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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexey Ignashov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertie Bertles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexey Ignashov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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266 lbs
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299 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Ignashov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bertie Bertles!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ignashov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bertles, pushing him back against the cage.
Ignashov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bertles looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignashov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Bertie Bertles has been cut.
Bertles takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Ignashov.
Bertles takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ignashov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ignashov lands an elbow just above Bertles 's eye.
Ignashov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ignashov.
Ignashov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ignashov lands an elbow inside that Bertles shrugs off.
Ignashov with a knee to the head.
Bertles is rocked!
Ignashov pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Bertles! Ignashov unloads with more strikes and Bertles sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Ignashov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sloat Gresham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Proclaimers - 500 Miles kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sloat Gresham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gresham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Robertson - that will leave a mark!
Robertson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gresham is out of range and Robertson settles back down.
Gresham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robertson.
Gresham takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gresham tries to clinch but Robertson moves away
and Robertson counters with a straight right hand.
Gresham tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gresham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there
and Gresham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gresham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gresham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robertson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gresham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gresham pulls Robertson into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gresham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robertson controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control but Gresham is working from the bottom.
Robertson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robertson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gresham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robertson controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Trevor Robertson.
Robertson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Robertson throws a big right hand that misses.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gresham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robertson trying to control but Gresham is working from the bottom.
Robertson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gresham has wrist control.
Robertson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robertson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robertson throwing strikes but missing.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gresham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson has gone for a leg lock! Gresham slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robertson's guard.
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gresham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Robertson is proving hard to escape from.
Gresham trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gresham preventing the sweep.
Gresham stands and steps away. Robertson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gresham wants to clinch.
Gresham wants to clinch up but Robertson keeps it at a distance.
Gresham tries to clinch up
and Robertson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robertson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Robertson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gresham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gresham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gresham tries to clinch up.
Gresham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Robertson misses with a body kick.
Trevor Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Robertson lands but Gresham takes it in his stride.
It looks like Sloat Gresham has been cut.
Gresham misses with a head kick.
Robertson pushes Gresham up against the cage in a clinch.
Robertson misses with an elbow strike.
Gresham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robertson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gresham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robertson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gresham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robertson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gresham scores with a knee to the head.
Robertson pushes Gresham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gresham takes a shot to the head.
Robertson landing knees to the head.
Gresham is trying to maintain a safe position but Robertson gets an underhook and turns Gresham into the cage.
A knee to the head by Robertson.
Robertson breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gresham moves away from the strike by Robertson.
Trevor Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gresham scores with a head kick.
Gresham doesn't manage to clinch there - Robertson circles away.
Robertson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robertson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gresham counters with a head kick.
Gresham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robertson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gresham counters with a head kick. That will keep Robertson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Robertson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gresham counters with a solid body kick.
Gresham avoids the head kick by Robertson.
Sloat Gresham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gresham.
Gresham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
A jab from Robertson misses.
Gresham moves away from the strike by Robertson.
Robertson just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Robertson misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Gresham moves out of range.
Robertson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gresham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gresham pushes Robertson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Robertson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Robertson.
Gresham looking to throw knees to the head but Robertson is blocking nicely.
Robertson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gresham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gresham tries to clinch there but Robertson circles away.
Gresham throws a head kick but Robertson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tests Gresham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robertson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Robertson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gresham doesn't manage to clinch there - Robertson circles away.
Gresham slips a straight right by Robertson.
Robertson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gresham moves away.
Robertson throws a jab but it's blocked by Gresham.
Robertson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gresham tries to clinch up.
Robertson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gresham moves out of range of the leg kick from Robertson.
Gresham fails with an attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gresham checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there
and Gresham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Gresham fails to land.
Robertson throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gresham.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robertson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robertson lands a left hand.
Robertson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gresham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gresham working aggressively here.
Gresham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robertson avoids it.
Gresham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robertson lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gresham presses Robertson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Gresham, against the cage.
Robertson digs a right hand into Gresham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gresham's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sloat Gresham's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gresham has managed to clinch.
Robertson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gresham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robertson pushes Gresham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Robertson lands a nice uppercut.
Robertson is looking to control Gresham's arms but Gresham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robertson has his back to the cage.
Robertson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gresham tries a knee to the head but Robertson blocks it.
Robertson lands a nice uppercut.
Robertson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gresham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robertson lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Robertson.
Robertson crunches a lovely knee into Gresham's ribcage.
Robertson stalling in the clinch.
Gresham wants to break free but Robertson has control.
Robertson lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Robertson.
Robertson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gresham lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robertson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gresham prevents it.
Robertson gets through Gresham's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gresham tries to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling the position.
Gresham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robertson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Robertson.
Robertson misses with an elbow strike.
Robertson is leaning against Gresham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Robertson.
Robertson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robertson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gresham stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robertson.
Robertson swinging wildly here.
Robertson throws an overhand right that lands on Gresham's shoulder, as Gresham tries to avoid the shot.
Robertson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gresham moves into the clinch.
Robertson missing with knees to the body.
Gresham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robertson is defending well for now.
Sloat Gresham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Robertson.
Robertson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robertson trying to land knees to the body.
Robertson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gresham backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Robertson.
Robertson tries to circle away but Gresham has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robertson throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Gresham scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Robertson.
Robertson stalling the fight.
Robertson misses with an elbow over the top.
Gresham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robertson blocks it with crossed arms.
Gresham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Robertson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Robertson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gresham.
Robertson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robertson blocks a body shot from Gresham.
A short right from Robertson.
