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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Killroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Killroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Killroy as Garcia shoots in.
Killroy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.
Killroy seems to be looking for submissions.
Killroy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Killroy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Killroy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Killroy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Killroy eventually gives up the hold.
Killroy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia's head.
Killroy is looking for submissions but instead, Garcia has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killroy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Killroy has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killroy slips nicely into half guard.
Killroy is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Killroy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Killroy seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Killroy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Killroy eventually gives up the hold.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killroy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killroy is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Killroy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Killroy tries to stand and escape but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killroy is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Killroy to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Killroy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Killroy seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Killroy pulls his head out easily.
Garcia looks gassed!
Killroy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Killroy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Garcia defends it well.
Killroy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Killroy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Killroy eventually gives up the hold.
Killroy thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Killroy pulls his head out easily.
Killroy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Killroy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garcia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Killroy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Killroy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia is trying to stand up here but Killroy is controlling him well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killroy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Killroy.
Killroy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Killroy dominated that round.
That's time! Killroy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Killroy scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Killroy shows good takedown defense.
Killroy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia dives in and grabs Killroy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killroy pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
Rick Killroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Garcia.
Killroy dives in and scores a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Killroy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Killroy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killroy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Killroy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killroy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killroy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killroy wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Killroy throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Killroy tries to pass to full mount but Garcia defends it.
Killroy is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killroy wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Killroy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Killroy is controlling well.
Garcia is defending against the submission attempts here by Killroy.
Killroy wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killroy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Killroy eventually gives up the hold.
Garcia with the active half guard here but Killroy passes nicely into side control.
Killroy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Killroy circles away easily
and Killroy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garcia won't be happy with that.
Killroy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killroy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia is trying to buck Killroy off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia struggling a bit here.
Killroy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Killroy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Killroy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Killroy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rick Killroy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killroy has an Americana. Garcia didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Killroy is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Killroy hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rick Killroy!
Rick Killroy decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between True Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Vale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that True Vengeance has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily True Vengeance seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, True Vengeance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Vale!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vale misses with a double jab.
Vale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vengeance.
Vale clinches up against the cage.
Vale is trying to force a seperation but Vengeance has the dominant position.
Vale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vengeance takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like True Vengeance has been cut.
Vengeance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vengeance lands a left and a right that sends Vale crashing to the canvas! Vengeance dives into mount looking to finish!
Vale is rocked!
It looks like Lee Vale has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vengeance looking to ground and pound but Vale is blocking nicely.
Vengeance is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Vengeance extends the arm and Vale is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). True Vengeance!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ram Amandeep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ram Amandeep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Powell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amandeep with a nice cross.
Powell with a poor takedown
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Amandeep moves into the clinch successfully.
Amandeep avoids the elbow strike from Powell, against the cage.
Powell crunches a lovely knee into Amandeep's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Amandeep.
Amandeep throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Amandeep avoiding damage as Powell throws knees to the body.
Powell tries to land knees in the clinch but Amandeep avoids the damage to the body.
Amandeep is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Powell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Amandeep misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Powell taking a breather.
Amandeep being controlled against the cage.
Amandeep goes for a takedown in the clinch but Powell prevents it.
Powell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amandeep takes a knee to the side of the body.
Powell trying to land knees to the body.
Amandeep digs a right hand underneath Powell's ribcage. Powell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Amandeep tightens his grip and picks Powell up, before dumping him to the ground. Powell manages to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Amandeep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Powell is keeping the position for now.
Powell keeping moving, preventing Amandeep from controlling successfully.
Powell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amandeep is controlling him.
Powell is trying to control the position but Amandeep postures up.
Amandeep passes into half guard.
Amandeep is looking to advance position but Powell won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powell is doing well to control the position and prevent Amandeep from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powell kicks Amandeep off and gets back to his feet.
Powell with a poor takedown
and Powell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ram Amandeep has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Powell.
Powell tries to sprawl but Amandeep drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Amandeep passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Powell!
Amandeep jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Powell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Powell tries to bench press Amandeep off him but Amandeep keeps the position.
Powell wants to get back to his feet but Amandeep drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amandeep landing strikes.
Amandeep working away.
