severn shoots in but no luck this time.
Severn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kerr's waist but Kerr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Severn off to one side.
Severn throws a body punch but Kerr moves out of range.
Severn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerr moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn shoots in looking for a takedown but Kerr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Severn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mark Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Severn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Severn tries for a takedown but Kerr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kerr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Severn bucks up and tries to throw Kerr off but instead Kerr has got his back!
Severn is trying to stand back up.
Kerr cracks Severn with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Severn from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Severn is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr with a poor takedown
and Severn counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kerr!
Kerr is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Severn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kerr is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn trying to control but Kerr is having none of it.
Severn won't let Kerr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
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.
Severn controlling the pace for now.
Kerr's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Severn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Kerr's cut.
That's time! Kerr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Severn moves in looking to clinch but Kerr pushes him off.
Severn tries to clinch up but Kerr circles away and keeps his distance.
Severn fails with the takedown
and Kerr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kerr.
Severn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kerr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Severn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Severn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Severn fails with the takedown
and Kerr counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Severn!
Dan Severn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Severn wants to try and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Kerr.
Severn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Severn trying desperately to get to his feet.
Severn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kerr controlling his opponent.
Severn wants to get back to his feet.
Severn bucks Kerr off and manages to get back to his feet!
Severn throws a series of punches but Kerr moves out of range.
Severn misses with a takedown attempt
and Kerr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kerr.
Mark Kerr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Severn.
Kerr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Severn is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Severn keeps moving.
Severn is looking to stand up but Kerr isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kerr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mark Kerr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Severn is trying to buck Kerr off.
Kerr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dan Severn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kerr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Severn 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Severn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuey Chuleta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fast Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuleta comes into the arena with CHINGO BLING - PUT MY SWAG ON REMIX blaring out of the sound system. Punch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prodigy - Hot Ride . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
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21
180 lbs
7 - 6 - 1 |
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Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuey Chuleta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fast Punch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuleta tries to clinch but Punch is having none of it.
Punch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Punch swats away the attempt to clinch by Chuleta.
Chuleta misses with a takedown attempt - Punch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Punch misses.
Punch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chuleta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Punch misses.
Punch takes one to the side of the head.
Punch misses the jab.
Punch misses with a hook.
Punch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chuleta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chuleta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Punch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Punch pulls guard effortlessly.
Chuleta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chuleta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuleta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Punch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chuleta throwing strikes from guard but Punch blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Punch looking for a sweep. Not yet Punch, not yet.
Chuleta with a nice head shot there.
Chuleta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chuleta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chuleta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chuleta throws a big right hand that misses.
Chuleta connects with a couple of short punches.
Chuleta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Punch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chuleta, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punch controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuleta trying to keep a closed guard but Punch is proving a slippery customer.
Chuleta wants to control the position but Punch says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chuleta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Punch.
Chuleta wants to control but Punch is keeping busy.
Punch trying to control from half guard but Chuleta is working away.
Chuleta trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Punch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Punch throws out a loose jab but Chuleta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Punch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punch throws a one two combo.
It looks like Chuey Chuleta has been cut.
Chuleta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punch.
Chuleta clinches up with Punch and pushes him back against the cage.
Chuleta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chuleta tries for a takedown but Punch manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuey Chuleta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuleta tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chuleta leaning against his opponent.
Chuleta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Punch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch is trying to break the clinch but Chuleta has him pressed against the cage.
Chuleta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Punch tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chuleta smiles and moves away.
Punch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chuleta napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Punch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chuleta is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chuleta is trying to control Punch's posture but Punch avoids it.
Chuleta tries to buck Punch off but Punch is having none of it.
Chuleta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Punch off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fast Punch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chuey Chuleta'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.
Punch scores with a takedown into Chuleta's guard.
Chuleta is trying to keep Punch in close.
Punch trying to control the position from guard on top but Chuleta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chuleta kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Punch content to stall in guard here.
Chuleta is pulling down on Punch's head. It's preventing any offense from Punch, at least for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Punch scores with a nice head shot.
Punch is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuleta clinches.
Chuleta pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chuleta is working for takedown but Punch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Punch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chuleta is working for takedown but Punch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Punch working hard to break the clinch.
Chuleta tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuey Chuleta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chuleta looking for a takedown.
Chuleta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Punch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Punch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Punch fails to land.
Punch looking to stall.
Chuleta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Punch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chuleta gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Punch regains guard.
Punch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chuleta!
Punch controlling from the full mount.
Punch thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chuleta tries to hold on but Punch pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch looking to finish with strikes here!
