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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dell Optiplex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Wyrm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wyrm's choice of entrance music: Don't Tread by Damn Yankees. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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156 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dell Optiplex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Winston Wyrm!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Optiplex tries to clinch but Wyrm is having none of it.
Wyrm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wyrm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wyrm unloading with bombs!
Wyrm controlling from the full mount.
Wyrm scoring with strikes but Optiplex is staying in there.
Wyrm connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Optiplex is rocked!
Wyrm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Optiplex in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Optiplex is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Wyrm drops a big elbow. That's hurt Optiplex! More shots from Wyrm and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Winston Wyrm!
A victorious Winston Wyrm 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 Byron Mondella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phrisbee OReiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OReiley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shoot To Thrill. Phrisbee OReiley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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148 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byron Mondella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phrisbee OReiley!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OReiley looks for a takedown but Mondella sprawls well.
OReiley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mondella defends it nicely.
Mondella drives through with a takedown into OReiley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mondella has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OReiley working for a triangle but Mondella defends it easily.
Mondella trying to control the position from guard on top but OReiley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondella controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OReiley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mondella can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mondella got a little sloppy there for a moment and OReiley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondella has managed to get both his arms back between OReiley's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondella trying to control the position from guard on top but OReiley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondella looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondella got a little sloppy there for a moment and OReiley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondella has managed to get both his arms back between OReiley's legs - danger averted.
Mondella's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mondella seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down OReiley for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OReiley is keeping the position for now.
Byron Mondella has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mondella slaps away a takedown attempt from OReiley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Byron Mondella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phrisbee OReiley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Mondella misses
and OReiley counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mondella's guard now.
Mondella controls OReiley momentarily but OReiley frees himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OReiley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mondella throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
OReiley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OReiley trying to control but Mondella is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OReiley won't allow Mondella to sweep him here.
Mondella is controlling OReiley's posture.
OReiley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mondella wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondella is working hard here to advance position.
Mondella not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OReiley postures up in Mondella's guard and throws a big left but Mondella blocks it.
OReiley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OReiley drops back looking for a leg! Mondella is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mondella manages to kick OReiley off! OReiley jumps back into Mondella's guard.
Mondella on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mondella tries to get out of the position.
Mondella tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondella is controlling OReiley's posture.
OReiley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondella is keeping the position for now.
Mondella is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OReiley slips nicely into half guard.
Mondella keeps control of the position for the meantime.
OReiley is looking for a kimura here.
Mondella slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
OReiley chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mondella trying to keep a closed guard but OReiley is proving a slippery customer.
Mondella keeping moving, preventing OReiley from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phrisbee OReiley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mondella throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OReiley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mondella is in OReiley's guard.
OReiley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mondella looking to pass the guard.
Mondella is looking to work some ground and pound but OReiley has wrist control.
OReiley looking for a sweep. Not yet OReiley, not yet.
Mondella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondella sitting in guard here, content to control.
OReiley keeping moving, preventing Mondella from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mondella looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Byron Mondella wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
OReiley scores a takedown into full mount!
OReiley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
OReiley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
OReiley looking for a guillotine from mount but Mondella is having none of it.
OReiley moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mondella has worked his arm free - good work by Mondella!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondella is looking to reverse the position.
OReiley throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mondella tries to improve position but can't.
Mondella managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by OReiley.
Mondella might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mondella struggling a bit here.
Mondella is looking for a sweep.
OReiley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OReiley tries for a kimura but Mondella is defending well.
OReiley has hold of Mondella's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mondella tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - OReiley cranks the arm and Mondella screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mondella, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Phrisbee OReiley!
A very excited looking Phrisbee OReiley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ville Galle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stran Gler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ville Galle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stran Gler!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gler did well to prevent Galle getting side control.
Gler is looking to improve his position.
Galle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gler keeps working.
Galle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galle pulls his head out easily.
Galle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Galle prevents Gler from improving his position.
Gler looking for submissions off his back.
Gler is looking for a sweep. Galle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galle 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.
Gler gets back to full guard.
Gler controls Galle momentarily but Galle frees himself.
Galle wants to pass the guard but Gler is keeping the position.
Gler managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gler is on top in guard.
