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EVO 141: Leap of Faith PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silas Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoker has chosen Get Stoker as his entrance music. Silas Storm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
270 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
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36
303 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silas Storm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Wade Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Stoker's leg but Stoker calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stoker scores with a nice body kick.
Storm shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Storm.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Stoker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Storm misses the body punch
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Storm under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stoker sprawls and moves away.
Stoker tries a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Storm attempts a counter takedown but Stoker avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Storm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wade Stoker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A bone on bone clash there as Storm blocks the leg kick.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
Stoker throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Storm dives in for a single leg takedown but Stoker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Storm blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Storm is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stoker's half guard.
Storm thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stoker's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stoker keeps working.
Storm thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Storm is trying to control the action in half guard but Stoker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stoker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm postures up.
Stoker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm pushing down on Stoker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stoker has his hands clasped together around Storm's back. He's all about the action.
Storm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Storm lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Storm wants to take a breather but Stoker is having none of it.
Storm not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stoker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Storm.
Stoker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good exchange - Stoker coming out on top.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stoker misses with a hook. Storm ducked under it nicely.
Storm attempts a counter takedown but Stoker avoids it well and moves away.
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown but Stoker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Storm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silas Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Stoker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Wade Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stoker circles away quickly and effectively.
Stoker is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A low kick from Storm is predictable there
and Stoker counters with a good, hard body kick but Storm shrugs it off.
Storm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoker finds it's way round the side to connect with Storm's head.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stoker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Storm is in Stoker's guard.
Stoker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm wants to control from the top but Stoker keeps moving.
Stoker is trying to keep Storm in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
Storm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Storm throwing strikes but missing.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stoker trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Storm misses with a takedown
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Stoker pushes him off.
Storm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Storm appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Storm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Storm feinted with a counter takedown.
Storm works Stoker's body with a nice hook.
Stoker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Stoker connects with a single shot there.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoker circles away.
Storm slips a jab from Stoker.
Stoker ducks right into an uppercut from Storm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Storm tries to clinch up but Stoker circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm lands a jab.
Stoker tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Storm throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wade Stoker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Storm.
Storm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Storm lands a nice hook to Stoker's body. Stoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Silas Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Storm does no damage.
Stoker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Storm misses
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Storm shoots for a takedown but Stoker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Storm drives through and clinches with Stoker against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoker.
Storm tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker working Storm over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoker scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoker.
Stoker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stoker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Stoker lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Stoker.
Stoker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Storm's defenses.
It looks like Silas Storm has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Stoker.
Stoker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Stoker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker working Storm over with knees to the body.
Stoker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stoker scores a nice knee to the body.
Stoker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stoker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stoker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stoker lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stoker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.
Storm avoiding damage as Stoker throws knees to the body.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Storm.
Stoker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stoker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stoker tries a knee to the head but Storm blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Storm wants to break free but Stoker has control.
Storm tries for a takedown but Stoker manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silas Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stoker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stoker tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stoker.
Stoker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stoker landing knees to the body.
Stoker breaks the clinch.
Stoker lands the left hand.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Storm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stoker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Stoker as Storm shoots in.
Stoker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm throws a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Stoker really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silas Storm's cut.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stoker takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice jab there from Stoker.
Storm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Storm duly obliges.
Stoker cracks Storm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses with a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stoker counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker lands with a straight right. Storm didn't see that one coming.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
Storm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stoker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stoker sends Storm crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stoker is motioning to the referee to let Storm up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Storm is rocked!
Stoker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Storm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Storm throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stoker!
Storm seems to have got his legs back 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!
Storm gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Stoker gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Storm is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Stoker!
An out of breath Wade Stoker 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clint Lomax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Microscopic Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lomax comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. Hunt has chosen Bad to The Bone as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
59 - 16 - 3 |
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34
144 lbs
31 - 18 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
59 - 16 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clint Lomax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 3, fighting out of London, Microscopic Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a leg kick but Lomax moved away.
Lomax feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lomax checks it well.
Microscopic Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lomax paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt throws a head kick but Lomax moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lomax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Lomax misses.
Lomax slips under a jab.
Lomax looks to land a body kick but Hunt moved away.
Lomax has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kebab House in the buildup to the fight.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lomax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt jabs at Lomax's body.
Nice shot lands for Lomax.
Lomax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomax.
Lomax tried to counter with a leg kick but Hunt avoided it.
Hunt scores with a hook.
Lomax throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Lomax misses with a body shot.
Lomax misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Lomax takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt jabs at Lomax's body.
Hunt tests Lomax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lomax looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Lomax scores with a nice head shot.
Lomax wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Hunt.
Lomax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomax checks a leg kick nicely.
Lomax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lomax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lomax is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt throws a hook but Lomax avoids it easily.
Lomax lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt scores with a jab. Lomax acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Lomax swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Lomax motions for Hunt to come forward. Lomax throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lomax wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Lomax connects with a looping right hand.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Lomax moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
It looked like Lomax wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt misses with a hook to the body
and Lomax counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lomax slips under a jab from Hunt.
Lomax throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lomax misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt cracks the inside of Lomax's front leg.
Lomax cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Hunt tried to score with a low kick but Lomax checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Lomax misses.
Hunt motions for Lomax to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lomax at a distance.
Lomax lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomax is just out of range.
Hunt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lomax counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lomax scores with a punch to the head.
Lomax ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lomax connects with a body shot.
That kick from Hunt tenderised Lomax's leg. Lomax is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Microscopic Hunt will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lomax slips under a jab.
Lomax checks the leg kick.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Lomax saw that one coming.
Lomax slips under a jab.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Lomax checks it
and Lomax counters with a nice body shot.
Lomax misses with a body kick.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Lomax throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hunt connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lomax to score with a decent uppercut.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Lomax's leg but Lomax calmly moves out of range.
Lomax feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lomax.
Jab from Lomax.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt pushes Lomax up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lomax misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt controlling the action here for a moment.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomax prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Lomax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a hook. Lomax ducked under it nicely.
Hunt wants to clinch
and Lomax counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Lomax moves out of range easily.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lomax can pounce on him.
Hunt digs a good hook to Lomax's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lomax throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lomax misses with a straight right.
Lomax connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Lomax scores with a head kick. Hunt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hunt is rocked!
Lomax throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt wants to counter the offense by Lomax and move into the clinch position.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Lomax finish him?
Nice uppercut there from Lomax.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Lomax cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Lomax saw that one coming.
Lomax jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lomax checks a leg kick.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lomax digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt misses with a hook. Lomax ducked under it nicely.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomax is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunt tries to land a leg kick but Lomax saw it coming and moves away.
Lomax steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lomax - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lomax. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lomax under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lomax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Lomax.
