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VERSUS - Wednesday Wipeout 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Parinias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parinias comes to the cage accompanied by Three Stars And a Sun by Francis M.. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Parinias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuen clinches up against the cage.
Yuen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yuen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yuen tries a knee to the head but Parinias blocks it.
Yuen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yuen can't find room to land a body shot as Parinias controls the action.
Yuen lands an uppercut.
Yuen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yuen misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yuen.
Yuen tries to land knees in the clinch but Parinias avoids the damage to the body.
Yuen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parinias backwards.
Parinias takes a shot to the head.
Yuen misses with some punches.
Yuen can't find room to land a body shot as Parinias controls the action.
Yuen digs a right hand underneath Parinias's ribcage. Parinias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yuen taking a breather.
Yuen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parinias's elbow.
Yuen stalling against the cage.
Parinias tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parinias drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yuen misses with a knee strike.
Yuen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parinias.
Yuen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yuen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yuen slowing the pace effectively.
Parinias has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Yuen regains guard immediately.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Parinias trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parinias has gone for a leg lock! Yuen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Parinias's guard.
Yuen prevents Parinias from getting back to his feet.
Yuen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yuen wants to control from the top but Parinias keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice body punch from Yuen.
Yuen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parinias on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Parinias misses with a two punch combination.
Bryan Parinias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parinias circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Parinias's sensitive parts.
Parinias shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yuen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parinias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yuen as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Yuen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parinias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yuen avoids it really well and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yuen.
Yuen lands a front kick.
Parinias misses with the combination.
Yuen wants to slow Parinias down by chopping away at his legs.
Parinias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yuen sprawls well. Yuen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Parinias gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yuen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuen is looking to score with low kicks.
Yuen slips a jab and a cross from Parinias.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parinias swings for the body but Yuen moves out of range.
Parinias misses with a two punch combination.
Parinias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yuen connects with a single shot there.
Parinias scores with a punch to the head.
Yuen scores with a leg kick.
Yuen connects with an inside leg kick.
Parinias throws a series of punches but Yuen avoids them all with ease.
Yuen is looking to slow Parinias down with leg kicks.
Yuen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parinias.
Parinias misses with a two punch combination.
Parinias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuen.
Yuen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parinias throws a nice looking combination but Yuen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parinias has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yuen.
Parinias shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yuen's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yuen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Parinias defends it easily.
Yuen working a defensive guard here.
Yuen wants to sweep but no luck.
Parinias trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yuen is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parinias keeping moving, preventing Yuen from controlling successfully.
Parinias wants to get back to his feet but Yuen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Parinias holds on and takes a little breather.
Bryan Parinias has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Parinias throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yuen dodges the punch combination from Parinias.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parinias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parinias misses the shot to the body.
Yuen connects with a leg kick. Parinias looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yuen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parinias manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yuen trying to control the position from guard on top but Parinias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parinias looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuen looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Yuen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yuen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Parinias throws a series of strikes that have Yuen backpedaling.
It looks like Sean Yuen has been cut.
Yuen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yuen connects with an inside leg kick.
Parinias shoots for a takedown but Yuen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parinias scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yuen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parinias's half guard.
Yuen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Parinias tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Yuen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Yuen!
Sean Yuen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Teevie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mask comes to the cage accompanied by Jucifer's--. Teevie has chosen Stupid Kid as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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185 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiger Mask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Teevie!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mask takes one to the side of the head.
Mask takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Teevie misses with a series of wild punches.
Mask ducks under a wild hook from Teevie.
Mask closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mask.
Teevie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mask.
Teevie throws a combination. Mask tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mask lands a nice looking body shot.
Teevie connects with a single shot there.
Mask bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mask looks to land a combination. Teevie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Teevie thuds his right hand into Mask's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teevie misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Teevie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teevie.
Teevie lands a body shot.
Teevie missing with a left hand there. Mask was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mask drives through and clinches with Teevie against the cage.
Teevie has had enough of the clinch but Mask keeps him there for the moment.
