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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blaine Demono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Life Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demono's entrance music is Velcro Fly. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blaine Demono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Life Winner!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demono misses the jab.
Winner fails to land the takedown.
Demono just misses with a punch to the body.
Winner shoots for a takedown but Demono saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Life Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demono leaves Winner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blaine Demono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Life Winner.
Winner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demono.
Winner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demono but Demono pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demono takes a swing at Winner's ribcage but misses.
Demono connects with a nice looking jab.
Demono fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Demono fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winner manages to avoid it.
Winner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demono is fending him off so far but Winner persists. Nope, Demono circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demono is fending him off so far but Winner persists. Nope, Demono circles away and we're back to standing.
Demono fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winner has a takedown stuffed.
Winner misses with a takedown
and Demono counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Winner has a takedown stuffed.
Winner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demono avoids it really well and circles away.
Winner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Demono quickly recovers to half guard.
Winner is looking for a kimura here.
Demono tries to kick Winner off but Winner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Winner wants to pass to mount but Demono is defending the position.
Winner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Winner is looking to advance position but Demono won't allow it.
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!
Winner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Demono!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner working the ground and pound effectively.
Winner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Winner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Winner with the ground and pound from mount.
Winner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Demono is looking to escape.
Winner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four 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!
Winner scoring with strikes but Demono is staying in there.
Winner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Demono holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Winner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Winner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Demono hang on?
Winner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Demono?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Demono is working to get back to half guard.
Winner scoring with strikes but Demono is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Life Winner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Demono throws a lazy right hand but Winner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Demono gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Winner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Winner wants to pass the guard but Demono is keeping the position.
Demono keeping moving, preventing Winner from controlling successfully.
Winner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winner wants to control from the top but Demono keeps moving.
Winner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demono works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner trying to control the position from guard on top but Demono is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Life Winner has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Winner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Winner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Winner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Winner is looking to take a break and control but Demono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Winner is looking to take a break and control but Demono is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Winner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Winner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Demono sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Winner looks up at the clock and then as Demono takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Winner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Demono avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Winner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Winner.
Winner working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Winner.
Winner scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winner scoring with punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Winner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Winner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Demono on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demono tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winner trying to control the position but Demono is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Life Winner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Winner feints and as Demono raises his hands in defense, Winner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Winner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Winner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Winner connects with a nice short shot to Demono's temple.
Demono avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winner.
Winner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winner uses his free foot to push down on Demono's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Demono.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Winner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner landing shots from mount.
Winner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Demono can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Winner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Demono's face.
Demono is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Winner! Demono is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Life Winner!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan O Reily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaivo Huone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Reily comes into the arena with Jump Around blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryan O Reily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaivo Huone!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Reily shoots in and bounces Huone off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Huone is looking to stand back up but O Reily counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Huone.
Huone is refusing to be controlled, as O Reily sits in half guard.
O Reily seems to be looking for submissions.
O Reily wants to work for an arm triangle but Huone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
O Reily is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huone has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Reily wants to work for an arm triangle but Huone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Reily looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reily is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huone sees it coming and defends easily.
O Reily is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Huone has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Reily seems to be working for a kimura but Huone defends the submission attempt.
O Reily wants to control but Huone is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Reily is looking for a kimura but Huone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O Reily to get the leverage.
O Reily prevents Huone from standing back up.
O Reily seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Huone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan O Reily!
After winning the bout, Ryan O Reily 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Ringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmey The Gangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerry Ringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timmey The Gangster!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gangster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ringer.
The Gangster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from The Gangster are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ringer tries to bench press The Gangster off him but The Gangster keeps the position.
Ringer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The Gangster is looking to take a break and control but Ringer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ringer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Gangster is working away from the top position though.
Ringer tries to roll over but The Gangster keeps him under control.
The Gangster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ringer is holding on to half guard well.
The Gangster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ringer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ringer wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Gangster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ringer is trying to stand back up but The Gangster is controlling him
Ringer is looking for a sweep. The Gangster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Gangster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ringer's head.
The Gangster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ringer's head.
The Gangster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Gangster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if The Gangster 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.
Ringer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Gangster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster is taking a breather. Ringer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Gangster is trying to control the action in half guard but Ringer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Gangster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ringer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ringer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The Gangster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ringer's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ringer keeping moving, preventing The Gangster from controlling successfully.
Ringer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Gangster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Gangster trying to control the position from guard on top but Ringer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Gangster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The Gangster pushing down on Ringer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster thows a huge punch but Ringer dodges it nicely.
The Gangster looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ringer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Gangster throwing shots but Ringer is blocking nicely.
The Gangster thows a huge punch but Ringer dodges it nicely.
Ringer pushes The Gangster off looking to stand but The Gangster dives back in and keeps control.
The Gangster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ringer keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ringer actively working from the bottom here.
The Gangster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster dominated that round.
That's time! Ringer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Gangster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ringer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Gangster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jerry Ringer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ringer looks to throw the jab but The Gangster is out of range.
Ringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ringer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ringer looks for a takedown but The Gangster sprawls well.
Ringer throws a solid leg kick but The Gangster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ringer.
The Gangster darts in and clinches Ringer up against the cage.
Ringer working aggressively here.
The referee calls for The Gangster to work.
Ringer blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringer struggles to land a body shot inside as The Gangster controls his hands.
The Gangster throws an elbow but it misses.
Ringer stalling in the clinch.
Ringer misses with a punch to the body.
Ringer misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Gangster keeps control of Ringer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Gangster is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ringer is defending well for now.
Ringer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ringer can't find room to land a body shot as The Gangster controls the action.
