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Galaxy 64: Sacrifice PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ozzie Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Godley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ozzie Castillo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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206 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ozzie Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Godley!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Some wild striking there from Castillo.
Castillo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Godley counters with a nice body shot.
Castillo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castillo misses with a double jab.
Castillo misses with an uppercut. Godley saw that one coming.
Castillo throws out a powerful jab.
Godley ducks under a wild hook from Castillo.
Castillo tries to bum rush Godley with a series of wild strikes but Godley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Castillo duly obliges.
Sloppy strikes from Castillo. Those never looked like landing.
Castillo misses with a double jab.
Castillo throws a series of punches but Godley avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Castillo.
No joy there for Castillo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Godley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Godley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castillo defends it well.
Godley is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godley drops an elbow to the side of Castillo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is trying to stand.
Godley seems to be looking for submissions.
Godley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castillo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Godley.
Godley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castillo defends it well.
Castillo is trying to stand.
Godley is looking for a kimura here.
Godley prevents Castillo from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is defending against the submission attempts here by Godley.
Godley stops Castillo from getting back to his feet.
Godley wants to work for an arm triangle but Castillo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Castillo looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godley is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Godley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castillo defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Godley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Castillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Castillo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Castillo.
Godley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Castillo. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo throws a combination that misses
and Godley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Godley.
Godley pushes down on Castillo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Godley is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Castillo!
Godley putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Godley is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as Castillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Godley doesn't seem phased though.
Castillo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castillo misses with a few strikes there.
Castillo misses with a double jab
and Godley counters with a right hand to the body.
Castillo misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo throws a right hand that Godley ducks under and follows up with a left that Godley also avoids with ease.
Castillo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Castillo looks to land a combination but Godley avoids it well.
Godley slips under a jab from Castillo.
Some wild striking there from Castillo.
Castillo scores with a jab. Godley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Castillo throws a combination that misses
so Godley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Godley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castillo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Godley slips nicely into half guard.
Chris Godley has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godley tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Godley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Castillo throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Castillo.
Castillo throws a combination that misses
and Godley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castillo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godley won't allow Castillo to get back to his feet.
Godley pushing down on Castillo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Godley seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Castillo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris Godley!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philippe Merchant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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262 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Philippe Merchant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald working away.
Merchant is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Merchant is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merchant avoid being mounted?
Merchant is trying to get back to full guard.
Merchant looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merchant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is keen to just control but Merchant is a slippery customer.
Merchant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merchant tries to get to full guard but McDonald has control of the leg.
Merchant looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald prevents Merchant from improving his position.
McDonald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Merchant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merchant manages to get to full guard.
McDonald must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McDonald wanted to stand there but Merchant had control of the position.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Merchant keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merchant working for a triangle but McDonald defends it easily.
Merchant is trying to keep McDonald in close.
Merchant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonald is aware though and is defending well.
Merchant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merchant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merchant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald gets to his feet. Merchant looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald shoots in and gets a takedown into Merchant's guard.
McDonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merchant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merchant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merchant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDonald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merchant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonald has managed to get both his arms back between Merchant's legs - danger averted.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Merchant keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merchant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonald defends it easily.
McDonald stays in close to Merchant's body and controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merchant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merchant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald trying to control but Merchant is working from the bottom.
Merchant looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McDonald is defending well. Merchant quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McDonald has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Merchant celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philippe Merchant!
An out of breath Philippe Merchant 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 Gary Dove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Brawler
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Dove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Frazier!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Frazier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dove doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dove takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dove is breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Frazier.
Dove gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Frazier gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Frazier!
Jerome Frazier bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Van De Kamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van De Kamp's entrance music is Sister Sin - Fight Song. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Van De Kamp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlton Leach!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van De Kamp shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Leach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Leach is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van De Kamp is controlling him.
Leach is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Van De Kamp looking to pass the guard.
Leach is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van De Kamp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Van De Kamp looking to pass the guard.