Punch controlling from mount.
Chuleta tries to hold on but Punch pushes him away.
Chuleta is wriggling around trying to escape.
Punch wants to control the pace but Chuleta is squirming around nicely.
Punch controlling from the full mount.
Punch looking to finish with strikes here!
Punch looking to control but Chuleta is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Chuleta manages to control the position for a moment.
Punch thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Punch tries to control but Chuleta wriggling away.
Punch throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Chuleta tries to lock up and control but Punch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Punch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Punch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Punch wants to control but instead Chuleta manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fast Punch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chuey Chuleta'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!
Chuleta slips under a jab from Punch.
Chuleta moves forwards but Punch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Punch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Punch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chuleta tries to avoid it but Punch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chuleta to the ground. Chuleta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Punch misses with a straight right.
Chuey Chuleta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Punch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chuleta circles away quickly and effectively.
Chuleta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Punch misses.
Chuleta has Punch up against the cage in a clinch.
Chuleta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Punch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chuleta goes for a takedown in the clinch but Punch prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chuleta has Punch pressed against the cage, preventing Punch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Punch wants to break free but Chuleta has control.
Punch prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chuey Chuleta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chuleta gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chuletais looking to pass into half guard but Punch pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Punch is in guard.
Punch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Chuleta manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuleta is looking to control Punch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chuleta avoid being mounted?
Punch wants to pass the guard but Chuleta is defending well.
Punch is thwarting Chuleta's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chuleta is looking to control Punch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chuleta avoid being mounted?
Chuey Chuleta has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Punch throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuleta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Punch on the side of the head.
Chuleta shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Punch counters with a nice body shot.
Chuleta closes the distance and clinches.
Chuleta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Punch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punch looking for a takedown.
Chuleta can't get the takedown.
Chuleta is trying to trip Punch. He has hold of a leg but Punch is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chuleta persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Punch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chuleta manages to get himself to full guard.
Punch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Punch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chuleta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chuleta controls Punch momentarily but Punch frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chuleta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Punch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Punch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fast Punch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chuey Chuleta wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chuleta moves out of range of the strikes.
Punch moves out of range of the strikes.
Punch tries to bum rush Chuleta with a series of wild strikes but Chuleta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Punch misses.
Chuey Chuleta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuleta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Punch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chuleta quickly recovers to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fast Punch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Punch 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fast Punch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Arkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Holyfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Arkley!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Arkley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holyfield misses with a hook.
Holyfield connects with a jab.
Holyfield loads up on a big right hand but Arkley slips the punch.
Arkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holyfield.
Arkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Arkley avoids them all with ease.
Arkley misses with a wild body shot.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Arkley avoids them all with ease.
Arkley throws a jab when Holyfield was well out of range.
Arkley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arkley pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Arkley - that landed with a thud.
Holyfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Arkley.
Arkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arkley.
Holyfield tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arkley blocks a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arkley scores with a shot to the side of Holyfield's head.
Arkley is struggling to control the position.
Arkley is leaning against Holyfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holyfield tries to throw a body punch but Arkley avoids it by throwing Holyfield back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield tries to circle away but Arkley has him pinned against the cage.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
Holyfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arkley lands a shot to the body.
Arkley prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
Good body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arkley or not.
Holyfield wants to break free but Arkley has control.
Holyfield presses Arkley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holyfield tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
Arkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Holyfield tries a body shot but Arkley blocks it.
Holyfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Holyfield misses with some punches.
Arkley throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holyfield.
Holyfield tries a body shot but Arkley blocks it.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Arkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holyfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a head punch that misses.
Holyfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arkley presses Holyfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holyfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arkley digs a right hand into Holyfield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holyfield's gas tank.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Arkley.
Holyfield tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holyfield takes a shot to the head.
Holyfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arkley prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with some punches.
Holyfield works on Arkley's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Arkley as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Holyfield fails to land.
A hook to the body from Arkley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holyfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holyfield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holyfield blocks an uppercut.
Arkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Arkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arkley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Arkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arkley'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.
Holyfield tries a body shot but Arkley blocks it.
Holyfield throws a head punch that misses.
Holyfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arkley.
Holyfield lands a nice uppercut.
Holyfield is working Arkley over against the cage.
Holyfield tries a body shot but Arkley blocks it.
A short left from Holyfield.
Arkley blocks an uppercut.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Arkley.
Holyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Arkley has double underhooks.
Holyfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Arkley misses with some punches.
Holyfield blocking some punches.
Arkley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arkley swings wildly with an uppercut but Holyfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkley blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arkley.
Holyfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arkley's elbow.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arkley's elbow.
Holyfield working aggressively here.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holyfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Holyfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holyfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arkley.
Arkley has Holyfield pushed against the cage.
Holyfield throws a head punch that misses.
Holyfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arkley lands a nice uppercut.
Holyfield tries a body shot but Arkley blocks it.
Holyfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
It looks like Joe Holyfield has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arkley lands with a left to the head.
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 Joe Holyfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Holyfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good exchange - Holyfield coming out on top.
Holyfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arkley misses with an uppercut.
Holyfield tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Holyfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holyfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arkley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holyfield looks to land a combination. Arkley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like James Arkley has been cut.
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!
Holyfield swings for the body but Arkley moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Holyfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holyfield lands with an uppercut that bounces Arkley off the cage and back into rage.
Holyfield comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holyfield.
Holyfield throws a looping overhand right but Arkley ducks down to avoid it.
Holyfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arkley manages to avoid it.
Arkley avoids the body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield cracks a nice hook into Arkley's ribs.
Arkley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Arkley is breathing heavily.
Arkley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Holyfield.
Nice uppercut lands for Holyfield. That snapped Arkley's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holyfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holyfield uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Arkley has time to react.
Holyfield throws a sloppy body shot
and Arkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Holyfield throws a right hand that Arkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Arkley also avoids with ease.
Holyfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Holyfield misses.
Arkley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holyfield misses with a combination
and Arkley counters with an inside leg kick.
Arkley looks to throw the jab but Holyfield is out of range.
Holyfield throws a nice looking combination but Arkley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arkley lands a glancing blow to the side of Holyfield's head.
Arkley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Holyfield moves in looking to clinch but Arkley pushes him off.
Arkley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holyfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Holyfield.
Arkley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Holyfield lands a body shot.
Arkley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holyfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arkley counters with a straight right hand.
Arkley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holyfield.
Holyfield tries to clinch up.
Holyfield jabs Arkley right on the nose. Arkley blinks but takes it well.
Arkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holyfield.
Some wild striking there from Holyfield.
Arkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holyfield manages to avoid it.
Arkley walks into a left hand.
Holyfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arkley counters with a nice body shot.
Holyfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Joe Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holyfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Holyfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joe Holyfield is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield throws a combination that misses
and Arkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arkley misses with a wild body shot.
Holyfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arkley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holyfield misses with a few strikes there.
Holyfield slips a jab from Arkley.
Holyfield looks to clinch
and Arkley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Holyfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Arkley.
Holyfield pushes Arkley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holyfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
Holyfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arkley prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arkley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Holyfield has had enough of the clinch but Arkley keeps him there for the moment.
Holyfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Holyfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arkley.
Arkley blocks a body shot from Holyfield.
Arkley prevents a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arkley or not.
A head punch on the inside from Holyfield fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holyfield.
A hook to the body from Holyfield.
Holyfield tries to throw a body punch but Arkley avoids it by throwing Holyfield back against the cage.
Holyfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Holyfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holyfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holyfield tries to throw a body punch but Arkley avoids it by throwing Holyfield back against the cage.
Holyfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holyfield.
Holyfield is looking to break free of the clinch but Arkley has double underhooks.
Arkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holyfield pushes Arkley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arkley blocking some punches.
Holyfield misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holyfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holyfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Holyfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arkley blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Holyfield dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Holyfield misses with a wild body shot.
Holyfield walks into a jab.
Holyfield throws a hook but Arkley blocks it.
Holyfield jabs Arkley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holyfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arkley.
Arkley misses with a wild body shot.
Holyfield closes the distance but Arkley moves to the side
and Arkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Arkley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holyfield.
Holyfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holyfield cracks Arkley with an open hand slap.
Arkley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Holyfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arkley backs up against the cage.
Holyfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Arkley's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyfield misses with a body punch
and Arkley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holyfield misses with a body shot.
Holyfield tries to clinch but Arkley moves out of range.
Holyfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Holyfield misses the target.
Arkley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holyfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holyfield wants to clinch.
Arkley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arkley working aggressively here.
Holyfield scores with a shot to the side of Arkley's head.
Arkley blocking some punches.
Arkley lands with a left to the head.
Holyfield misses with the head strike.
Arkley throws a head punch that misses.
Holyfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Holyfield has had enough of the clinch but Arkley keeps him there for the moment.
Arkley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holyfield looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holyfield misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holyfield tries a body shot but Arkley blocks it.
Arkley lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Holyfield.
Holyfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Holyfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe Holyfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with some punches.