The Gangster tightens his grip and picks Ringer up, before dumping him to the ground. Ringer manages to land in guard.
Ringer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Gangster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Timmey The Gangster has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster forces his way into half guard.
The Gangster not doing much here.
Ringer taking some punishment here, with The Gangster in his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if The Gangster 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.
Ringer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ringer tries to get out of the position.
The Gangster moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ringer down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The Gangster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ringer to see if he's OK.
Ringer is looking for a sweep.
The Gangster is trying to ground and pound but Ringer uses the momentary lack of control by The Gangster to regain half guard.
The Gangster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ringer is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Gangster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ringer's head.
The Gangster wants to control but Ringer is keeping him busy.
Ringer moves into full guard.
The Gangster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Gangster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ringer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Gangster wants to control from the top but Ringer keeps moving.
The Gangster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Gangster distracts Ringer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Gangster looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmey The Gangster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ringer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ringer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Gangster.
Ringer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ringer throws a leg kick but The Gangster moved away.
The Gangster avoids a kick to the body.
Ringer is looking to clinch.
The Gangster instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Gangster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ringer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ringer fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Gangster.
The Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ringer blocks a body shot from The Gangster.
The Gangster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ringer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Gangster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Gangster misses with a wild body shot.
The Gangster throws a right hand that misses
letting Ringer counter with a right hand.
Ringer shoots in and drives through. The Gangster sprawls well.
The Gangster drives through with a takedown into Ringer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jerry Ringer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ringer has his foot on The Gangster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Gangster works his way back into a safe position though.
Ringer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ringer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Gangster wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ringer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Gangster defending well though.
Ringer throwing shots but The Gangster is blocking nicely.
The Gangster moves into full guard.
Ringer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Timmey The Gangster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringer throwing strikes from guard but The Gangster blocks nicely.
Ringer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ringer wants to control from the top but The Gangster keeps moving.
Ringer looking to pass the guard.
The Gangster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Gangster controlling Ringer's posture.
Ringer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ringer looking to sit in guard and control but The Gangster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Gangster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Timmey The Gangster hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ringer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Timmey The Gangster.
I've got The Gangster 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 Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmey The Gangster!
Our winner, Timmey The Gangster, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Vick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff Lyons has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Lyons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donovan Vick!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vick tries to score with a low kick but Lyons moves his leg out of the way.
Lyons throws a leg kick that misses.
Vick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lyons.
A head kick misses from Lyons.
Lyons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lyons throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vick.
Lyons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vick throws a front kick that sends Lyons stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Lyons misses
and Vick counters with a good low kick that Lyons was not able to check.
Lyons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lyons throws out a leg kick but Vick moves out of range and Lyons only half commits.
Lyons wants to land a leg kick but Vick is out of range.
Lyons fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vick is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons tries a head kick but it misses.
Lyons steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vick. That one must have hurt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vick!
Lyons moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick by Lyons misses
and Vick counters with a leg kick.
Vick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Vick finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Donovan Vick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vick thumps Lyons with a low kick.
Vick scores with a leg kick.
Vick thows a leg kick but Lyons checks it
and Lyons counters with a head kick. That will keep Vick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lyons crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vick - the referee stops the clock and Lyons gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vick. Lyons manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lyons will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lyons sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyons scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick avoids the head kick by Lyons.
Vick checks a low kick from Lyons.
A clash of legs there as Vick blocks the low kick.
Vick scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vick. Lyons shrugs it off though.
Lyons takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vick is looking to land body kicks.
Vick wants to slow Lyons down by chopping away at his legs.
Vick lands a high kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vick.
Lyons motions for Vick to come forward. Lyons throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vick gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lyons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vick's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Vick.
Lyons takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Lyons misses
and Vick counters with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lyons 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 Vick has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vick and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lyons sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vick.
Vick throws a wild body kick that Lyons sees coming a mile off.
Vick scores with a nice body kick.
Lyons avoids the head kick by Vick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick blocks a head kick by Lyons.
Vick feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyons's calf.
Vick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vick throws a head kick that misses.
Vick throws a push kick but Lyons slaps the foot to one side.
Vick misses with a kick to the body.
Lyons walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vick.
Lyons avoids the head kick by Vick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyons moves out of range of the body kick.
Vick tries to score with a low kick but Lyons moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Vick 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.
Vick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vick throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lyons counters with a nice body kick.
Vick throws a push kick but Lyons slaps the foot to one side.
Vick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lyons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lyons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vick. That did some damage!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lyons checks a leg kick.
Lyons blocks a head kick by Vick.
Lyons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lyons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vick is out of range and Lyons settles back down.
Vick gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lyons counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Lyons.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick throws a wild body kick that Lyons sees coming a mile off.
Lyons is looking to score with low kicks.
Lyons misses with a low kick.
Lyons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vick fakes the leg kick and cracks Lyons in the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vick.
Vick throws a low kick but Lyons avoids it.
Lyons avoids a kick to the body.
Lyons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vick misses with a body kick.
Lyons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lyons thumps Vick with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick looks to throw a body kick
and Lyons counters with a good low kick that Vick was not able to check.
Vick throws a wild body kick that Lyons sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Vick.
Vick throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lyons counters with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lyons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lyons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Lyons misses its intended target.
Vick cracks the inside of Lyons's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vick connects with a solid leg kick.
Vick looks to land a body kick but Lyons moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vick throws a body kick that misses
and Lyons counters with a head kick. That will keep Vick thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Vick moves out of range of the leg kick from Lyons.
Vick thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lyons if he has to take too many more of those.
Lyons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Lyons.
Vick is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lyons.
Vick lands a leg kick that knocks Lyons off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons 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.