Lomax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lomax uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hunt has time to react.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Lomax scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lomax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunt. Hunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Lomax slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Microscopic Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Lomax misses its target.
Lomax connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lomax checks a low kick from Hunt.
It looked like Lomax wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt takes a swing at Lomax's ribcage but misses.
Lomax is looking to counter punch.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lomax. That did some damage!
Lomax throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt sizes up Lomax with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lomax has Hunt up against the cage in a clinch.
Lomax scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Lomax throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Lomax struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Lomax.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomax blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lomax tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lomax misses with a punch to the body.
Lomax throws a head punch that misses.
Lomax swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomax pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lomax scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lomax.
Lomax lands with a right to the head.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Lomax lands a left hand.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of 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!
Lomax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Lomax.
Lomax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Lomax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax digs a right hand into Hunt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hunt's gas tank.
Clint Lomax has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lomax struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Lomax swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomax tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lomax has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Lomax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lomax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lomax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lomax is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lomax's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt blocking some punches.
Lomax lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Lomax prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Lomax tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lomax working aggressively here.
Lomax working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lomax breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Lomax goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomax works the jab nicely.
Microscopic Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lomax scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lomax throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lomax wants to clinch.
Hunt throws a hook but Lomax blocks it.
Lomax walks into a left hand.
Lomax listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lomax. Lomax circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lomax throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Lomax only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Lomax clearly takes that round.
That's time! Lomax's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Lomax counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a low kick but Lomax avoids it.
Lomax looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Lomax takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lomax looks to land a right hand but Hunt moved out of range.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lomax wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Lomax thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Lomax looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Lomax misses with a straight right.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lomax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Hunt throws a lazy body kick
and Lomax counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hunt's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lomax. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Lomax coming out on top.
Lomax throws a front kick aimed at Hunt's knee but Hunt avoids it well.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but Lomax pushes him away.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lomax counter with a right hand.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomax was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lomax is looking to counter punch.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lomax's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt throws a head kick that misses
and Lomax counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lomax checks it well.
Lomax lands a head kick. Hunt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hunt defending well as Lomax loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lomax.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lomax.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Lomax slips the punch.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Lomax ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook. Lomax ducked under it nicely.
Lomax swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Lomax.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Lomax swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lomax checks a leg kick.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lomax to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Lomax avoids it well.
Lomax fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lomax fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lomax slips under a jab.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Lomax.
Hunt 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.
Lomax loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lomax throws out the jab.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lomax has time to react.
Hunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lomax keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Microscopic Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lomax looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Lomax counters with a nice uppercut.
Lomax looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lomax needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Lomax does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt swings for the body but Lomax moves out of range.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Lomax ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lomax lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good shot there by Lomax.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and Lomax counters with an inside leg kick.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Lomax moved away.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Hunt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A slapping leg kick lands for Lomax.
Lomax uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Lomax lands a slapping body shot.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lomax throws a counter high kick but Hunt was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lomax's corner calls for a 1-2. Lomax obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lomax throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Hunt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lomax.
Clint Lomax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Lomax keeps it at a distance.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lomax makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hunt really felt that one!
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomax is just out of range.
Lomax lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lomax swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lomax appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lomax throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Lomax moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
Lomax listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
Hunt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLomax.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Lomax counters with a nice body shot.
Lomax wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Lomax was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lomax takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Lomax misses.
Lomax works the jab nicely.
Lomax uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lomax looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Hunt tries to clinch but Lomax moves out of range.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lomax stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Microscopic Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt checks a leg kick nicely.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
Lomax tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Lomax.
Hunt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lomax misses with a body kick.
Hunt wants to counter with a clinch but Lomax pushes him away.
A jab from Hunt finds it's way through Lomax's defenses.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Lomax's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt slips under a jab from Lomax.
Hunt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lomax.
Hunt with a nice cross.
Hunt lands a nice shot that snaps Lomax's head back.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Lomax takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Lomax showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yonsil Clanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan-Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clanger comes to the cage accompanied by Youth Blood. Jung is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Waiting Room. This should be a great matchup!
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38
141 lbs
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34
128 lbs
37 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yonsil Clanger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chan-Sung Jung!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung 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.
Jung tries to land a leg kick but Clanger saw it coming and moves away.
Clanger avoids a kick to the body.
Clanger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jung.
A punch combination from Jung misses.
Jung misses with a leg kick.
Clanger misses with a body shot.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Clanger.
Clanger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jung finds it's way round the side to connect with Clanger's head.
Clanger misses with a body shot.
Clanger walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clanger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clanger misses with the ground and pound.
Jung takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jung is trying to improve his position.
Clanger trying to control the position but Jung is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung tries to buck Clanger off but Clanger is having none of it.
Clanger wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy.
Clanger cracks Jung with a big right hand but Jung just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Clanger grinds an elbow into Jung's temple.
Jung takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've been hearing that Clanger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Clanger throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Clanger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jung tries to buck Clanger off but Clanger is having none of it.
Jung keeps trying to improve his position.
Clanger lands a decent elbow from side control.
Clanger cracks Jung with a big elbow.
Jung is looking to regain half guard here but Clanger keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jung is trying to get back to half guard.
Clanger tries to score with some ground and pound. Jung controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Clanger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jung is trying to improve his position.
Clanger in side control, throwing shots but Jung defends.
Jung taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Clanger connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jung some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger is really struggling to control Jung but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clanger preventing the sweep.
Clanger wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving.
Clanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Clanger stopping the sweep attempt from Jung.
Clanger is in close to Jung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Clanger throws an elbow that misses. Jung uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clanger's guard. Nice move by Jung!
Clanger looking for a sweep. Not yet Clanger, not yet.
Jung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clanger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clanger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clanger looking for a sweep. Not yet Clanger, not yet.
Jung throwing strikes but missing.
Clanger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jung defends well.
Jung works over Clanger with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonsil Clanger dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jung is looking to chop away at Clanger's legs.
Jung misses with an uppercut.
Clanger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jung is trying to defend but Clanger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clanger throwing strikes from guard but Jung blocks nicely.
Jung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clanger is pushing down on Jung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jung is fighting to maintain full guard but Clanger has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clanger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jung's head.
Jung is pressing down on Clanger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clanger passes Jung's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanger seems to be working for a kimura but Jung defends the submission attempt.
Jung is looking for a sweep. Clanger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clanger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Yonsil Clanger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clanger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clanger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clanger's back!
Clanger turns into Jung and is now in his guard.
Jung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clanger pushes down on Jung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clanger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clanger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung moves into full guard.
Clanger trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clanger chips away with some ground and pound.
