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Galaxy 17: Mein Herz Brennt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Martello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Martello is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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288 lbs
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255 lbs
13 - 25 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Phoenix !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Martello!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martello throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phoenix 's waist but Phoenix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Martello off to one side.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Martello takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Max Martello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martello misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Martello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
Phoenix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Martello.
Simon Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Martello.
Jab, jab by Phoenix - just one landing.
Phoenix lands a really nice looking cross but Martello seems unphased.
Martello tries to clinch up.
Phoenix with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix tests Martello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Phoenix lands.
Good exchange - Phoenix coming out on top.
Phoenix cracks Martello with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martello walks into a left hand.
Phoenix stuns Martello with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phoenix scoring well with a low kick there.
Martello shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phoenix as he jumps to the side.
Martello looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix with a jab.
Martello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phoenix as he avoids it easily.
Martello takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Martello is trying desperately to land a takedown but Phoenix is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Martello.
Martello on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix .
Phoenix scores with a three punch combo!
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martello.
Phoenix connects with a body shot that sends Martello's belly button to the back.
Martello moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Martello finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Phoenix 's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Martello falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Phoenix !
Simon Phoenix decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Claes Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ellic McCrae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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195 lbs
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Claes Fleming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ellic McCrae!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrae changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fleming tries to avoid it but McCrae manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fleming to the ground. Fleming escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCrae looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCrae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fleming.
Fleming throws a head kick but McCrae moves out of range.
Fleming shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Fleming.
McCrae misses with a straight right.
McCrae fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Claes Fleming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellic McCrae.
McCrae misses with a lunging right hand
and Fleming cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fleming uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCrae.
Nice uppercut there from McCrae.
Fleming gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McCrae content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fleming is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fleming swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCrae throwing strikes but missing.
McCrae trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCrae accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCrae throwing strikes but missing.
McCrae loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCrae in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fleming utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrae landing some decent shots from guard.
McCrae throws a big right hand that misses.
McCrae throws a big elbow that misses.
McCrae trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleming is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCrae throwing strikes but missing.
McCrae throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fleming works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCrae with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCrae is looking to work some ground and pound but Fleming has wrist control.
McCrae missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fleming preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCrae throwing strikes but missing.
McCrae throwing strikes but missing.
Fleming utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCrae forces his way into half guard.
McCrae scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McCrae is trying to work for a kimura but Fleming is defending well.
McCrae landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrae missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCrae is trying to control. Fleming wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCrae throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCrae throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleming is refusing to be controlled, as McCrae sits in half guard.
McCrae missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fleming keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCrae lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCrae not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ellic McCrae dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fleming moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae misses with an uppercut
and Fleming counters with a body kick.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCrae takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fleming moves out of range of the strikes.
Fleming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCrae.
McCrae throws a nice looking combination but Fleming bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCrae throws a body punch but Fleming moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
McCrae walks into a stiff left hand from Fleming.
McCrae misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Fleming. No joy for McCrae on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fleming takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCrae misses with a hook
and Fleming counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fleming with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCrae to score with a decent uppercut.
McCrae throws an off balance right hand
and McCrae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrae fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCrae shoots in looking for a takedown but Fleming manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCrae's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Claes Fleming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellic McCrae.
Fleming on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fleming lands a nice hook to McCrae's body. McCrae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCrae might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McCrae scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrae just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fleming digs a good body shot into McCrae's ribs.
McCrae looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fleming!
McCrae thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McCrae tries to control but Fleming wriggling away.
McCrae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCrae landing punches.
McCrae sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McCrae is working for a guillotine from mount but Fleming frees his head quite easily.
Poor strikes thrown by McCrae there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae throwing strikes here but Fleming is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McCrae looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McCrae looking to finish with strikes here!
McCrae misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McCrae is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McCrae punching from mount but Fleming doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McCrae connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fleming is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCrae connects with a bit shot that sees Fleming covering up! More strikes from McCrae and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McCrae is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ellic McCrae!
After winning the bout, Ellic McCrae 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Nutzack Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grzegorz Schab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schab has chosen Monopol - Zodiak na melanżu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Grzegorz Schab enters the cage!
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
5 - 8 - 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Nutzack Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Grzegorz Schab!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nutzack Jnr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schab somewhat.