Vick misses with a head kick.
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!
Vick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Vick blocks the low kick.
Vick misses with a body kick.
Vick throws a leg kick which misses Lyons's front leg but catches the back leg as Lyons tries to avoid it.
Vick throws a sloppy head kick and Lyons moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vick, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lyons moves out of range as Vick throws a body kick.
Vick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body kick from Vick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Donovan Vick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Vick throws a low kick but Lyons moves out of range easily.
Vick misses with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Vick
and Lyons counters with a nice leg kick.
Lyons blocks the body kick.
Vick throws a leg kick but Lyons moved away.
Lyons misses with a head kick.
Lyons misses with a low kick.
Lyons 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.
Lyons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vick. That did some damage!
A bone on bone clash there as Vick blocks the leg kick.
Vick takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vick misses with a low kick as Lyons jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lyons looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vick.
Vick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lyons throws a leg kick but Vick checks it.
Lyons tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Vick misses.
Vick 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.
Vick misses with a head kick.
Vick tries to land a front kick but Lyons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cliff Lyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donovan Vick 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.
Lyons wants to land a leg kick but Vick is out of range.
Vick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lyons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vick. That did some damage!
Vick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lyons moves out of range as Vick throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vick.
Lyons thows a leg kick but Vick checks it
and Vick makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lyons fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vick checks it well.
Lyons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lyons takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lyons avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyons checks a low kick from Vick.
Good leg kick by Lyons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vick looks for the body kick but Lyons saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Vick.
Vick throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vick tries to land a front kick but Lyons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lyons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vick is looking to slow Lyons down with leg kicks.
Vick throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lyons has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick throws a head kick that half lands.
A clash of legs there as Lyons blocks the low kick.
Vick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vick checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vick. That's going to slow Lyons down.
Vick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vick checks a leg kick.
Vick takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vick scores with a head kick. Lyons tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lyons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vick throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lyons counters with a low kick, right behind Vick 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donovan Vick.
Well Vick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Vick!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Whitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indian Burn Practitioner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Whitman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome To The Jungle. Charles Whitman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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138 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Whitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Indian Burn Practitioner!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitman misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Whitman misses
and Whitman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Practitioner slips a jab from Whitman.
Whitman lands a head kick. Practitioner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Practitioner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Whitman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitman moves out of range as Practitioner throws a body kick.
Whitman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Practitioner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitman.
Whitman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Practitioner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Practitioner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Practitioner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitman.
Practitioner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Charles Whitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Practitioner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whitman throws a low kick but Practitioner moves out of range easily.
Whitman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Practitioner's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Practitioner checks a low kick from Whitman.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whitman 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 Practitioner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Practitioner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Practitioner misses the shot to the body.
Whitman scores with a push kick.
Whitman blocks the body kick.
Practitioner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Practitioner throws a nice head kick!
Whitman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Practitioner misses with a wild body shot.
Whitman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whitman throws a sloppy head kick and Practitioner moves out of range easily.
Whitman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Practitioner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Practitioner avoids the body shot from Whitman.
Practitioner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Practitioner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitman.
Practitioner throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Practitioner throws a looping overhand right but Whitman ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Practitioner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Whitman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Practitioner moves away.
Whitman throws a leg kick that misses.
Whitman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Practitioner moves out of range of the strikes.
Practitioner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whitman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Whitman misses.
Whitman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Practitioner misses
and Whitman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Whitman throws a leg kick but Practitioner sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Practitioner misses.
Whitman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Practitioner looks for the body kick but Whitman saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitman misses the shot to the body.
Practitioner avoids the head kick by Whitman.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Practitioner - that will leave a mark!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Practitioner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Whitman - the referee stops the clock and Practitioner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Whitman. Practitioner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big left from Whitman misses.
Practitioner lands a high kick!
Practitioner throws a head kick that misses
and Whitman counters with an inside leg kick.
Practitioner is looking to land body kicks.
Practitioner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitman manages to avoid it.
Practitioner misses with a wild body shot.
Practitioner misses with a kick to the body.
Whitman checks a leg kick.
Whitman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whitman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Whitman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Practitioner throws a wild body kick that Whitman sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitman. Practitioner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitman throws a poor cross that misses
and Practitioner counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whitman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Practitioner.
Whitman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Whitman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Practitioner is out of range and Whitman settles back down.
Practitioner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Practitioner takes a swing at Whitman's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Whitman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whitman.
A slow jab from Whitman misses its intended target.
Practitioner is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Practitioner.
Practitioner slips under a jab from Whitman.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Practitioner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitman was well out of range. Poor timing from Practitioner.
Whitman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Practitioner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whitman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sloppy strikes from Whitman. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Indian Burn Practitioner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whitman wants to land a leg kick but Practitioner is out of range.
Whitman connects with a body shot that sends Practitioner's belly button to the back.
Practitioner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whitman misses with a double jab.
Whitman throws a front kick aimed at Practitioner's knee but Practitioner avoids it well.
Whitman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whitman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Whitman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whitman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Whitman misses with a low kick as Practitioner jumps back.
Practitioner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Whitman rather than just go for the knockout.
Practitioner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Whitman misses with a few strikes there.
Whitman avoids a kick to the body.
Whitman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Practitioner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whitman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Practitioner throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Practitioner.
Practitioner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Practitioner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whitman has time to react.
Whitman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Practitioner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whitman takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Charles Whitman has been cut.
Practitioner moves out of range as Whitman strikes.
Whitman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A leg kick checked by Whitman.
Practitioner tries to land a front kick but Whitman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whitman throws an overhand right that lands on Practitioner's shoulder, as Practitioner tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Practitioner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitman thows a leg kick but Practitioner checks it
and Practitioner counters with a nice body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitman.
