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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Night Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go To Sleep. Man has chosen Night Man 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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Night Man!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edgar, as that shot connected.
Man cracks Edgar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick from Edgar misses.
Edgar blocks a head kick by Man.
Man throws a head kick but Edgar moves out of range.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edgar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Edgar avoids the head kick by Man.
Edgar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edgar. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edgar moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Edgar cracks Man with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Man clinches with his opponent.
Man looking to throw knees to the head but Edgar is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man prevents a body shot from Edgar.
Man misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edgar.
Edgar lands a shoulder strike.
Man misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edgar.
Man working aggressively here.
Man misses with an elbow strike.
Edgar breaks the clinch.
Man throws a leg kick but Edgar checks it.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man tries to clinch up.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edgar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
Edgar blocks the body kick.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edgar.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by Edgar.
Edgar misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to clinch up but Edgar circles away and keeps his distance.
Edgar throws a leg kick that misses.
Edgar blocks a head kick by Man.
Man misses with a head kick.
Man throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Edgar.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edgar swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edgar catches Man with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Man throws a wild body kick that Edgar sees coming a mile off.
Man throws a wild body kick that Edgar sees coming a mile off.
Man throws a head kick but Edgar moves out of range.
Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Edgar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Edgar to counter with a crisp jab.
Edgar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edgar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Edgar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Man back to the cage. Edgar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Man is rocked!
Edgar cracks Man with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hans Edgar!
Hans Edgar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Wow, that worked? I didn't expect that! Much respect to Lopez and his manager!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Brizuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zef Tanghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zef Tanghe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Brizuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Zef Tanghe!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanghe throws out a loose jab but Brizuela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brizuela moves out of range of the body kick.
Tanghe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brizuela makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Brizuela takes a swing at Tanghe's ribcage but misses.
Tanghe avoids a kick to the body.
Brizuela lands with a kick to the temple. Tanghe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Tanghe blocks a head kick by Brizuela.
Brizuela throws a body kick that misses.
Brizuela just misses with a punch to the body.
Brizuela fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanghe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brizuela throws a head kick that misses.
Tanghe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Brizuela slips a jab from Tanghe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tanghe.
Tanghe ducks right into an uppercut from Brizuela.
Brizuela bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brizuela lands a slapping body shot.
Brizuela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brizuela scores with a hook to the body. Tanghe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanghe looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanghe looks for a takedown but Brizuela sprawls well.
Brizuela swinging wildly here.
Tanghe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brizuela jabs Tanghe right on the nose. Tanghe blinks but takes it well.
Brizuela blocks a jab.
Tanghe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brizuela's waist but Brizuela gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tanghe off to one side.
Brizuela drops Tanghe with a beautiful combination! Tanghe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brizuela is looking for the KO!
Tanghe is rocked!
It looks like Zef Tanghe has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanghe leaves his chin hanging out and Brizuela seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Tanghe crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Francis Brizuela!
Our winner, Francis Brizuela, 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 Xavier Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Stinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melendez comes to the cage accompanied by El Coo Cooi . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Freddy Stinger!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stinger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Freddy Stinger has been cut.
Melendez darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Stinger's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Melendez before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavier Melendez!
A relieved looking Xavier Melendez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alec Dimanche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onufry Zagloba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimanche comes into the arena with 835 - SLAPDASH blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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245 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alec Dimanche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Onufry Zagloba!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimanche pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dimanche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zagloba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dimanche throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Zagloba.
Dimanche misses with an uppercut. Zagloba saw that one coming.
Dimanche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zagloba.
Zagloba looking to score a takedown here. Dimanche is defending well but Zagloba drives through and ends up in Dimanche's guard.
Zagloba working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dimanche tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimanche is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimanche avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimanche is trying to control the position but Zagloba postures up.
Dimanche manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dimanche scoring with strikes but Zagloba is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimanche landing punches.
Dimanche cracks Zagloba with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Zagloba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zagloba takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Dimanche's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alec Dimanche!
A victorious Alec Dimanche thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Convict (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Convict might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kill You. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, The Convict!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Ashley Davies!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Convict ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davies swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Convict makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Convict blocks a head kick by Davies.
Davies misses the shot to the body.
Davies plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Convict dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davies. That did some damage!
Convict with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Convict throws a body punch but Davies moves out of range.
Davies throws a poor cross that misses
and Convict makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Davies really felt that one!
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!
Davies takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Ashley Davies has been cut.
Convict throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Davies scores with a punch to the head.
Davies scores with a jab to the head.
Davies has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Convict.
