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Ascension The Scythe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Zelenka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kanye West feat Chief Keef, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Big Sean - I Don't Like. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Zelenka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Byron Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zelenka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Zelenka is out of range.
Good work by Nelson as he checks the leg kick.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zelenka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nelson tries to clinch but Zelenka moves out of range.
Nelson throws a jab when Zelenka was well out of range.
Zelenka misses with a wild combination.
Zelenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zelenka throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Zelenka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nelson moves out of range of the leg kick from Zelenka.
Nelson tried to score with a low kick but Zelenka checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zelenka.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Zelenka.
Nelson is looking to score with low kicks.
Nelson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zelenka throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zelenka throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson lands with a right hand.
Nelson throws a head kick but Zelenka moves out of range.
Zelenka throws a leg kick but Nelson moved away.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Zelenka moves away and avoids it.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zelenka lands a nice hook to Nelson's body. Nelson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.
Jan Zelenka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson looks to land a body kick but Zelenka moved away.
Nelson looks for a takedown but Zelenka sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zelenka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zelenka ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zelenka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson lands a jab to Zelenka's midsection.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Zelenka is out of range.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Zelenka checks it
and Zelenka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zelenka cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Zelenka's shoulder, as Zelenka tries to avoid the shot.
Zelenka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zelenka to the mat! Zelenka manages to get full guard.
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zelenka has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage.
Zelenka keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zelenka throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nelson scores with a nice right hand.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zelenka.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zelenka's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka blocks a head kick by Nelson.
An inside leg kick lands from Zelenka.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zelenka misses with a two punch combination.
Zelenka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Zelenka saw that one coming.
Nelson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zelenka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch lands to the side of Nelson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nelson looks for a takedown but Zelenka sprawls well.
Zelenka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zelenka has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zelenka lands a glancing blow to the side of Nelson's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zelenka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson cracks Zelenka with a good jab.
Zelenka is looking to score with low kicks.
Nelson slips a straight right by Zelenka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Byron Nelson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zelenka has time to react.
Nelson throws a front kick that sends Zelenka stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson scores with a head kick. Zelenka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Nelson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by Zelenka.
Zelenka just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Zelenka throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Zelenka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Zelenka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zelenka swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zelenka. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Nelson.
Byron Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenka avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Zelenka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nelson doesn't seem phased though.
Zelenka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nelson swings for the body but Zelenka moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Zelenka which made him look bad.
Zelenka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nelson.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Zelenka works the jab nicely.
Nelson throws a head kick but Zelenka moves out of range.
Zelenka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Nelson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zelenka throws out the jab.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Zelenka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zelenka duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zelenka clinches.
Zelenka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nelson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zelenka misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Zelenka.
Nelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Zelenka controls the action.
Zelenka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Zelenka lands with a right to the head.
Zelenka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zelenka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Nelson.
Zelenka misses with some punches.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Zelenka.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zelenka wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Zelenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Zelenka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Zelenka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zelenka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zelenka.
Zelenka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nelson prevents it.
Zelenka looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zelenka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zelenka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zelenka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Zelenka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nelson's head backwards.
Zelenka scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson lands a high kick!
Zelenka keeps the fight on the outside.
Zelenka 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.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Jan Zelenka will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zelenka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson throws a low kick, looking for Zelenka's leg but Zelenka calmly moves out of range.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zelenka manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zelenka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zelenka was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Zelenka cracks the inside of Nelson's front leg.
Zelenka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson connects with a solid leg kick.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick
and Zelenka counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Zelenka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zelenka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zelenka.
Nelson stuns Zelenka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson avoids the body shot from Zelenka.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenka scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Zelenka misses with a hook.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zelenka is able to avoid easily.
Nelson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zelenka connects with a single shot there.
Zelenka sizes up Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Zelenka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zelenka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zelenka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nelson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zelenka.
Zelenka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jan Zelenka is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zelenka scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Zelenka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zelenka.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Zelenka throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and Zelenka counters with a left and a right that stings Nelson.
Zelenka throws a leg kick but Nelson checks it.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Zelenka counters with a low kick, right behind Nelson 's knee.
Nelson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson throws a low kick but Zelenka moves out of range easily.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nelson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zelenka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zelenka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zelenka. Nelson shrugs it off though.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Zelenka with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Zelenka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zelenka's corner calls for a 1-2. Zelenka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zelenka jabs at Nelson's body.
Zelenka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zelenka blocks an elbow strike from Nelson.
Zelenka avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Zelenka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zelenka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zelenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zelenka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zelenka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zelenka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson is rocked!
Zelenka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zelenka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka thumps Nelson with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Zelenka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zelenka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Zelenka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zelenka manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Zelenka.
Zelenka lunges at Nelson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nelson's hand.
Nelson misses with a hook
and Zelenka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zelenka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Zelenka finish him?
A jab from Zelenka misses.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Zelenka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Zelenka circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zelenka.
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zelenka is looking to chop away at Nelson's legs.
Zelenka lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Zelenka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zelenka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Zelenka!
An out of breath Jan Zelenka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mr Charcoal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Deja Vu. Mr Charcoal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Humberto Cruz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Charcoal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Humberto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Charcoal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruz. That snapped Charcoal's head back.
Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruz wants to slow Charcoal down by chopping away at his legs.
Cruz misses with a kick to the body
and Charcoal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz lands a leg kick that knocks Charcoal off balance momentarily.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Charcoal connects with a right hand. Cruz shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz misses with a right hand
enabling Charcoal to counter with a crisp jab.
Charcoal throws a shot to the body.
Charcoal throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Charcoal shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Charcoal. No joy for Cruz on that attempt.
Charcoal goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcoal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Charcoal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Charcoal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charcoal has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Charcoal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Charcoal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cruz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Charcoal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Charcoal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Charcoal wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Charcoal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Charcoal throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to buck Charcoal off but Charcoal is having none of it.
Charcoal is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charcoal with the ground and pound but Cruz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Charcoal wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Charcoal postures up.