Van De Kamp drops back looking for a leg! Leach is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leach manages to kick Van De Kamp off! Van De Kamp jumps back into Leach's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Kamp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leach is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leach has escaped and now he's on top!
Van De Kamp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leach manages to get himself to full guard.
Van De Kamp advances position into side control!
Van De Kamp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leach keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp tries for a kimura but Leach is defending well.
Leach is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Van De Kamp has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Van De Kamp 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.
Leach seems a little lost for a moment, as Van De Kamp dominates the positioning.
Van De Kamp looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leach is avoiding damage well.
Van De Kamp working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van De Kamp has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp has hold of Leach's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leach manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Van De Kamp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Leach regains half guard.
Leach is in trouble now - Van De Kamp has advanced to mount!
Van De Kamp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Leach is in a horrible position here. Van De Kamp smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
It looks like Carlton Leach has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van De Kamp wants to control the pace but Leach is squirming around nicely.
Van De Kamp jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leach is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leach and Van De Kamp has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van De Kamp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leach has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leach is trying to control Van De Kamp's posture but Van De Kamp avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van De Kamp thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Van De Kamp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Leach'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.
Van De Kamp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leach defends it nicely.
Van De Kamp looks for a takedown but Leach sprawls well.
Leach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van De Kamp.
Van De Kamp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leach circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Van De Kamp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van De Kamp tries a head kick but it misses.
Leach darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Leach trying to mount his opponent but Van De Kamp defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van De Kamp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van De Kamp is positioning himself well to prevent Leach advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van De Kamp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leach trying to control the position from guard on top but Van De Kamp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van De Kamp pushes a forearm under Leach's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Leach is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Van De Kamp!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Van De Kamp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramstein Rommel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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9 - 4 - 0 |
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208 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramstein Rommel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rommel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Rommel.
Rommel closes the distance and clinches up with Barnes, looking for a takedown. Rommel pushes Barnes against the cage but Barnes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rommel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rommel throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Rommel throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Rommel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. Rommel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Rommel should have avoided that one.
Barnes tries to keep at a distance but Rommel has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes.
Barnes throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Barnes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Rommel avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rommel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barnes to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramstein Rommel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barnes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rommel's brow.
Barnes scores with a knee to the head.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Rommel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Barnes.
Rommel blocks an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Barnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnes.
Rommel is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rommel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barnes walks away with a smile on his face. Rommel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barnes lands a jab to Rommel's midsection.
Ramstein Rommel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rommel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Rommel. Rommel gets slowly back to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rommel. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Rommel's leg. Rommel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rommel.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Rommel's leg. Rommel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rommel has a takedown stuffed.
Barnes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Barnes is looking to slow Rommel down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rommel right on the button. Rommel goes down! Barnes follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Barnes gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Barnes!
An out of breath John Barnes 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Belo Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Osko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osko has chosen Sabotage as his entrance music. Belo Me could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Josh Osko's chin.
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186 lbs
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178 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Belo Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Osko!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Me is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Me is looking to clinch.
Osko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Osko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Me quickly recovers to half guard.
Osko 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.
Osko trying to control the pace.
Me trying to control but Osko postures up.
Me wants to get back to full guard.
Osko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Osko prevents Me from improving his position.
Me trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Osko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Me tries to roll over but Osko keeps him under control.
Osko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Osko lands with a punch from half guard.
Me is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Osko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Osko's back!
Osko wants to control his opponent's hands but Me gets his hands free.
Osko tries to break free.
Me is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Osko right now.
Me struggling to land strikes to the head as Osko covers up.
Me is persistently looking for the submission but Osko is defending it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osko trying to control the position but Me manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me keeps control of the position as Osko tries to break free.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Osko has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Me.
Me is persistently looking for the submission but Osko is defending it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Osko tries to escape but Me has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Osko covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Osko is really stuck here.
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.
Despite being in a bad position, Osko is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Me controlling well, preventing Osko from escaping the position.
