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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Kilgore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bana Fana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilgore comes to the cage accompanied by Champion by Chipmunk ft. Chris Brown. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Kilgore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bana Fana!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fana.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Fana is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Fana.
Kilgore blocks a head kick by Fana.
Kilgore scores with a nice right hand.
Fana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kilgore.
Fana tries to clinch up but Kilgore circles away and keeps his distance.
Fana plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fana slips under a jab from Kilgore.
Kilgore tries to keep at a distance but Fana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Fana.
Kilgore managing to block the knees to the body from Fana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fana looking to throw knees to the head but Kilgore is blocking nicely.
Fana trying to land knees to the body.
Kilgore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kilgore throws a combination. Fana tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fana dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kilgore. That did some damage!
Kilgore scores with a jab. Fana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fana moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilgore lands a really nice looking cross but Fana seems unphased.
Fana is rocked!
Fana walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kilgore! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamal Kilgore!
A victorious Jamal Kilgore thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Dubois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maurice Dubois !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown gets tackled into the cage by Dubois . Dubois maintains the clinch.
Dubois throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dubois closes the distance and clinches.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dubois goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown misses with a hook.
Dubois shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Dubois fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dubois scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubois drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dubois misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Dubois are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Dubois throws an elbow but Brown slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Dubois keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dubois .
Dubois sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brown is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubois working the ground and pound but Brown is defending the strikes.
Dubois scoring with punches from side control.
Dubois throws a strike aimed at the side of Brown's head but Brown avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dubois on the ground.
Dubois swings around for an armbar but Brown sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dubois 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubois looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubois has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Dubois tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dubois has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown is posturing up here but Dubois has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Brown tries to roll out but it's too tight and Brown has to tap! Slick submission there by Dubois !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maurice Dubois !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sweaty Mullins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Learned Astronomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Learned Astronomer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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193 lbs
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199 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sweaty Mullins!
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, Learned Astronomer!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullins avoids the body shot from Astronomer.
Mullins tries for a takedown but Astronomer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mullins connects with a solid leg kick.
Astronomer swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullins.
Astronomer slaps away a takedown attempt from Mullins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mullins moves in looking to clinch but Astronomer pushes him off.
A lazy left from Astronomer finds it's target.
It looks like Sweaty Mullins has been cut.
Mullins misses with a takedown
and Astronomer counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sweaty Mullins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Astronomer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mullins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Astronomer defends it nicely.
Astronomer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mullins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mullins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astronomer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Astronomer scores with a sloppy right hand. Mullins should have avoided that one.
Astronomer misses with a low kick as Mullins jumps back.
Mullins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mullins tries to close the distance and clinch but Astronomer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mullins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Astronomer is fending him off so far but Mullins persists. Nope, Astronomer circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mullins.
Astronomer lands a nice looking body kick.
Mullins with a poor takedown
and Astronomer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mullins really felt that one!
Mullins is breathing heavily.
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!
Astronomer scoring well with a low kick there.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Mullins got wobbled bad by a big combination! Astronomer presses forward with punches and knees until Mullins stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Mullins closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Learned Astronomer!
Learned Astronomer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fluffy Kittens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Stronger-Kanye West. Fluffy Kittens has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kevin Hawkins's chin.
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140 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kevin Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fluffy Kittens!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins moves away from the strike by Kittens.
Kittens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kittens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kittens ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Kittens shoots in but no luck this time.
Kittens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hawkins!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kittens with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kittens looking to finish with strikes here!
Hawkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Hawkins slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hawkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hawkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kittens defends well.
Hawkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kittens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hawkins looking for subs off his back but Kittens has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kittens trying to control from half guard but Hawkins is working away.
Hawkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hawkins.
Kittens preventing the sweep.
Kittens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hawkins is keeping the position for now.
Kittens advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kittens trying to mount his opponent but Hawkins defends it.
Hawkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kittens pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kittens is keen to just control but Hawkins is a slippery customer.
Kittens is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kittens is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hawkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Hawkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kittens slips a nice elbow through Hawkins's hands, connecting with Hawkins's forehead.
Hawkins gets back to full guard.
Hawkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hawkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hawkins, not yet.
Hawkins looking for a guillotine here but Kittens defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins keeping moving, preventing Kittens from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kittens preventing the sweep.
Kittens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kittens is posturing up here but Hawkins has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kittens tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kittens has to tap! Slick submission there by Hawkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Hawkins!
Kevin Hawkins gave a mention to [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Hotop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borislav Chazinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chazinski has chosen Back in the USSR as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Warren Hotop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borislav Chazinski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hotop stuffs the takedown.
Chazinski looks to land a combination but Hotop avoids it well.
Chazinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chazinski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chazinski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hotop throws a jab but it's blocked by Chazinski.
Chazinski slips under a jab from Hotop.
Chazinski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Warren Hotop has been cut.
Borislav Chazinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hotop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chazinski's head.
Hotop avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Hotop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chazinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chazinski shoots for a takedown but Hotop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warren Hotop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borislav Chazinski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chazinski throws a nice looking combination but Hotop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chazinski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chazinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hotop.
A slow jab from Hotop misses its intended target.
Hotop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chazinski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hotop misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hotop as Chazinski shoots in.
Chazinski misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Hotop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chazinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chazinski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hotop throws a series of punches but Chazinski avoids them all with ease.
Chazinski throws a right and a left that Hotop avoids nicely.
Hotop throws an overhand right that lands on Chazinski's shoulder, as Chazinski tries to avoid the shot.
Chazinski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hotop counters with a three punch combo that has Chazinski backing up. Chazinski nods at Hotop to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hotop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chazinski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chazinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chazinski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hotop but Hotop pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chazinski throws a series of punches but Hotop moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Chazinski. Those never looked like landing.
Chazinski misses with a takedown attempt - Hotop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hotop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chazinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chazinski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Warren Hotop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chazinski throws a shot from downtown. Hotop moves away and avoids it.
Chazinski misses with a combination
and Hotop counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chazinski! Hotop lets Chazinski back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Chazinski is rocked!
Hotop pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chazinski is still on wobbly legs! Can Hotop finish him?
Chazinski moves out of range of the strikes.
Chazinski swinging wildly here.
Hotop throws a jab but it's blocked by Chazinski.
Hotop throws out a loose jab but Chazinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hotop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chazinski ducks under a wild hook from Hotop.
Hotop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chazinski fails to land the takedown.
Chazinski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chazinski moves out of range as Hotop strikes.
Hotop looks to land a left hand but Chazinski moved out of range nicely.
Hotop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chazinski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hotop.
Chazinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hotop throws out the jab.
Hotop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chazinski seems to have recovered his senses.
Chazinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hotop misses with a few strikes there.
Hotop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hotop throws an overhand right that lands on Chazinski's shoulder, as Chazinski tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Hotop misses its intended target.
Chazinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hotop circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotop throws out a powerful jab.
Chazinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hotop.
Hotop throws a shot from downtown. Chazinski moves away and avoids it.
Hotop circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Chazinski to the canvas! Chazinski doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hotop keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warren Hotop!
Warren Hotop took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brock Landers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Devaney (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Landers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rory Devaney!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landers lands a nice looking body shot.
Landers digs a good hook to Devaney's body.
Devaney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landers.
Landers scores with a takedown into Devaney's guard.
Landers throwing strikes but missing.
Landers trying to control the position from guard on top but Devaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Landers forces his way into half guard.
Landers is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Landers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Devaney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Landers is controlling him.
Landers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Landers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Landers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Landers throws a big elbow that misses.
Devaney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Landers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Devaney's head.
Devaney keeping full guard, as Landers tries to pass.
Devaney keeping moving, preventing Landers from controlling successfully.