Charcoal cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Charcoal stops Cruz from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Charcoal from controlling successfully.
Charcoal wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Charcoal prevents Cruz from getting back to his feet.
Charcoal wanted to stand there but Cruz had control of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Charcoal looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charcoal lands with a nice body kick.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Charcoal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Charcoal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Charcoal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Charcoal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cruz to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Charcoal back against the cage.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but Charcoal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A big left from Charcoal misses.
Cruz misses with a leg kick.
Charcoal throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Charcoal misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz throws a hook but Charcoal blocks it.
Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Charcoal is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Charcoal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Charcoal loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Charcoal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cruz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Charcoal under the eye.
Cruz clinches.
Cruz tries to circle away but Charcoal has him pinned against the cage.
Charcoal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cruz uses from the top position.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Charcoal.
Charcoal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcoal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cruz is now in half guard.
Charcoal tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Charcoal tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Charcoal has a hand on Cruz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cruz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mr Charcoal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Charcoal slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz works his way into full mount!
Cruz breaks from Charcoal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cruz wants to control the pace but Charcoal is squirming around nicely.
Charcoal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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!
Charcoal works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cruz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Charcoal is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Charcoal wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Charcoal is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz passes into half guard.
Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
Charcoal wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Charcoal controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal wants to sweep but Cruz has passed to side control!
Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Charcoal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Charcoal sneaks back into half guard.
Charcoal wants to get back to full guard but Cruz has mounted him!
Charcoal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Charcoal 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz wants to stand but Charcoal is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Charcoal is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Cruz extends the arm and Charcoal is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Humberto Cruz!
Humberto Cruz 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Manfred von Richthofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Richthofen comes to the cage accompanied by Theme tune to islam. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Manfred von Richthofen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Bickle !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bickle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on von Richthofen if he has to take too many more of those.
Bickle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bickle forces von Richthofen back against the cage and clinches.
von Richthofen blocking some punches.
Bickle lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Manfred von Richthofen has been cut.
Bickle lands a hook to the side of the head.
von Richthofen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bickle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle lands a shoulder strike.
Bickle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
von Richthofen lands a right hand.
von Richthofen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
von Richthofen misses with a short punch on the inside.
von Richthofen misses with a hook from the clinch.
von Richthofen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bickle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Bickle is leaning against von Richthofen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
von Richthofen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bickle digs a right hand into von Richthofen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on von Richthofen's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bickle .
von Richthofen misses with the head strike.
von Richthofen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bickle fails to land.
von Richthofen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Bickle .
Bickle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. von Richthofen is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Bickle scores with a nice short uppercut.
von Richthofen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
von Richthofen working aggressively here.
von Richthofen prevents a body shot from Bickle .
Bickle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from von Richthofen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle misses with some punches.
von Richthofen throws a head punch that misses.
von Richthofen misses with a punch on the inside.
Bickle lands a hook that snaps the head of von Richthofen backwards.
von Richthofen has a couple of punches blocked by Bickle .
von Richthofen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle blocking some punches.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
von Richthofen misses with a punch on the inside.
von Richthofen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bickle 's elbow.
von Richthofen misses with some punches.
von Richthofen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
von Richthofen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bickle is keeping busy.
von Richthofen stalling in the clinch.
von Richthofen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
von Richthofen can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
von Richthofen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bickle .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bickle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
A short right from von Richthofen on the inside.
von Richthofen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bickle lands an uppercut.
von Richthofen misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
von Richthofen misses with a short punch on the inside.
von Richthofen has a couple of punches blocked by Bickle .
Bickle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
von Richthofen working aggressively here.
von Richthofen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bickle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle blocks a body shot from von Richthofen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
von Richthofen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for von Richthofen.
Still in the clinch, von Richthofen scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
von Richthofen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
von Richthofen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bickle 's elbow.
von Richthofen misses with the head strike.
Bickle blocks a body shot from von Richthofen.
Bickle throws a punch but it's blocked by von Richthofen.
von Richthofen lands a body shot.
Bickle misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
von Richthofen working aggressively here.
von Richthofen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but von Richthofen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
von Richthofen digs a right hand underneath Bickle 's ribcage. Bickle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred von Richthofen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manfred von Richthofen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bickle tries to land a front kick but von Richthofen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
von Richthofen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bickle .
Bickle lands a leg kick that knocks von Richthofen off balance momentarily.
Bickle misses with a body kick.
Bickle moves into the clinch.
Bickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bickle blocking some punches.
von Richthofen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for von Richthofen.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Richthofen lands a body shot in the clinch.
von Richthofen working aggressively here.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
von Richthofen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt von Richthofen or not.
von Richthofen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bickle .
Bickle misses with the head strike.
von Richthofen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by von Richthofen.
von Richthofen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bickle lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle missing with knees to the body.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but von Richthofen uses good head movement to avoid it.
von Richthofen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle blocks a body shot from von Richthofen.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by von Richthofen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
von Richthofen misses with a short punch on the inside.
von Richthofen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
von Richthofen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bickle 's elbow.
Bickle lands with a right to the head.
Manfred von Richthofen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
von Richthofen blocks an elbow strike from Bickle .
von Richthofen misses with the head strike.
von Richthofen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
von Richthofen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bickle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle lands a nice uppercut.
von Richthofen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
von Richthofen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
von Richthofen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bickle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bickle lands an elbow that stopped von Richthofen in his tracks for a moment.
von Richthofen misses with a punch on the inside.
von Richthofen working aggressively here.
von Richthofen scores with a nice hook to the head.
von Richthofen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
von Richthofen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bickle controls his hands.
Bickle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down von Richthofen.
Bickle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
von Richthofen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bickle blocking some punches.
von Richthofen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Bickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bickle blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the head but von Richthofen blocks with his arms.
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!
von Richthofen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bickle prevents a body shot from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
von Richthofen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bickle tries to work over von Richthofen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
von Richthofen has a couple of punches blocked by Bickle .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for von Richthofen.
von Richthofen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but von Richthofen uses good head movement to avoid it.
von Richthofen misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bickle prevents a body shot from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bickle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from von Richthofen fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred von Richthofen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manfred von Richthofen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bickle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bickle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and von Richthofen is able to avoid easily.
