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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Nesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Blanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nesi comes to the cage accompanied by Van Canto - Battery. Billy Blanks is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Good wrestling
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ed Nesi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Blanks! The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good leg kick by Blanks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nesi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Good leg kick by Blanks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blanks tries a head kick but it misses.
Blanks lands with a kick to the temple. Nesi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Ed Nesi has been cut. Blanks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nesi if he has to take too many more of those.
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! Nesi avoids a kick to the body.
Blanks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nesi moves out of range of the leg kick from Blanks. Nesi lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blanks. Nesi avoids the head kick by Blanks.
Blanks lands a nice shot to the body.
Nesi blocks a leg kick. Nesi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Blanks is looking to chop away at Nesi's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Blanks cracks the inside of Nesi's front leg. Blanks throws a sloppy head kick and Nesi moves out of range easily. A solid leg kick lands there for Blanks.
Blanks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Blanks lands a nice looking body shot.
Blanks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nesi blocks a leg kick. Blanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nesi.
Blanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nesi doesn't seem bothered though. Blanks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blanks throws the kick towards the body but Nesi avoids it. Blanks throws a right and a left that both miss. A solid leg kick lands there for Blanks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blanks throws a head kick but Nesi moves out of range.
Blanks thuds a left hand into Nesi's body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Blanks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nesi blocks a head kick by Blanks.
Blanks lands with a kick to the temple. Nesi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Nesi tries to clinch there but Blanks circles away.
Blanks scores with a head kick.
Nesi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nesi moves out of range of the leg kick from Blanks. Blanks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nesi.
Blanks throws a wild body kick that Nesi sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Blanks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Blanks. Nesi thows a body shot but no joy. Nesi misses with a hook to the body
and Blanks counters with a head kick that drops Nesi to the mat! Nesi scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Nesi is rocked!
Ed Nesi's cut is getting worse. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blanks circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nesi drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Blanks follows Nesi to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Blanks! Post fight, Billy Blanks took to the microphone: '(Rocky music echoes in the background) Hey Drake.... we did it... we did it... Yo Draaaake... we fucking did it!!! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeggu Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Nookie. Jeggu Bomb had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 cm
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203 lbs
29 - 19 - 2 |
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190 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
29 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeggu Bomb! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Lawson! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lawson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bomb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawson somewhat. Lawson dives in and scores a takedown into Bomb's guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Bomb is trying to control the position but Lawson postures up. Lawson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bomb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomb is keeping the position for now. Bomb working a defensive guard here.
Lawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Lawson is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Lawson tries to clinch up. Bomb doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.
Lawson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bomb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Bomb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Lawson trying to control from the bottom.
Lawson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bomb. Lawson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Bomb working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Lawson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bomb is thwarting Lawson's attempts to control the position. Bomb wants to take a breather but Lawson is having none of it. Bomb sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawson defending well though. Lawson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bomb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bomb's back! This has been an exciting period of action! Lawson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bomb. Bomb trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Bomb 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 Lawson gets his way!
Lawson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lawson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lawson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bomb turns into Lawson and is now in his guard.
Lawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lawson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lawson is trying to keep Bomb in close.
Lawson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bomb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bomb is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bomb postures up in Lawson's guard and throws a big left but Lawson blocks it. Lawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bomb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bomb stays in close to Lawson's body and controls the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Bomb moves in looking to clinch but Lawson pushes him off. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lawson keeps the fight on the outside. Bomb rushes Lawson and presses him up against the cage. Lawson is looking to take this one to the mat. Bomb with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bomb lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Lawson is trying to drag Bomb to the mat but Bomb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jeggu Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Lawson. Lawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lawson dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lawson drives through with a takedown into Bomb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Bomb lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lawson! Bomb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lawson looks a forlorn figure.
Lawson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Lawson is trying to escape the mount.
Bomb lands a big shot there that rocks Lawson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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! Bomb lands a nice shot to the head. Bomb lands a big elbow.
Lawson is rocked! Bomb postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lawson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lawson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeggu Bomb! A relieved looking Jeggu Bomb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladik Fedotov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Charles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladik Fedotov! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Charles scoring well with a low kick there.
Fedotov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fedotov checks the leg kick. Fedotov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The fight moves into the clinch position. Fedotov blocks an elbow strike. Fedotov working aggressively here.
Charles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fedotov dodges an elbow strike from Charles.
Charles lands with a left to the head. Charles swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedotov uses good head movement to avoid it. Charles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fedotov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Fedotov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Fedotov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fedotov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Charles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fedotov backwards. Fedotov blocking some punches.
Charles throws a punch but it's blocked by Fedotov. Fedotov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Charles lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedotov is rocked! Charles lands an elbow just above Fedotov 's eye. Fedotov is still on wobbly legs! Can Charles finish him? Charles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fedotov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fedotov blocks an uppercut.
Fedotov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Charles throws a big uppercut that drops Fedotov! More strikes from Charles and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fedotov lies dazed against the cage as Charles celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Charles! Our winner, David Charles, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Puff Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltola has chosen Biggest & The Best as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Puff Dragon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dragon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Peltola steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dragon. That one must have hurt. Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peltola, as that shot connected.
Dragon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Peltola to score an easy takedown into full guard. Peltola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Peltola wants to control from the top but Dragon keeps moving. Dragon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Dragon tries to stand and escape but Peltola is controlling the position. Dragon is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Peltola manages to get to full guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dragon is looking to stand up but Peltola won't let him. 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. Peltola tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dragon wants to stand but Peltola has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Dragon wants to stand and escape but instead Peltola has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Peltola trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Peltola throwing strikes but missing. Dragon is trying to keep Peltola in close.
Dragon has Peltola pulled in close to control his posture. Peltola throws a big right hand that misses. Dragon controlling the position. Peltola working some strikes from top position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peltola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Peltola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peltola preventing the sweep. Peltola working some strikes from top position. Dragon working a defensive guard but Peltola passes into half guard.
Dragon trying to hold on to Peltola's head to control him but Peltola postures up.
Dragon is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dragon moves into full guard.