Landers throws a big elbow that misses.
Landers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Landers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Landers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devaney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Landers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Landers stands and throws Devaney's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landers sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Devaney is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Landers is chipping away with strikes.
Landers lands some shots froms side control.
Landers works to advance to full mount. Devaney defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Landers throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Landers lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Landers jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Devaney manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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!
Landers throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landers is chipping away with strikes.
Landers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Devaney is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Devaney is letting Landers control him for a moment.
Landers tries to advance to mount but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landers trying to control the action but Devaney is working from the bottom.
Landers moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Landers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Landers punishes Devaney's body with a nice straight punch.
Devaney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Brock Landers has been cut.
Devaney punishes Landers's body with a nice straight punch.
Devaney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Landers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Devaney's head.
Landers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Landers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landers unloads with some shots from mount but Devaney bucks and avoids them well.
Landers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Landers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Landers raining down shots from the mount!
Brock Landers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Landers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Devaney?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Devaney?
Landers unloading with bombs!
Landers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Landers controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Landers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Devaney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Landers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Landers landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Landers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devaney is in a horrible position here. Landers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landers lands a nice shot to the head.
Landers is landing with some decent strikes but Devaney is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Landers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devaney can do to turn this around?
Landers breaks from Devaney's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Devaney taking shots to the head.
Landers is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Devaney is in a horrible position here. Landers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Devaney is rocked!
Devaney is squirming around, avoiding Landers's attempts to control the action.
Landers controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landers landing strikes from the mount.
Landers controlling from mount.
Devaney is trying to stand up.
Landers lands a big shot there that rocks Devaney but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Landers connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Landers controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Devaney?
Landers landing strikes from the mount.
Landers with good strikes from the mount here!
Landers unloading with bombs!
Devaney is still in real trouble! Can Landers finish him?
Landers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landers raining down shots from the mount!
Landers postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Devaney bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Landers and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Landers!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aadilou Ankutse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Montes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ankutse comes to the cage accompanied by i ka kane . Humberto Montes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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153 lbs
5 - 3 - 2 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aadilou Ankutse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of New York, Humberto Montes!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankutse shoots in and drives through. Montes sprawls well.
Montes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ankutse is looking to clinch but Montes is avoiding it.
Ankutse looks for a takedown but Montes sprawls well.
Ankutse with a poor takedown
and Montes counters with a series of strikes. Ankutse will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aadilou Ankutse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montes looks to land a combination but Ankutse avoids it well.
Aadilou Ankutse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ankutse darts in trying to clinch
and Montes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montes throws a right hand that Ankutse ducks under and follows up with a left that Ankutse also avoids with ease.
Ankutse changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Montes tries to avoid it but Ankutse manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Montes to the ground. Montes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Montes throws a right hand that Ankutse ducks under and follows up with a left that Ankutse also avoids with ease.
Montes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Montes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ankutse shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ankutse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ankutse is working for a submission of some sort.
Ankutse wants to work for an arm triangle but Montes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ankutse is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Montes controlling the position for now.
Ankutse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montes keeps working.
Montes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ankutse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ankutse is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ankutse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Montes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ankutse.
Montes is doing well to control the position and prevent Ankutse from advancing to side control.
Montes is trying to maintain the position but Ankutse is very close to passing his half guard.
Ankutse thows a huge punch but Montes dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankutse prevents Montes from improving his position.
Ankutse is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ankutse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Montes is doing well to control the position and prevent Ankutse from advancing to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ankutse is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ankutse is working for a kimura but Montes is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aadilou Ankutse dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ankutse tries to clinch but Montes moves out of range.
Ankutse darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ankutse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Montes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ankutse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montes is looking to improve his position.
Ankutse thows a huge punch but Montes dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montes trying to get back to full guard but Ankutse takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ankutse tries to control but Montes wriggling away.
Ankutse looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Montes tries to hold on but Ankutse postures up.