Bickle misses with a low kick.
von Richthofen moves out of range as Bickle strikes.
Bickle moves into the clinch successfully.
Bickle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bickle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bickle presses von Richthofen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bickle tries a body shot but von Richthofen blocks it.
Bickle blocks a body shot from von Richthofen.
von Richthofen misses with a punch on the inside.
von Richthofen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle works on von Richthofen's body with a couple of short punches.
von Richthofen misses with a hook from the clinch.
von Richthofen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Bickle .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bickle lands with a left to the head.
von Richthofen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bickle .
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bickle .
Bickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bickle .
von Richthofen can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
von Richthofen misses with a short punch on the inside.
von Richthofen misses with a body punch.
von Richthofen can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
von Richthofen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the head but von Richthofen blocks with his arms.
von Richthofen working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from von Richthofen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
von Richthofen misses with some punches.
Bickle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bickle lands an elbow that stopped von Richthofen in his tracks for a moment.
von Richthofen working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for von Richthofen.
Bickle lands with a short shot to the head.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bickle .
von Richthofen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
von Richthofen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Bickle .
von Richthofen is rocked!
von Richthofen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Travis Bickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh von Richthofen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
von Richthofen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bickle struggles to land a body shot inside as von Richthofen controls his hands.
von Richthofen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
von Richthofen working aggressively here.
von Richthofen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen lands a shoulder strike.
von Richthofen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Bickle .
Bickle lands a nice elbow.
Bickle lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from von Richthofen fails to land.
Bickle lands a left hand.
Bickle blocks a body shot from von Richthofen.
A shot in the inside from von Richthofen.
Bickle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
von Richthofen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bickle lands an elbow that stopped von Richthofen in his tracks for a moment.
von Richthofen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bickle just misses with a elbow thrown towards von Richthofen's brow.
von Richthofen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bickle lands an elbow that stopped von Richthofen in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from von Richthofen fails to land.
Bickle pushes von Richthofen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
von Richthofen throws a head punch that misses.
Bickle blocking some punches.
Bickle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
von Richthofen misses with a body punch.
von Richthofen misses with a hook from the clinch.
von Richthofen misses with some punches.
von Richthofen lands a left hand.
Bickle connects with a nasty looking knee right to von Richthofen's face.
Bickle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bickle throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bickle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
von Richthofen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
von Richthofen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bickle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of von Richthofen backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Bickle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think von Richthofen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred von Richthofen!
Manfred von Richthofen made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'At the moment the media paint us a haters and intolerant. But history will see us as the realists and the resistance against the rotten core ideology called islam'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Batson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Meighen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
24 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Batson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Meighen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batson throws a big shot that misses.
Batson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Meighen misses
enabling Batson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Meighen, right into the meat.
Meighen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meighen moves away from the strike by Batson.
Meighen throws a head kick that half lands.
Meighen pushes Batson away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batson misses with a low kick as Meighen jumps back.
Batson misses with a lunging right hand
and Meighen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sloppy strikes from Meighen. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Meighen misses.
Meighen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meighen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batson.
Batson just misses with a punch to the body.
Batson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meighen's hands.
Meighen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meighen throws the left hand but Batson avoids the punch easily.
Meighen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bill Batson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meighen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Meighen is rocked!
Meighen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Meighen is still on wobbly legs! Can Batson finish him?
Batson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Meighen to the canvas! Meighen doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Batson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Batson!
Our winner, Bill Batson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy La Plegua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Plegua kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Blut Royale" by Combichrist. Johnson has chosen It's A Fight as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy La Plegua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from La Plegua.
La Plegua looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson digs a good body shot into La Plegua's ribs.
La Plegua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
La Plegua is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but La Plegua is out of range.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson feints and then cracks La Plegua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Plegua down.
La Plegua checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson staying out of range there.
La Plegua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
La Plegua just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. La Plegua saw that one coming.
A big left from La Plegua misses.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. La Plegua sprawls well.
A leg kick checked by La Plegua.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Plegua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but La Plegua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
La Plegua wants to clinch.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. La Plegua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson moves out of range as La Plegua strikes.
La Plegua blocks a leg kick.
La Plegua misses with a wild body shot.
La Plegua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts La Plegua, as that shot connected.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by La Plegua.
La Plegua thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua wants to clinch.
La Plegua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Plegua cracks Johnson with a good jab.
That kick from Johnson tenderised La Plegua's leg. La Plegua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andy La Plegua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a nice leg kick that just misses La Plegua's sensitive parts.
La Plegua blocks a leg kick.
La Plegua tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
La Plegua doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson throws a body punch but La Plegua moves out of range.
La Plegua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
La Plegua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
La Plegua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson postures up in La Plegua's guard and throws a big left but La Plegua blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but La Plegua blocks nicely.
La Plegua 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.
La Plegua trying to control the position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
La Plegua wants to control but Johnson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing strikes but La Plegua manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from La Plegua. Those never looked like landing.
La Plegua tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson takes a swing at La Plegua's ribcage but misses.
Andy Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La Plegua.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La Plegua moves away.
La Plegua misses with a wild body shot.
La Plegua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from La Plegua.
A leg kick checked by La Plegua.
La Plegua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A low kick from La Plegua misses
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in La Plegua's guard.
La Plegua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
La Plegua is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
La Plegua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
La Plegua looking to control but Johnson passes into half guard.
La Plegua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Andy Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
La Plegua is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Johnson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish La Plegua?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. La Plegua can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson prevents La Plegua from getting the reversal.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
La Plegua working to try and regain half guard.
La Plegua in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
La Plegua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson landing punches.
La Plegua is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but La Plegua is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
La Plegua tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to control the pace but La Plegua is squirming around nicely.
La Plegua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
La Plegua is rocked!
La Plegua is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh La Plegua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson lands a big shot to the head and La Plegua winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andy Johnson!