Robertson lands a good knee to the midsection. Gresham won't want to take too many of those.
Robertson is leaning against Gresham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gresham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gresham takes an elbow to the temple.
Robertson stalling the fight.
Robertson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robertson scores with a shot to the side of Gresham's head.
Gresham tries to land a knee to the head but Robertson blocks with his arms.
Robertson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gresham blocks it with crossed arms.
Gresham managing to block the knees to the body from Robertson.
A right handed body shot lands from Robertson.
Robertson lands a body shot.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Gresham, against the cage.
Gresham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gresham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson with a hook.
Gresham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robertson works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gresham's head.
Robertson fails to land the takedown.
Sloat Gresham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Robertson.
Gresham tries to clinch but Robertson is having none of it.
Robertson fails with the takedown
and Gresham counters with a big head kick but Robertson shrugs it off.
Robertson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gresham counters with a head kick.
Gresham cracks Robertson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trevor Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Robertson is predictable there
and Gresham counters by moving into the clinch.
Gresham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robertson wants to stall.
Trevor Robertson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gresham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gresham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robertson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Robertson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robertson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trevor Robertson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gresham pushes Robertson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robertson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Robertson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between T Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Burkhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). T Dawg had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, T Dawg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Burkhart!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burkhart moves into the clinch.
Dawg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burkhart works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burkhart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dawg.
Burkhart lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dawg backwards.
Burkhart lands a shot to the body.
Dawg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dawg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burkhart works on Dawg's body with a couple of short punches.
Burkhart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawg backwards.
Burkhart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burkhart lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawg is breathing heavily.
Burkhart lands a body shot in the clinch.
Burkhart pushes Dawg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burkhart scores with a shot to the side of Dawg's head.
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!
Burkhart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burkhart works on Dawg's body with a couple of short punches.
Burkhart gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Burkhart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burkhart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burkhart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burkhart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkhart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burkhart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dawg's head.
Burkhart is working Dawg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dawg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burkhart wants to pass the guard but Dawg is keeping the position.
Burkhart connects with a couple of short punches.
Burkhart is working Dawg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burkhart lands a couple of digs.
Dawg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burkhart is working Dawg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burkhart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burkhart chips away with some ground and pound.
Burkhart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burkhart distracts Dawg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burkhart lands a couple of digs.
Burkhart throwing strikes but missing.
Burkhart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burkhart thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burkhart cracks Dawg with a solid left hand.
Burkhart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart cracks Dawg with a solid left hand.
Burkhart is in close to Dawg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Burkhart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burkhart distracts Dawg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burkhart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burkhart is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawg has wrist control.
Burkhart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dawg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burkhart keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dawg's head.
Burkhart stands and throws Dawg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Burkhart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart scoring with punches and elbows.
Dawg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burkhart on the ground.
Burkhart working the ground and pound but Dawg is defending the strikes.
Burkhart grinds an elbow into Dawg's temple.
Burkhart is putting a hurting on Dawg here, landing some big shots from side control.
Burkhart creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dawg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Burkhart is working Dawg over with some ground and pound from side control.
Burkhart connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dawg some visible discomfort.
Dawg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burkhart landing a few strikes.
Burkhart tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Burkhart cracks Dawg with a big right hand but Dawg just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Burkhart dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Burkhart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dawg is trying to defend but Burkhart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burkhart thows a huge punch but Dawg dodges it nicely.
Burkhart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burkhart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burkhart thows a huge punch but Dawg dodges it nicely.
Dawg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burkhart slips a nice elbow through Dawg's hands, connecting with Dawg's forehead.
Burkhart winds up and cracks Dawg with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Burkhart working over Dawg with some ground and pound. Dawg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burkhart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alex Burkhart has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dawg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burkhart.
Ground and pound from Burkhart.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkhart missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burkhart lands a nice short elbow.
Burkhart is working for a kimura but Dawg is defending it quite comfortably.
Burkhart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burkhart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burkhart lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burkhart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dawg is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dawg is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alex Burkhart!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torsten Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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23
157 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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22
153 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Torsten Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Askren!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren shoots in and bounces Hoffman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but Askren defends easily.
Hoffman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Askren manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoffman controlling from the top position.
Askren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoffman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askren controls Hoffman momentarily but Hoffman frees himself.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Hoffman with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman with a nice head shot there.
Hoffman won't allow Askren to get back to his feet.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.
Hoffman passes into half guard.
Hoffman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoffman is keen to just control but Askren is a slippery customer.
Askren trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Askren wants to get back to his feet.
Hoffman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Askren defending well though.
Askren blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoffman.
Hoffman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hoffman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hoffman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Askren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Askren kicks off Hoffman and gets to his feet.
Ben Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Askren was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is trying desperately to improve position.
Hoffman regains half guard.
Hoffman is pressing down on Askren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoffman is on top in guard.
Hoffman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Askren looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Askren looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Askren!
Askren throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hoffman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hoffman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Askren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoffman pushes a forearm under Askren's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Askren is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torsten Hoffman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McEvoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxing Dominateyou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan McEvoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boxing Dominateyou!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Dominateyou. Those never looked like landing.
Dominateyou throws a series of punches but McEvoy moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dominateyou.
Dominateyou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McEvoy.
Dominateyou misses with a double jab
and McEvoy counters with a straight right hand.
Dominateyou misses with a double jab
and McEvoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dominateyou throws a left and a right that both miss
and McEvoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McEvoy clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from McEvoy.
McEvoy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McEvoy lands a nice elbow.
McEvoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dominateyou's elbow.
