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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandy Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. WASP - Wild Child kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Joe Pistone is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joe Pistone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sandy Soto!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Pistone.
Pistone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Soto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pistone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pistone working for a triangle but Soto defends it easily.
Pistone has his foot on Soto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soto works his way back into a safe position though.
Soto stopping the sweep attempt from Pistone.
Soto wants to stand but Pistone is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pistone wants to hit a switch here but Soto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pistone there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone is trying to escape the mount.
Pistone wants to hold on but Soto pushes him away.
Soto with shots to the head and body - Pistone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Pistone tries to hold on but Soto pushes him away.
Pistone is trying desperately to improve position.
Pistone is working hard here to advance position.
Soto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pistone is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto prevents Pistone from getting the reversal.
Pistone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Soto thowing shots but they're missing.
Soto throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pistone because Soto loaded up on that one.
Soto misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Soto landing strikes from the mount and Pistone is in trouble!
Soto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Soto unloads with some shots from mount but Pistone bucks and avoids them well.
Soto with the ground and pound from mount.
Soto looking to ground and pound but Pistone is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistone manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Pistone, under a barage of strikes from Soto.
Soto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pistone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Soto throwing shots but Pistone is blocking nicely.
Soto is keen to just control but Pistone is a slippery customer.
Soto is thwarting Pistone's attempts to control the position.
Soto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pistone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sandy Soto has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Soto fails to land the takedown.
That kick from Pistone tenderised Soto's leg. Soto is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistone scores with a spinning back kick!
Pistone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soto, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pistone.
Pistone connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pistone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soto backwards.
Pistone misses with a body punch.
Soto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pistone digs a right hand underneath Soto's ribcage. Soto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pistone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soto is looking to break free of the clinch but Pistone has double underhooks.
Soto tries to break the clinch but Pistone is controlling the position.
Soto takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pistone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pistone is looking to control Soto's arms but Soto gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pistone has his back to the cage.
Pistone lands a body shot.
Pistone presses Soto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Pistone.
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 Joe Pistone 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.
Pistone wants to clinch.
Sandy Soto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pistone pushes Soto up against the cage in a clinch.
Pistone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pistone breaks the clinch.
Soto is looking to clinch but Pistone is avoiding it.
Soto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Soto is rocked!
Soto blocks a head kick by Pistone.
Soto is still on wobbly legs! Can Pistone finish him?
Pistone lands a big head kick that sends Soto to the canvas! Pistone follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Pistone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renan Cavallo (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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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
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Cabral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Renan Cavallo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavallo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cabral manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cavallo missing with a left hand there. Cabral was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Cavallo misses.
Cavallo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cavallo looks to score with a jab to the body but Cabral is just out of range.
Cavallo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cabral moves into the clinch successfully.
Cabral is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cabral landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabral lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cabral landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cavallo looks winded!
Cabral lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cabral.
Cavallo misses with the head strike.
Cavallo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cabral connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabral.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabral.
Cavallo struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabral controls his hands.
Cavallo tries to score a body lock takedown but Cabral shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cabral landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cabral lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavallo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cabral lands a nice knee to the body.
Cavallo can't find room to land a body shot as Cabral controls the action.
Cabral blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cabral lands with a light punch inside.
Cabral lands a knee to the body.
Cabral scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cabral obliges.
Cabral connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cavallo's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Cabral.
Cabral lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Cabral.
A right hand to the body from Cabral.
Cabral lands an elbow that stopped Cavallo in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cabral.
Cabral lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cavallo backwards.
Cavallo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cabral scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cavallo tries a body shot but Cabral blocks it.
Cabral prevents a body shot from Cavallo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabral is working Cavallo over against the cage.
Cavallo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Cabral.
Cabral works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cabral digs a right hand underneath Cavallo's ribcage. Cavallo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cabral scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cabral.
Cabral putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cavallo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cabral lands a body punch.
Cabral is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cabral connects with a knee to the head.
Cabral lands an elbow that stopped Cavallo in his tracks for a moment.
Cabral lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cavallo backwards.
Cabral gets through Cavallo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cabral lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cavallo misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cabral.
Cabral lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cabral lands a nice uppercut.
Cavallo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabral is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cabral lands a nice uppercut.
Cabral connects with a knee to the head.
Cabral prevents a body shot from Cavallo.
Cavallo misses with a punch to the body.
Cabral pushes Cavallo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cabral obliges.
Cabral lands a body shot.
Cabral lands a right hand.
Cavallo struggles to land a body shot inside as Cabral controls his hands.
Cabral scores with a shoulder strike.
Cabral connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cavallo's face.
Cabral lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cavallo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cabral fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rogerio Cabral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Cavallo.
Cavallo misses with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabral.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabral lands an elbow that stopped Cavallo in his tracks for a moment.