A jab lands there for Nutzack Jnr.
Nutzack Jnr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nutzack Jnr feints and then cracks Schab's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schab down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nutzack Jnr moves into the clinch.
Schab tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nutzack Jnr is looking to break free of the clinch but Schab has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Nutzack Jnr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nutzack Jnr breaks the clinch.
Schab shoots in for a takedown but Nutzack Jnr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harry Nutzack Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grzegorz Schab.
Nutzack Jnr leaves Schab with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schab looks winded!
Nutzack Jnr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schab drops his hands for a split second and Nutzack Jnr immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Schab face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Nutzack Jnr follows up with a right hand that knocks Schab into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Nutzack Jnr!
A relieved looking Harry Nutzack Jnr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hill's choice of entrance music: Kiss - Detroit Rock City. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
20 - 17 - 3, fighting out of London, Oliver Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, George Hill!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill misses with a double jab.
Hill closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hill creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Strong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hill in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hill tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hill is trying to get an arm triangle but Strong is defending well.
Hill creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Strong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hill cracks Strong with a big right hand but Strong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Strong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Strong's temple.
Hill trying to control the action but Strong is working from the bottom.
Strong has hold of Hill's hands but Hill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is looking for a kimura but Strong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hill to get the leverage.
Hill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strong is just riding it out for now. Hill eventually gives up the hold.
Hill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strong moves into full guard.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Hill content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strong is trying to keep Hill in close.
Strong 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.
Strong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill stands and throws Strong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hill is trying to get an arm triangle but Strong is defending well.
Strong tries to buck Hill off but Hill is having none of it.
Hill working the ground and pound but Strong is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill is working Strong over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Hill tries to move to mount but Strong blocks the move with his legs.
Hill lands some shots froms side control.
Hill has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Strong working to try and regain half guard.
Hill scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill raining down shots from the mount!
Strong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hill lands a big shot there that rocks Strong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Strong is rocked!
Hill prevents Strong from getting the reversal.
Oh Strong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hill looking to control but Strong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hill drops a big elbow. That's hurt Strong! More shots from Hill and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Hill!
During a confident post fight interview, George Hill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Christmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Riordan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christmas moves away.
A big left from Riordan misses.
Riordan throws a body punch but Christmas moves out of range.
Christmas throws a jab but it's blocked by Riordan.
A punch combination from Riordan misses.
Riordan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riordan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Riordan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Christmas to the ground. Riordan is now in Christmas's guard.
Riordan throws an elbow that misses. Christmas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riordan's guard. Nice move by Christmas!
Christmas preventing the sweep.
Christmas throws a big right hand that misses.
Christmas is looking to stand up but Riordan won't let him.
Christmas throws an elbow that misses. Riordan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christmas's guard. Nice move by Riordan!
Riordan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christmas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riordan is in close to Christmas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Riordan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Christmas's head.
Riordan postures up in Christmas's guard and throws a big left but Christmas blocks it.
Riordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Christmas has wrist control.
Christmas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riordan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riordan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riordan with a nice head shot there.
Christmas wants to stand and escape but Riordan is having none of it.
Christmas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christmas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riordan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riordan throwing strikes but missing.
Riordan stops Christmas from standing up.
Riordan throwing strikes from guard but Christmas blocks nicely.
Riordan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riordan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riordan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Christmas's head.
Riordan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christmas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riordan is working Christmas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Riordan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Riordan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Riordan throwing strikes from guard but Christmas blocks nicely.
Riordan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riordan throws an elbow that misses. Christmas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riordan's guard. Nice move by Christmas!
Christmas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christmas throws an elbow that misses. Riordan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christmas's guard. Nice move by Riordan!
Christmas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Christmas tries to get out of the 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!
Riordan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christmas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riordan throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riordan throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Riordan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Riordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riordan drives through with a takedown into Christmas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Riordan throws a strike but Christmas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Christmas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Christmas throwing strikes but missing.
Christmas is looking to work some ground and pound but Riordan has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christmas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christmas preventing the sweep.
Riordan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Riordan wants to advance to full mount but Christmas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riordan wants to pass the guard but Christmas is keeping the position.
Riordan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riordan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Riordan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riordan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tommy Riordan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riordan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Riordan throws a big right hand that misses.
Riordan throwing strikes from guard but Christmas blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riordan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Riordan stops Christmas from standing up.