Ankutse scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Montes?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montes wants to control but Ankutse is having none of it.
Ankutse swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Montes is now in Ankutse's guard. A big mistake from Ankutse there, giving up the dominant position!
Ankutse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Montes defends it easily.
Ankutse throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Montes escapes and throws Ankutse's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ankutse wants to control but Montes postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Montes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Montes prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ankutse manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ankutse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ankutse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Montes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Montes tries to kick Ankutse off but Ankutse keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ankutse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Montes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ankutse.
Aadilou Ankutse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montes gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Montes holds on and takes a little breather.
Montes keeping moving, preventing Ankutse from controlling successfully.
Ankutse drops back, looking for a kneebar! Montes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Montes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Montes!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ankutse is trying to escape the position but Montes is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aadilou Ankutse dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Montes delivers a nice body kick.
Montes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Aadilou Ankutse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ankutse shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Montes counters with an inside leg kick.
Ankutse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Montes throws a series of punches but Ankutse avoids them all with ease.
Ankutse fails with the takedown
and Montes counters with a left and a right that stings Ankutse.
Montes stuffs the takedown attempt from Ankutse. Ankutse gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aadilou Ankutse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ankutse with a poor takedown
and Montes counters with a stiff right hand.
Ankutse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Montes swivels and escapes.
Montes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ankutse backs up against the cage.
Ankutse closes the distance and clinches up with Montes, looking for a takedown. Ankutse pushes Montes against the cage but Montes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ankutse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ankutse tries to clinch but Montes moves away
and Montes counters with a three punch combo that has Ankutse backing up. Ankutse nods at Montes to acknowledge the strikes.
Ankutse darts in and clinches Montes up against the cage.
Ankutse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ankutse has Montes up against the cage in a clinch.
Montes pushes Ankutse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montes misses with a body punch.
Montes misses with a punch to the body.
Montes blocking some punches.
Montes tries a body shot but Ankutse blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Montes.
Montes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montes can't break the clinch.
Montes digs a right hand into Ankutse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ankutse's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montes scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montes tries a body shot but Ankutse blocks it.
Ankutse prevents Montes from breaking the clinch.
Montes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Montes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ankutse tries to work over Montes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montes lands a left hand.
Ankutse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ankutse tries a body shot but Montes blocks it.
Ankutse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montes has had enough of the clinch but Ankutse keeps him there for the moment.
Ankutse struggles to land a body shot inside as Montes controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Montes.
Ankutse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montes.
A short right from Montes.
Ankutse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Montes can't find room to land a body shot as Ankutse controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ankutse has a couple of punches blocked by Montes.
Montes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Montes lands a right hand.
Ankutse swings wildly with an uppercut but Montes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ankutse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ankutse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montes lands an uppercut.
Ankutse misses with a punch to the body.
Ankutse tries to work over Montes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ankutse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ankutse tries a body shot but Montes blocks it.
Nice body punch from Montes.
A left hand lands to the body for Montes.
Montes breaks from the clinch.
Montes misses with a series of wild punches.
Montes scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ankutse tries for a takedown but Montes circles away easily
and Montes counters with a left and a right that stings Ankutse.
Montes misses with a double jab.
Ankutse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Montes misses with a few strikes there.
Humberto Montes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Montes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ankutse on the side of the head.
Montes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ankutse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montes as he jumps to the side.
Montes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Montes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humberto Montes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ankutse has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aadilou Ankutse!
Our winner, Aadilou Ankutse, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franklin Diggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Whales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggins comes to the cage accompanied by Bonfire. Patrick Whales told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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23
193 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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23
193 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Diggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Whales!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggins throws a head kick but Whales moves out of range.
Diggins throws a leg kick which misses Whales's front leg but catches the back leg as Whales tries to avoid it.
Whales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Whales.
Whales thows a body shot but no joy.
Whales misses with an uppercut.
Diggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whales.
Diggins lands with a kick to the temple. Whales shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Whales misses with a looping right.