Cabral with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Cabral as the two fighters clinch.
Cavallo working aggressively here.
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cavallo tries to work over Cabral's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cabral digs a right hand into Cavallo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cavallo's gas tank.
Cabral lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cavallo backwards.
Cabral unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cabral lands a knee to the body.
Cabral pushes Cavallo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cabral blocks an uppercut.
Cavallo misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cavallo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cabral landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cabral is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cabral works on Cavallo's body with a couple of short punches.
Cabral crunches a lovely knee into Cavallo's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Cabral dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cabral gets a clinch.
Cavallo misses with the head strike.
Cabral prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cavallo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cavallo misses with a punch to the body.
Rogerio Cabral has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Cabral.
Cavallo working hard to break the clinch.
Cavallo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cabral gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cabral lands with a light punch inside.
Cabral is pressed up against the cage. Cavallo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cabral down to the mat. Cabral avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rogerio Cabral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Cavallo.
Cabral throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cabral connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cabral thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cavallo if he has to take too many more of those.
Cabral misses with a head kick.
Cavallo is breathing heavily.
Cabral lands a glancing blow to the side of Cavallo's head.
Cabral darts in and clinches Cavallo up against the cage.
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 hook to the body from Cabral.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabral with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Cabral.
Nice body punch from Cabral - that landed with a thud.
Cabral cracks Cavallo with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Cabral.
Cabral scores with a knee to the head.
Cabral lands a left hand.
Cabral cracks Cavallo with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Cabral.
Cabral lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cavallo or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabral lands a hook that snaps the head of Cavallo backwards.
Cabral is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cavallo can do to turn this around?
Cabral lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Cabral.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cabral.
Cabral throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cabral is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cabral with a knee to the head.
Cabral crunches a lovely knee into Cavallo's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Cabral as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabral lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cavallo backwards.
Cabral lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cavallo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cabral obliges.
Cavallo takes a shot to the head.
Cabral using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cabral blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cabral scores with a shoulder strike.
Cabral lands a shot to the body.
Cavallo wants to take the fight to the mat but Cabral manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cabral.
Cabral is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cabral lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cavallo or not.
Cavallo takes a shot to the head.
Cabral lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cavallo backwards.
Cabral lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cavallo.
A knee to the head by Cabral.
Cabral working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Cabral.
Cabral is leaning against Cavallo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cavallo is working for takedown but Cabral is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cabral lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cabral obliges.
Cabral has Cavallo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cabral pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cavallo tumbling to the mat - Cabral dives into Cavallo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Cabral trying to control but Cavallo is working from the bottom.
Cavallo wants to sweep here but Cabral controlling him for the moment.
Cabral is fighting to break Cavallo's control of his arms but Cavallo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cavallo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cabral stacks Cavallo 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 Cabral!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavallo tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Cavallo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cabral is trying to control the action in half guard but Cavallo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cabral is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cavallo has a hand on Cabral's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cabral takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cabral tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice elbow there by Cabral.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogerio Cabral dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Cabral gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cavallo.
Cavallo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cabral landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cavallo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cavallo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cabral avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cabral lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cabral.
Cabral lands a good knee to the midsection. Cavallo won't want to take too many of those.
Cabral comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cabral gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cabral.
Cabral lands a shot to the body.
Cabral lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cabral makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cabral lands an elbow just above Cavallo 's eye.
A short body shot lands from Cabral as the two fighters clinch.
Cavallo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cabral with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cavallo is rocked!
A short uppercut from Cabral.
Cavallo is still on wobbly legs! Can Cabral finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cabral - that landed with a thud.
Cabral cracks Cavallo with a nice body shot.
Cabral lands a shot to the body.
Cabral lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cabral.
A left hand lands to the body for Cabral.
Cabral scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Cabral.
Cavallo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cabral pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Cabral.
Cabral putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cavallo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cabral is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cavallo seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabral with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cabral stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cavallo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cavallo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogerio Cabral has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renan Cavallo.
Cavallo wants a takedown but no success here.
Rogerio Cabral is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabral scores with a knee to the head.
Cavallo misses with a body punch.
Cavallo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cabral walks away with a smile on his face. Cavallo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Renan Cavallo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavallo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cavallo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cabral sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cavallo somewhat.
Cavallo misses with a looping left.
Cabral lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cavallo's sensitive parts.
Cavallo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cabral fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cavallo, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavallo tries to work over Cabral's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cabral prevents the takedown attempt.
Cavallo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cabral lands an elbow inside that Cavallo shrugs off.
Cavallo is trying to force a seperation but Cabral has the dominant position.
Cavallo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cavallo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Renan Cavallo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cabral as Cavallo tries to tie him up.
Cavallo throws a head punch that misses.