Riordan throws a strike but Christmas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Christmas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Christmas is looking to stand up but Riordan won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christmas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Riordan 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.
Christmas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riordan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christmas's guard.
Riordan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riordan throwing strikes from guard but Christmas blocks nicely.
Riordan throws an elbow that misses. Christmas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riordan's guard. Nice move by Christmas!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riordan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riordan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christmas's guard.
Riordan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riordan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riordan landing with the ground and pound.
Riordan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riordan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Christmas has wrist control.
Riordan throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Riordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Christmas ducks under a wild hook from Riordan.
Riordan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christmas sprawls well initially but Riordan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Riordan thows a huge punch but Christmas dodges it nicely.
Riordan lands strikes from half guard.
Christmas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Riordan.
Riordan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riordan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riordan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Christmas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Riordan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riordan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christmas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riordan is controlling him.
Riordan throwing strikes but missing.
Christmas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riordan.
Riordan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riordan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Christmas has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riordan prevents Christmas from getting back to his feet.
Christmas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Riordan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riordan lands a couple of elbows.
Riordan is looking to work some ground and pound but Christmas has wrist control.
Riordan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Riordan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Riordan postures up in Christmas's guard and throws a big left but Christmas blocks it.
Riordan tries to free his leg and advance position but Christmas is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riordan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Riordan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riordan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riordan works over Christmas with some ground and pound from guard.
Riordan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Christmas's guard.
Riordan working Christmas over with strikes.
Riordan throwing shots but Christmas is blocking nicely.
Riordan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Riordan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riordan throwing shots but Christmas is blocking nicely.
Christmas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riordan.
Riordan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Riordan thows a huge punch but Christmas dodges it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riordan thows a huge punch but Christmas dodges it nicely.
Riordan working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riordan tries to pass to full mount but Christmas defends it.
Lee Christmas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Riordan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Riordan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Riordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riordan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Riordan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Dahmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Furzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Furzon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Dahmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Furzon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahmer shoots and misses
and Furzon counters by clinching up.
Dahmer tries to score a body lock takedown but Furzon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dahmer goes for a takedown attempt but Furzon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Dahmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dahmer has his takedown stuffed
and Furzon counters by moving into the clinch.
Dahmer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Furzon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Furzon.
Dahmer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dahmer has Furzon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dahmer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Furzon tumbling to the mat - Dahmer dives into Furzon's guard.
Furzon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dahmer drops back looking for a leg! Furzon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Furzon manages to kick Dahmer off! Dahmer jumps back into Furzon's guard.
Furzon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dahmer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Furzon dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Furzon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Furzon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dahmer is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Furzon rolls with it to try and escape but Dahmer cranks on the arm and Furzon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Dahmer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Nagasaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shola Ameobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ameobi has chosen The Enemy - Away From Here as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Nagasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shola Ameobi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagasaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nagasaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ameobi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ameobi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ameobi preventing the sweep.
Ameobi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ameobi throws a big right hand that misses.
Ameobi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ameobi is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagasaki has wrist control.
Ameobi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nagasaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nagasaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ameobi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ameobi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Ameobi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nagasaki's head.
It looks like Sonny Nagasaki has been cut.
Ameobi is looking to work some ground and pound but Nagasaki has wrist control.
Ameobi landing some decent shots from guard.
Ameobi is in close to Nagasaki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ameobi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ameobi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ameobi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ameobi loads up on a big left hand. Nagasaki felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ameobi looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Nagasaki can't hide his disappointment, as Ameobi celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shola Ameobi!
Shola Ameobi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Konopacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes into the arena with Bangarang blaring out of the sound system. 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Claude Overeem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Konopacki!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem ducks under a wild hook from Konopacki.
Overeem throws a combination. Konopacki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Konopacki tries to clinch there but Overeem circles away.
Konopacki misses with a looping left.
Konopacki misses with a hook. Overeem ducked under it nicely.
Konopacki is looking to score with low kicks.
Overeem wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Konopacki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Overeem misses with a punch on the inside.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Konopacki blocks it with crossed arms.
Overeem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Konopacki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Konopacki tries a body shot but Overeem blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overeem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Overeem.
Overeem scores with a shoulder strike.
Konopacki lands with a left to the head.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Konopacki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Konopacki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Konopacki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Overeem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Konopacki stalling in the clinch but Overeem improves position.