Whitman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whitman throws the kick towards the body but Practitioner avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitman avoids the head kick by Practitioner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitman lands a jab.
Practitioner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Whitman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Practitioner.
Practitioner throws a looping overhand right but Whitman ducks down to avoid it.
Whitman checks a low kick from Practitioner.
Practitioner avoids the head kick by Whitman.
Whitman lands a nice looking kick to the body. Practitioner takes a step back to recover.
Whitman 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.
Practitioner throws a wild body kick that Whitman sees coming a mile off.
Whitman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Practitioner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whitman throws a hook but Practitioner avoids it easily.
Whitman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitman blocks the body kick.
Practitioner lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Practitioner throws a sloppy head kick and Whitman moves out of range easily.
Whitman moves out of range of the body kick.
Whitman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Practitioner staying out of range there.
Whitman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Practitioner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Whitman moves out of range of the body kick from Practitioner.
Practitioner defending well as Whitman loads up on a big left hand.
Whitman throws a low kick but Practitioner avoids it.
Whitman throws a series of punches but Practitioner avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Whitman misses its intended target.
Practitioner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whitman has time to react.
Whitman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Whitman moves out of range of the body kick.
Whitman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitman loads up on a big right hand but Practitioner slips the punch.
Practitioner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Practitioner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whitman is looking to slow Practitioner down with leg kicks.
Practitioner slips under a jab.
Whitman moves out of range of the body kick.
Whitman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whitman wants to land a leg kick but Practitioner is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitman looks to land a right hand but Practitioner moved out of range.
Practitioner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whitman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Whitman connects with a solid leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Practitioner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whitman misses with a hook. Practitioner ducked under it nicely.
Whitman tries to land a leg kick but Practitioner saw it coming and moves away.
Whitman throws a head kick but Practitioner moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Indian Burn Practitioner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Charles Whitman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Whitman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Practitioner checks it well.
Whitman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Practitioner misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Whitman.
Practitioner 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.
Whitman throws the left hand but Practitioner avoids the punch easily.
Practitioner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitman.
Practitioner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Practitioner.
Whitman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Practitioner throws a leg kick but Whitman checks it.
A low kick from Whitman is predictable there
and Practitioner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Practitioner misses with a body shot.
Whitman throws a sloppy head kick and Practitioner moves out of range easily.
Practitioner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Whitman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Whitman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Practitioner. That did some damage!
Practitioner moves out of range of the body kick.
Indian Burn Practitioner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Practitioner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitman misses with a body shot.
Whitman tries to bum rush Practitioner with a series of wild strikes but Practitioner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Practitioner.
Whitman wants to slow Practitioner down by chopping away at his legs.
Whitman throws a solid leg kick but Practitioner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whitman.
Practitioner checks a low kick from Whitman.
Whitman throws a leg kick
and Practitioner counters with a body kick that stops Whitman in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Practitioner blocks a head kick by Whitman.
Whitman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whitman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Practitioner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Practitioner checks a leg kick nicely.
Practitioner misses with a body kick.
Charles Whitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitman missing with a left hand there. Practitioner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Practitioner blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Whitman.
Whitman throws a hook but Practitioner avoids it easily.
Whitman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Practitioner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Practitioner misses with a kick to the body.
Practitioner fakes the leg kick and cracks Whitman in the body.
Practitioner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Practitioner lands a head kick!
Practitioner lands a nice looking body kick.
Practitioner lands a nice looking body kick.
Practitioner blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitman connects with a body shot that sends Practitioner's belly button to the back.
Whitman thows a leg kick but Practitioner checks it
and Practitioner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Practitioner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whitman blocks the body kick.
Whitman moves out of range as Practitioner throws a body kick.
Whitman throws a shot from downtown. Practitioner moves away and avoids it.
Whitman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Practitioner scores with a hook to the body. Whitman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters circling a little - Practitioner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Practitioner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Practitioner throws a head kick that misses.
Whitman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Whitman throws a lazy right hand but Practitioner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Practitioner lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whitman throws a leg kick but Practitioner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whitman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitman misses with an uppercut
and Practitioner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Whitman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Practitioner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whitman throws a nice looking combination but Practitioner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Practitioner.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Practitioner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitman connects with a leg kick. Practitioner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Whitman tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitman misses the shot to the body.
Practitioner avoids the body shot from Whitman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Indian Burn Practitioner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Practitioner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Indian Burn Practitioner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Life Tourney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Yossarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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138 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Life Tourney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Yossarian!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Tourney tenderised Yossarian's leg. Yossarian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tourney misses with a straight left.
Tourney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yossarian. That did some damage!
Tourney throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yossarian's head.
Tourney scores with a decent looking hook.
Yossarian is rocked!
Tourney avoids the head kick by Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a hook but Tourney blocks it.
Tourney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tourney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tourney scores with a leg kick.
Yossarian misses the jab.
Life Tourney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tourney missing with a left hand there. Yossarian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yossarian blocks the body kick.
Yossarian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tourney looks to throw a body kick
and Yossarian counters with a nice uppercut.
Yossarian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tourney throws a body punch but Yossarian moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian gets a clinch.
Tourney trying to stall but Yossarian improves his position.
Yossarian tries to throw a body punch but Tourney avoids it by throwing Yossarian back against the cage.
Yossarian pushes Tourney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yossarian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yossarian prevents a body shot from Tourney.
Tourney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney has a couple of punches blocked by Yossarian.
A head punch on the inside from Yossarian fails to land.
Yossarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tourney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yossarian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Yossarian.
Yossarian tries a body shot but Tourney blocks it.