McEvoy crunches a lovely knee into Dominateyou's ribcage.
Dominateyou looks gassed!
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by McEvoy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McEvoy crunches a lovely knee into Dominateyou's ribcage.
McEvoy is stalling here.
McEvoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McEvoy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from McEvoy.
McEvoy lands an elbow inside.
McEvoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dominateyou lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McEvoy landing knees to the body.
McEvoy lands an elbow just above Dominateyou 's eye.
McEvoy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McEvoy effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McEvoy crunches a lovely knee into Dominateyou's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McEvoy lands a nice elbow.
McEvoy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from McEvoy.
Knees in the clinch landing for McEvoy.
McEvoy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McEvoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from McEvoy.
McEvoy lands an elbow inside that Dominateyou shrugs off.
McEvoy lands a good knee to the midsection. Dominateyou won't want to take too many of those.
McEvoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McEvoy scores with a knee to the head.
McEvoy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McEvoy working Dominateyou over with knees to the body.
McEvoy landing knees to the head.
McEvoy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dominateyou's defenses.
McEvoy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McEvoy lands an elbow inside.
McEvoy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McEvoy lands a nice elbow.
McEvoy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dominateyou up against the cage.
McEvoy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dominateyou's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McEvoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dominateyou wants to get back to striking at distance but McEvoy won't allow it.
McEvoy pressing his opponent against the cage.
McEvoy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
McEvoy lands a damaging elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McEvoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McEvoy working Dominateyou over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McEvoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McEvoy is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from Dominateyou misses.
Boxing Dominateyou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McEvoy darts in trying to clinch
and Dominateyou counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid body kick from McEvoy.
Dominateyou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dominateyou falls off balance throwing a combination
and McEvoy counters by clinching up.
Dominateyou wants to break the clinch but can't.
McEvoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McEvoy trying to land knees to the body.
Ryan McEvoy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McEvoy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dominateyou is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McEvoy lands a damaging elbow.
McEvoy with a knee to the head.
McEvoy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McEvoy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dominateyou takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McEvoy obliges.
McEvoy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McEvoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McEvoy landing knees to the head.
Dominateyou is rocked!
Knees to the body from McEvoy.
Dominateyou is still on wobbly legs! Can McEvoy finish him?
McEvoy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A knee to the head by McEvoy.
Dominateyou takes an elbow to the temple.
McEvoy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dominateyou's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McEvoy stalling against the cage.
McEvoy lands a good knee to the midsection. Dominateyou won't want to take too many of those.
Dominateyou seems to have recovered his senses.
McEvoy lands a nice knee to the body.
Dominateyou takes an elbow to the forehead.
McEvoy is pushing Dominateyou up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McEvoy landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McEvoy lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for McEvoy.
McEvoy lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from McEvoy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McEvoy scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by McEvoy.
Dominateyou is trying to force a seperation but McEvoy has the dominant position.
Dominateyou is looking to break free of the clinch but McEvoy has double underhooks.
McEvoy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dominateyou takes a knee right on the jaw!
McEvoy crunches a lovely knee into Dominateyou's ribcage.
McEvoy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McEvoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McEvoy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dominateyou takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McEvoy just leaning against Dominateyou, taking a breather.
McEvoy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McEvoy.
McEvoy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dominateyou avoids it.
Dominateyou takes an elbow to the forehead.
McEvoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dominateyou can do to turn this around?
McEvoy trying to control the position but instead, Dominateyou has worked for underhooks and has pushed McEvoy into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan McEvoy.
McEvoy moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McEvoy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McEvoy lands an elbow just above Dominateyou 's eye.
Dominateyou blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan McEvoy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Dominateyou misses with the combination.
Dominateyou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dominateyou throws a combination that misses
and McEvoy counters with a leg kick.
McEvoy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McEvoy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McEvoy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominateyou misses with a hook
and McEvoy counters with a thumping low kick.
McEvoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dominateyou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McEvoy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dominateyou.
Dominateyou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McEvoy counters with a low kick, right behind Dominateyou 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McEvoy scores with a head kick.
McEvoy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dominateyou if he has to take too many more of those.
McEvoy drives through and clinches with Dominateyou against the cage.
Dominateyou has had enough of the clinch but McEvoy keeps him there for the moment.
Dominateyou wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McEvoy landing knees to the head.
McEvoy lands a damaging elbow.
McEvoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dominateyou lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on McEvoy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McEvoy lands a nice elbow.
McEvoy with a knee to the head.
Dominateyou can't break the clinch.
Boxing Dominateyou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McEvoy lands an elbow inside.
Dominateyou takes a knee right on the jaw!
McEvoy lands an elbow inside.
Dominateyou takes an elbow to the forehead.
McEvoy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McEvoy'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.
McEvoy lands a good knee to the midsection. Dominateyou won't want to take too many of those.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McEvoy scores a nice knee to the body.
McEvoy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McEvoy lands an elbow that stopped Dominateyou in his tracks for a moment.
Dominateyou tries to break the clinch but McEvoy is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McEvoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by McEvoy.
McEvoy lands a nice knee to the body.
McEvoy lands a knee to the head.
McEvoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dominateyou's face.
Dominateyou is looking to break free of the clinch but McEvoy has double underhooks.
McEvoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McEvoy leaning against his opponent.
McEvoy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McEvoy crunches a lovely knee into Dominateyou's ribcage.
McEvoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dominateyou backwards.
McEvoy prevents Dominateyou from breaking the clinch.
McEvoy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McEvoy lands an elbow just above Dominateyou 's eye.
McEvoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McEvoy lands an elbow just above Dominateyou 's eye.
Ryan McEvoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dominateyou working hard to break the clinch.
McEvoy lands a nice elbow.
Dominateyou misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan McEvoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McEvoy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan McEvoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Shiltz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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21
194 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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18
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Shiltz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd clinches.
Kidd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kidd throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Shiltz.
Kidd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shiltz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kidd has Shiltz pressed against the cage, preventing Shiltz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kidd.
Shiltz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kidd pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kidd shoots in looking for a takedown. Shiltz tries to sprawl out of it but Kidd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shiltz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shiltz rushes Kidd and presses him up against the cage.
Shiltz avoids the elbow strike from Kidd, against the cage.
Kidd misses with a knee strike.
Kidd slowing the pace effectively.
Kidd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kidd pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiltz lands an uppercut.
Kidd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shiltz prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiltz wants to break free but Kidd has control.
Shiltz gets underhooks to prevent Kidd's takedown attempt.
Shiltz blocks an elbow strike from Kidd.
Kidd has Shiltz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shiltz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shiltz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Shiltz on the inside.
A short left from Shiltz.
Kidd is stalling here.
Shiltz pushes Kidd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kidd goes for a takedown attempt but Shiltz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kidd is breathing heavily.
Kidd clinches up with Shiltz and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shiltz lands a body punch.
Shiltz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kidd pushes off an throws an elbow but Shiltz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shiltz is leaning against Kidd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kidd can't get the takedown.
Shiltz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shiltz wants to break free but Kidd has control.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shiltz as Kidd tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Shiltz scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Adam Kidd has been cut.
Shiltz has Kidd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kidd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shiltz wants to break free but Kidd has control.
Shiltz lands with a short shot to the head.
Shiltz lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shiltz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shiltz gets through Kidd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiltz working hard to break the clinch.
Shiltz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kidd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shiltz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shiltz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kidd is looking to control Shiltz's arms but Shiltz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kidd has his back to the cage.
Shiltz has had enough of the clinch but Kidd keeps him there for the moment.
Shiltz is trying to force a seperation but Kidd has the dominant position.
Shiltz lands with a left to the head.
Kidd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shiltz.
Shiltz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shiltz tries to stall but Kidd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kidd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shiltz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shiltz wants to clinch up but Kidd keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shiltz.
Horrible takedown by Shiltz or perhaps it was just good defense by Kidd which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shiltz.
Shiltz moves into range and clinches up with Kidd.
Shiltz scores with a hook to the body.
Kidd tries to land knees in the clinch but Shiltz avoids the damage to the body.
Shiltz is trying to break free.
Kidd takes a shot to the head.
Kidd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shiltz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Shiltz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Kidd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shiltz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shiltz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Shiltz. No joy for Kidd on that attempt.
Adam Kidd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kidd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kidd postures up in Shiltz's guard and throws a big left but Shiltz blocks it.
Shiltz wants to stand and escape but Kidd is having none of it.
Kidd looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shiltz working a defensive guard here.
Kidd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd working some strikes from top position.
Shiltz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kidd controls the pace.
Shiltz is trying to keep Kidd in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kidd 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd wants to pass the guard but Shiltz is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shiltz wants to stand up but Kidd is controlling him.
Kidd wants to control from the top but Shiltz keeps moving.
Shiltz is looking to stand up but Kidd isn't so interested in that idea.
Shiltz is trying to control the position but Kidd postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kidd looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shiltz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kidd.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Kidd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shiltz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kidd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shiltz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kidd is in Shiltz's guard.
Shiltz trying to control the position.
Shiltz has his feet on Kidd's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd forces Shiltz back against the cage and clinches.
Shiltz tries to break the clinch but Kidd is controlling the position.
Kidd is trying to force a seperation but Shiltz has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kidd.
Shiltz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shiltz taking a breather.
Kidd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shiltz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shiltz prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiltz tries to break the clinch but Kidd is controlling the position.
Shiltz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shiltz has had enough of the clinch but Kidd keeps him there for the moment.
Shiltz tries to score a body lock takedown but Kidd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Kidd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam Kidd's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shiltz is defended easily by Kidd.
Shiltz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shiltz tries for a takedown but Kidd circles away easily
and Kidd counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kidd prevents Shiltz from improving his position.
Kidd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kidd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shiltz is staying active underneath Kidd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kidd not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Adam Kidd just wasn't active enough.
Shiltz misses with a hook. Kidd ducked under it nicely.
Kidd moves into the clinch.
Shiltz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kidd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shiltz up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shiltz.
Kidd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two 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.
Kidd being controlled against the cage.
Shiltz trying to stall but Kidd improves his position.
Shiltz blocks an elbow strike from Kidd.
Kidd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shiltz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kidd keeps control of Shiltz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shiltz is trying to push Kidd away but Kidd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kidd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shiltz prevents it.
Kidd takes a shot to the head.
Kidd taking a breather.
Shiltz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Shiltz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiltz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kidd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adam Kidd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Shiltz.
Shiltz tries to stall but Kidd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shiltz is trying to force a seperation but Kidd has the dominant position.
Kidd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shiltz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shiltz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shiltz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kidd, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kidd just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shiltz's brow.
Shiltz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shiltz is trying to stall.
Kidd is working for takedown but Shiltz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shiltz pulls guard.
Shiltz is pulling down on Kidd's head. It's preventing any offense from Kidd, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiltz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Shiltz has Kidd pulled in close to control his posture.