Teevie breaks from the clinch.
Mask moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mask looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teevie lands with a good body shot.
Teevie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mask's hands.
Teevie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mask counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mask throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teevie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask looks to land a body kick but Teevie moved away.
Mask takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Teevie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Teevie's corner calls for a 1-2. Teevie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mask pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Mask.
Teevie throws a combination. Mask tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mask is rocked!
Teevie connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Mask out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Teevie!
Ray Teevie gave a mention to BLKOUT CLothing 93% Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Backman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Bonjasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonjasky has chosen -=Fried Day=- as his entrance music. Ernesto Bonjasky has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ben Backman's chin.
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219 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class 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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ernesto Bonjasky!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Backman misses
and Bonjasky counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from Backman.
Backman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Ben Backman has been cut.
Bonjasky moves out of range of the strikes.
Backman swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonjasky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Backman. That did some damage!
Bonjasky gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bonjasky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Backman is out of range.
Bonjasky scores with a nice head shot.
Backman lands the left hand.
Backman connects with a body shot.
Bonjasky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Backman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman lands with a hook. Bonjasky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Backman throws a head kick that misses.
Backman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonjasky connects with a solid leg kick.
Backman misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonjasky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Backman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bonjasky throws a head kick but Backman moves out of range.
Bonjasky misses with a body kick.
Bonjasky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonjasky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Backman misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonjasky throws a sloppy head kick and Backman moves out of range easily.
Backman throws a body punch but Bonjasky moves out of range.
Backman defending well as Bonjasky loads up on a big left hand.
Bonjasky misses with an uppercut.
Backman swings for the body but Bonjasky moves out of range.
Backman throws a hook but Bonjasky blocks it.
Backman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Backman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bonjasky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bonjasky.
Bonjasky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonjasky defending well as Backman loads up on a big left hand.
Backman looks to land a combination but Bonjasky avoids it well.
Bonjasky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bonjasky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Backman.
Bonjasky dodges the punch combination from Backman.
A punch combination from Bonjasky misses.
Backman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonjasky is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Backman.
Bonjasky misses with a head kick.
Bonjasky jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Bonjasky slams his shin into Backman's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bonjasky! Backman is out on his feet! Bonjasky rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Backman is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Backman is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Bonjasky!
After winning the bout, Ernesto Bonjasky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 2, fighting out of London, Oliver Strong!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong blocks a head kick by Strikes.
Strong fails to land the takedown.
Strikes has managed to clinch.
Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Strong misses with a hook to the body
and Strikes counters with an inside leg kick.
Strikes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strikes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
and Strikes counters with a big head kick but Strong shrugs it off.
Strong avoids the body shot from Strikes.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strikes manages to avoid it.
Strong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strikes has time to react.
Strong thows a body shot but no joy.
Strikes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strikes throws a right and a left that Strong avoids nicely.
Strikes moves into the clinch successfully.
Strikes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Strikes trying to control the position but instead, Strong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strikes into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strikes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strong dives in and scores a takedown into Strikes's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Strong postures up.
Strikes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Strong off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Strong throws a body punch but Strikes moves out of range.
Strong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strikes is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Strong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strikes tries to clinch but Strong is having none of it.
Strikes moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Oliver Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strikes.
Strikes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strong throws a hook but Strikes avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong lands a body shot.
Strikes moves to clinch but Strong breaks away
and Strong counters with a nice uppercut.
Strikes tries to clinch up but Strong circles away and keeps his distance.
Strikes tries to clinch up but Strong circles away and keeps his distance.
Strong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strong swings widly with a right hand
and Strikes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Strong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strikes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Strong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strikes throws a head kick that Strong semi-blocks.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes leaves Strong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Strong thows a body shot but no joy.
Strong throws a hook but Strikes blocks it.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Strong circles away.
Strikes scores with a decent looking hook.
Strikes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Strikes.
Strikes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Strikes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strikes rather than just go for the knockout.
Strikes misses with the combination.