Tourney takes a shot to the head.
Yossarian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yossarian slows down the pace here.
Tourney swings wildly with an uppercut but Yossarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Yossarian.
Yossarian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tourney backwards.
Yossarian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tourney.
Tourney throws a punch but it's blocked by Yossarian.
Tourney misses with some punches.
Yossarian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tourney backwards.
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!
Yossarian leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yossarian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tourney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yossarian tries to throw a body punch but Tourney avoids it by throwing Yossarian back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yossarian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tourneys head.
Yossarian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yossarian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Yossarian lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Life Tourney.
Yossarian lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yossarian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tourney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yossarian blocks the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tourney.
Tourney walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tourney takes a swing at Yossarian's ribcage but misses.
Tourney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tourney tries to land a front kick but Yossarian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tourney throws a lazy head kick
and Yossarian counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tourney working aggressively here.
Tourney tries to throw a body punch but Yossarian avoids it by throwing Tourney back against the cage.
Tourney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yossarian.
Tourney swings wildly with an uppercut but Yossarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tourney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Life Tourney will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tourney's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yossarian plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yossarian scores with a push kick.
Tourney tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yossarian misses with a low kick as Tourney jumps back.
Good shot there by Yossarian.
Tourney throws a body kick that misses
and Yossarian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yossarian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tourney throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yossarian.
Tourney lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yossarian will feel that in the morning.
Yossarian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tourney is out of range.
Tourney swats away the attempt to clinch by Yossarian.
Tourney misses with a head kick.
Tourney misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tourney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yossarian manages to avoid it.
Yossarian throws a leg kick that misses.
Tourney lands with a right hand.
Yossarian throws a leg kick that misses.
Tourney throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yossarian counters by clinching up.
A short right from Yossarian.
Tourney prevents a body shot from Yossarian.
Yossarian blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourney.
Tourney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tourney can't find room to land a body shot as Yossarian controls the action.
Yossarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yossarian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tourney swings wildly with an uppercut but Yossarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tourney throws a punch but it's blocked by Yossarian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tourney blocks a body shot from Yossarian.
Yossarian working aggressively here.
Yossarian misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Yossarian.
Tourney looking to stall.
Tourney has a couple of punches blocked by Yossarian.
Tourney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tourney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tourney throws a head punch that misses.
Yossarian scores with a shot to the side of Tourney's head.
Tourney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tourney takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yossarian lands a hook that snaps the head of Tourney backwards.
Tourney throws a head punch that misses.
Tourney blocks a body shot from Yossarian.
Yossarian scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tourney stalling in the clinch but Yossarian improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yossarian.
Yossarian blocks an uppercut.
Tourney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yossarian blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yossarian.
A head punch on the inside from Tourney fails to land.
Yossarian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yossarian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tourney up against the cage.
Yossarian blocks an uppercut.
Yossarian working aggressively here.
Yossarian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yossarian has a couple of punches blocked by Tourney.
Tourney taking a breather.
Yossarian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tourney misses with a punch on the inside.
Yossarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John Yossarian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tourney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tourney wants to stall.
Yossarian presses Tourney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yossarian lands a left hand.
Yossarian lands a right hand.
Yossarian working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yossarian blocking some punches.
Tourney throws a punch but it's blocked by Yossarian.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yossarian looking to throw knees to the head but Tourney is blocking nicely.
Yossarian lands with a left to the head.
Tourney blocks a body shot from Yossarian.
Yossarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tourney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Yossarian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Yossarian throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tourney to counter with a crisp jab.
Yossarian thows a body kick. Tourney tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tourney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tourney throws a wild body kick that Yossarian sees coming a mile off.
Tourney misses with a low kick.
Yossarian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tourney is looking to land body kicks.
Yossarian throws an overhand right that lands on Tourney's shoulder, as Tourney tries to avoid the shot.
Tourney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yossarian.
Yossarian throws a low kick, looking for Tourney's leg but Tourney calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tourney.
Tourney misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tourney misses with a hook. Yossarian ducked under it nicely.
Tourney misses with a body kick.
Yossarian rushes Tourney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yossarian.
Yossarian lands a right hand.
Tourney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tourney tries to work over Yossarian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yossarian.
Nice body punch from Yossarian.
Yossarian lands a shot to the body.
Yossarian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tourney trying to stall but Yossarian improves his position.
Yossarian blocks an uppercut.
Tourney misses with some punches.
Tourney lands an uppercut.
Yossarian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yossarian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yossarian prevents a body shot from Tourney.
Tourney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tourney stalling in the clinch but Yossarian improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yossarian.
Tourney is trying to maintain a safe position but Yossarian gets an underhook and turns Tourney into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tourney avoiding damage as Yossarian throws knees to the body.
Tourney tries to stall but Yossarian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yossarian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tourney misses with the head strike.
Tourney blocks a body shot from Yossarian.
Tourney tries a body shot but Yossarian blocks it.
Tourney misses with a body punch.
Yossarian scores with a shot to the side of Tourney's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tourney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian scores with a shoulder strike.
Yossarian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yossarian pushes Tourney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yossarian blocks an uppercut.
Tourney is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tourney misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yossarian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yossarian lands a shot to the body.
Tourney misses with a punch to the body.
Yossarian throws a head punch that misses.
Yossarian effectively controlling the action here.
Yossarian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tourney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian lands with a short shot to the head.
Yossarian content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yossarian throws a head punch that misses.
Tourney struggles to land a body shot inside as Yossarian controls his hands.
Tourney trying to stall but Yossarian improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Yossarian scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tourney.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tourney swings wildly with an uppercut but Yossarian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yossarian tries to work over Tourney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yossarian.
