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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalib Koscheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koscheck is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Bale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalib Koscheck!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koscheck scores a takedown into full mount!
Koscheck looking to control but Bale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koscheck thowing shots but they're missing.
Bale is squirming around, avoiding Koscheck's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koscheck thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Koscheck has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bale's face.
Bale holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Koscheck tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bale is looking to get to half guard.
Bale wants to control but Koscheck is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bale gets back to half guard.
Koscheck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koscheck trying to pass the guard but Bale defending well.
Koscheck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bale keeps working.
Bale wants to control but Koscheck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bale is staying active underneath Koscheck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koscheck prevents Bale from standing back up.
Koscheck is trying to control. Bale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kalib Koscheck wasn't active enough on the ground.
Koscheck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bale slaps away a takedown attempt from Koscheck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gareth Bale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koscheck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Kalib Koscheck has been cut.
Koscheck fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koscheck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koscheck misses the body punch
and Bale makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koscheck looks gassed!
Koscheck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bale sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gareth Bale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalib Koscheck.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koscheck checks a leg kick.
Bale misses with a wild body shot.
Bale throws a sloppy head kick and Koscheck moves out of range easily.
Koscheck closes the distance and clinches up with Bale, looking for a takedown. Koscheck pushes Bale against the cage but Bale circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bale lands a big head kick that sends Koscheck tumbling to the mat! Bale takes a step backwards and waves Koscheck back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Koscheck is rocked!
Bale is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Koscheck flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Koscheck is out cold! Bale holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gareth Bale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Lennon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Mayhem.
Lennon misses with a body shot.
Mayhem slips under a jab from Lennon.
Lennon misses with a straight right.
Lennon has Mayhem up against the cage in a clinch.
Lennon is trying to force a seperation but Mayhem has the dominant position.
Mayhem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Mayhem.
Lennon thows a body shot but no joy.
Mayhem shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mayhem lands a nice short elbow.
Lennon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayhem is working away from the top position though.
Mayhem throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lennon to regain full guard.
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!
Mayhem being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem pushing down on Lennon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mayhem missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mayhem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mayhem is thwarting Lennon's attempts to control the position.
Mayhem stops Lennon from getting back to his feet.
Mayhem is trying to control the action in half guard but Lennon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mayhem postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lennon to stand up.
That kick from Lennon tenderised Mayhem's leg. Mayhem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mayhem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lennon at a distance.
Mayhem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lennon.
Lennon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mayhem throws a body punch but Lennon moves out of range.
Lennon looks for the body kick but Mayhem saw that one coming.
Lennon needs to keep his hands up - Mayhem had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mayhem finds it's way through Lennon's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem moves out of range of the body kick.
Aaron Lennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lennon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mayhem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lennon throws a looping overhand right but Mayhem ducks down to avoid it.
Lennon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mayhem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lennon moves into the clinch.
Mayhem lands a shoulder strike.
Lennon being controlled against the cage.
Mayhem tries a body shot but Lennon blocks it.
Mayhem scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mayhem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mayhem avoiding damage.
Lennon wants to stall.
Lennon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayhem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lennon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mayhem missing with a left hand there. Lennon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayhem jabs Lennon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lennon fails to land with a series of punches.
Lennon clinches.
Mayhem scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lennon working hard to break the clinch.
Lennon letting Mayhem take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Mayhem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mayhem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mayhem lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mayhem lands with a left to the head.
Mayhem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lennon backwards.
Lennon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayhem has a couple of punches blocked by Lennon.
Lennon breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Mayhem dominated that round.
That's time! Mayhem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lennon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mayhem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lennon thinking.
A shot to the liver by Mayhem. Beautiful body shot.
Lennon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mayhem gets a clinch.
Mayhem struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennon controls his hands.
Lennon tries to throw a body punch but Mayhem avoids it by throwing Lennon back against the cage.
Mayhem swings wildly with an uppercut but Lennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lennon is trying to force a seperation but Mayhem has the dominant position.
Lennon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mayhem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mayhem gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon looking for a takedown.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem taking a breather.
Mayhem tries a body shot but Lennon blocks it.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayhem works on Lennon's body with a couple of short punches.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Lennon avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the cage.
Mayhem effectively controlling the action here.
Lennon tries to circle away but Mayhem has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lennon's elbow.
Mayhem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lennon has had enough of the clinch but Mayhem keeps him there for the moment.
Mayhem struggles to land a body shot inside as Lennon controls his hands.
Mayhem has Lennon pressed against the cage, preventing Lennon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lennon is trying to drag Mayhem to the mat but Mayhem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lennon wants to get back to striking at distance but Mayhem won't allow it.
Mayhem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem has Lennon pressed against the cage, preventing Lennon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lennon wants to break free but Mayhem has control.
Mayhem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mayhem misses with some punches.
A short right from Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a nice shot to the body.
Lennon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lennon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayhem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Justin Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Lennon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayhem.
Nice body punch from Mayhem.
Lennon is breathing heavily.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
Lennon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem presses Lennon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lennon blocks a body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lennon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mayhem clobbers Lennon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mayhem scores with a sloppy right hand. Lennon should have avoided that one.