Cavallo throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavallo is trying to pull guard but Cabral turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cavallo is trying to drag Cabral to the mat but Cabral just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cavallo misses with some punches.
Cavallo tries to throw a body punch but Cabral avoids it by throwing Cavallo back against the cage.
Cavallo is trying to break free.
Cabral prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cabral gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cavallo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cabral connects with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Cabral showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cabral has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogerio Cabral!
Our winner, Rogerio Cabral, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragners Dzigurs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragners Dzigurs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzigurs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Minotauro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dzigurs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Minotauro shoots in looking for a takedown. Dzigurs tries to sprawl out of it but Minotauro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dzigurs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Minotauro dives in and scores a takedown into Dzigurs's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Minotauro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minotauro throwing strikes but missing.
Minotauro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minotauro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dzigurs is keeping the position for now.
Minotauro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro throws a big right hand that misses.
Minotauro trying to control but Dzigurs is working from the bottom.
Dzigurs is pulling down on Minotauro's head to control his posture.
Minotauro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minotauro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Minotauro ducks under a wild hook from Dzigurs.
Minotauro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dzigurs pinned against the cage. Dzigurs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Minotauro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Minotauro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minotauro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Minotauro stalling away here and it's allowed Dzigurs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dzigurs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dzigurs keeping moving, preventing Minotauro from controlling successfully.
Minotauro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dzigurs is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzigurs keeping moving, preventing Minotauro from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Diego Minotauro.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Minotauro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Minotauro shoots in for a double leg but Dzigurs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ragners Dzigurs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Minotauro.
Minotauro swats away the attempt to clinch by Dzigurs.
Horrible takedown by Minotauro or perhaps it was just good defense by Dzigurs which made him look bad.
Minotauro shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dzigurs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dzigurs feints and then cracks Minotauro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Minotauro down.
Dzigurs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Minotauro looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minotauro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Minotauro 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.
Dzigurs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Minotauro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diego Minotauro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minotauro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dzigurs looks to land a right hand but Minotauro moved out of range.
Minotauro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dzigurs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Minotauro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dzigurs is fending him off so far but Minotauro persists. Nope, Dzigurs circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragners Dzigurs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Minotauro.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dzigurs.
Dzigurs slaps away a takedown attempt from Minotauro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Minotauro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dzigurs clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minotauro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minotauro is breathing heavily.
Dzigurs scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dzigurs lands a shoulder strike.
Dzigurs controlling the action here for a moment.
Minotauro blocking some punches.
Minotauro successfully pulls guard.
Minotauro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dzigurs manages to get himself to full guard.
Minotauro won't allow Dzigurs to get back to his feet.
Dzigurs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Minotauro!
Diego Minotauro has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dzigurs prevents Minotauro from getting the reversal.
Dzigurs controlling from the full mount.
Dzigurs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Minotauro is looking to escape.
Minotauro is looking to improve his position but Dzigurs isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro tries to hold on but Dzigurs pushes him away.
Minotauro throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dzigurs. What's that going to do exactly?
Minotauro is looking to get to half guard.
Dzigurs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minotauro tries to hold on but Dzigurs postures up.
Minotauro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Minotauro keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragners Dzigurs dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Minotauro moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dzigurs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dzigurs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minotauro, pushing him back against the cage.
Minotauro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dzigurs to keep the fight standing.
Minotauro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minotauro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dzigurs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ragners Dzigurs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Minotauro.
Minotauro jumps guard but Dzigurs stands there with Minotauro around his waist. Minotauro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dzigurs has Minotauro pushed against the cage.
Dzigurs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minotauro tries to score a body lock takedown but Dzigurs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Minotauro is trying to pull guard but Dzigurs has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dzigurs.
Dzigurs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dzigurs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro manages to break the clinch.
Ragners Dzigurs is winning the standup battle so far.
Dzigurs misses with a low kick.
Minotauro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dzigurs throws a body kick that misses.
Dzigurs lands with a kick to the temple. Minotauro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Minotauro avoids the body shot from Dzigurs.
Minotauro fails with the takedown
and Dzigurs counters with an outside leg kick.
Minotauro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dzigurs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Minotauro tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Dzigurs.
Minotauro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice sprawl there from Dzigurs as Minotauro shoots in.
Minotauro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Minotauro takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minotauro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dzigurs but Dzigurs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Minotauro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Minotauro is rocked!
Minotauro gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Dzigurs gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Minotauro is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragners Dzigurs!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabolous Fjodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjodor comes to the cage accompanied by Era - Enea Vollare Mezzo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fabolous Fjodor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raijin Kage!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjodor moves out of range of the strikes.
Kage connects with a high kick.