Kidd postures up in Shiltz's guard and throws a big left but Shiltz blocks it.
Kidd controlling from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shiltz looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damien Shiltz.
I think Shiltz 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Damien Shiltz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tomislav Grobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Luke Bryan-Rain Is A Good Thing. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
140 lbs
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135 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomislav Grobar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, That Guy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Guy.
Grobar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grobar looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Guy circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Grobar to the canvas! Grobar doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Guy keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). That Guy!
That Guy is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Micah Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bohnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohnam has chosen Right Above it as his entrance music. Jon Bohnam is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micah Magnum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bohnam!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohnam moves to clinch but Magnum breaks away
and Magnum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bohnam tries to clinch up.
Magnum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magnum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Magnum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bohnam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magnum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jon Bohnam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohnam is looking to clinch.
Bohnam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magnum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bohnam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magnum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bohnam tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magnum counters with a good low kick that Bohnam was not able to check.
Bohnam wants to clinch up but Magnum keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bohnam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bohnam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magnum.
Bohnam moves out of range as Magnum strikes.
Bohnam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bohnam moves to clinch but Magnum breaks away
and Bohnam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohnam tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magnum counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bohnam's guard now.
Magnum cracks Bohnam with a solid left hand.
Bohnam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magnum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magnum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bohnam wants to stand and escape but Magnum is having none of it.
Magnum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnum scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magnum is looking to work some ground and pound but Bohnam has wrist control.
Magnum prevents Bohnam from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magnum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magnum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magnum wants to control from the top but Bohnam keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magnum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bohnam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bohnam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magnum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bohnam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magnum.
Magnum thows a big elbow that misses.
Magnum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magnum stops Bohnam from standing up.
Magnum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magnum throwing strikes but missing.
Bohnam kicks Magnum off and gets to his feet.
Bohnam looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum swats away the attempt to clinch by Bohnam.
Bohnam looks to clinch
and Magnum counters with a shoot takedown. Bohnam fights it but they end up in guard.
Magnum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magnum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magnum throwing strikes from guard but Bohnam blocks nicely.
Magnum scoring with some ground and pound.
Magnum throws a big right hand that misses.
Magnum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magnum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bohnam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bohnam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magnum.
Magnum connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum wants to pass the guard but Bohnam is keeping the position.
Bohnam is looking to stand up but Magnum isn't so interested in that idea.
Magnum with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magnum tries to free his leg and advance position but Bohnam is retaining full guard.
Magnum throws a strike but Bohnam rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bohnam throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Magnum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bohnam closes the distance but Magnum moves to the side
and Magnum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magnum counters with a leg kick.
A big left from Bohnam misses.
Bohnam tries to clinch up
and Magnum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magnum throws a leg kick that misses.
Bohnam slaps away a takedown attempt from Magnum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bohnam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magnum circles away quickly and effectively.
Bohnam tries to clinch up.
Bohnam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Magnum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bohnam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magnum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bohnam wants to clinch but Magnum slips to the side
and Magnum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magnum misses with a body shot.
Bohnam pushes Magnum up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bohnam gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bohnam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnum is trying to push Bohnam away but Bohnam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bohnam misses with the head strike.
Bohnam misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Magnum.
Bohnam swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnum blocks an uppercut.
Bohnam throws an elbow that misses.
Bohnam throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bohnam throws an elbow that misses.
Bohnam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bohnam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bohnam has a couple of punches blocked by Magnum.
Magnum stalling.
That's two 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.
Bohnam can't find room to land a body shot as Magnum controls the action.
Magnum has Bohnam pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magnum pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bohnam tumbling to the mat - Magnum dives into Bohnam's guard.
Magnum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bohnam keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.
Magnum postures up in Bohnam's guard and throws a big left but Bohnam blocks it.
Bohnam wants to stand up but Magnum is controlling him.
Magnum lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bohnam is looking to stand up but Magnum isn't so interested in that idea.
Bohnam is breathing heavily.
Magnum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bohnam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magnum throws and elbow that misses. Bohnam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magnum's guard. Nice move by Bohnam!
Bohnam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magnum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magnum pushes Bohnam off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bohnam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bohnam throws a right hand that misses
and Magnum counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Magnum.
Magnum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magnum postures up in Bohnam's guard and throws a big left but Bohnam blocks it.
Magnum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bohnam has momentary wrist control but Magnum slips an elbow through the middle.
Magnum throwing strikes but missing.
Bohnam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magnum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Magnum dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Magnum keeps the fight on the outside.
Magnum shoots in but Bohnam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bohnam looks to clinch
and Magnum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bohnam tries to clinch there but Magnum circles away.
Bohnam looks to clinch
and Magnum counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bohnam's guard now.
Bohnam wants to stand up but Magnum is controlling him.
Magnum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Micah Magnum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magnum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magnum drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bohnam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magnum has Bohnam in his guard.
Bohnam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magnum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magnum working over Bohnam with some ground and pound. Bohnam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bohnam on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magnum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magnum takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bohnam looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magnum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bohnam's head.
Magnum with the ground and pound but Bohnam uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bohnam pushes Magnum off and gets back to his feet.
Magnum fails with a takedown attempt.
Bohnam moves to clinch but Magnum breaks away
and Magnum counters with a single leg into guard. Bohnam didn't expect that.
Magnum cracks Bohnam with a solid left hand.
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!
Magnum throws a strike but Bohnam rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohnam stopping the sweep attempt from Magnum.
Magnum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bohnam on the ground.