Mayhem jabs at Lennon's body.
Mayhem lands the left hand.
Mayhem drives through with a takedown into Lennon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mayhem 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.
Mayhem controlling from the top position.
Mayhem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lennon can do to turn this around?
Mayhem postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mayhem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lennon is looking to stand up but Mayhem isn't so interested in that idea.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Mayhem dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mayhem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lennon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayhem slips a straight right by Lennon.
Lennon moves into range and clinches up with Mayhem.
Mayhem has Lennon pushed against the cage.
Lennon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mayhem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayhem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Justin Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.
Lennon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mayhem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Lennon.
A jab lands there for Lennon.
Mayhem closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lennon's head.
Mayhem lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayhem.
Mayhem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mayhem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Mayhem connects with a nice short shot to Lennon's temple.
Mayhem thows a huge punch but Lennon dodges it nicely.
Mayhem drops an elbow to the side of Lennon's head.
Mayhem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lennon is staying active underneath Mayhem, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayhem sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lennon defending well though.
Mayhem working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lennon trying to get back to full guard but Mayhem takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lennon can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands a big elbow.
Lennon wants to hold on but Mayhem pushes him away.
Lennon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lennon is trying to escape the mount.
Mayhem has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lennon's face.
Lennon is rocked!
Lennon is in a horrible position here. Mayhem smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lennon is still in real trouble! Can Mayhem finish him?
Mayhem postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lennon in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lennon to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Mayhem!
Justin Mayhem got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemanja Prijovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemanja Prijovic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nemanja Prijovic!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prijovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Prijovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Prijovic misses the jab.
Prijovic throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams throws out a leg kick but Prijovic moves out of range and Williams only half commits.
Williams tries to clinch there but Prijovic circles away.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Prijovic lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Prijovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prijovic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Bob Williams has been cut.
A slow jab from Prijovic misses its intended target.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Prijovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Prijovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Prijovic.
Williams tries to clinch but Prijovic is having none of it.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Bob Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Prijovic.
A nice leg kick lands there from Prijovic.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Prijovic.
Prijovic tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Prijovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams takes one on the button.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Prijovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prijovic darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prijovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Prijovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic throws a head punch that misses.
Prijovic tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Prijovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Prijovic fails to land.
Prijovic misses with some punches.
Prijovic has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
A head punch on the inside from Prijovic fails to land.
Prijovic is fighting off a takedown attempt but Williams is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Prijovic to the mat. Prijovic regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Prijovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prijovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Williams!
Williams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Prijovic works his foot free and advances to mount.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Williams sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Williams moves into full guard.
Prijovic looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Prijovic.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Prijovic is keeping the position.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams cracks Prijovic with a solid left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Prijovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Prijovic wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nemanja Prijovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Williams's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Williams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams tries to clinch but Prijovic is having none of it.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prijovic.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prijovic, right into the meat.
Prijovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Prijovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Prijovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Prijovic.
Prijovic misses with a low kick.
Williams defending well as Prijovic loads up on a big left hand.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prijovic defends it nicely.
Williams tries to clinch up but Prijovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Prijovic is out of range.
Prijovic throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Prijovic is out of range and Williams settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prijovic.
Prijovic delivers a nice body kick.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prijovic swivels and escapes.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prijovic throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Prijovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Prijovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Prijovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Nemanja Prijovic has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prijovic misses with a low kick.
Nemanja Prijovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams wants to clinch up but Prijovic keeps it at a distance.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Bob Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Prijovic lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Prijovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Prijovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Prijovic.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams tries to clinch up but Prijovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Prijovic connects with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Prijovic.
Prijovic dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams tries to clinch but Prijovic moves out of range.
Prijovic throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prijovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Prijovic can pounce on him.
Prijovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Prijovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Prijovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Nemanja Prijovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prijovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Prijovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prijovic.
Prijovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Prijovic counters with a good low kick that Williams was not able to check.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prijovic lands an overhand right.
Williams clinches up with Prijovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Prijovic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prijovic but Prijovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Prijovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Prijovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prijovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Prijovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prijovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Williams's head.
A good leg kick by Prijovic.
Prijovic throws a head kick that misses.
Prijovic stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemanja Prijovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Prijovic connects with a single shot there.
Prijovic swinging wildly here.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prijovic is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Prijovic circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prijovic throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams tries to clinch there but Prijovic circles away.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prijovic.
Prijovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Prijovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Prijovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Prijovic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Prijovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Prijovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Prijovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
Prijovic with a jab.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Prijovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams jumps guard but Prijovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prijovic is fighting off a takedown attempt but Williams is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Prijovic to the mat. Prijovic regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams postures up in Prijovic's guard and throws a big left but Prijovic blocks it.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Prijovic blocks nicely.
Prijovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Prijovic is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bob Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prijovic is adopting a defensive guard.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Prijovic has wrist control.
Prijovic is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prijovic is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Prijovic keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Prijovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams won't allow Prijovic to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prijovic is keeping the position for now.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Prijovic working a defensive guard here.
Williams scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Prijovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nemanja Prijovic!