Will Me go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Osko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Osko wants to control his opponent's hands but Me gets his hands free.
Me tries to keep control of the position but Osko is staying busy.
Osko trying to control the position but Me manages to sink in the hooks.
Me controlling well, preventing Osko from escaping the position.
Osko showing good submission defense here.
Osko turns into Me and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Me swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Me is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osko is aware though and is defending well.
Me looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Osko is stalling in the full guard.
Me keeping moving, preventing Osko from controlling successfully.
Me is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Osko scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Osko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Me has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Osko finds it's way round the side to connect with Me's head.
Me has a takedown stuffed.
Me tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Osko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Osko.
Osko 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.
Osko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Osko prevents Me from getting back to his feet.
Osko postures up and lands a big shot to Me's brow.
Osko is pushing down on Me's leg trying to pass to half guard. Me is fighting to maintain full guard but Osko has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Osko seems content to control.
Me is refusing to be controlled, as Osko sits in half guard.
Osko working Me over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osko pulls his head out easily.
Osko takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Osko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Me works his way to full guard. Good work.
Me trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Osko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Osko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Osko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Me wants to get back to his feet but Osko passes into half guard.
Osko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Me defends it well.
Me is looking for a sweep. Osko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osko is trying to control. Me wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Osko is nestled in close to Me, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Osko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Osko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Me is trying to control but can't.
Osko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Me is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Osko connects with a nice short shot to Me's temple.
Osko working the head and body with strikes.
Me looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Osko there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osko is trying to control the action in half guard but Me is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Osko is nestled in close to Me, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osko lands strikes from half guard.
Osko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Me with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Osko trying to control the action but Me is working from the bottom.
Osko controlling the action here.
Me moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Josh Osko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Osko connects with a couple of short punches.
Osko works over Me with some ground and pound from guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Me keeping moving, preventing Osko from controlling successfully.
Me lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Osko!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Osko trying to control the position from guard on top but Me is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Osko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Osko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Osko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Osko cracks Me with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Osko working some strikes from top position.
Osko preventing the sweep.
Osko wants to control from the top but Me keeps moving.
Me has his foot on Osko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Osko works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Osko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Me shoots and misses
and Osko counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Osko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Osko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Osko is working for a kimura but Me is defending it quite comfortably.
Osko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Osko drops an elbow to the side of Me's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Me has hold of Osko's hands but Osko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Osko slips a nice elbow through Me's hands, connecting with Me's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Osko connects with a nice short shot to Me's temple.
Osko wants to free his trapped foot but Me is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Osko is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Me is rocked!
Osko prevents Me from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me trying to control but Osko postures up.
Osko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Osko.
Osko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Osko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Me with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Me taking some punishment here, with Osko in his half guard.
Osko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Me is looking to escape.
Me on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Me gets full guard.
Me keeping moving, preventing Osko from controlling successfully.
Osko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osko scoring with some ground and pound.
Osko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oh Me is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Osko trying to control the position from guard on top but Me is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Me keeping full guard, as Osko tries to pass.
Me seems to have got his legs back now.
Me can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Osko controls the pace.
Osko trying to control the position from guard on top but Me is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Me keeping full guard, as Osko tries to pass.
Me wants to sweep here but Osko controlling him for the moment.
Osko cracks Me with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Osko is aware though and is defending well.
Osko lands a couple of elbows.
Me will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Me looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Osko trying to control but Me is working from the bottom.
Me has momentary wrist control but Osko slips an elbow through the middle.
Osko connects with a couple of short punches.
Osko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Osko lands a couple of digs.
Osko working some strikes from top position.
Osko trying to control but Me is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osko landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Me's head.
Osko passes Me's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Osko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Me looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Me has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Osko is working away from the top position though.
Osko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Osko is trying to control the action in half guard but Me is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Osko slips a nice elbow through Me's hands, connecting with Me's forehead.
Me taking some punishment here, with Osko in his half guard.