Dragon controlling Peltola's posture. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peltola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Peltola won't allow Dragon to sweep him here. Peltola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dragon keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully. Peltola throws a big right hand that misses. Peltola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Peltola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Peltola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dragon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Peltola! Dragon is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peltola wants to control but Dragon is having none of it. Dragon is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dragon is standing up, even though he is in mount. Dragon takes one on the button. 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 Puff Dragon will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Good leg kick by Dragon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragon delivers a nice body kick. Peltola throws an off balance right hand
and Dragon counters with a thumping low kick. Peltola tries for a takedown but Dragon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Dragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peltola. A nice inside leg kick there by Dragon. That's going to slow Peltola down. Dragon thuds his shin into the meat of Peltola's side. Dragon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dragon wants to clinch. Dragon throws a big shot that misses. Dragon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dragon scores with a push kick. Dragon throws the kick towards the body but Peltola avoids it. Dragon tries to clinch but Peltola is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dragon darts in and clinches Peltola up against the cage. Dragon prevents the takedown attempt.
Dragon misses with an elbow over the top. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragon. Dragon tries to work over Peltola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Peltola takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A nice left hand lands by Dragon.
Dragon looks to throw an elbow but misses. A short body shot lands from Peltola as the two fighters clinch.
Dragon lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Atte Peltola has been cut. Dragon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dragon swings wildly with an uppercut but Peltola uses good head movement to avoid it. Peltola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dragon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dragon working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dragon looking to stall.
Dragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Dragon. Peltola trying to stall but Dragon improves his position.
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! Dragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dragon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragon throws a leg kick but Peltola moved away. Peltola shoots for a takedown but Dragon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Puff Dragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atte Peltola. Dragon throws a sloppy head kick and Peltola moves out of range easily. Dragon darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dragon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dragon on the wrong end of a nice hook. Puff Dragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dragon avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Dragon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dragon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Peltola throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fight stays on the outside here - Dragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Peltola digs a good body shot into Dragon's ribs. Puff Dragon is winning the standup battle so far. Peltola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Dragon throws a leg kick but Peltola sees it coming and moves out of range. Dragon throws a right hand that Peltola ducks under and follows up with a left that Peltola also avoids with ease. Peltola misses with a body punch
enabling Dragon to counter with a crisp jab. Peltola misses with a takedown attempt - Dragon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dragon throws a lazy right hand but Peltola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Peltola throws the left hand but Dragon avoids the punch easily. Peltola moves out of range of the body kick. Dragon scores with a leg kick.
Dragon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peltola connects with a body shot that sends Dragon's belly button to the back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Peltola tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Dragon tries a low kick but Peltola avoids it. Dragon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peltola swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dragon tries to land a front kick but Peltola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Peltola misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dragon to counter with a crisp jab. Peltola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Peltola jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dragon misses with a body kick. Dragon is looking to clinch. Dragon misses with a looping left. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Peltola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dragon. Dragon circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Dragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peltola was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragon. Dragon throws a combination. Peltola tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Dragon wants to clinch up but Peltola keeps it at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Puff Dragon dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Atte Peltola's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Peltola shoots in looking for a takedown but Dragon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peltola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dragon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peltola throws a good cross that connects.
Dragon with a hook. Dragon walks into a jab. Dragon tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dragon. Dragon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Dragon tries to clinch but Peltola is having none of it. Peltola misses with a wild body shot. Dragon lands with a kick to the temple. Peltola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Peltola throws the left hand but Dragon avoids the punch easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Peltola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragon. Peltola connects with a crisp jab. Peltola scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Peltola is putting a hurting on Dragon here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dragon is looking to reverse the position. Dragon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Peltola on the ground. Peltola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Both fighters take a look at the clock. Peltola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dragon to see if he's OK. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Peltola is looking to take a break and control but Dragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Atte Peltola has got the better of the ground game so far. Peltola tries to score with some ground and pound. Dragon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Dragon tries to bench press Peltola off him but Peltola keeps the position. Dragon is working hard here to advance position. Peltola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Dragon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peltola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dragon keeps working. Peltola might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dragon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Dragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The strikes coming from Peltola are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Peltola in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Peltola working the body and head with strikes. Dragon is trying to get back to half guard. Peltola working the head with strikes. Dragon is looking for a sweep. What's Dragon going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dragon struggling a bit here. Peltola working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Dragon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Peltola lands an elbow. Peltola working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Dragon can't do much from the bottom here. Dragon is holding Peltola down, trying to stall. Peltola sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dragon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Peltola working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Peltola lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. 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! Dragon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peltola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Dragon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Peltola off and has taken his back! Dragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dragon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dragon avoiding Peltola 's attempts to control his hands. Dragon can't escape the position, to get back to his feet. Peltola tries to roll but Dragon sticks to his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Dragon seems like he's trying to stand. Dragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Peltola really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Atte Peltola's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Peltola is just out of range. Peltola thows a body shot but no joy. Peltola closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dragon to the mat! Dragon manages to get full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dragon is on top in guard.
Peltola pulls Dragon in close to prevent any damage. Dragon wanted to stand there but Peltola had control of the position. Dragon stopping the sweep attempt from Peltola. Dragon wants to stand but Peltola is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peltola 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. Dragon wants to get up but he can't break Peltola's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Peltola looking for a sweep. Not yet Peltola, not yet. Dragon is looking to stand up but Peltola won't let him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Dragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peltola was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragon.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dragon, right into the meat.
Dragon is looking to land body kicks. A jab lands there for Peltola. Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peltola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dragon ducks under a wild hook from Peltola. Peltola throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Peltola shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dragon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Dragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peltola's corner. There ya go! There ya go! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Peltola looking to pass the guard. Dragon wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dragon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Dragon controls Peltola momentarily but Peltola frees himself. Peltola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Dragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peltola is one step ahead there. Peltola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Atte Peltola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dragon wants to sweep here but Peltola controlling him for the moment. Dragon working a defensive guard but Peltola passes into half guard.
Dragon keeping hold of Peltola's head, controlling as best he can. Peltola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dragon is staying active underneath Peltola, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Dragon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Peltola scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Peltola tries to pass to full mount but Dragon defends it. Dragon is staying active underneath Peltola, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dragon keeping control of the position. Dragon is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dragon tests Peltola's chin there with a solid looking shot. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dragon misses with a body kick. Peltola moves out of range as Dragon throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Atte Peltola. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 38:38 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 38:39 Judge William Gold scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Atte Peltola! After the big win, Atte Peltola made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Poulter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes to the cage accompanied by United States of America's National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ulysses Grant! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Poulter! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grant, right into the meat.
