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LFNC 165 - Rozemblit v Lewis 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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178 lbs
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185 cm
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Nix! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Hale! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nix is looking to clinch but Hale is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nix looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hale swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nix was well out of range. Poor timing from Hale. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nix. Hale shrugs it off though. Nix doesn't manage to clinch there - Hale circles away.
Nix moves in looking to clinch but Hale pushes him off. Nix wants to clinch. Nix shoots in but Hale avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nix tries to bum rush Hale with a series of wild strikes but Hale uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Nix tries to clinch up but Hale circles away and keeps his distance. Hale gets tackled into the cage by Nix. Nix maintains the clinch. Hale content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nix.
Hale looks winded! Nix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hale.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nix crunches a lovely knee into Hale's ribcage. Nix utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Nix lands a right hand. Nix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nix putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Nix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Nix connects with a knee to the head.
Hale avoiding damage as Nix throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Nix.
Nix is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nix lands a good knee to the midsection. Hale won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nix utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nix utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Nix is stalling here.
Nix lands an elbow that stopped Hale in his tracks for a moment. Nix is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Nix. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nix looking for a takedown. Hale avoiding damage as Nix throws knees to the body.
Hale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nix takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Nix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hale's defenses. Nix missing with knees to the body.
Hale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hale managing to block the knees to the body from Nix.
Nix lands a nice knee to the body. Hale takes a knee to the side of the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Nix.
Nix working Hale over with knees to the body. Hale managing to block the knees to the body from Nix.
Nix lands a knee to the body.
Nix looking to stall.
Nix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hale is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hale avoids it. Hale avoiding damage as Nix throws knees to the body.
Hale leaning against his opponent.
Nix lands a nice knee to the body. Nix is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hale pulls him back up using the underhooks. Hale takes an elbow to the forehead. Nix stops a takedown attempt from Hale.
Nix lands a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nix slowing the pace effectively. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Nix dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nix scores with a spinning back kick! Nix shoots in but Hale avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nix forces Hale back against the cage and clinches. Nix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nix is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well. Nix utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Nix has Hale pressed against the cage.
Nix utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hale managing to block the knees to the body from Nix.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hale pushes Nix back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hale is breathing heavily. Nix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Nix lands an elbow inside. Nix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hale.
Nix missing with knees to the body.
Hale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nix utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Nix missing with knees to the body.
Nix is pressed up against the cage. Hale has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nix down to the mat. Nix avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Nix looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nix pushes Hale up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Jon Nix has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Knees in the clinch landing for Nix.
Nix slowing the pace effectively. Nix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Nix. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nix crunches a lovely knee into Hale's ribcage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nix lands an elbow just above Hale 's eye. Nix managing to block the knees to the body from Hale.
Nix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hale lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nix lands an elbow that stopped Hale in his tracks for a moment. Nix lands a shot to the body. Nix keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hale's efforts to push away. Nix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nix tries for a takedown but Hale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Hale looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nix tries to clinch there but Hale circles away.
Jab, jab by Hale - just one landing. Nix tries to clinch up. Nix tries to clinch but Hale moves out of range. Hale circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jon Nix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hale slaps away a takedown attempt from Nix, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nix fails in his attempt to clinch. Nix wants to clinch up but Hale keeps it at a distance. Jon Nix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nix tries to clinch but Hale moves out of range. Nix tries to close the distance and clinch but Hale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Nix looks to clinch enabling Hale to counter with a crisp jab. Nix is looking to clinch. Nix tries to clinch but Hale is having none of it. Nix tries to clinch but Hale moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nix tries to clinch but Hale is having none of it. Nix tries to clinch but Hale moves out of range. Nix tries to clinch up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Nix dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hale keeps the fight on the outside. Nix moves into the clinch. Nix drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nix blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hale wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hale.
Nix digs a right hand into Hale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hale's gas tank. Nix trying to land knees to the body.
Nix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Hale is looking for a takedown. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nix lands a nice knee to the body. Nix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hale is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Nix. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nix scores a nice knee to the body.
Hale is looking to break free of the clinch but Nix has double underhooks. Nix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Nix scores a nice knee to the body.
Hale is trying to push Nix away but Nix has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hale avoiding damage as Nix throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Nix.