Me is not content to let Osko control the position.
Belo Me has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josh Osko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Osko controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Osko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Osko winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Osko!
After the fight, Josh Osko was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zen Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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175 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Zen Blood!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Walter. That snapped Blood's head back.
It looks like Zen Blood has been cut.
Blood shoots for a takedown but Walter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blood misses with a takedown
enabling Walter to counter with a crisp jab.
Blood shoots in but Walter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stephan Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zen Blood.
Walter throws a head kick but Blood moves out of range.
Blood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Walter.
Blood tries for a takedown but Walter manages to get underhooks.
Walter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blood.
Walter tries to score a body lock takedown but Blood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Walter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Walter prevents the takedown attempt.
Walter gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Walter wants to stand but Blood has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Blood manages to get to full guard.
Blood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walter defends well.
Blood looking for a guillotine here but Walter defends easily.
Blood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walter is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blood wants to hit a switch here but Walter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Blood there!
Walter stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Blood shoots and misses
and Walter counters with a series of strikes. Blood will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walter tries to clinch but Blood is having none of it.
Walter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blood gets tackled into the cage by Walter. Walter maintains the clinch.
Blood has Walter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter tries for a takedown but Blood manages to get underhooks.
Blood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blood is working for takedown but Walter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Walter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Blood stops Walter from standing up.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walter is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walter has momentary wrist control but Blood slips an elbow through the middle.
Blood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walter wants to stand but Blood is controlling the position.
Blood throws a strike but Walter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter tries to kick Blood off but Blood keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Blood seems to be looking for submissions.
Blood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood stops Walter from getting back to his feet.
Blood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blood throwing shots but Walter is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nice strikes from Blood there.
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 Stephan Walter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zen Blood's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blood shoots in but Walter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blood tries for a takedown but Walter circles away easily
and Walter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walter connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice combo by Walter! Oh, that's hurt him - Blood falls to the canvas and Walter follows him into side control.
Blood is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walter decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Blood is still on wobbly legs! Can Walter finish him?
Blood with a poor takedown
and Walter counters with a one-two to the body.
Stephan Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zen Blood.
Walter wants to clinch up but Blood keeps it at a distance.
Blood seems to have recovered his senses.
Blood on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walter looks to score with a jab to the body but Blood is just out of range.
Walter jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That has opened up Zen Blood's cut even more.
Stephan Walter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blood keeps the fight on the outside.
Walter moves into the clinch successfully.
Blood is trying desperately to land a takedown but Walter is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Blood.
Blood tightens his grip and picks Walter up, before dumping him to the ground. Walter manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blood throwing strikes but missing.
Blood stops Walter from standing up.
Blood postures up in Walter's guard and throws a big left but Walter blocks it.
Walter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blood is controlling him.
Blood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Walter jumps guard but Blood turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Walter stops a takedown attempt from Blood.
Blood is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walter is looking to escape.
Blood is trying to work for a kimura but Walter is defending well.
Blood is breathing heavily.
Blood trying to mount his opponent but Walter defends it.
Walter pushes Blood off looking to stand but Blood dives back in and keeps control.
Walter kicks Blood off and gets back to his feet.
Walter looks to land a combination but Blood avoids it well.
Blood shoots in for a takedown but Walter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephan Walter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blood misses with a takedown
and Walter counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blood doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walter counters with a straight right hand.
Blood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A shot to the liver by Walter. Beautiful body shot.
Walter scores with a jab to the jaw.
The cut above Zen Blood's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Walter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blood tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Walter lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter rushes Blood and presses him up against the cage.
Blood is looking to take this one to the mat.
Walter pulls guard effortlessly.
Walter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Blood is controlling him.
Blood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blood throws a big elbow that misses.
Blood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blood tries to free his leg and advance position but Walter is retaining full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blood.
Blood has gone for a leg lock! Walter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Blood's guard.
Walter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blood wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Walter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zen Blood's cut.