Kage shoots in for a double leg but Fjodor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kage throws a sloppy head kick
and Fjodor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Raijin Kage has been cut.
Fjodor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kage moves away.
Fjodor closes the distance and pushes Kage back into the cage.
Fjodor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fjodor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fjodor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kage, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kage misses the jab.
Kage tries a head kick but it misses.
Kage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage swats away the attempt to clinch by Fjodor.
Fjodor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fjodor misses with a low kick.
Fjodor avoids the head kick by Kage.
Fjodor blocks a head kick by Kage.
Fjodor misses with a straight left.
Kage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fjodor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kage.
Kage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fjodor thumps Kage with a low kick.
Fjodor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kage is out of range.
Kage misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjodor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fabolous Fjodor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fjodor misses with a hook.
Kage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjodor throws a series of punches but Kage avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Fjodor misses.
Kage tries a head kick but it misses.
Kage walks into a jab.
Kage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fjodor avoids the head kick by Kage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kage. Fjodor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjodor throws a nice looking combination but Kage bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fjodor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjodor moves into the clinch successfully.
Fjodor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjodor scores with a nice right hand.
Kage throws a head kick that misses.
Kage lands with a kick to the temple. Fjodor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fjodor throws a push kick but Kage slaps the foot to one side.
Fjodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kage.
A leg kick checked by Kage.
Kage throws a sloppy head kick
and Fjodor counters with an outside leg kick.
Fjodor throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Fjodor.
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!
Fjodor rushes Kage and presses him up against the cage.
Kage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjodor tries a body shot but Kage blocks it.
Fjodor swings wildly with an uppercut but Kage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fjodor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fjodor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fjodor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fjodor misses with some punches.
Kage takes a shot to the head.
Fjodor lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kage tries to throw a body punch but Fjodor avoids it by throwing Kage back against the cage.
Kage blocking some punches.
Fjodor struggles to land a body shot inside as Kage controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raijin Kage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raijin Kage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kage lands a high kick!
Raijin Kage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fjodor throws a shot from downtown. Kage moves away and avoids it.
Fjodor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kage tries a head kick but it misses.
Kage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjodor.
Kage fakes the leg kick and cracks Fjodor in the body.
Fjodor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kage thows a body shot but no joy.
Kage tries a head kick but it misses.
Fjodor jabs Kage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fjodor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kage tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fjodor scores with a hook to the body. Kage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kage.
Kage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fjodor throws a solid leg kick but Kage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fjodor.
A big right from Fjodor misses.
Kage slips a jab from Fjodor.
Fjodor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Raijin Kage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjodor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fjodor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kage at a distance.
Kage throws a hook but Fjodor avoids it easily.
Kage throws a head kick that misses
and Fjodor counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kage throws a body punch but Fjodor moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjodor blocks a head kick by Kage.
A swing and a miss from Fjodor.
Kage moves out of range as Fjodor strikes.
Kage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fjodor.
Kage tries to move into range but Fjodor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kage throws a head kick that misses
and Fjodor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fjodor thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Fjodor misses.
A big right from Fjodor misses.
Kage throws a head kick that misses.
Kage misses with a shot to the body
and Fjodor counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjodor throws a hook but Kage avoids it easily.
Kage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kage throws a leg kick
and Fjodor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fjodor avoids the head kick by Kage.
Fjodor lands a glancing blow to the side of Kage's head.
Fjodor misses with a body shot.
Kage scores with a head kick. Fjodor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fjodor.
Kage is breathing heavily.
Kage throws a head kick but Fjodor moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kage staying out of range there.
Fjodor avoids the body shot from Kage.
Fjodor misses with an uppercut.
Fjodor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjodor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fjodor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Fjodor. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fjodor.
Fjodor scores with a nice head shot.
Kage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fjodor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kage.
Kage keeps the fight on the outside.
Kage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fjodor cracks Kage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjodor.
Fjodor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fjodor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabolous Fjodor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raijin Kage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kage shoots in and gets a takedown into Fjodor's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kage is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fjodor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fjodor has escaped and now he's on top!
Fjodor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kage working a defensive guard but Fjodor passes into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fjodor moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fjodor's best efforts.
Kage is staying active underneath Fjodor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fjodor working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kage's thigh. Kage counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fjodor wants to control from the top but Kage keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fjodor tries to stand but Kage is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage working for submissions but it's allowed Fjodor to get to half guard.
Fjodor slows the pace down in half guard.
Fjodor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kage keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Fabolous Fjodor just wasn't active enough.
Kage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kage slips a straight right by Fjodor.
Fjodor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fjodor scores with a hook.
Kage wants to slow Fjodor down by chopping away at his legs.
Fjodor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kage lands with a nice body kick.
Kage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raijin Kage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kage 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Raijin Kage!