Strong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strong lands a nice shot to the body.
Strong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strong thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strikes misses with an uppercut. Strong saw that one coming.
Strong throws a looping overhand right but Strikes ducks down to avoid it.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strikes was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Strikes throws a leg kick which misses Strong's front leg but catches the back leg as Strong tries to avoid it.
Strikes throws a leg kick but Strong checks it.
Strikes misses with a body kick.
Carlos Strikes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strong lands a body shot.
Strong swats away the attempt to clinch by Strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Strong. Strikes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong swings for the body but Strikes moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Strong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strikes counters with a nice leg kick.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strikes.
Strikes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strong keeps the fight on the outside.
Strikes scores with a one two! Strong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Strikes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Strong circles away.
Strikes wants to clinch up but Strong keeps it at a distance.
Strong throws a jab when Strikes was well out of range.
Strikes takes the fight into the clinch.
Strikes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strikes misses with a double jab
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Strong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strikes.
Strikes is looking to clinch.
Strong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strikes counters with a head kick.
Strikes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strong connects with a crisp jab.
Strong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strikes closes the distance and clinches.
Strong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strikes works on Strong's body with a couple of short punches.
Strikes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strikes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Strong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Strong is breathing heavily.
Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Strong drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Strikes follows Strong to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Strikes!
A very excited looking Carlos Strikes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Cerdan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerdan's entrance music is French National Anthem. A fine choice. Luis Barrera is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcel Cerdan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Barrera!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerdan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Barrera avoids the body shot from Cerdan.
Cerdan slaps away a takedown attempt from Barrera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cerdan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barrera bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cerdan's head.
Barrera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barrera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cerdan.
The fighters circling - Cerdan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Cerdan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrera walks into a stiff left hand from Cerdan.
A big left from Barrera misses.
Barrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Cerdan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barrera.
Cerdan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
Cerdan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cerdan throws a hook but Barrera avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera scores with a sloppy right hand. Cerdan should have avoided that one.
Cerdan is rocked!
Barrera tries to bum rush Cerdan with a series of wild strikes but Cerdan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Cerdan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barrera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cerdan.
Cerdan seems to have got his legs back now.
Cerdan throws a hook but Barrera blocks it.
Barrera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cerdan throws a right hand that misses
letting Barrera counter with a right hand.
Barrera moves out of range as Cerdan strikes.
Cerdan throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range.
Cerdan throws an overhand right that lands on Barrera's shoulder, as Barrera tries to avoid the shot.
Cerdan misses with a hook
and Barrera counters with a crisp right that sends Cerdan to the canvas! Barrera follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Barrera!
Luis Barrera made sure to mention his sponsor, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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228 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Mullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Max Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear shoots and misses
and Mullard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bear won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bear is trying to control Mullard's posture but Mullard avoids it.
Mullard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mullard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mullard taking a break here but Bear is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mullard lands strikes from half guard.
Bear is looking to improve his position.
Bear is refusing to be controlled, as Mullard sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullard works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bear tries to hold on but Mullard postures up.
Bear slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mullard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bear does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bear tries to roll over but Mullard keeps him under control.
Mullard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bear is working to get back to half guard.
Mullard lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullard fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bear working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bear can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bear regains half guard.
Bear tries to roll over but Mullard keeps him under control.
Mullard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bear controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mullard trying to control from half guard but Bear is working away.
Bear is trying to get back to full guard.
Bear manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bear wants to hit a switch here but Mullard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bear there!
Bear sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mullard wants to work for an arm triangle but Bear is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bear works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bear controls Mullard momentarily but Mullard frees himself.
Bear keeping full guard, as Mullard tries to pass.
Mullard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mullard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bear lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mullard!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mullard has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bear avoids the attempt from Mullard to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear has control of Mullard's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mullard regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mullard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bear tries for a takedown but Mullard circles away easily
and Mullard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mullard.
Bear keeping full guard, as Mullard tries to pass.
Bear lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mullard!