Nix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hale's defenses. Nix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hale trying to land knees to the body.
Nix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nix crunches a lovely knee into Hale's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nix slowing the pace effectively. Hale tries a body shot but Nix blocks it.
Hale avoiding damage as Nix throws knees to the body.
Hale managing to block the knees to the body from Nix.
Hale managing to block the knees to the body from Nix.
Hale tries to break free but Nix pushes him back against the cage. Nix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hale is defending well for now. Hale blocks an elbow strike from Nix.
Hale is trying to break the clinch but Nix is controlling him. Nix taking a breather. Hale tries to circle away but Nix has him pinned against the cage. Nix missing with knees to the body.
Jon Nix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nix lands a damaging elbow. Hale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nix missing with knees to the body.
Hale is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nix tries to stall but Hale uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stephen Hale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hale can do to turn this around? Hale has Nix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Nix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Nix putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Nix crunches a lovely knee into Hale's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hale misses with a kick to the body.
Nix dives in and grabs Hale's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hale pushes down on Nix's head and hops out. Nix tries to clinch up but Hale circles away and keeps his distance. Nix tries to clinch up but Hale circles away and keeps his distance. Hale is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Hale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hale keeps the fight on the outside. Nix throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nix is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hale's waist but Hale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nix off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight! Jon Nix showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nix has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Nix!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juha Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Krewella - Alive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Kuivanen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Filip Andersson! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kuivanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andersson tries to avoid it but Kuivanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andersson to the ground. Andersson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kuivanen throws a head kick but Andersson moves out of range.
Andersson dives in and scores a takedown into Kuivanen's guard. Andersson controlling from the top position. Kuivanen wants to sweep but no luck. Andersson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Filip Andersson wasn't active enough on the ground. Andersson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andersson lands strikes from half guard. Andersson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuivanen sees it coming and defends easily. Andersson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Let's hope that Andersson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Andersson blocks the strikes from Kuivanen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andersson lands a nice short elbow. Andersson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Andersson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Andersson seems to be working for a kimura but Kuivanen defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Andersson blocks the strikes from Kuivanen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kuivanen is looking to improve his position.
Andersson trying to control the pace. Andersson is nestled in close to Kuivanen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kuivanen is looking to control Andersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuivanen avoid being mounted? Andersson controlling the action here. Andersson trying to mount his opponent but Kuivanen defends it. Kuivanen tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Still in half guard, Andersson seems content to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuivanen is defended easily by Andersson. Kuivanen misses with a takedown attempt - Andersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Kuivanen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kuivanen is breathing heavily. Kuivanen on the wrong end of a nice jab. Andersson cracks Kuivanen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kuivanen falls backwards against the cage. Andersson follows up with more strikes that drop Kuivanen to his knees. Andersson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kuivanen! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filip Andersson! Filip Andersson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy Owen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Hartnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Owen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Hartnell! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hartnell throws a series of punches but Owen avoids them all with ease. Hartnell throws out a powerful jab. Owen connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Norman Hartnell has been cut. A combination from Owen does no damage. Hartnell connects with a jab. Hartnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Owen swings widly with a right hand
and Hartnell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Owen has Hartnell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hartnell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hartnell tries for a takedown but Owen manages to get underhooks.
Hartnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Owen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Owen misses with a combination
and Hartnell counters with a stiff right hand. No luck with that takedown attempt from Owen. Hartnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Hartnell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Owen. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Owen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Owen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Nice defenses there by Hartnell. Owen misses with a looping right. Owen cracks Hartnell with a good jab. Owen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hartnell but Hartnell pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hartnell jabs Owen right on the nose. Owen blinks but takes it well. Hartnell lands with a shot to the body. Owen drives through with a takedown into guard. 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. Hartnell trying to control the position here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hartnell wants to stand and escape but Owen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Owen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Owen being controlled here momentarily. Owen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Owen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hartnell sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Owen throws an elbow but Hartnell slips to the side and avoids it well. Owen wants to control but Hartnell is keeping him busy. Owen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hartnell, who protects the arm well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Owen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hartnell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Owen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Hartnell can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hartnell parries the strikes from Owen easily there. Owen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hartnell to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Owen working the strikes but Hartnell uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Owen 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. Owen is trying to control. Hartnell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hartnell is pressing down on Owen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Owen throws a strike but Hartnell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Hartnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hartnell stops Owen from standing up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Owen dominated that round. The cut man is working on Norman Hartnell's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Owen misses. Owen has his takedown stuffed and Hartnell counters with a nice uppercut. Hartnell blocks a head kick by Owen.