Poulter throws a head kick that misses. Grant throws a solid leg kick but Poulter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grant. Poulter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant 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. Grant checks a leg kick nicely. Poulter throws a quick inside leg kick. Poulter ducks right into an uppercut from Grant. Grant misses the jab. Poulter misses with a leg kick. Poulter with a hook. 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! Poulter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Grant has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ceiba Video Games in the buildup to the fight. Grant lands with a cross. Poulter blocks a low kick nicely. Poulter scores with a head kick. Grant tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Grant connects with a nice looking jab.
Poulter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nice defenses there by Poulter. A looping hook to the body misses from Poulter. Grant does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grant misses the body punch and Poulter makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Grant really felt that one! Poulter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poulter. Grant connects with a right hand. Poulter shakes it off. Poulter throws the kick towards the body but Grant avoids it. Grant connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Poulter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grant throws a looping overhand right but Poulter ducks down to avoid it. A big right from Grant misses. Grant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poulter circles away quickly and effectively. Poulter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
Poulter cracks Grant with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Grant sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Poulter looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Grant misses with the combination.
Poulter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Grant if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Poulter lands with a cross.
Grant is rocked! Grant swings widly with a right hand
and Poulter counters with a big left hand that crumples Grant! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Poulter! An out of breath and clearly excited Paul Poulter thanked Milwaukee's Best Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raz Matazz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sampsa Siloposki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matazz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tool - Eulogy. Sampsa Siloposki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
47 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raz Matazz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
41 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sampsa Siloposki! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Siloposki connects with a solid leg kick. Matazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siloposki.
Siloposki throws a quick inside leg kick. Siloposki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Siloposki throws a shot to the body.
Matazz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Not Yours in the buildup to the fight. Matazz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Siloposki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siloposki drives through and clinches with Matazz against the cage.
Matazz swings wildly with an uppercut but Siloposki uses good head movement to avoid it. Matazz looks to throw an elbow but misses. Matazz blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siloposki. Siloposki pushes Matazz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Raz Matazz has been cut. Siloposki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matazz backwards. Siloposki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siloposki lands with a right to the head. Matazz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matazz. Siloposki lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Siloposki is looking to break free of the clinch but Matazz has double underhooks. Siloposki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Siloposki controls his hands.
Siloposki tries to land knees in the clinch but Matazz avoids the damage to the body. Siloposki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Matazz fails in his attempt to clinch. Matazz is looking to clinch but Siloposki is avoiding it.
Siloposki misses with a looping right. Siloposki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Siloposki misses with a wild body shot. Siloposki scores with a nice body kick.
Siloposki misses with a body kick. Matazz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Matazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siloposki.
Siloposki misses with a low kick. Siloposki swings for the body but Matazz moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Matazz forces Siloposki back against the cage and clinches. Siloposki is working Matazz over against the cage. Matazz lands an elbow inside. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch on the inside from Siloposki fails to land. Matazz is struggling to control the position. Matazz blocks an uppercut.
Matazz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siloposki. Siloposki tries to land a knee to the head but Matazz blocks with his arms.
Siloposki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matazz backwards. Siloposki misses with a punch on the inside.
Siloposki lands with a short head shot on the inside. Matazz takes an elbow to the forehead. Matazz misses with a knee strike.
Matazz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Siloposki blocks it with crossed arms. Matazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siloposki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Matazz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siloposki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siloposki tries to score with a low kick but Matazz moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Siloposki throws a jab when Matazz was well out of range. Siloposki misses with a wild body shot. Matazz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Matazz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matazz scores with a punch to the head. Siloposki scores with a hook to the body. Matazz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Siloposki throws a leg kick that misses. Siloposki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matazz scores with a nice head shot. Matazz wants to clinch up but Siloposki keeps it at a distance. Matazz scores with a jab. Siloposki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Sampsa Siloposki has been cut. Siloposki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Matazz throws a body kick that misses. Siloposki swings away with a leg kick that misses. Siloposki blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Siloposki moves out of range as Matazz throws a body kick.
Matazz looks to land a left hand but Siloposki moved out of range nicely. Siloposki throws a series of punches but Matazz moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Siloposki. Matazz does a little dance to reset his feet. A head kick misses from Matazz. Matazz scores with a jab to the jaw. Siloposki blocks the body kick.
Siloposki lands with a straight right. Matazz didn't see that one coming. A leg kick checked by Matazz. Matazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A jab lands there for Matazz. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Matazz moves in looking to clinch but Siloposki pushes him off. Matazz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Siloposki fakes the leg kick and cracks Matazz in the body. Nice uppercut lands for Matazz. That snapped Siloposki's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sampsa Siloposki 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.
Matazz catches Siloposki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Siloposki takes one to the chin there. Matazz tries to clinch but Siloposki moves out of range. Matazz throws an off balance right hand
and Siloposki makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Matazz really felt that one! Siloposki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matazz moves away. Siloposki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matazz. Matazz has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Siloposki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Siloposki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Siloposki throws a head kick that misses. Sampsa Siloposki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Matazz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Siloposki digs a good hook to Matazz's body.
A good leg kick by Matazz. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Siloposki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matazz. Siloposki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matazz.
Siloposki swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Matazz 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. Siloposki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matazz. Matazz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Sampsa Siloposki seems to be getting the better of the standup. Siloposki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matazz moves away. Matazz tries to close the distance and clinch but Siloposki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Matazz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siloposki explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Matazz dodges the punch combination from Siloposki.
Siloposki throws a jab when Matazz was well out of range. Siloposki misses with a leg kick and Matazz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Siloposki tries to work over Matazz's front leg with a kick but Matazz checks it. Siloposki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Matazz just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Siloposki pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Matazz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Matazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siloposki slips under a jab from Matazz. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Siloposki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matazz. Siloposki shrugs it off though. The fight moves into the clinch position. Matazz is struggling to control the position. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A right hand to the body from Matazz.
Siloposki blocks an elbow strike. Siloposki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siloposki takes an elbow to the forehead. Matazz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Siloposki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Siloposki misses with a knee to the head. Siloposki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matazz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siloposki. Siloposki can't find room to land a body shot as Matazz controls the action.
Matazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siloposki letting Matazz take a breather here. Matazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matazz struggles to land a body shot inside as Siloposki controls his hands.