Powell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amandeep kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amandeep working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Amandeep tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Amandeep has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Amandeep advances to mount.
Powell wants to hold on but Amandeep pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amandeep pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Amandeep controlling from the full mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amandeep scoring with strikes but Powell is staying in there.
Amandeep lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Powell hang on?
Powell tries to buck Amandeep off but he can't manage it.
Amandeep tries to control but Powell wriggling away.
Powell tries to hold on but Amandeep pushes him away.
Amandeep landing strikes from the mount and Powell is in trouble!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powell wants to hold on but Amandeep pushes him away.
Powell wants to try and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell looks gassed!
Amandeep content just to control the position here.
Amandeep unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ram Amandeep dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Amandeep closes this distance looking for a takedown but Powell circles away.
Powell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Amandeep quickly recovers to half guard.
Amandeep is trying to get back to full guard.
Amandeep is working hard here to advance position.
Amandeep trying to control from the bottom.
Amandeep is defending against the submission attempts here by Powell.
Amandeep moves into full guard.
Powell tries to stand but Amandeep is controlling from the bottom.
Powell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amandeep looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Powell has picked Amandeep up and slammed him! Amandeep can't keep hold of the triangle and Powell manages to pass to side control!
Amandeep is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Powell off and has taken his back!
Amandeep tries to keep control of the position but Powell is staying busy.
Powell is trying to stand back up.
Amandeep is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Powell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Powell for a finish.
Amandeep looking to break Powell's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Powell remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Amandeep will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Amandeep. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amandeep is punishing Powell with strikes - can he finish him?!
Amandeep has his arm under Powell's chin here. Game over son! Amandeep squeezes tightly and Powell is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ram Amandeep!
Ram Amandeep was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Rood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Widaca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Rood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Widaca!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Widaca does no damage.
Rood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Widaca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Widaca throws a hook but Rood blocks it.
Rood clinches with his opponent.
Widaca stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Widaca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Widaca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rood manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rood as Widaca tries to tie him up.
Rood is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Widaca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Widaca is trying to break the clinch but Rood is controlling him.
Rood goes for a takedown attempt but Widaca pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Rood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rood tries to bum rush Widaca with a series of wild strikes but Widaca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Widaca misses with a wild body shot.
Rood tries to clinch up.
Widaca swings for the body but Rood moves out of range.
Rood rushes Widaca and presses him up against the cage.
Widaca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Widaca swings wildly with an uppercut but Rood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Widaca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Widaca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rood is trying to pull guard but Widaca turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Rood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rood tries to pull guard but Widaca won't allow it.
Widaca has a couple of punches blocked by Rood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widaca has a couple of punches blocked by Rood.
Rood blocks an uppercut.
Widaca misses with a punch on the inside.
Widaca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Widaca blocks a body shot from Rood.
Rood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Widaca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Widaca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rood staying out of range there.
John Widaca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Widaca swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Widaca takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Widaca.
Widaca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Widaca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John Widaca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rood throws out a leg kick but Widaca moves out of range and Rood only half commits.
No joy there for Widaca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rood throws a nice looking combination but Widaca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rood clinches with his opponent.
Widaca gets through Rood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rood misses with a body punch.
Rood is trying to force a seperation but Widaca has the dominant position.
Widaca keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rood's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rood.
A frustrated look appears on Rood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widaca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Widaca content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Widaca struggles to land a body shot inside as Rood controls his hands.
Widaca misses with a body punch.
Widaca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Widaca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rood manages to avoid it.
Widaca misses with a double jab
and Rood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widaca has managed to clinch.
Rood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Widaca tries a body shot but Rood blocks it.
Rood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Widaca lands with an uppercut that bounces Rood off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Rood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Widaca dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Widaca clinches with his opponent.
Rood is trying to force a seperation but Widaca has the dominant position.
Rood tries to pull guard but Widaca won't allow it.
Widaca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Widaca pushes Rood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Widaca - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Widaca misses with an uppercut. Rood saw that one coming.
Rood misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Rood.
Widaca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Widaca finds it's target.
Rood takes a swing at Widaca's ribcage but misses.
Rood throws a nice looking combination but Widaca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rood misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rood throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Widaca's waist but Widaca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rood off to one side.
Widaca throws a hook but Rood avoids it easily.