A jab from Owen misses. A left lands for Hartnell. Hartnell avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Owen doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hartnell counters with a nice uppercut. Owen doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hartnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Owen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Owen throws out a loose jab but Hartnell uses good head movement to avoid it. Owen looks to land a left hand but Hartnell moved out of range nicely. Hartnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hartnell looks to land a combination but Owen avoids it well. Norman Hartnell seems to be getting the better of the standup. Owen misses with a right hand and Hartnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round. Hartnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Owen. Owen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hartnell to score with a decent uppercut. Owen misses with a hook. Hartnell ducked under it nicely. Owen misses with a right hand and Hartnell counters with a straight right hand. Owen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Horrible takedown by Owen or perhaps it was just good defense by Hartnell which made him look bad. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hartnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guy Owen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Owen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Owen misses with a looping left. Hartnell connects with a body shot. Owen misses with a right hand and Hartnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Owen throws a right hand that misses
and Hartnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hartnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Owen takes one on the button. Norman Hartnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Owen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Hartnell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Owen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Owen misses with a hook from the clinch. Hartnell goes for a takedown attempt but Owen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Hartnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hartnell scores with a nice right hand.
Owen misses with a left hand and Hartnell counters with a three punch combo that has Owen backing up. Owen nods at Hartnell to acknowledge the strikes. Owen swings widly with a right hand
and Hartnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owen is rocked! Left hook, right uppercut from Hartnell. Oh Owen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A combination from Hartnell does no damage. Owen misses with an uppercut. Hartnell saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Owen misses with a left hand and Hartnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Owen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Owen swings widly with a right hand
and Owen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Owen misses with a shot to the body and Hartnell counters with a nice uppercut. Hartnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Owen scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooh!!! Hartnell has knocked Owen down with a huge combo! Hartnell steps away and waves a wobbly Owen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Owen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hartnell counters with a big right hand! Oh Owen is in trouble here! Hartnell follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Hartnell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Del Mar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Yee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 cm
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180 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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179 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabio Del Mar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Yee! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Del Mar rushes Yee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Yee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but Yee blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Del Mar's brow. Del Mar takes an elbow to the temple. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Del Mar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A short left from Yee. Del Mar wants a takedown but no success here.
Del Mar wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Del Mar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Del Mar lands a knee to the head.
Del Mar blocks an elbow strike. Yee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Yee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Del Mar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Del Mar wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Del Mar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Del Mar looking for a takedown. Del Mar can't get the takedown.
Del Mar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Del Mar takes the fight into the clinch. Del Mar throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Yee misses with an elbow strike.
Yee is pressed up against the cage. Del Mar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yee down to the mat. Yee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Yee jabs Del Mar right on the nose. Del Mar blinks but takes it well. Del Mar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Yee pushes Del Mar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Yee lands a damaging elbow. Del Mar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yee lands an elbow just above Del Mar 's eye. Yee throws an elbow that misses.
Yee lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Del Mar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Del Mar blocks an elbow strike from Yee.
Yee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Yee scores with a shot to the side of Del Mar's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Yee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Yee taking a breather. Yee gets through Del Mar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yee lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Del Mar dodges an elbow strike from Yee.
Del Mar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yee lands an elbow just above Del Mar 's eye. Del Mar connects with a knee to the head.
Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Del Mar trying to stall but Yee improves his position.
Yee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Del Mar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Del Mar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Yee throws an elbow that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Yee scores with a shot to the side of Del Mar's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Del Mar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Del Mar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yee blocks it with crossed arms. Yee lands a nice elbow. Del Mar wants to stall.
Yee lands an elbow inside. Del Mar trying to land knees to the body.
Yee pushes Del Mar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Yee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Del Mar backwards. Yee lands with a short shot to the head.
Del Mar is rocked! Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but Yee blocks with his arms.
Oh Del Mar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Yee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Del Mar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Del Mar is breathing heavily. Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but Yee blocks with his arms.
Yee lands an elbow inside. Del Mar tries to land a knee to the head but Yee blocks with his arms.