Konopacki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
Konopacki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Overeem unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from Konopacki fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem working aggressively here.
Overeem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Konopacki.
Konopacki working aggressively here.
Konopacki takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki is working Overeem over against the cage.
Konopacki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konopacki lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Konopacki leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Konopacki's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Overeem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overeem has a couple of punches blocked by Konopacki.
Overeem digs a right hand into Konopacki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Konopacki's gas tank.
Konopacki misses with the head strike.
Konopacki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Konopacki working aggressively here.
Konopacki is looking to control Overeem's arms but Overeem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Konopacki has his back to the cage.
Overeem blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Konopacki is keeping busy.
The referee calls for Konopacki to work.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Overeem scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Konopacki.
Overeem landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overeem.
Konopacki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Overeem looking to throw knees to the head but Konopacki is blocking nicely.
Overeem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Konopacki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Overeem lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Konopacki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konopacki trying to stall but Overeem improves his position.
Overeem pressing his opponent against the cage.
Konopacki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Konopacki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Overeem backwards.
Overeem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Konopacki tries a body shot but Overeem blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem tries a body shot but Konopacki blocks it.
Konopacki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Overeem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Konopacki's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pawel Konopacki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Overeem throws out a loose jab but Konopacki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konopacki blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Konopacki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Overeem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Konopacki has managed to clinch.
Konopacki throws a punch but it's blocked by Overeem.
Overeem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Konopacki blocks it.
Overeem misses with some punches.
Overeem prevents a body shot from Konopacki.
Konopacki manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Konopacki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Konopacki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Overeem tries to roll over but Konopacki keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konopacki wants to take a breather but Overeem is having none of it.
Overeem is trying to maintain the position but Konopacki is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jean Claude Overeem wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Konopacki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Overeem takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Konopacki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Overeem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Overeem.
Konopacki working aggressively here.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konopacki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Konopacki is trying to maintain a safe position but Overeem gets an underhook and turns Konopacki into the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Overeem obliges.
Pawel Konopacki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Konopacki working aggressively here.
Konopacki trying to control the position but instead, Overeem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Konopacki into the cage.
Overeem trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Overeem is keeping busy.
Konopacki tries a body shot but Overeem blocks it.
Konopacki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Overeem tries to land knees in the clinch but Konopacki avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Konopacki.
Konopacki has a couple of punches blocked by Overeem.
Konopacki is working Overeem over against the cage.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Konopacki blocks it.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Konopacki.
Overeem wants a takedown.
Konopacki working aggressively here.
Overeem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Konopacki's efforts to push away.
Konopacki trying to stall but Overeem improves his position.
Overeem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Konopacki backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Konopacki.
A head punch on the inside from Overeem fails to land.
Konopacki on the defensive, avoiding the knees 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!
Overeem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Konopacki avoids it.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Konopacki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Konopacki has a couple of punches blocked by Overeem.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Konopacki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Konopacki misses with a punch on the inside.
Konopacki is stalling here.
Konopacki blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overeem lands a right hand.
Overeem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Konopacki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Konopacki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Overeem throws out the jab.
Konopacki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Konopacki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Overeem sprawls well. Overeem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Konopacki gets slowly back to his feet.
Overeem throws an overhand right that lands on Konopacki's shoulder, as Konopacki tries to avoid the shot.
Konopacki is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.
Konopacki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Overeem to score with a decent uppercut.
Konopacki misses with a looping left.
Konopacki misses with a series of wild punches.
Konopacki thows a body shot but no joy.
Konopacki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Konopacki.
Overeem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jean Claude Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konopacki is looking to clinch.
Overeem misses the shot to the body.
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Konopacki pushes him off.
Overeem scoring well with a low kick there.
Konopacki throws a series of punches but Overeem moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Overeem. Konopacki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Overeem staying out of range there.
Konopacki tries to clinch up but Overeem circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem avoids the head kick by Konopacki.
The fighters circle momentarily. Konopacki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Overeem throws a front kick that sends Konopacki stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Konopacki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Overeem throws a push kick but Konopacki slaps the foot to one side.
Overeem drops Konopacki with a beautiful combination! Konopacki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Overeem is looking for the KO!
Konopacki is rocked!
Konopacki moves out of range as Overeem throws a body kick.
Konopacki tries to close the distance and clinch but Overeem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konopacki misses with an uppercut.