Gler with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gler cracks Galle with a solid left hand.
Galle working a defensive guard but Gler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Galle tries to bench press Gler off him but Gler keeps the position.
Galle is working hard here to advance position.
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!
Gler wants to control but Galle is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galle is looking to regain half guard here but Gler keeps moving and retains side control.
Gler looks up at the clock and then as Galle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galle is not content to let Gler control the position.
Gler laying and praying for a moment but Galle takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galle is refusing to be controlled, as Gler sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stran Gler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gler has a takedown stuffed.
Gler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gler keeps the fight on the outside.
Ville Galle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gler looking to control.
Gler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gler keeping moving, preventing Galle from controlling successfully.
Galle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galle is fighting to break Gler's control of his arms but Gler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gler has his foot on Galle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Galle works his way back into a safe position though.
Galle looking to sit in guard and control but Gler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gler trying to control but Galle is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gler trying to control but Galle is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galle trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Galle looking for subs off his back but Gler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Galle manages to get to full guard.
Galle wants to sweep but no luck.
Galle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gler defends well.
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.
Galle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gler throws a strike but Galle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galle defends well.
Galle trying to control the position from guard on top but Gler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gler's guard.
Gler wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gler trying to hold on to Galle's head to control him but Galle postures up.
Gler is trying to get back to full guard.
Gler is not content to let Galle control the position.
Galle trying to pass the guard but Gler defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Galle trying to control the position from guard on top but Gler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Galle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gler is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Galle postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stran Gler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Galle tries to close the distance and clinch but Gler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Galle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Galle connects with a high kick.
Gler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Galle counters with a stiff right hand.
Gler tries a head kick but it misses.
Galle has managed to clinch.
Gler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gler tries to pull guard but Galle won't allow it.
Ville Galle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stran Gler.
Galle scores with a hook to the body.
Galle stalling in the clinch but Gler improves position.
Galle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galle jumps into guard, dragging Gler to the mat.
Galle wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gler is aware though and is defending well.
Gler throws a big elbow that misses.
Gler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gler has managed to get both his arms back between Galle's legs - danger averted.
Galle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gler controls the pace.
Galle wants to stand up but Gler is controlling him.
Galle looking for a guillotine here but Gler defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galle wants to sweep here but Gler controlling him for the moment.
Galle is trying to control the position but Gler postures up.
Gler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stran Gler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Galle 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.
Gler forces his way into half guard.
Gler is looking to advance position but Galle won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gler trying to control from Galle's half guard. Galle has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Galle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Galle working a defensive guard but Gler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Galle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gler passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Galle!
Galle is working to get back to half guard.
Gler throws a strike there. Galle manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Gler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Galle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gler passes Galle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Galle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gler 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stran Gler!
After the big win, Stran Gler made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BioPharm Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Surangel Oiterong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oiterong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, American Idiot. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Surangel Oiterong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter North!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oiterong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oiterong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Oiterong.
North is looking to clinch but Oiterong is avoiding it.
North tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oiterong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oiterong tries to keep at a distance but North has taken the fight into the clinch.
North lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Surangel Oiterong has been cut.
Oiterong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
North lands with a short punch from the clinch.
North is leaning against Oiterong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oiterong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
North comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
North lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oiterong backwards.
North swings wildly with an uppercut but Oiterong uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oiterong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
North working aggressively here.
North swings away with an uppercut that misses.
North makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
North lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
North throws an elbow but it misses.
Oiterong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oiterong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. North doesn't seem bothered though.
North tries to clinch but Oiterong moves out of range.
North wants to clinch but Oiterong slips to the side
and North takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oiterong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oiterong throws a nice looking combination but North bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
North looks to clinch
and Oiterong counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oiterong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
North tries to clinch but Oiterong is having none of it.
North takes a jab right on the kisser.
North tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oiterong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oiterong stuns North with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Oiterong.
Oiterong thuds a left hand into North's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
North moves to clinch but Oiterong breaks away
and North takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
North tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oiterong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
North fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oiterong scores with a body shot.
Oiterong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
North tries to clinch up
and Oiterong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
North closes the distance but Oiterong moves to the side
and Oiterong counters with a two punch combo.
North looks to clinch
and Oiterong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
North fails in his attempt to clinch.