Siloposki misses with a hook from the clinch. Matazz stalling in the clinch.
Siloposki throws a punch but it's blocked by Matazz. Matazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Siloposki.
Siloposki is leaning against Matazz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Matazz throws an elbow but it misses.
Matazz scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Matazz digs a right hand underneath Siloposki's ribcage. Siloposki let out a lung full of air as it connected. Siloposki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. 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! Matazz throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siloposki. Siloposki misses with a short punch on the inside. Siloposki wants to get back to striking at distance but Matazz won't allow it.
Siloposki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Siloposki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matazz's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Matazz. Siloposki lands with a short head shot on the inside. Matazz misses with a punch to the body.
Siloposki misses with the head strike.
Siloposki throws a punch but it's blocked by Matazz. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Siloposki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Matazz misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Matazz. Siloposki lands a body punch. Matazz lands with a short head shot on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raz Matazz will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Matazz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Siloposki. Siloposki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matazz paws at him with a jab and circles away. Siloposki thows a body shot but no joy. Matazz moves away from the strike by Siloposki. Siloposki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. That kick from Matazz tenderised Siloposki's leg. Siloposki is trying to keep his angry face on. Siloposki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siloposki avoids a kick to the body.
Siloposki blocks the body kick.
Matazz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Siloposki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Siloposki with a jab. Matazz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Matazz misses with a low kick as Siloposki jumps back. Siloposki connects with a solid leg kick. Matazz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good leg kick by Siloposki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Siloposki moves out of range of the body kick from Matazz.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Siloposki.
Siloposki looks to land a body kick but Matazz moved away. Matazz tries to clinch up. Matazz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Siloposki lands with a slapping head kick. Siloposki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Siloposki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matazz. Siloposki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Matazz's head. Siloposki scores with a nice right hand.
Matazz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Siloposki connects with a looping right hand.
Siloposki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matazz rather than just go for the knockout. A looping hook to the body misses from Siloposki. Matazz does a little dance to reset his feet. Matazz moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Matazz lands a body punch. Siloposki swings wildly with an uppercut but Matazz uses good head movement to avoid it. Matazz wants to stall.
Siloposki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matazz avoids it. Matazz misses with an elbow over the top. Matazz looking to slow down the pace here. Siloposki misses with a punch on the inside.
Siloposki swings wildly with an uppercut but Matazz uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Siloposki fails to land. Matazz has a couple of punches blocked by Siloposki.
Siloposki misses with a short punch on the inside. Matazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Siloposki throws a punch but it's blocked by Matazz. Siloposki lands a hook that snaps the head of Matazz backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Matazz stalling in the clinch but Siloposki improves position. Matazz lands with a left to the head. Matazz misses with a knee to the head. Siloposki misses with a hook from the clinch. Siloposki lands a shoulder strike. Siloposki misses with the head strike.
Matazz misses with a short punch on the inside. Siloposki misses with a body punch.
Siloposki throws a head punch that misses. Siloposki breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Siloposki misses its intended target. Siloposki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Siloposki swings away with a leg kick that misses. Siloposki throws a leg kick but Matazz checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Matazz. Matazz misses with a low kick.
Matazz throws a leg kick and Siloposki counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circle momentarily. Matazz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Siloposki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matazz, as that shot connected.
Siloposki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The fight stays on the outside here - Siloposki looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Siloposki jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Siloposki throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Matazz closes the distance and pushes Siloposki back into the cage. Siloposki throws a head punch that misses. Siloposki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Matazz avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sampsa Siloposki just about did enough to take it. 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. This is the final round!
Matazz misses with a hook
and Siloposki counters with a straight right hand. Siloposki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matazz's calf. Siloposki misses with a straight right. Nice shot lands for Matazz. Matazz throws a looping overhand right but Siloposki ducks down to avoid it. Siloposki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Matazz loads up on a big right hand but Siloposki slips the punch. Matazz misses with a low kick as Siloposki jumps back. Siloposki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Siloposki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Siloposki misses with a wild body shot. Matazz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matazz wants to clinch up but Siloposki keeps it at a distance. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Matazz throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Matazz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Siloposki is out of range and Matazz settles back down. The fighters circling - Siloposki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Siloposki throws a hook to the side of Matazz's head but Matazz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Siloposki swinging wildly here.
Siloposki wants to slow Matazz down by chopping away at his legs. Siloposki checks a leg kick. Matazz throws a leg kick and Siloposki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Matazz throws a leg kick that is checked and Siloposki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Matazz cracks the inside of Siloposki's front leg. Matazz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Siloposki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matazz misses with a low kick as Siloposki jumps back. Siloposki scores with a push kick. Sampsa Siloposki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Matazz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matazz with a jab. Siloposki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matazz. Matazz tries to clinch but Siloposki moves out of range. Siloposki avoids a kick to the body.
Siloposki tries to land a leg kick but Matazz saw it coming and moves away.
Matazz looks to land a body kick but Siloposki moved away. Siloposki misses with the combination.
Siloposki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matazz. Raz Matazz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Siloposki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Siloposki thows a body shot but no joy. Matazz swings for the body but Siloposki moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Matazz loads up on a big right hand but Siloposki slips the punch. Good shot there by Siloposki. Siloposki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Matazz has time to react. Matazz misses with a looping right. Siloposki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matazz manages to avoid it. Siloposki misses with a hook. Matazz ducked under it nicely. Siloposki moves away from the strike by Matazz. Matazz is looking to clinch but Siloposki is avoiding it.
