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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Amazing Grace. Masters has chosen Living in America as his entrance music. Ken Masters has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, William Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Masters!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters cracks the inside of Duke's front leg.
Masters gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duke lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Duke looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Masters desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Duke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duke trying to control the action but Masters is working from the bottom.
Duke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masters is trying to control but can't.
Masters is trying to get back to full guard.
Duke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masters is just riding it out for now. Duke eventually gives up the hold.
Duke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Masters is refusing to be controlled, as Duke sits in half guard.
Masters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duke pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke seems to be looking for submissions.
Duke is trying to work for a kimura but Masters is defending well.
Duke is breathing heavily.
Masters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duke is working away from the top position though.
Duke is pressing down on Masters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masters is holding on for now.
Masters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Masters trying to keep a closed guard but Duke is proving a slippery customer.
Masters trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duke stands and throws Masters's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Duke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masters, who protects the arm well.
Masters wants to control but Duke postures up.
Duke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Masters tries to escape but Duke is in control.
Masters manages to work his way to half guard, despite Duke's best efforts.
Duke is working for an americana but Masters has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Duke was thinking about the submission.
Masters wants to stand but Duke is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters looking to control.
Masters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Duke haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Masters is looking to stand up but Duke isn't so interested in that idea.
Duke wants to control from the top but Masters keeps moving.
Masters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duke.
Masters wants to sweep here but Duke controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters looking to control.
Duke slips nicely into half guard.
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 William Duke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Masters throws a sloppy head kick and Duke moves out of range easily.
Masters fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Duke, pushing him back against the cage.
Masters will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duke up against the cage.
Masters trying to control the position but instead, Duke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Masters into the cage.
Masters trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke keeps control of Masters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Masters is trying to force a seperation but Duke has the dominant position.
Masters is trying to stall.
Duke has Masters pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Masters manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Masters gets underhooks to prevent Duke's takedown attempt.
Masters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Masters is looking to break free of the clinch but Duke has double underhooks.
Masters tries to stall but Duke uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Duke jumps guard but Masters stands there with Duke around his waist. Duke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Duke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masters smiles and moves away.
Ken Masters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters closes the distance and clinches.
Duke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Masters smiles and moves away.
Duke looks for a takedown but Masters sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters clinches up with Duke and pushes him back against the cage.
Masters wants to break free but Duke has control.
Masters prevents a takedown attempt there.
Duke works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Masters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Duke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
William Duke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters is trying to control the position but Duke postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ken Masters wasn't active enough on the ground.
Masters lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masters throws a series of strikes that have Duke backpedaling.
It looks like William Duke has been cut.
Masters throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters scores with a jab. Duke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Masters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Duke'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. This is the final round!
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duke moves away.
Duke shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masters lands a big head kick that sends Duke tumbling to the mat! Masters takes a step backwards and waves Duke back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Duke is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Duke out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Masters!
A determined Ken Masters didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Persson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huber has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Jon Persson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Persson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Huber!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Persson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Huber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Persson.
Huber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Huber dives in and grabs Persson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Persson pushes down on Huber's head and hops out.
Huber has a takedown stuffed.
Persson drops Huber with a naaaaasty hook - Huber is in real trouble here! Persson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Persson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ada Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vlad Milosevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ada Reyes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milosevic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Vlad Milosevic has been cut.
Reyes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reyes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Milosevic's head.
Reyes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Milosevic.
Reyes misses with a hook
and Milosevic counters by moving into the clinch.
Milosevic is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Reyes.
Milosevic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reyes walks away with a smile on his face. Milosevic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reyes moves into the clinch.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the head but Milosevic blocks with his arms.
A short right from Reyes on the inside.
Reyes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reyes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milosevic is trying to break the clinch but Reyes has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Reyes.
Milosevic wants to break free but Reyes has control.
Reyes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Milosevic up against the cage.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Milosevic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Milosevic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reyes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reyes digs a right hand into Milosevic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Milosevic's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes working Milosevic over with knees to the body.
Milosevic is breathing heavily.
Reyes pushes Milosevic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Reyes.
Reyes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milosevic backwards.
Reyes lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Reyes.
Reyes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reyes taking a breather.
Reyes is leaning against Milosevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reyes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reyes receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reyes lands a nice shot to the body.
Milosevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reyes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reyes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reyes leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reyes.
Reyes lands a right hand.
Milosevic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reyes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Milosevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes landing knees to the body.
Reyes presses Milosevic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reyes is struggling to control the position.
Reyes landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Milosevic's face.
Reyes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reyes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reyes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reyes lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reyes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reyes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reyes lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ada Reyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Milosevic'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.
Reyes misses with a body kick.
Reyes motions for Milosevic to come forward. Reyes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reyes has closed the distance and engaged Milosevic in a clinch.
