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EVO 84: LEGENDS PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sly Randolph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Dangerous. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Sly Randolph!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Randolph.
Randolph takes one to the side of the head.
Power thumps Randolph with a low kick.
Randolph has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Power definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Randolph connects with a looping right hand.
Randolph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Power's head backwards.
Power throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randolph sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Power throws a low kick but it's checked well by Randolph.
Randolph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Power.
Randolph cracks the inside of Power's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randolph tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Power tries to land a front kick but Randolph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Power on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Randolph scores with a three punch combo!
Power is rocked!
It looks like Danny Power has been cut.
Power misses with a looping left.
Oh Power is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Randolph misses the target.
Power seems to have got his legs back now.
Randolph cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.
Sly Randolph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Power working over Randolph with some ground and pound. Randolph looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Power throwing shots but Randolph is blocking nicely.
Randolph is refusing to be controlled, as Power sits in half guard.
Randolph is positioning himself well to prevent Power advancing to mount.
Randolph trying to control but Power postures up.
Randolph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power stalling.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Randolph.
Randolph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Power takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Power misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randolph throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randolph moves forwards but Power connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Randolph scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Power cracks Randolph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Randolph looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randolph looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Randolph jabs Power right on the nose. Power blinks but takes it well.
Randolph throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power lands a front kick.
Power lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sly Randolph will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Power's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randolph.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Randolph moves away and avoids it.
Randolph lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randolph manages to avoid it.
Power fails with the takedown.
Randolph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Power.
Randolph works the jab nicely.
Randolph connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power moves away from the strike by Randolph.
Randolph takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Randolph uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Randolph misses with an uppercut.
Randolph takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Randolph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Randolph goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sly Randolph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randolph. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randolph moves away from the strike by Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Randolph.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Randolph throws out the jab.
Randolph looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Randolph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Randolph.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Randolph had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randolph fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Power on the side of the head.
Randolph swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Power counters with an outside leg kick.
Power lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Power takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice defenses there by Randolph.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randolph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power throws out a loose jab but Randolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randolph uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
Randolph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Randolph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Randolph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randolph works the jab nicely.
Randolph throws a hook to the side of Power's head but Power sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randolph lands with a right hand.
Power moves out of range as Randolph strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a solid leg kick but Randolph takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Power.
Sloppy strikes from Power. Those never looked like landing.
Randolph connects with a body shot that sends Power's belly button to the back.
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!
Randolph feints with a jab and clips Power right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Power is sent crashing into the canvas and Randolph leaps in for the kill! Power tries to get to his feet but Randolph is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Power is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sly Randolph!
Our winner, Sly Randolph, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otso Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is E.S. Posthumus - Unstoppable. Donowitz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama Said Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Donny Donowitz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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160 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
57 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otso Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donowitz slips a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Donowitz lands with a nice body kick.
Jokinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Donowitz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jokinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donowitz checks a low kick from Jokinen.
Donny Donowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donowitz lands with a right hand.
Donowitz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donowitz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jokinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donowitz's coach down at Kebab House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Donowitz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jokinen throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Jokinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Donowitz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Donowitz blocks a low kick nicely.
Donowitz closes the distance and pushes Jokinen back into the cage.
Jokinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Donowitz lands with a short shot to the head.
Donowitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Jokinen.
Donowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Donowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Donowitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
Donowitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Donowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donowitz misses with a body punch.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
Donowitz lands a body shot.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Donowitz pushes Jokinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen is leaning against Donowitz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Donowitz avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen is looking to control Donowitz's arms but Donowitz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jokinen has his back to the cage.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Donowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donowitz.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Donowitz controls his hands.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donowitz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jokinen cracks Donowitz with a nice body shot.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz tries to throw a body punch but Jokinen avoids it by throwing Donowitz back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen.
Jokinen takes a shot to the head.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Donowitz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jokinen.
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Donny Donowitz has been cut.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short right from Donowitz on the inside.
Jokinen is working Donowitz over against the cage.
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 Otso Jokinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donowitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donowitz thuds a left hand into Jokinen's body.
Jokinen lands with a good body shot.
Donowitz tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donowitz misses with a leg kick.
Donowitz thuds his shin into the meat of Jokinen's side.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donowitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a chopping leg kick but Donowitz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donowitz staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Jokinen.
Donowitz lands an overhand right.
Donowitz slips under a jab.
Jokinen slips a jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz swats away the attempt to clinch by Jokinen.
Donowitz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Donowitz throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donowitz misses with a straight left.
Jokinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jokinen drives through and clinches with Donowitz against the cage.
Jokinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Jokinen.
Donowitz takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz prevents a body shot from Jokinen.
Jokinen misses with a body punch.
Donowitz tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen is looking to control Donowitz's arms but Donowitz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jokinen has his back to the cage.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Donowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Donowitz lands with a short shot to the head.
Jokinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jokinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Donowitz blocking some punches.
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen presses Donowitz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jokinen digs a right hand into Donowitz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donowitz's gas tank.
Jokinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donowitz.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jokinen.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
Donowitz scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen prevents a body shot from Donowitz.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Donowitz controls his hands.
A short right from Jokinen on the inside.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donowitz presses Jokinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Donowitz gets an underhook and turns Jokinen into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jokinen as the two fighters clinch.
Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Otso Jokinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jokinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donowitz's elbow.
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jokinen scores with a hook to the body.
Donowitz lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Donowitz.
Donowitz struggles to land a body shot inside as Jokinen controls his hands.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Donowitz blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
Donowitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Jokinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
Jokinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donowitz.
Donny Donowitz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donowitz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jokinen takes a swing at Donowitz's ribcage but misses.
Jokinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Donowitz is having none of it.
Donowitz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jokinen has time to react.
Donowitz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jokinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen clobbers Donowitz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donowitz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Jokinen is looking to chop away at Donowitz's legs.
Donowitz tries a head kick but it misses.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz with a hook.
Donowitz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jokinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Donowitz up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz tries a body shot but Jokinen blocks it.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Donowitz avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
Donowitz throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz blocking some punches.
Donowitz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Donowitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards.
A short uppercut from Donowitz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donowitz.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Donowitz on the inside.
Donowitz blocks a body shot from Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Donowitz on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Jokinen lands a shot to the body.
Donowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donowitz lands a left hand.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Jokinen tries to stall but Donowitz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Donowitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jokinens head.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jokinen throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike.