Matazz misses with a straight left. Nice uppercut there from Siloposki. Siloposki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matazz doesn't seem bothered though. Matazz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Siloposki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matazz. That did some damage! Siloposki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Matazz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Matazz throws a head kick that misses. Matazz connects with a leg kick. Siloposki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Matazz throws a half hearted mid kick. Siloposki getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Matazz throws a low kick but Siloposki avoids it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Matazz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Matazz has closed the distance and engaged Siloposki in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Matazz. Matazz wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Matazz tries to throw a body punch but Siloposki avoids it by throwing Matazz back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Sampsa Siloposki. Well Siloposki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 36:40 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 37:40 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 37:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampsa Siloposki! Sampsa Siloposki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allen Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allen Robinson ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Murphy! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Murphy moves into the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses. Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Robinson lands a right hand. Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Robinson 's eye. Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage. Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Robinson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage. Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. I was talking to Robinson 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Murphy misses with some punches.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murphy crunches a lovely knee into Robinson 's ribcage. Robinson misses with some punches.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Robinson improves position. Murphy blocks a body shot from Robinson . Murphy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it. Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head. Robinson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Murphy missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murphy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Robinson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Murphy takes a shot to the head. Robinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Robinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it. Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage. Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Robinson blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Nice body punch from Robinson - that landed with a thud.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Robinson working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robinson . A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson . Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson lands with a right to the head. Murphy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson . Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses. Murphy lands a right hand. Robinson blocks a body shot from Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. Robinson tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Robinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. Murphy pushes off an throws an elbow but Robinson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Robinson lands with a left to the head. Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage. Murphy slows down the pace here.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Murphy blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Murphy throws a head punch that misses. Robinson misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murphy. Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charlie Murphy will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy takes one to the chin there. Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charlie Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Robinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson . Murphy is trying to stall.
Murphy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile. Robinson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Robinson blocks with his arms.
Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson . Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson blocks the elbow strike.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson takes a shot to the head. Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Robinson lands a right hand. Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy lands an uppercut. Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson . With the fighters up against the cage, Murphy throws an elbow but misses. Murphy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson . Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson .
Murphy is looking to control Robinson 's arms but Robinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage. Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Murphy looking to stall.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson takes an elbow to the temple. Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robinson up against the cage. Murphy looking to throw knees to the head but Robinson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murphy prevents a body shot from Robinson . A short right from Robinson on the inside. Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Murphy lands a shoulder strike. Charlie Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy blocking some punches.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Murphy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Murphy works on Robinson 's body with a couple of short punches. Robinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Robinson scores with a nice short uppercut. Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson . Robinson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Murphy trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. Murphy gets through Robinson 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Murphy working aggressively here.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Robinson clinches up against the cage. Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson lands an uppercut. Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage. Robinson working aggressively here.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
A short uppercut from Robinson . Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a knee strike.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Robinson blocks it.
A knee to the head by Murphy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson . Murphy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robinson lands a knee to the head.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson .
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy taking a breather. Murphy is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. A short right from Robinson on the inside. Robinson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Robinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Murphy scores with a shoulder strike. Murphy stalling in the clinch but Robinson improves position. Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy tries to land a knee to the head but Robinson blocks with his arms.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Robinson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Murphy working aggressively here.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Murphy throws an elbow but it misses.
Murphy missing with knees to the body.
Robinson working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land. Murphy blocks a body shot from Robinson . Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Robinson gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage. Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy. Robinson throws a head punch that misses. Robinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. Murphy avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Murphy trying to stall but Robinson improves his position.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Robinson . Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Robinson . Robinson tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Robinson lands an uppercut. Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A short uppercut from Robinson . Murphy tries to work over Robinson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Murphy lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy. Robinson scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson . A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson . Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Murphy misses with some punches.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Charlie Murphy just about did enough to take it. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy takes one on the button. Murphy slips a jab from Robinson . Murphy misses with a combination
and Robinson moves into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it. Robinson takes an elbow to the forehead. A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson . Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside. Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body. Robinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Murphy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Robinson .
That's one minute gone in the round. Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Robinson . Murphy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murphy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Murphy misses with the head strike.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land. Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. Allen Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A short right from Murphy on the inside. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Murphy blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Robinson . Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it. Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robinson blocks it with crossed arms. Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson avoiding damage as Murphy throws knees to the body.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses. Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch. Murphy has Robinson pressed against the cage.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head. Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body. A short right from Robinson .
That's four minutes gone in the round. A hook to the body from Robinson .
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land. A hook to the body from Robinson .
Robinson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murphy is rocked! Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him? Robinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Murphy seems to have recovered his senses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy. Murphy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Robinson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards. Robinson misses with a knee to the head. Murphy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robinson blocks it with crossed arms. Robinson blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land knees in the clinch but Robinson avoids the damage to the body. Both guys are working to get underhooks. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Murphy blocks a body shot from Robinson . Robinson drops Murphy with a big knee straight up the middle! Murphy is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! Robinson throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily. Charlie Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Robinson jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Allen Robinson . I think Murphy 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 37:39 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 37:39 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 38:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Murphy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Joker. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Williams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Juan Tamad! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tamad thumps Williams with a low kick. Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Tamad moves out of range easily. Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tamad throws out the jab. Tamad throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tamad. Williams throws a right and a left that Tamad avoids nicely. Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tamad wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs. Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Tamad off the cage and back into range. Williams throws a low kick but Tamad avoids it. Tamad blocks a head kick by Williams.
Tamad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away. Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Williams. Tamad throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Williams. Tamad lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tamad tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick. Tamad throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams throws a low kick, looking for Tamad's leg but Tamad calmly moves out of range. Tamad checks the leg kick. Tamad misses with a hook. Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tamad doesn't seem bothered though. A chopping leg kick lands by Williams. Tamad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. That kick from Williams tenderised Tamad's leg. Tamad is trying to keep his angry face on. Williams checks a low kick from Tamad. Williams checks a leg kick nicely. Williams checks the leg kick. Tamad lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming. Williams looks for the body kick but Tamad saw that one coming. Williams misses the shot to the body. Tamad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tamad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it. Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tamad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot by Tamad. Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Tamad moves out of range easily. Williams throws a body kick that misses. Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Tamad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams. A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Tamad misses the shot to the body. Tamad thows a leg kick but Williams checks it and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind Tamad 's knee. Tamad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Nice uppercut there from Tamad. Williams thows a body shot but no joy. Tamad checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams wants to slow Tamad down by chopping away at his legs. Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A low kick from Tamad misses and Williams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tamad is out of range and Williams settles back down. Williams fakes the leg kick and cracks Tamad in the body. Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tamad is out of range and Williams settles back down. Williams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tamad takes a step back to recover. Williams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tamad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick. Tamad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Williams misses with a body kick. Williams is looking to wear down Tamad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. 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! Williams throws a nice inside leg kick. Williams connects with an inside leg kick. Tamad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Tamad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away. Tamad has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Williams. Williams moves forwards but Tamad connects with a nice, crisp jab. Williams lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tamad crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Williams - the referee stops the clock and Tamad gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Williams. Tamad manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Tamad looks winded! Tamad blocks the body kick.