Reyes crunches a lovely knee into Milosevic's ribcage.
Reyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reyes scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reyes lands a good knee to the midsection. Milosevic won't want to take too many of those.
Reyes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A knee to the head by Reyes.
Milosevic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reyes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reyes drops Milosevic with a big knee straight up the middle! Milosevic is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Milosevic is rocked!
Reyes lands a leg kick that knocks Milosevic off balance momentarily.
Oh Milosevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Reyes finds it's way through Milosevic's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reyes moves in close and cracks Milosevic with a massive right hand! Milosevic, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Reyes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ada Reyes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kon Sai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Pattinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Made In Thailand. Pattinson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kon Sai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward Pattinson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pattinson instigates a clinch.
Sai lands a nice elbow.
Pattinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sai is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sai wants to stand but Pattinson is controlling the position.
Sai is trying to control the position but Pattinson postures up.
Pattinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pattinson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kon Sai just wasn't active enough.
Pattinson connects with a right hand. Sai shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sai checks it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Sai blocks the leg kick.
Pattinson moves into range and clinches up with Sai.
Pattinson jumps into guard, dragging Sai to the mat.
Pattinson looking to control.
Pattinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pattinson trying to control the position.
Sai trying to control the position from guard on top but Pattinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sai looking to pass the guard.
Sai trying to control but Pattinson is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Kon Sai wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sai has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pattinson as he avoids it easily.
Pattinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Sai.
Pattinson looks for a takedown but Sai sprawls well.
Pattinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Sai does no damage.
Pattinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Sai tries to clinch there but Pattinson circles away.
Sai tries to clinch but Pattinson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson tried to score with a low kick but Sai checks it.
Sai takes the fight into the clinch.
Sai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pattinson walks away with a smile on his face. Sai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kon Sai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pattinson misses with a low kick as Sai jumps back.
Sai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pattinson goes for a double leg but Sai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sai continues to drive forward.
Sai is trying to pull guard but Pattinson has him pressed against the cage.
Sai misses with an elbow strike.
Pattinson blocks the elbow strike.
Pattinson avoids the elbow strike from Sai, against the cage.
Pattinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pattinson throws a head kick but Sai moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson scores with a leg kick.
Sai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pattinson as he avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Sai blocks the leg kick.
A cross from Pattinson lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sai checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sai clinches up with Pattinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sai jumps guard and drags Pattinson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sai pulls Pattinson in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pattinson trying to control but Sai is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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 Kon Sai will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Sai. Those never looked like landing.
Pattinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pattinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pattinson missing with a left hand there. Sai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Pattinson.
Sai managing to block the knees to the body from Pattinson.
Pattinson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pattinson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pattinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pattinson can't find room to land a body shot as Sai controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sai successfully pulls guard.
Pattinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sai wants to stand but Pattinson is controlling the position.
Pattinson wants to control from the top but Sai keeps moving.
Sai pulls Pattinson in close to prevent any damage.
Sai is looking to stand up but Pattinson isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pattinson.
Sai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sai shoots in for a takedown but Pattinson shows good takedown defense.
Pattinson is looking to chop away at Sai's legs.
Sai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pattinson's waist but Pattinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sai off to one side.
Sai tries to clinch but Pattinson moves out of range.
Pattinson gets a clinch.
Sai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pattinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sai somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kon Sai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pattinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pattinson controlling the action here.
Pattinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson tries to pass to full mount but Sai defends it.
Sai is looking for a sweep. Pattinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pattinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sai is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pattinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pattinson.
Sai looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sai won't allow Pattinson to pass to mount.
Pattinson is still trying to improve position.
Sai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pattinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sai wants to get back to his feet but Pattinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pattinson wants to control from the top but Sai keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pattinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Pattinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pattinson throws a head kick that misses.
Pattinson misses with a looping left.
Sai tries to clinch but Pattinson moves out of range.
Sai tries to clinch but Pattinson is having none of it.
Pattinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kon Sai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pattinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pattinson throws a hook to the side of Sai's head but Sai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pattinson scores with a leg kick.
Pattinson scores with a leg kick.
Pattinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sai tries to clinch up.
Sai wants to slow Pattinson down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sai misses with a takedown attempt - Pattinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pattinson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pattinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pattinson has Sai up against the cage in a clinch.
Pattinson jumps into guard, dragging Sai to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pattinson pulls Sai in close to prevent any damage.
Sai tries to free his leg and advance position but Pattinson is retaining full guard.
Pattinson trying to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson is controlling Sai's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Edward Pattinson.
Pattinson tries to clinch there but Sai circles away.
Pattinson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sai trying to control the position.
Sai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pattinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sai wants to get back to his feet but Pattinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pattinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sai pushes Pattinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sai misses with an elbow over the top.