Yee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Del Mar backwards. Yee dips a shoulder and cracks Del Mar with a mighty uppercut! Del Mar falls back against the cage and Yee unloads with a barrage of strikes! Del Mar is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Yee screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Yee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Wupaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Reva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reva has chosen Demons as his entrance music. Alexander Reva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Boris Wupaski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Alexander Reva! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reva on the wrong end of a nice hook. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wupaski. Wupaski misses with a right hand and Reva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wupaski! The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Wupaski wants to control but Reva postures up. Wupaski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wupaski tries to get out of the position. Reva tries for a kimura but Wupaski is defending well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reva has hold of Wupaski's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wupaski seems comfortable defending it but Reva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wupaski is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wupaski is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Reva couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Reva! An out of breath Alexander Reva 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Margallo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mutant Chernobli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernobli has chosen Slipknot-Waynd and Bleed as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucio Margallo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mutant Chernobli! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Margallo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chernobli counters by clinching up. Margallo throws a head punch that misses. Margallo pushes Chernobli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Chernobli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Margallo walks away with a smile on his face. Chernobli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Chernobli dives in and scores a takedown into Margallo's guard. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Chernobli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Chernobli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Chernobli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Margallo can't keep his opponent in guard - Chernobli advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Chernobli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Margallo defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chernobli throwing shots but Margallo is blocking nicely. Chernobli seems to be working for a kimura but Margallo defends the submission attempt. Margallo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernobli. Chernobli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Margallo defending well though. Chernobli thows a huge punch but Margallo dodges it nicely.
Chernobli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Chernobli seems to be working for a kimura but Margallo defends the submission attempt. Margallo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chernobli.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chernobli not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Margallo is in trouble now - Chernobli has advanced to mount! Chernobli connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chernobli thowing shots but they're missing. Chernobli unloads with some shots from mount but Margallo bucks and avoids them well.
Margallo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chernobli on the ground. This has been an exciting period of action! Chernobli misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Chernobli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Margallo is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chernobli throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Chernobli working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Margallo turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Chernobli off and cradles Margallo's limp body as Chernobli celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mutant Chernobli! Mutant Chernobli made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'the champion you're next'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylar Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray has chosen Saving me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
21 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sylar Gray! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gray misses with an uppercut. Boyle saw that one coming. Gray misses the jab. Gray throws a hook to the side of Boyle's head but Boyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Boyle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyle moves out of range of the strikes. A head kick misses from Gray. Boyle throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Sylar Gray has been cut. Gray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Boyle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Boyle wants to pass to mount but Gray is defending the position. Boyle postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gray to stand up. Boyle slips under a jab from Gray.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gray scores with a nice strike. Boyle avoids the body shot from Gray.
Boyle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gray tries to get back to half guard but can't. Boyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gray, who protects the arm well. Gray parries the strikes from Boyle easily there. Boyle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gray to escape.
Boyle working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gray, who protects the arm well. Boyle lands a nice forearm strike. This has been an exciting period of action! Boyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working. Gray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boyle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Gray is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Boyle has just dragged him back down to the mat. Boyle trying to control the position but Gray is working away. Boyle advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boyle trying to control but he's not successful this time. Boyle is working for a guillotine from mount but Gray frees his head quite easily.
Boyle looking for a guillotine from mount but Gray is having none of it. Gray is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boyle wants to take Gray's back here but Gray is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Boyle there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boyle throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Boyle 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. Boyle is working for a guillotine from mount but Gray frees his head quite easily.
Boyle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gray manages to avoid the submission attempt. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Boyle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gray has escaped the position, nice work there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Boyle dominated that round. The cut man is working on Sylar Gray'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.
Nice defenses there by Boyle. Boyle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Gray is looking to reverse the position. Boyle throws a strike aimed at the side of Gray's head but Gray avoids it well. Boyle misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boyle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gray sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Boyle is looking to take a break and control but Gray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gray, who protects the arm well. Boyle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gray has escaped the position, nice work there. Gray dodges the ground and pound from Boyle. Gray wants to control but Boyle postures up. Fred Boyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Gray gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boyle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Boyle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gray?
Boyle wants to control the pace but Gray is squirming around nicely. Boyle wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Boyle with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boyle controlling from the full mount. Boyle unloads with some shots from mount but Gray bucks and avoids them well.