Tamad lands a jab to the head.
Tamad throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters by clinching up. Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Tamad swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it. Tamad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Williams throws a leg kick and Tamad counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Williams has control of Tamad's left arm, preventing Tamad from doing any damage. Tamad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Williams is adopting a defensive guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Williams dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick. Williams throws a nice outside leg kick. Tamad connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Tamad works Williams's body with a nice hook. Williams throws a body kick that misses. Tamad cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head. Williams throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Williams misses with a low kick. Tamad throws a leg kick that is checked and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Williams is looking to control Tamad's arms but Tamad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the cage. Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamad's elbow. A short uppercut from Williams. Tamad digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tamad is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tamad misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tamad. Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Tamad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Tamad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Williams throws a leg kick but Tamad moved away. Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Tamad thows a body shot but no joy. Tamad connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tamad, right into the meat.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Tamad throws out a powerful jab. Tamad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Tamad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body. Williams loads up on a big right hand but Tamad slips the punch. Williams cracks Tamad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tamad connects with a body shot. Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Tamad on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams. Hector Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tamad just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Williams thows a body kick. Tamad tries to catch it but that hurt him. Williams throws a head kick that misses. Williams throws a leg kick but Tamad sees it coming and checks it nicely. Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tamad can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams. Hector Williams is winning the standup battle so far. Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams is looking to chop away at Tamad's legs. Tamad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Tamad throws a half hearted mid kick. Tamad cracks Williams with an open hand slap. A looping hook to the body misses from Tamad. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet. No luck for Tamad with that takedown attempt. Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Tamad throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot. Tamad throws a big shot that misses. Williams scores with a jab. Tamad lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Tamad scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Williams thows a leg kick but Tamad checks it and Tamad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that. Tamad is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tamad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tamad.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Tamad keeps moving and retains side control. Williams is not content to let Tamad control the position. Tamad is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Williams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Tamad not landing any meaningful shots this time. Williams regains full guard. Nicely done. Tamad postures up.
Tamad has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Williams pulls Tamad in close to prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Williams working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hector Williams will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tamad throws a nice outside leg kick. Williams scores with a nice strike. Tamad misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tamad thinking. Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tamad. A good leg kick by Tamad. Tamad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamad. Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Tamad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Tamad misses with a looping right. Tamad takes a body punch but keeps moving. Tamad slips a straight right by Williams. Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Tamad throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily. Tamad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Tamad ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Tamad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tamad lands a body shot. Tamad can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Tamad throws a head punch that misses. Tamad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tamad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams with a hook. Williams slips under a jab from Tamad. Good leg kick by Tamad there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tamad checks the leg kick. Tamad misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tamad on the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Williams throws a half hearted mid kick. Tamad throws a big shot that misses. Tamad scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Tamad throws a leg kick but Williams checks it. Tamad wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs. Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tamads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Williams blocks a jab. A solid body kick from Williams. Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Tamad off balance momentarily. Tamad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away. Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Tamad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage! A bone on bone clash there as Tamad blocks the leg kick.
Tamad takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tamad swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tamad momentarily.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tamad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Williams is looking to slow Tamad down with leg kicks. Williams misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tamad gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but Tamad saw it coming and moves away.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Tamad moves out of range easily. Williams throws a wild body kick that Tamad sees coming a mile off. Tamad misses with an uppercut. Williams throws a head kick that misses. Williams scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tamad checks a leg kick. Tamad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Tamad's front leg but catches the back leg as Tamad tries to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tamad. Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tamad. Williams slips under a jab from Tamad. Tamad digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Tamad moved away. Tamad moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Tamad takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Williams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Tamad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Williams clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride. Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams throws a combination that misses and Tamad counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Williams's guard now. Williams is trying to hold Tamad in close to prevent damage but Tamad has managed to pass into half guard.
Tamad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Williams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Williams wants to control but Tamad is keeping busy and won't allow it. Tamad trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well. Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Tamad takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Hector Williams. Tamad lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tamad looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range. Williams tests Tamad's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tamad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams. Tamad blocks a leg kick. Tamad throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot. Tamad throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Tamad scores with a head kick.
Williams throws a leg kick but Tamad moved away. Williams swings for the body but Tamad moves out of range.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick. Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tamad is able to avoid easily. Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tamad slips a straight right by Williams. Tamad connects with a jab. Tamad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Tamad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Williams sizes up Tamad with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A solid body kick from Williams. Williams is looking to score with low kicks. Tamad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Tamad with a hook. Tamad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams. Tamad tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Williams throws a leg kick that misses. Tamad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Tamad thuds his shin into the meat of Williams's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Tamad's front leg but catches the back leg as Tamad tries to avoid it. Williams throws a head kick but Tamad moves out of range.
Tamad takes one to the side of the head.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Williams throws a front kick that sends Tamad stumbling back into the cage. Tamad with a lazy takedown attempt and Williams counters with a solid body kick. Juan Tamad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tamad is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Tamad looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well. Williams lands a nice looking body kick. Tamad with a jab. Tamad shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one. Tamad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams connects with a body shot that sends Tamad's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams lands a jab to the nose. Williams moves away from the strike by Tamad. Tamad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Williams throws a quick inside leg kick. Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Tamad misses with a wild body shot. Williams connects with an inside leg kick. Tamad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react. Williams misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Williams. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Williams connects with a high kick. An inside leg kick lands from Tamad. Williams lands a jab. Tamad looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector Williams. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 40:36 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 40:36 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Williams!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rozemblit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rozemblit comes to the cage accompanied by Pain. Arthur Curry has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jose Rozemblit's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jose Rozemblit! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
37 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Curry! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Curry throws a shot from downtown. Rozemblit moves away and avoids it. Rozemblit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rozemblit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Curry slips a jab from Rozemblit. Curry has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rozemblit is landing a low percentage of strikes. Curry scores with a one two! Rozemblit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Curry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Curry tries to work over Rozemblit's front leg with a kick but Rozemblit checks it. Rozemblit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curry. Sloppy strikes from Rozemblit. Those never looked like landing. Curry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Rozemblit takes one on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Rozemblit shoots in for a takedown but Curry shows good takedown defense. Rozemblit connects with an inside leg kick. Rozemblit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rozemblit tries to score with a low kick but Curry moves his leg out of the way. Rozemblit tries a head kick but it misses.