Pattinson is trying to stall.
Pattinson works on Sai's body with a couple of short punches.
Pattinson dodges an elbow strike from Sai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sai.
Pattinson blocks an elbow strike from Sai.
Sai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sai pulls guard.
Pattinson trying to control but Sai is working from the bottom.
Sai is trying to keep Pattinson in close.
Pattinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Edward Pattinson.
Pattinson shoots in for a takedown but Sai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Pattinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pattinson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Pattinson!
An out of breath Edward Pattinson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Barba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Barba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to William Harrison's chin.
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34
203 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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195 lbs
22 - 23 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Barba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, William Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison shoots for a takedown but Barba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barba rushes Harrison and presses him up against the cage.
Barba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barba lands with an overhand left.
Barba lands a jab to Harrison's midsection.
Harrison tries for a takedown but Barba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barba wants it to stay on the feet.
Frank Barba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Harrison.
Harrison slips a straight right by Barba.
Barba throws a big shot that misses.
Harrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harrison dodges the punch combination from Barba.
Nice sprawl there from Barba as Harrison shoots in.
Barba stalks Harrison and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harrison's face. Harrison staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like William Harrison has been cut.
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!
Barba stuffs the takedown.
Barba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Barba.
Harrison closes the distance and clinches up with Barba, looking for a takedown. Harrison pushes Barba against the cage but Barba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba darts in and clinches Harrison up against the cage.
Barba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barba swinging wildly here.
Barba stuffs the takedown attempt from Harrison. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Barba wants to clinch.
Barba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harrison looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harrison trying to control but Barba is working from the bottom.
Barba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Barba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barba keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. William Harrison wasn't active enough on the ground.
Barba scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barba misses with a hook. Harrison ducked under it nicely.
Barba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barba wants it to stay on the feet.
Harrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harrison.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harrison.
Barba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrison darts in looking for a takedown but Barba gets double underhooks and turns Harrison into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barba tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barba scores with a shoulder strike.
Barba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barba throws a head kick but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barba explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Harrison shoots in for a double leg but Barba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barba throws a series of punches but Harrison moves out of range.
Barba clinches up against the cage.
Harrison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Barba fails to land.
Barba lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barba.
A short left from Barba.
Barba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barba after a bit of a struggle.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harrison has Barba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Barba scores with a shot to the side of Harrison's head.
Barba pushes Harrison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Barba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Harrison's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barba clinches.
Barba is pressed up against the cage. Harrison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barba down to the mat. Barba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barba clinches up against the cage.
Barba taking a breather.
Barba lands with a left to the head.
Barba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrison slips a jab from Barba.
Barba gets caught flat footed, as Harrison shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harrison won't allow Barba to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barba is keeping the position for now.
Harrison won't allow Barba to get back to his feet.
Harrison forces his way into half guard.
Barba is trying to stand up here but Harrison is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison is looking to stall here but Barba recovers full guard.
Harrison stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Harrison shoots in but no luck this time.
Harrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Barba sprawls well. He's pushed Harrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frank Barba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Harrison.
Harrison looks for a takedown but Barba sprawls well.
Frank Barba is winning the standup battle so far.
Barba missing with a left hand there. Harrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barba shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harrison eats them both and turns towards Barba to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Harrison shoots for a takedown but Barba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harrison needs to keep his hands up - Barba had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barba misses with a series of wild punches.
Frank Barba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrison goes for a double leg but Barba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barba continues to drive forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrison looking to score a takedown here. Barba is defending well but Harrison drives through and ends up in Barba's guard.
Harrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barba is keeping the position for now.
Harrison prevents Barba from getting back to his feet.
Barba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barba keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Harrison landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison looking to sit in guard and control but Barba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harrison's head.
Barba won't allow Harrison to sweep him here.
Barba forces his way into half guard.
Barba 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.
Barba is thwarting Harrison's attempts to control the position.
Barba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harrison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harrison is doing well to control the position and prevent Barba from advancing to side control.
Barba 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barba lands with a punch from half guard.
Barba seems to be looking for submissions.
Harrison is trying to maintain the position but Barba is very close to passing his half guard.
Harrison is trying is best to control the position here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrison is not content to let Barba control the position.
Barba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harrison's head.
Barba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harrison is looking to control Barba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harrison avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Harrison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Barba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William Harrison's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barba throws a series of punches but Harrison avoids them all with ease.
Harrison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barba misses with a head kick.
Harrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harrison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barba tries to bum rush Harrison with a series of wild strikes but Harrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harrison shoots in and gets a takedown into Barba's guard.
Harrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harrison's guard.
Harrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrison, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harrison is on top in guard.
Harrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Harrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Harrison prevents Barba from getting back to his feet.
Harrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barba keeping full guard, as Harrison tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Barba wants to stand up but Harrison is controlling him.
Harrison advances to half guard.
Harrison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harrison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harrison not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison with the ground and pound but Barba uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barba keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Barba pulls Harrison in close to prevent any damage.
Harrison slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Frank Barba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harrison looking to sit in guard and control but Barba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison striking off his back but it's not causing Barba any problems.
Barba trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Barba cracks Harrison with a solid left hand.
Barba throws a big elbow that misses.
William Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barba stands up over Harrison, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Barba tries to stand but Harrison is controlling from the bottom.
Harrison lands with a heel strike from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Harrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barba has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Barba!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Waits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tamad might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Joker. Tom Waits told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
200 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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193 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Tamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Waits!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waits scores with a hook to the body. Tamad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tamad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Waits cracks Tamad with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tamad shoots in and drives through. Waits sprawls well.
Tamad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Waits.
Waits throws a low kick but Tamad avoids it.
Waits throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waits throws a body punch but Tamad moves out of range.
Tamad throws a lazy right hand but Waits sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tamad thows a body shot but no joy.
Waits connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tamad misses with a low kick as Waits jumps back.
Waits swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Waits looks to score with a jab to the body but Tamad is just out of range.
Waits is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tamad rather than just go for the knockout.
Tamad throws out a loose jab but Waits uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Waits throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Waits misses with a hook.
Waits lands a nice looking body shot.
Tamad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Waits throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tamad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Waits looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waits lands with a right hand.
Tamad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waits will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Waits tests Tamad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Waits stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tamad.
Tamad throws out a leg kick but Waits moves out of range and Tamad only half commits.
Waits throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tamad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tamad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Waits checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tamad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waits.
Tamad lands a nice looking kick to the body. Waits takes a step back to recover.
Waits sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Waits lands with a good body shot.
Tamad throws a hook to the side of Waits's head but Waits sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tamad blocks a leg kick.
Tamad staying out of range there.
Tamad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Tamad catches Waits right on the button with a cross.
Tamad throws a shot from downtown. Waits moves away and avoids it.
Waits digs a good body shot into Tamad's ribs.
Waits throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamad feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Waits's calf.
Tamad blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waits moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Waits misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tamad.
Tamad just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Waits throws a jab but it's blocked by Tamad.
Tamad closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tamad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tamad is looking to land body kicks.
Tamad throws a head kick but Waits moves out of range.
Waits takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Waits misses.
Waits takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Waits throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tamad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tamad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waits.
Tamad 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.
Tamad throws a jab but it's blocked by Waits.
Waits looks for the body kick but Tamad saw that one coming.
Waits keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Waits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamad was well out of range. Poor timing from Waits.
Waits blocks a jab.
Tamad misses with a hook. Waits ducked under it nicely.
Waits steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamad.
Waits's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tamad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Waits scrambles back to his feet.
Waits looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waits falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tamad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Waits won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waits isn't going anywhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Waits will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Waits fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tom Waits seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waits lands a jab to Tamad's midsection.
Waits wants to clinch.
Waits motions for Tamad to come forward. Waits throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tamad works the jab nicely.
Tamad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Waits connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tamad lands a leg kick that knocks Waits off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waits. Tamad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waits takes one on the button.
Waits fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tamad misses the jab.
Tamad throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad blocks a jab.
Waits 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.
Tamad looks to land a combination but Waits avoids it well.
Waits misses the shot to the body.
Waits scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Tamad.
Waits just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamad throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tamad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Waits moves out of range of the strikes.
Waits looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Waits misses with a wild body shot.
Tamad tries a low kick but Waits avoids it.
Tamad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waits is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waits has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tamad is working away from the top position though.
Waits is trying to get back to full guard.
Tamad thows a huge punch but Waits dodges it nicely.
Tamad trying to control the action but Waits is working from the bottom.
Tamad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Waits tries to get to full guard but Tamad has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waits avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamad.
Tamad thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tamad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tamad trying to pass the guard but Waits defending well.
Waits avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamad.
Waits is trying to get back to full guard.
Waits is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tamad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tamad's back!
Tamad tries to escape the position.
Waits missing with strikes.
Tamad covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waits keeps control of the position as Tamad tries to break free.
Waits lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Waits.
Waits scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tamad is looking for a way out.
The referee is taking a good look at Tamad as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Waits!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamad manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Tamad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tamad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Waits throws an elbow that misses. Tamad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Waits's guard. Nice move by Tamad!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tom Waits will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Waits throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tamad tries to land a leg kick but Waits saw it coming and moves away.
Tamad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tamad lands with an overhand left.