Konopacki throws a head kick but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem lands a big head kick that sends Konopacki tumbling to the mat! Overeem takes a step backwards and waves Konopacki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Konopacki is still on wobbly legs! Can Overeem finish him?
Konopacki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Overeem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Konopacki is looking to close the distance but Overeem sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Konopacki crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Konopacki is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jean Claude Overeem!
Jean Claude Overeem is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean Claude Overeem thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimas Boykiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykiy comes to the cage accompanied by Перемен. Cave has chosen Me And The Devil as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nick Cave enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimas Boykiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Cave!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boykiy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boykiy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boykiy, right into the meat.
Boykiy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Dimas Boykiy has been cut.
Cave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cave lands with a shot to the body.
Boykiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cave misses with a wild combination.
Cave throws out a leg kick but Boykiy moves out of range and Cave only half commits.
Boykiy tries a head kick but it misses.
Boykiy throws a push kick but Cave slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cave takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cave keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boykiy.
Dimas Boykiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Boykiy misses
and Cave counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Cave. Beautiful body shot.
Boykiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boykiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave looks to throw the jab but Boykiy is out of range.
Cave misses with a looping left.
Boykiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cave closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boykiy throws a sloppy head kick and Cave moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cave.
Boykiy is breathing heavily.
Cave lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boykiy throws a lazy head kick
and Cave counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boykiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cave scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Cave.
Cave lands a leg kick that knocks Boykiy off balance momentarily.
Boykiy slips under a jab.
Boykiy avoids the head kick by Cave.
Cave misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Boykiy.
Cave avoids the head kick by Boykiy.
Nice cross by Cave.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cave thows a body shot but no joy.
Boykiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cave lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boykiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cave lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Cave. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Cave.
Boykiy throws a lazy head kick
and Cave makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boykiy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cave is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boykiy.
Cave is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boykiy rather than just go for the knockout.
Boykiy avoids the body shot from Cave.
Cave thows a body shot but no joy.
Cave looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boykiy works over Cave's head and body with a nice combination.
Cave blocks a head kick by Boykiy.
Cave moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cave cracks a nice hook into Boykiy's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Cave.
Cave throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boykiy.
Boykiy walks into a straight right hand from Cave.
Cave lands a slapping body shot.
Cave throws out a leg kick but Boykiy moves out of range and Cave only half commits.
Cave throws a combination. Boykiy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boykiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cave scores with a jab. Boykiy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dimas Boykiy's cut is getting worse.
Boykiy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boykiy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boykiy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boykiy is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cave.
Boykiy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boykiy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Boykiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cave lands a slapping body shot.
Boykiy loses concentration momentarily and Cave pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Boykiy crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Cave finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Cave!
Post fight, an emotional Nick Cave said 'Thank Ultimate Fight Gear & Golden Supplements'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramstein Rommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Felipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe has chosen Ain't That A Kick In The Head as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramstein Rommel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Felipe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felipe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rommel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rommel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rommel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Felipe has passed into side control.
Felipe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rommel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rommel is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Felipe stands up and beckons Rommel to his feet.
Felipe lands with a kick to the temple. Rommel shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Felipe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rommel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Felipe but Felipe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rommel misses with a two punch combination.
Felipe lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rommel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Felipe fails to land the takedown.
Rommel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Felipe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Felipe stalling.
Rommel is controlling Felipe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Felipe wants to stand up but Rommel has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Rommel wants to get back to full guard.
Felipe trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel tries to roll over but Felipe keeps him under control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mickey Felipe hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Felipe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rommel stalks Felipe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Felipe's face. Felipe staggers backwards, shaken.
Rommel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Felipe moves away.
Rommel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Felipe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rommel somewhat.
Felipe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rommel swivels and escapes.
Rommel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Felipe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rommel misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felipe has closed the distance and engaged Rommel in a clinch.
Felipe prevents Rommel from breaking the clinch.
Felipe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rommel tries to break free but Felipe pushes him back against the cage.
Rommel manages to break the clinch.
Ramstein Rommel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felipe shoots in and drives through. Rommel sprawls well.
Ramstein Rommel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Felipe.
Rommel misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felipe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rommel drives through and clinches with Felipe against the cage.
Felipe looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Felipe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rommel can't break the clinch.
Rommel misses with some punches.