Widaca looks to land a combination but Rood avoids it well.
Widaca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rood takes a swing at Widaca's ribcage but misses.
Rood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Widaca goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rood slips under a jab from Widaca.
Widaca throws an off balance right hand
and Rood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rood is looking to clinch but Widaca is avoiding it.
Rood tries to bum rush Widaca with a series of wild strikes but Widaca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Widaca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rood fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Rood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Widaca throws a one two combo.
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!
Widaca connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rood connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Widaca. Those never looked like landing.
Rood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widaca manages to avoid it.
Rood shoots in for a takedown but Widaca shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Widaca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Widaca lands a lovely overhand right.
Widaca looks to throw the jab but Rood is out of range.
Widaca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Widaca blocks the low kick.
Widaca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - Widaca coming out on top.
Widaca misses with a left hand
and Rood counters with a straight right hand.
Rood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rood is rocked!
Widaca drops Rood with a big left hand! Rood is injured, injured bad! Widaca jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Widaca!
John Widaca was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Nudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Lawson looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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21
190 lbs
5 - 8 - 1 |
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26
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Bob Nudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Nudd.
Lawson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nudd counters with a one-two to the body.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nudd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nudd throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lawson colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Nudd as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lawson is left battered and dazed whilst Nudd and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Nudd!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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25
167 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Walter!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Killer. No joy for Walter on that attempt.
Walter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Killer!
Walter controlling the pace for now.
Killer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Walter sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Killer is trying to reverse the position but instead Walter has taken his back - oops!
Walter biding his time, controlling Killer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer trying to control the hands but Walter won't let him.
Walter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anton Walter.
Walter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Killer tries to clinch but Walter is having none of it.
Jake Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter fails with a takedown attempt.
Walter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jake Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Walter.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer scores with a jab to the head.
Killer instigates a clinch.
Walter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Killer stops a takedown attempt from Walter.
Walter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killer is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killer.
Walter jumps guard but Killer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Walter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Walter pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer tries to clinch but Walter is having none of it.
Killer is looking to clinch but Walter is avoiding it.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Walter circles away.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Walter pushes him off.
Walter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walter shoots in but Killer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Killer wants to clinch.
Walter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killer pinned against the cage. Killer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walter.
Walter looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Walter in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
Walter blocks an uppercut.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
Walter throws an elbow but it misses.
Walter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Walter blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter wants to take the fight to the mat but Killer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer is leaning against Walter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Walter tries for a takedown but Killer manages to get underhooks.
Walter is working for takedown but Killer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Killer is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Killer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Killer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Killer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Walter.
Walter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Walter tries to score a body lock takedown but Killer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Walter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jake Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Walter.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but Walter avoids it by throwing Killer back against the cage.
Killer gets through Walter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killer to keep the fight standing.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Killer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Killer stops a takedown attempt from Walter.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killer pushes Walter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Walter is breathing heavily.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Killer.
Walter missing with knees to the body.
Killer lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killer.
Nice body punch from Killer - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walter tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Walter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walters head.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by Walter.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Killer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Walter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walter is trying to pull guard but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
Killer is working Walter over against the cage.
Killer lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hook to the body lands for Killer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a shoulder strike.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
Killer pushes Walter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
Killer gets through Walter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Killer misses with some punches.
Walter throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
A short left from Killer.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Walter.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer cracks Walter with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
Walter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Walter is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter blocks an uppercut.
Walter is still on wobbly legs! Can Killer finish him?
Jake Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killer presses Walter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Walter seems to have recovered his senses.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Killer lands an uppercut.
A short right from Killer.
Killer drops Walter onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Walter is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Walter to his knees! Killer keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Killer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Blackshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Death Above (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackshaw comes to the cage accompanied by Frank Sinatra - Ain't that a Kick in the Head. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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20
139 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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26
143 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Blackshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Death Above!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackshaw misses with a double jab.
Blackshaw misses with a straight left.
Blackshaw misses with a hook
and Above counters with a left and a right that stings Blackshaw.
Blackshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackshaw throws a combination that misses
and Above counters with a one-two to the body.
Above lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Blackshaw throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blackshaw tries to clinch but Above moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Blackshaw misses
and Above counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Blackshaw's guard now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Above trying to control but Blackshaw is working from the bottom.