Tamad connects with a body shot.
Waits throws a solid leg kick but Tamad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Waits.
The fighters circling - Tamad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Waits.
Tamad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Waits's hands.
Waits misses with an uppercut. Tamad saw that one coming.
Tamad throws a front kick aimed at Waits's knee but Waits avoids it well.
Waits is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tamad connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Waits's hands.
Waits misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tamad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waits.
Tamad gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Waits.
Tamad just misses with a punch to the body.
Waits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Tamad misses the target.
A left lands for Tamad.
Waits misses the shot to the body.
Tamad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tamad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tamad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Waits. Waits obviously looking to wear him down.
Tamad throws an off balance right hand
and Waits counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waits misses with the combination.
Tamad works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waits 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.
Waits's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waits takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tamad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Waits.
Tamad feints and as Waits raises his hands in defense, Tamad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tamad working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Waits wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Juan Tamad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tamad is looking to work some ground and pound but Waits has wrist control.
Waits manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tamad is desperately trying to improve his position but Waits has a good base and remains in mount.
Tamad avoids a series of strikes thrown by Waits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Waits there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tamad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Waits putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tamad is bucking up trying to escape but Waits cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Waits misses with a head shot.
Juan Tamad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tamad is looking to improve his position but Waits isn't that keen on the idea.
Waits punishing his opponent with strikes.
Waits raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waits dominating with strikes here.
Waits lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tom Waits is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waits is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tamad can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Waits content just to control the position here.
Waits lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tamad can't escape the position.
Waits fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tamad is desperately trying to improve his position but Waits has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waits controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Waits comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waits has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Waits!
Tom Waits gave a mention to Tokyo United Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iwan Matwijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Matwijenko's choice of entrance music: RANDORI!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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220 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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218 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Eldridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Iwan Matwijenko!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matwijenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matwijenko lands a head kick. Eldridge smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Michael Eldridge has been cut.
Matwijenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Eldridge is just out of range.
Eldridge throws an off balance right hand
and Matwijenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eldridge avoids the head kick by Matwijenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Eldridge misses the target.
Matwijenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matwijenko keeps Eldridge at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matwijenko.
Matwijenko lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eldridge will feel that in the morning.
Matwijenko feints and then cracks Eldridge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eldridge down.
Eldridge is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Iwan Matwijenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eldridge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eldridge darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eldridge is looking to clinch but Matwijenko is avoiding it.
Matwijenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Matwijenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Eldridge is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matwijenko lands the left hand.
Matwijenko connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Eldridge covering up! Matwijenko comes in with a big uppercut and Eldridge goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iwan Matwijenko!
A victorious Iwan Matwijenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Wolkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahlua Zordick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Wolkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kahlua Zordick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolkowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Zordick.
Zordick throws a looping overhand right but Wolkowski ducks down to avoid it.
Wolkowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wolkowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wolkowski slips a straight right by Zordick.
Zordick closes the distance and clinches up with Wolkowski, looking for a takedown. Zordick pushes Wolkowski against the cage but Wolkowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zordick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zordick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wolkowski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A clash of legs there as Wolkowski blocks the low kick.
Wolkowski throws an overhand right that lands on Zordick's shoulder, as Zordick tries to avoid the shot.
Wolkowski slips a straight right by Zordick.
Wolkowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolkowski takes a swing at Zordick's ribcage but misses.
Zordick tries to score with a low kick but Wolkowski moves his leg out of the way.
Zordick avoids the body shot from Wolkowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolkowski lands a two punch combo.
Zordick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Wolkowski. Those never looked like landing.
A solid body kick from Zordick.
Zordick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski moves away from the strike by Zordick.
Wolkowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zordick closes the distance and clinches.
Zordick has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wolkowski uses from the top position.
Zordick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wolkowski postures up in Zordick's guard and throws a big left but Zordick blocks it.
Wolkowski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolkowski preventing the sweep.
Zordick trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zordick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zordick is trying to keep Wolkowski in close.
Wolkowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zordick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolkowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Zordick is retaining full guard.
Zordick is trying to control the position but Wolkowski postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kahlua Zordick was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sloppy strikes from Wolkowski. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Wolkowski.
Wolkowski takes one on the button.
Wolkowski scores with a nice head shot.
Zordick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zordick throws a head kick but Wolkowski moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zordick.
Zordick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wolkowski working hard to break the clinch.
Wolkowski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wolkowski is trying to break the clinch but Zordick has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zordick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolkowski tries to pull guard but Zordick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Zordick.
Wolkowski tries to pull guard but Zordick holds him up against the cage and eventually Wolkowski drops back down to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolkowski is trying to force a seperation but Zordick has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kahlua Zordick will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Wolkowski as Zordick shoots in.