Boyle looking to secure an arm triangle but Gray defends it well. Boyle working for a submission but Gray is keeping him at bay. Boyle avoids the attempt from Gray to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boyle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gray is looking to escape. Gray working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boyle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Boyle dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Sylar Gray's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Boyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gray throws out the jab. Gray misses with a low kick.
Boyle connects with a right hand. Gray shakes it off. Gray lands with an uppercut that bounces Boyle off the cage and back into range. Gray misses with a wild body shot. Boyle drives through with a takedown into guard. Boyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Boyle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Boyle trying to control but Gray is working from the bottom. Boyle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boyle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gray is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boyle, into his guard. Boyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Boyle, not yet. Gray looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Boyle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Boyle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Sylar Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gray loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gray wants to pass the guard but Boyle is keeping the position. Boyle has his foot on Gray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gray works his way back into a safe position though. Boyle looking to control.
Gray stopping the sweep attempt from Boyle. Gray is fighting to break Boyle's control of his arms but Boyle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boyle is trying to control the position but Gray postures up. Gray is sitting in close to Boyle's body. Boyle has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gray is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gray is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Boyle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Fred Boyle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Tiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden comes to the cage accompanied by Deep Cover by Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg. Tiernan has chosen DESERT STORM by Tartanic as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brandon Marsden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Tiernan! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tiernan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marsden is able to avoid easily. Marsden slips a jab and a cross from Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with a low kick. Marsden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as Marsden blocks the low kick. Marsden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiernan. Tiernan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marsden backs up against the cage.
Marsden moves out of range as Tiernan strikes. Tiernan misses with a body kick. Patrick Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Marsden avoids the head kick by Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with a kick to the body.
Tiernan tries to clinch but fails miserably and Marsden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tiernan thinking. Tiernan darts in and clinches Marsden up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tiernan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marsden's elbow. Tiernan looking to slow down the pace here. Marsden is looking to take this one to the mat. Tiernan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marsden's efforts to push away. Tiernan working some nice short punches in the clinch. Marsden is looking to break free of the clinch but Tiernan has double underhooks. Marsden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiernan throws a head kick but Marsden moves out of range.
Tiernan scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiernan misses with a double jab
and Marsden counters with a shoot takedown. Tiernan fights it but they end up in guard. Marsden throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marsden wants to pass the guard but Tiernan is keeping the position. Marsden is looking to pass into half guard but Tiernan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tiernan is in guard. Tiernan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marsden looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Marsden wants to improve his position but instead Tiernan has moved into half guard.
Marsden is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marsden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Marsden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tiernan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Marsden has his foot on Tiernan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tiernan works his way back into a safe position though. Tiernan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Marsden working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tiernan has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tiernan is taking a breather. Marsden says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Marsden is looking for a sweep. Tiernan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Marsden is working hard here to advance position. 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 Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marsden takes a kick to the side of the head. Tiernan scoring well with a low kick there.
Tiernan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marsden is out of range. Tiernan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Tiernan feints and then cracks Marsden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marsden down. Tiernan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Marsden slips under a jab from Tiernan. Tiernan lands with a slapping head kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marsden slips a jab and a cross from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marsden.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tiernan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Tiernan swings away with a leg kick that misses. Some wild striking there from Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with a body punch
and Marsden counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marsden. Marsden can't break the clinch.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Tiernan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden can't break the clinch.
Tiernan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tiernan tries a body shot but Marsden blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden. Marsden wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Marsden prevents a body shot from Tiernan. Marsden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tiernan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Tiernan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Patrick Tiernan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tiernan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marsden is out of range. Tiernan moves in looking to clinch but Marsden pushes him off. A head kick misses from Tiernan. A leg kick checked by Marsden. Tiernan tries a low kick but Marsden avoids it. Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patrick Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tiernan misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Marsden 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! Marsden wants to pass the guard but Tiernan is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Marsden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tiernan's guard. Marsden tries to pass to full mount but Tiernan defends it. Marsden working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Tiernan's thigh. Tiernan counters though and makes it back to full guard. Marsden wants to pass the guard but Tiernan is keeping the position. Marsden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Marsden looking to pass the guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Tiernan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Marsden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tiernan throws a series of punches but Marsden avoids them all with ease. Some bone on bone action there as Marsden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Tiernan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Tiernan throws a right hand that Marsden ducks under and follows up with a left that Marsden also avoids with ease. Tiernan tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Marsden counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marsden checks a leg kick. Tiernan misses with a low kick. Marsden takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tiernan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A frustrated look appears on Marsden's face as he tries to break the clinch. Marsden tries to break free but Tiernan pushes him back against the cage. Tiernan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Marsden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Marsden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A head punch on the inside from Tiernan fails to land. Marsden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Tiernan scores with a shoulder strike. Tiernan tries a body shot but Marsden blocks it.