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!
Blackshaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Above is aware though and is defending well.
Above pushes down on Blackshaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackshaw is trying to get back to full guard.
Above keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blackshaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackshaw wants to get back to full guard.
Above is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Above trying to pass the guard but Blackshaw defending well.
Blackshaw wants to get back to full guard.
Blackshaw is trying to stand.
Above trying to advance position but Blackshaw counters by regaining guard.
Blackshaw keeping moving, preventing Above from controlling successfully.
Blackshaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Blackshaw looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Above trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blackshaw is working for a kimura but Above is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackshaw passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Above!
Blackshaw stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackshaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Above as he jumps to the side.
Blackshaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Above paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Above defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blackshaw.
Blackshaw looks for a takedown but Above sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Blackshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackshaw misses with a takedown attempt - Above sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blackshaw is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Above.
Joshua Blackshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackshaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Above shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blackshaw eats them both and turns towards Above to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Above throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Above fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Above, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Above darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blackshaw manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackshaw will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Blackshaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Above trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Above trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Above 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Above wants to control from the top but Blackshaw keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Death Above will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danga de danga de dang - Blackshaw scores with a four punch combination!
Above is rocked!
It looks like Death Above has been cut.
Blackshaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Above as he avoids it easily.
Blackshaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Above is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Above shoots in looking for a takedown but Blackshaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Above's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Above bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackshaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Above swivels and escapes.
Above lands a high kick!
Blackshaw has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Blackshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Above lands the left hand.
Blackshaw looks to land a combination but Above avoids it well.
Above dives in and scores a takedown into Blackshaw's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Above won't allow Blackshaw to sweep him here.
Above looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Above preventing the sweep.
Blackshaw controls Above momentarily but Above frees himself.
Above trying to control but Blackshaw is working from the bottom.
Above must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blackshaw misses with a double jab
and Above cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackshaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackshaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blackshaw closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackshaw is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Above!
Blackshaw swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Above is now in Blackshaw's guard. A big mistake from Blackshaw there, giving up the dominant position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackshaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blackshaw is working hard here to advance position.
Blackshaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Above advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blackshaw makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blackshaw.
Blackshaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Above gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Above stopping the sweep attempt from Blackshaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackshaw working a defensive guard here.
Blackshaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blackshaw keeping full guard, as Above tries to pass.
Above trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Above accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackshaw trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Above accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackshaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Above's guard.
Blackshaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Above is keeping the position for now.
Blackshaw drops back, looking for a kneebar! Above looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Above looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Above!
Above trying to control the action but Blackshaw is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Blackshaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Death Above'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blackshaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blackshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackshaw shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Above defends it nicely.
Above throws a nice head kick!
Blackshaw motions for Above to come forward. Blackshaw throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blackshaw looks to land a combination but Above avoids it well.
Blackshaw tries to bum rush Above with a series of wild strikes but Above uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blackshaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Above sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Above misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joshua Blackshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackshaw misses with an uppercut.
Blackshaw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Above avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Blackshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Above bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackshaw is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Death Above has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackshaw tries to buck Above off but Above is having none of it.
Above wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackshaw keeps working.
Above has an Americana. Blackshaw didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Above is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Above hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Death Above!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
176 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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29
168 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperII is looking to clinch but Boyle is avoiding it.
TupperII misses with a head kick.
A right-left combo lands from TupperII.
A swing and a miss from Boyle.
TupperII missing with a left hand there. Boyle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyle connects with the punch.
TupperII wants to clinch.
TupperII fails in his attempt to clinch.
TupperII dodges the punch combination from Boyle.
Boyle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. TupperII sprawls well initially but Boyle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boyle throwing shots but TupperII is blocking nicely.
Boyle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so TupperII is just riding it out for now. Boyle eventually gives up the hold.
TupperII is looking to improve his position.
TupperII wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyle is trying to control. TupperII wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, TupperII has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle passes to side control.
TupperII dodges the ground and pound from Boyle.
Boyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by TupperII, who protects the arm well.
Boyle wants to control but TupperII is keeping him busy.