Nice uppercut there from Wolkowski.
Wolkowski misses with a looping left.
Wolkowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zordick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolkowski looks for a takedown but Zordick sprawls well.
Wolkowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zordick.
Wolkowski checks a leg kick.
Zordick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zordick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zordick scores with a takedown into Wolkowski's guard.
Zordick works over Wolkowski with some ground and pound from guard.
Wolkowski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolkowski is trying to keep Zordick in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zordick won't allow Wolkowski to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zordick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wolkowski keeping full guard, as Zordick tries to pass.
Zordick trying to control but Wolkowski is working from the bottom.
Wolkowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zordick pushes down on Wolkowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wolkowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zordick is working away from the top position though.
Wolkowski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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. Zordick connects with a nice short shot to Wolkowski's temple.
Wolkowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zordick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick trying to pass the guard but Wolkowski defending well.
Wolkowski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zordick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zordick's back!
Wolkowski connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Zordick to escape the position.
Zordick trying to control the action but Wolkowski just sinks the hooks in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zordick looking to control the position.
Wolkowski punches the canvas rather than the man.
Wolkowski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zordick can't escape the position.
Wolkowski looking for the choke but no joy.
Wolkowski scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Wolkowski not allowing Zordick to control his hands.
Zordick is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zordick has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Zordick wants to control his opponent's hands but Wolkowski gets his hands free.
Wolkowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wolkowski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zordick doesn't escape.
Zordick wants to control his opponent's hands but Wolkowski gets his hands free.
Wolkowski throwing sloppy strikes.
Wolkowski throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Zordick!
Zordick tries to escape the position.
Wolkowski is not going to allow Zordick to sit and survive in this position.
Wolkowski scores with punches to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolkowski scores with punches from the back.
Zordick trying to control the action but Wolkowski just sinks the hooks in.
Zordick tries to roll but Wolkowski sticks to his back.
Wolkowski is landing with strikes. Zordick can't take much more of this.
Wolkowski is hanging on to Zordick's back as he tries to escape.
Wolkowski lands a shot to the head.
Zordick covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Zordick wants to control his opponent's hands but Wolkowski gets his hands free.
Wolkowski connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Zordick to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolkowski scores with punches from the back.
Zordick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zordick looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Damian Wolkowski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zordick connects with a crisp jab.
Wolkowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Zordick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolkowski trying to control but Zordick is working from the bottom.
Wolkowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wolkowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Damian Wolkowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zordick keeping moving, preventing Wolkowski from controlling successfully.
Wolkowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Zordick has wrist control.
Zordick trying to keep a closed guard but Wolkowski is proving a slippery customer.
Zordick manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zordick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zordick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wolkowski is working to get back to half guard.
Wolkowski tries to lock up and control but Zordick gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zordick controlling from mount.
Wolkowski wants to hold on but Zordick pushes him away.
Zordick can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolkowski is looking to escape.
Zordick lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zordick avoids the attempt from Wolkowski to control.
Zordick in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wolkowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Zordick has a good base and remains in mount.
Wolkowski tries to hold on but Zordick pushes him away.
Zordick looking to finish Wolkowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wolkowski!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zordick is landing with some decent strikes but Wolkowski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wolkowski tries to hold on but Zordick postures up.
Wolkowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wolkowski cracks Zordick with a solid left hand.
Wolkowski postures up.
Zordick can't keep his opponent in guard - Wolkowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wolkowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolkowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zordick taking some punishment here, with Wolkowski in his half guard.
Zordick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolkowski.
Zordick trying to control but Wolkowski postures up.
Zordick keeping control of the position.
Zordick has hold of Wolkowski's hands but Wolkowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zordick is looking to control Wolkowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zordick avoid being mounted?
Zordick gets full guard.
Wolkowski is in close to Zordick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zordick is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wolkowski frees his head nicely. Oh but Zordick has switched to an armbar! Wolkowski is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kahlua Zordick!
Post fight, an emotional Kahlua Zordick said 'Nothing. After I lost from a superior grappler, I go back to the basics. I reviewed my early fights and applied something into this fight. That is all. Thank you everyone!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chul Moo Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Mask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pak comes into the arena with Meat Loaf - Everything louder than everything else blaring out of the sound system. Mask has chosen Wait, what? OH MY GOD, Tiger has joined the Dark Side!! as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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181 lbs
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176 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chul Moo Pak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tiger Mask!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mask wants to land a leg kick but Pak is out of range.
Mask dives in and scores a takedown into Pak's guard.
Mask wants to control from the top but Pak keeps moving.
Mask landing with the ground and pound.
Mask stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mask trying to control but Pak is working from the bottom.
Mask stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mask in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mask is looking to work some ground and pound but Pak has wrist control.
Mask has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mask wants to pass the guard but Pak is keeping the position.