Clanger stopping the sweep attempt from Jung.
Clanger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clanger connects with a couple of short punches.
Jung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Clanger trying to control but Jung is working from the bottom.
Clanger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanger throws a big right hand that misses.
Jung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clanger pushes down on Jung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clanger trying to control from half guard but Jung is working away.
Jung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clanger.
Clanger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clanger trying to pass the guard but Jung defending well.
Jung moves into full guard.
Jung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clanger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clanger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jung defends it easily.
Jung pushing down on Clanger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung 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.
Clanger taking some punishment here, with Jung in his half guard.
Clanger is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonsil Clanger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clanger wants to slow Jung down by chopping away at his legs.
Jung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jung throws a front kick that sends Clanger stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters circling a little - Jung finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung tries a low kick but Clanger avoids it.
Jung is looking to slow Clanger down with leg kicks.
Clanger throws a big shot that misses.
Jung thinks about the counter body kick.
Jung looks to land a right hand but Clanger moved out of range.
Clanger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chan-Sung Jung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clanger checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clanger avoids the head kick by Jung.
Jung pushes Clanger away with a front kick.
Clanger checks a leg kick.
Jung thumps Clanger with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung swings widly with a right hand
and Clanger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jung won't be happy with that.
Clanger cracks Jung with a big right hand but Jung just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Clanger trying to control the action but Jung is working from the bottom.
Jung gets back to half guard.
Jung manages to get to full guard.
Jung wants to sweep but no luck.
Clanger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jung wants to sweep but no luck.
Jung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanger throws a big elbow that misses.
Jung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clanger manages to get himself to full guard.
Clanger controls Jung momentarily but Jung frees himself.
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Clanger is retaining full guard.
Clanger has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jung doesn't defend quickly enough and Clanger has managed to lock this one up! Can Jung escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Clanger on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yonsil Clanger!
Yonsil Clanger retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Yonsil Clanger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dahl Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas comes to the cage accompanied by Ten Typ Mes - Trze'a było. Templeton has chosen Babylon Zoo - Spaceman as his entrance music. Lance Templeton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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29
179 lbs
19 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dahl Haas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lance Templeton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templeton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Haas to counter with a crisp jab.
Templeton just misses with a punch to the body.
Templeton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Templeton is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haas with a body shot.
Templeton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Templeton.
Templeton feints a jab promting Haas to slip. Templeton then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Haas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Dahl Haas has been cut.
Templeton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Templeton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Templeton. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Templeton throws a solid leg kick but Haas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Templeton.
Haas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haas blocks a low kick nicely.
Templeton throws a jab when Haas was well out of range.
Templeton cracks a nice hook into Haas's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haas moves away.
Templeton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haas. Templeton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Templeton misses with a wild body shot.
Templeton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haas rather than just go for the knockout.
Haas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haas lunges at Templeton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Templeton's hand.
Haas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Templeton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Templeton! Haas is out on his feet! Templeton rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Haas is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Haas is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Templeton!
Lance Templeton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noel Contemprato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contemprato comes to the cage accompanied by Cats. Torhammer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Doom Unit - Killing Time. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 4, fighting out of London, Noel Contemprato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Torhammer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torhammer is looking to land body kicks.
Torhammer misses with a body shot.
Torhammer 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.
Contemprato throws a right and a left that Torhammer avoids nicely.
Torhammer throws a right hand that misses
and Torhammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Contemprato takes a swing at Torhammer's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Contemprato's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Torhammer ducks under a wild hook from Contemprato.
Torhammer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Torhammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torhammer works the jab nicely.
It looks like Noel Contemprato has been cut.
Torhammer misses with a low kick as Contemprato jumps back.
Torhammer misses with the body kick
and Contemprato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Henrik Torhammer has been cut.
Contemprato looks to score with a jab to the body but Torhammer is just out of range.
Torhammer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Contemprato will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Contemprato - that will leave a mark!
A big left from Contemprato misses.
Contemprato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Torhammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torhammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Torhammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torhammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Torhammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Contemprato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Contemprato takes one on the button.
Torhammer connects with an inside leg kick.
Contemprato lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Contemprato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torhammer lands a leg kick that knocks Contemprato off balance momentarily.
Contemprato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Torhammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Contemprato connects with a body shot.
Contemprato throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torhammer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Torhammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato lands a nice looking body kick.
Contemprato lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torhammer circles away quickly and effectively.
Torhammer throws a leg kick
and Contemprato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torhammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torhammer fakes the leg kick and cracks Contemprato in the body.
Torhammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Henrik Torhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contemprato blocks a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Contemprato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Contemprato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Contemprato cracks a nice hook into Torhammer's ribs.
Torhammer misses with a kick to the body.
Contemprato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Contemprato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Contemprato throws a sloppy body shot
and Torhammer counters with a thumping low kick.
Contemprato needs to keep his hands up - Torhammer had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato takes a swing at Torhammer's ribcage but misses.
Torhammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torhammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Contemprato. That did some damage!
Torhammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Contemprato misses with a low kick.
Torhammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Torhammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Contemprato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Contemprato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Contemprato throws a shot to the body.
Torhammer misses with a low kick.
Torhammer misses with a body shot.
Torhammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Contemprato if he has to take too many more of those.
Contemprato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torhammer scores with a hook to the body. Contemprato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Contemprato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contemprato staying out of range there.
Torhammer throws a low kick but Contemprato moves out of range easily.
Torhammer throws the kick towards the body but Contemprato avoids it.
Contemprato throws out a leg kick but Torhammer moves out of range and Contemprato only half commits.
A slow jab from Contemprato misses its intended target.
Contemprato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Contemprato shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Torhammer avoids the body shot from Contemprato.
Torhammer scores with a jab.
Contemprato throws a body shot but no joy.
Contemprato lands a body shot.
Torhammer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Contemprato had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torhammer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torhammer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Contemprato.
Contemprato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torhammer is able to avoid easily.
Torhammer misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henrik Torhammer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Contemprato misses with a hook.
Torhammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Contemprato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torhammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Contemprato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torhammer checks a leg kick.
Contemprato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Contemprato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Contemprato misses with a body punch
and Torhammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good work by Torhammer as he checks the leg kick.
Contemprato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torhammer.
Contemprato was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Torhammer lands with a good body shot.
Contemprato throws a front kick aimed at Torhammer's knee but Torhammer avoids it well.
Torhammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contemprato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torhammer sizes up Contemprato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Contemprato takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torhammer keeps Contemprato at a distance using the push kick.
Contemprato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Torhammer misses the target.
Torhammer works the jab nicely.
Torhammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torhammer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Contemprato's head.
Torhammer digs a good body shot into Contemprato's ribs.