Boyle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boyle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
TupperII pushes Boyle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boyle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Boyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. TupperII knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII struggling a bit here.
Boyle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, TupperII has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Boyle but great work by TupperII.
Boyle struggling a bit here.
TupperII wants to stand but Boyle has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. TupperII defends it easily.
TupperII throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Boyle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boyle shoots in for a double leg but TupperII sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boyle lands a head kick. TupperII smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
Boyle avoids the head kick by TupperII.
TupperII is looking to clinch.
Boyle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from TupperII.
Boyle swats away the attempt to clinch by TupperII.
Boyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but TupperII circles away.
Boyle misses with a low kick.
TupperII tries to clinch but Boyle moves away
and Boyle counters with a nice uppercut.
TupperII scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boyle.
Boyle misses with an uppercut. TupperII saw that one coming.
TupperII lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyle circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TupperII throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Boyle.
Bobby TupperII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TupperII looks to land a combination but Boyle avoids it well.
Boyle cracks TupperII with a good jab.
TupperII tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
TupperII's corner calls for a 1-2. TupperII obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
TupperII fails to land with a series of punches.
Boyle jabs TupperII right on the nose. TupperII blinks but takes it well.
TupperII tries to clinch but Boyle moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from TupperII. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from TupperII misses.
Boyle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
TupperII throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boyle shoots in looking for a takedown but TupperII manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boyle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperII throws a head kick but Boyle moves out of range.
Boyle feints and as TupperII raises his hands in defense, Boyle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boyle trying to control but TupperII is working from the bottom.
Boyle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boyle throws a strike but TupperII rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boyle trying to control the position.
Boyle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TupperII is aware though and is defending well.
Fred Boyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boyle looking to control.
Boyle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
TupperII gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
TupperII is looking to clinch but Boyle is avoiding it.
Boyle blocks a head kick by TupperII.
Boyle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TupperII tries to bum rush Boyle with a series of wild strikes but Boyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
TupperII tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fred Boyle is winning the standup battle so far.
TupperII shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
TupperII instigates a clinch.
Boyle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
TupperII is trying to force a seperation but Boyle has the dominant position.
TupperII wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperII tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
TupperII is trying to force a seperation but Boyle has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Boyle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
TupperII pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TupperII moves out of range as Boyle strikes.
TupperII pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TupperII circles away quickly and effectively.
Fred Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TupperII will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
TupperII closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boyle shoots in looking for a takedown. TupperII tries to sprawl out of it but Boyle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. TupperII manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyle misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from TupperII does no damage.
Boyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
TupperII misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
TupperII lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boyle circles away quickly and effectively.
TupperII throws a head kick that misses.
TupperII is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boyle.
TupperII fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from TupperII.
The fighters circling - TupperII throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyle tries a head kick but it misses.
TupperII tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle shoots in for a double leg but TupperII sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TupperII stuffs the takedown attempt from Boyle. Boyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Boyle cracks TupperII with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boyle avoids the head kick by TupperII.
TupperII is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
TupperII just misses with a punch to the body.
TupperII is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyle misses with a body shot.
TupperII tries to bum rush Boyle with a series of wild strikes but Boyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
TupperII wants to clinch.
TupperII moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in TupperII's guard.
Boyle is looking to advance position but TupperII has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Boyle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
TupperII looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boyle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but TupperII pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle is looking to improve his position.
Boyle trying to hold on to TupperII's head to control him but TupperII postures up.
Bobby TupperII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Boyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boyle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
TupperII has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boyle is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TupperII working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TupperII gets to his feet. Boyle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby TupperII.
I think Boyle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Boyle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keast Gaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Kringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaard comes to the cage accompanied by Otto Brandenburg - Når en Sailor Går i Land. Kringle has chosen Wating on the world to change, by John Mayer as his entrance music. Chris Kringle has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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168 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Gaard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Kringle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaard stuffs the takedown.
Kringle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chris Kringle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kringle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaard.
Kringle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaard.
Kringle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kringle works over Gaard's head and body with a nice combination.
Gaard lands with an overhand left.
Kringle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gaard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kringle. Gaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kringle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kringle misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaard misses with an uppercut. Kringle saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaard lands with a nice body punch.