A very excited looking Nemanja Prijovic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Rood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikio Okita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rood's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, -. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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183 lbs
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177 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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Rood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikio Okita!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rood manages to avoid it.
Okita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rood defends it nicely.
Okita avoids the body shot from Rood.
Okita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rood.
Rood tries to score with a low kick but Okita moves his leg out of the way.
Okita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rood fails to land with a series of punches.
Okita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Okita. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okita.
Rood swinging wildly here.
Mikio Okita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Rood misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita scores with a jab. Rood acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okita lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rood at a distance.
Rood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okita slips a straight right by Rood.
Okita bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rood lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Okita has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Okita and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rood throws a head kick that misses.
Rood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Okita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rood is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okita.
Okita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Okita throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Okita is in Rood's guard.
Rood wants to sweep here but Okita controlling him for the moment.
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!
Rood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rood controls Okita momentarily but Okita frees himself.
Okita wants to control from the top but Rood keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita forces his way into half guard.
Okita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rood defends it well.
Okita looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rood looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Okita is looking for a kimura but Rood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okita to get the leverage.
Okita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rood defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rood trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikio Okita dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okita drives through with a takedown into Rood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okita gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Okita looking to sit in guard and control but Rood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Okita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rood puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rood working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rood passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okita squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okita wants to control but Rood is having none of it.
Rood cracks Okita with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Okita slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mikio Okita has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okita blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rood.
Rood prevents Okita from improving his position.
Okita is looking to control Rood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okita avoid being mounted?
Okita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rood's back!
Rood trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Okita has the hooks in. Rood is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Okita tightening his grip on Rood, looking for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rood manages to reverse the position and now he's in Okita's guard. Nice work there by Rood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okita is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rood lands a right hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Okita tries to circle away but Rood has him pinned against the cage.
Okita has clasped his hands together around Rood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rood can't do much from the bottom here.
Okita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rood keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita works to advance to full mount. Rood defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Okita controlling the pace for now.
Okita fails to advance to Rood's back.
Okita with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okita is looking to work his way around to Rood's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Okita is working for a guillotine from mount but Rood frees his head quite easily.
Rood is trying desperately to improve position.
Rood has given up his back here. Will Okita look for the submission or keep pounding away?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okita struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikio Okita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Okita takes a swing at Rood's ribcage but misses.
Okita cracks a nice hook into Rood's ribs.
Okita misses with a looping right.
Okita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rood.
Nice jab there from Rood.
Rood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Okita displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rood throws out the jab.
Rood missing with a left hand there. Okita was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okita scores with the left hand. Rood knows he should have avoided that one.
Okita thows a body shot but no joy.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but Rood shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rood misses with a looping right.
Rood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Okita.
Rood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okita thuds his right hand into Rood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Okita is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rood rather than just go for the knockout.
Rood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Okita on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rood as he avoids it easily.
Rood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rood lands a high kick!
Brad Rood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rood. Okita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okita connects with a body shot.
Rood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Okita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okita.
Rood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brad Rood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikio Okita.
Okita lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okita staying out of range there.
Rood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Okita.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okita shoots in for a takedown but Rood shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rood tries to land a front kick but Okita steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab lands there for Okita.
Okita scores with a nice right hand.
Rood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okita bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Okita.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rood prevents Okita from improving position.
Okita is trying to get an arm triangle but Rood is defending well.
Okita cracks Rood with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rood tries to buck Okita off but Okita is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okita tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rood's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rood regains half guard there - taking advantage of Okita's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mikio Okita.
I've got Okita winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikio Okita!
Mikio Okita seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamus McFey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamus McFey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark cracks McFey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Clark there.
McFey is looking to score with low kicks.
McFey takes one to the chin there.
Clark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McFey lands with a good body shot.
McFey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clark's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from McFey.
Clark throws a head kick but McFey moves out of range.
McFey avoids the body shot from Clark.
McFey drops his hands momentarily and Clark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Clark connects with an inside leg kick.
McFey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McFey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Sloppy strikes from McFey. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark jabs McFey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
McFey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Clark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clark throws a low kick but McFey avoids it.
McFey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clark moves away.
Clark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McFey backs up against the cage.
Taylor Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Clark.
McFey misses with a low kick.
McFey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Clark to score with a decent uppercut.
Clark blocks a jab.
Clark defending well as McFey loads up on a big left hand.
McFey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McFey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McFey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFey misses the shot to the body.
Clark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clark misses with a low kick as McFey jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for McFey.
Clark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McFeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFey loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Clark scores with a kick to the body.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McFey throws out the jab.
Clark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McFey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McFey somewhat.
McFey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clark jabs McFey right on the nose. McFey blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. McFey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clark blocks a head kick by McFey.
McFey misses with a hook
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McFey shoots for a double leg takedown but Clark sprawls well. He's pushed McFey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taylor Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamus McFey.
McFey avoids the body shot from Clark.
McFey wants to slow Clark down by chopping away at his legs.
Crunch! Clark slams his shin into McFey's torso.
McFey misses the jab.