North darts in trying to clinch
and Oiterong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
North tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oiterong counters with a series of strikes. North will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Oiterong does no damage.
Peter North seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
North has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oiterong finds it's way round the side to connect with North's head.
Oiterong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
North has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oiterong finds it's way round the side to connect with North's head.
Oiterong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oiterong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oiterong connects with a single shot there.
North gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oiterong cracks North with a good jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oiterong scores with a nice strike.
North tries to move into range but Oiterong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Surangel Oiterong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Surangel Oiterong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
North closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oiterong counters with a stiff right hand.
Oiterong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oiterong counters with a one-two to the body.
North has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oiterong swats away the attempt to clinch by North.
Oiterong connects with a single shot there.
North has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oiterong tries to circle away but North has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from North.
Oiterong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, North throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oiterong is trying to break the clinch but North has him pressed against the cage.
Oiterong tries to break the clinch but North is controlling the position.
Oiterong blocks an elbow strike.
North lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
North keeps control of Oiterong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oiterong is trying to break the clinch but North has him pressed against the cage.
Oiterong is trying to push North away but North has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for North.
North pushes off an throws an elbow but Oiterong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
North lands an elbow inside.
North lands an elbow just above Oiterong 's eye.
Oiterong is looking to break free of the clinch but North has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
North fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
North lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
North tries a body shot but Oiterong blocks it.
North with an attempt at a knee that misses.
North makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, North just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oiterong's brow.
North misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, North just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oiterong's brow.
A nice left hand lands by North.
Oiterong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
North fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
North using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oiterong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
North keeps control of Oiterong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, North scores with a nice short uppercut.
North creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oiterong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
North doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oiterong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
North tries a knee to the head but Oiterong blocks it.
North tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
North misses with a knee to the head.
North is breathing heavily.
Oiterong is trying to break the clinch but North has him pressed against the cage.
Oiterong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
North throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Oiterong is trying to push North away but North has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oiterong is trying to break the clinch but North has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oiterong.
North pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oiterong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
North drops his hands momentarily and Oiterong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oiterong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before North has time to react.
Oiterong lands with a straight right. North didn't see that one coming.
Surangel Oiterong is winning the standup battle so far.
North on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oiterong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as North backs up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Oiterong finds it's target.
Oiterong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Oiterong cracks North with a good jab.
Oiterong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of North's head.
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 Surangel Oiterong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Surangel Oiterong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oiterong digs a good body shot into North's ribs.
Oiterong stuns North with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oiterong scores with a jab.
Oiterong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent North stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
North closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oiterong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
North tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oiterong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oiterong counters with a stiff right hand.
North tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oiterong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North drops his hands momentarily and Oiterong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oiterong tests North's chin there with a solid looking shot.
North tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oiterong misses with a wild combination.
North closes the distance but Oiterong moves to the side
enabling Oiterong to counter with a crisp jab.
Oiterong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
North is looking to clinch but Oiterong is avoiding it.
A jab from Oiterong does it's job there.
Oiterong connects with a good right hand that stumbles North. North circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donk. Oiterong catches North right on the button with a cross.
Oiterong connects with a good right hand that stumbles North. North circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Oiterong catches North right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
North moves in looking to clinch but Oiterong pushes him off.
North tries to clinch up
and Oiterong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
North tries to clinch but Oiterong moves away
enabling Oiterong to counter with a crisp jab.
North is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Oiterong.
North tries to clinch up but Oiterong circles away and keeps his distance.
A right-left combo lands from Oiterong.
North closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oiterong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
North on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oiterong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
North darts in trying to clinch
and North takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oiterong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
North moves to clinch but Oiterong breaks away
and Oiterong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
North takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
North takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A combination from Oiterong does no damage.
North is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oiterong throws a series of punches but North avoids them all with ease.
Surangel Oiterong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
North tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oiterong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
North takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oiterong lands with a hook. North tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North is looking to clinch but Oiterong is avoiding it.
Oiterong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oiterong scores with a nice right hand.
North takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
North moves to clinch but Oiterong breaks away
and Oiterong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
North closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oiterong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peter North has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oiterong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oiterong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
North takes one to the side of the head.
Oiterong scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Surangel Oiterong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oiterong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surangel Oiterong!