Pak working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mask avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mask takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pak throws a jab when Mask was well out of range.
Mask throws a right hand that Pak ducks under and follows up with a left that Pak also avoids with ease.
Mask moves out of range of the body kick.
Chul Moo Pak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Mask.
Pak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mask.
Mask moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Pak as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mask scores with punches from side control.
Mask 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.
Mask throws a strike aimed at the side of Pak's head but Pak avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Mask.
Mask working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pak defending against the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Mask are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Mask trying to control the position but Pak is working away.
Mask tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mask works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mask trying to control the position but Pak is working away.
Mask in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pak dodges the ground and pound from Mask.
Pak managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mask.
Pak stops Mask from passing to mount.
Mask throws an elbow but Pak slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mask tries to move to mount but Pak blocks the move with his legs.
Mask looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pak is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mask tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mask cracks Pak with a big right hand but Pak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mask working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Pak taking a bit of punishment here - Mask scoring with strikes.
Mask wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pak keeps working.
Mask might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pak haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pak dodges the ground and pound from Mask.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mask in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mask cracks Pak with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Pak stops Mask from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mask tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pak defends well and Mask ends up having to push Pak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mask fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pak looking to throw knees to the head but Mask is blocking nicely.
Pak misses with some punches.
Mask wants a takedown but no success here.
Chul Moo Pak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiger Mask.
Mask throws a head punch that misses.
Mask throws a punch but it's blocked by Pak.
Mask blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pak lands a nice uppercut.
Mask tries to circle away but Pak has him pinned against the cage.
Pak lands a nice uppercut.
Mask takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mask blocks an uppercut.
Pak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mask lands with a good body shot.
Mask throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mask moves away from the strike by Pak.
Pak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mask moves away.
A good leg kick by Mask.
Mask jabs Pak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mask fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mask lands an overhand right.
Mask scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mask takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Mask finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mask thumps Pak with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mask.
Mask lands with an uppercut that bounces Pak off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pak moves out of range of the leg kick from Mask.
A slow jab from Pak misses its intended target.
Mask scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pak misses with a hook. Mask ducked under it nicely.
Pak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pak throws a leg kick
and Mask counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pak won't be happy with that.
Pak is looking to regain half guard here but Mask keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pak being controlled for a moment.
Pak is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mask off and has taken his back!
Mask tries to roll but Pak sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pak's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mask has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mask rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mask is looking for a sweep. Pak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mask is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pak pulls his head out easily.
Mask is looking to control Pak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mask avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mask has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pak is working away from the top position though.
Mask slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mask is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pak is aware though and is defending well.
Pak trying to control the position from guard on top but Mask is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mask looking for a sweep. Not yet Mask, not yet.
Pak advances position into side control!
Pak tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mask struggling a bit here.
Pak tries to move to mount but Mask blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mask is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mask looking for submissions off his back.
Mask works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Mask showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mask circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mask's sensitive parts.
Mask throws out a loose jab but Pak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Pak misses.
Pak ducks under a wild hook from Mask.
Mask feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pak's calf.
Mask connects with a right hand. Pak shakes it off.
Mask misses with a kick to the body.
Mask avoids the body shot from Pak.
Pak moves away from the strike by Mask.
Mask scores with the left hand. Pak knows he should have avoided that one.
Mask moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pak throws a shot from downtown. Mask moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mask to score with a decent uppercut.
Mask slips under a jab.
Mask ducks under a wild hook from Pak.
Pak feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mask.
Mask bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mask lands with an uppercut that bounces Pak off the cage and back into range.
Pak takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Mask.
Pak blocks a head kick by Mask.
Pak fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mask. That's going to slow Pak down.
Pak walks into a stiff left hand from Mask.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pak thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mask if he has to take too many more of those.
Mask throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chul Moo Pak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mask bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pak throws a head kick that misses.
Mask tests Pak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mask fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pak manages to avoid it.
Mask lands a really nice looking cross but Pak seems unphased.
Mask bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mask scores with a body shot.
Pak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mask paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tiger Mask seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mask throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tiger Mask is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Pak finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Pak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mask throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mask lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pak misses with the head strike.
Mask lands a hook that snaps the head of Pak backwards.
Pak scores with a hook to the body.
Pak with a knee to the head.
Pak digs a right hand into Mask's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mask's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Pak.
Pak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mask tries for a takedown but Pak manages to get underhooks.
Pak misses with a punch to the body.
Mask jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pak walks away with a smile on his face. Mask gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chul Moo Pak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiger Mask.
Mask moves out of range of the body kick from Pak.
Mask lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot by Mask.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mask stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pak throws a head kick that misses
and Mask counters with a takedown into side control.