Bear landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mullard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mullard swings widly with a right hand
and Bear counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bear tries to clinch but Mullard moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Mullard as Bear shoots in.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mullard enables Bear to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mullard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bear throws an elbow that misses. Mullard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bear's guard. Nice move by Mullard!
Mullard trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullard passes into half guard.
Bear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Mullard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mullard.
Mullard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bear won't allow Mullard to pass to mount.
Mullard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bear defending well though.
Mullard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bear's head.
Mullard is looking for a kimura here.
Mullard wants to take a breather but Bear is having none of it.
Bear avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mullard.
Bear is trying to stand.
Mullard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bear is looking to control Mullard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bear avoid being mounted?
Bear is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mullard is staying active.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bear does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mullard is looking to advance position but Bear won't allow it.
Mullard lands with a punch from half guard.
Mullard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bear defending well though.
Mullard is keen to just control but Bear is a slippery customer.
Mullard is looking for a kimura here.
Mullard is thwarting Bear's attempts to control the position.
Mullard wants to free his trapped foot but Bear is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bear is refusing to be controlled, as Mullard sits in half guard.
Andre Mullard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bear knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mullard is trying to control. Bear wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mullard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mullard is keen to just control but Bear is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andre Mullard.
Bear throws a hook to the side of Mullard's head but Mullard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bear shoots in for a double leg but Mullard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Andre Mullard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Bear.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullard thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bear will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bear.
Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mullard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bear will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bear throws a series of punches but Mullard avoids them all with ease.
Mullard connects with a single shot there.
Mullard misses with a takedown attempt - Bear sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bear throws a body kick that misses.
Bear is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mullard closes the distance and clinches up with Bear, looking for a takedown. Mullard pushes Bear against the cage but Bear circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bear swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No luck for Mullard with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Mullard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bear scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mullard doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mullard as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Mullard. No joy for Bear on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Bear.
Mullard misses with the combination.
Bear shoots and misses
and Mullard counters with a right hand to the body.
Bear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mullard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bear.
Bear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bear with a poor takedown
and Mullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bear shoots for a double leg takedown but Mullard sprawls well. He's pushed Bear's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mullard gets the takedown into side control.
Mullard taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mullard cracks Bear with a big elbow.
Mullard moves into full mount!
Mullard is landing with some decent strikes but Bear is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Mullard connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bear is rocked!
Mullard connects with a bit shot that sees Bear covering up! More strikes from Mullard and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mullard is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Mullard!
Andre Mullard really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clinical Cpw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cpw might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Purple Rain. Abaddon has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Clinical Cpw has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Clinical Cpw seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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27
190 lbs
27 - 10 - 0 |
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28
190 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinical Cpw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Abaddon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon throws a lazy head kick
and Cpw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abaddon.
A clash of legs there as Cpw blocks the low kick.
Abaddon takes one on the button.
Abaddon tries to clinch there but Cpw circles away.
Crack! A monster head kick from Abaddon and Cpw falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Abaddon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Abaddon!
Anthony Abaddon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Laroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huey Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
210 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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218 lbs
13 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class 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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Laroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Huey Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laroux.
Freeman keeps the fight on the outside.
Freeman tries to keep at a distance but Laroux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laroux tries to work over Freeman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Laroux manages to get underhooks.
Freeman is working for takedown but Laroux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Laroux has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Freeman uses from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Laroux has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Freeman should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Laroux has tightened it up now! Freeman should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Laroux!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, David Laroux made sure he mentioned GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zack Skyshriek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skyshriek comes to the cage accompanied by Moonlight Sonata. Marciano has chosen lets dance as his entrance music. 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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162 lbs
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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
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Zack Skyshriek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marciano - that will leave a mark!
Skyshriek works the jab nicely.
Marciano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Skyshriek thows a leg kick but Marciano checks it
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skyshriek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marciano.
Skyshriek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Skyshriek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marciano is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Skyshriek misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marciano takes a step back to recover.
Skyshriek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marciano if he has to take too many more of those.