That's time! Walter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walter clinches with his opponent.
Blood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blood has his takedown stuffed
and Walter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blood tries to clinch up.
Walter takes the fight into the clinch.
Walter stops a takedown attempt from Blood.
Stephan Walter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zen Blood.
Blood has Walter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blood wants a takedown.
Blood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Walter walks away with a smile on his face. Blood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Walter drives through and clinches with Blood against the cage.
Walter is trying to trip Blood. He has hold of a leg but Blood is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Walter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Blood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Walter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blood's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood looking for a sweep. Not yet Blood, not yet.
Walter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blood shoots in for a takedown but Walter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walter closes the distance and pushes Blood back into the cage.
Blood pulls guard effortlessly.
Blood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walter is one step ahead there.
Walter wants to stand but Blood is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blood is looking to sweep but instead, Walter has passed into half guard.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Walter has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter tries to stand but can't do so whilst Blood controls his leg.
Blood wants to improve his position but Walter is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zen Blood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Walter tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Blood.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Walter has control of the leg.
Stephan Walter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Walter decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Blood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blood fails with the takedown
and Walter counters with a straight right hand.
Blood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walter sprawls well. Walter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blood gets slowly back to his feet.
Walter throws a series of strikes that have Blood backpedaling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walter fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Walter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Walter!
Stephan Walter very nearly forgot to thank Steel Penn's All 160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Oxenfrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rank Rox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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35
264 lbs
18 - 19 - 0 |
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250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Oxenfrei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rank Rox!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oxenfrei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Rank Rox has been cut.
A left lands for Oxenfrei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oxenfrei thows a body shot but no joy.
Rox throws a body punch but Oxenfrei moves out of range.
Oxenfrei misses the shot to the body.
Oxenfrei gets tackled into the cage by Rox. Rox maintains the clinch.
Oxenfrei leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oxenfrei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oxenfreis head.
Oxenfrei comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oxenfrei working hard to break the clinch.
Rox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oxenfrei breaks from the clinch.
Oxenfrei throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rox throws a shot from downtown. Oxenfrei moves away and avoids it.
Oxenfrei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rox manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rox thumps Oxenfrei with a low kick.
Oxenfrei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rox scores with a body shot.
Oxenfrei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rox was well out of range. Poor timing from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei scores with a sloppy right hand. Rox should have avoided that one.
Rox slips a jab from Oxenfrei.
Rox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei looks to land a right hand but Rox moved out of range.
Rox tries to land a leg kick but Oxenfrei saw it coming and moves away.
Oxenfrei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rox.
A clash of legs there as Oxenfrei blocks the low kick.
Rox throws a hook but Oxenfrei blocks it.
Oxenfrei looks to land a combination but Rox avoids it well.
Rox ducks under a wild hook from Oxenfrei.
Rox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oxenfrei.
Rox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oxenfrei lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oxenfrei. Rox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oxenfrei cracks Rox with a good jab.
Oxenfrei misses with a hook
and Rox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Rox as he connects with a hook.
Oxenfrei swinging wildly here.
Rox misses the jab.
Oxenfrei leaves Rox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei throws a right hand that Rox ducks under and follows up with a left that Rox also avoids with ease.
Oxenfrei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Rox.
Oxenfrei throws a jab when Rox was well out of range.
Oxenfrei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oxenfrei throws a head kick but Rox moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxenfrei misses with a double jab
and Rox counters with a low kick, right behind Oxenfrei 's knee.
Oxenfrei swings for the body but Rox moves out of range.
Rox connects with a looping right hand.
Oxenfrei misses with a wild body shot.
Oxenfrei rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oxenfrei. Oxenfrei obviously looking to wear him down.
Rox lands a glancing blow to the side of Oxenfrei's head.
Rox walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oxenfrei.
Rox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rox lands with a good body shot.
Oxenfrei misses with a body punch
and Rox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oxenfrei is breathing heavily.
Rox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rox works over Oxenfrei's head and body with a nice combination.