Gaard ducks right into an uppercut from Kringle.
Some wild striking there from Gaard.
Gaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kringle misses with a straight left.
Kringle throws out a loose jab but Gaard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kringle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaard moves away.
Kringle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Kringle.
Kringle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaard just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle swings for the body but Gaard moves out of range.
Gaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kringle moves away.
Gaard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gaard throws a front kick aimed at Kringle's knee but Kringle avoids it well.
Kringle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gaard staying out of range there.
Kringle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gaard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kringle throws a right hand that Gaard ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaard also avoids with ease.
Kringle throws a series of punches but Gaard avoids them all with ease.
Gaard swings for the body but Kringle moves out of range.
Kringle sizes up Gaard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kringle slips a jab from Gaard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kringle misses its intended target.
Gaard throws a right hand that Kringle ducks under and follows up with a left that Kringle also avoids with ease.
Gaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kringle.
Gaard misses with a hook. Kringle ducked under it nicely.
Kringle closes the distance and clinches up with Gaard, looking for a takedown. Kringle pushes Gaard against the cage but Gaard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keast Gaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Kringle.
Kringle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Kringle.
Kringle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gaard throws a leg kick that misses.
Gaard misses the jab.
Kringle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaard moves away.
Kringle misses with a straight right.
Gaard throws a leg kick but Kringle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kringle.
A punch combination from Gaard misses.
Kringle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gaard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kringle avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick from Gaard misses.
Gaard works the jab nicely.
Kringle has closed the distance and engaged Gaard in a clinch.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaard blocks a body shot from Kringle.
Gaard prevents a body shot from Kringle.
Kringle scores with a shot to the side of Gaard's head.
Kringle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaard looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kringle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donk. Gaard catches Kringle right on the button with a cross.
Kringle throws a hook but Gaard blocks it.
Kringle slips a jab from Gaard.
Kringle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaard.
Kringle stuffs the takedown.
Kringle throws a hook to the side of Gaard's head but Gaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaard throws the left hand but Kringle avoids the punch easily.
Kringle thows a body shot but no joy.
Kringle just misses with a punch to the body.
Gaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kringle.
Gaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Kringle is just out of range.
Gaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kringle.
Kringle misses with a hook. Gaard ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaard misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Gaard.
Gaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kringle throws a hook to the side of Gaard's head but Gaard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kringle needs to keep his hands up - Gaard had a free shot at his head there.
Gaard throws a right hand that Kringle ducks under and follows up with a left that Kringle also avoids with ease.
Kringle lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gaard.
Kringle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gaard circles away quickly and effectively.
Kringle throws a right hand that Gaard ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaard also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle lands a nice hook to Gaard's body. Gaard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kringle throws a shot to the body.
Gaard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaard slips under a jab.
Gaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kringle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Kringle.
Kringle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaard.
Kringle misses with a body shot.
Gaard slips under a jab.
Kringle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Kringle.
Gaard moves out of range as Kringle strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Gaard misses.
Kringle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kringle manages to avoid it.
Kringle swings widly with a right hand
and Gaard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kringle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kringle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gaard on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kringle. Gaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gaard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kringle scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaard.
Chris Kringle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kringle thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kringle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kringle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gaard avoids the body shot from Kringle.
Gaard throws a nice looking combination but Kringle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gaard throws a solid leg kick but Kringle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gaard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kringle scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kringle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kringle throws a poor cross that misses
and Gaard counters with a left to the body.
Kringle takes a swing at Gaard's ribcage but misses.
Kringle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kringle scrambles back to his feet.
Kringle drops his hands momentarily and Gaard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice defenses there by Gaard.
Kringle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kringle.
Kringle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gaard's hands.
Gaard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kringle throws out the jab.
Gaard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kringle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kringle.
Kringle connects with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Gaard.
A shot to the liver by Kringle. Beautiful body shot.
Kringle checks a low kick from Gaard.
A left lands for Kringle.
A lazy left from Gaard finds it's target.
Kringle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kringle throws a one two combo.
Kringle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gaard at a distance.
A slow jab from Gaard misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kringle. Those never looked like landing.
Kringle misses the shot to the body.
Gaard throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaard takes a swing at Kringle's ribcage but misses.