Curry misses with a hook
and Rozemblit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curry thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round. A punch lands to the side of Rozemblit 's head but he takes it in his stride. Arthur Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Curry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Curry misses with a looping right. Curry dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Curry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rozemblit circles away quickly and effectively. Rozemblit drives through with a takedown into guard. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Rozemblit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Rozemblit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Curry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rozemblit trying to control but Curry is working from the bottom. Rozemblit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curry is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rozemblit landing with the ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Curry keeping moving, preventing Rozemblit from controlling successfully. Rozemblit is looking to pass into half guard but Curry pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Curry is in guard. Rozemblit is trying to keep Curry in close.
Rozemblit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Curry is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rozemblit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rozemblit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Curry working away. Curry trying to control the position but Rozemblit is working away. Rozemblit is looking for a sweep. Curry in side control, just content to control the action for now. Rozemblit is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A control attempt from Rozemblit but he's now mounted! Rozemblit wants to hold on but Curry pushes him away. Rozemblit can't escape the position.
Curry controlling from mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Curry prevents Rozemblit from getting the reversal. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Curry will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Curry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rozemblit. Rozemblit throws a hook but Curry blocks it. Rozemblit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curry. Curry checks a leg kick. Rozemblit blocks a jab. Curry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rozemblit lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Curry misses with a wild combination.
Rozemblit scores with a kick to the midsection. Rozemblit lands a high kick!
Rozemblit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Rozemblit's shoulder, as Rozemblit tries to avoid the shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Curry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Curry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Rozemblit throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rozemblit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Curry is looking to slow Rozemblit down with leg kicks. Rozemblit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rozemblit throws out a leg kick but Curry moves out of range and Rozemblit only half commits. Curry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rozemblit's hands. Jab by Curry. Rozemblit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rozemblit tries to clinch up. Arthur Curry seems to be getting the better of the standup. Curry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rozemblit lands a high kick!
Curry throws a looping overhand right but Rozemblit ducks down to avoid it. Curry thumps Rozemblit with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Curry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rozemblit at a distance.
Curry checks a low kick from Rozemblit. Rozemblit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Curry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Curry lands an overhand right. Curry avoids the body shot from Rozemblit.
Curry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rozemblit moves in looking to clinch but Curry pushes him off. Curry scores with a shot to the body.
Curry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rozemblit manages to avoid it. Curry lands with a straight right. Rozemblit didn't see that one coming. Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Rozemblit's shoulder, as Rozemblit tries to avoid the shot. A big right from Curry misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice uppercut lands for Rozemblit. That snapped Curry's head back.
Curry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Rozemblit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Curry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rozemblit somewhat. Rozemblit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curry was well out of range. Poor timing from Rozemblit. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curry, right into the meat.
Curry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rozemblit. Curry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rozemblit tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curry.
Curry misses with a jab to the body
and Rozemblit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Rozemblit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rozemblit moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Curry misses with a right hand and Rozemblit counters with a stiff right hand. A swing and a miss from Curry. Curry swats away the attempt to clinch by Rozemblit. Rozemblit throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Curry misses with a hook
letting Rozemblit counter with a right hand. Rozemblit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curry. Rozemblit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rozemblit misses with an uppercut. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Curry thows a left - swing and a miss! Curry misses with a leg kick. Arthur Curry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Curry checks a leg kick. Rozemblit throws a head kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arthur Curry will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action!
Curry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rozemblit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rozemblit there as he acknowledges the shot. Curry 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. Rozemblit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curry paws at him with a jab and circles away. Curry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rozemblit. Curry throws a hook but Rozemblit blocks it. Curry takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rozemblit throws a leg kick but Curry sees it coming and moves out of range. Rozemblit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rozemblit blocks a jab. Rozemblit throws a nice inside leg kick. Rozemblit throws a leg kick but Curry sees it coming and checks it nicely. Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Rozemblit's shoulder, as Rozemblit tries to avoid the shot. Curry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Curry misses with a looping left. Curry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rozemblit to counter with a crisp jab. Curry throws a leg kick but Rozemblit sees it coming and moves out of range. Rozemblit throws a low kick but Curry avoids it. Curry throws out a loose jab but Rozemblit uses good head movement to avoid it. Rozemblit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Curry avoids it really well and circles away. Curry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rozemblit counter with a right hand. Curry throws a nice outside leg kick. Curry thows a leg kick but Rozemblit checks it and Rozemblit counters with a lovely shot to the body. Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Rozemblit. Curry stuns Rozemblit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Curry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Curry misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rozemblit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rozemblit moves away from the strike by Curry. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rozemblit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Rozemblit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Curry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rozemblit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Curry looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Arthur Curry was stalling too much, according to the referee. Rozemblit tries for a takedown but Curry sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Rozemblit ducks under a wild hook from Curry. Curry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rozemblit. Rozemblit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it. Rozemblit on the wrong end of a nice hook. Curry misses with the combination.
Rozemblit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Curry lands with a shot to the body. Rozemblit throws a good cross that connects.
Rozemblit throws a leg kick but Curry sees it coming and moves out of range. Curry throws a front kick aimed at Rozemblit's knee but Rozemblit avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Curry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rozemblit.
Curry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Curry moves out of range as Rozemblit throws a body kick.
Curry walks into a straight right hand from Rozemblit. This has been an exciting period of action! Rozemblit wants to slow Curry down by chopping away at his legs. Curry takes a swing at Rozemblit's ribcage but misses. Rozemblit moves in looking to clinch but Curry pushes him off. Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rozemblit moves away. Curry connects with an inside leg kick. Curry misses with a right hand and Rozemblit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rozemblit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Curry will feel that in the morning. Curry swings for the body but Rozemblit moves out of range.
Rozemblit thows a body shot but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry really dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Curry misses with a two punch combination.
Rozemblit walks into a left hand. Rozemblit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rozemblit scrambles back to his feet. Rozemblit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Curry misses with a lunging right hand
and Rozemblit counters with a left and a right that stings Curry. Curry misses with an uppercut. Curry throws a right and a left that both miss. Rozemblit blocks a jab. Curry misses with a double jab
and Rozemblit counters with a good low kick that Curry was not able to check. Curry throws a nice outside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rozemblit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curry. Rozemblit does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rozemblit moves out of range of the strikes. Rozemblit lands a right hook to the body.