Oxenfrei falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rox counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oxenfrei's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Oxenfrei is predictable there
and Rox moves into the clinch.
Rox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rox stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rox misses with a body shot.
Rox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oxenfrei throws the left hand but Rox avoids the punch easily.
Rox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oxenfrei throws a right and a left that Rox avoids nicely.
Oxenfrei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rox was well out of range. Poor timing from Oxenfrei.
Rox looks to land a combination but Oxenfrei avoids it well.
Rox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oxenfrei tries to avoid it but Rox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oxenfrei to the ground. Oxenfrei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oxenfrei looks to land a left hand but Rox moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rank Rox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rank Rox's cut.
That's time! Oxenfrei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Rox misses.
Rox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oxenfrei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rox defending well as Oxenfrei loads up on a big left hand.
Rox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rox walks into a jab.
Oxenfrei blocks a head kick by Rox.
Oxenfrei throws a shot from downtown. Rox moves away and avoids it.
Oxenfrei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rox takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oxenfrei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oxenfrei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oxenfrei misses with a left hand
and Rox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rox connects with a solid leg kick.
Oxenfrei gets tackled into the cage by Rox. Rox maintains the clinch.
Rox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rox has Oxenfrei pressed against the cage, preventing Oxenfrei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oxenfrei takes a shot to the head.
Oxenfrei tries to stall but Rox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short uppercut from Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei is trying to force a seperation but Rox has the dominant position.
Rox has a couple of punches blocked by Oxenfrei.
Oxenfrei lands a knee to the body.
Oxenfrei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oxenfrei misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Rox does it's job there.
Oxenfrei lands a really nice looking cross but Rox seems unphased.
Oliver Oxenfrei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oxenfrei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oxenfrei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oxenfrei throws a combination that misses
and Rox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rox lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Oxenfrei. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rox drops Oxenfrei with a left and a right! Oh, Oxenfrei is hurt - Rox dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Oliver Oxenfrei has been cut.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rox is working Oxenfrei over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oxenfrei being controlled for a moment.
Rox working the head with strikes.
Rox is chipping away with strikes.
Check out the look on Rox's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oxenfrei takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rox working the ground and pound.
Oxenfrei tries to buck Rox off but Rox is having none of it.
Rox working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Oxenfrei's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rox working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oxenfrei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oxenfrei tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oxenfrei is looking to regain half guard here but Rox keeps moving and retains side control.
Oxenfrei is working hard here to advance position.
Rox scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rox scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oxenfrei, who protects the arm well.
Oxenfrei taking a bit of punishment here - Rox scoring with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rox has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Oxenfrei is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rox yanks on the arm and Oxenfrei is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rox.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rank Rox!
An intense looking Rank Rox took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thanks for a fine fight....now who is next?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Konopacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem comes to the cage accompanied by Bangarang. 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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24
183 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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23
171 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Claude Overeem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pawel Konopacki!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Konopacki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Konopacki throws a looping overhand right but Overeem ducks down to avoid it.
Overeem wants to clinch but Konopacki slips to the side
and Konopacki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Konopacki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Konopacki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Overeem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konopacki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Overeem. That did some damage!
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Konopacki misses with a leg kick.
Jean Claude Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overeem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Konopacki.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konopacki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Konopacki tries for a takedown but Overeem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Overeem wants to clinch up but Konopacki keeps it at a distance.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Konopacki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konopacki scores with a hook to the body. Overeem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Overeem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Overeem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Konopacki counters with a series of strikes. Overeem will be more careful next time no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Konopacki.
Overeem defending well as Konopacki loads up on a big left hand.
Konopacki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Konopacki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Overeem misses with a head kick.
Jean Claude Overeem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Konopacki throws a leg kick but Overeem sees it coming and moves out of range.
Overeem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Overeem wants to clinch up but Konopacki keeps it at a distance.
Konopacki throws a right hand that misses
and Overeem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konopacki scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konopacki scores with a decent looking hook.