Donowitz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donowitz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jokinen tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donowitz backwards.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Jokinen trying to stall but Donowitz improves his position.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Donowitz controls the action.
Jokinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donowitz misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Donowitz.
Jokinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Donowitz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jokinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Jokinen.
Jokinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donowitz.
Jokinen lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Otso Jokinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donowitz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donowitz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jokinen.
Donowitz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen throws a hook but Donowitz blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
Jokinen moves into the clinch.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a left hand.
Donowitz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Donowitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen tries to work over Donowitz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donowitz throws a head punch that misses.
Jokinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Donowitz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jokinen misses with a punch to the body.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz throws a punch but it's blocked by Jokinen.
Jokinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Donowitz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donowitz misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donowitz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jokinen lands a nice uppercut.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Jokinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Donowitz is keeping busy.
Jokinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz scores with a shot to the side of Jokinen's head.
Donowitz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jokinen lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Donowitz can't find room to land a body shot as Jokinen controls the action.
Donowitz tries to work over Jokinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jokinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jokinen takes a shot to the head.
Jokinen misses with some punches.
Donowitz digs a right hand underneath Jokinen's ribcage. Jokinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jokinen has a couple of punches blocked by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands with a left to the head.
Donowitz is leaning against Jokinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Jokinen lands an uppercut.
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Donowitz controls the action.
Jokinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donowitz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donowitz lands with a left to the head.
Donowitz blocks an uppercut.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen blocking some punches.
Jokinen lands with a right to the head.
Donowitz pushes Jokinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Donowitz lands a nice uppercut.
Donowitz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donowitz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Donowitz on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking to control Donowitz's arms but Donowitz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jokinen has his back to the cage.
Donowitz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Donowitz avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
Jokinen misses with the head strike.
Donowitz digs a right hand into Jokinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jokinen's gas tank.
Jokinen tries a body shot but Donowitz blocks it.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donowitz working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a punch on the inside.
Jokinen tries to throw a body punch but Donowitz avoids it by throwing Jokinen back against the cage.
Jokinen taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jokinen digs a right hand underneath Donowitz's ribcage. Donowitz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donowitz.
Jokinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Jokinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Donowitz dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Donny Donowitz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donowitz sprawls well. Donowitz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jokinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Donowitz slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Jokinen darts in trying to clinch
and Donowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Donowitz finds it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donowitz.
Donowitz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Donowitz lands a slapping body shot.
Donowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donowitz tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Donowitz scoring well with a low kick there.
Donowitz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz connects with a body shot.
Donowitz thows a body shot but no joy.
Jokinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donowitz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Donowitz.
Donowitz moves out of range of the body kick.
Donowitz scores with a spinning back kick!
Donowitz throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen throws the left hand but Donowitz avoids the punch easily.
Jokinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Donowitz.
Donowitz cracks the inside of Jokinen's front leg.
Donny Donowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otso Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws out a powerful jab.
Jokinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen throws a right and a left that Donowitz avoids nicely.
Donowitz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen connects with a single shot there.
Donowitz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with some punches.
Jokinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Donowitz has a couple of punches blocked by Jokinen.
Donowitz throws a head punch that misses.
Donowitz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donowitzs head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Donowitz.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Donowitz fails to land.
Donowitz scores with a hook to the body.
Jokinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Donowitz controls his hands.
Donowitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donowitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Donowitz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donowitz.
Donowitz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz presses Jokinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Donowitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jokinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donowitz misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donowitz.
Jokinen can't find room to land a body shot as Donowitz controls the action.
A short right from Donowitz on the inside.
Jokinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jokinen blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Donowitz on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jokinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Donowitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jokinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otso Jokinen!
An out of breath Otso Jokinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smokudju Womba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Tonal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Womba's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ludacris - Blueberry Yum Yum. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tonal's choice of entrance music: Mustasch - I hunt alone. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
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204 lbs
36 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Smokudju Womba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Tonal!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Womba.
Jab, jab by Womba - just one landing.
Tonal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Womba on the side of the head.
Womba misses with a looping left.
We've been hearing reports that Womba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tonal checks a low kick from Womba.
Jeremy Tonal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Womba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tonal misses with the body kick
so Womba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Womba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Womba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Womba wants to control from the top but Tonal keeps moving.
Womba throwing strikes from guard but Tonal blocks nicely.
Tonal seems keen to control Womba's posture.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonal is trying to control the position but Womba postures up.
Womba lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonal is pulling down on Womba's head to control his posture.
Womba is looking to work some ground and pound but Tonal has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Womba throwing strikes from guard but Tonal blocks nicely.
Tonal trying to control the position here.
Tonal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jeremy Tonal has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Womba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonal.
Womba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Womba misses with a hook. Tonal ducked under it nicely.
Womba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tonal tests Womba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Womba checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Womba takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Womba lands a jab to Tonal's midsection.
Tonal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Womba.
Tonal takes a swing at Womba's ribcage but misses.
Womba takes a swing at Tonal's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Tonal finds it's target.
Tonal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tonal jabs at Womba's body.
Womba throws a solid leg kick but Tonal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Womba.
Womba scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Tonal.
Tonal takes one to the side of the head.
Tonal slips under a jab from Womba.
Tonal lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonal misses the shot to the body.
Tonal loads up on a big right hand but Womba slips the punch.
Tonal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Womba.
Womba fails with a takedown attempt.
Womba throws a body punch but Tonal moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Womba is defended easily by Tonal.
Tonal misses with a body kick.
Womba scores with a one two! Tonal had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tonal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A solid body kick from Tonal.
Womba is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonal just misses with a punch to the body.
Tonal lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonal gets a clinch.
Tonal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tonal misses with a body punch.
Tonal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tonal scores with a nice short uppercut.
Womba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tonal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tonal closes the distance but Womba moves to the side
so Womba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Womba is fighting to break Tonal's control of his arms but Tonal is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tonal is trying to keep Womba in close.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Womba keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tonal's head.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonal controls Womba momentarily but Womba frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Tonal dominated that round.
That's time! Womba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick from Tonal misses
and Womba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Womba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Womba is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tonal is adopting a defensive guard.
Tonal is trying to control the position but Womba postures up.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but Tonal is retaining full guard.
Smokudju Womba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Womba pushing down on Tonal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Womba is looking for a kimura but Tonal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Womba to get the leverage.
Womba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tonal is doing well to control the position and prevent Womba from advancing to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonal wants to control but Womba is keeping busy.