Rommel tries to break the clinch but Felipe is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Felipe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Felipe looks to clinch
letting Rommel counter with a right hand.
Rommel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Rommel with that takedown attempt.
Felipe looks to land a body kick but Rommel moved away.
Felipe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rommel leaves Felipe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Rommel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Felipe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rommel's calf.
Felipe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Felipe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rommel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Felipe checks a leg kick.
Rommel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rommel swings for the body but Felipe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Felipe was well out of range. Poor timing from Rommel.
Felipe blocks a jab.
Felipe is looking to land body kicks.
Felipe lands a right hook to the body.
Felipe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rommel.
Nice body punch from Rommel.
Rommel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rommel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Felipe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Felipe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Felipe moves in looking to clinch but Rommel pushes him off.
Felipe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rommel but Rommel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Felipe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Felipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipe fails with the takedown.
Ramstein Rommel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Felipe.
Rommel shoots in for a double leg but Felipe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rommel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rommel lands with an overhand left.
Felipe tries for a takedown but Rommel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Felipe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Felipe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rommel as he jumps to the side.
Rommel throws a combination that misses
and Felipe counters with a head kick. That will keep Rommel thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rommel lands a jab-cross combination.
Felipe misses with a body shot.
Rommel scores with a nice right hand.
Felipe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipe shoots in for a takedown but Rommel shows good takedown defense.
Rommel misses with a wild combination.
Rommel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Rommel misses the target.
Felipe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rommel is fending him off so far but Felipe persists. Nope, Rommel circles away and we're back to standing.
Rommel misses with a low kick.
Felipe is looking to slow Rommel down with leg kicks.
Felipe shoots in and drives through. Rommel sprawls well.
Ramstein Rommel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Felipe avoids the body shot from Rommel.
Nice takedown defense from Rommel. No joy for Felipe on that attempt.
Felipe is breathing heavily.
Felipe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Felipe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felipe throws a hook but Rommel blocks it.
Rommel takes a swing at Felipe's ribcage but misses.
Felipe misses with a body kick.
Rommel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Felipe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rommel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rommel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Felipe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rommel really felt that one!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Felipe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rommel quickly recovers to half guard.
Rommel is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Felipe stands up from half guard.
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 Ramstein Rommel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rommel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Felipe circles away.
Felipe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rommel as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Rommel or perhaps it was just good defense by Felipe which made him look bad.
Some wild striking there from Rommel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Felipe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rommel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Felipe.
Rommel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Felipe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Felipe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Felipe tries for a takedown but Rommel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felipe misses with a takedown attempt
and Rommel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramstein Rommel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Felipe.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Felipe but Felipe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rommel throws a hook but Felipe blocks it.
Rommel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Felipe scores with a three punch combo!
Felipe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rommel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rommel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Felipe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rommel's calf.
Felipe throws a head kick that misses.
Felipe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rommel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Felipe scoring well with a low kick there.
Rommel avoids the body shot from Felipe.
Mickey Felipe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Felipe.
Felipe takes a swing at Rommel's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Felipe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Felipe slips a jab and a cross from Rommel.
Rommel throws a series of punches but Felipe moves out of range.
Rommel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rommel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Felipe shoots in for a double leg but Rommel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Felipe feints and then cracks Rommel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rommel down.
Felipe misses with a left hand
and Rommel counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Felipe!
Rommel raining down shots from the mount!
Felipe is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rommel landing strikes from the mount.
Rommel lands a nice shot to the head.
Rommel lands a nice shot to the head.
Rommel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Felipe because Rommel loaded up on that one.
Felipe can't escape the position.
Felipe tries to hold on but Rommel pushes him away.
Felipe 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felipe wants to improve his position but Rommel is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felipe wants to stand back up but Rommel manages to pass into side control.
Rommel cracks Felipe with a big elbow.
Rommel wants to control but Felipe is keeping him busy.
Rommel working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Felipe manages to get back to half guard.
Ramstein Rommel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rommel thows a huge punch but Felipe dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramstein Rommel clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rommel misses with a series of wild punches.
Rommel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Felipe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Felipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rommel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Felipe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Felipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Rommel or perhaps it was just good defense by Felipe which made him look bad.
Rommel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Felipe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Felipe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rommel will feel that in the morning.
Felipe shoots for a double leg takedown but Rommel sprawls well. He's pushed Felipe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rommel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Felipe but Felipe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rommel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rommel duly obliges.