Raijin Kage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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7 - 1 - 0 |
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239 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsay misses with a hook. Turpin ducked under it nicely.
Ramsay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramsay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turpin. Turpin obviously looking to wear him down.
Turpin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Ramsay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turpin.
Ramsay throws a low kick but Turpin avoids it.
Ramsay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turpin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsay was well out of range. Poor timing from Turpin.
Turpin wants to slow Ramsay down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Turpin is predictable there
and Ramsay counters with a nice body shot.
Ramsay lunges at Turpin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turpin's hand.
Ramsay gets a clinch.
Turpin tries to land a knee to the head but Ramsay blocks with his arms.
Turpin is trying to push Ramsay away but Ramsay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramsay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Turpin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon Ramsay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsay tries to bum rush Turpin with a series of wild strikes but Turpin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramsay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramsay throws a low kick but Turpin avoids it.
Turpin takes one to the chin there.
Ramsay connects with a body shot that sends Turpin's belly button to the back.
Ramsay scores with a jab to the body.
Turpin misses with a low kick.
Turpin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turpin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramsay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpin throws a low kick, looking for Ramsay's leg but Ramsay calmly moves out of range.
Turpin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramsay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramsay looks for the body kick but Turpin saw that one coming.
Turpin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramsay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramsay. Turpin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramsay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turpin throws a low kick, looking for Ramsay's leg but Ramsay calmly moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramsay.
Ramsay takes a swing at Turpin's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Ramsay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turpin doesn't seem phased though.
Turpin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turpin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Ramsay catches Turpin right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay connects with a high kick.
Ramsay connects with a solid leg kick.
Turpin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turpin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ramsay jabs at Turpin's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramsay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramsay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramsay throws out a powerful jab.
Ramsay avoids a kick to the body.
Ramsay walks into a straight right hand from Turpin.
Ramsay throws a head kick but Turpin moves out of range.
Ramsay tried to score with a low kick but Turpin checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Ramsay.
Ramsay tries to clinch there but Turpin circles away.
Turpin takes one to the chin there.
Ramsay lands a right hook to the body.
Ramsay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turpin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turpin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramsay.
Turpin tries to move into range but Ramsay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turpin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turpin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turpin misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramsay cracks a nice hook into Turpin's ribs.
Ramsay just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramsay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramsay dominated that round.
That's time! Turpin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ramsay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramsay misses with a few strikes there.
Ramsay thows a body shot but no joy.
Turpin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramsay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turpin throws a sloppy head kick and Ramsay moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Ramsay there.
Ramsay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramsay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turpin throws a leg kick
and Ramsay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turpin misses the shot to the body.
Turpin lands a front kick.
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!
Turpin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turpin throws a front kick that sends Ramsay stumbling back into the cage.
Ramsay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turpin.
Ramsay is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turpin moves out of range as Ramsay strikes.
Ramsay misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramsay misses the target.
Turpin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramsay is looking to slow Turpin down with leg kicks.
Turpin throws a chopping leg kick but Ramsay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turpin tries a head kick but it misses.
Turpin throws the kick towards the body but Ramsay avoids it.
Ramsay throws a hook but Turpin avoids it easily.
Ramsay motions for Turpin to come forward. Ramsay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon Ramsay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramsay throws a head kick but Turpin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay stuns Turpin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramsay throws a combination that misses
enabling Turpin to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Turpin blocks the low kick.
Ramsay blocks a head kick by Turpin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turpin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramsay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramsay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramsay moves out of range of the body kick from Turpin.
Ramsay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramsay throws a head kick that half lands.
Ramsay misses with a body shot.
Turpin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramsay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turpin misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramsay momentarily.
Ramsay swats away the attempt to clinch by Turpin.
Ramsay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turpin has time to react.
Ramsay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramsay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turpin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Ramsay tenderised Turpin's leg. Turpin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramsay connects with a nice looking jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramsay, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsay tries to clinch up but Turpin circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Ramsay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramsay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramsay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ramsay scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramsay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turpin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramsay wants to stall.
Ramsay'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.
Ramsay lands an elbow inside.
Ramsay lands an elbow that stopped Turpin in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpin avoiding damage as Ramsay throws knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turpin avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramsay.
Ramsay landing knees to the head.
Turpin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramsay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Turpin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ramsay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turpin throws a sloppy head kick and Ramsay moves out of range easily.
Ramsay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramsay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turpin swings for the body but Ramsay moves out of range.
Turpin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramsay is out of range.
Ramsay connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramsay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramsay scores with a jab to the body.
Turpin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramsay throws a head kick that misses.
Ramsay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpin manages to avoid it.