Torhammer throws a body kick that misses
and Contemprato counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Contemprato is looking to wear down Torhammer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Contemprato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torhammer throws a shot from downtown. Contemprato moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contemprato. Torhammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torhammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contemprato was well out of range. Poor timing from Torhammer.
Torhammer throws a wild body kick that Contemprato sees coming a mile off.
Contemprato takes a swing at Torhammer's ribcage but misses.
Contemprato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer takes a swing at Contemprato's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Contemprato.
Contemprato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torhammer is able to avoid easily.
Henrik Torhammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Contemprato lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torhammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Contemprato misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Contemprato. That's going to slow Torhammer down.
Contemprato throws the kick towards the body but Torhammer avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Contemprato. Beautiful body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Contemprato might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Torhammer with a jab.
Contemprato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torhammer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Contemprato takes a step back to recover.
Torhammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Contemprato counters with a thumping low kick.
Contemprato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Torhammer's head backwards.
Contemprato darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato is looking to chop away at Torhammer's legs.
Torhammer throws out a leg kick but Contemprato moves out of range and Torhammer only half commits.
Contemprato swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Torhammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torhammer. Contemprato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torhammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
Torhammer avoids the body shot from Contemprato.
Contemprato ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Torhammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Contemprato takes a swing at Torhammer's ribcage but misses.
Torhammer looks for the body kick but Contemprato saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torhammer.
Contemprato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torhammer moves away.
Torhammer scores with a nice right hand.
Torhammer checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer thuds his right hand into Contemprato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torhammer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Contemprato moves out of range of the body kick.
Contemprato throws a leg kick but Torhammer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Contemprato delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torhammer feints and then cracks Contemprato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Contemprato down.
Contemprato misses the shot to the body.
Torhammer feints a counter leg kick.
Contemprato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Torhammer is looking to land body kicks.
Contemprato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Torhammer looks to land a body kick but Contemprato moved away.
Contemprato tried to counter with a leg kick but Torhammer avoided it.
Both fighters circling a little - Torhammer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Torhammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contemprato. Torhammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Contemprato 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.
Contemprato misses the body punch
and Torhammer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Contemprato swings for the body but Torhammer moves out of range.
Torhammer throws out a counter right but Contemprato avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Torhammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Torhammer scores with a push kick.
Torhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contemprato moves away.
Contemprato feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Torhammer misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Torhammer!
Some wild striking there from Contemprato.
Torhammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Contemprato blocks a head kick by Torhammer.
Torhammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Contemprato counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Contemprato lands but Torhammer takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contemprato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torhammer. Torhammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Contemprato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torhammer.
Contemprato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Contemprato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Contemprato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contemprato misses with a body shot
and Torhammer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torhammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Torhammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torhammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Contemprato lands an overhand right.
Torhammer throws a body punch but Contemprato moves out of range.
Contemprato takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Torhammer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Contemprato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torhammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Contemprato moves out of range of the body kick.
Torhammer misses the jab.
It looked like Contemprato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torhammer.
Contemprato tries a low kick but Torhammer avoids it.
Torhammer works the jab nicely.
Contemprato looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Contemprato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torhammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Torhammer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torhammer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Contemprato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Contemprato moves out of range of the strikes.
Contemprato looks to score with a jab to the body but Torhammer is just out of range.
Contemprato misses with a leg kick.
Torhammer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torhammer is looking to land body kicks.
Torhammer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Contemprato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Contemprato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contemprato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Contemprato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torhammer. Torhammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Contemprato blocks the body kick.
Contemprato goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Contemprato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Torhammer throws a body kick that misses.
Contemprato misses with a body shot.
Contemprato throws a low kick, looking for Torhammer's leg but Torhammer calmly moves out of range.
Contemprato misses with a lunging right hand
and Torhammer counters with a good low kick that Contemprato was not able to check.
Torhammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torhammer cracks Contemprato with an open hand slap.
Contemprato feints and then cracks Torhammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torhammer down.
A shot to the liver by Torhammer. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Contemprato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Torhammer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Contemprato appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Torhammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Torhammer throws a body punch but Contemprato moves out of range.
Contemprato misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Torhammer misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato blocks the body kick.
Contemprato moves out of range as Torhammer strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torhammer takes a swing at Contemprato's ribcage but misses.
Contemprato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torhammer avoids the body shot from Contemprato.
Torhammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Contemprato if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Torhammer.
Torhammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Torhammer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torhammer throws a body punch but Contemprato moves out of range.
Torhammer throws a looping overhand right but Contemprato ducks down to avoid it.
Torhammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Contemprato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Torhammer tries to land a front kick but Contemprato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Contemprato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torhammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Torhammer really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Torhammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Contemprato counters with a nice body shot.
Torhammer misses with a two punch combination.
Torhammer dodges the punch combination from Contemprato.
Contemprato throws a sloppy head kick and Torhammer moves out of range easily.
Contemprato looks to score with a jab to the body but Torhammer is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torhammer. That's going to slow Contemprato down.
A big left from Contemprato misses.
Torhammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Torhammer misses with a low kick.
Torhammer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contemprato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Contemprato misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Torhammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torhammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Contemprato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Torhammer.
Contemprato swinging wildly here.
Contemprato throws a body shot but no joy.
Contemprato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Contemprato avoids the head kick by Torhammer.
Contemprato seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Contemprato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torhammer lands with a nice body punch.
Contemprato swings for the body but Torhammer moves out of range.
Torhammer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Contemprato.
Torhammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Torhammer.
Torhammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Contemprato can pounce on him.
Torhammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Contemprato on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torhammer throws a body kick that misses.
Contemprato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torhammer is out of range.
Torhammer loads up on a big right hand but Contemprato slips the punch.
Torhammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Contemprato is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torhammer. Contemprato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Contemprato.
Torhammer throws a leg kick which misses Contemprato's front leg but catches the back leg as Contemprato tries to avoid it.
Contemprato misses with a series of wild punches.
Contemprato fails to land with a series of punches.
Contemprato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contemprato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Contemprato throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torhammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato lands with a nice body punch.
Contemprato cracks the inside of Torhammer's front leg.
Contemprato throws a nice inside leg kick.
Contemprato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torhammer moves away.
Torhammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torhammer loads up on a big right hand but Contemprato slips the punch.
Contemprato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Contemprato throws a body punch but Torhammer moves out of range.
Contemprato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torhammer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torhammer misses with a head kick.
Contemprato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Contemprato misses with an uppercut.
Torhammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torhammer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Contemprato throws a body shot but no joy.
Torhammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torhammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torhammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Contemprato.