Womba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tonal trying to control but Womba postures up.
Womba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tonal's head.
Tonal trying to control from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jeremy Tonal wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tonal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tonal lands a jab.
Tonal misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Womba.
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!
Womba wants to slow Tonal down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonal throws a leg kick but Womba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Womba misses with a right hand
and Tonal counters by moving into the clinch.
Womba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tonal is defending well.
A short uppercut from Tonal.
Womba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tonal walks away with a smile on his face. Womba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tonal misses with a body kick.
Womba misses with a low kick.
Womba connects with a body shot.
Tonal misses with a hook
so Womba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Womba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Womba lands a couple of digs.
Tonal trying to control the position here.
Womba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonal trying to control the position.
Womba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Womba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tonal wants to control but Womba is keeping busy.
Womba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tonal defending well though.
Womba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tonal's head.
Tonal trying to control here.
Womba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tonal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tonal trying to control here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Womba frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Womba landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tonal tries to lock up and control but Womba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Womba landing punches.
Womba scoring with strikes but Tonal is staying in there.
Tonal is in a horrible position here. Womba smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tonal is rocked!
Womba lands a big elbow - Tonal is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Tonal is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Smokudju Womba!
Smokudju Womba is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Smokudju Womba was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Jeremy Tonal spoke after the fight, saying 'Guess I couldn't get it done twice.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Oath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oath has chosen Fuck your guts out as his entrance music. Bruce Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Oath!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Li 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Bruce Li has been cut.
Li misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oath throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li.
Li on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Ken Oath has been cut.
Oath is looking to land body kicks.
Li moves away from the strike by Oath.
Oath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Li looks for the body kick but Oath saw that one coming.
No luck for Oath with that takedown attempt.
Oath throws out a leg kick but Li moves out of range and Oath only half commits.
Oath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li moves away from the strike by Oath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Li lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oath lands with a hook. Li tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Li misses with a low kick.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Li on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oath. Oath obviously looking to wear him down.
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oath ducks right into an uppercut from Li.
Li walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bruce Li's cut is getting worse.
We've been told by Li's head coaches at IMMA Gym of ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oath if he has to take too many more of those.
Li clinches.
Li is looking to control Oath's arms but Oath gets an underhook and turns him. Now Li has his back to the cage.
Oath keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Li's efforts to push away.
Oath tries to throw a body punch but Li avoids it by throwing Oath back against the cage.
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oath has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Li moves forwards but Oath connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Li scores with a leg kick.
Oath fails to land the takedown.
Li connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oath's hands.
Li misses with a left hand
and Oath counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Li!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Li is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li dodges the ground and pound from Oath.
Li is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Oath has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Li is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Li wants to get back to his feet.
Li is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Oath throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oath sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Li defending well though.
Oath has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to maintain the position but Oath is very close to passing his half guard.
Li won't allow Oath to pass to mount.
Oath is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oath.
Oath throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oath postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oath loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Oath dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Li misses with a kick to the body
and Oath counters with a double leg. Li bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Oath follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Ken Oath!
As Ken Oath got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Na Na Na Naaa, Na Na Na Naaa, Hey Hey.. Goodnight.. Fuck off Li.. you ain't got shit. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between José Nabijos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jensen Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nabijos comes to the cage accompanied by IF I DIE TONIGHT. The crowd seem to be enjoying Saint's choice of entrance music: Bad Company - Holy Water. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, José Nabijos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jensen Saint!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint avoids the body shot from Nabijos.
Nabijos throws a lazy body kick
and Saint counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nabijos's guard now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nabijos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint trying to control the position from guard on top but Nabijos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saint is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saint misses with a head shot. Nabijos uses the momentum to regain guard.
Saint looking to pass the guard.
Saint throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saint loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saint working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saint with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nabijos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Saint escapes and throws Nabijos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Saint is looking to take a break and control but Nabijos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nabijos parries the strikes from Saint easily there. Saint is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nabijos to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint working the head with strikes.
Saint is chipping away with strikes.
Nabijos taking a bit of punishment here - Saint scoring with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nabijos is trying to control Saint's posture but Saint avoids it.
Saint trying to control the action but Nabijos is working from the bottom.
Nabijos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Saint.
Saint scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nabijos is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Nabijos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ground and pound from Saint seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nabijos regains half guard, as Saint was trying to land strikes.
Saint throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saint lands with a punch from half guard.
Saint tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nabijos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saint throwing shots but Nabijos is blocking nicely.
Saint is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nabijos is just riding it out for now. Saint eventually gives up the hold.
Nabijos tries to get to full guard but Saint has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nabijos trying to control but Saint postures up.
Saint is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint prevents Nabijos from improving his position.
Nabijos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Saint dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nabijos misses with a wild body shot.
Saint moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint stuns Nabijos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nabijos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nabijos is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nabijos.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saint. That's going to slow Nabijos down.
Nabijos thows a body shot but no joy.
Nabijos scores with a leg kick.
Saint blocks a leg kick.
Saint takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Saint sizes up Nabijos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Nabijos.
Saint checks a leg kick nicely.
Nabijos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Saint finds it's way through Nabijos's defenses.
Nabijos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saint counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saint.
Nabijos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint postures up in Nabijos's guard and throws a big left but Nabijos blocks it.
Saint is looking to work some ground and pound but Nabijos has wrist control.
Saint postures up in Nabijos's guard and throws a big left but Nabijos blocks it.
Saint wants to control from the top but Nabijos keeps moving.
Saint tries to free his leg and advance position but Nabijos is retaining full guard.
Saint with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saint postures up in Nabijos's guard and throws a big left but Nabijos blocks it.
Saint stopping the sweep attempt from Nabijos.
Saint passes Nabijos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nabijos is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint wants to pass to mount but Nabijos is defending the position.
Nabijos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saint is working away from the top position though.
Jensen Saint has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saint throwing shots but Nabijos is blocking nicely.
Saint throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nabijos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saint.
Saint is nestled in close to Nabijos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nabijos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nabijos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saint works his way into full mount!
Saint landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saint has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nabijos taking some punishment here, with Saint in his half guard.
Saint wants to control but Nabijos is keeping him busy.
Saint looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nabijos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saint looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nabijos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Saint.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saint accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saint passes Nabijos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saint passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nabijos!
A nice elbow there by Saint.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Saint punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nabijos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saint is landing with some decent strikes but Nabijos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nabijos wants to control but Saint is having none of it.