Davies looks winded!
Convict tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davies takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davies tries to clinch but Convict moves out of range.
Davies throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Convict stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Convict scores with a jab.
Convict scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Convict blocks a head kick by Davies.
Convict throws a head kick that misses.
The Convict is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davies fails with the takedown.
Convict cracks the inside of Davies's front leg.
Davies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ashley Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Convict bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davies's head.
Convict dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davies. That did some damage!
Convict takes the fight into the clinch.
Davies blocks an elbow strike.
Davies is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Convict is defending well for now.
Davies takes an elbow to the forehead.
Davies dodges an elbow strike from Convict.
Convict is pressed up against the cage. Davies has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Convict down to the mat. Convict avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Convict bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davies'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!
That kick from Convict tenderised Davies's leg. Davies is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Convict lands a leg kick that knocks Davies off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Convict. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Convict.
Convict closes the distance and clinches.
Davies dodges an elbow strike from Convict.
Davies tries to work over Convict's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davies takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Ashley Davies's cut even more.
A bit of stalling here from Convict.
Convict misses with an elbow over the top.
Davies has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Convict is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Convict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Davies.
Convict lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Davies.
Davies drops down looking for an ankle pick but Convict pulls his leg out and moves away.
Davies misses with a looping left.
Davies's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Convict throws a head kick that misses.
Davies blocks a head kick by Convict.
Convict takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convict gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Davies throws a jab but it's blocked by Convict.
Davies takes a kick to the side of the head.
The cut above Ashley Davies's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Convict throws a head kick that misses.
Davies looks to land a left hand but Convict moved out of range nicely.
Convict digs a good hook to Davies's body.
Davies just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Convict.
Convict thuds a left hand into Davies's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Convict lands a front kick.
Convict lands a high kick!
Convict throws a leg kick which misses Davies's front leg but catches the back leg as Davies tries to avoid it.
Convict throws a head kick that misses.
Convict takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ashley Davies's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Davies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Convict lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Convict lands a nice looking kick to the body. Davies takes a step back to recover.
Convict will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Convict scores with a jab to the head.
Convict fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Davies misses with an uppercut. Convict saw that one coming.
Convict throws a head kick but Davies moves out of range.
Davies misses the jab.
Davies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Convict.
Convict misses with a head kick.
Convict fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davies has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Convict takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Convict scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Davies ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Convict tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Convict dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ashley Davies's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Convict takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Convict.
Convict cracks the inside of Davies's front leg.
Nice shot by Convict.
A good leg kick by Convict.
Convict bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick from Convict lands but Davies takes it in his stride.
Davies is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Davies is still on wobbly legs! Can Convict finish him?
Davies comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davies seems to have recovered his senses.
Convict thumps Davies with a low kick.
Davies tries to clinch but Convict moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Davies.
Convict lands a big head kick that sends Davies tumbling to the mat! Convict takes a step backwards and waves Davies back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ashley Davies's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). The Convict!
In his post fight interview, The Convict started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Aguinaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Roode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Andres Aguinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Roode!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguinaldo stalks Roode and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roode's face. Roode staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Bobby Roode has been cut.
Aguinaldo drops Roode with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Roode looks back up at him and smiles so Aguinaldo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Roode is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aguinaldo catches Roode with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Roode forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andres Aguinaldo!
Andres Aguinaldo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Duarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Duarte had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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195 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcos Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andy Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins throws a lazy right hand but Duarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andy Wilkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkins moves out of range as Duarte strikes.
Nice shot by Wilkins.
Wilkins connects with a jab.
Duarte takes a swing at Wilkins's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duarte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Duarte scores with a nice strike.
Duarte looks to land a right hand but Wilkins moved out of range.
Wilkins connects with the punch.
Wilkins lands a jab to Duarte's midsection.
Wilkins swings for the body but Duarte moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilkins needs to keep his hands up - Duarte had a free shot at his head there.
Wilkins lands an overhand right.
Duarte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilkins counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duarte lands a really nice looking cross but Wilkins seems unphased.
Duarte decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Duarte is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duarte wants to take a breather but Wilkins is having none of it.
Duarte controlling the action here.
Duarte is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Duarte prevents Wilkins from improving his position.
Wilkins is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins actively working from the bottom here.
Wilkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilkins is not content to let Duarte control the position.
Wilkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!
Duarte trying to control but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Wilkins is looking for a triangle but Duarte pushes his legs off easily.
Duarte wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duarte wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
Duarte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duarte throwing strikes from guard but Wilkins blocks nicely.