Torhammer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torhammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Contemprato makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Torhammer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Contemprato throws a right hand that misses
and Torhammer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Contemprato throws a body shot but no joy.
Torhammer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Contemprato if he has to take too many more of those.
Torhammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contemprato.
Torhammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Noel Contemprato will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Torhammer misses with a straight left.
Torhammer misses with a looping left.
Contemprato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torhammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Contemprato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torhammer.
Contemprato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Contemprato slips a jab from Torhammer.
Contemprato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torhammer's calf.
Contemprato digs a good hook to Torhammer's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torhammer misses with a hook. Contemprato ducked under it nicely.
Contemprato fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torhammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torhammer 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.
Torhammer throws a jab when Contemprato was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torhammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Contemprato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Torhammer. Torhammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Contemprato throws a right hand that misses
and Torhammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Contemprato tries to land a leg kick but Torhammer saw it coming and moves away.
Contemprato connects with an inside leg kick.
Contemprato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contemprato throws a body punch but Torhammer moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Contemprato crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Torhammer - the referee stops the clock and Contemprato gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Torhammer. Contemprato manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Torhammer swings for the body but Contemprato moves out of range.
Contemprato misses with a double jab
and Torhammer moves into the clinch.
Contemprato blocks an uppercut.
Contemprato breaks the clinch.
Torhammer lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torhammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Contemprato.
Contemprato takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Contemprato staying out of range there.
Torhammer misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torhammer swings for the body but Contemprato moves out of range.
Contemprato looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Contemprato's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Torhammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Contemprato swivels and escapes.
Torhammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Contemprato fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torhammer.
Torhammer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Contemprato jabs Torhammer right on the nose. Torhammer blinks but takes it well.
Contemprato clobbers Torhammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Torhammer checks a leg kick nicely.
Torhammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Contemprato misses with a body shot.
Torhammer misses with a body shot.
Torhammer is looking to land body kicks.
Crunch! Torhammer slams his shin into Contemprato's torso.
Contemprato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Torhammer jabs at Contemprato's body.
Noel Contemprato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torhammer thuds a left hand into Contemprato's body.
Torhammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Contemprato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Contemprato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torhammer throws a leg kick which misses Contemprato's front leg but catches the back leg as Contemprato tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Contemprato throws a body punch but Torhammer moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torhammer misses with a low kick.
Contemprato misses the shot to the body.
Torhammer throws a series of punches but Contemprato avoids them all with ease.
Contemprato is looking to chop away at Torhammer's legs.
Torhammer swings for the body but Contemprato moves out of range.
Torhammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Contemprato throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Torhammer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Torhammer.
Contemprato misses with a leg kick
and Torhammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torhammer lands a body shot.
Henrik Torhammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Torhammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Torhammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Torhammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Torhammer!
Henrik Torhammer is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Henrik Torhammer, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shavo Odin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay Mutombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jay Jay Mutombo enters the cage!
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30
264 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
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31
264 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shavo Odin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Jay Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Odin.
Mutombo misses with a leg kick
and Odin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mutombo's knee momentarily.
Odin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Mutombo.
Mutombo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Odin connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mutombo. Odin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Mutombo.
Mutombo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Odin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Odin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mutombo trying to control here.
Mutombo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Odin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mutombo wants to stand but Odin is controlling the position.
Mutombo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Odin is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutombo has his hands on Odin's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Odin throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Mutombo misses the target.
Odin avoids the head kick by Mutombo.
Mutombo tries to land a leg kick but Odin saw it coming and moves away.
Mutombo misses with a looping right.
Mutombo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mutombo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Odin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Odin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mutombo.
Odin misses with a body shot.
Odin cracks Mutombo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Odin tries to bum rush Mutombo with a series of wild strikes but Mutombo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mutombo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odin takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Shavo Odin has been cut.
Odin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mutombo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Odin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mutombo lands a left and a right that send Odin crashing to the mat, dazed. Mutombo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Odin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Mutombo blocks the low kick.
As Odin backs off Mutombo throws a huge counter combo but Odin manages to avoid it all.
Mutombo misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Odin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mutombo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Odin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Odin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Odin tries to counter with a takedown but Mutombo is quick to defend against it.
Odin lands a slapping body shot.
Odin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Odin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mutombo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mutombo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odin checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutombo misses with a wild body shot.
Odin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mutombo.
Odin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Odin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Odin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Odin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Odin tries to score with a low kick but Mutombo moves his leg out of the way.
Mutombo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Odin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mutombo is out of range and Odin settles back down.
Mutombo missing with a left hand there. Odin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mutombo swings for the body but Odin moves out of range.
Mutombo misses the shot to the body.
Odin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mutombo misses with a wild combination.
Mutombo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Jay Mutombo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shavo Odin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mutombo takes one on the button.
Odin misses with a body kick.
Mutombo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Odin fails to land with a series of punches.
Mutombo avoids the head kick by Odin.
Mutombo throws a lazy right hand but Odin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Odin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crunch! Odin slams his shin into Mutombo's torso.
Odin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Odin misses with a series of wild punches.
Mutombo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odin fakes the leg kick and cracks Mutombo in the body.
Odin throws a head kick but Mutombo moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Odin.
Odin misses with a body shot.
Mutombo tries a quick counter leg kick but Odin is wise to it.
Mutombo misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odin lands a head shot.
Mutombo fakes the leg kick and cracks Odin in the body.
Mutombo swings for the body but Odin moves out of range.
Odin misses with a low kick.
Mutombo throws a hook to the side of Odin's head but Odin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mutombo lands a body shot.
Mutombo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mutombo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mutombo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Odin fails with a takedown attempt.
Mutombo throws a low kick but Odin avoids it.
Odin 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.
Jay Jay Mutombo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mutombo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Odin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odin cracks Mutombo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Odin digs a good body shot into Mutombo's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mutombo misses with a hook.
Mutombo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Odin's sensitive parts.
Mutombo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mutombo.
Odin moves out of range as Mutombo strikes.
Odin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mutombo just manages to avoid it.
Mutombo connects with a leg kick. Odin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mutombo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mutombo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Odin is out of range and Mutombo settles back down.
Odin shoots in for a takedown but Mutombo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mutombo connects with the punch.
Odin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Mutombo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the liver by Odin. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Mutombo.
Odin avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odin scores with a jab to the body.
Mutombo throws a wild body kick that Odin sees coming a mile off.
Odin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mutombo dodges the ground and pound from Odin.
Odin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Odin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Odin is working Mutombo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Odin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Odin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mutombo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Odin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mutombo is pushing Odin's head away, looking to escape. Odin manages to hold on to the position though.
Odin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Odin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by Odin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutombo doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shavo Odin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shavo Odin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Odin just misses with a punch to the body.