Saint looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saint cracks Nabijos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Saint sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Saint lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Saint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saint, right into the meat.
A big left from Saint misses.
A swing and a miss from Nabijos.
Nabijos is looking to wear down Saint with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saint.
Nabijos's corner calls for a 1-2. Nabijos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nabijos misses with an uppercut.
Nabijos misses with a leg kick
and Saint decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nabijos's guard.
Saint with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nabijos working a defensive guard here.
Nabijos looking for a sweep. Not yet Nabijos, not yet.
Saint tries to free his leg and advance position but Nabijos is retaining full guard.
Nabijos keeping moving, preventing Saint from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nabijos pulls Saint in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nabijos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nabijos throws a leg kick
and Saint counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nabijos won't be happy with that.
Saint lands a nice forearm strike.
Saint goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nabijos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Saint's guard! Nice work there by Nabijos!
Nabijos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Saint manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint is looking to get back to full guard here but Nabijos has managed to pass to side control instead.
Saint has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos in side control, throwing shots but Saint defends.
Saint is looking for a sweep.
Saint is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saint manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nabijos wants to pass to mount but Saint is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nabijos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nabijos's back!
Saint scores with punches to the body.
You can see the frustration on Nabijos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nabijos trying to control the hands but Saint breaks the grip.
Saint working for a choke but Nabijos reverses nicely into Saint 's guard.
Nabijos throwing strikes from guard but Saint blocks nicely.
Nabijos is looking to work some ground and pound but Saint has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint can't keep his opponent in guard - Nabijos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saint trying to control here.
Saint is pressing down on Nabijos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nabijos wants to pass the guard but Saint is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Saint looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Saint really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nabijos, as that shot connected.
Saint lands with an uppercut that bounces Nabijos off the cage and back into range.
Nabijos misses with a looping right.
Nabijos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nabijos misses with an uppercut.
Saint avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Nabijos misses.
Saint misses with a low kick.
José Nabijos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nabijos misses with a head kick.
Nabijos scores with a sloppy right hand. Saint should have avoided that one.
Nabijos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saint checks a leg kick.
Nabijos tries a low kick but Saint avoids it.
Nabijos throws a right hand that Saint ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint also avoids with ease.
Saint cracks Nabijos with a right hand to the side of the head.
José Nabijos is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nabijos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saint turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saint throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saint has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saint punishes Nabijos's body with a nice straight punch.
José Nabijos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint scores with a takedown into Nabijos's guard.
Saint makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saint trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saint throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nabijos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nabijos wants to sweep but no luck.
Saint with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nabijos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint is looking to work some ground and pound but Nabijos has wrist control.
Nabijos working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint passes into half guard.
Saint scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nabijos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saint.
Nabijos is trying to get back to full guard.
Saint scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Saint wants to advance to full mount but Nabijos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Saint throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nabijos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabijos wants to sweep but no luck.
Saint throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nabijos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nabijos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saint wants to pass the guard but Nabijos is keeping the position.
Nabijos working a defensive guard here.
Saint throws a big elbow that misses.
Saint throws an elbow that misses. Nabijos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saint's guard. Nice move by Nabijos!
Saint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Nabijos rolls with it to try and escape but Saint cranks on the arm and Nabijos is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jensen Saint!
In his post fight interview, Jensen Saint gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you Lord for granting me this win! Yes, my MMA fights are naturally so important things that God really cares, attends to and gives his input to my fights. Where's that goddamn Pope though, ain't seeing him here...'.
José Nabijos spoke after the fight, saying 'Blames the game engine. Retires for 5 mins. Returns 5 mins later.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nemanja Prijovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Binzo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hair of the Dog by Nazareth. 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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210 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
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38
217 lbs
51 - 28 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nemanja Prijovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Binzo Binzo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Binzo throws a low kick, looking for Prijovic's leg but Prijovic calmly moves out of range.
Binzo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Prijovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Binzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prijovic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Prijovic moves out of range of the body kick from Binzo.
Prijovic scores with the left hand. Binzo knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Prijovic's head coaches at Kebab House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Binzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prijovic.
Binzo looks for a takedown but Prijovic sprawls well.
Binzo throws a hook to the side of Prijovic's head but Prijovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Binzo lands a lovely overhand right.
Prijovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Binzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Binzo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Binzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Binzo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Binzo fakes the leg kick and cracks Prijovic in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prijovic misses with a hook. Binzo ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Binzo misses
and Prijovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Binzo moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Prijovic, right into the meat.
Binzo jabs Prijovic right on the nose. Prijovic blinks but takes it well.
Binzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Prijovic's sensitive parts.
Prijovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Prijovic moves out of range as Binzo strikes.
Binzo avoids the body shot from Prijovic.
Binzo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Binzo throws a head kick but Prijovic moves out of range.
Binzo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Binzo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Prijovic works the jab nicely.
Prijovic is looking to clinch but Binzo is avoiding it.
Good standup being displayed there by Prijovic as he connects with a hook.
Prijovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Binzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prijovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Prijovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Binzo blocks a jab.
Binzo ducks under a wild hook from Prijovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Binzo.
Prijovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Binzo's hands.
Binzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prijovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Prijovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Binzo, pushing him back against the cage.
Binzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prijovic's elbow.
Prijovic is pressed up against the cage. Binzo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prijovic down to the mat. Prijovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nemanja Prijovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binzo Binzo.
Prijovic tests Binzo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Prijovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Binzo moves out of range as Prijovic strikes.
A shot to the liver by Binzo. Beautiful body shot.
Binzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic misses with a wild body shot.
Binzo delivers a nice body kick.
Binzo misses with a looping right.
Prijovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Binzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prijovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prijovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Binzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Prijovic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prijovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Prijovic is predictable there
and Binzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Nemanja Prijovic has been cut.
Prijovic slips a jab from Binzo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemanja Prijovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nemanja Prijovic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Binzo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Binzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prijovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Binzo's head.
Prijovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Binzo ducks under a wild hook from Prijovic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prijovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prijovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Binzo.
Binzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Prijovic.
Binzo lands a leg kick that knocks Prijovic off balance momentarily.
Binzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prijovic connects with a right hand. Binzo shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prijovic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Binzo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Binzo digs a good hook to Prijovic's body.
Binzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Binzo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Binzo throws a leg kick which misses Prijovic's front leg but catches the back leg as Prijovic tries to avoid it.
Prijovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nemanja Prijovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Prijovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Prijovic.
Binzo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Prijovic wants to control but Binzo postures up.
Prijovic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic is pressing down on Binzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prijovic seems keen to control Binzo's posture.
Prijovic controls Binzo momentarily but Binzo frees himself.
Prijovic wants to stand and escape but Binzo is having none of it.
Binzo looking to pass the guard.
Binzo is in close to Prijovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Binzo stopping the sweep attempt from Prijovic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binzo wants to control from the top but Prijovic keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Binzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prijovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prijovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prijovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Prijovic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Binzo controls his hands.
Prijovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Binzo's elbow.
Prijovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Binzo wants to take the fight to the mat but Prijovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Binzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Binzo blocking some punches.
Prijovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Prijovic.
Binzo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Binzo fails to land.
Binzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prijovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Binzo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Binzo misses with a punch to the body.
Prijovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Binzo or not.
Prijovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prijovic cracks Binzo with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nemanja Prijovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nemanja Prijovic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
An inside leg kick lands from Prijovic.
Prijovic feints and then cracks Binzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Binzo down.
Prijovic lands a nice shot that snaps Binzo's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Prijovic. That snapped Binzo's head back.
Prijovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prijovic closes the distance and pushes Binzo back into the cage.
Binzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prijovic lands with a right to the head.
Binzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot in the inside from Prijovic.
Binzo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prijovic misses with a punch to the body.
Binzo lands an uppercut.
Prijovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Binzo tries a knee to the head but Prijovic blocks it.
Binzo prevents a body shot from Prijovic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prijovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prijovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nemanja Prijovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Binzo misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Prijovic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Prijovic lands an uppercut.
Prijovic misses with some punches.
Prijovic misses with the head strike.
Binzo misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Binzo - that landed with a thud.
Prijovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Prijovic tries to throw a body punch but Binzo avoids it by throwing Prijovic back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Binzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Binzo has a couple of punches blocked by Prijovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prijovic.
Prijovic is leaning against Binzo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Binzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Prijovic blocking some punches.
Prijovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Binzo backwards.
Prijovic working aggressively here.
Prijovic misses with some punches.
Prijovic looking to slow down the pace here.
Prijovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prijovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prijovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Prijovic misses with a punch to the body.
Binzo scores with a shoulder strike.
Prijovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Prijovic avoids the elbow strike from Binzo, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Prijovic.
Binzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Prijovic controls his hands.
Prijovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Prijovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Binzo.
Binzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prijovic's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Prijovic.
Binzo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Prijovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Binzo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Binzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prijovic lands with a light punch inside.
Prijovic tries to work over Binzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prijovic lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Prijovic.
Prijovic lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prijovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Prijovic lands an uppercut.
Prijovic lands a nice uppercut.
Prijovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prijovic digs a right hand into Binzo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Binzo's gas tank.
Prijovic lands with a right to the head.
Binzo is rocked!
Prijovic lands with a right to the head.
Binzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Prijovic finish him?
Prijovic pushes Binzo against the cage. Prijovic is working some dirty boxing. Prijovic pushes off with a quick right hook! Binzo goes down! Binzo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Prijovic moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nemanja Prijovic!
A very excited looking Nemanja Prijovic rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palhares comes to the cage accompanied by TOQUINHO. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
34 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Valentine!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine throws a big shot that misses.
Palhares closes the distance and clinches up with Valentine, looking for a takedown. Palhares pushes Valentine against the cage but Valentine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Valentine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Palhares crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Valentine - the referee stops the clock and Palhares gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Valentine. Palhares manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pluto Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Palhares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentine throws a hook but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Palhares avoids the body shot from Valentine.
Palhares fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valentine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine checks a low kick from Palhares.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Palhares misses with a body kick.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentine.
Valentine swings for the body but Palhares moves out of range.
Valentine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Palhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Valentine.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat.
Palhares walks into a jab.
Palhares defending well as Valentine loads up on a big left hand.
Palhares dives in and grabs Valentine's left leg, looking for a takedown. Valentine pushes down on Palhares's head and hops out.
Valentine takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Palhares fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pluto Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine misses the jab.
Valentine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Valentine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Palhares rather than just go for the knockout.
Valentine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Palhares throws a low kick but Valentine moves out of range easily.
Palhares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Valentine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Palhares misses.
Palhares tries a low kick but Valentine avoids it.
Palhares lands with a good body shot.
Valentine has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick from Palhares lands but Valentine takes it in his stride.
Valentine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Palhares throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palhares tries to land a leg kick but Valentine saw it coming and moves away.
Palhares throws a wild body kick that Valentine sees coming a mile off.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palhares.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Palhares.
A slow jab from Palhares misses its intended target.
Palhares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palhares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valentine.
Valentine looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine lands a glancing blow to the side of Palhares's head.
A big right from Valentine misses.
Jab, jab by Palhares - just one landing.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. Palhares looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Palhares turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Palhares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Palhares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some wild striking there from Palhares.
A jab from Palhares does it's job there.
Valentine goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares throws a front kick aimed at Valentine's knee but Valentine avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Valentine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentine misses with a straight left.
A jab from Valentine misses.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Valentine moves out of range as Palhares strikes.
Palhares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Valentine misses with a hook. Palhares ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Valentine as Palhares shoots in.
Valentine drops his hands momentarily and Palhares takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Palhares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Palhares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
Valentine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palhares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palhares lands a leg kick that knocks Valentine off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Palhares blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valentine throws a hook but Palhares avoids it easily.
Valentine misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Palhares.
Palhares misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Valentine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice shot by Valentine.
Valentine scores with a leg kick.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valentine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Palhares checks it well.
Valentine throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Palhares throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Valentine's head.
Alexander Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valentine just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Valentine lands.
Valentine gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Valentine working away.
Palhares sneaks back into half guard.
Palhares is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valentine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valentine's back!
Valentine is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Valentine keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Palhares seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Valentine right now.
Valentine showing good submission defense here.
Valentine trying to control the hands but Palhares won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Palhares gets his way!
Valentine trying to control the action but Palhares just sinks the hooks in.
Palhares connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Valentine to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine prevents Palhares from getting a body triangle.
Palhares has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Palhares struggling to land strikes to the head as Valentine covers up.
Palhares lands strikes to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Palhares. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Palhares's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Palhares gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Valentine trying to control the action but Palhares just sinks the hooks in.