Yossarian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in the clinch, Yossarian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tourney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yossarian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tourney throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Yossarian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yossarian 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Yossarian!
In his post fight interview, John Yossarian gave a big smile as he said 'Where are the Snowdens of yesteryear?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mahti Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martel comes to the cage accompanied by Dreams - The Game. Sonni comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aki & Turo - Mahtisonni - kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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151 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Martel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mahti Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martel leaves Sonni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonni is just out of range.
Martel with a hook.
Sonni lands a glancing blow to the side of Martel's head.
Sonni is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Martel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonni misses with a body shot.
Martel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sonni stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sonni thuds a left hand into Martel's body.
Sonni moves into the clinch.
Martel stalling 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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Martel obliges.
Sonni struggles to land a body shot inside as Martel controls his hands.
Martel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel tries a body shot but Sonni blocks it.
Sonni gets through Martel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sonni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonni struggles to land a body shot inside as Martel controls his hands.
Martel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sonni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sonni will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Martel up against the cage.
Martel blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martel.
Martel tries to work over Sonni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonni's elbow.
Sonni creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martel's defenses.
Sonni tries to work over Martel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Martel.
Martel tries to work over Sonni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonni pushes Martel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Martel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martel prevents a body shot from Sonni.
Sonni manages to break the clinch.
Mahti Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sonni wants to clinch up but Martel keeps it at a distance.
Sonni wants to clinch up but Martel keeps it at a distance.
Martel lands with a good body shot.
Sonni tries to clinch up.
Martel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martel throws a hook but Sonni blocks it.
Charles Martel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonni checks a leg kick.
Martel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni throws a left and a right that both miss
and Martel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martel wants it to stay on the feet.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahti Sonni.
Sonni misses with a body kick.
Martel lands with a nice body punch.
Sonni checks a low kick from Martel.
Martel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sonni misses with a body kick.
Martel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sonni.
An inside leg kick from Martel misses.
Martel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sonni checks it well.
Martel throws the kick towards the body but Sonni avoids it.
Sonni rushes Martel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sonni misses with some punches.
Martel taking a breather.
Martel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sonni tries a body shot but Martel blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonni.
Martel lands a 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!
Sonni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sonni tries to throw a body punch but Martel avoids it by throwing Sonni back against the cage.
Sonni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martel's efforts to push away.
Martel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonni using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Martel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Martel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Martel.
Sonni shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sonni showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Martel is looking for a sweep. Sonni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sonni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sonni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sonni wants to pass the guard but Martel is keeping the position.
Martel is pulling down on Sonni's head. It's preventing any offense from Sonni, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sonni is one step ahead there.
Martel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sonni puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Martel is looking for a sweep. Sonni is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sonni is working for a submission of some sort.
Martel controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Martel is trying to control but can't.
Sonni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sonni is trying to control the action in half guard but Martel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Martel has his hands clasped together around Sonni's back. He's all about the action.
Martel trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni prevents Martel from improving his position.
Sonni trying to control the pace.
Martel wants to get back to full guard but Sonni has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martel is squirming around, avoiding Sonni's attempts to control the action.
Sonni throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Martel because Sonni loaded up on that one.
Martel tries to reverse the position but Sonni maintains control.
Sonni putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni working the ground and pound effectively.
Sonni prevents Martel from getting the reversal.
Sonni tries to control but Martel wriggling away.
Martel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Martel wants to pass the guard but Sonni is keeping the position.
Martel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonni pulls Martel in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahti Sonni 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.
Martel tries to work over Sonni's front leg with a kick but Sonni checks it.
Sonni is looking to clinch but Martel is avoiding it.
Martel's corner calls for a 1-2. Martel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sonni tries to close the distance and clinch but Martel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Martel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sonni's guard.
Sonni has his foot on Martel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martel works his way back into a safe position though.
Sonni wants to get back to his feet but Martel passes into half guard.
Martel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel stands up from half guard.
Martel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Martel is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Martel.
Sonni swings for the body but Martel moves out of range.
Sonni lands a nice looking body shot.
Sonni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martel.
Martel looks to land a left hand but Sonni moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Martel's sensitive parts.
Sonni closes the distance but Martel moves to the side
and Martel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonni.
Sonni avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sonni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martel moves out of range as Sonni throws a body kick.
Martel swats away the attempt to clinch by Sonni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sonni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sonni tries to clinch up.
Sonni misses with a jab to the body
and Martel counters with a stiff right hand.
Sonni avoids the head kick by Martel.
Martel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sonni misses with a straight left.
Sonni closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martel circles away.
Sonni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Martel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonni misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Martel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sonni has a takedown stuffed.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahti Sonni.
Sonni throws the left hand but Martel avoids the punch easily.
Sonni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martel misses the shot to the body.
Martel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sonni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Martel's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonni won't allow Martel to sweep him here.
Martel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonni loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Charles Martel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sonni throws a jab when Martel was well out of range.
Martel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sonni to score with a decent uppercut.
A cross from Martel lands.
Sonni fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martel.
Martel swings for the body but Sonni moves out of range.
Martel is looking to wear down Sonni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sonni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonni fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Martel throws a shot from downtown. Sonni moves away and avoids it.
Martel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Martel tries to roll over but Sonni keeps him under control.
Sonni is trying to control. Martel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sonni is working away from the top position though.
Sonni looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sonni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martel is concentrating on defense, preventing Sonni from advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martel.
Martel avoids the body shot from Sonni.
Sonni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sonni avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Martel swats away the attempt to clinch by Sonni.
Sonni lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Sonni both land. Nice combination.