Gaard scores with a body shot.
Gaard misses with an uppercut. Kringle saw that one coming.
Gaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kringle swivels and escapes.
Gaard avoids the body shot from Kringle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kringle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kringle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gaard on the side of the head.
Gaard scores with a shot to the body.
Gaard thows a body shot but no joy.
Kringle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gaard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kringle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Kringle. Those never looked like landing.
Gaard misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gaard.
Gaard connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kringle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Gaard misses.
Gaard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Some wild striking there from Gaard.
Kringle looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaard is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaard avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Kringle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chris Kringle just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kringle lands a nice looking body shot.
Kringle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaard is fending him off so far but Kringle persists. Nope, Gaard circles away and we're back to standing.
Gaard misses with an uppercut
and Kringle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gaard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kringle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kringle scores with a hook.
Gaard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kringle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gaard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gaard throws a combination that misses
and Kringle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kringle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gaard.
Jab, jab by Kringle - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gaard misses with a looping right.
Gaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kringle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gaard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gaard slips a jab and a cross from Kringle.
Gaard throws a lazy right hand but Kringle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kringle misses with a hook to the body
and Gaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kringle blocks a low kick nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gaard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaard.
Kringle takes a swing at Gaard's ribcage but misses.
Gaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaard loads up on a big right hand but Kringle slips the punch.
Kringle swings widly with a right hand
and Gaard counters with a straight right hand.
Kringle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gaard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kringle throws the left hand but Gaard avoids the punch easily.
Gaard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kringle.
Gaard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gaard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kringle momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaard lands with an uppercut that bounces Kringle off the cage and back into range.
Kringle misses with a hook.
Gaard misses with a hook. Kringle ducked under it nicely.
Gaard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gaard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kringle looks to land a right hand but Gaard moved out of range.
Gaard looks to score with a jab to the body but Kringle is just out of range.
Kringle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaard manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Gaard misses.
A swing and a miss from Kringle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kringle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kringle lands a jab to Gaard's midsection.
Gaard thows a body shot but no joy.
Kringle connects with a body shot.
Gaard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gaard there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kringle throws an overhand right that lands on Gaard's shoulder, as Gaard tries to avoid the shot.
Gaard tries to land a leg kick but Kringle saw it coming and moves away.
Gaard moves away from the strike by Kringle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaard thows a body shot but no joy.
Gaard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kringle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kringle dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Gaard looks for a takedown but Kringle sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gaard.
Gaard looks to land a left hand but Kringle moved out of range nicely.
Kringle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gaard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kringle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaard.
Kringle throws a hook but Gaard avoids it easily.
Kringle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaard throws a front kick aimed at Kringle's knee but Kringle avoids it well.
Kringle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gaard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kringle stalks Gaard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gaard's face. Gaard staggers backwards, shaken.
Gaard ducks under a wild hook from Kringle.
Kringle scores with a jab to the body.
Gaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Kringle does no damage.
Kringle takes a swing at Gaard's ribcage but misses.
Gaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gaard dodges the punch combination from Kringle.
Gaard walks into a straight right hand from Kringle.
Keast Gaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle moves forwards but Gaard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gaard with a nice cross.
Gaard throws a hook but Kringle blocks it.
Gaard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gaard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaard throws a low kick but Kringle avoids it.
Gaard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kringle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Gaard misses.
Kringle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gaard at a distance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kringle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kringle scores with a nice head shot.
Kringle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaard is rocked!
Kringle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gaard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kringle somewhat.
Oh Gaard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kringle throws a series of punches but Gaard avoids them all with ease.
Gaard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kringle was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaard.
Gaard seems to have got his legs back now.
Kringle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A lazy left from Kringle finds it's target.
Kringle throws a lazy right hand but Gaard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kringle throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaard misses with a hook. Kringle ducked under it nicely.
Gaard misses with a combination
and Kringle counters with a nice uppercut.
Gaard throws a body punch but Kringle moves out of range.
Gaard thows a body shot but no joy.
Kringle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gaard.
Kringle moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaard throws a combination that misses
and Kringle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaard moves away from the strike by Kringle.
Gaard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kringle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Kringle.
Well Kringle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kringle!
Chris Kringle is the new welterweight champion!
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