Valentine is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palhares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Palhares throws a nice outside leg kick.
Palhares lands a really nice looking cross but Valentine seems unphased.
Palhares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palhares connects with a body shot that sends Valentine's belly button to the back.
Valentine avoids the body shot from Palhares.
Valentine misses the shot to the body.
Valentine checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Valentine misses.
Valentine connects with an inside leg kick.
Valentine tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palhares.
Palhares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Palhares misses.
Valentine checks a low kick from Palhares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Palhares counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valentine is trying to hold Palhares in close to prevent damage but Palhares has managed to pass into half guard.
Valentine moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Palhares trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Palhares postures up.
Valentine throws his legs up looking for a submission but Palhares uses it to pass to side control.
Valentine trying to control but Palhares flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is in bad spot here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will Palhares go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Palhares is trying to control but Valentine is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Valentine is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Palhares cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking to finish with strikes here!
Palhares prevents Valentine from getting the reversal.
Palhares looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Palhares raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is trying to escape the mount.
Palhares trying to control but Valentine is having none of it.
Palhares landing strikes, looking to finish!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palhares looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pluto Palhares clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Palhares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Valentine avoids the head kick by Palhares.
Palhares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palhares.
Valentine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Valentine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valentine.
Valentine moves out of range of the leg kick from Palhares.
Valentine slips a straight right by Palhares.
Palhares swings for the body but Valentine moves out of range.
Valentine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Palhares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Valentine scrambles back to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Palhares here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A shot to the liver by Valentine. Beautiful body shot.
Palhares scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine walks into a stiff left hand from Palhares.
Valentine takes a swing at Palhares's ribcage but misses.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palhares, right into the meat.
Valentine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Palhares on the side of the head.
Valentine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Palhares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palhares is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valentine's half guard.
Valentine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palhares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Palhares looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Valentine trying to control here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentine is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Palhares is staying active.
Valentine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is looking for a sweep. Palhares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palhares with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Valentine tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
Valentine trying to hold on to Palhares's head to control him but Palhares postures up.
Palhares is trying to control the action in half guard but Valentine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Palhares. That snapped Valentine's head back.
Valentine throws a hook but Palhares avoids it easily.
Valentine blocks a head kick by Palhares.
Valentine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Palhares checks it well.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Palhares misses with a head kick.
Palhares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palhares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Valentine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine winds up and cracks Palhares with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine throwing shots but Palhares is blocking nicely.
Valentine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valentine prevents Palhares from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alexander Valentine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Palhares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Palhares's sensitive parts.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick from Palhares.
Palhares takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Palhares.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valentine throws out a powerful jab.
Palhares shoots in looking for a takedown but Valentine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palhares's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valentine lands a jab to the nose.
Palhares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Valentine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pluto Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valentine thows a body shot but no joy.
Valentine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentine stuns Palhares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Valentine misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares shoots in and gets a takedown into Valentine's guard.
Valentine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palhares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palhares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valentine is keeping the position for now.
Palhares won't allow Valentine to sweep him here.
Palhares forces his way into half guard.
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine controlling the position for now.
Valentine tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.
Valentine looking for submissions off his back.
Palhares prevents Valentine from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares trying to control from Valentine's half guard. Valentine has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Palhares trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Valentine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Palhares is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Palhares manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Valentine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valentine cracks Palhares with a solid left hand.
Valentine lands a couple of elbows.
Palhares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentine won't allow Palhares to sweep him here.
Valentine is looking to work some ground and pound but Palhares has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Valentine.
I think Valentine has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Valentine!
Alexander Valentine is the new middleweight champion!
Alexander Valentine looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'In a career full of ups and downs, this win , hopefully, is the start of something amazing! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Prong - Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck . Oompa Loompa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Dawkins's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oompa Loompa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loompa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dawkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Loompa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loompa wants to control but Dawkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loompa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dawkins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Loompa is looking for a sweep. Dawkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loompa is trying to maintain the position but Dawkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Loompa wants to get back to full guard.
Dawkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawkins is looking to advance position but Loompa won't allow it.
Dawkins is looking to pass Loompa's guard but actually Loompa recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dawkins throws a strike but Loompa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Loompa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dawkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dawkins working for a triangle but Loompa defends it easily.
Dawkins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Loompa escapes and throws Dawkins's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dawkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dawkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dawkins is looking for a sweep.
Loompa misses with the ground and pound.
Loompa looks up at the clock and then as Dawkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Loompa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dawkins is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawkins sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins looking for submissions off his back.
Loompa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dawkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loompa pulls his head out easily.
Loompa is looking to take a break and control but Dawkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dawkins wants to improve his position but Loompa is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa trying to control from half guard but Dawkins is working away.
Dawkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dawkins.
Dawkins working for a triangle but Loompa defends it easily.
Loompa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loompa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Dawkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Loompa is looking to clinch.
A big right from Loompa misses.
Dawkins dives in and grabs Loompa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loompa pushes down on Dawkins's head and hops out.
Dawkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dawkins throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Loompa wants to clinch.
Dawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Loompa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dawkins takes a step back to recover.
Richard Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins lands a front kick.
Loompa looks to land a right hand but Dawkins moved out of range.
Loompa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good work by Dawkins as he checks the leg kick.
Dawkins throws a chopping leg kick but Loompa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Loompa coming out on top.
Dawkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dawkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Loompa works the jab nicely.
Loompa tries to clinch but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dawkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dawkins lands a nice shot that snaps Loompa's head back.
Dawkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Loompa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins scores with a hook to the body. Loompa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dawkins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Loompa. That one must have hurt.
Dawkins fails with the takedown
and Loompa counters by clinching up.
Dawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Loompa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loompa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loompa lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Dawkins.
Dawkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loompa backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Loompa.
Loompa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Loompa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawkins tries to pull guard but Loompa won't allow it.
Oompa Loompa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Dawkins.
Dawkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loompa's elbow.
Dawkins blocks an uppercut.
Dawkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawkins misses with a body punch.
Loompa gets through Dawkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dawkins is trying to pull guard but Loompa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Loompa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dawkins or not.
Loompa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawkins lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins tries to throw a body punch but Loompa avoids it by throwing Dawkins back against the cage.
Loompa throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawkins.
Loompa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loompa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawkins backwards.
Loompa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Loompa pushes Dawkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawkins is rocked!
Loompa lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Loompa finish him?
Dawkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawkins works on Loompa's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Loompa.