After winning the bout, Surangel Oiterong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darrell Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Camel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Only God Can Judge Me. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrell Miles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Camel !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miles throws a sloppy body shot
and Camel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Miles throws a right hand that Camel ducks under and follows up with a left that Camel also avoids with ease.
Miles misses with a two punch combination.
Camel lands with a right hand.
Miles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miles gets a double leg takedown into Camel 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Camel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miles.
Camel has control of Miles's left arm, preventing Miles from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miles throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camel has Miles pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Camel was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Miles misses with a wild body shot.
Miles leaves Camel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miles blocks a jab.
Miles blocks a head kick by Camel .
Miles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Miles misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Miles.
Camel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miles throws a series of punches but Camel moves out of range.
Nice shot by Miles.
Camel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miles.
Miles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Camel did well to prevent Miles getting side control.
Camel wants to control but Miles is keeping busy.
Miles trying to control from half guard but Camel is working away.
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!
Miles is pressing down on Camel 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camel is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camel defending well though.
Miles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miles throwing shots but Camel is blocking nicely.
Camel looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camel manages to get to full guard.
Miles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miles 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.
Camel 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.
Camel trying to control the position.
Miles postures up in Camel 's guard and throws a big left but Camel blocks it.
Miles is looking to work some ground and pound but Camel has wrist control.
Miles won't allow Camel to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Camel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miles.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camel is keeping the position for now.
Camel controlling Miles's posture.
Camel keeping full guard, as Miles tries to pass.
Camel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miles.
Miles is in close to Camel 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miles preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camel pulls Miles in to control the position.
Miles wants to control from the top but Camel keeps moving.
Miles postures up in Camel 's guard and throws a big left but Camel blocks it.
Camel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Miles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Camel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camel misses with a low kick.
Miles blocks a leg kick.
Camel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miles as he jumps to the side.
Camel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miles blocks a jab.
Miles shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Camel as he jumps to the side.
A shot to the body from Camel misses
and Miles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Miles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles wants to control but Camel is keeping him busy.
Miles in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Camel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miles off and has taken his back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miles avoids the strikes from Camel .
Camel tries to get the hooks in deep but Miles pushed the leg off.
Miles breaks Camel 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Miles throwing strikes from guard but Camel blocks nicely.
Miles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camel keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Camel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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!
Miles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Camel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there.
Miles is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Miles throws a strike but Camel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Camel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Camel stopping the sweep attempt from Miles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Camel stopping the sweep attempt from Miles.
Camel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Camel throws a big elbow that misses.
Camel wants to control from the top but Miles keeps moving.
Camel stopping the sweep attempt from Miles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles lands some strikes from the bottom.
Camel won't allow Miles to sweep him here.
Miles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camel 's guard.
Camel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there.
Miles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Camel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Camel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miles!
Miles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrell Miles dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Camel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miles lands a lovely overhand right.
Miles lands the left hand.
Miles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miles walks into a stiff left hand from Camel .
Miles looks to score with a jab to the body but Camel is just out of range.
Miles shoots in but no luck this time.
Miles scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Camel throws out a loose jab but Miles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camel tries to bum rush Miles with a series of wild strikes but Miles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles loads up on a big right hand but Camel slips the punch.
Miles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camel was well out of range. Poor timing from Miles.
Nice cross by Miles.
Miles has a takedown stuffed.
Camel throws a push kick but Miles slaps the foot to one side.
Miles dips to his left and cracks Camel with an uppercut!
Miles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camel misses with an uppercut. Miles saw that one coming.
Camel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles looks to score with a jab to the body but Camel is just out of range.
Miles fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Camel misses with a head kick.
Miles thows a body shot but no joy.
Miles fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrell Miles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camel throws a head kick but Miles moves out of range.
Camel gets caught napping as Miles dives in and scores a takedown. Camel manages to retain 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!
Camel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles throwing strikes from guard but Camel blocks nicely.
Miles throws a big right hand that misses.
Miles preventing the sweep.
Darrell Miles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miles trying to control but Camel is working from the bottom.
Miles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe Camel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miles stays in close to Camel 's body and controls the position.
Camel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miles is one step ahead there.
Miles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miles has managed to get both his arms back between Camel 's legs - danger averted.
Camel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camel is keeping the position for now.