A short right from Tiernan on the inside. Marsden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tiernan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marsden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Tiernan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marsden checks it well. Tiernan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Marsden moves out of range of the body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tiernan tries to clinch up but Marsden circles away and keeps his distance. Tiernan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Tiernan connects with an inside leg kick. Marsden avoids the head kick by Tiernan.
Decent striking displayed by Tiernan there. Tiernan throws a nice looking combination but Marsden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Tiernan thows a body shot but no joy. Marsden slips a jab and a cross from Tiernan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tiernan tries to clinch up and Marsden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tiernan clinches up against the cage. Good body shot from Tiernan.
Tiernan lands with a right to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden. Tiernan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Tiernan is defending well against a takedown attempt. A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiernan. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tiernan. Marsden blocking some punches.
Tiernan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Marsden is trying to push Tiernan away but Tiernan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Marsden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tiernan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Tiernan. Tiernan has Marsden pressed against the cage, preventing Marsden from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tiernan trying to stall but Marsden improves his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tiernan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Marsden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Tiernan is defending well against a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tiernan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tiernan connects with an inside leg kick. Tiernan feints a jab promting Marsden to slip. Tiernan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marsden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Tiernan tries to grapple but his opponent circles so Marsden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tiernan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Patrick Tiernan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Tiernan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Tiernan! An out of breath Patrick Tiernan 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman has chosen All Within My Hands as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Cartman! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Estiarte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Estiarte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Cartman misses with a straight left. Estiarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartman. Estiarte misses with an uppercut. Donk. Cartman catches Estiarte right on the button with a cross. Cartman doesn't manage to clinch there - Estiarte circles away.
Estiarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cartman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Cartman.
It looks like Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte has been cut. Estiarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cartman. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Estiarte lands a high kick!
It looks like Eric Cartman has been cut. Cartman closes the distance and pushes Estiarte back into the cage. Estiarte tries a body shot but Cartman blocks it.
Estiarte lands an elbow inside. Estiarte is trying to stall.
Estiarte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Estiarte taking a breather. Cartman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Estiarte dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Estiarte scores with a shot to the side of Cartman's head. Estiarte manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Estiarte tries to land knees in the clinch but Cartman avoids the damage to the body. Cartman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cartman scores with a shot to the side of Estiarte's head. Estiarte trying to stall but Cartman improves his position.
Estiarte blocks an elbow strike from Cartman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cartman. Estiarte trying to stall but Cartman improves his position.
Cartman wants to break free but Estiarte has control.
Cartman gets through Estiarte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Estiarte trying to land knees to the body.
Cartman avoids a wild elbow strike from Estiarte. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Estiarte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cartman lands a right hand. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Estiarte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cartman's brow. Cartman dodges an elbow strike from Estiarte.
Estiarte looking to slow down the pace here. Estiarte tries to work over Cartman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Still in the clinch, Cartman scores with a nice short uppercut. A frustrated look appears on Cartman's face as he tries to break the clinch. A hook to the body from Cartman.
Estiarte is breathing heavily. Cartman tries a body shot but Estiarte blocks it.
Cartman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Estiarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartman. Cartman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cartman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cartman tries to break free but Estiarte pushes him back against the cage. Estiarte lands an elbow inside. Estiarte throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Estiarte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cartman's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cartman pushes off an throws an elbow but Estiarte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Still in the clinch, Cartman scores with a nice short uppercut. Cartman lands with a right to the head. Estiarte throws an elbow that misses.
Cartman throws a head punch that misses. Estiarte is stalling here.
Estiarte stalling in the clinch but Cartman improves position. Estiarte misses with an elbow over the top. Estiarte throws an elbow but it misses.