A short body shot lands from Loompa as the two fighters clinch.
Loompa digs a right hand into Dawkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dawkins's gas tank.
Dawkins is breathing heavily.
Loompa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loompa pushes Dawkins against the cage. Loompa is working some dirty boxing. Loompa pushes off with a quick right hook! Dawkins goes down! Dawkins tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Loompa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oompa Loompa!
Oompa Loompa retains his featherweight title!
Oompa Loompa took some time post fight to say the following; 'A real fight?? I said months ago you weren't up to it.. Proof is in the pudding.. '.
Richard Dawkins spoke after the fight, saying 'It's hard to do much in the cage with a bullseye on a glass chin. My time in this sport may be at the 12th hour...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rinky Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Proudstar's choice of entrance music: On the Warpath. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rinky Spider!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Proudstar is predictable there
and Spider counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like James Proudstar has been cut.
Spider feints and then cracks Proudstar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Proudstar down.
Spider darts in and clinches Proudstar up against the cage.
Proudstar blocking some punches.
Proudstar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spider presses Proudstar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Proudstar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Proudstar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Proudstar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Spider.
Proudstar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Proudstar throws a body kick that misses
and Spider counters with a body kick.
Spider scores with a leg kick.
Proudstar looks winded!
Spider scores with a crisp jab that stopped Proudstar in his tracks.
Spider cracks Proudstar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spider has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Proudstar to stand back up!
Proudstar is rocked!
Proudstar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Proudstar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spider.
Proudstar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spider.
Spider looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spider has closed the distance and engaged Proudstar in a clinch.
Spider drops Proudstar onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Proudstar is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Proudstar is still on wobbly legs! Can Spider finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spider.
Spider lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Proudstar to his knees! Spider keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rinky Spider!
Rinky Spider retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Rinky Spider thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Cockenschtuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas comes to the cage accompanied by La La La - Snoop Lion. Cockenschtuff comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dustin Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lester Cockenschtuff!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cockenschtuff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Douglas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cockenschtuff.
Douglas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Original Nemesis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Douglas.
Douglas misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cockenschtuff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cockenschtuff.
Douglas works over Cockenschtuff's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cockenschtuff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Douglas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cockenschtuff scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cockenschtuff. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dustin Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douglas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cockenschtuff.
Douglas scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Lester Cockenschtuff has been cut.
Douglas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cockenschtuff is out of range and Douglas settles back down.
Cockenschtuff misses with a body kick.
Douglas throws the left hand but Cockenschtuff avoids the punch easily.
Cockenschtuff clinches up with Douglas and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas tries to throw a body punch but Cockenschtuff avoids it by throwing Douglas back against the cage.
Cockenschtuff gets through Douglas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cockenschtuff blocks a body shot from Douglas.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cockenschtuff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Douglas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Douglas catches Cockenschtuff right on the button with a cross.
Cockenschtuff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Douglas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cockenschtuff's calf.
Douglas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Douglas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Cockenschtuff lands with a nice body punch.
Cockenschtuff checks a leg kick nicely.
Cockenschtuff has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cockenschtuff changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cockenschtuff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jab by Douglas.
Douglas throws a body punch but Cockenschtuff moves out of range.
Cockenschtuff cracks Douglas with an open hand slap.
Douglas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cockenschtuff takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cockenschtuff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Douglas, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cockenschtuff.
Douglas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cockenschtuff lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Douglas or not.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cockenschtuff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff tries to land knees in the clinch but Douglas avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Cockenschtuff on the inside.
Douglas throws a head punch that misses.
Cockenschtuff looking to stall.
A short right from Cockenschtuff on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cockenschtuff.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas has a couple of punches blocked by Cockenschtuff.
Douglas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cockenschtuffs head.
Cockenschtuff blocks a body shot from Douglas.
Cockenschtuff crunches a lovely knee into Douglas's ribcage.
Cockenschtuff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cockenschtuff can't find room to land a body shot as Douglas controls the action.
Cockenschtuff landing knees to the body.
Cockenschtuff can't find room to land a body shot as Douglas controls the action.
Cockenschtuff misses with a body punch.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cockenschtuff obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff pushes Douglas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cockenschtuff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Douglas.
Cockenschtuff is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Dustin Douglas has been cut.
Douglas blocks an elbow strike.
Douglas swings wildly with an uppercut but Cockenschtuff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cockenschtuff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Douglas is defending well for now.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Douglas managing to block the knees to the body from Cockenschtuff.
Still in the clinch, Cockenschtuff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cockenschtuff lands an elbow just above Douglas 's eye.
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cockenschtuff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cockenschtuff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Douglas avoids it.
Douglas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cockenschtuff.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cockenschtuff utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Cockenschtuff dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cockenschtuff throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Douglas misses
and Cockenschtuff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick that misses.
Cockenschtuff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Douglas.
Cockenschtuff ducks under a wild hook from Douglas.
Douglas scores with a spinning back kick!
Douglas lands a head kick!
Douglas throws a leg kick
and Cockenschtuff counters with a low kick, right behind Douglas 's knee.
Douglas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cockenschtuff.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas tries a low kick but Cockenschtuff avoids it.
Cockenschtuff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch but Douglas moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cockenschtuff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cockenschtuff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cockenschtuff lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff digs a right hand into Douglas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Douglas's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cockenschtuff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Douglas is keeping busy.
Cockenschtuff scores with a shoulder strike.
Douglas tries a body shot but Cockenschtuff blocks it.
Cockenschtuff lands an elbow that stopped Douglas in his tracks for a moment.
Cockenschtuff lands with a right to the head.
Cockenschtuff lands a hook that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Cockenschtuff misses with a punch to the body.
Lester Cockenschtuff seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Douglas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cockenschtuff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Cockenschtuff is leaning against Douglas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cockenschtuff effectively controlling the action here.
Cockenschtuff scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff avoiding damage.
Cockenschtuff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
Douglas misses with the head strike.
Douglas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cockenschtuff backwards.
Cockenschtuff lands a hook that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Douglas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cockenschtuff or not.
Cockenschtuff taking a breather.
Douglas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Cockenschtuff scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Cockenschtuff throws an elbow that misses.
Douglas misses with a punch to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands an elbow that stopped Douglas in his tracks for a moment.
Douglas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
Cockenschtuff lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Douglas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice uppercut.
Cockenschtuff managing to block the knees to the body from Douglas.