Zack Skyshriek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Marciano blocks a head kick by Skyshriek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marciano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Skyshriek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice cross by Marciano.
A low kick from Marciano misses
and Skyshriek counters with a leg kick.
Marciano checks a low kick from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Skyshriek throws a low kick but Marciano moves out of range easily.
Marciano missing with a left hand there. Skyshriek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marciano checks a leg kick nicely.
Skyshriek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Marciano misses with the combination.
Marciano misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marciano will feel that in the morning.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skyshriek can pounce on him.
Skyshriek ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano moves out of range as Skyshriek strikes.
Skyshriek throws a sloppy head kick
and Marciano counters with a nice body shot.
Skyshriek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marciano if he has to take too many more of those.
Skyshriek tries to land a front kick but Marciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Skyshriek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skyshriek tried to score with a low kick but Marciano checks it.
Marciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skyshriek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skyshriek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marciano throws a front kick aimed at Skyshriek's knee but Skyshriek avoids it well.
Marciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Skyshriek misses with a wild body shot.
Skyshriek connects with an inside leg kick.
Marciano throws a head kick but Skyshriek moves out of range.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marciano shoots in but Skyshriek avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Skyshriek.
Marciano throws a hook to the side of Skyshriek's head but Skyshriek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skyshriek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marciano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skyshriek's half guard.
Skyshriek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marciano trying to control from Skyshriek's half guard. Skyshriek has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skyshriek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skyshriek working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marciano.
Marciano wants to pass the guard but Skyshriek is keeping the position.
Marciano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marciano postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skyshriek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marciano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Skyshriek 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.
Skyshriek dips to his left and cracks Marciano with an uppercut!
Marciano looks to land a left hand but Skyshriek moved out of range nicely.
Skyshriek throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skyshriek misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Marciano blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Skyshriek misses.
Skyshriek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Skyshriek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marciano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Marciano catches Skyshriek right on the button with a cross.
Skyshriek checks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skyshriek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek misses with a kick to the body.
Skyshriek tries a low kick but Marciano avoids it.
Marciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping body kick lands there for Skyshriek.
Marciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Skyshriek.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Skyshriek turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Marciano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick but Marciano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Skyshriek misses with a low kick.
Zack Skyshriek is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marciano!
Marciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek slips a jab from Marciano.
Skyshriek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marciano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Marciano.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Skyshriek moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Marciano.
Marciano takes one on the button.
That kick from Marciano tenderised Skyshriek's leg. Skyshriek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marciano blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skyshriek is defended easily by Marciano.
Skyshriek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marciano counters with a body kick.
Skyshriek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek throws a leg kick but Marciano checks it.
Skyshriek does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marciano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skyshriek tries a low kick but Marciano avoids it.
Marciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marciano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Skyshriek.
Marciano checks a low kick from Skyshriek.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marciano.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marciano.
Skyshriek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Skyshriek misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek connects with a leg kick. Marciano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skyshriek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skyshriek displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marciano.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skyshriek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Marciano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick lands from Skyshriek.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marciano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zack Skyshriek will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Skyshriek misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Marciano. Those never looked like landing.
Skyshriek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Skyshriek lands a lovely overhand right.
Skyshriek clinches up with Marciano and pushes him back against the cage.
Marciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skyshriek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skyshriek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skyshriek lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.
Skyshriek takes one to the chin there.
Skyshriek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marciano's waist but Marciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skyshriek off to one side.
Skyshriek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek tries to clinch there but Marciano circles away.
Marciano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skyshriek sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marciano somewhat.
Nice body kick from Skyshriek.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Skyshriek moves out of range easily.
Skyshriek moves out of range of the leg kick from Marciano.
Skyshriek lands with a shot to the body.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skyshriek throws a front kick that sends Marciano stumbling back into the cage.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marciano scores with a nice head shot.
Zack Skyshriek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek lands with a nice body punch.
Skyshriek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marciano throws the left hand but Skyshriek avoids the punch easily.
Skyshriek thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skyshriek. That's going to slow Marciano down.