A very excited looking Andy Johnson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atlister The Demon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kupke De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Demon comes to the cage accompanied by Demon. De Vries has chosen Decibel Ending! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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236 lbs
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274 lbs
25 - 8 - 0 |
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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
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Atlister The Demon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kupke De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Demon throws a jab when De Vries was well out of range.
The Demon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Vries manages to avoid it.
The Demon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from The Demon misses.
The Demon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Vries has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Demon throws a leg kick which misses De Vries's front leg but catches the back leg as De Vries tries to avoid it.
De Vries lands a high kick!
Atlister The Demon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vries lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Demon will feel that in the morning.
The Demon tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Demon misses with a low kick.
The Demon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Demon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Vries moves away.
The Demon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Vries was well out of range. Poor timing from The Demon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Demon moves out of range as De Vries throws a body kick.
The Demon swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Vries counters with a nice leg kick.
The Demon misses with a wild body shot.
The Demon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Demon misses with a low kick.
The Demon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Demon misses with a wild body shot.
De Vries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Demon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Vries has time to react.
The Demon blocks a head kick by De Vries.
The Demon is looking to wear down De Vries with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Vries blocks a leg kick.
The Demon scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vries takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Demon 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 De Vries has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Vries and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vries scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Vries.
The Demon throws a jab when De Vries was well out of range.
De Vries throws a leg kick which misses The Demon's front leg but catches the back leg as The Demon tries to avoid it.
The Demon avoids a kick to the body.
De Vries avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Demon blocks a head kick by De Vries.
The Demon throws a body punch but De Vries moves out of range.
De Vries checks a low kick from The Demon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries slips under a jab.
De Vries throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A leg kick checked by The Demon.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The Demon. De Vries shrugs it off though.
De Vries slips a jab and a cross from The Demon.
De Vries lands a really nice looking cross but The Demon seems unphased.
The Demon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Vries moves away.
De Vries throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by De Vries.
Nice body kick there by The Demon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Demon misses with a low kick as De Vries jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vries throws a head kick that misses.
De Vries staying out of range there.
The Demon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Kupke De Vries has been cut.
The Demon misses with a low kick.
The Demon connects with a crisp jab.
De Vries moves forwards but The Demon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The Demon is looking to slow De Vries down with leg kicks.
The Demon lands with an uppercut that bounces De Vries off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Vries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Demon misses with a lunging right hand
and De Vries counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlister The Demon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kupke De Vries's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The Demon connects with a looping right hand.
The Demon throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting De Vries counter with a right hand.
Kupke De Vries is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Demon connects with a body shot that sends De Vries's belly button to the back.
The Demon connects with an inside leg kick.
De Vries swats away the attempt to clinch by The Demon.
The Demon throws an off balance right hand
letting De Vries counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Demon misses with a looping left.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting The Demon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The Demon misses with a body kick.
A leg kick checked by De Vries.
The Demon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from The Demon misses
and De Vries counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Demon throws a hook but De Vries avoids it easily.
The Demon throws a leg kick
and De Vries counters with a head kick.
The Demon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Demon misses with a jab to the body
and De Vries counters with a solid body kick.
De Vries on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Demon. The Demon obviously looking to wear him down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Vries. The Demon shrugs it off though.
The Demon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Vries.
De Vries throws a push kick but The Demon slaps the foot to one side.
The Demon moves in looking to clinch but De Vries pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by De Vries as he connects with a hook.
Atlister The Demon is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Vries fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Demon checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Demon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Vries manages to avoid it.
The Demon throws a leg kick that misses.
The Demon misses with an uppercut. De Vries saw that one coming.
De Vries tries to score with a low kick but The Demon moves his leg out of the way.
De Vries takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Demon misses with a right hand
and De Vries counters with a nice uppercut.
De Vries checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Demon throws a right and a left that De Vries avoids nicely.
De Vries throws a chopping leg kick but The Demon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from The Demon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vries misses with a kick to the body.
De Vries slips a jab and a cross from The Demon.
De Vries misses with a looping right.
The Demon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Demon misses with a hook to the body
and De Vries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Demon throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Demon throws a leg kick
and The Demon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Demon 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 De Vries has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Vries and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Vries tries to score with a low kick but The Demon moves his leg out of the way.
De Vries showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Demon.
The Demon takes a swing at De Vries's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Vries with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Demon throws a poor cross that misses
and De Vries counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Demon swings widly with a right hand
and De Vries counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Demon's knee momentarily.
De Vries is looking to slow The Demon down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Vries throws a shot to the body.
De Vries drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks The Demon right on the button. The Demon goes down! De Vries follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! De Vries gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kupke De Vries!
A victorious Kupke De Vries thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Karev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle comes to the cage accompanied by Wasted. Mark Kyle had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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28
284 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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30
252 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Oleg Karev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karev misses with a low kick.
Karev swings for the body but Kyle moves out of range.
Kyle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karev. Karev obviously looking to wear him down.
Karev misses with a kick to the body.
Karev defending well as Kyle loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Karev.
Kyle takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karev misses with a jab to the body
so Kyle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Kyle postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karev keeping full guard, as Kyle tries to pass.
Karev seems keen to control Kyle's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle is looking to work some ground and pound but Karev has wrist control.
Kyle wants to pass the guard but Karev is keeping the position.
Karev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Oleg Karev was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kyle throws a push kick but Karev slaps the foot to one side.
Karev is looking to score with low kicks.
Kyle throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Karev counters by clinching up.
Kyle has a couple of punches blocked by Karev.
Karev breaks from the clinch.
Kyle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Kyle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyle walks into a left hand.
Karev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A lazy body kick from Kyle
and Karev counters with a nice leg kick.
Karev connects with a right hand. Kyle shakes it off.
Karev ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Kyle looks for a takedown but Karev sprawls well.
Karev misses with a double jab.
Karev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyle on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Kyle.
Karev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karev connects with a crisp jab.
Karev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kyle throws the left hand but Karev avoids the punch easily.
Karev lands with a kick to the temple. Kyle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karev was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyle.