Whales scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Whales looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggins is just out of range.
Whales throws a jab when Diggins was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Whales.
Whales throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggins.
Franklin Diggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diggins walks into a stiff left hand from Whales.
Whales digs a good body shot into Diggins's ribs.
Diggins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diggins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whales throws a jab when Diggins was well out of range.
Diggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whales.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggins wants to clinch.
Whales takes a swing at Diggins's ribcage but misses.
Whales avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Whales misses with a hook.
Diggins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Whales throws a hook but Diggins avoids it easily.
Whales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whales throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diggins's waist but Diggins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whales off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales lands a nice looking body shot.
Whales scores with a shot to the body.
Whales throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggins.
Diggins slips under a jab.
Diggins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Whales counters with a stiff right hand.
Whales blocks a head kick by Diggins.
Whales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diggins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whales somewhat.
Franklin Diggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Whales works Diggins's body with a nice hook.
Whales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whales.
Whales misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggins throws a head kick but Whales moves out of range.
Whales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Whales dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick misses from Diggins.
Whales fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggins manages to avoid it.
Diggins tries to sprawl but Whales drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diggins is looking to improve his position.
Diggins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Whales looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diggins is looking for a sweep. Whales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diggins trying to control from the bottom.
Diggins is staying active underneath Whales, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diggins tries to roll over but Whales keeps him under control.
Whales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales lands strikes from half guard.
Whales landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diggins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whales.
Whales thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diggins won't allow Whales to pass to mount.
Whales with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diggins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whales thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diggins's head.
Whales throwing shots but Diggins is blocking nicely.
Whales trying to control the pace.
Whales throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diggins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whales scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diggins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diggins wants to stand but Whales is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whales trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whales showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Whales lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diggins keeping moving, preventing Whales from controlling successfully.
Diggins is looking to sweep but instead, Whales has passed into half guard.
Whales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diggins defending well though.
Diggins is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggins wants to get back to full guard.
Whales missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diggins tries to get to full guard but Whales has control of the leg.
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. Whales connects with a nice short shot to Diggins's temple.
Diggins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whales.
Diggins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Whales working the head and body with strikes.
Diggins wants to get back to his feet.
Diggins tries to get to full guard but Whales has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whales lands a nice short elbow.
Whales tries to pass to full mount but Diggins defends it.
Whales lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whales with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Whales not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whales throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diggins is trying to control but can't.
Whales scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diggins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whales scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whales seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diggins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whales wants to free his trapped foot but Diggins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whales is taking a breather. Diggins 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.
Whales thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Diggins wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Whales takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Whales slips a nice elbow through Diggins's hands, connecting with Diggins's forehead.
Diggins is not content to let Whales control the position.
Whales content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Whales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Diggins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whales manages to avoid it.
Whales shoots in but no luck this time.
Diggins tries to move into range but Whales moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whales throws a right hand that misses
and Diggins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Whales is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Whales uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diggins avoids the body shot from Whales.
Whales shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Whales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales stopping the sweep attempt from Diggins.
Whales is working Diggins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Whales wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
Diggins wants to sweep here but Whales controlling him for the moment.
Whales trying to control but Diggins is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggins keeping full guard, as Whales tries to pass.
Diggins working a defensive guard here.
Whales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Whales!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Patrick Whales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whales lands a nice hook to Diggins's body. Diggins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diggins slips under a jab from Whales.
Whales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whales throws out a loose jab but Diggins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Diggins. No joy for Whales on that attempt.
Franklin Diggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Whales.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whales shoots in for a takedown but Diggins shows good takedown defense.
Whales avoids the head kick by Diggins.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Whales.
Franklin Diggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab lands there for Whales.
Whales misses with a looping right.
Whales throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggins counters with a big head kick but Whales shrugs it off.