Skyshriek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Marciano.
Marciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Skyshriek.
Skyshriek throws a looping overhand right but Marciano ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marciano.
Skyshriek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano throws a hook but Skyshriek blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Marciano blocks the low kick.
Marciano gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano wants to control for a moment but Skyshriek uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Skyshriek trying to hold on to Marciano's head to control him but Marciano postures up.
Skyshriek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocky Marciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marciano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skyshriek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marciano.
The fighters are battling for position here. Skyshriek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skyshriek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marciano is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skyshriek is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano looking for a guillotine here but Skyshriek defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skyshriek trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marciano has his foot on Skyshriek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skyshriek works his way back into a safe position though.
Skyshriek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skyshriek manages to get himself to full guard.
Rocky Marciano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skyshriek trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zack Skyshriek.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Skyshriek, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Skyshriek!
A relieved looking Zack Skyshriek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Strong Will Continue -- Damian Marley. Puska is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Puska!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas looks for the body kick but Puska saw that one coming.
Vargas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vargas connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Puska.
Puska throws a right hand that misses
and Vargas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mike Puska has been cut.
A big left from Vargas misses.
Puska misses with a looping right.
Puska scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vargas scores with a leg kick.
Puska thows a body shot but no joy.
Puska throws a body kick that misses.
Puska clobbers Vargas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vargas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vargas at a distance.
Puska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vargas.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puska swings widly with a right hand
and Vargas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vargas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vargas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puska's hands.
Puska punishes Vargas's body with a nice straight punch.
Puska lands a right hook to the body.
Puska on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vargas thows a leg kick but Puska checks it
and Puska counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vargas shoots in but no luck this time.
A left lands for Puska.
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puska bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet but Puska drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vargas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Puska is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puska is trying to get an arm triangle but Vargas is defending well.
Puska working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Puska tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puska has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vargas is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puska is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vargas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vargas is not content to let Puska control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas manages to get back to half guard.
Puska controlling the action here.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vargas has one foot on Puska's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vargas walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Puska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vargas leaves Puska with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vargas staying out of range there.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Puska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vargas rather than just go for the knockout.
Vargas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puska does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vargas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Puska counters with a two punch combo.
Vargas misses with a hook
and Puska decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vargas's guard.
Puska is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vargas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vargas has escaped and now he's on top!
Puska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puska is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas distracts Puska with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vargas works over Puska with some ground and pound from guard.
Vargas pushes down on Puska's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puska is looking for a sweep. Vargas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Vargas there.
Vargas lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puska manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Puska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puska is trying to keep Vargas in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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!
Puska keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Vargas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vargas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Puska's head.
Vargas works over Puska with some ground and pound from guard.
Puska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vargas controls the pace.
Puska isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vargas stacks Puska on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vargas!
Check out the look on Vargas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Puska sneaks back into half guard.
Vargas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska wants to sweep but Vargas has passed to side control!
Puska tries to buck Vargas off but Vargas is having none of it.
Vargas grinds an elbow into Puska's temple.
Puska is looking for a sweep.
Puska sneaks back into half guard.
Puska looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puska is breathing heavily.
Vargas is trying to control the action in half guard but Puska is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vargas connects with a nice short shot to Puska's temple.
Puska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puska taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Alex Vargas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas controlling the pace.
Vargas throwing shots but Puska is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas moves nicely into side control.
Puska gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Puska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vargas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Puska misses with a body shot.
Puska throws a big shot that misses.
Puska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vargas.
Puska on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Puska with a nice cross.
Vargas feints and then cracks Puska's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Puska down.
Vargas scores with a shot to the body.
Vargas misses with a hook.
Puska misses with a left hand
and Vargas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puska throws a big shot that misses.
Puska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vargas. Vargas obviously looking to wear him down.
Vargas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puska.
Alex Vargas is winning the standup battle so far.
Puska shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
Puska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas blocks a leg kick.
Vargas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vargas looks for the body kick but Puska saw that one coming.