Karev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyle dives in and grabs Karev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karev pushes down on Kyle's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karev feints and then cracks Kyle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kyle down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Karev. That's going to slow Kyle down.
Kyle is breathing heavily.
Karev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karev thuds his shin into the meat of Kyle's side.
Karev throws a leg kick which misses Kyle's front leg but catches the back leg as Kyle tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karev lands a leg kick that knocks Kyle off balance momentarily.
Karev tries to bum rush Kyle with a series of wild strikes but Kyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Karev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Karev wants to land a leg kick but Kyle is out of range.
Karev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyle is just out of range.
Karev throws a lazy body kick
and Kyle counters with a takedown into side control.
Karev is trying to control Kyle's posture but Kyle avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyle working the strikes but Karev uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Karev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Karev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kyle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Karev is able to avoid easily.
Kyle scores with a jab to the body.
Oleg Karev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karev slips a jab from Kyle.
Karev throws a head kick that misses.
Karev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kyle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karev misses with a low kick as Kyle jumps back.
Kyle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Kyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kyle misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Karev.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karev lands with a kick to the temple. Kyle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karev catches Kyle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kyle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oleg Karev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyle takes a swing at Karev's ribcage but misses.
Kyle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick by Kyle misses
and Karev counters with a body kick that stops Kyle in his tracks momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Karev.
Kyle moves out of range of the body kick.
Karev throws a leg kick which misses Kyle's front leg but catches the back leg as Kyle tries to avoid it.
Karev feints a jab promting Kyle to slip. Karev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kyle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karev connects with a solid leg kick.
Karev takes a swing at Kyle's ribcage but misses.
Karev throws a leg kick which misses Kyle's front leg but catches the back leg as Kyle tries to avoid it.
Karev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters circling a little - Karev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Karev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kyle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kyle scrambles back to his feet.
Karev lands with a kick to the temple. Kyle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice uppercut lands for Karev. That snapped Kyle's head back.
Karev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle misses with a left hand
enabling Karev to counter with a crisp jab.
Karev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kyle's calf.
Karev gets in close and tags Kyle with a short punch that almost sends Kyle to the mat! Oh Kyle is in big trouble! He turns his back on Karev, trying to create some distance but Karev rushes him, striking wildly and Kyle goes down! The referee tackles Karev into the cage to end the fight! Karev is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Karev!
Oleg Karev 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Afro Ninja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja comes to the cage accompanied by On To The Next One. Riley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Queen - It's A Hard Life kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ronnie Riley enters the cage!
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29
190 lbs
22 - 11 - 0 |
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27
183 lbs
19 - 5 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afro Ninja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ronnie Riley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ninja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riley clinches.
Riley throws a punch but it's blocked by Ninja.
Ninja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riley backwards.
Riley has a couple of punches blocked by Ninja.
Ninja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ninja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ninja breaks from the clinch.
Riley misses with a straight left.
Ninja throws a hook but Riley avoids it easily.
Ninja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riley.
Ninja lands a jab.
Riley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ninja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ninja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riley counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ninja pivots, looking for a leg kick but Riley is out of range and Ninja settles back down.
Ninja throws out a loose jab but Riley uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riley circles away quickly and effectively.
Riley 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.
Ronnie Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Ninja misses
and Riley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ninja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Riley throws a wild body kick that Ninja sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riley.
Ninja takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
Riley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja misses the shot to the body.
Ninja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ninja moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ninja.
Riley scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ninja avoids the head kick by Riley.
Ninja avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ninja.
Riley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Riley cracks the inside of Ninja's front leg.
Riley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ninja is looking to clinch.
Riley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ninja.
Ninja keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Riley staying out of range there.
Riley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ninja blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Riley 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 Ninja has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ninja and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ninja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ninja misses with an uppercut
and Riley counters with a low kick, right behind Ninja 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ninja. Riley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Ninja finds it's target.
Riley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ninja is able to avoid easily.
Riley connects with an inside leg kick.
Riley looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Riley cracks the inside of Ninja's front leg.
Ninja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ninja misses with a wild body shot.
Riley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ninja missing with a left hand there. Riley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Riley misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ninja, pushing him back against the cage.
Ninja misses with a body punch.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Riley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ninja stalling in the clinch.
Riley tries to work over Ninja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Riley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ninja up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ninja.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Ninja controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ninja blocks it with crossed arms.
Ninja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ninja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riley's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Riley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Riley is looking to land body kicks.
Riley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ninja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riley tries to clinch up but Ninja circles away and keeps his distance.
Riley throws a low kick but Ninja avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Ninja.
Riley swings for the body but Ninja moves out of range.
Ninja avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Riley moves out of range of the strikes.
Ninja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ninja.
Ninja throws the left hand but Riley avoids the punch easily.
Riley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ninja lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ninja misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley throws a body punch but Ninja moves out of range.
Riley looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A solid body kick from Riley.
Riley moves away from the strike by Ninja.
Ninja throws a right hand that Riley ducks under and follows up with a left that Riley also avoids with ease.
Ninja 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.
Riley punishes Ninja's body with a nice straight punch.
Riley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ninja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riley scores with a head kick. Ninja tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Riley misses with a low kick.
Riley thumps Ninja with a low kick.
Ninja lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riley scores with a jab.
Ninja throws a leg kick but Riley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ninja moves out of range of the body kick from Riley.
Ninja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ninja misses the shot to the body.
Ninja just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Riley.
Ninja is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Riley moves into the clinch.
Ninja is trying to push Riley away but Riley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from Riley.
Riley taking a breather.
Riley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Riley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ninja taking a breather.
Riley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ninja is keeping busy.
Riley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ninja stalling in the clinch but Riley improves position.
Riley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ninja backwards.
Riley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ninja avoids it.
Riley misses with a knee strike.
Riley scores with a hook to the body.
Riley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ninja lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A left hand lands to the body for Ninja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninja's elbow.
Riley lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ninja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ninja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ninja has had enough of the clinch but Riley keeps him there for the moment.
Ninja wants to stall.
Riley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ninja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley looks to land a right hand but Ninja moved out of range.