Odin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mutombo connects with a single shot there.
Odin misses with a body kick.
Mutombo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Odin.
Mutombo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Odin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mutombo. Mutombo obviously looking to wear him down.
Odin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mutombo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Odin is looking to wear down Mutombo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mutombo scores with a body shot.
Mutombo connects with a leg kick. Odin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Odin throws a body kick that misses.
Mutombo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Odin with a body shot.
Mutombo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Mutombo both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odin lands with a nice body kick.
Odin slips a jab from Mutombo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mutombo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mutombo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Odin cracks the inside of Mutombo's front leg.
Mutombo tried to score with a low kick but Odin checks it.
Mutombo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mutombo misses with a looping left.
Odin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Odin throws a body punch but Mutombo moves out of range.
Mutombo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Odin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Odin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Odin scores with a body shot.
Odin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutombo moves away.
Odin lands a jab to the nose.
Mutombo checks a low kick from Odin.
Mutombo throws a looping overhand right but Odin ducks down to avoid it.
Mutombo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odin working away.
Odin trying to control the action but Mutombo is working from the bottom.
Mutombo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mutombo is looking to regain half guard here but Odin keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mutombo!
Odin punching from mount but Mutombo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Odin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mutombo hang on?
Mutombo tries to reverse the position but Odin maintains control.
Odin raining down shots from the mount!
Odin avoids the attempt from Mutombo to control.
Mutombo is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odin with a couple of short strikes.
Odin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Odin looking to finish with strikes here!
Odin wants to control the pace but Mutombo is squirming around nicely.
Mutombo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Odin landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shavo Odin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Odin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shavo Odin!
A victorious Shavo Odin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Player (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by All Fired Up. Player has chosen Kevin Gates feat. August Alsina - I Don't Get Tired as his entrance music. Gary Player told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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29
180 lbs
23 - 6 - 0 |
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173 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Player!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Clark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Player.
Player looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Player buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Player ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clark takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Player throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Player misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark leaves Player with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Player backs away, Clark returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Player throws a body shot but no joy.
Clark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player connects with a body shot that sends Clark's belly button to the back.
Player swings away with a body shot that misses
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Clark.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Player throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Player throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Player has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Clark catches Player right on the button with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Clark!
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by Player.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Player, right into the meat.
Gary Player seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Player pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clark lands a nice shot that snaps Player's head back.
Player throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Clark thinks about countering with a body kick.
Player takes one to the chin there.
Player misses with a low kick.
Clark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Player throws a leg kick which misses Clark's front leg but catches the back leg as Clark tries to avoid it.
We've been told by Clark's head coaches at Datsik's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good work by Clark as he checks the leg kick.
Player stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Player ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
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 big right from Player misses.
Clark 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.
Clark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Player tries to score with a low kick but Clark moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clark wants to sweep here but Player controlling him for the moment.
Player sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clark working a defensive guard here.
Player in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Player postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clark has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Player has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Player.
Clark letting Player take a breather here.
Clark struggles to land a body shot inside as Player controls his hands.
Clark has a couple of punches blocked by Player.
A short right from Clark on the inside.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
Player blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Player blocks a body shot from Clark.
Player content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Player fails to land.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Player prevents a body shot from Clark.
Good body shot from Clark.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Player.
Clark struggles to land a body shot inside as Player controls his hands.
Clark lands a shot to the body.
Clark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Player backwards.
Clark lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Clark swings wildly with an uppercut but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Player backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Clark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A left and a right from Clark both land. Nice combination.
Player connects with a looping right hand.
Player blocks a leg kick.
Player throws a quick inside leg kick.
Player loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
Player swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Player moves forwards but Clark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Player throws a head kick but Clark moves out of range.
Player looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Player misses with a hook.
Clark throws a right and a left that Player avoids nicely.
Clark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eddie Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Player keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Player shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Player keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Player can pounce on him.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Eddie Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Player.
Player throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Player just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Player checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clark throws a hook but Player blocks it.
Player misses the jab.
Eddie Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Player closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clark circles away.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Player checks a leg kick nicely.
Player tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Player sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Player connects with a solid leg kick.
Player dives in and scores a takedown into Clark's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark controls Player momentarily but Player frees himself.
Player trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark is trying to control the position but Player postures up.
Clark is looking to sweep but instead, Player has passed into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark tries to roll over but Player keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Player there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player throws a strike but Clark avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Clark wants to control the position but Player says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clark has his hands clasped together around Player's back. He's all about the action.
Player is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Clark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Player trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark trying to control but Player postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clark is trying to get back to full guard.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Player checks the leg kick nicely there.
Player throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Player.
Clark stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Player.
Player throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Player blocks a leg kick.
Clark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Player on the side of the head.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Player will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clark swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Clark throws a body punch but Player moves out of range.
Player thuds his right hand into Clark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Clark staying out of range there.
Player getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Player scores with a leg kick.
Clark dodges the punch combination from Player.
Clark smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Player moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Player shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clark as he jumps to the side.
Player 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.
Clark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clark cracks a nice hook into Player's ribs.
Clark throws a push kick but Player slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Player checks it well.
Player swings widly with a right hand
and Clark counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clark.
Player swings wildly with an uppercut but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Player fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clark works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by Player.
Clark lands with a left to the head.
Clark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a punch to the body.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Player backwards.
Player prevents a body shot from Clark.
Clark working aggressively here.
Player fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Player works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Player won't allow Clark to sweep him here.
Clark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Player working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clark's head.
Clark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is looking to stall here but Player recovers full guard.
Player pulls Clark in to control the position.
Clark won't allow Player to sweep him here.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Player wants to sweep but no luck.
Clark trying to control but Player is working from the bottom.
Gary Player has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Player is trying to control the position but Clark postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clark wanted to stand there but Player had control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clark displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Player.
Player shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eddie Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Player.
Player misses with a low kick.
Player will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Player was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.
Clark moves away from the strike by Player.
Clark throws a head kick but Player moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Clark clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clark lands a jab to the nose.
Clark attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Player's head but Player sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Clark checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clark walks into a jab.
Player throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark cracks the inside of Player's front leg.
Clark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
Player just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromClark.
Player fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark moves in looking to clinch but Player pushes him off.
Player takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Player there.
Player will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark misses with a looping left.
Player changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A leg kick checked by Clark.
Player walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clark.
Player swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Good exchange - Clark coming out on top.
Clark connects with a jab.
Clark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Player's head backwards.
Player throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clark.
Clark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Player checks it well.
Player is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Clark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clark checks a leg kick nicely.
Player fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Player throws a head kick that misses.
Clark is looking to clinch.