Bohnam postures up.
Bohnam is looking to stand up but Magnum won't let him.
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.
Magnum has control of Bohnam's left arm, preventing Bohnam from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bohnam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bohnam won't allow Magnum to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Micah Magnum.
Bohnam misses with a head kick.
Bohnam tries to clinch up but Magnum circles away and keeps his distance.
Bohnam tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Magnum counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magnum looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Magnum clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bohnam tries to clinch
and Magnum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bohnam won't be happy with that.
Bohnam is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bohnam managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Magnum.
Bohnam is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magnum asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Magnum throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bohnam works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Magnum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bohnam's head.
Magnum trying to mount his opponent but Bohnam defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bohnam is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Magnum wants to work for an arm triangle but Bohnam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Magnum there.
Magnum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magnum misses with a head shot. Bohnam uses the momentum to regain guard.
Magnum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magnum postures up in Bohnam's guard and throws a big left but Bohnam blocks it.
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.
Magnum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magnum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magnum is in close to Bohnam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magnum with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magnum tries to free his leg and advance position but Bohnam is retaining full guard.
Bohnam wants to stand and escape but Magnum is having none of it.
Magnum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bohnam keeping moving, preventing Magnum from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohnam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magnum postures up in Bohnam's guard and throws a big left but Bohnam blocks it.
Magnum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Magnum lands a couple of digs.
Bohnam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magnum.
Magnum wants to pass the guard but Bohnam is keeping the position.
Magnum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bohnam can do to turn this around?
Magnum throwing strikes but missing.
Bohnam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magnum is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Magnum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bohnam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magnum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magnum throwing strikes from guard but Bohnam blocks nicely.
Magnum won't allow Bohnam to get back to his feet.
Magnum thows a big elbow that misses.
Magnum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magnum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bohnam's head.
Magnum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bohnam's head.
Magnum thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Magnum had his way with Jon Bohnam in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Magnum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bohnam moves away.
Magnum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magnum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bohnam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bohnam clinches up with Magnum and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Magnum.
Magnum wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohnam.
Bohnam throws a head punch that misses.
Bohnam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bohnam throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bohnam is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohnam swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnum uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Bohnam.
Magnum blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohnam misses with an elbow strike.
Magnum wants to break free but Bohnam has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnum.
Magnum blocks an elbow strike.
Magnum gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bohnam wants to get back to his feet.
Bohnam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magnum throwing shots but Bohnam is blocking nicely.
Magnum thows a huge punch but Bohnam dodges it nicely.
Bohnam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magnum.
Bohnam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bohnam is trying to stand back up but Magnum is controlling him
Jon Bohnam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Magnum.
Magnum sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bohnam defending well though.
Magnum is trying to work for a kimura but Bohnam is defending well.
Magnum thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bohnam's head.
Bohnam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magnum.
Magnum throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bohnam kicks off Magnum and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Magnum misses.
Magnum fails to land the takedown.
Bohnam tries to clinch up
and Magnum counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bohnam!
Bohnam is trying to stand.
Magnum unloads with some shots from mount but Bohnam bucks and avoids them well.
Magnum unloads with some shots from mount but Bohnam bucks and avoids them well.
Magnum landing strikes from the mount and Bohnam is in trouble!
Magnum looking to ground and pound but Bohnam is blocking nicely.
Bohnam blocking the ground and pound.
Bohnam is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum with the ground and pound from mount.
Magnum is working for a guillotine from mount but Bohnam frees his head quite easily.
You get the feeling that Bohnam really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Magnum working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magnum throwing strikes here but Bohnam is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Magnum thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Magnum is landing with some decent strikes but Bohnam is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Magnum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Magnum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magnum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Magnum!
Micah Magnum retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Guy Cascarino (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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26
273 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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28
300 lbs
16 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Raybould!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Anthony Guy Cascarino!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cascarino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Raybould avoids a kick to the body.
Cascarino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raybould stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raybould slips a jab and a cross from Cascarino.
Raybould throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cascarino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Raybould swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cascarino counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cascarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raybould.
Raybould just misses with a punch to the body.
Raybould throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raybould tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cascarino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raybould fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cascarino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Raybould's calf.
A clash of legs there as Raybould blocks the low kick.
Cascarino misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cascarino ducks under a wild hook from Raybould.
Anthony Guy Cascarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raybould misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cascarino.
Raybould takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cascarino looks to land a left hand but Raybould moved out of range nicely.
Cascarino swinging wildly here.
Raybould is looking to wear down Cascarino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cascarino looks for the body kick but Raybould saw that one coming.
Cascarino wants to land a leg kick but Raybould is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raybould checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Raybould.
Raybould tries to clinch up but Cascarino circles away and keeps his distance.
Cascarino looks to throw the jab but Raybould is out of range.
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.
Raybould keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cascarino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raybould throws out the jab.
Cascarino misses with a kick to the body.
Cascarino swings for the body but Raybould moves out of range.
Cascarino avoids the body shot from Raybould.
Raybould fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cascarino manages to avoid it.
Raybould tries to clinch but Cascarino is having none of it.
Raybould misses with a wild body shot.
Cascarino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Raybould moves out of range of the body kick.
Raybould throws a hook to the side of Cascarino's head but Cascarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cascarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raybould.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino throws a push kick but Raybould slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raybould. Cascarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cascarino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raybould is able to avoid easily.
Cascarino tries a low kick but Raybould avoids it.
Cascarino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Raybould tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cascarino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cascarino is looking to slow Raybould down with leg kicks.