Cockenschtuff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Cockenschtuff cracks Douglas with a nice body shot.
Cockenschtuff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cockenschtuff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cockenschtuff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Douglas avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Cockenschtuff is working Douglas over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cockenschtuff landing knees to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice knee to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cockenschtuff.
A short left from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff crunches a lovely knee into Douglas's ribcage.
Cockenschtuff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Cockenschtuff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Douglas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff lands with a short shot to the head.
Cockenschtuff lands with a right to the head.
Douglas throws a punch but it's blocked by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff lands an elbow inside.
Douglas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cockenschtuff plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cockenschtuff thumps Douglas with a low kick.
Cockenschtuff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cockenschtuff clinches with his opponent.
Cockenschtuff lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cockenschtuff avoiding damage as Douglas throws knees to the body.
Cockenschtuff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cockenschtuff creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cockenschtuff.
Douglas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Cockenschtuff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Douglas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cockenschtuff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cockenschtuff lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Douglas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cockenschtuff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Douglas has time to react.
Cockenschtuff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Douglas was well out of range. Poor timing from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cockenschtuff jabs at Douglas's body.
Douglas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cockenschtuff swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Douglas throws a looping overhand right but Cockenschtuff ducks down to avoid it.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch up but Douglas circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff slips under a jab from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a body shot
and Cockenschtuff counters with a low kick, right behind Douglas 's knee.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice looking kick to the body. Douglas takes a step back to recover.
Cockenschtuff scores with a leg kick.
Douglas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot by Cockenschtuff.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cockenschtuff. That's going to slow Douglas down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cockenschtuff wants to clinch up but Douglas keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Douglas, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douglas fails to land with a series of punches.
Cockenschtuff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cockenschtuff lands with a cross.
Douglas cracks Cockenschtuff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Douglas throws a poor cross that misses
and Cockenschtuff counters with a leg kick.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses.
Douglas keeps the fight on the outside.
Cockenschtuff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Douglas is out of range.
Cockenschtuff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Douglas doesn't seem bothered though.
Douglas tries to land a front kick but Cockenschtuff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dustin Douglas is winning the standup battle so far.
Douglas throws a low kick, looking for Cockenschtuff's leg but Cockenschtuff calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Cockenschtuff blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff misses with a two punch combination.
Douglas misses with a hook
and Cockenschtuff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cockenschtuff clinches.
Douglas lands with a light punch inside.
Douglas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cockenschtuff trying to control the position but instead, Douglas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cockenschtuff into the cage.
Douglas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cockenschtuff's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Cockenschtuff.
Douglas blocks an elbow strike.
Cockenschtuff content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cockenschtuff misses with the head strike.
Cockenschtuff throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
Cockenschtuff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Cockenschtuff controls the action.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douglas tries to throw a body punch but Cockenschtuff avoids it by throwing Douglas back against the cage.
Cockenschtuff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Douglas.
Douglas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cockenschtuff has him pressed against the cage.
Douglas lands a shoulder strike.
Cockenschtuff struggles to land a body shot inside as Douglas controls his hands.
Cockenschtuff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cockenschtuff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cockenschtuff throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cockenschtuff avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cockenschtuff letting Douglas take a breather here.
Cockenschtuff scores with a shot to the side of Douglas's head.
Good body shot from Douglas.
Douglas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Lester Cockenschtuff just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch up.
Douglas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cockenschtuff.
Douglas lands with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Douglas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Douglas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Douglas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Douglas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cockenschtuff was well out of range. Poor timing from Douglas.
Cockenschtuff is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Douglas blocks the body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Douglas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cockenschtuff at a distance.
Douglas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Douglas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left lands for Douglas.
Douglas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cockenschtuff dodges the punch combination from Douglas.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Douglas misses with a double jab.
Cockenschtuff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cockenschtuff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Douglas. Beautiful body shot.
Douglas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cockenschtuff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cockenschtuff takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cockenschtuff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Douglas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cockenschtuff misses with a body shot.
Cockenschtuff looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Douglas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Douglas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Douglas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Douglas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cockenschtuff.
Douglas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Douglas connects with an inside leg kick.
Cockenschtuff takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Douglas works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Douglas connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Douglas checks a leg kick.
Cockenschtuff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Douglas.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Cockenschtuff is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range.
Douglas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cockenschtuff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Douglas rather than just go for the knockout.
Douglas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Douglas scores with a sloppy right hand. Cockenschtuff should have avoided that one.
Douglas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cockenschtuff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Douglas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas catches Cockenschtuff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Douglas thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Douglas misses with a body kick.
Douglas lands a leg kick that knocks Cockenschtuff off balance momentarily.
Douglas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Douglas had his way with Lester Cockenschtuff in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Douglas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Douglas lands a slapping body shot.
Douglas misses with a body shot.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Douglas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cockenschtuff misses with a leg kick
and Douglas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Douglas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Douglas lands a nice shot to the body.
Douglas misses the body punch
and Cockenschtuff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Douglas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Douglas avoids the body shot from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Douglas scores with a push 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!
Douglas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas is looking to land body kicks.
Douglas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Douglas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cockenschtuff.
A nice leg kick lands there from Douglas.
Cockenschtuff moves out of range of the body kick.
Cockenschtuff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Douglas scores with a jab to the head.
Douglas looks to land a combination. Cockenschtuff sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cockenschtuff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Douglas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Douglas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Douglas throws a head kick that half lands.
Dustin Douglas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Douglas is looking to slow Cockenschtuff down with leg kicks.
Douglas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Douglas misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cockenschtuff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Cockenschtuff is out of range.
Douglas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cockenschtuff.
Douglas looks to score with a jab to the body but Cockenschtuff is just out of range.
Douglas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Cockenschtuff as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff checks a leg kick.
Douglas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Douglas misses with a low kick.
Douglas walks into a left hand.
Douglas feints and then cracks Cockenschtuff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cockenschtuff down.
Douglas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cockenschtuff blocks a leg kick.
Cockenschtuff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cockenschtuff.
Douglas drops Cockenschtuff with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cockenschtuff looks back up at him and smiles so Douglas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cockenschtuff is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cockenschtuff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cockenschtuff is still on wobbly legs! Can Douglas finish him?
Douglas lands a nice looking body shot.
Douglas lands a brutal uppercut that launches Cockenschtuff off his feet! Cockenschtuff tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Douglas!
Dustin Douglas looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'One love - I'm #1 '.
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