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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Gonzales looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Shawn Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski throws a right hand that Gonzales ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzales also avoids with ease.
Kowalski looks to land a body kick but Gonzales moved away.
Gonzales fails with the takedown.
Kowalski tries to work over Gonzales's front leg with a kick but Gonzales checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kowalski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kowalski misses with a body kick.
Kowalski stalks Gonzales and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gonzales's face. Gonzales staggers backwards, shaken.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzales wants to clinch up but Kowalski keeps it at a distance.
Gonzales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kowalski pinned against the cage. Kowalski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski drops Gonzales with a beautiful combination! Gonzales stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kowalski is looking for the KO!
Gonzales is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gonzales is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalski finish him?
Gonzales looks gassed!
Kowalski darts in and clinches Gonzales up against the cage.
Kowalski decides to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kowalski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzales manages to get himself to full guard.
Gonzales seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kowalski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gonzales is working an open guard so Kowalski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kowalski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalski Throws a clean left jab. Kowalski Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Gonzales's chin! Gonzales crumbles to the ground and Kowalski follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kowalski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shawn Kowalski!
An out of breath Shawn Kowalski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Allen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paul Thomas's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 34 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allen circles away.
Allen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Allen counters with a low kick, right behind Thomas 's knee.
Allen wants to clinch.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Allen.
Allen throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Allen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas slips a jab from Allen.
Thomas has Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Allen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Allen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Allen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Allen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Allen has double underhooks.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Thomas.
Allen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Allen.
Allen tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Allen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Allen tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
Allen throws an elbow but it misses.
Allen pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to stall.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thomas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Allen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Allen to keep the fight standing.
Allen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas jumps guard but Allen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Allen looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Allen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thomas to keep the fight standing.
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barry Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Allen.
Thomas drives through and clinches with Allen against the cage.
Allen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to stall but Allen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Allen pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Allen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Allen throws an elbow that misses.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Allen.
Allen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thomas.
Allen tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Allen on his heels. He'll look to pass Allen's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul Thomas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Allen tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Allen.
Allen throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thomas cracks Allen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Thomas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Allen.
Allen scores with a punch to the head.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Allen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Allen misses with a head kick.
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Allen pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Allen has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Thomas.
Allen missing with knees to the body.
Thomas missing with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Allen breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas slips under a jab from Allen.
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Allen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas clinches.
Allen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thomas trying to control the position but instead, Allen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thomas into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Allen.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Allen, against the cage.
Thomas tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Allen pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch but Allen keeps him there for the moment.
Barry Allen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Allen misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Allen.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Allen blocking some punches.
Allen misses with a body punch.
Allen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Allen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thomas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Allen tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Allen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Thomas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Allen or not.
Allen letting Thomas take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but Allen blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Allen obliges.
Allen is working Thomas over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Allen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Allen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.
Allen misses with an elbow strike.
Allen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thomas.
Thomas avoiding damage as Allen throws knees to the body.
Thomas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Thomas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allen scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Allen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Allen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Thomas wants to get back to striking at distance but Allen won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Thomas.
Allen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Allen motions for Thomas to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barry Allen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen misses with a double jab.
Allen tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Allen avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Allen forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allen circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Allen there.
Allen cracks Thomas with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Thomas falls to his knees and Allen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry Allen!
Our winner, Barry Allen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Power Ranger Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jayden Slash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the Name. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Power Ranger Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jayden Slash!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Green is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slash.
Slash throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Green's head.
Power Ranger Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slash fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Green sprawls well initially but Slash persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Green is trying to stand up here but Slash is controlling him well.
Slash is controlling the pace.
Slash seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Slash wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green looking for submissions off his back.
Slash sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Green defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is trying to stand up here but Slash is controlling him well.
Green tries to roll over but Slash keeps him under control.
Slash looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Green with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Slash looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Green with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slash works over Green with some ground and pound from guard.
Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slash makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slash postures up and lands a big shot to Green's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green wants to stand and escape but Slash is having none of it.
Slash trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slash distracts Green with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slash has gone for a leg lock! Green slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slash's guard.
Slash looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Green passes into side control.
Slash tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slash is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slash is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green decides to stand back up. Green steps back and let's Slash get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Slash dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Green scores with a sloppy right hand. Slash should have avoided that one.
Slash closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Green quickly recovers to half guard.
Slash is working for a submission of some sort.
Green tries to kick Slash off but Slash keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Slash is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slash prevents Green from standing back up.
Slash is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Green to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Slash is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
Green is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slash is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slash trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slash trying to move into half guard but instead Green has managed to sweep!