Cascarino scores with a hook to the body. Raybould takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Raybould blocks a leg kick.
Cascarino throws a nice looking combination but Raybould bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cascarino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raybould counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cascarino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raybould smiles and moves away.
Cascarino tries to bum rush Raybould with a series of wild strikes but Raybould uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cascarino throws a leg kick but Raybould sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cascarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raybould.
Cascarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cascarino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raybould counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raybould lands a shot to the body.
Raybould is working Cascarino over against the cage.
Cascarino looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Raybould.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Guy Cascarino dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Raybould stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Anthony Guy Cascarino has been cut.
Cascarino throws a series of punches but Raybould moves out of range.
Cascarino slips a straight right by Raybould.
Cascarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raybould misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony Guy Cascarino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raybould lands a right hook to the body.
Cascarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raybould misses with a hook to the body
and Cascarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cascarino tries to score with a low kick but Raybould moves his leg out of the way.
Cascarino throws a hook to the side of Raybould's head but Raybould sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raybould takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cascarino is breathing heavily.
Raybould paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raybould takes a swing at Cascarino's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raybould moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cascarino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raybould smiles and moves away.
Raybould takes a swing at Cascarino's ribcage but misses.
Raybould takes a swing at Cascarino's ribcage but misses.
Cascarino throws a leg kick but Raybould sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cascarino misses with a kick to the body.
Raybould misses with a body shot.
Cascarino loads up on a big right hand but Raybould slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raybould dips to his left and cracks Cascarino with an uppercut!
Raybould misses with a leg kick.
Cascarino thows a body shot but no joy.
Raybould throws a shot to the body.
Cascarino misses with a right hand
and Raybould counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Raybould does it's job there.
Raybould throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raybould misses with a body shot.
Raybould forces Cascarino back against the cage and clinches.
Raybould dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Raybould.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Raybould.
Raybould lands with a right to the head.
Raybould lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Raybould gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Raybould is working Cascarino over against the cage.
Raybould digs a right hand underneath Cascarino's ribcage. Cascarino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Raybould.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Raybould takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Raybould lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raybould lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cascarino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raybould digs a right hand underneath Cascarino's ribcage. Cascarino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raybould slowing the pace effectively.
A right hook to the body lands for Raybould.
Cascarino's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raybould controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Raybould.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Raybould.
A left hand lands to the body for Raybould.
Raybould presses Cascarino against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Raybould dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut.
That's time! Raybould's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cascarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raybould.
Cascarino throws a body punch but Raybould moves out of range.
Raybould lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Raybould lands.
Raybould just misses with a punch to the body.
Raybould lands a lovely overhand right.
Raybould throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cascarino on the side of the head.
Cascarino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Raybould lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raybould misses with a wild body shot.
Cascarino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raybould is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That has opened up Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut even more.
Cascarino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raybould rushes Cascarino and presses him up against the cage.
Raybould lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Raybould.
Raybould scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Raybould.
A short right from Raybould on the inside.
Good body shot from Raybould.
Raybould stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Raybould.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Raybould.
Raybould cracks Cascarino with a nice body shot.
Raybould lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cascarino.
Raybould lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Raybould.
Raybould lands an uppercut.
Raybould lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cascarino backwards.
Raybould lands a nice uppercut.
Raybould stalling against the cage.
Raybould lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raybould.
Raybould lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The cut above Anthony Guy Cascarino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Raybould digs a right hand underneath Cascarino's ribcage. Cascarino let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Raybould lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cascarino.
Raybould holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Raybould works on Cascarino's body with a couple of short punches.
Raybould is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cascarino can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Raybould lands a right hand.
Raybould scores with a shot to the side of Cascarino's head.
Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Raybould scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raybould displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cascarino up against the cage.
Raybould is leaning against Cascarino and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raybould works on Cascarino's body with a couple of short punches.
Raybould scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cascarino tries to pull guard but Raybould holds him up against the cage and eventually Cascarino drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raybould cracks Cascarino with a nice body shot.
Raybould lands a body shot.
Raybould has Cascarino pushed against the cage.
Raybould throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cascarinos head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Anthony Guy Cascarino's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin Raybould!
Kevin Raybould retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Edward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corey Wright has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Edward's chin.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Edward!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Corey Wright!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edward counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edward counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edward throws the left hand but Wright avoids the punch easily.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Edward counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright misses with a hook
and Edward makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Edward finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Edward counters with a stiff right hand.
Edward connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
Wright misses the body punch
and Edward makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wright really felt that one!
Wright looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Edward.
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Edward counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edward throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edward darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Edward wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
enabling Edward to counter with a crisp jab.
Edward with a hook.
Edward dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Edward dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edward catches Wright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Corey Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edward feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
Edward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Edward throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Edward lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edward lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Edward there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick there by Edward.
Wright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edward connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wright scrambles back to his feet.
Edward lands a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright moves forwards but Edward connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edward lands a right hook to the body.
Jab by Edward.
Edward lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edward.
Edward is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
Edward stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edward lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Edward closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edward leaning against his opponent.
Edward pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Corey Wright has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edward.
Edward prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Edward lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edward stalling.
Edward lands with a short shot to the head.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Edward lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Edward.
Edward lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edward - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Edward lands a body punch in the clinch.
Edward lands a body shot.
Edward stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edward working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edward has Wright pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Edward stalls.
Edward digs a right hand underneath Wright's ribcage. Wright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edward is working Wright over against the cage.