Puska gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vargas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Puska takes one on the button.
Puska connects with an inside leg kick.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
Puska fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vargas avoids it really well and circles away.
Alex Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Puska.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puska, as that shot connected.
Puska misses with a looping left.
Puska throws a body punch but Vargas moves out of range.
Mike Puska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska thows a body shot but no joy.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
Puska misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vargas is looking to chop away at Puska's legs.
Puska throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot.
Puska lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vargas.
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!
Puska fails with the takedown.
Vargas misses with a straight left.
Vargas looks to land a left hand but Puska moved out of range nicely.
Vargas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Puska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puska's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vargas avoids the body shot from Puska.
Vargas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puska shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but Puska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vargas lands with an uppercut that bounces Puska off the cage and back into range.
Vargas tries to land a leg kick but Puska saw it coming and moves away.
Puska throws a sloppy body shot
and Vargas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puska on his heels. He'll look to pass Puska's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vargas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vargas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vargas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vargas is looking to work some ground and pound but Puska has wrist control.
Vargas landing some decent shots from guard.
Vargas 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.
Vargas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puska working a defensive guard here.
Puska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puska keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Vargas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vargas clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Puska throws a wild body kick that Vargas sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick there by Puska.
Puska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vargas pinned against the cage. Vargas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Puska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vargas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Vargas tenderised Puska's leg. Puska is trying to keep his angry face on.
Puska bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vargas is not content to let Puska control the position.
Vargas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puska off and has taken his back!
Puska is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska can't escape the position.
Vargas lands a shot to the head.
Vargas is landing with strikes from the back.
Vargas is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Puska is rocked!
Puska tries to escape but Vargas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Puska is still in real trouble! Can Vargas finish him?
Vargas lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Puska hold on?!
Puska breaks Vargas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puska won't allow Vargas to sweep him here.
Puska tries to free his leg and advance position but Vargas is retaining full guard.
Puska seems to have recovered his senses.
Vargas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Vargas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vargas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Puska looks a forlorn figure.
Vargas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Puska manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vargas in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas wants to take a breather but Puska is having none of it.
Puska tries to roll over but Vargas keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas controlling the action here.
Puska wants to improve his position but Vargas is controlling well.
Vargas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Puska is positioning himself well to prevent Vargas advancing to mount.
Puska wants to improve his position but Vargas is controlling well.
Puska is not content to let Vargas control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vargas works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas lands an elbow.
Puska is trying to get back to half guard.
Vargas cracks Puska with a big right hand but Puska just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vargas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Puska manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vargas's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas prevents Puska from improving his position.
Vargas wants to control but Puska is keeping him busy.
Puska tries to kick Vargas off but Vargas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Puska is in a horrible position here. Vargas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vargas had his way with Mike Puska in that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vargas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vargas.
Vargas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Puska drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Puska trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Puska is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vargas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vargas has escaped and now he's on top!
Puska is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas advances to half guard.
Puska tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vargas has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Puska is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vargas lands a big elbow.
Vargas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Puska is trying desperately to improve position.
Vargas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska is squirming around, avoiding Vargas's attempts to control the action.
Vargas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puska can't escape the position.
Vargas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vargas prevents Puska from getting the reversal.
Vargas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vargas looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vargas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alex Vargas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puska manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Puska is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vargas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vargas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Puska has a hand on Vargas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vargas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Puska is trying to escape the mount.
Vargas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vargas avoids the attempt from Puska to control.
Mike Puska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vargas looking to finish Puska with some ground and pound. This is bad for Puska!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vargas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Puska is looking to improve his position but Vargas isn't that keen on the idea.
Vargas with shots to the head and body - Puska looks very uncomfortable down there.
Puska is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vargas trying to control but Puska is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puska is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vargas 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Vargas!
Alex Vargas retains his bantamweight title!
Alex Vargas took some time post fight to say the following; 'Pablo Soriano, you should've known better than to mess with the Phenom. The Phenom is just too much for the likes of you.'.
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