Cartman lands with a right to the head. Estiarte blocks an elbow strike from Cartman.
Estiarte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartman misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cartman. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Estiarte misses with an elbow over the top. Cartman looks to throw an elbow but misses. Estiarte misses with some punches.
Estiarte blocks an elbow strike from Cartman.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cartman misses with some punches.
Estiarte is trying to break free. Estiarte looking to stall.
Cartman lands an uppercut. Cartman throws an elbow that misses.
Estiarte has Cartman pressed against the cage, preventing Cartman from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Estiarte misses with an elbow strike.
Cartman tries to land knees in the clinch but Estiarte avoids the damage to the body. Estiarte throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Estiarte prevents Cartman from breaking the clinch. Cartman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Estiarte lands a nice elbow. Estiarte throws an elbow that misses.
Estiarte misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Estiarte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Estiarte. Estiarte missing with knees to the body.
Cartman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Cartman dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
Cartman throws a looping overhand right but Estiarte ducks down to avoid it. Cartman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Cartman is looking to clinch but Estiarte is avoiding it.
Cartman throws a hook but Estiarte blocks it. Cartman with a nice cross. Cartman throws a right and a left that both miss. Cartman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Estiarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Cartman. Cartman wants to clinch up but Estiarte keeps it at a distance. Cartman tries to clinch but Estiarte moves out of range. Estiarte fakes the leg kick and cracks Cartman in the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Estiarte feints and then cracks Cartman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartman down. A head kick misses from Estiarte. Estiarte throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cartman is looking to clinch but Estiarte is avoiding it.
Cartman tries to close the distance and clinch but Estiarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cartman moves in looking to clinch but Estiarte pushes him off. Estiarte misses with a leg kick. Cartman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Estiarte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Estiarte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Cartman cracks Estiarte with an open hand slap. Estiarte looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartman is just out of range. The fight moves into the clinch position. Cartman lands a hook to the side of the head. Estiarte tries to land knees in the clinch but Cartman avoids the damage to the body. Cartman tries to work over Estiarte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cartman pushes off an throws an elbow but Estiarte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Cartman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte's cut is getting worse. Estiarte tries to break free but Cartman pushes him back against the cage. Cartman lands a body punch in the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right from Cartman. Cartman scores with a nice hook to the head. Cartman throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Estiarte misses with a body punch.
Cartman lands a hook that snaps the head of Estiarte backwards. A shot in the inside from Cartman. Estiarte takes an elbow to the temple. Cartman throws an elbow but it misses.
Cartman misses with the head strike.
Cartman is trying to force a seperation but Estiarte has the dominant position. Cartman lands an elbow that stopped Estiarte in his tracks for a moment.
Esteban Rodrigo Estiarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Estiarte avoids a wild elbow strike from Cartman. A head punch blocked on the inside by Estiarte. Estiarte is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cartman is keeping busy. Cartman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Estiarte with a big uppercut! Estiarte tries to clinch up but Cartman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Estiarte to the mat! Estiarte covers up and Cartman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Cartman! After winning the bout, Eric Cartman 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rozemblit has chosen Pain as his entrance music. 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 middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Lewis! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Rozemblit! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lewis slips a jab from Rozemblit. Lewis checks a low kick from Rozemblit. A slow jab from Lewis misses its intended target. Rozemblit throws a push kick but Lewis slaps the foot to one side. Lewis swats away the attempt to clinch by Rozemblit. Rozemblit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lewis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rozemblit at a distance.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rozemblit avoids the body shot from Lewis.
Rozemblit's corner calls for a 1-2. Rozemblit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Lewis jabs Rozemblit right on the nose. Rozemblit blinks but takes it well. Lewis throws a leg kick that misses. Rozemblit pushes Lewis away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick misses from Rozemblit. Lewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rozemblit sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rozemblit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rozemblit lands with an overhand left. Rozemblit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lewis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Rozemblit ducks down to avoid it. Lewis connects with a body shot. Rozemblit misses with a right hand and Lewis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Rozemblit lands with a slapping head kick. A head kick misses from Rozemblit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rozemblit throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily. Rozemblit pushes Lewis away with a front kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rozemblit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis checks a low kick from Rozemblit. Lewis throws a low kick, looking for Rozemblit's leg but Rozemblit calmly moves out of range. Lewis misses the shot to the body. Lewis blocks the body kick.