Overeem is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem looks up at the clock. Bad move! Konopacki lands a right hand from hell, dropping Overeem. Konopacki pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pawel Konopacki! Pawel Konopacki retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyprian Warga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Battousai The Slasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Slasher has chosen Hollywood Babble-On as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyprian Warga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Battousai The Slasher!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Slasher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warga. That did some damage!
Warga tried to score with a low kick but The Slasher checks it.
Battousai The Slasher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warga misses with a two punch combination.
The Slasher connects with a body shot.
Warga throws a solid leg kick but The Slasher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Warga.
The Slasher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Warga if he has to take too many more of those.
The Slasher throws a lazy right hand but Warga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Slasher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Slasher throws a lazy right hand but Warga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Warga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Slasher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Slasher takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Battousai The Slasher has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Slasher.
Warga shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Warga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Warga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Slasher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Warga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Slasher is able to avoid easily.
Warga lands a leg kick that knocks The Slasher off balance momentarily.
The Slasher misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Warga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Slasher misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warga throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher swinging wildly here.
The Slasher misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Warga just misses with a punch to the body.
Warga throws a low kick but The Slasher moves out of range easily.
The Slasher tries to move into range but Warga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Warga misses with a straight right.
The Slasher avoids the head kick by Warga.
The Slasher scores with a shot to the body.
Warga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Slasher.
Warga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Warga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Slasher goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Slasher blocks a leg kick.
The Slasher with a nice cross.
The Slasher misses with a straight right.
Warga motions for The Slasher to come forward. Warga throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warga misses with a head kick.
The Slasher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Slasher has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Warga.
Warga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Slasher.
The Slasher throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Slasher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warga counters with an inside leg kick.
The Slasher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Warga misses
and The Slasher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Slasher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warga tries to land a front kick but The Slasher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warga is looking to chop away at The Slasher's legs.
The Slasher wants to clinch but Warga slips to the side
and Warga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Warga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - The Slasher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Warga misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Slasher looks to land a combination but Warga avoids it well.
The Slasher tries to clinch up.
The Slasher misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyprian Warga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Battousai The Slasher's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Slasher is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Warga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warga wants to slow The Slasher down by chopping away at his legs.
Warga throws a low kick but The Slasher moves out of range easily.
Cyprian Warga is winning the standup battle so far.
Warga misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Slasher checks a leg kick.
The Slasher looks for the body kick but Warga saw that one coming.
The Slasher is looking to clinch but Warga is avoiding it.
Warga is looking to wear down The Slasher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Slasher is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Slasher.
The Slasher scoring well with a low kick there.
The Slasher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A clash of legs there as Warga blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Slasher misses with a body shot.
The Slasher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Slasher moves out of range of the body kick.
The Slasher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warga.
The Slasher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warga.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Slasher.
Warga takes a swing at The Slasher's ribcage but misses.
The Slasher misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Warga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Slasher connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Warga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Warga misses with a lunging right hand
and The Slasher counters with an outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for The Slasher.
The Slasher is looking to score with low kicks.
The Slasher doesn't manage to clinch there - Warga circles away.
Warga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Slasher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Slasher with a nice cross.
A head kick misses from The Slasher.
The Slasher moves into range and clinches up with Warga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Slasher is struggling to control the position.
Warga working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Warga.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The Slasher obliges.
Warga tries to throw a body punch but The Slasher avoids it by throwing Warga back against the cage.
The Slasher misses with the head strike.
The Slasher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Warga taking a breather.
The Slasher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warga's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher slowing the pace effectively.
The Slasher is pressed up against the cage. Warga has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Slasher down to the mat. The Slasher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Slasher takes a swing at Warga's ribcage but misses.
The Slasher tests Warga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Slasher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Warga is predictable there
and Warga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Nice shot lands for The Slasher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Battousai The Slasher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Battousai The Slasher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Slasher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Slasher gets a clinch.