Holyfield tries a body shot but Arkley blocks it.
Holyfield is trying to break the clinch but Arkley is controlling him.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Arkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arkley has Holyfield pressed against the cage, preventing Holyfield from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Arkley just leaning against Holyfield, taking a breather.
Arkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Good body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Holyfield.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arkley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Holyfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holyfield has a couple of punches blocked by Arkley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arkley.
Holyfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Holyfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holyfield presses Arkley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Holyfield on the inside.
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Arkley controls his hands.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arkley pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holyfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Holyfield working aggressively here.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holyfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Arkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arkley's elbow.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holyfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Arkley.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield misses with a body punch.
Arkley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Arkley.
Arkley scores with a shot to the side of Holyfield's head.
Holyfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arkley stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Arkley.
Holyfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holyfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Arkley working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Holyfield.
Arkley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arkley's elbow.
Holyfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arkley digs a right hand underneath Holyfield's ribcage. Holyfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Arkley controls his hands.
Holyfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arkley can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Arkley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Holyfield clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holyfield takes one to the chin there.
Holyfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Arkley is just out of range.
Holyfield swings for the body but Arkley moves out of range.
Holyfield misses with a shot to the body
and Arkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holyfield closes the distance looking to clinch
and Arkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Arkley closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Arkley.
Holyfield digs a right hand underneath Arkley's ribcage. Arkley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holyfield tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arkley is trying to maintain a safe position but Holyfield gets an underhook and turns Arkley into the cage.
Holyfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holyfield is trying to break free.
Arkley is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
Arkley blocks an uppercut.
Holyfield blocks an uppercut.
Holyfield lands a body punch.
Holyfield working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield lands a left hand.
Holyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Holyfield fails to land.
A short right from Holyfield on the inside.
Arkley misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Holyfield on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Holyfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holyfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holyfield.
Holyfield lands an uppercut.
Arkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arkley misses with a punch to the body.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holyfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arkley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Arkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holyfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arkley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arkley prevents Holyfield from breaking the clinch.
Holyfield pushes Arkley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Arkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Holyfield fails to land.
Holyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holyfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holyfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holyfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arkley blocks a body shot from Holyfield.
Holyfield misses with the head strike.
Holyfield is trying to force a seperation but Arkley has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arkley.
Holyfield misses with a body punch.
Arkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkley lands a body shot.
Arkley pushes Holyfield back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arkley works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Arkley stalls.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Arkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holyfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arkley presses Holyfield against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arkley lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Arkley.
Arkley is struggling to control the position.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Arkley controls the action.
Arkley scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Arkley.
Holyfield tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holyfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arkley.
Holyfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Arkley.
Holyfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Arkley.
Holyfield working aggressively here.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arkley's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holyfield tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arkley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arkley lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Arkley.
Holyfield gets through Arkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Arkley - that landed with a thud.
Arkley lands a left hand.
Arkley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Arkley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holyfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arkley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holyfields head.
Arkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holyfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holyfield takes a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holyfield misses with some punches.
Arkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Arkley as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arkley works on Holyfield's body with a couple of short punches.
Arkley pushes Holyfield back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but James Arkley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Arkley forces Holyfield back against the cage and clinches.
Arkley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holyfield tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holyfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arkley.
Holyfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Arkley controls the action.
Holyfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holyfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arkley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holyfield misses with a body punch.
Arkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holyfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Arkley.
Holyfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arkley scores with a shot to the side of Holyfield's head.
Holyfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Arkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Arkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Arkley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Arkley receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arkley.
Arkley lands a left hand.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Arkley controls the action.
Holyfield misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Arkley.
Arkley lands a body punch.
Arkley scores with a hook to the body.
Holyfield misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holyfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arkley's elbow.
Holyfield can't find room to land a body shot as Arkley controls the action.
Arkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arkley lands a nice shot to the body.
Arkley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arkley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Holyfield fails to land.
Arkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Arkley.
Joe Holyfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkley is pushing Holyfield up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Arkley scores with a shot to the side of Holyfield's head.
Arkley lands a hook that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arkley.
Holyfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arkley lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arkley cracks Holyfield with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holyfield.
Arkley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holyfield backwards.
Holyfield misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Arkley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Arkley.
Holyfield is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield tries to throw a body punch but Arkley avoids it by throwing Holyfield back against the cage.
Arkley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Arkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Holyfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arkley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arkley throws a big uppercut that drops Holyfield! More strikes from Arkley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Holyfield lies dazed against the cage as Arkley celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Arkley! James Arkley retains his light heavyweight title!
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