Clark throws a series of strikes that have Player backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player avoids the head kick by Clark.
Clark takes a kick to the side of the head.
Player takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clark scores with a push kick.
Player tries a head kick but it misses.
Player is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Player 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Clark!
Player doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clark avoids the body shot from Player.
Player ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
Player connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
And Player tries to counter it with a takedown but Clark pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice body kick from Player.
Clark lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Player backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clark at a distance.
Player feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clarks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Clark.
Player's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Player scrambles back to his feet.
Player has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Clark.
Player looks to throw the jab but Clark is out of range.
Clark is looking to counter with a body kick.
Player changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Player manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clark throws a nice inside leg kick.
Player scores with a sloppy right hand. Clark should have avoided that one.
Clark moves out of range of the body kick.
Player connects with a leg kick. Clark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Player scores with a punch to the head.
Player throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Player misses its intended target.
Clark pushes Player up against the cage in a clinch.
Player blocks a body shot from Clark.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Clark stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Player's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Player.
Clark presses Player against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Clark.
Clark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Player is looking to break free of the clinch but Clark has double underhooks.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clark lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Player blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Clark had his way with Gary Player in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Player waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Clark.
Player tries to score with a low kick but Clark moves his leg out of the way.
Clark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Player keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clark.
Player dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clark. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Player.
Player clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Player shoots in for a takedown but Clark shows good takedown defense.
Player feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clarks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crunch! Clark slams his shin into Player's torso.
Clark scores with a shot to the body.
Player throws the kick towards the body but Clark avoids it.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Player does a little dance to reset his feet.
Player drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Player is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The strikes coming from Player are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Player misses with the ground and pound.
Clark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Player gets to mount! Clark was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Player is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Clark can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gary Player has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clark is looking to improve his position but Player isn't that keen on the idea.
Player can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clark is looking to escape.
Clark tries to hold on but Player postures up.
Clark can't escape the position.
The referee warns Clark that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Player raining down hammerfists from mount.
Eddie Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Player trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clark sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Player missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Player is trying to control. Clark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clark trying to control but Player postures up.
Player missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Player winds up and cracks Clark with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clark connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Player throws a sloppy head kick and Clark moves out of range easily.
Player looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Player on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Player slips the punch.
Player throws a low kick but Clark moves out of range easily.
Clark was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Player tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Player finds it's way round the side to connect with Clark's head.
A left lands for Clark.
Player looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Player drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Clark defends it well.
Player will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from Player.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Player comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Clark!
Eddie Clark seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Declan Sweeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by Arise . Sweeney has chosen Four Star Mary - Pain 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 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernesto Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan Sweeney!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira clinches up with Sweeney and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Sweeney.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliveira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Declan Sweeney has been cut.
Sweeney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sweeney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sweeney looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Sweeney blocks it.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Sweeney swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sweeney misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira lands a right hand.
Sweeney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Oliveira.
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sweeney wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sweeney scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Ernesto Oliveira has been cut.
Sweeney misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Sweeney has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Sweeney controls his hands.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Sweeney.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sweeney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliveira.
Oliveira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Oliveira.
Sweeney is rocked!
Sweeney throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Sweeney wants a takedown but no success here.
Ernesto Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Declan Sweeney.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sweeney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sweeney takes one to the chin there.
Sweeney is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Sweeney moved out of range.
Sweeney seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sweeney misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Sweeney throws a solid leg kick but Oliveira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sweeney.
Sweeney blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Oliveira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oliveira jabs at Sweeney's body.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira is looking to control Sweeney's arms but Sweeney gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliveira has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That has opened up Declan Sweeney's cut even more.
Sweeney misses with some punches.
Oliveira keeps control of Sweeney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oliveira prevents Sweeney from breaking the clinch.
Sweeney lands with a light punch inside.
Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Sweeney.
Sweeney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sweeney working aggressively here.
Sweeney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sweeney.
Sweeney lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Sweeney can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Oliveira cracks Sweeney with a nice body shot.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sweeney blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Sweeney misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sweeney.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Sweeney lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliveira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sweeney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Sweeney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Sweeney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sweeney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sweeney blocking some punches.
Sweeney is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oliveira is defending well.
Sweeney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesto Oliveira dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Oliveira lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sweeney will feel that in the morning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sweeney.
Sweeney throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sweeney gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch.
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sweeney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira pushes Sweeney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sweeney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Oliveira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliveira lands with a light punch inside.
Oliveira lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sweeney to his knees! Oliveira keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernesto Oliveira!
Ernesto Oliveira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Declan Sweeney spoke after the fight, saying 'It feels so good to get a big victory tonight, I want to thank my sponsors, my fans my fam....... Hey what??? What do you mean I didn't win??? This is an outrage!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arvydas Sabonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wei Pei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabonis comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown - Superbad. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Arvydas Sabonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wei Pei!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabonis swings for the body but Pei moves out of range.
Pei just misses with a punch to the body.
Sabonis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pei has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sabonis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pei counters with a crisp one two that drops Sabonis! Pei thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sabonis to his feet! Sabonis is in big trouble!
Sabonis is rocked!
Sabonis doesn't manage to clinch there - Pei circles away.
Sabonis throws a head kick but Pei moves out of range.
Pei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sabonis lands with a kick to the temple. Pei shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pei throws a looping overhand right but Sabonis ducks down to avoid it.
Sabonis tries to counter by clinching up but Pei breaks away and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabonis doesn't manage to clinch there - Pei circles away.
Sabonis swings widly with a right hand
and Pei counters with a huge left! Sabonis is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pei isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sabonis from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wei Pei!
Wei Pei thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bowser Stormcrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juji Gatame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatame is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Storm. Bowser Stormcrow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowser Stormcrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juji Gatame!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gatame misses.
Good exchange - Gatame coming out on top.
Stormcrow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gatame checks a low kick from Stormcrow.
Gatame feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stormcrow's calf.
Stormcrow avoids a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bowser Stormcrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gatame.
Stormcrow works the jab nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Gatame. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gatame.
A lazy left from Gatame finds it's target.
Gatame lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gatame slips a straight right by Stormcrow.
Gatame digs a good hook to Stormcrow's body.
Stormcrow misses the shot to the body.
Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stormcrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormcrow takes a swing at Gatame's ribcage but misses.
Stormcrow digs a good body shot into Gatame's ribs.
Gatame tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stormcrow is able to avoid easily.
As Gatame tries to get set, Stormcrow tries to push him back and clinch up but Gatame manages to avoid the attempt.
Gatame scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stormcrow in his tracks.
Some bone on bone action there as Stormcrow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gatame lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stormcrow wants to land a leg kick but Gatame is out of range.