Riley stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ninja.
Riley misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Ninja as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Riley 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!
Riley lands a nice hook to Ninja's body. Ninja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riley keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Ninja misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Ninja.
Ninja throws out a leg kick but Riley moves out of range and Ninja only half commits.
Riley wants to land a leg kick but Ninja is out of range.
Ninja moves away from the strike by Riley.
Nice body kick from Riley.
Riley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Riley slips under a jab from Ninja.
Ronnie Riley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Riley tries to clinch but Ninja moves away
and Ninja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ninja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riley sizes up Ninja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ninja has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ninja closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riley counters with a nice body shot.
Riley connects with a right hand. Ninja shakes it off.
Riley wants to slow Ninja down by chopping away at his legs.
Riley cracks Ninja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ninja tries to bum rush Riley with a series of wild strikes but Riley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riley throws a leg kick
and Ninja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ninja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Riley but Riley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ninja throws the left hand but Riley avoids the punch easily.
Ninja wants to land a leg kick but Riley is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley cracks a nice hook into Ninja's ribs.
Riley cracks the inside of Ninja's front leg.
Ninja 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ninja chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riley can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley connects with an inside leg kick.
Riley moves into the clinch.
Ninja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Riley.
Riley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ninja.
Riley is working Ninja over against the cage.
Riley throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Riley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riley.
Ninja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja blocks an uppercut.
Ninja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riley's elbow.
Riley is trying to maintain a safe position but Ninja gets an underhook and turns Riley into the cage.
Riley lands with a short shot to the head.
Riley tries to throw a body punch but Ninja avoids it by throwing Riley back against the cage.
Riley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Riley looking to throw knees to the head but Ninja is blocking nicely.
Ninja looking to slow down the pace here.
Ninja seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Riley is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Riley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ninja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ninja.
Riley working Ninja over with knees to the body.
Riley prevents a body shot from Ninja.
Riley is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ninja blocking some punches.
Riley swings wildly with an uppercut but Ninja uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Riley.
Ninja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Ninja back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley with a knee to the head.
Riley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ninjas head.
Riley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ninja.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Riley really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ninja misses with a head kick.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch but Ninja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ninja throws a body punch but Riley moves out of range.
Riley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ninja to score with a decent uppercut.
Ninja walks into a jab.
Ninja takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
Riley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ninja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ninja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riley.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ninja.
Riley works the jab nicely.
Ninja fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley cracks Ninja with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Ninja.
A lazy body kick from Riley
and Ninja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ninja fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Riley checks it well.
Ninja looks to land a combination but Riley avoids it well.
Ninja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ninja throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Riley connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Riley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ninja avoids the head kick by Riley.
Ninja chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ninja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ninja dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riley. That did some damage!
Nice straight punches there by Riley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley staying out of range there.
Riley scores with a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ninja crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Riley - the referee stops the clock and Ninja gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Riley. Ninja manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Riley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ninja tries to clinch but Riley moves out of range.
Ninja throws a low kick but it's checked well by Riley.
Riley cracks the inside of Ninja's front leg.
Ninja staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ninja misses the target.
Ninja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley pushes Ninja up against the cage in a clinch.
Ninja breaks the clinch.
Riley tries to clinch but Ninja moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ninja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ninja throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Riley slips a jab from Ninja.
That kick from Riley tenderised Ninja's leg. Ninja is trying to keep his angry face on.
Riley swings for the body but Ninja moves out of range.
Ninja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ninja dives in and grabs Riley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riley pushes down on Ninja's head and hops out.
Riley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Riley fails with an attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Riley is predictable there
and Ninja counters with a big head kick but Riley shrugs it off.
Riley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ninja.
Ninja takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ninja.
Riley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ninja on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ninja throws an off balance right hand
and Riley counters with a stiff right hand.
Ninja looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Riley lands a really nice looking cross but Ninja seems unphased.
Riley throws a leg kick which misses Ninja's front leg but catches the back leg as Ninja tries to avoid it.
Ninja is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
Ninja misses the body punch
and Riley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riley.
Riley has a couple of punches blocked by Ninja.
Ninja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riley is pushing Ninja up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ninja trying to control the position but instead, Riley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ninja into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Riley dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Riley.
Riley is looking to land body kicks.
Riley misses with a head kick.
Riley looks to land a body kick but Ninja moved away.
Riley lands with a nice body punch.
Ninja staying out of range there.
Riley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Riley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ninja at a distance.
Ninja throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
Ninja rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riley scoring well with a low kick there.
Riley lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ninja can pounce on him.
Ninja lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ninja cracks a nice hook into Riley's ribs.
Ninja takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ninja with a nice cross.
Riley avoids the head kick by Ninja.
Riley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ninja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ninja checks a low kick from Riley.
Ninja scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ninja is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riley.
Riley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Ninja finds it's way through Riley's defenses.
Afro Ninja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley throws a solid leg kick but Ninja takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Riley.
Riley works Ninja's body with a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Ninja blocks the low kick.
Ninja looks to score with a jab to the body but Riley is just out of range.
Ninja tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Riley is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ninja.
Riley tries to clinch up but Ninja circles away and keeps his distance.
Ninja chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riley can pounce on him.
Riley cracks the inside of Ninja's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Riley.
Ninja throws out a leg kick but Riley moves out of range and Ninja only half commits.
Riley throws a hook but Ninja avoids it easily.
Ninja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ninja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Riley tenderised Ninja's leg. Ninja is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ninja throws a hook but Riley avoids it easily.
Riley checks the leg kick.
Riley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ninja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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.
A big right from Ninja misses.
Ninja moves out of range of the body kick.
Ninja on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riley lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Ninja misses.
Riley is looking to clinch.
Riley lands the left hand.
Riley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ninja will feel that in the morning.
Ronnie Riley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ninja lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Ninja walks into a straight right hand from Riley.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ninja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Ninja.
Ninja throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Riley counters with an outside leg kick.