Duarte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilkins is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Duarte rolls with it to try and escape but Wilkins cranks on the arm and Duarte is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Wilkins!
After winning the bout, Andy Wilkins 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 Jose Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rab Rehab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling. Rehab is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: saturday nights alright for fighting. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Jose Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rab Rehab!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Rehab.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Martinez tries to clinch but Rehab moves out of range.
Rehab takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rehab was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Rehab is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martinez.
Martinez closes the distance and clinches.
Rehab is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martinez is keeping busy.
Martinez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rehab backwards.
Martinez tries a body shot but Rehab blocks it.
Rehab manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rehab is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez gets to his feet. Rehab looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rehab dips to his left and cracks Martinez with an uppercut!
Martinez lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez lands a head shot.
Rehab swings widly with a right hand
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rehab on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rehab on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martinez is looking to wear down Rehab with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Martinez cracks Rehab with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rehab is rocked!
Rehab looks up at the clock. Bad move! Martinez lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rehab. Martinez pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Martinez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie McStar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakuraba comes to the cage accompanied by Lose yourself. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie McStar!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McStar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McStar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sakuraba wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by McStar.
McStar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sakuraba is avoiding damage well.
McStar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sakuraba is avoiding damage well.
McStar misses with the ground and pound.
Sakuraba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by McStar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStar working the ground and pound but Sakuraba is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from McStar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sakuraba sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McStar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sakuraba isn't going anywhere.
Sakuraba is looking to reverse the position.
McStar landing a few strikes.
McStar cracks Sakuraba with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sakuraba tries to buck McStar off but McStar is having none of it.
McStar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sakuraba is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from McStar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McStar tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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!
McStar cracks Sakuraba with a big right hand but Sakuraba just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sakuraba is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sakuraba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McStar cracks Sakuraba with a big elbow.
McStar in side control lands a decent elbow.
McStar throwing strikes but Sakuraba manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
McStar being controlled for a moment.
McStar is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar regains half guard.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but McStar is a slippery customer.
McStar trying to control from the bottom.
Sakuraba prevents McStar from improving his position.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but McStar keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McStar wants to get back to his feet.
McStar tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to take a breather but McStar is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kazushi Sakuraba just wasn't active enough.
McStar shoots in but Sakuraba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McStar lands an overhand right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sakuraba!
It looks like Robbie McStar has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McStar dives in and grabs Sakuraba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes down on McStar's head and hops out.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
McStar dives in and scores a takedown into Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba wriggles free and stands up.
Sakuraba lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakuraba stuffs the takedown.
Sakuraba feints and then cracks McStar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McStar down.
McStar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McStar looks winded!
Sakuraba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McStar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie McStar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McStar shoots in but Sakuraba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sakuraba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakuraba connects with a solid leg kick.
McStar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sakuraba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McStar is chipping away with strikes.
McStar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McStar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sakuraba is looking to reverse the position.
McStar is trying to ground and pound but Sakuraba uses the momentary lack of control by McStar to regain half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McStar.
McStar tries to free his leg and advance position but Sakuraba is retaining full guard.
McStar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sakuraba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sakuraba has control of McStar's left arm, preventing McStar from doing any damage.
McStar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sakuraba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sakuraba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McStar connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McStar with a flurry of punches that miss.
McStar trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
McStar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McStar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sakuraba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McStar, into his guard.
McStar 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba stays in close to McStar's body and controls the position.
McStar looking for a sweep. Not yet McStar, not yet.
Sakuraba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sakuraba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McStar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Kazushi Sakuraba has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McStar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sakuraba.
McStar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
McStar fails with the takedown.
McStar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sakuraba misses with a looping left.
McStar dives in and grabs Sakuraba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes down on McStar's head and hops out.
McStar doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakuraba circles away.
McStar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McStar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sakuraba is fending him off so far but McStar persists. Nope, Sakuraba circles away and we're back to standing.
McStar is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McStar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sakuraba connects with the punch.
Sakuraba looks to land a combination. McStar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sakuraba circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Kazushi Sakuraba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie McStar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McStar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throws a quick inside leg kick.
McStar shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense.
Sakuraba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sakuraba lands with a nice body punch.
McStar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that half lands.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot that snaps McStar's head back.
Sakuraba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robbie McStar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba works over McStar's head and body with a nice combination.
McStar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McStar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sakuraba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McStar looks for a takedown but Sakuraba sprawls well.
McStar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kazushi Sakuraba is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sakuraba dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McStar. That did some damage!
McStar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sakuraba lands a leg kick that knocks McStar off balance momentarily.