The Slasher blocks a body shot from Warga.
The Slasher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Slasher misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Slasher is pushing Warga up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Slasher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warga's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warga.
Warga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Slasher smiles and moves away.
Warga misses with a kick to the body
and The Slasher counters by moving into the clinch.
Warga managing to block the knees to the body from The Slasher.
The Slasher content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, The Slasher throws an elbow but misses.
The Slasher is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Slasher tries to land knees in the clinch but Warga avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warga blocks the elbow strike.
Warga manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Slasher is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Warga avoids a wild elbow strike from The Slasher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher throws a head punch that misses.
The Slasher slows down the pace here.
Warga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The Slasher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Warga tries for a takedown but The Slasher manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher avoiding damage as Warga throws knees to the body.
The Slasher looking to throw knees to the head but Warga is blocking nicely.
The Slasher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warga wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyprian Warga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Warga.
The Slasher throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from The Slasher.
The Slasher avoiding damage.
Warga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Battousai The Slasher really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Battousai The Slasher's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Warga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Slasher.
The Slasher avoids the head kick by Warga.
The Slasher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warga.
Warga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Slasher.
Warga slips a jab from The Slasher.
Warga 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.
The Slasher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Slasher tries to close the distance and clinch but Warga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by The Slasher!
Warga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Slasher connects with a high kick.
The Slasher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warga was well out of range. Poor timing from The Slasher.
Warga is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Slasher looks to throw a body kick
and Warga counters with a low kick, right behind The Slasher 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Slasher.
A shot to the liver by The Slasher. Beautiful body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Slasher crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Warga - the referee stops the clock and The Slasher gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Warga. The Slasher manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Slasher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Slasher throws a leg kick which misses Warga's front leg but catches the back leg as Warga tries to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as The Slasher blocks the leg kick.
Warga checks a low kick from The Slasher.
A head kick misses from Warga.
Warga slips under a jab from The Slasher.
Warga throws a wild body kick that The Slasher sees coming a mile off.
Warga tests The Slasher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warga thows a body shot but no joy.
The Slasher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Slasher gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Warga.
Warga blocks a head kick by The Slasher.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Slasher moves out of range as Warga throws a body kick.
A shot to the body from The Slasher misses
and Warga counters with a three punch combo that has The Slasher backing up. The Slasher nods at Warga to acknowledge the strikes.
The Slasher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Slasher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warga misses with a kick to the body.
The Slasher sizes up Warga with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Slasher.
The Slasher tries to clinch but Warga moves out of range.
Warga checks a leg kick.
The Slasher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Slasher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warga lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The Slasher ducks under a wild hook from Warga.
Warga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warga looks for the body kick but The Slasher saw that one coming.
A punch combination from The Slasher misses.
Warga looks to throw a body kick
and The Slasher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Slasher is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher trying to stall but Warga improves his position.
The Slasher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Warga trying to stall but The Slasher improves his position.
The Slasher lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Slasher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warga lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Battousai The Slasher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Battousai The Slasher'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Warga.
Warga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Slasher's calf.
Warga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warga tried to score with a low kick but The Slasher checks it.
The Slasher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warga.
The Slasher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some bone on bone action there as Warga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Slasher clinches with his opponent.
The Slasher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Warga up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warga avoiding damage as The Slasher throws knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Warga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Slasher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Warga blocks a body shot from The Slasher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Slasher wants to stall.
Warga wants to break free but The Slasher has control.
Cyprian Warga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Slasher looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Warga to work.
Warga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Slasher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The Slasher avoiding damage.
Battousai The Slasher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Slasher looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Battousai The Slasher.
Warga lands a jab to The Slasher's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warga connects with a solid leg kick.
The Slasher looks to land a left hand but Warga moved out of range nicely.
Warga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - The Slasher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warga fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warga looks to land a body kick but The Slasher moved away.
Warga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyprian Warga showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Slasher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Battousai The Slasher! Battousai The Slasher retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Battousai The Slasher 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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