Mask throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pak works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mask looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mask throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pak wants to get back to full guard but Mask has passed into side control.
Mask scoring with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger Mask comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mask 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger Mask!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tiger Mask thanked Tokyo United Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buff Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickens kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is WELCOME TO MIAMI - WILL SMITH. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buff Dickens!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickens takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stevens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens moves out of range of the leg kick from Dickens.
Stevens defending well as Dickens loads up on a big left hand.
Dickens misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stevens tries a body shot but Dickens blocks it.
Stevens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dickens up against the cage.
Stevens has Dickens pressed against the cage, preventing Dickens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stevens.
Stevens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dickens lands a head kick. Stevens smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Dean Stevens has been cut.
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!
Dickens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dickens somewhat.
Both fighters circling a little - Stevens finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stevens scores with a punch to the head.
Stevens throws a head kick but Dickens moves out of range.
Dickens drives through with a takedown into Stevens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stevens trying to control the position.
Dickens tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
Stevens controls Dickens momentarily but Dickens frees himself.
Dickens preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickens content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dickens pushing down on Stevens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dickens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stevens wants to get back to full guard.
Dickens is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stevens reverses the position - he's now on top in Dickens's guard.
Stevens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stevens landing with the ground and pound.
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!
Dickens isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stevens stacks Dickens on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stevens!
Dickens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevens tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dickens tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickens being controlled for a moment.
Stevens is working Dickens over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dickens tries to improve position but can't.
Stevens content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stevens scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dickens to see if he's OK.
Dickens gets back to half guard.
Stevens sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dickens trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controlling from mount.
Stevens punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Dickens regains half guard.
Dickens trying to control here.
Dickens wants to get back to full guard.
Stevens not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dickens looking for submissions off his back.
Dickens is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevens pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevens sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dean Stevens will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dean Stevens's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dickens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevens circles away.
Dickens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dickens goes for a double leg but Stevens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevens continues to drive forward.
Stevens gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dickens keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dickens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stevens has managed to get both his arms back between Dickens's legs - danger averted.
Stevens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickens has his foot on Stevens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stevens works his way back into a safe position though.
Stevens wants to get up but he can't break Dickens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dickens keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Dean Stevens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stevens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens won't allow Dickens to sweep him here.
Stevens controlling from the top position.
Stevens connects with a couple of short punches.
Dickens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dickens looking for a guillotine here but Stevens defends easily.
Dickens is looking for a triangle but Stevens pushes his legs off easily.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Dickens keeps moving.
Stevens lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stevens lands a couple of elbows.
Dickens is looking for a triangle here but Stevens uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dickens tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stevens presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Stevens connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Dickens is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stevens with good strikes from the mount here!
Dickens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stevens controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dickens tries to hold on but Stevens pushes him away.
Stevens cracks Dickens with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stevens controlling from mount.
Stevens working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stevens wants to control the pace but Dickens is squirming around nicely.
Stevens content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stevens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stevens is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dickens is trying to escape the mount.
Stevens trying to control but Dickens is having none of it.
Stevens controlling from mount.
Dickens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Stevens'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.
Stevens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stevens connects with a leg kick. Dickens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stevens.
Stevens rushes Dickens and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Stevens.
Dickens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevens's efforts to push away.
Dickens pulls guard.
Dickens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dickens wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stevens cracks Dickens with a solid left hand.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevens is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens is working Dickens over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dickens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens landing with the ground and pound.
Dickens has momentary wrist control but Stevens slips an elbow through the middle.
Dickens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevens is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Dickens keeps moving.
Stevens lands a couple of elbows.
Stevens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stevens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dickens looking for a guillotine here but Stevens defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens wants to control from the top but Dickens keeps moving.
Dickens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevens is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stevens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dickens's head.
Dickens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stevens stands up over Dickens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stevens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dickens throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stevens scoring with some ground and pound.
Stevens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dickens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Stevens controls the pace.
Dickens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dickens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dickens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickens is looking for a triangle here but Stevens uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stevens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickens keeps working.
Dickens tries to bench press Stevens off him but Stevens keeps the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens controls the position.
Stevens cracks Dickens with a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens controls the position from side control.
Stevens working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Stevens really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Stevens's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stevens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dickens doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevens thuds a left hand into Dickens's body.
Dean Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens digs a good hook to Dickens's body.
Dickens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Stevens. Beautiful body shot.
Stevens is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dickens rather than just go for the knockout.
Dickens misses with a head kick.
Stevens connects with a combination that backs up Dickens into the cage. Stevens lands a flurry of punches that gets past Dickens's guard. Dickens is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Stevens bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Stevens! Dean Stevens retains his welterweight title!
Dean Stevens gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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