Rozemblit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rozemblit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rozemblit checks a leg kick nicely. Jose Rozemblit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lewis avoids the head kick by Rozemblit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lewis lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Rozemblit misses. Lewis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rozemblit can pounce on him.
Lewis is looking to wear down Rozemblit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Lewis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rozemblit walks into a jab. Lewis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rozemblit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis. Lewis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Lewis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rozemblit swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rozemblit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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! Lewis throws a head kick that misses and Rozemblit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A jab from Lewis misses. Lewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rozemblit sees it coming and avoids it easily. Rozemblit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body. A low kick from Rozemblit misses and Lewis counters with a nice uppercut. Rozemblit shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Rozemblit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A bone on bone clash there as Rozemblit blocks the leg kick.
Rozemblit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lewis backs up against the cage.
Lewis connects with a jab. 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 Leonard Lewis will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Rozemblit swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit throws a looping overhand right but Lewis ducks down to avoid it. Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rozemblit moves away. Rozemblit throws a low kick, looking for Lewis's leg but Lewis calmly moves out of range. Lewis takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lewis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lewis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rozemblit. Lewis avoids the body shot from Rozemblit.
Lewis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rozemblit at a distance.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Rozemblit.
Rozemblit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Rozemblit misses with a leg kick and Rozemblit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lewis misses the shot to the body. Leonard Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lewis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Rozemblit throws a head kick that misses. Rozemblit drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Lewis throws a leg kick and Rozemblit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lewis throws a leg kick but Rozemblit moved away. Lewis wants to clinch. A shot to the liver by Lewis. Beautiful body shot. Lewis avoids the head kick by Rozemblit.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rozemblit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lewis pinned against the cage. Lewis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Rozemblit dips to his left and cracks Lewis with an uppercut! Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rozemblit.
Lewis catches Rozemblit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rozemblit.
Leonard Lewis is winning the standup battle so far. Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rozemblit manages to avoid it. Rozemblit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lewis misses with a hook
letting Rozemblit counter with a right hand. A punch combination from Rozemblit misses. Rozemblit drops his hands momentarily and Lewis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good leg kick by Lewis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Lewis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A slapping leg kick lands for Lewis.
Rozemblit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Lewis scores with a decent looking hook. Rozemblit thows a leg kick but Lewis checks it and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rozemblit throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rozemblit slips under a jab. Lewis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rozemblit. Rozemblit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozemblit.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rozemblit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rozemblit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Rozemblit misses with a body shot.
Lewis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Lewis avoids the head kick by Rozemblit.
Lewis tries to work over Rozemblit's front leg with a kick but Rozemblit checks it. Rozemblit throws a head kick that misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lewis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Lewis lands a leg kick that knocks Rozemblit off balance momentarily. Rozemblit gets off balance looking for a body kick and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Lewis dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rozemblit - that will leave a mark!
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rozemblit. Rozemblit obviously looking to wear him down.
Rozemblit tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance. Lewis missing with a left hand there. Rozemblit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rozemblit fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A combination from Rozemblit does no damage. Lewis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Rozemblit throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily. Lewis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Rozemblit missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Rozemblit misses with a low kick.
Rozemblit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lewis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rozemblit wants to clinch up but Lewis keeps it at a distance. Rozemblit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rozemblit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Nice defenses there by Rozemblit. A chopping leg kick lands by Lewis. The crowd cheers as Rozemblit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lewis doesn't seem phased though. Rozemblit throws a head kick that misses and Lewis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lewis rushes Rozemblit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Good body shot from Lewis.
Rozemblit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lewis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rozemblit backwards. A nice glancing elbow lands by Lewis.
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! Lewis lands with a light punch inside.
Rozemblit is rocked! Rozemblit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rozemblit is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him? Lewis lands a shoulder strike. Lewis leaning against his opponent.
Rozemblit is trying to break free. Lewis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rozemblit wants to take the fight to the mat but Lewis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Leonard Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rozemblit. Lewis crunches a lovely knee into Rozemblit's ribcage. A right handed body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis jerks Rozemblit's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Rozemblit drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Lewis goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Lewis because Rozemblit was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Leonard Lewis! Leonard Lewis is the new middleweight champion! Leonard Lewis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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