Slash is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
Slash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Slash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green postures up.
Green wants to stand and escape but instead Slash has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Slash with a nice head shot there.
Green is looking to stand up but Slash isn't so interested in that idea.
Slash lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slash trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Slash throws a big right hand that misses.
Slash distracts Green with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slash with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slash postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slash trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Jayden Slash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slash looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slash seems keen to control Green's posture.
Green decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Slash, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Slash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Green looks to land a body kick but Slash moved away.
A nice combination there by Green.
Slash connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slash tries to clinch up.
Sloppy strikes from Green. Those never looked like landing.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slash tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Slash shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Green pinned against the cage. Green gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slash fails with the takedown.
Green throws a half hearted mid kick.
Green tries to keep at a distance but Slash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Slash has picked Green up - he's going for a ride! Slash dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slash thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slash trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slash throws a big elbow that misses.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slash advances position into side control!
Green is trying to improve his position.
Jayden Slash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slash is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Green's shoulder. That is not cool.
Slash prevents Green from escaping the position.
Slash is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slash content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jayden Slash was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Green misses with the combination.
Slash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Green connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Green tries to bum rush Slash with a series of wild strikes but Slash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slash decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Power Ranger Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Slash is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slash trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Slash takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jayden Slash wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice jab there from Green.
Slash scores with a hook.
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!
Slash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slash off to one side.
Power Ranger Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jayden Slash.
Green throws a right hand that Slash ducks under and follows up with a left that Slash also avoids with ease.
Green lands a front kick.
Green lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slash moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Green connects with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jayden Slash.
I've got Slash 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayden Slash!
After the big win, Jayden Slash made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Wernicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Final Countdown. Arnold Wernicki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Wernicki!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Mason gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mason keeping full guard, as Wernicki tries to pass.
Wernicki being controlled here momentarily.
Mason'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wernicki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wernicki trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wernicki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mason is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wernicki, into his guard.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wernicki uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wernicki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason prevents Wernicki from standing back up.
Wernicki is defending against the submission attempts here by Mason.
Mason trying to control the action but Wernicki is working from the bottom.
Wernicki is trying to get back to full guard.
Mason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mason wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wernicki keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wernicki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Wernicki tries to get to full guard but Mason has control of the leg.
Mason tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wernicki controls his leg.
Wernicki moves into full guard.
Wernicki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mason is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wernicki.
Wernicki looks gassed!
Mason taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mason throws an elbow but Wernicki slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wernicki tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mason easily slips into full mount!
Mason lands a big elbow.
Mason cracks Wernicki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mason tries to control but Wernicki wriggling away.
Mason controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Mason dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice takedown defense from Mason. No joy for Wernicki on that attempt.
Wernicki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mason.
Mason tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wernicki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wernicki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason!
Mason decides to stand back up. Mason steps back and let's Wernicki get back to his feet.
Mason stuffs the takedown.
Good work by Mason as he checks the leg kick.
Wernicki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mason manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wernicki scores with a takedown into Mason's guard.
Wernicki is breathing heavily.
Wernicki looking to sit in guard and control but Mason gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wernicki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mason connects with a couple of short punches.
Wernicki keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Wernicki is looking for a triangle but Mason pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wernicki being controlled here, momentarily.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Wernicki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mason gets to his feet - Wernicki follows without any prompting.
Michael Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason has a takedown stuffed.
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!
Mason walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wernicki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wernicki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mason avoids it really well and circles away.
Michael Mason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Wernicki.
Wernicki shoots in looking for a takedown. Mason tries to sprawl out of it but Wernicki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mason manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mason is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wernicki's half guard.
Mason stalling.
Mason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wernicki wants to control but Mason passes into side.
Mason decides to stand back up. Mason steps back and let's Wernicki get back to his feet.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason shoots in for a double leg but Wernicki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wernicki forces Mason back against the cage and clinches.
Wernicki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Wernicki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wernicki takes a step back to recover.
Wernicki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mason tries to avoid it but Wernicki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mason to the ground. Mason escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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 Michael Mason will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mason closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wernicki circles away.
Wernicki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mason sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wernicki somewhat.
Mason throws a head kick but Wernicki moves out of range.
Mason is looking to clinch.
Mason shoots for a takedown but Wernicki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mason shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wernicki defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wernicki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mason closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wernicki to the mat! Wernicki manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wernicki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wernicki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wernicki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mason passes into side control.
Mason advances nicely into full mount.
Mason controlling his opponent.
Wernicki is working to get back to half guard.
Wernicki reaches up to try and control the position but Mason seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Wernicki rolls and tries to escape and now Mason has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason looking for the choke from the back.