McStar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sakuraba. That one must have hurt.
Sakuraba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sakuraba throws a front kick that sends McStar stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba lands with a hook. McStar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kazushi Sakuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of McStar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sakuraba scores with a shot to the body.
Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakuraba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McStar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sakuraba. Sakuraba obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba slips a straight right by McStar.
Sakuraba connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakuraba jabs at McStar's body.
Sakuraba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sakuraba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McStar.
Kazushi Sakuraba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McStar.
Sakuraba throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sakuraba cracks a nice hook into McStar's ribs.
Sakuraba is looking to wear down McStar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sakuraba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sakuraba. McStar shrugs it off though.
McStar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McStar 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.
Sakuraba lands a jab to the nose.
Sakuraba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sakuraba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStar shoots in for a takedown but Sakuraba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McStar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sakuraba.
Sakuraba scores with a jab. McStar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sakuraba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McStar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McStar tries for a takedown but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakuraba works over McStar's head and body with a nice combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakuraba, right into the meat.
Sakuraba lands a two punch combo.
Sakuraba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McStar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sakuraba.
McStar walks into a left hand.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sakuraba wants it to stay on the feet.
Sakuraba looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McStar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sakuraba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McStar throws a strike but Sakuraba rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sakuraba trying to control but McStar is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McStar wants to stand and escape but Sakuraba is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazushi Sakuraba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sakuraba 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartholomew Simpson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abdullah Zaire's chin.
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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
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bartholomew Simpson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson's calf.
Zaire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Zaire thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaire thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simpson checks the leg kick.
Simpson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaire tries to circle away but Simpson has him pinned against the cage.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
A left hand lands to the body for Simpson.
Simpson misses with an elbow over the top.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Zaire misses with the head strike.
Simpson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaire breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson pushes Zaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaire managing to block the knees to the body from Simpson.
Zaire is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaire controls his hands.
Zaire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Simpson.
Zaire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaire tries to pull guard but Simpson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simpson digs a right hand into Zaire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaire's gas tank.
Zaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zaire fails to pull guard.
Bartholomew Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Zaire.
Zaire gets control of Simpson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zaire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Simpson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simpson has managed to get both his arms back between Zaire's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simpson controls the pace.
Simpson preventing the sweep.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
Zaire looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaire, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bartholomew Simpson.
A left lands for Simpson.
Simpson throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
Simpson tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simpson did well to prevent Zaire getting side control.
Simpson trying to control but Zaire postures up.
Zaire stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson won't allow Zaire to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bartholomew Simpson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Simpson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bartholomew Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simpson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
A solid body kick from Zaire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zaire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson lands a jab to Zaire's midsection.
Zaire stalks Simpson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simpson's face. Simpson staggers backwards, shaken.
Simpson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaire.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson lands a leg kick that knocks Zaire off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Zaire. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Zaire.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Zaire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simpson moves away.
Bartholomew Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zaire tries to pull guard but Simpson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simpson just leaning against Zaire, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire blocks a body shot from Simpson.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Simpson.
Zaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Zaire.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simpson lands a knee to the body.
Zaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Bartholomew Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Zaire.
Zaire is breathing heavily.
Zaire fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire works Simpson's body with a nice hook.
Zaire scores with a kick to the body.
Simpson moves out of range of the leg kick from Zaire.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Zaire swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Zaire keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Zaire - just one landing.
Zaire thows a body shot but no joy.
Zaire misses with the body kick
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
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 Bartholomew Simpson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zaire lands a head shot.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Simpson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Zaire looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Zaire connects with a body shot.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaire's head backwards.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zaire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Simpson ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaire misses with a hook
and Simpson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson scores with a leg kick.
Simpson tries to clinch up but Zaire circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Simpson's leg. Simpson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice jab there from Zaire.
Zaire shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simpson moves out of range of the body kick.
Simpson moves into the clinch.
Simpson slows down the pace here.
Zaire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simpson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bartholomew Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Zaire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries a body shot but Zaire blocks it.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaire breaks the clinch.
Zaire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simpson's head.
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a left to the body.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
Simpson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaire takes one to the chin there.
Zaire is rocked!
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Simpson moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Zaire.
Zaire seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson blocks a jab.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simpson tries to clinch
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire clobbers Simpson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Simpson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simpson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zaire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simpson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaire's knee momentarily.
Simpson lands a big uppercut and Zaire crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zaire looks OK. Simpson waves Zaire back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a big right hand! Oh Zaire is in trouble here! Simpson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomew Simpson!
Bartholomew Simpson retains his middleweight title!
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