Clark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clark lands a nice hook to McFey's body. McFey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamus McFey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFey swings widly with a right hand
and Clark counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark connects with a leg kick. McFey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Clark's corner calls for a 1-2. Clark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Clark. Those never looked like landing.
Clark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Clark.
McFey is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McFey.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
Clark throws the kick towards the body but McFey avoids it.
McFey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark throws a body punch but McFey moves out of range.
Clark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McFey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McFey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clark lands with a hook. McFey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Clark dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McFey takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
McFey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clark jabs at McFey's body.
McFey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from McFey.
McFey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away.
Clark lands a nice looking body kick.
McFey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
Clark tries a head kick but it misses.
McFey misses with a head kick.
Clark slips a jab from McFey.
McFey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McFey drops his hands momentarily and Clark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by McFey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFey misses the shot to the body.
McFey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McFey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clark connects with a jab.
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clark throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Clark - just one landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clark.
Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McFey.
Donk. Clark catches McFey right on the button with a cross.
Clark throws the kick towards the body but McFey avoids it.
Clark looks for the body kick but McFey saw that one coming.
McFey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McFey looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Clark tried to score with a low kick but McFey checks it.
McFey scores with a hook to the body. Clark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McFey.
Clark thuds his shin into the meat of McFey's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McFey cracks the inside of Clark's front leg.
McFey blocks the body kick.
McFey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McFey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clark.
Clark throws a lazy right hand but McFey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McFey throws a good cross that connects.
Clark connects with a right hand. McFey shakes it off.
Clark tries to score with a low kick but McFey moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Clark.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McFey lands an overhand right.
Clark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Clark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clark connects with a looping right hand.
McFey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McFey misses with a straight right.
Clark thows a body shot but no joy.
McFey avoids a punch combination nicely.
McFey throws an overhand right that lands on Clark's shoulder, as Clark tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McFey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clark cracks McFey with a good jab.
Clark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Clark there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taylor Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark scores with a punch to the head.
McFey misses with a body kick.
Clark thows a body kick. McFey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clark throws a quick inside leg kick.
McFey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark lands with a shot to the body.
Clark swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Clark dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McFey throws a leg kick
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
McFey throws a head kick that misses.
McFey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clark manages to avoid it.
Clark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McFey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McFey scrambles back to his feet.
McFey connects with a jab.
Clark jabs McFey right on the nose. McFey blinks but takes it well.
McFey takes one to the chin there.
McFey throws a leg kick but Clark moved away.
Clark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clark throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McFey throws a leg kick but Clark checks it.
McFey misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark lands with a kick to the temple. McFey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clark, as that shot connected.
McFey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clark tries a low kick but McFey avoids it.
Jab by Clark.
A jab from Clark finds it's way through McFey's defenses.
McFey misses with an attempted mid kick.
McFey misses with a left hand
and Clark counters with a right hand to the body.
McFey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shamus McFey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark cracks McFey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clark lands a really nice looking cross but McFey seems unphased.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McFey just misses with a punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McFey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Clark has got the better of the exchanges.
Clark tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
McFey misses the body punch
and Clark counters with a low kick, right behind McFey 's knee.
McFey cracks Clark with a good jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Clark.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick.
McFey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Clark staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark cracks a nice hook into McFey's ribs.
Some bone on bone action there as McFey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clark throws the left hand but McFey avoids the punch easily.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFey.
McFey scores a takedown into full mount!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McFey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McFey thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McFey punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFey misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McFey avoids the attempt from Clark to control.
Clark is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clark?
McFey unloads with some shots from mount but Clark bucks and avoids them well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McFey prevents Clark from getting the reversal.
McFey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McFey misses with a head shot.
McFey landing shots from mount.
Clark wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McFey.
Clark holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McFey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McFey cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Clark blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shamus McFey.
I think Clark 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Clark!
Taylor Clark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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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
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rose paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rose missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Rose misses.
Hunter Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
A bone on bone clash there as Thompson blocks the leg kick.
Rose tries to work over Thompson's front leg with a kick but Thompson checks it.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Rose misses.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Rose.
Rose throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Rose.
Rose throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Rose swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson moves out of range of the body kick from Rose.
Hunter Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense.
Hunter Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson.
Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rose on his heels. He'll look to pass Rose's guard now, I'm sure.
Rose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Rose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Rose!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rose passes into half guard.
Rose is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Rose stands up and beckons Thompson to join him on the feet.
Rose is looking to score with low kicks.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rose.
Thompson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rose quickly recovers to half guard.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Rose defending well.
Thompson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Rose is having none of it.
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 Hunter Rose will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rose. That's going to slow Thompson down.
Thompson dives in and scores a takedown into Rose's guard.
Rose has control of Thompson's left arm, preventing Thompson from doing any damage.
Thompson trying to move into half guard but instead Rose has managed to sweep!
Thompson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rose stacks Thompson 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 Rose!
Rose lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thompson down.
Thompson tries to improve position but can't.
Thompson is trying to escape the position but Rose is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson sneaks back into half guard.
Thompson wants to control but Rose is keeping busy.
Rose trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
Thompson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson manages to get to full guard.