Sonni throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martel's waist but Martel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sonni off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel scores with a hook to the body. Sonni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Martel.
Sonni scores with a jab to the body.
Martel throws a jab when Sonni was well out of range.
Martel misses with a jab to the body
and Sonni counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sonni on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonni is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Martel is just out of range.
Charles Martel is winning the standup battle so far.
Sonni takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sonni avoids the body shot from Martel.
Sonni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martel.
A slow jab from Martel misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martel moves away.
Martel scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sonni fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mahti Sonni.
Martel moves in looking to clinch but Sonni pushes him off.
Sonni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sonni digs a good hook to Martel's body.
Martel throws a leg kick but Sonni sees it coming and moves out of range.
No joy there for Martel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Charles Martel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Sonni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Martel avoids the body shot from Sonni.
Sonni shoots in for a takedown but Martel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sonni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick from Sonni lands but Martel takes it in his stride.
Sonni scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martel manages to get to full guard.
Sonni postures up.
Martel pulls Sonni in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni trying to control the position from guard on top but Martel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahti Sonni has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Martel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sonni pushes down on Martel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sonni wants to take a breather but Martel is having none of it.
Martel tries to get to full guard but Sonni has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni uses his free foot to push down on Martel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Martel.
Sonni looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sonni has control of Martel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Martel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sonni thowing shots but they're missing.
Martel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mahti Sonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Martel manages to get to full guard.
Martel controlling Sonni's posture.
Sonni throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel wants to sweep but no luck.
Sonni trying to control but Martel is working from the bottom.
Sonni tries to free his leg and advance position but Martel is retaining full guard.
Martel wants to sweep here but Sonni controlling him for the moment.
Martel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charles Martel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sonni comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mahti Sonni.
I think Martel 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Martel!
Charles Martel retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Charles Martel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Adamsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (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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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
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Adamsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adamsky. That's going to slow Chinaski down.
Adamsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Adamsky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chinaski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An inside leg kick lands from Chinaski.
Adamsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Chinaski's head.
Adamsky throws a chopping leg kick but Chinaski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adamsky walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamsky slips a jab from Chinaski.
Adamsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chinaski throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adamsky attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adamsky throws the left hand but Chinaski avoids the punch easily.
Adamsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Adamsky checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adamsky wants to clinch up but Chinaski keeps it at a distance.
Chinaski is looking to chop away at Adamsky's legs.
Adamsky takes a swing at Chinaski's ribcage but misses.
Adamsky misses the shot to the body.
Chinaski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski lands with an overhand left.
Chinaski throws a low kick, looking for Adamsky's leg but Adamsky calmly moves out of range.
Chinaski throws a front kick that sends Adamsky stumbling back into the cage.
Mike Adamsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adamsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adamsky tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chinaski is able to avoid easily.
Chinaski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adamsky throws a leg kick
and Chinaski counters with a thumping low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chinaski.
Nice straight punches there by Chinaski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chinaski.
Chinaski misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Chinaski has knocked Adamsky down with a huge combo! Chinaski steps away and waves a wobbly Adamsky back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Adamsky is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamsky clinches up against the cage.
Chinaski tries to throw a body punch but Adamsky avoids it by throwing Chinaski back against the cage.
Chinaski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adamsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamsky pushes Chinaski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chinaski fails to land.
Adamsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Adamsky fails to land.
Adamsky throws a head punch that misses.
Adamsky works on Chinaski's body with a couple of short punches.
Adamsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chinaski backwards.
Adamsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamsky lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamsky avoids it.
Adamsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adamsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chinaski backwards.
Adamsky slowing the pace effectively.
Adamsky tries to throw a body punch but Chinaski avoids it by throwing Adamsky back against the cage.
Adamsky avoiding damage.
Adamsky blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chinaski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adamsky's brow.
Adamsky tries to throw a body punch but Chinaski avoids it by throwing Adamsky back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adamsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chinaski.
Chinaski misses with a knee to the head.
Chinaski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adamsky lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Chinaski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chinaski.
Adamsky throws a leg kick which misses Chinaski's front leg but catches the back leg as Chinaski tries to avoid it.
Adamsky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chinaski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adamsky takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Adamsky throws a leg kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adamsky crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chinaski - the referee stops the clock and Adamsky gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chinaski. Adamsky manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body punch from Chinaski.
Chinaski misses with a hook. Adamsky ducked under it nicely.
Adamsky throws a body kick that misses.
Adamsky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adamsky throws a body kick that misses.
Chinaski connects with a solid leg kick.
Adamsky tries to keep at a distance but Chinaski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adamsky is struggling to control the position.
Chinaski taking a breather.
Adamsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamsky misses with a body punch.
Adamsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamsky misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski wants to get back to striking at distance but Adamsky won't allow it.
Chinaski misses with a punch on the inside.
Chinaski prevents a body shot from Adamsky.
Chinaski blocks a body shot from Adamsky.
Adamsky looking to throw knees to the head but Chinaski is blocking nicely.
Chinaski working aggressively here.
Chinaski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chinaski prevents a body shot from Adamsky.
Adamsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamsky misses with a body punch.
Chinaski blocking some punches.
Adamsky tries to land knees in the clinch but Chinaski avoids the damage to the body.
Chinaski trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamsky.
Chinaski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chinaski lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Chinaski fails to land.
Chinaski lands a damaging elbow.
Adamsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chinaski's elbow.
Mike Adamsky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adamsky misses with a body punch.
Adamsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chinaski's elbow.
Chinaski lands an elbow that stopped Adamsky in his tracks for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Adamsky.
Adamsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamsky has a couple of punches blocked by Chinaski.
Adamsky pushes Chinaski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chinaski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamsky has a couple of punches blocked by Chinaski.