Camel throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but Camel is retaining full guard.
Miles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Camel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miles manages to get himself to full guard.
Miles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camel 's guard.
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.
Camel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Camel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrell Miles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miles 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrell Miles!
During a confident post fight interview, Darrell Miles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juha Mieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagdiyev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Prodigy - Firestarter 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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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juha Mieto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Borat Sagdiyev!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagdiyev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mieto pinned against the cage. Mieto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mieto is looking to slow Sagdiyev down with leg kicks.
Sagdiyev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sagdiyev wants to free his trapped foot but Mieto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sagdiyev 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.
Sagdiyev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mieto has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagdiyev wants to advance to full mount but Mieto doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sagdiyev wants to pass the guard but Mieto is keeping the position.
Sagdiyev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mieto dives on top into guard.
Mieto stays in close to Sagdiyev's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sagdiyev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mieto looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mieto is defending well. Sagdiyev quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mieto has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sagdiyev celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Borat Sagdiyev!
Borat Sagdiyev took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I arrived in America with clothings, US dollars, and a jar of gypsy tears to protect me from AIDS'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horace Buckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasheed Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kendrick Lamar - HiiiPower 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Horace Buckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Willis!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis dives in and grabs Buckle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buckle pushes down on Willis's head and hops out.
Buckle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buckle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buckle throws a head kick but Willis moves out of range.
Horace Buckle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Buckle.
Willis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buckle closes the distance and clinches.
Willis pushes off an throws an elbow but Buckle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckle.
Nice body punch from Buckle - that landed with a thud.
Buckle misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Buckle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Willis digs a right hand into Buckle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buckle's gas tank.
Buckle blocks an uppercut.
Willis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Willis has a couple of punches blocked by Buckle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Willis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buckle has picked Willis up - he's going for a ride! Buckle dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Buckle prevents Willis from improving his position.
Willis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Willis trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis wants to get back to full guard.
Willis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis trying to control from the bottom.
Buckle stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Willis stuns Buckle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horace Buckle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasheed Willis.
Buckle tries to clinch but Willis is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buckle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Willis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Buckle misses.
Willis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Buckle counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis takes one to the side of the head.
Buckle tests Willis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buckle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Willis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Buckle to the ground. Willis is now in Buckle's guard.
Willis passes Buckle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Willis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buckle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Willis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buckle sees it coming and defends easily.
Buckle is trying to stand back up but Willis is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckle scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Willis manages to mount him!
Willis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Buckle can't escape the position.
Buckle is squirming around, avoiding Willis's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buckle is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buckle sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Willis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buckle defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Buckle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Willis shoots in but no luck this time.
Buckle misses with a few strikes there.
Buckle throws a body punch but Willis moves out of range.
Willis misses with a wild combination.
Buckle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Willis circles away quickly and effectively.
Buckle blocks a jab.
Willis gets the takedown into side control.
Buckle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Willis's best efforts.
Buckle is trying to get back to full guard.
Buckle is trying to control but can't.
Buckle wants to improve his position but Willis is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis is looking to stall here but Buckle recovers full guard.
Willis tries to free his leg and advance position but Buckle is retaining full guard.
Buckle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Buckle is keeping the position.
Willis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Willis has gone for a leg lock! Buckle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Willis's guard.
Willis working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckle trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buckle defends it easily.
Willis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Willis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buckle looking to sit in guard and control but Willis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckle working a defensive guard here.
Willis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buckle is keeping the position for now.
Buckle has his feet on Willis's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Willis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buckle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buckle gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckle wants to take the fight to the mat but Willis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Buckle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Willis misses with a punch on the inside.
Buckle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willis misses with a double jab
and Buckle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Horace Buckle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buckle misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Buckle misses its intended target.
Buckle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Buckle.
No joy there for Willis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rasheed Willis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Buckle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Willis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Willis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buckle is trying to defend but Willis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Willis controlling the pace.
Willis is looking for a kimura but Buckle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Willis to get the leverage.
Willis 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.
Willis thows a huge punch but Buckle dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis slows the pace down in half guard.
Buckle is staying active underneath Willis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buckle is trying to stand up here but Willis is controlling him well.
Rasheed Willis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Buckle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Buckle. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis swats away the attempt to clinch by Buckle.