An inside leg kick lands from Felipe.
Felipe has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Felipe.
Felipe prevents Rommel from breaking the clinch.
Felipe lands with a short shot to the head.
Rommel is trying to push Felipe away but Felipe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rommel manages to break the clinch.
Rommel looks to land a left hand but Felipe moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Felipe. Beautiful body shot.
Felipe lands with a shot to the body.
Felipe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rommel rather than just go for the knockout.
Felipe scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipe tries for a takedown but Rommel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felipe tries to land a leg kick but Rommel saw it coming and moves away.
Felipe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rommel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Felipe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Felipe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Felipe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rommel is fending him off so far but Felipe persists. Nope, Rommel circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramstein Rommel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Felipe.
Nice takedown defense from Rommel. No joy for Felipe on that attempt.
Rommel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rommel throws a right and a left that Felipe avoids nicely.
Felipe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Rommel. No joy for Felipe on that attempt.
Rommel misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rommel dives in and grabs Felipe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Felipe pushes down on Rommel's head and hops out.
Felipe tries for a takedown but Rommel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Felipe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rommel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rommel throws a leg kick
and Felipe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rommel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rommel misses with a takedown attempt - Felipe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rommel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Felipe.
Rommel shoots for a double leg takedown but Felipe sprawls well. He's pushed Rommel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rommel throws a leg kick
and Felipe counters with a big head kick but Rommel shrugs it off.
Rommel looks for a takedown but Felipe sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felipe scores with a leg kick.
Rommel fails with a takedown attempt.
Felipe throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Felipe.
Felipe has managed to clinch.
Felipe scores with a shot to the side of Rommel's head.
Felipe digs a right hand underneath Rommel's ribcage. Rommel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rommel can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Felipe scores with a shoulder strike.
Felipe lands a shoulder strike.
Felipe is leaning against Rommel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Felipe dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Rommel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Felipe.
Nice takedown defense from Felipe. No joy for Rommel on that attempt.
Rommel looks to score with a jab to the body but Felipe is just out of range.
Rommel fails with the takedown.
Rommel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Rommel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Felipe.
Nice shot lands for Felipe.
A solid body kick from Felipe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Felipe.
Rommel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Felipe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Felipe.
Felipe forces Rommel back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel tries to circle away but Felipe has him pinned against the cage.
Felipe prevents Rommel from breaking the clinch.
Felipe has Rommel pressed against the cage, preventing Rommel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short left from Felipe.
Rommel looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramstein Rommel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Felipe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Felipe tries to throw a body punch but Rommel avoids it by throwing Felipe back against the cage.
Felipe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rommel backwards.
Rommel can't break the clinch.
Rommel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rommel is trying to break free.
Felipe pushes Rommel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Felipe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Felipe lands a right hand.
Rommel working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felipe tries to work over Rommel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mickey Felipe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Felipe lands a nice uppercut.
Felipe lands a left hand.
Felipe lands a left hand.
Rommel blocks a body shot from Felipe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Felipe.
Rommel looking for a takedown.
Rommel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rommel wants to get back to striking at distance but Felipe won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rommel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Felipe is keeping busy.
Felipe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Felipe misses with some punches.
Felipe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Felipe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Felipe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Felipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipe prevents Rommel from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Felipe.
Felipe lands a left hand.
Felipe struggles to land a body shot inside as Rommel controls his hands.
Felipe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rommel backwards.
Rommel has had enough of the clinch but Felipe keeps him there for the moment.
Felipe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Felipe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Felipe lands a body shot.
Felipe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Felipe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rommel backwards.
Felipe tries a body shot but Rommel blocks it.
Felipe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rommel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Felipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Felipe scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Felipe.
Felipe scores with a shot to the side of Rommel's head.
Rommel is rocked!
Felipe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Felipe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Rommel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rommel tries to circle away but Felipe has him pinned against the cage.
Rommel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Felipe has him pressed against the cage.
Felipe drops Rommel onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rommel is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Felipe keeps control of Rommel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rommel is looking to take this one to the mat.
Felipe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rommel backwards.
Felipe creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Rommel with a big uppercut! Rommel tries to clinch up but Felipe pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Rommel to the mat! Rommel covers up and Felipe unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mickey Felipe!
Mickey Felipe is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mickey Felipe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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