Thompson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rose has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to improve position but can't.
John Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rose's best efforts.
Rose with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Thompson looking for subs from the bottom but Rose mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose controlling the position easily from mount.
Thompson can't escape the position.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose controlling from mount.
Thompson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose controlling his opponent.
Rose looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Thompson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rose attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thompson.
Rose throws a jab but it's blocked by Thompson.
Thompson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rose throws a jab when Thompson was well out of range.
Rose ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson's corner calls for a 1-2. Thompson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
A low kick from Thompson misses
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rose defends it nicely.
Rose dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose's corner calls for a 1-2. Rose obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
John Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rose.
Rose throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson slips a jab from Rose.
Thompson scores with the left hand. Rose knows he should have avoided that one.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Hunter Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rose.
Rose throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rose counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson 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.
Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rose looking for a sweep. Not yet Rose, not yet.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Rose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Rose!
Thompson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rose has picked Thompson up and slammed him! Thompson can't keep hold of the triangle and Rose manages to pass to side control!
Thompson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rose moves into full mount! Thompson won't be happy about that!
Thompson is looking to get to half guard.
Thompson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson won't allow Rose to pass to mount.
Thompson is refusing to be controlled, as Rose sits in half guard.
Rose prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Rose is controlling the pace.
Rose wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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 Hunter Rose.
I think Rose 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Pitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitt has chosen Pitt Don't Play Dat as his entrance music. 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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28
184 lbs
16 - 6 - 2 |
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26
184 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladik Fedotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Pitt!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pitt.
Fedotov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Pitt pushes him off.
A lazy body kick from Pitt
and Fedotov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pitt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fedotov 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.
Fedotov misses with a body kick.
Pitt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fedotov throws a front kick aimed at Pitt's knee but Pitt avoids it well.
Fedotov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Pitt misses.
Fedotov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pitt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fedotov at a distance.
Fedotov is looking to chop away at Pitt's legs.
Fedotov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fedotov moves in looking to clinch but Pitt pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitt blocks a head kick by Fedotov.
A leg kick checked by Fedotov.
Pitt throws a leg kick but Fedotov checks it.
Fedotov misses with a low kick.
Fedotov slips a jab from Pitt.
Pitt connects with a solid leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pitt. Fedotov shrugs it off though.
Fedotov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pitt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fedotov counters with a good low kick that Pitt was not able to check.
Fedotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pitt.
Pitt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dirk Pitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pitt.
Fedotov is looking to clinch.
Fedotov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pitt lands with an uppercut that bounces Fedotov off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Pitt does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitt lands a slapping body shot.
Fedotov checks a low kick from Pitt.
Pitt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fedotov.
Pitt scores with a nice right hand.
Fedotov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Pitt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Fedotov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pitt lands a two punch combo.
Pitt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pitt misses with a wild body shot.
Fedotov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pitt.
Pitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pitt checks a leg kick.
Fedotov closes the distance and clinches.
Fedotov has Pitt pressed against the cage, preventing Pitt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pitt has Fedotov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fedotov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pitt is looking for a takedown.
Pitt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pitt managing to block the knees to the body from Fedotov.
Fedotov lands an elbow inside that Pitt shrugs off.
It looks like Dirk Pitt has been cut.
Pitt wants to get back to striking at distance but Fedotov won't allow it.
Pitt lands with a light punch inside.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fedotov lands a nice elbow.
Pitt avoids a wild elbow strike from Fedotov.
Fedotov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fedotov trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pitt fails to land.
Fedotov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pitt tries a body shot but Fedotov blocks it.
Fedotov blocks a body shot from Pitt.
Pitt can't find room to land a body shot as Fedotov controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fedotov prevents Pitt from breaking the clinch.
Fedotov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pitt is defending well for now.
Fedotov misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fedotov.
Pitt throws a head punch that misses.
Pitt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pitt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vladik Fedotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirk Pitt.
Pitt misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fedotov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pitt avoids the damage to the body.
Fedotov missing with knees to the body.
Pitt misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Pitt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Pitt's cut.
That's time! Fedotov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fedotov throws a chopping leg kick but Pitt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pitt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fedotov, right into the meat.
Dirk Pitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fedotov fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fedotov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fedotov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pitt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fedotov circles away quickly and effectively.
Pitt throws a right hand that Fedotov ducks under and follows up with a left that Fedotov also avoids with ease.
Pitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fedotov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That has opened up Dirk Pitt's cut even more.
Pitt misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Pitt.
Pitt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fedotov throws a chopping leg kick but Pitt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fedotov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fedotov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitt motions for Fedotov to come forward. Pitt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedotov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitt, pushing him back against the cage.
Fedotov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Pitt.
Pitt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pitt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fedotov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pitt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pitt misses with a low kick.
Dirk Pitt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fedotov blocks a head kick by Pitt.
Pitt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitt is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fedotov checks a leg kick.
Fedotov clinches with his opponent.
Fedotov tries a knee to the head but Pitt blocks it.
Pitt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fedotov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedotov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pitt is rocked!
Pitt is pressed against the cage. Fedotov pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Pitt! Two more big strikes from Fedotov and Pitt crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vladik Fedotov!