Willis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buckle.
A lazy body kick from Buckle
and Willis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Willis trying to control but Buckle is working from the bottom.
Willis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buckle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Willis manages to get himself to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Willis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Willis working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Willis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Buckle is on top in guard.
Buckle trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
Buckle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Willis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buckle is one step ahead there.
Willis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buckle defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buckle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Willis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Buckle has picked Willis up and slammed him! Willis can't keep hold of the triangle and Buckle manages to pass to side control!
Buckle stands up and beckons Willis to his feet.
Horace Buckle is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Willis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckle working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasheed Willis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Willis 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Thunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell comes into the arena with LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. Thunders is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ain't That A Kick In The Head by Dean Martin. This should be fireworks!
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaun Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Thunders!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thunders at a distance.
Russell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Russell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunders circles away quickly and effectively.
Russell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Russell moves away from the strike by Thunders.
Russell misses with the combination.
Russell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thunders is out of range.
Thunders tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Russell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunders.
Thunders keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Russell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunders circles away quickly and effectively.
Russell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thunders stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thunders scores with a nice right hand.
Thunders misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thunders is able to avoid easily.
Russell throws an overhand right that lands on Thunders's shoulder, as Thunders tries to avoid the shot.
Thunders rushes Russell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Russell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thunders is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russell.
Still in the clinch, Russell scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Russell.
Russell scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Johnny Thunders has been cut.
Russell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thunders's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunders.
Russell keeps control of Thunders as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell struggles to land a body shot inside as Thunders controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Russell.
Russell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Russell.
Thunders blocks an uppercut.
Russell prevents Thunders from breaking the clinch.
Russell throws a head punch that misses.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Thunders.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunders.
Russell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell misses with the head strike.
Thunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunders misses with a looping left.
Thunders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Russell misses with a straight right.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
Thunders scores with a push kick.
Thunders cracks Russell with an open hand slap.
Thunders avoids the body shot from Russell.
A telegraphed right hand from Russell misses the target.
Russell connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Russell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Russell lands with a straight right. Thunders didn't see that one coming.
Thunders keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Russell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thunders connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Russell scrambles back to his feet.
Russell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunders scoring well with a low kick there.
Russell just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunders tries to close the distance and clinch but Russell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A left lands for Thunders.
Thunders 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.
Russell lands with a shot to the body.
Thunders bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Russell's head backwards.
Russell is rocked!
A jab from Thunders misses.
Russell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thunders throws a monster overhand right that drops Russell! Thunders follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Thunders!
Johnny Thunders 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Goc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tedd Strongham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goc comes to the cage accompanied by Two Steps From Hell - ASAP. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacek Goc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tedd Strongham!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goc scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goc misses with a straight left.
Goc blocks a low kick nicely.
Goc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strongham.
Goc throws a half hearted mid kick.
Goc pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goc lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strongham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goc.
Strongham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strongham ducks under a wild hook from Goc.
Goc throws a low kick but Strongham moves out of range easily.
Goc fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strongham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy body kick from Goc
and Strongham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strongham needs to keep his hands up - Goc had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Tedd Strongham has been cut.
Strongham misses with a leg kick
and Goc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goc thows a body kick. Strongham tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goc manages to avoid it.
Goc connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Strongham blocks the low kick.
Strongham throws a body kick that misses.
Strongham avoids the body shot from Goc.
Goc scores with a shot to the body.
Strongham checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strongham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goc manages to avoid it.
Goc misses with a body kick.
Strongham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goc can pounce on him.
Goc throws the left hand but Strongham avoids the punch easily.
Goc throws out a loose jab but Strongham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goc 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 Strongham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strongham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goc looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goc throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goc throws a body kick that misses.
Goc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strongham.
Goc lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strongham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strongham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goc on the side of the head.
Goc moves away from the strike by Strongham.
Goc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strongham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Goc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strongham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strongham misses with a hook.
Goc avoids the head kick by Strongham.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goc moves out of range of the body kick.
Strongham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Goc.
Strongham moves into range and connects with a jab.
A combination from Strongham does no damage.
Strongham throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goc. That's going to slow Strongham down.
Goc looks to land a right hand but Strongham moved out of range.