Mason connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Wernicki to escape the position.
Mason sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Wernicki taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Mason!
A pretty intense looking Michael Mason took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francis Troy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Novak Milankovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Bad - Goodbye. Milankovic has chosen Welcome to the Jungle - Guns n' Roses as his entrance music. Francis Troy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Troy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Novak Milankovic!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milankovic tries to clinch up but Troy circles away and keeps his distance.
Milankovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Troy thumps Milankovic with a low kick.
Milankovic rushes Troy and presses him up against the cage.
Troy lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Milankovic misses with a knee strike.
Milankovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Milankovic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Troy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Milankovic trying to control the position but instead, Troy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Milankovic into the cage.
Troy lands a body shot.
Troy misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troy letting Milankovic take a breather here.
Milankovic missing with knees to the body.
Troy misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Troy as Milankovic tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Milankovic.
Troy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Troy has a couple of punches blocked by Milankovic.
Milankovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Troy avoids it.
Milankovic stalls.
Troy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Troy - that landed with a thud.
Troy managing to block the knees to the body from Milankovic.
Milankovic avoiding damage as Troy throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Milankovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Milankovic tries a body shot but Troy blocks it.
Troy lands a hook that snaps the head of Milankovic backwards.
Milankovic has Troy pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Milankovic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Troy up against the cage.
Troy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Milankovic uses from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Troy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milankovic is one step ahead there.
Troy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Milankovic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Troy manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Troy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Milankovic!
The referee warns Milankovic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milankovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Troy cracks Milankovic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Milankovic blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milankovic tries to hold on but Troy postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Troy! Milankovic is hurt baaadly! Troy is firing away with more strikes - Milankovic is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francis Troy!
Francis Troy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connell has chosen Get Down - Jimmy Hooligan 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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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Connell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture looking to score a takedown here. Connell is defending well but Couture drives through and ends up in Connell's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Connell has control of Couture's left arm, preventing Couture from doing any damage.
Connell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Connell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couture got a little sloppy there for a moment and Connell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Couture has managed to get both his arms back between Connell's legs - danger averted.
Couture keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Connell's head.
Couture is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Couture slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Couture won't allow Connell to sweep him here.
Connell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Couture won't allow Connell to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Couture defends it easily.
Couture chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Connell's head.
Connell is trying to control the position but Couture postures up.
Couture throws a big right hand that misses.
Connell is trying to control the position but Couture postures up.
Couture is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Couture with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Connell is looking for a triangle but Couture pushes his legs off easily.
Connell wants to hit a switch here but Couture passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Connell there!
Connell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Connell is rocked!
Couture cracks Connell with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Couture!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andy Couture thanked Brute for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Claes Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Sobotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Claes Fleming has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Claes Fleming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Sobotta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobotta fails to land the takedown.
Fleming defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobotta.
Sobotta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fleming swivels and escapes.
Claes Fleming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Sobotta.
Sobotta 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.
Fleming has Sobotta pulled in close to control his posture.
Sobotta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobotta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobotta looking to pass the guard.
Fleming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fleming has control of Sobotta's left arm, preventing Sobotta from doing any damage.
Sobotta is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobotta drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sobotta as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Fleming screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sobotta! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peter Sobotta!
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Sobotta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't That A Kick In The Head. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Felipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Templar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Templar.
Felipe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Felipe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Templar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Templar cracks Felipe with a good jab.
Templar digs a good hook to Felipe's body.
Templar shoots in and bounces Felipe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Templar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Templar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Templar throwing strikes but missing.
Templar is looking to work some ground and pound but Felipe has wrist control.
Templar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Felipe keeping moving, preventing Templar from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipe wants to hit a switch here but Templar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Felipe there!
Felipe blocking the ground and pound.
Felipe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Templar.
Templar unloading with bombs!
It looks like Mickey Felipe has been cut.
Templar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Felipe's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Templar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Felipe is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Felipe tries to hold on but Templar postures up.
Templar has control of Felipe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Felipe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Templar lands a heavy elbow.
Templar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Templar.
Templar punching from mount but Felipe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Felipe wants to hold on but Templar pushes him away.
Felipe is squirming around, avoiding Templar's attempts to control the action.
Felipe wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Templar.
Templar landing shots from mount.
Templar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Templar with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felipe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templar tries to control but Felipe wriggling away.
Templar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Templar landing shots from mount.
Felipe is rocked!
Templar lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Felipe! Templar sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Felipe and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wesley Templar!
Wesley Templar gave a mention to [EVO] Koffin Inc. *Laundry Available* in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayao Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Harrison has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, William Harrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hayao Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Miyazaki - just one landing.