After winning the bout, Vladik Fedotov 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 Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akekae Pokaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump comes to the cage accompanied by mama always said. Akekae Pokaku has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Forrest Gump's 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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Forrest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akekae Pokaku!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pokaku throws a good cross that connects.
Gump avoids the head kick by Pokaku.
Pokaku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gump avoids it really well and circles away.
Pokaku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gump finds it's way round the side to connect with Pokaku's head.
A head kick misses from Pokaku.
Gump scores with a one two! Pokaku had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gump connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Gump.
Pokaku misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pokaku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gump as he avoids it easily.
Pokaku fails with a takedown attempt.
Forrest Gump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akekae Pokaku.
Pokaku gets tackled into the cage by Gump. Gump maintains the clinch.
Pokaku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pokaku goes for a takedown attempt but Gump pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gump ducks under a wild hook from Pokaku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pokaku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gump checks the leg kick.
Pokaku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gump swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Pokaku misses.
Pokaku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Gump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pokaku takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pokaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gump moves away.
Pokaku moves forwards but Gump connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pokaku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gump's waist but Gump gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pokaku off to one side.
Gump moves out of range of the leg kick from Pokaku.
Pokaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gump connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pokaku scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Pokaku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gump defends it nicely.
Pokaku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gump finds it's way round the side to connect with Pokaku's head.
Gump throws a shot to the body.
Pokaku looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump moves away from the strike by Pokaku.
Gump throws a leg kick but Pokaku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pokaku takes one on the button.
Pokaku is rocked!
Pokaku is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gump is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pokaku.
Gump cracks Pokaku with a left hook right on the temple and Pokaku goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Gump lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Pokaku is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Forrest Gump!
Forrest Gump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Szymanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szymanski's entrance music is Wiz Khalifa - Black And Yellow. A fine choice. Summers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Meatloaf: In The Land Of The Pigs. Dylan Summers has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lukasz Szymanski's 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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Szymanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Summers!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Summers or perhaps it was just good defense by Szymanski which made him look bad.
Donk. Summers catches Szymanski right on the button with a cross.
Szymanski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Summers was well out of range. Poor timing from Szymanski.
Summers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Summers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Szymanski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Summers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Summers digs a good body shot into Szymanski's ribs.
Summers lands a slapping body shot.
Szymanski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Summers.
Summers throws a head kick that misses.
Szymanski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summers manages to avoid it.
Szymanski swinging wildly here.
Szymanski slips a jab and a cross from Summers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szymanski throws a nice looking combination but Summers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szymanski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Summers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szymanski walks into a straight right hand from Summers.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Summers is defended easily by Szymanski.
Lukasz Szymanski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Summers.
Szymanski tries a low kick but Summers avoids it.
Dylan Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szymanski.
Summers ducks under a wild hook from Szymanski.
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Szymanski rushes Summers and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Szymanski lands with a right to the head.
Szymanski leaning against his opponent.
Summers tries to pull guard but Szymanski won't allow it.
Szymanski avoiding damage.
Szymanski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Szymanski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski misses with the head strike.
Summers decides to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Summers has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Szymanski controlling from the top position.
Szymanski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Summers 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.
Summers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Szymanski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukasz Szymanski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Summers defending well as Szymanski loads up on a big left hand.
Summers misses with an uppercut. Szymanski saw that one coming.
Summers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Summers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Szymanski rather than just go for the knockout.
Szymanski just misses with a punch to the body.
Szymanski fakes the leg kick and cracks Summers in the body.
Summers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szymanski at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szymanski is looking to clinch but Summers is avoiding it.
Szymanski throws a series of punches but Summers avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Szymanski lands a nice looking body shot.
Summers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Szymanski did well to prevent Summers getting side control.
Szymanski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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 Lukasz Szymanski will probably get the nod.
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.
Szymanski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Szymanski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Summers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Szymanski is able to avoid easily.
Szymanski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Summers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Szymanski was covering up waiting for the punch and Summers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Szymanski is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Szymanski is trying to control the position but Summers postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Szymanski wants to sweep here but Summers controlling him for the moment.
Szymanski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We're going to have a standup here because Lukasz Szymanski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Szymanski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Summers.
Summers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Szymanski to the ground. Summers is now in Szymanski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szymanski keeping full guard, as Summers tries to pass.
Summers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Summers wants to pass the guard but Szymanski is keeping the position.
Szymanski controlling Summers's posture.
Szymanski keeping moving, preventing Summers from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Summers off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Summers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Summers misses with an uppercut. Szymanski saw that one coming.
Summers lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Szymanski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Summers shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Szymanski's guard.
Szymanski trying to keep a closed guard but Summers is proving a slippery customer.
Summers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers looking to sit in guard and control but Szymanski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Summers is trying to control the position but Szymanski postures up.
Summers looking for a sweep. Not yet Summers, not yet.
Szymanski gets to his feet. Summers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Summers fails to land the takedown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Szymanski. Summers shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Szymanski.
Szymanski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Horrible takedown by Summers or perhaps it was just good defense by Szymanski which made him look bad.
A combination from Szymanski does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Summers staying out of range there.