Riley lands a nice hook to Ninja's body. Ninja takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ninja misses with a body punch
and Riley counters with a nice leg kick.
Riley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ninja throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riley counters with a solid body kick.
Riley moves out of range as Ninja strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riley 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Riley!
Ronnie Riley is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ronnie Riley 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 The Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy comes to the cage accompanied by Old Spice Guy Intro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Guy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy ducks under a wild hook from Chinaski.
Guy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Guy throws a lazy right hand but Chinaski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chinaski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Guy pushes Chinaski away with a front kick.
Guy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chinaski moves away.
Guy misses with a head kick.
Chinaski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Chinaski.
Chinaski with a jab.
Chinaski moves out of range of the body kick from Guy.
Chinaski cracks the inside of Guy's front leg.
Chinaski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy throws a leg kick but Chinaski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chinaski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guy at a distance.
Chinaski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Chinaski misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chinaski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chinaski.
Chinaski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chinaski throws a shot from downtown. Guy moves away and avoids it.
Guy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chinaski clobbers Guy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chinaski throws a jab when Guy was well out of range.
Chinaski connects with a leg kick. Guy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chinaski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chinaski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chinaski misses with an uppercut
and Guy counters with a good, hard body kick but Chinaski shrugs it off.
Chinaski throws a jab when Guy was well out of range.
Chinaski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guy throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chinaski misses the body punch
enabling Guy to counter with a crisp jab.
Guy moves out of range of the strikes.
Henry Chinaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Guy tenderised Chinaski's leg. Chinaski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chinaski misses with an uppercut. Guy saw that one coming.
Chinaski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guy moves away.
Guy wants to land a leg kick but Chinaski is out of range.
Chinaski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Guy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chinaski can pounce on him.
Guy connects with a solid leg kick.
Guy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guy tries to move into range but Chinaski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chinaski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chinaski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chinaski wants to land a leg kick but Guy is out of range.
Chinaski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
Chinaski moves out of range of the leg kick from Guy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chinaski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Guy tries to work over Chinaski's front leg with a kick but Chinaski checks it.
Guy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chinaski.
The fighters circling - Chinaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Guy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Guy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chinaski throws a jab but it's blocked by Guy.
Chinaski throws the left hand but Guy avoids the punch easily.
Chinaski throws a lazy uppercut
and Guy counters with a leg kick.
Guy slips a straight right by Chinaski.
Guy looks to score with a jab to the body but Chinaski is just out of range.
Chinaski throws an overhand right that lands on Guy's shoulder, as Guy tries to avoid the shot.
Chinaski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy misses the jab.
Guy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chinaski.
Guy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Chinaski misses.
Chinaski misses with an uppercut
and Guy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Guy throws a leg kick that misses.
Guy swings for the body but Chinaski moves out of range.
Chinaski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Guy misses with a low kick.
Guy throws a leg kick
and Chinaski counters with a good, hard body kick but Guy shrugs it off.
Nice defenses there by Guy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chinaski throws a push kick but Guy slaps the foot to one side.
Chinaski throws out a loose jab but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chinaski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Guy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chinaski can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Chinaski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guy motions for Chinaski to come forward. Guy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chinaski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guy is looking to slow Chinaski down with leg kicks.
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Guy misses with a body shot.
Guy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Guy tries to land a leg kick but Chinaski saw it coming and moves away.
Chinaski looks to throw the jab but Guy is out of range.
Chinaski throws a shot from downtown. Guy moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Chinaski misses its intended target.
Henry Chinaski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chinaski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Chinaski as he checks the leg kick.
Guy moves away from the strike by Chinaski.
Chinaski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guy's sensitive parts.
Chinaski misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chinaski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chinaski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chinaski.
Guy checks a leg kick nicely.
Chinaski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chinaski 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 Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chinaski misses with an uppercut.
Chinaski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chinaski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Guy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chinaski stuns Guy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Guy moves out of range of the leg kick from Chinaski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski looks to throw the jab but Guy is out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chinaski in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Chinaski scores with a punch to the head.
Guy lands with a hook. Chinaski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chinaski.
Chinaski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chinaski misses with a hook. Guy ducked under it nicely.
Chinaski connects with a solid leg kick.
Chinaski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guy counters with an outside leg kick.
Guy tries to clinch up.
Guy motions for Chinaski to come forward. Guy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chinaski throws a chopping leg kick but Guy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chinaski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Chinaski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy walks into a jab.
Guy scores with a spinning back kick!
Guy misses with a hook. Chinaski ducked under it nicely.
Chinaski throws a leg kick that misses.
Chinaski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guy.
Guy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Guy throws a hook but Chinaski blocks it.
Chinaski throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Guy digs a good hook to Chinaski's body.
Chinaski missing with a left hand there. Guy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chinaski avoids the body shot from Guy.
Guy 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.
Guy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Chinaski misses.
Chinaski throws a push kick but Guy slaps the foot to one side.
Chinaski misses the shot to the body.
Chinaski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy throws a head kick but Chinaski moves out of range.
Guy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chinaski moves away.
Guy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Guy misses
enabling Chinaski to counter with a crisp jab.
Guy takes a swing at Chinaski's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Chinaski.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guy scores with a leg kick.
Chinaski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chinaski throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Chinaski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Guy takes one to the chin there.
Chinaski cracks Guy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chinaski loads up on a big right hand but Guy slips the punch.
Chinaski just misses with a punch to the body.
Chinaski throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Chinaski punishes Guy's body with a nice straight punch.
Chinaski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guy is looking to wear down Chinaski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Guy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chinaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chinaski throws a body punch but Guy moves out of range.
Chinaski misses with a two punch combination.
Chinaski throws a lazy uppercut
and Guy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy throws a wild body kick that Chinaski sees coming a mile off.
Guy throws a solid leg kick but Chinaski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Guy is out of range and Chinaski settles back down.
Guy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chinaski's calf.
Chinaski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chinaski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Guy doesn't manage to clinch there - Chinaski circles away.
Chinaski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Guy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Guy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guy cracks Chinaski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chinaski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chinaski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guy checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Guy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chinaski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chinaski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chinaski throws a leg kick but Guy checks it.