Harrison slips under a jab from Miyazaki.
Harrison darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harrison prevents Miyazaki from improving his position.
Harrison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyazaki is just riding it out for now. Harrison eventually gives up the hold.
Harrison wants to pass to mount but Miyazaki is defending the position.
Miyazaki is looking to improve his position.
Harrison seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're going to have a standup here because William Harrison wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miyazaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miyazaki looks to land a combination. Harrison sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like William Harrison has been cut.
Harrison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miyazaki's waist but Miyazaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harrison off to one side.
Harrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
William Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison moves out of range of the body kick from Miyazaki.
Harrison fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison shoots in and drives through. Miyazaki sprawls well.
Miyazaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miyazaki throws a series of punches but Harrison avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyazaki throws a leg kick but Harrison moved away.
Miyazaki connects with a looping right hand.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but Miyazaki shows good takedown defense.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but Miyazaki shows good takedown defense.
Miyazaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hayao Miyazaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miyazaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harrison.
Miyazaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Miyazaki closes the distance and pushes Harrison back into the cage.
Miyazaki is working Harrison over against the cage.
Miyazaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harrison or not.
Miyazaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miyazaki is looking to clinch but Harrison is avoiding it.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but Miyazaki shows good takedown defense.
Miyazaki lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyazaki feints a jab promting Harrison to slip. Miyazaki then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harrison slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Harrison fails with the takedown.
Miyazaki lands a head shot.
Miyazaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyazaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyazaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harrison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Miyazaki lands a jab to the nose.
Miyazaki lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrison fails with the takedown
and Miyazaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harrison thinking.
Harrison ducks right into an uppercut from Miyazaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harrison is rocked!
Miyazaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harrison.
Oh Harrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrison has his takedown stuffed
and Miyazaki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harrison's knee momentarily.
Harrison seems to have got his legs back now.
Harrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harrison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Miyazaki.
Harrison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harrison walks into a jab.
Miyazaki lands a body shot.
Miyazaki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harrison's hands.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miyazaki sprawls well. Miyazaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miyazaki works Harrison's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayao Miyazaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Harrison's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Miyazaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miyazaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miyazaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miyazaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Harrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miyazaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harrison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harrison.
Harrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miyazaki circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyazaki is looking to slow Harrison down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Miyazaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyazaki misses with a wild body shot.
Miyazaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miyazaki tries to clinch up but Harrison circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison 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.
Harrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miyazaki.
Miyazaki stuffs the takedown.
Miyazaki cracks Harrison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miyazaki just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Harrison or perhaps it was just good defense by Miyazaki which made him look bad.
Miyazaki lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Harrison crumples to the floor! Miyazaki milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hayao Miyazaki! Hayao Miyazaki retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Hayao Miyazaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger has chosen Prince Ital Joe feat. Marky Mark - United as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Stevens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russ Rutger!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutger throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevens.
Rutger looks for the body kick but Stevens saw that one coming.
Stevens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Stevens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stevens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stevens scores with a kick to the body.
Rutger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Rutger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rutger connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Stevens misses
and Rutger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutger misses with a low kick.
Rutger drops his hands momentarily and Stevens takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stevens is looking to land body kicks.
Rutger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutger.
Stevens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rutger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stevens gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rutger counters with a body kick that stops Stevens in his tracks momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stevens.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Rutger moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutger takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Stevens is predictable there
and Rutger counters with a good low kick that Stevens was not able to check.
Rutger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a body punch but Rutger moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutger tries to keep at a distance but Stevens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rutger is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
Stevens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutger working hard to break the clinch.
Rutger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stevens working hard to break the clinch.
Rutger scores with a shot to the side of Stevens's head.
Stevens blocks a body shot from Rutger.
Rutger blocks a body shot from Stevens.
A nice left hand lands by Rutger.
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stevens misses with a kick to the body
letting Rutger counter with a right hand.
Stevens looks to land a body kick but Rutger moved away.
Stevens scores with a spinning back kick!
Rutger throws a head kick that misses
and Stevens makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rutger really felt that one!
Stevens checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
Rutger digs a good hook to Stevens's body.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutger's head backwards.
Stevens changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Rutger.
Rutger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens moves into range and clinches up with Rutger.
Rutger tries to work over Stevens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
Rutger leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rutger breaks the clinch.
Rutger with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rutger slips under a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stevens.
Stevens slips a jab from Rutger.
Stevens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stevens tries to land a leg kick but Rutger saw it coming and moves away.
Stevens throws a lazy body kick
and Rutger counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutger.