Edward lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Edward.
Wright is trying to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Edward - that landed with a thud.
Edward digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank.
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!
Edward scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Edward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Wright's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Edward thuds a left hand into Wright's body.
Edward with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edward lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wright throws a leg kick
enabling Edward to counter with a crisp jab.
Edward connects with a crisp jab.
Wright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edward counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Edward counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Edward scores with a punch to the head.
Corey Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Edward lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wright doesn't seem phased though.
Edward cracks Wright with an open hand slap.
Edward lands a lovely overhand right.
Edward scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Edward scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edward fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edward.
Edward paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edward.
An inside leg kick lands from Edward.
Wright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edward lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edward.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wright throws a combination that misses
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edward thumps Wright with a low kick.
Edward scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edward connects with a looping right hand.
Donk. Edward catches Wright right on the button with a cross.
Edward getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edward.
Edward comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Edward connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Edward.
Wright ducks right into an uppercut from Edward.
Edward connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Wright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Edward.
Nice jab there from Edward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edward moves into the clinch.
Edward holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wright tries for a takedown. No joy.
Edward controlling the action here for a moment.
Edward prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Edward lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Edward takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Edward gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Edward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Edward is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edward will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wright up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryan Edward.
Edward dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edward counters with an outside leg kick.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick
and Edward counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ryan Edward is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Edward makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A jab from Edward does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edward has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Edward on the inside.
Edward pushes Wright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edward avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Edward dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corey Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edward stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Edward counters with a nice leg kick.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Edward counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright with a hook.
Wright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Edward counters with a right hand to the body.
Edward throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Edward lands a jab to Wright's midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edward.
Edward lands with a good body shot.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edward clinches up against the cage.
Edward lands an uppercut.
Edward is stalling here.
Wright wants a takedown but no success here.
Edward cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Edward lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edward scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edward lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Edward stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edward working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Edward lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edward lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edward taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright takes a shot to the head.
Edward lands with a light punch inside.
Ryan Edward has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edward dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edward lands a right hand.
Edward gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Edward leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright has had enough of the clinch but Edward keeps him there for the moment.
Wright jumps guard but Edward stands there with Wright around his waist. Wright gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Edward fails to land.
Wright blocking some punches.
A short right from Edward.
Edward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edward misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edward scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
Edward displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wright up against the cage.
Edward lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edward misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Edward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
A right handed body shot lands from Edward.
Edward prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Edward prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Edward misses with the head strike.
A short left from Edward.
Edward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright is looking to control Edward's arms but Edward gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wright has his back to the cage.
Still in the clinch, Edward scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wright just leaning against Edward, taking a breather.
Edward lands a nice shot to the body.
Edward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Edward clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edward counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Edward throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wright sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Edward counters with a nice leg kick.
Wright walks into a stiff left hand from Edward.
Edward connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wright misses with a left hand
and Edward counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edward creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wright is trying to push Edward away but Edward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edward stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Edward.
Wright is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Nice body punch from Edward - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edward scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edward pulls his leg out and moves away.
Edward lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wright will feel that in the morning.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edward cracks Wright with an open hand slap.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edward.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Edward's corner calls for a 1-2. Edward obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edward lands a really nice looking cross but Wright seems unphased.
Wright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edward connects with a crisp jab.
Edward closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edward cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Edward lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Edward.
Edward lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Edward.
Edward fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edward.
A bit of stalling here from Edward.
A short left from Edward.
Edward keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
Edward effectively controlling the action here.
Edward working aggressively here.
Edward tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edward misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright tries to break free but Edward pushes him back against the cage.
Edward is leaning against Wright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Edward avoiding damage.
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.
Edward throws a head punch that misses.
Edward lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Edward tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Edward throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Edward is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Edward trying to stall but Wright improves his position.
Edward swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edward swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edward makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Edward fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Edward had his way with Corey Wright in that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Wright's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Edward lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wright takes a step back to recover.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Edward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wright misses with an uppercut
and Edward counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edward throws out a powerful jab.
Edward getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Edward lands a head shot.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Edward counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edward scores with a nice head shot.
Wright is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Edward makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wright really felt that one!
Wright misses with an uppercut
enabling Edward to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edward lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Edward is looking to slow Wright down with leg kicks.
Edward keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That kick from Edward tenderised Wright's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circle momentarily. Edward darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Edward lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wright throws a combination that misses
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edward turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edward smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Edward scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright drops his hands momentarily and Edward takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Edward counters with an inside leg kick.
Edward throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Corey Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edward catches Wright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Edward lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edward tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Edward.
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edward finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright's head.
Edward connects with a nice looking jab.
Edward scores with a sloppy right hand. Wright should have avoided that one.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edward connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edward throws out a powerful jab.
Good exchange - Edward coming out on top.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edward.
Edward lands with a straight right. Wright didn't see that one coming.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Edward jabs Wright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edward lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright's hand.
Edward lands with a shot to the body.
Edward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
Edward moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edward lands with an overhand left.
Edward throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Edward.
Edward lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wright at a distance.
Edward scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edward works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Edward makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edward fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, jab by Edward - just one landing.
Edward lands a jab to the head.
Edward lands with a cross.
Edward scores with a hook.
Edward scores with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edward bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
Ryan Edward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edward catches Wright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Edward counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Edward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Edward has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:41
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:42
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Edward!
Ryan Edward is the new light heavyweight champion!
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