Chinaski blocking some punches.
Chinaski tries a body shot but Adamsky blocks it.
Chinaski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Chinaski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Adamsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chinaski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adamsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chinaski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adamsky, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chinaski.
Chinaski misses with a punch on the inside.
Chinaski working aggressively here.
Chinaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamsky's elbow.
Adamsky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adamsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adamsky takes an elbow to the forehead.
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 Mike Adamsky will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Adamsky blocks a leg kick.
Adamsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chinaski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adamsky lands a leg kick that knocks Chinaski off balance momentarily.
Chinaski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adamsky lands a high kick!
Chinaski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chinaski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adamsky.
Chinaski blocks a low kick nicely.
Chinaski misses with a body kick.
Chinaski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamsky misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Chinaski misses.
Chinaski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adamsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chinaski. That did some damage!
Chinaski 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.
Chinaski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Adamsky.
Adamsky is looking to slow Chinaski down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adamsky avoids the body shot from Chinaski.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adamsky.
Chinaski lands a jab to Adamsky's midsection.
Adamsky is looking to clinch.
Chinaski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adamsky tries to clinch but Chinaski moves out of range.
Good exchange - Chinaski coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Adamsky tries to score with a low kick but Chinaski moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adamsky.
Chinaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Adamsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adamsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Chinaski throws a nice looking combination but Adamsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adamsky thows a leg kick but Chinaski checks it
and Chinaski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adamsky ducks under a wild hook from Chinaski.
Adamsky lands a nice looking body kick.
Henry Chinaski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adamsky throws a leg kick
and Chinaski counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski misses with a low kick.
Adamsky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chinaski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adamsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Adamsky is looking to land body kicks.
Chinaski rushes Adamsky and presses him up against the cage.
Chinaski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adamsky misses with a punch to the body.
Chinaski blocking some punches.
Chinaski managing to block the knees to the body from Adamsky.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adamsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chinaski or not.
Adamsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Chinaski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chinaski misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Adamsky clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adamsky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adamsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chinaski moves out of range as Adamsky strikes.
Chinaski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adamsky.
Chinaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adamsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Chinaski.
Adamsky scores with a body shot.
Adamsky tries to move into range but Chinaski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adamsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chinaski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Adamsky cracks Chinaski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adamsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chinaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamsky.
Adamsky throws a head kick that half lands.
Chinaski slips a jab from Adamsky.
A solid body kick from Adamsky.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chinaski misses with a right hand
and Adamsky makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chinaski really felt that one!
Adamsky scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky misses with a body shot.
Adamsky tries to clinch up.
Adamsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chinaski's calf.
Chinaski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Adamsky.
Chinaski gets tackled into the cage by Adamsky. Adamsky maintains the clinch.
Adamsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chinaski's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adamsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adamsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Chinaski controls his hands.
Chinaski prevents a body shot from Adamsky.
Adamsky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adamsky seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Chinaski is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Adamsky missing with knees to the body.
Chinaski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adamsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chinaski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chinaski blocks an uppercut.
Chinaski misses with the head strike.
Chinaski tries a body shot but Adamsky blocks it.
Adamsky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chinaski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky has a couple of punches blocked by Chinaski.
Adamsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chinaski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chinaski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adamsky tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chinaski avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamsky.
Chinaski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chinaski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adamsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chinaski lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Adamsky.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamsky.
Adamsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamsky blocks an uppercut.
Adamsky has Chinaski pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Adamsky had his way with Henry Chinaski in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Adamsky is looking to land body kicks.
Adamsky misses with a leg kick.
Chinaski has managed to clinch.
Adamsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adamsky pushes Chinaski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chinaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamsky's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Adamsky.
Chinaski prevents a body shot from Adamsky.
Chinaski trying to land knees to the body.
Adamsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chinaski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chinaski tries to land knees in the clinch but Adamsky avoids the damage to the body.
Adamsky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chinaski up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adamsky lands a right hand.
Chinaski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adamsky pushes Chinaski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chinaski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chinaski blocks a body shot from Adamsky.
Adamsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Chinaski is rocked!
Adamsky is struggling to control the position.
Adamsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chinaski backwards.
Chinaski is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamsky finish him?
Chinaski tries a body shot but Adamsky blocks it.
Chinaski seems to have recovered his senses.
Adamsky blocks the elbow strike.
Adamsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adamsky trying to stall but Chinaski improves his position.
Henry Chinaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adamsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chinaski's elbow.
Chinaski pushes off an throws an elbow but Adamsky leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adamsky stalls.
Chinaski is trying to break free.
Adamsky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adamsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chinaski.
Adamsky digs a right hand into Chinaski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chinaski's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky tries to work over Chinaski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adamsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chinaski lands a body punch.
Adamsky blocking some punches.
Adamsky can't find room to land a body shot as Chinaski controls the action.
Adamsky working aggressively here.
Adamsky taking a breather.
Chinaski lands a shoulder strike.
Adamsky lands with a left to the head.
Adamsky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chinaski.
Chinaski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adamsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chinaski throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamsky.
Chinaski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chinaski blocks a body shot from Adamsky.
Chinaski lands an elbow that stopped Adamsky in his tracks for a moment.
Chinaski tries to throw a body punch but Adamsky avoids it by throwing Chinaski back against the cage.
Adamsky on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adamsky misses with a punch to the body.
Chinaski misses with some punches.
A short right from Adamsky.
Chinaski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adamsky is defending well for now.
Chinaski takes a shot to the head.
Chinaski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Chinaski on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adamsky tries to work over Chinaski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adamsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chinaski's elbow.
Adamsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chinaskis head.
Adamsky prevents a body shot from Chinaski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Adamsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adamsky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Adamsky!
Mike Adamsky retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Adamsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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