Strongham's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strongham throws a looping overhand right but Goc ducks down to avoid it.
Strongham throws a body punch but Goc moves out of range.
Strongham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strongham attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goc avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goc misses with a body kick.
Goc on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goc fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strongham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strongham. Goc shrugs it off though.
Strongham moves out of range of the body kick from Goc.
Goc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strongham was well out of range. Poor timing from Goc.
Strongham thuds his shin into the meat of Goc's side.
Strongham darts in and clinches Goc up against the cage.
Strongham swings wildly with an uppercut but Goc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strongham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strongham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goc's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goc.
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 Jacek Goc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tedd Strongham's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Strongham on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goc. Goc obviously looking to wear him down.
Goc moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Goc scores with a head kick.
Goc throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Goc scores with a kick to the midsection.
Strongham thows a leg kick but Goc checks it
and Goc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strongham scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Strongham.
Goc lands a glancing blow to the side of Strongham's head.
Strongham is looking to score with low kicks.
Strongham misses the shot to the body.
Strongham tries to land a front kick but Goc steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strongham pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goc is out of range and Strongham settles back down.
Strongham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goc cracks Strongham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strongham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goc throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strongham connects with a leg kick. Goc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Goc cracks Strongham with an open hand slap.
Goc cracks Strongham with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goc misses the shot to the body.
Goc lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strongham's sensitive parts.
Goc fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strongham is out of range.
Goc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strongham lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Goc.
Goc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strongham circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strongham lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goc 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 Strongham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strongham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goc tries to land a front kick but Strongham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strongham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goc moves away.
Strongham blocks a head kick by Goc.
Goc throws a body punch but Strongham moves out of range.
Strongham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strongham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goc.
Strongham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goc.
Strongham lands a glancing blow to the side of Goc's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goc 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 Strongham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strongham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strongham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goc counters with a low kick, right behind Strongham 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongham throws a low kick, looking for Goc's leg but Goc calmly moves out of range.
Strongham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from Goc is predictable there
and Strongham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goc's knee momentarily.
Strongham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strongham cracks the inside of Goc's front leg.
Strongham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goc moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Strongham drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strongham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strongham checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jacek Goc is winning the standup battle so far.
Strongham stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strongham misses with a low kick.
Strongham misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strongham lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goc misses with a looping left.
Strongham blocks the body kick.
Strongham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strongham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Strongham.
Goc takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Goc lands a nice looking body kick.
Goc scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Strongham scores with a leg kick.
Goc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strongham moves out of range of the body kick.
Goc throws a body kick that misses.
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 Jacek Goc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tedd Strongham's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goc connects with a body shot.
Strongham thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Goc misses the target.
Goc misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goc checks a leg kick.
Goc tries to land a leg kick but Strongham saw it coming and moves away.
Strongham tries a head kick but it misses.
Strongham moves out of range as Goc strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strongham. That's going to slow Goc down.
Strongham throws a head kick that misses.
Goc looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goc lands with a thumping leg kick.
Strongham blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goc misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Goc.
Strongham is looking to slow Goc down with leg kicks.
Strongham attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Goc lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goc throws a leg kick
and Strongham counters with a one-two to the body.
Strongham fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goc is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Strongham.
Goc throws a series of punches but Strongham moves out of range.
Goc walks into a left hand.
Strongham misses with a head kick.
Strongham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strongham throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goc stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goc. Strongham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goc sizes up Strongham with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strongham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goc connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strongham scrambles back to his feet.
Goc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strongham manages to avoid it.
Goc throws a wild body kick that Strongham sees coming a mile off.
Goc misses the jab.
Strongham has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goc.
A swing and a miss from Goc.
Goc cracks the inside of Strongham's front leg.
Strongham lands a jab to Goc's midsection.
Strongham misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goc.
Strongham throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strongham moves into the clinch successfully.
Goc blocks a body shot from Strongham.
Strongham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goc blocks a body shot from Strongham.
Strongham lands a hook that snaps the head of Goc backwards.
Goc is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Strongham pushes Goc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strongham misses with a hook. Goc ducked under it nicely.
Goc throws a head kick but Strongham moves out of range.
Strongham connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goc connects with a solid leg kick.
Goc cracks the inside of Strongham's front leg.