Turpin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramsay tries to clinch up but Turpin circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsay works over Turpin's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay moves into range and clinches up with Turpin.
Ramsay trying to stall but Turpin improves his position.
Ramsay throws an elbow but it misses.
Turpin has a couple of punches blocked by Ramsay.
Ramsay misses with a knee to the head.
Ramsay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramsay.
Ramsay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turpin managing to block the knees to the body from Ramsay.
Ramsay lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turpin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turpin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Turpin.
Turpin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turpin tries to stall but Ramsay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Ramsay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turpin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramsay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramsay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turpin backwards.
Gordon Ramsay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ramsay.
Turpin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ramsay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turpin blocks an elbow strike.
Ramsay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turpin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramsay looking to throw knees to the head but Turpin is blocking nicely.
Ramsay lands a nice knee to the body.
Ramsay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turpin's defenses.
Ramsay lands an elbow just above Turpin 's eye.
Ramsay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Ramsay as the two fighters clinch.
Ramsay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turpin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin is trying to break the clinch but Ramsay has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsay cracks Turpin with a nice body shot.
Ramsay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Turpin blocks an elbow strike.
Ramsay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turpin.
Ramsay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turpin is defending well for now.
Ramsay pushes off an throws an elbow but Turpin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ramsay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turpin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ramsay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Ramsay.
Ramsay stalls.
Turpin is trying to push Ramsay away but Ramsay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay misses with a knee strike.
Turpin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ramsay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turpin backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Ramsay.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ramsay. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ramsay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Ramsay.
Turpin takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Ramsay.
Ramsay works on Turpin's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Ramsay.
A nice left hand lands by Ramsay.
Turpin is looking to control Ramsay's arms but Ramsay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turpin has his back to the cage.
Ramsay lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ramsay really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramsay clinches.
Ramsay lands an uppercut.
Ramsay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turpin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramsay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramsay lands an elbow inside that Turpin shrugs off.
Ramsay managing to block the knees to the body from Turpin.
Ramsay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turpin missing with knees to the body.
Turpin is trying to stall.
Turpin trying to land knees to the body.
Ramsay tries a knee to the head but Turpin blocks it.
Turpin is looking to control Ramsay's arms but Ramsay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turpin has his back to the cage.
Ramsay trying to land knees to the body.
Turpin blocks the elbow strike.
Turpin throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turpin backwards.
Ramsay tries to land a knee to the head but Turpin blocks with his arms.
Turpin avoids the elbow strike from Ramsay, against the cage.
Ramsay tries to land a knee to the head but Turpin blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Turpin obliges.
Ramsay is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Turpin working Ramsay over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turpin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turpin throws a front kick that sends Ramsay stumbling back into the cage.
Ramsay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turpin lands a leg kick that knocks Ramsay off balance momentarily.
Ramsay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turpin loads up on a big right hand but Ramsay slips the punch.
Turpin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Gordon Ramsay has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay connects with a leg kick. Turpin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramsay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Turpin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ramsay really felt that one!
Turpin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramsay blocks a head kick by Turpin.
Turpin is looking to chop away at Ramsay's legs.
Good work by Ramsay as he checks the leg kick.
Ramsay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turpin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Ramsay.
Ramsay lands a body shot.
Ramsay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turpin.
Turpin wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramsay loads up on a big right hand but Turpin slips the punch.
Turpin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramsay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramsay tries to clinch there but Turpin circles away.
Turpin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turpin wants to slow Ramsay down by chopping away at his legs.
Ramsay cracks Turpin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramsay checks a low kick from Turpin.
Turpin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramsay on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ramsay misses with a body kick.
Turpin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turpin wants to clinch.
Ramsay scores with a jab. Turpin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turpin moves out of range as Ramsay throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsay tests Turpin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramsay blocks a low kick nicely.
Turpin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramsay misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randolph Turpin had his way with Gordon Ramsay in that round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Ramsay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ramsay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Turpin misses
and Ramsay counters with a three punch combo that has Turpin backing up. Turpin nods at Ramsay to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramsay connects with a solid leg kick.
Turpin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramsay.
Ramsay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramsay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turpin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turpin avoids the head kick by Ramsay.
Turpin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramsay throws out the jab.
Ramsay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramsay is looking to clinch but Turpin is avoiding it.
Ramsay darts in and clinches Turpin up against the cage.
Turpin with a knee to the head.
Turpin scores with a hook to the body.
Ramsay is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramsay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turpin's calf.
Turpin 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.
Ramsay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramsay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramsay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramsay connects with a body shot that sends Turpin's belly button to the back.
Ramsay looks to land a combination. Turpin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ramsay throws a chopping leg kick but Turpin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turpin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramsay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turpin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Randolph Turpin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin swings for the body but Ramsay moves out of range.