Summers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szymanski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Szymanski tests Summers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Szymanski misses with a body shot.
Summers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szymanski was well out of range. Poor timing from Summers.
Summers throws a body punch but Szymanski moves out of range.
Summers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szymanski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Summers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Szymanski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Summers at a distance.
Summers digs a good body shot into Szymanski's ribs.
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 Lukasz Szymanski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Summers jabs at Szymanski's body.
Summers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szymanski punishes Summers's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Szymanski. Those never looked like landing.
Summers ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Szymanski punishes Summers's body with a nice straight punch.
Summers slips under a jab.
Szymanski tries to clinch up.
Summers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szymanski throws out the jab.
Szymanski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Summers manages to avoid it.
Szymanski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Szymanski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szymanski at a distance.
Summers throws a series of punches but Szymanski avoids them all with ease.
Szymanski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lukasz Szymanski is winning the standup battle so far.
Szymanski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szymanski throws a hook but Summers avoids it easily.
Summers moves away from the strike by Szymanski.
Summers misses the shot to the body.
Summers just misses with a punch to the body.
Summers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Szymanski in his tracks.
Good work by Szymanski as he checks the leg kick.
Szymanski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski looks to land a left hand but Summers moved out of range nicely.
Summers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Szymanski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szymanski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Summers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A head kick misses from Szymanski.
Summers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szymanski throws a leg kick but Summers moved away.
Szymanski tries a low kick but Summers avoids it.
Lukasz Szymanski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Summers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szymanski.
Summers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers defending well as Szymanski loads up on a big left hand.
Summers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Szymanski.
Szymanski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Summers.
Summers thows a body shot but no joy.
Szymanski throws an overhand right that lands on Summers's shoulder, as Summers tries to avoid the shot.
Szymanski misses with a head kick.
Szymanski moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab, jab by Szymanski - just one landing.
Szymanski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Summers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szymanski tries to sprawl but Summers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szymanski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Summers.
Szymanski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Szymanski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Szymanski trying to control the position.
Dylan Summers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Szymanski seems keen to control Summers's posture.
Szymanski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Summers scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Summers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Summers drops back, looking for a kneebar! Szymanski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Szymanski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Szymanski!
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 Lukasz Szymanski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Szymanski, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Szymanski!
After winning the bout, Lukasz Szymanski 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 Alan Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan St Juste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy comes into the arena with God Hates a Coward blaring out of the sound system. Renan St Juste has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alan Bundy's chin.
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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
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Bundy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Renan St Juste!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Juste thumps Bundy with a low kick.
Good exchange - St Juste coming out on top.
Bundy with a nice cross.
St Juste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Juste throws a lazy right hand but Bundy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
St Juste lands a nice looking body shot.
Bundy lands a leg kick that knocks St Juste off balance momentarily.
St Juste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bundy.
Bundy swings away with a body shot that misses
and St Juste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bundy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St Juste defends it nicely.
St Juste slips a jab and a cross from Bundy.
St Juste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Juste cracks Bundy with a good jab.
St Juste is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Renan St Juste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
St Juste misses with a straight right.
Bundy defending well as St Juste loads up on a big left hand.
Bundy slips a straight right by St Juste.
Bundy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
St Juste throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St Juste lands a jab to the head.
Nice body kick from Bundy.
St Juste looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundy is just out of range.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Juste.
St Juste checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
St Juste misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy tries to land a leg kick but St Juste saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
St Juste is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bundy connects with a decent elbow.
Bundy controls the position from side control.
Bundy trying to control the action but St Juste is working from the bottom.
St Juste parries the strikes from Bundy easily there. Bundy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable St Juste to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy throwing shots but missing, from side control.
St Juste is looking for a sweep.
Bundy is trying to ground and pound but St Juste uses the momentary lack of control by Bundy to regain half guard.
Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St Juste is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold.
Bundy wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Juste keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy wants to free his trapped foot but St Juste is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bundy uses his free foot to push down on St Juste's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for St Juste.
Bundy looking to ground and pound but St Juste is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy trying to control but St Juste is having none of it.
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 Alan Bundy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bundy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. St Juste darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
St Juste takes a swing at Bundy's ribcage but misses.
St Juste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Juste takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
St Juste just misses with a punch to the body.
St Juste throws a big shot that misses.
St Juste misses the shot to the body.
St Juste 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.
St Juste looks to throw the jab but Bundy is out of range.
Bundy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bundy throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Juste checks a leg kick nicely.
Bundy looks to throw the jab but St Juste is out of range.
Bundy thows a body kick. St Juste tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from St Juste misses.
St Juste moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bundy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St Juste looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bundy.
St Juste misses with a body punch
and Bundy counters with a nice low kick that buckles St Juste's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Bundy is predictable there
enabling St Juste to counter with a crisp jab.
Bundy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Juste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bundy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bundy tries to score a power double leg takedown but St Juste sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bundy somewhat.
St Juste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bundy.
Bundy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
St Juste is staying active underneath Bundy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
St Juste won't allow Bundy to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so St Juste is just riding it out for now. Bundy eventually gives up the hold.
Bundy wants to take a breather but St Juste is having none of it.