Goc misses with a low kick.
Goc scores with a push kick.
A swing and a miss from Strongham.
Goc takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strongham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goc takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Strongham scores with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goc throws a head kick that misses
and Strongham counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strongham drives through and clinches with Goc against the cage.
Strongham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goc backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedd Strongham really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tedd Strongham's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strongham defending well as Goc loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Strongham.
Strongham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Strongham there.
Goc thows a leg kick but Strongham checks it
and Strongham counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Goc misses with a low kick as Strongham jumps back.
Strongham 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.
Goc throws a leg kick but Strongham checks it.
Strongham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goc.
Goc connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strongham's hands.
Strongham explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Strongham misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goc throws a head kick but Strongham moves out of range.
Strongham misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Strongham misses its intended target.
Strongham throws a big shot that misses.
Strongham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goc misses with a head kick.
Goc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strongham looks to land a body kick but Goc moved away.
Strongham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strongham throws a low kick but Goc moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goc scores with a head kick.
Strongham throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strongham looks to land a right hand but Goc moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Strongham.
Strongham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goc.
Goc looks for the body kick but Strongham saw that one coming.
Goc looks to throw the jab but Strongham is out of range.
Strongham throws a front kick that sends Goc stumbling back into the cage.
Strongham misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Goc avoids a kick to the body.
Goc thows a leg kick but Strongham checks it
and Strongham counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strongham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strongham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goc 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 Strongham has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strongham and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strongham motions for Goc to come forward. Strongham throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goc lands a slapping body shot.
Goc throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goc misses with a kick to the body.
Goc throws a leg kick which misses Strongham's front leg but catches the back leg as Strongham tries to avoid it.
Strongham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goc throws a hook but Strongham avoids it easily.
Strongham checks a low kick from Goc.
Strongham throws a leg kick but Goc checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goc tries to land a leg kick but Strongham saw it coming and moves away.
Strongham walks into a jab.
Goc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strongham.
Goc looks to score with a jab to the body but Strongham is just out of range.
Strongham feints and then cracks Goc's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goc down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strongham throws a leg kick
and Goc counters with a solid body kick.
Strongham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gocs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Strongham moves out of range as Goc throws a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goc.
Strongham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goc. That did some damage!
Goc looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tedd Strongham dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tedd Strongham's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Strongham throws a head kick but Goc moves out of range.
Strongham blocks a head kick by Goc.
Goc tries to keep at a distance but Strongham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strongham misses with a punch on the inside.
Goc stalls.
Goc is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Strongham is keeping busy.
Strongham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strongham blocks a body shot from Goc.
Strongham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strongham throws a low kick but Goc moves out of range easily.
Strongham takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strongham scores with a nice right hand.
Strongham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strongham lands a slapping body shot.
Strongham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goc moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Goc misses with the body kick
and Strongham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strongham throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strongham throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Goc counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strongham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goc.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strongham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strongham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goc.
Goc lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Goc.
Goc throws an overhand right that lands on Strongham's shoulder, as Strongham tries to avoid the shot.
Goc misses with a straight left.
Strongham throws a sloppy head kick and Goc moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Strongham. Beautiful body shot.
Goc throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Goc.
Goc scores with a spinning back kick!
Strongham is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A big left from Strongham misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goc tried to score with a low kick but Strongham checks it.
Strongham closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Strongham throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strongham.
Strongham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goc taking a breather.
Strongham lands a knee to the head.
Goc blocks a body shot from Strongham.
A short uppercut from Strongham.
Strongham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Strongham breaks from the clinch.
Strongham doesn't manage to clinch there - Goc circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strongham jabs Goc to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strongham throws a leg kick but Goc sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Strongham finds it's target.
Good leg kick by Goc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goc tries to land a front kick but Strongham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goc tries to bum rush Strongham with a series of wild strikes but Strongham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strongham missing with a left hand there. Goc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goc throws a combination that misses
and Strongham counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goc looks to throw a body kick
and Strongham counters with a body kick that stops Goc in his tracks momentarily.
Goc fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strongham has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strongham thumps Goc with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tedd Strongham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strongham 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tedd Strongham!
Tedd Strongham is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Tedd Strongham misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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