A head kick misses from Rutger.
Rutger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rutger lands with an uppercut that bounces Stevens off the cage and back into range.
Stevens lands a right hook to the body.
Stevens fails to land the takedown.
Rutger lands with a straight right. Stevens didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Rutger lands a head kick!
Stevens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger throws a head kick but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rutger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dean Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutger is looking to chop away at Stevens's legs.
Stevens throws a body punch but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger throws a front kick aimed at Stevens's knee but Stevens avoids it well.
Rutger throws a push kick but Stevens slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stevens cracks the inside of Rutger's front leg.
Rutger dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Stevens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rutger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stevens takes a swing at Rutger's ribcage but misses.
Rutger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutger moves out of range as Stevens strikes.
Rutger moves out of range as Stevens throws a body kick.
Stevens slips a jab from Rutger.
Rutger ducks right into an uppercut from Stevens.
Rutger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stevens.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stevens finds it's way through Rutger's defenses.
Stevens misses with a low kick.
Dean Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rutger connects with a body shot.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens gets the takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stevens misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stevens trying to control the position but Rutger is working away.
Rutger is looking to reverse the position.
Stevens creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens throwing strikes but Rutger manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Stevens manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger working over Stevens with some ground and pound. Stevens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens gets back to full guard.
Rutger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens can't keep his opponent in guard - Rutger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens is not content to let Rutger control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russ Rutger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rutger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevens throws a lazy body kick
and Rutger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rutger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rutger.
Stevens tries to land a body kick
and Rutger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rutger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevens is looking to wear down Rutger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stevens cracks a nice hook into Rutger's ribs.
Stevens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stevens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stevens throws a leg kick but Rutger checks it.
Rutger just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rutger counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger scoring well with a low kick there.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Rutger gets caught napping as Stevens dives in and scores a takedown. Rutger manages to retain guard.
Stevens throws a big right hand that misses.
Stevens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rutger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stevens 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.
Rutger has his foot on Stevens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.
Stevens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rutger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stevens is trying to control but can't.
Dean Stevens overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stevens wants to improve his position but Rutger is controlling well.
Rutger stops Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Rutger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stevens moves into full guard.
Stevens pulls Rutger in close to prevent any damage.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dean Stevens.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. Stevens moves away and avoids it.
Stevens tries a low kick but Rutger avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutger blocks the leg kick.
Stevens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutger throws a hook but Stevens avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.
Rutger swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
Stevens sizes up Rutger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stevens misses with a looping left.
Stevens misses with a body punch
and Rutger counters with a thumping low kick.
Stevens swings for the body but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens tries to land a front kick but Rutger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutger misses with an uppercut
and Stevens counters with a left to the body.
Stevens shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stevens drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rutger connects with a solid leg kick.
Stevens thows a body shot but no joy.
Stevens fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Rutger.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stevens checks a leg kick.
Rutger throws a big shot that misses.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutger.
Rutger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens tries to clinch but Rutger is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Rutger does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Stevens tenderised Rutger's leg. Rutger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutger as he connects with a hook.
Stevens misses with a body shot.
Stevens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger misses with a body kick.
Stevens is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stevens is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stevens misses with a low kick.
Rutger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stevens tries to roll over but Rutger keeps him under control.
Stevens is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stevens manages to get to full guard.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to control.
Rutger looking to pass the guard.
Stevens is trying to hold Rutger in close to prevent damage but Rutger has managed to pass into half guard.
Rutger prevents Stevens from improving his position.
Rutger is trying to work for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.
Rutger prevents Stevens from improving his position.
Stevens makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stevens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Rutger wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens working a defensive guard but Rutger passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevens tries to get to full guard but Rutger has control of the leg.
Stevens wants to control but Rutger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dean Stevens will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stevens lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rutger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rutger stopping the sweep attempt from Stevens.
Stevens has an active guard here but Rutger has managed to pass into half guard.
Rutger wants to take a breather but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens manages to get to full guard.
Stevens is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rutger is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens wants to control the position but Rutger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stevens manages to get to full guard.
Rutger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rutger won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rutger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stevens throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rutger escapes and throws Stevens's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Russ Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stevens wants to control but Rutger postures up.
Dean Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
Stevens manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stevens wants to control but Rutger is keeping busy.
Stevens is looking for a sweep. Rutger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rutger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rutger is thwarting Stevens's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking for a sweep. Rutger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevens moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rutger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevens wants to sweep here but Rutger controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Dean Stevens.
I think Stevens 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Stevens!
Dean Stevens is the new welterweight champion!
Dean Stevens took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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