St Juste moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
St Juste looking to control.
Bundy is looking to work some ground and pound but St Juste has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bundy trying to control but St Juste is working from the bottom.
Bundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Juste is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but St Juste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Bundy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
St Juste misses with an uppercut
and Bundy counters with a shoot takedown. St Juste fights it but they end up in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as St Juste holds on and takes a little breather.
St Juste controls Bundy momentarily but Bundy frees himself.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but St Juste is keeping the position.
St Juste keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
St Juste controlling Bundy's posture.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Juste is trying to control the position but Bundy postures up.
Alan Bundy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Renan St Juste.
St Juste blocks a head kick by Bundy.
St Juste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundy.
Bundy misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as St Juste checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Renan St Juste seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St Juste throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St Juste thows a body shot but no joy.
St Juste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundy throws a leg kick but St Juste sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bundy connects with a good right hand that stumbles St Juste. St Juste circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bundy defending well as St Juste loads up on a big left hand.
Bundy throws a solid leg kick but St Juste takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bundy.
Bundy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before St Juste can pounce on him.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Juste.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bundy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from St Juste is predictable there
enabling Bundy to counter with a crisp jab.
St Juste fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bundy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
St Juste looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundy is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from St Juste lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bundy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bundy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bundy looks to throw a body kick
and St Juste counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bundy's knee momentarily.
Bundy throws a leg kick but St Juste moved away.
Bundy checks a low kick from St Juste.
Bundy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bundy throws a leg kick but St Juste sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick from St Juste misses.
St Juste ducks under a wild hook from Bundy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Juste catches Bundy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts St Juste, as that shot connected.
Bundy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Juste manages to avoid it.
Bundy catches St Juste with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheers as St Juste lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bundy doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Juste throws an off balance right hand
and Bundy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
St Juste throws a right hand that misses
and Bundy counters with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy throws a leg kick but St Juste moved away.
Bundy blocks a low kick nicely.
Bundy swings for the body but St Juste moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alan Bundy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
St Juste blocks a head kick by Bundy.
Bundy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Juste swivels and escapes.
St Juste misses with a wild body shot.
St Juste takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bundy scores with a spinning back kick!
St Juste misses with a wild body shot.
Bundy cracks St Juste with a good jab.
St Juste misses with a lunging right hand
and Bundy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St Juste thinking.
Bundy is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Juste sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bundy slips a jab from St Juste.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bundy checks a leg kick.
Bundy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy throws a head kick that St Juste semi-blocks.
Bundy scores with a head kick.
It looks like Renan St Juste has been cut.
St Juste misses with a hook.
Bundy throws a body kick that misses.
Bundy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from St Juste is predictable there
and Bundy counters with a right hand to the body.
St Juste throws a combination. Bundy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
St Juste chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bundy can pounce on him.
St Juste misses with a kick to the body
and Bundy counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bundy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bundy showed some decent athleticism there.
St Juste is not content to let Bundy control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy stalling.
St Juste is not content to let Bundy control the position.
Ground and pound from Bundy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. St Juste knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bundy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed St Juste's head.
Bundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bundy working the head and body with strikes.
Bundy wants to advance to full mount but St Juste doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy trying to control but St Juste is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Juste keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
Bundy pushing down on St Juste's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
St Juste blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bundy.
Bundy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed St Juste's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Juste trying to control here.
Bundy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed St Juste's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Bundy had his way with Renan St Juste in that round.
The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
St Juste keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
St Juste swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy throws a leg kick but St Juste sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bundy throws a leg kick but St Juste moved away.
Bundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St Juste.
Bundy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Juste.
Bundy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
St Juste looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Bundy misses.
Bundy thumps St Juste with a low kick.
St Juste dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from St Juste misses.
Bundy misses with a double jab.
Bundy slips a jab and a cross from St Juste.
St Juste dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
St Juste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St Juste slaps away a takedown attempt from Bundy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice shot by Bundy.
Bundy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Juste.
Bundy lands a head kick!
Renan St Juste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Juste lands a jab to the head.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from St Juste.
Bundy fails to land with a series of punches.
Bundy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling St Juste to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Bundy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bundy takes a swing at St Juste's ribcage but misses.
St Juste misses with a hook
and Bundy counters with a nice body shot.
St Juste 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.
Bundy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
St Juste misses with an uppercut. Bundy saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Juste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St Juste swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Juste missing with a left hand there. Bundy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
St Juste swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bundy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
St Juste jabs Bundy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
St Juste pulls out of a head kick attempt.
St Juste is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
St Juste looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from St Juste misses the target.
Bundy cracks the inside of St Juste's front leg.
Bundy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in St Juste's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is keen to just control but St Juste is a slippery customer.
Bundy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
St Juste avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bundy.
Bundy trying to control from St Juste's half guard. St Juste has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alan Bundy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bundy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St Juste is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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 Alan Bundy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bundy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Bundy!
Alan Bundy retains his welterweight title!
As Alan Bundy got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: 19x in title fight. 8x in super fight. Been there done that. Just another day in office. Better luck next time Renan.'.
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