Curry takes one to the side of the head.
Rozemblit misses with a body shot.
Curry throws a right hand that misses
and Rozemblit counters with a low kick, right behind Curry 's knee. Rozemblit lands a jab to the head.
Rozemblit ducks under a wild hook from Curry. Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Rozemblit. Curry misses with the combination.
Rozemblit throws a body kick that misses. A swing and a miss from Curry. Arthur Curry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Curry misses with a hook
and Rozemblit counters with a one-two to the body. Curry throws a hook but Rozemblit avoids it easily. Rozemblit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Rozemblit throws a head kick but Curry moves out of range.
Curry throws a body punch but Rozemblit moves out of range. Rozemblit lands a jab to the nose. Rozemblit misses with a body shot
and Curry counters with a straight right hand. Rozemblit throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range. Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Rozemblit. 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! Curry throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Curry scoring well with a low kick there.
Curry with a nice cross. Sloppy strikes from Curry. Those never looked like landing. Jose Rozemblit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Curry tries to keep at a distance but Rozemblit has taken the fight into the clinch. Curry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Rozemblit. Rozemblit tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Curry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rozemblit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Curry pulls him back up using the underhooks. Curry is leaning against Rozemblit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Curry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rozemblit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Curry misses with a hook. Rozemblit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rozemblit slips a straight right by Curry. Curry misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the body from Rozemblit misses and Curry counters with a lovely straight right hand! Jab, jab by Curry - just one landing. A jab lands there for Curry. Rozemblit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rozemblit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Curry sprawls well. Curry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rozemblit gets slowly back to his feet. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Rozemblit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Curry checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Arthur Curry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Curry winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge William Gold scores the fight 37:39 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 36:40 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 37:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Curry! Arthur Curry is the new middleweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Arthur Curry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renan St Juste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and KJ Talley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 lbs
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World class boxer
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BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
34 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Renan St Juste! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, KJ Talley! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Talley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St Juste. Talley stuns St Juste with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. St Juste ducks under a wild hook from Talley. Good shot there by St Juste. KJ Talley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Talley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Talley there as he acknowledges the shot. Talley ducks under a wild hook from St Juste. St Juste moves out of range of the strikes. A jab lands there for Talley. Talley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Talley throws a quick inside leg kick. Talley 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. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! St Juste walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Talley misses with a kick to the body.
Talley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Talley just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by St Juste as he checks the leg kick. St Juste on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Talley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. St Juste avoids the body shot from Talley.
Nice defenses there by St Juste. St Juste scores with a hook. St Juste feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Talley's calf. St Juste throws a wild combination but nothing lands. St Juste throws a lazy right hand but Talley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. St Juste lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Talley digs a good body shot into St Juste's ribs. St Juste throws an overhand right that lands on Talley's shoulder, as Talley tries to avoid the shot. We've been told by St Juste's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A cross from Talley lands. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Talley thows a body shot but no joy. Talley moves out of range of the strikes. St Juste misses with a wild body shot. Talley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Renan St Juste has been cut. St Juste finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Talley misses with a hook
and St Juste counters by clinching up. A battle for position here, against the cage. Talley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
St Juste tries a body shot but Talley blocks it.
Talley lands with a light punch inside. Talley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. St Juste tries to throw a body punch but Talley avoids it by throwing St Juste back against the cage. Talley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Juste. St Juste on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Talley. Talley obviously looking to wear him down.
St Juste drops his hands momentarily and Talley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Talley misses with a lunging right hand
and St Juste counters by moving into the clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Talley being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. St Juste tries a body shot but Talley blocks it.
St Juste misses with a punch to the body.
Talley is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Talley.
St Juste scores with a nice hook to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Talley. St Juste swings wildly with an uppercut but Talley uses good head movement to avoid it. St Juste misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. St Juste makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Talley successfully pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Talley trying to control the position.
Talley working a defensive guard but St Juste passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Talley regains full guard. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KJ Talley dominated that round. The cut man is working on Renan St Juste's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Talley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Talley throws a leg kick that is checked and St Juste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Talley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St Juste moves away. Talley works over St Juste's head and body with a nice combination. St Juste connects with a solid leg kick. St Juste throws a big shot that misses. Talley throws a lazy uppercut
and St Juste counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A jab lands there for Talley. St Juste misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick there by Talley. Talley ducks under a wild hook from St Juste. St Juste lands with a nice body kick. Talley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Talley misses the shot to the body. St Juste misses with a jab to the body
and Talley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. A chopping leg kick lands by Talley. Talley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. St Juste lands a lovely overhand right. Talley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Juste was well out of range. Poor timing from Talley. Talley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Talley scores with a slapping inside leg kick. KJ Talley seems to be getting the better of the standup. Talley scoring well with a low kick there.
St Juste turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Talley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from St Juste misses. 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! Talley throws a hook but St Juste avoids it easily. St Juste cracks Talley with an open hand slap. Talley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Juste lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Talley ducks under a wild hook from St Juste. St Juste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. St Juste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Juste scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Talley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Talley. St Juste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Juste throws a right hand that Talley ducks under and follows up with a left that Talley also avoids with ease. St Juste slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Talley throws a leg kick which misses St Juste's front leg but catches the back leg as St Juste tries to avoid it. Talley with a hook. Talley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Juste manages to avoid it. Talley scores with a decent looking hook. St Juste looks to score with a jab to the body but Talley is just out of range. Talley moves out of range as St Juste strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Talley avoids a lazy jab quite easily. St Juste tries to land a leg kick but Talley saw it coming and moves away.
St Juste cracks Talley with a good jab. St Juste avoids the body shot from Talley.
Talley misses with a wild body shot. St Juste looks to score with a jab to the body but Talley is just out of range. Talley lands a jab to the nose. Talley tries to land a leg kick but St Juste saw it coming and moves away.
St Juste throws a predictable looking body shot
and Talley counters with a nice body shot. Talley throws a leg kick and St Juste counters with a crisp one two that drops Talley! St Juste thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Talley to his feet! Talley is in big trouble!
Talley is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! St Juste misses with an uppercut. Talley is still on wobbly legs! Can St Juste finish him? St Juste looks to throw the jab but Talley is out of range. St Juste lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renan St Juste! An out of breath Renan St Juste 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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