Chinaski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Guy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guy 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 Chinaski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chinaski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chinaski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Guy on the side of the head.
Chinaski throws a sloppy body shot
and Guy counters with a leg kick.
Guy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chinaski throws a low kick but Guy moves out of range easily.
Guy scores with a hook.
Chinaski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chinaski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chinaski moves out of range of the leg kick from Guy.
Guy misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guy manages to avoid it.
Chinaski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chinaski takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
Chinaski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Guy tenderised Chinaski's leg. Chinaski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chinaski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chinaski checks a leg kick nicely.
Chinaski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Chinaski.
Guy throws a low kick but Chinaski moves out of range easily.
Chinaski cracks the inside of Guy's front leg.
Guy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guy misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chinaski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Guy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chinaski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guy manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Guy.
Chinaski misses with a low kick as Guy jumps back.
Chinaski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Guy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Guy checks a leg kick.
Guy moves in looking to clinch but Chinaski pushes him off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Guy finds it's target.
Guy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chinaski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guy misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but The Guy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Guy tests Chinaski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chinaski scores with a body shot.
Guy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chinaski misses with a left hand
letting Guy counter with a right hand.
Chinaski tries to score with a low kick but Guy moves his leg out of the way.
Chinaski motions for Guy to come forward. Chinaski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chinaski 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 Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Guy moves into range and clinches up with Chinaski.
Chinaski has Guy pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Guy.
Chinaski prevents a body shot from Guy.
Guy gets through Chinaski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chinaski prevents a body shot from Guy.
Guy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chinaski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Guy tries a body shot but Chinaski blocks it.
Guy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chinaski's elbow.
A hook to the body from Chinaski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guy.
Chinaski prevents a body shot from Guy.
Guy misses with a body punch.
Guy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chinaski struggles to land a body shot inside as Guy controls his hands.
A short left from Guy.
Chinaski prevents a body shot from Guy.
Chinaski breaks the clinch.
Guy moves out of range of the leg kick from Chinaski.
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!
Guy throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski checks a low kick from Guy.
Chinaski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Guy's sensitive parts.
Guy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chinaski back to the cage. Guy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Guy takes a swing at Chinaski's ribcage but misses.
Chinaski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chinaski misses with a low kick.
Chinaski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Guy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chinaski doesn't seem phased though.
Chinaski throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
Guy checks a leg kick nicely.
Chinaski throws out a leg kick but Guy moves out of range and Chinaski only half commits.
Chinaski looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chinaski 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 Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guy cracks Chinaski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Guy works the jab nicely.
Chinaski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guy.
Chinaski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Guy.
Chinaski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chinaski throws a shot from downtown. Guy moves away and avoids it.
Guy is looking to slow Chinaski down with leg kicks.
Guy motions for Chinaski to come forward. Guy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Guy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Guy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chinaski can pounce on him.
Guy throws a jab when Chinaski was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chinaski doesn't seem bothered though.
Guy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Guy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Guy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Guy misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Guy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Guy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chinaski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guy.
Guy wants to land a leg kick but Chinaski is out of range.
Chinaski throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chinaski, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chinaski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Guy misses
and Chinaski counters with a series of strikes. Guy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Guy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chinaski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Guy had his way with Henry Chinaski in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Chinaski 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.
Guy is looking to score with low kicks.
Chinaski tries to work over Guy's front leg with a kick but Guy checks it.
Chinaski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Guy to score with a decent uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guy checks a leg kick.
Chinaski looks to land a left hand but Guy moved out of range nicely.
Chinaski slips a jab from Guy.
Guy is looking to clinch but Chinaski is avoiding it.
Chinaski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chinaski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Guy checks it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Chinaski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chinaski lands a leg kick that knocks Guy off balance momentarily.
Chinaski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chinaski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Chinaski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chinaski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chinaski misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Chinaski.
Chinaski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chinaski throws an off balance right hand
and Guy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch combination from Chinaski misses.
Chinaski lands a jab to the head.
Chinaski throws a shot from downtown. Guy moves away and avoids it.
Chinaski connects with an inside leg kick.
Chinaski lands a jab-cross combination.
Chinaski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nice body punch from Guy.
Guy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chinaski misses with an uppercut
and Guy counters with a right hand to the body.
Chinaski scoring well with a low kick there.
Chinaski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Guy's calf.
Guy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chinaski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Guy misses with an uppercut. Chinaski saw that one coming.
Chinaski moves out of range of the leg kick from Guy.
Chinaski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guy counters with a thumping low kick.
Chinaski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guy.
A telegraphed right hand from Chinaski misses the target.
Guy thuds his right hand into Chinaski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Guy.
Chinaski swings widly with a right hand
and Guy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chinaski takes a swing at Guy's ribcage but misses.
Chinaski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guy.
Chinaski walks into a stiff left hand from Guy.
A head kick by Guy misses
and Chinaski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chinaski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Guy.
Chinaski throws a hook but Guy avoids it easily.
Chinaski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chinaski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guy.
Guy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chinaski checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a low kick, looking for Chinaski's leg but Chinaski calmly moves out of range.
Guy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chinaski.
Chinaski misses with an uppercut. Guy saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A good leg kick by Chinaski.
Chinaski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chinaski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chinaski.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chinaski 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 Guy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guy checks a low kick from Chinaski.
Guy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Guy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Henry Chinaski.
I think Chinaski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler comes to the cage accompanied by Yep. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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178 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
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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
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tyler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tyler moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyler finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Tyler stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie with a hook.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Tyler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Ricardo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler slips under a jab.
Tyler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Tyler is now in Gracie's guard.
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.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment.
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tyler preventing the sweep.
Tyler tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Tyler throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyler manages to get himself to full guard.
Tyler looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Tyler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler actively working from the bottom here.
Tyler gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Tyler has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Gracie is looking to defend but Tyler has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Gracie! Tyler pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Gracie taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Tyler!
Jake Tyler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Revolution Fatigues, into his post fight interview.
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