Ramsay punishes Turpin's body with a nice straight punch.
Turpin cracks a nice hook into Ramsay's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramsay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramsay lands the left hand.
A big right from Ramsay misses.
Turpin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turpin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramsay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turpin pushes Ramsay away with a front kick.
Turpin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turpin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramsay throws a body punch but Turpin moves out of range.
Turpin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turpin wants to slow Ramsay down by chopping away at his legs.
Turpin thows a body kick. Ramsay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turpin throws a front kick that sends Ramsay stumbling back into the cage.
Ramsay tries to land a leg kick but Turpin saw it coming and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turpin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramsay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Turpin.
Turpin scoring well with a low kick there.
Turpin looks for the body kick but Ramsay saw that one coming.
Gordon Ramsay 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.
A lazy left from Ramsay finds it's target.
Turpin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ramsay blocks a leg kick.
Turpin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramsay.
Ramsay checks a low kick from Turpin.
Turpin tries to work over Ramsay's front leg with a kick but Ramsay checks it.
A big left from Ramsay misses.
Turpin throws a leg kick but Ramsay checks it.
Ramsay misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramsay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramsay.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randolph Turpin.
Well Ramsay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Ramsay!
Gordon Ramsay is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Gordon Ramsay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Jay Franlkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franlkin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ACDC- For Those About To Rock . Scottie Power is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scottie Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Jay Franlkin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Power fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Franlkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Power.
Power throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Franlkin's head.
Power fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Power.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Franlkin down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Power.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Power is predictable there
and Franlkin counters with a left and a right that stings Power.
Power feints and then cracks Franlkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franlkin down.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Power.
Power thumps Franlkin with a low kick.
Franlkin ducks right into an uppercut from Power.
Power scores with a head kick. Franlkin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Power shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franlkin defends it nicely.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Franlkin takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franlkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Franlkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Franlkin tries to avoid it.
Power feints and then cracks Franlkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franlkin down.
Richard Jay Franlkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Power, right into the meat.
That kick from Power tenderised Franlkin's leg. Franlkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Franlkin off balance momentarily.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power shoots in looking for a takedown but Franlkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Power's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
Power plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Power is looking to land body kicks.
Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Franlkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Franlkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.
Power lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franlkin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Power lands a head kick. Franlkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Richard Jay Franlkin has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Franlkin off balance momentarily.
Power lands with a kick to the temple. Franlkin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Franlkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Power!
Power throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Franlkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Franlkin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Franlkin is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Franlkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Power throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Jay Franlkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Franlkin blocks a head kick by Power.
Jab from Power.
Franlkin avoids the head kick by Power.
Richard Jay Franlkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power is looking to score with low kicks.
Power throws a low kick, looking for Franlkin's leg but Franlkin calmly moves out of range.
Power lands with a kick to the temple. Franlkin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Power thows a leg kick but Franlkin checks it
and Franlkin counters with a right hand to the body.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Power throws a push kick but Franlkin slaps the foot to one side.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Power.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scottie Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Franlkin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Franlkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Franlkin 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.
Franlkin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Franlkin moves out of range of the body kick from Power.
Franlkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Power, right into the meat.
Franlkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Power with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Franlkin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Power.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Power there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Franlkin.
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Power scores with a hook.
Power works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Franlkin checks the leg kick.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Scottie Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Franlkin blocks the low kick.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franlkin can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power tries to work over Franlkin's front leg with a kick but Franlkin checks it.
Power has a takedown stuffed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Power, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Power there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Power.
Power dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Franlkin. That did some damage!
Power scores with a leg kick.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws out a leg kick but Franlkin moves out of range and Power only half commits.
Good work by Franlkin as he checks the leg kick.
Franlkin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Franlkin tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power misses with a low kick.
Franlkin leaves Power with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Franlkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Franlkin tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Power dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Jay Franlkin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Franlkin 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.
Power lands with an overhand left.
Power moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Power scores with a push kick.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Franlkin off balance momentarily.
Franlkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Franlkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Franlkin down.
Franlkin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Power moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power scores with a head kick.
Power lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Power lands a head kick. Franlkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Power feints and then cracks Franlkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franlkin down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Power.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power goes for a double leg but Franlkin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Franlkin continues to drive forward.
Power lands a left hand.
Franlkin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Franlkin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands an uppercut.
Franlkin working hard to break the clinch.
Power breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Power finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Power.
Power scores with a kick to the midsection.
Power lands a lovely overhand right.
Power throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franlkin's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Power.
Franlkin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Power connects with a leg kick. Franlkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Franlkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franlkin's sensitive parts.
Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Power scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power shoots in looking for a takedown but Franlkin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Power's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scottie Power. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franlkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franlkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power throws a body kick that misses.
Franlkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Power - that will leave a mark!
Power looks to land a combination but Franlkin avoids it well.
Power delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Power clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Jay Franlkin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Power misses with a kick to the body.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
Franlkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Power scores with a head kick.
Franlkin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice body kick from Power.
Franlkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Franlkin down.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Franlkin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Power uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Franlkin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Power - the referee stops the clock and Franlkin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Power. Franlkin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Power throws a head kick but Franlkin moves out of range.
Power cracks the inside of Franlkin's front leg.
Franlkin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Franlkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Franlkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Franlkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power lands a head kick. Franlkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Franlkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.
Power throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Franlkin off balance momentarily.
Power with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Power throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands an overhand right.
Power thumps Franlkin with a low kick.
Power scores with a sloppy right hand. Franlkin should have avoided that one.
Franlkin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Power scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Franlkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Franlkin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Franlkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Franlkin.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power connects with an inside leg kick.
Power connects with a right hand. Franlkin shakes it off.
That kick from Power tenderised Franlkin's leg. Franlkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franlkin's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Franlkin down.
Franlkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Power. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scottie Power had his way with Richard Jay Franlkin in that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Jay Franlkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Power pivots, looking for a leg kick but Franlkin is out of range and Power settles back down.
Franlkin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Franlkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Franlkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
Power throws a push kick but Franlkin slaps the foot to one side.
Power throws a low kick but Franlkin moves out of range easily.
Power lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Power.
Franlkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Power feints and then cracks Franlkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Franlkin down.
Power lands a nice looking body kick.
Franlkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Power. That one must have hurt.
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Power throws a half hearted mid kick.
Power looks for the body kick but Franlkin saw that one coming.
Power thumps Franlkin with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Power chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Franlkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power cracks the inside of Franlkin's front leg.
Power fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Franlkin on the side of the head.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Franlkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Power throws a push kick but Franlkin slaps the foot to one side.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Power thuds his shin into the meat of Franlkin's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Franlkin down.
Power scores with a head kick.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Franlkin's calf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
An inside leg kick lands from Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Power bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
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!
Power connects with a high kick.
Richard Jay Franlkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Franlkin checks the leg kick.
Franlkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Franlkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
That kick from Power tenderised Franlkin's leg. Franlkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Power scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scottie Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Power has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:42
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:41
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scottie Power!
Scottie Power retains his middleweight title!
Scottie Power seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Nxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Nxon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mr Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Nxon.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
Anderson lands a head shot.
Anderson scores with a kick to the body.
Nxon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nxon checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a head kick but Nxon moves out of range.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nxon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson lands with a straight right. Nxon didn't see that one coming.
Nxon walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Nxon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
A big left from Nxon misses.
Anderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nxon.
A slow jab from Nxon misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mr Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson thumps Nxon with a low kick.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Nxon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Anderson quickly recovers to half guard.
Nxon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nxon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Nxon eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson tries to roll over but Nxon keeps him under control.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Nxon is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Anderson is staying active underneath Nxon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nxon seems to be looking for submissions.
Nxon throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
Nxon tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nxon.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nxon trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Nxon trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nxon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Anderson to regain full guard.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Nxon tries to pass.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nxon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nxon wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Nxon throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nxon trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nxon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nxon wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nxon preventing the sweep.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Nxon pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nxon throws a big elbow that misses.
Nxon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's 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 Tomas Nxon 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.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Nxon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nxon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Nxon's leg. Nxon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson cracks Nxon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nxon will feel that in the morning.
Nxon shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nxon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson cracks Nxon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson moves out of range as Nxon strikes.
Nxon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nxon needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nxon throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Mr Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a kick to the body.
Nxon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nxon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice body kick from Anderson.
Nxon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tests Nxon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nxon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nxon walks into a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Nxon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nxon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nxon momentarily.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Nxon's front leg but catches the back leg as Nxon tries to avoid it.
Nxon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Nxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Nxon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson throws a nice head kick!
Nxon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Nxon persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson is looking to slow Nxon down with leg kicks.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson lunges at Nxon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nxon's hand.
Nxon 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.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nxon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Nxon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nxon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson thumps Nxon with a low kick.
Nxon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nxon under the eye.
Nxon shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Nxon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nxon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nxon. That did some damage!
Anderson connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Nxon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nxon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Nxon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nxon walks into a left hand.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Nxon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson lands a front kick.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Nxon off the cage and back into range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nxon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anderson - the referee stops the clock and Nxon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anderson. Nxon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Nxon is rocked!
Mr Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nxon walks straight into a right hand from Anderson - that's dropped him! Anderson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nxon from any more punishment! Nxon complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mr Anderson!
Mr Anderson is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Mr Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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