Diggins misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Diggins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Whales pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whales clobbers Diggins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whales lands a nice looking body shot.
Diggins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Patrick Whales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whales swings for the body but Diggins moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggins stuffs the takedown.
Whales dips to his left and cracks Diggins with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Whales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whales 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Whales!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Worthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stig Helmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Warren Worthington!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helmer shoots in but no luck this time.
Worthington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Worthington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Stig Helmer has been cut.
Helmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Worthington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Worthington connects with a nice looking jab.
Helmer misses with a takedown attempt
and Worthington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stig Helmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helmer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Worthington tries to avoid it but Helmer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Worthington to the ground. Worthington escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Helmer has his takedown stuffed
and Worthington counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Helmer!
Helmer is rocked!
Helmer is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Worthington has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oh Helmer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Helmer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Helmer seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Worthington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Helmer's head.
Helmer looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Worthington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Helmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Worthington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Helmer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Worthington pulls his head out easily.
Helmer trying to control but Worthington postures up.
Worthington winds up and cracks Helmer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Helmer is looking to improve his position.
Worthington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmer looking for submissions off his back.
Worthington works his way into side control.
Helmer wants to get back to his feet but Worthington is dominant here and he's now got Helmer's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helmer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Helmer trying to control the hands but Worthington won't let him.
Worthington punishes Helmer with strikes from the back mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington scores with punches to the body.
Stig Helmer's cut is getting worse.
Helmer showing good submission defense here.
Worthington somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Helmer rolls, trying to escape but Worthington keeps control of the position.
Helmer breaks Worthington's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Worthington trying to control the position.
Helmer throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmer lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Helmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Worthington is on top in guard.
Worthington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Helmer kicks Worthington off and gets to his feet.
Worthington misses with a low kick.
Helmer shoots in for a takedown but Worthington shows good takedown defense.
Helmer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helmer with a poor takedown
and Worthington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stig Helmer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Worthington slaps away a takedown attempt from Helmer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Helmer shoots in for a takedown but Worthington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Worthington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stig Helmer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Worthington sizes up Helmer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Helmer shoots in for a takedown but Worthington shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Helmer.
Worthington throws a series of strikes that have Helmer backpedaling.
Nice combo by Worthington! Oh, that's hurt him - Helmer falls to the canvas and Worthington follows him into side control.
Jeez, Stig Helmer's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worthington lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Helmer! Worthington senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Helmer out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Warren Worthington!
A victorious Warren Worthington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soham Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalashnikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Leningrad Cowboys - Those Were The Days. Vyacheslav Kalashnikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Soham Roy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vyacheslav Kalashnikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soham Roy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalashnikov lands with a straight right. Roy didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Soham Roy has been cut.
Roy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kalashnikov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalashnikov prevents Roy from improving position.
Roy working the ground and pound but Kalashnikov is defending the strikes.
Roy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kalashnikov is avoiding damage well.
Kalashnikov parries the strikes from Roy easily there. Roy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kalashnikov to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kalashnikov parries the strikes from Roy easily there. Roy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kalashnikov to escape.
An elbow from Roy crashes against the mat.
Roy is trying to ground and pound but Kalashnikov uses the momentary lack of control by Roy to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kalashnikov keeps working.
Roy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalashnikov trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roy lands a nice short elbow.
Kalashnikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roy with the ground and pound but Kalashnikov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy stands and throws Kalashnikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kalashnikov keeping his opponent close.
Roy taking a breather here.
Roy working the strikes but Kalashnikov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy lands strikes from half guard.
Kalashnikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roy.
Roy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roy working over Kalashnikov with some ground and pound. Kalashnikov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roy stalling.
Kalashnikov is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kalashnikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kalashnikov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Roy.
Roy throws an elbow that misses. Kalashnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roy's guard. Nice move by Kalashnikov!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalashnikov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roy working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soham Roy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soham Roy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalashnikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov misses the shot to the body.
Kalashnikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kalashnikov sprawls well initially but Roy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kalashnikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Soham Roy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roy throwing shots but Kalashnikov is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalashnikov defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kalashnikov won't allow Roy to pass to mount.
Roy is trying to control the action in half guard but Kalashnikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalashnikov defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roy lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy is controlling the pace.
Roy thows a huge punch but Kalashnikov dodges it nicely.
Roy throws a strike but Kalashnikov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Roy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kalashnikov is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roy throwing strikes from guard but Kalashnikov blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roy throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalashnikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roy is in close to Kalashnikov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy postures up in Kalashnikov's guard and throws a big left but Kalashnikov blocks it.
Roy lands a couple of digs.
Roy throws a big right hand that misses.
Roy controlling from the top position.
Roy with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soham Roy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Soham Roy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Roy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalashnikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kalashnikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roy throws the left hand but Kalashnikov avoids the punch easily.
Kalashnikov throws out a leg kick but Roy moves out of range and Kalashnikov only half commits.
Roy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kalashnikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Roy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalashnikov.
Roy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kalashnikov sprawls well initially but Roy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kalashnikov defending well though.
Roy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy misses with a head shot. Kalashnikov uses the momentum to regain guard.
Roy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roy works over Kalashnikov with some ground and pound from guard.
Roy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roy postures up in Kalashnikov's guard and throws a big left but Kalashnikov blocks it.
Roy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalashnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalashnikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kalashnikov keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kalashnikov wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
Roy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roy throws an elbow that misses. Kalashnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roy's guard. Nice move by Kalashnikov!
Roy has Kalashnikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Roy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalashnikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Roy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy trying to control but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.
Roy throws an elbow that misses. Kalashnikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roy's guard. Nice move by Kalashnikov!
Kalashnikov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roy trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soham Roy really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soham Roy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roy tries for a takedown but Kalashnikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kalashnikov moves away from the strike by Roy.
Roy punishes Kalashnikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Roy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kalashnikov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Roy working the head with strikes.
Kalashnikov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kalashnikov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Roy working the ground and pound but Kalashnikov is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kalashnikov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Roy working over Kalashnikov with some ground and pound. Kalashnikov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roy throws a strike but Kalashnikov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Roy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalashnikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalashnikov is retaining full guard.
Kalashnikov keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kalashnikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roy.
Roy throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalashnikov is trying to keep Roy in close.
Kalashnikov has momentary wrist control but Roy slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalashnikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalashnikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roy trying to control but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.
Roy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy trying to control but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kalashnikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roy landing with the ground and pound.
Roy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roy stands and throws Kalashnikov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roy trying to control the action but Kalashnikov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soham Roy dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Soham Roy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot.
Roy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalashnikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roy misses with a looping right.
Roy takes a swing at Kalashnikov's ribcage but misses.
Kalashnikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalashnikov throws the kick towards the body but Roy avoids it.
Roy misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roy swings for the body but Kalashnikov moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalashnikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roy.
Nice shot lands for Roy.
Roy misses with a wild body shot.
Roy avoids the head kick by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kalashnikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roy lands a lovely overhand right.
Roy throws a big shot that misses.
Roy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalashnikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalashnikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roy's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kalashnikov.
Kalashnikov lands a leg kick that knocks Roy off balance momentarily.
Kalashnikov lands a jab to the head.
Roy stuns Kalashnikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kalashnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalashnikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roy checks it well.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roy scores with a nice right hand.
Kalashnikov connects with a crisp jab.
Kalashnikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy scores with a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kalashnikov slips a jab from Roy.
Roy throws an overhand right that lands on Kalashnikov's shoulder, as Kalashnikov tries to avoid the shot.
Roy dives in and scores a takedown into Kalashnikov's guard.
Roy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalashnikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roy is one step ahead there.
Roy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy wants to control from the top but Kalashnikov keeps moving.
Roy forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soham Roy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soham Roy!
Soham Roy is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Soham Roy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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