Gatame throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Gatame is just out of range.
Stormcrow keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gatame ducks under a wild hook from Stormcrow.
A shot to the liver by Stormcrow. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stormcrow throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Stormcrow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stormcrow is looking to wear down Gatame with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Stormcrow tenderised Gatame's leg. Gatame is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bowser Stormcrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stormcrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gatame looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gatame scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stormcrow in his tracks.
Stormcrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gatame throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stormcrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stormcrow misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Stormcrow's head coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stormcrow misses with a hook.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot.
Gatame drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stormcrow defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow throws out a leg kick but Gatame moves out of range and Stormcrow only half commits.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And Gatame tries to counter it with a takedown but Stormcrow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stormcrow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gatame to score with a decent uppercut.
Jab from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick that misses.
Gatame lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gatame walks into a straight right hand from Stormcrow.
Gatame slips a straight right by Stormcrow.
Gatame thows a leg kick but Stormcrow checks it
and Stormcrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gatame avoids the body shot from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow is looking to clinch but Gatame is avoiding it.
Gatame throws a head kick that misses.
Gatame scoring well with a low kick there.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gatame.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Gatame moves out of range.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot.
Gatame misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stormcrow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stormcrow cracks Gatame with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gatame uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stormcrow.
Gatame is looking to chop away at Stormcrow's legs.
Stormcrow walks into a left hand.
Stormcrow misses with a double jab.
Stormcrow throws a body punch but Gatame moves out of range.
Gatame tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stormcrow is able to avoid easily.
Good leg kick by Gatame there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick but Gatame sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stormcrow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Bowser Stormcrow will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stormcrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatame moves away.
Stormcrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Gatame.
Stormcrow throws a shot from downtown. Gatame moves away and avoids it.
Gatame drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stormcrow defends it well.
Gatame throws a shot from downtown. Stormcrow moves away and avoids it.
Gatame keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stormcrow.
Gatame drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stormcrow defends it well.
Bowser Stormcrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Gatame keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gatame checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gatame throws a jab when Stormcrow was well out of range.
Stormcrow scores with a sloppy right hand. Gatame should have avoided that one.
Stormcrow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow avoids the head kick by Gatame.
Stormcrow is looking to counter punch.
Stormcrow scores with a sloppy right hand. Gatame should have avoided that one.
Gatame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stormcrow moves away.
Gatame connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow misses with a straight right.
Stormcrow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stormcrow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gatame counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stormcrow!
Gatame throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stormcrow works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Gatame misses with a head shot. Stormcrow uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stormcrow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stormcrow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gatame loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stormcrow pulls Gatame in close to his closed guard and prevents Gatame from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gatame lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame 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.
Stormcrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Gatame keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stormcrow motions for Gatame to come forward. Stormcrow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Gatame tries to counter it with a takedown but Stormcrow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gatame throws a shot from downtown. Stormcrow moves away and avoids it.
Gatame slips under a jab from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatame has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stormcrow.
Gatame throws a jab but it's blocked by Stormcrow.
Gatame scores with a jab to the body.
Gatame thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatame with the counter takedown but Stormcrow avoids it easily.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow misses with a looping left.
Stormcrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gatame misses with a looping right.
Stormcrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stormcrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gatame.
Stormcrow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gatame throws the left hand but Stormcrow avoids the punch easily.
Gatame attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gatame throws a hook but Stormcrow avoids it easily.
Gatame scores with a head kick. Stormcrow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stormcrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gatame tries to work over Stormcrow's front leg with a kick but Stormcrow checks it.
Stormcrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stormcrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatame drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stormcrow defends it well.
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 Bowser Stormcrow will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gatame throws a low kick but Stormcrow moves out of range easily.
Stormcrow is looking to counter punch.
Gatame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatame keeps the fight on the outside.
Gatame tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gatame throws out a powerful jab.
Stormcrow avoids a kick to the body.
Stormcrow misses the shot to the body.
Gatame feints the counter takedown.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Gatame moves out of range.
Stormcrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gatame moves away.
Gatame feints the counter takedown.
Gatame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow throws a shot from downtown. Gatame moves away and avoids it.
Gatame checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Gatame.
Gatame scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gatame avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatame with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gatame ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stormcrow stuffs the takedown.
Stormcrow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stormcrow is looking to land body kicks.
Gatame drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stormcrow defends it well.
Gatame moves out of range of the strikes.
Gatame swings for the body but Stormcrow moves out of range.
Stormcrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gatame sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stormcrow wants to slow Gatame down by chopping away at his legs.
Stormcrow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stormcrow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gatame lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow takes a swing at Gatame's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame cracks the inside of Stormcrow's front leg.
Stormcrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gatame feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stormcrow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gatame throws an elbow that misses. Stormcrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gatame's guard. Nice move by Stormcrow!
Gatame has his foot on Stormcrow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stormcrow works his way back into a safe position though.
Stormcrow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gatame is looking for a triangle but Stormcrow pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatame is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stormcrow defends well.
Gatame looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gatame keeping moving, preventing Stormcrow from controlling successfully.
Stormcrow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stormcrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatame is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gatame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Stormcrow.
A bone on bone clash there as Stormcrow blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Juji Gatame just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gatame shoots in looking for a takedown. Stormcrow tries to sprawl out of it but Gatame keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stormcrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stormcrow looks to land a right hand but Gatame moved out of range.
A slow jab from Gatame misses its intended target.
Stormcrow 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.
Stormcrow jabs Gatame to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stormcrow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gatame will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gatame has time to react.
Gatame wants to land a leg kick but Stormcrow is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gatame checks a leg kick.
Gatame moves away from the strike by Stormcrow.
A shot to the body from Gatame misses
and Stormcrow counters with a low kick, right behind Gatame 's knee.
Stormcrow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gatame is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Stormcrow misses the target.
Gatame tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gatame keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gatame cracks Stormcrow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gatame fails with a takedown attempt.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot.
Gatame tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Stormcrow misses the shot to the body.
Gatame fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bowser Stormcrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juji Gatame.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatame lands with an uppercut that bounces Stormcrow off the cage and back into range.
Gatame takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stormcrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stormcrow throws out a leg kick but Gatame moves out of range and Stormcrow only half commits.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot.
Gatame throws a hook to the side of Stormcrow's head but Stormcrow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gatame throws a right hand that misses
and Stormcrow counters with a stiff right hand.
Gatame misses with a straight right.
Stormcrow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gatame closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stormcrow quickly recovers to half guard.
Gatame takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow is trying to get back to full guard.
Gatame looks to land a strike but Stormcrow avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stormcrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatame.
Stormcrow is pulling down on Gatame's head to control his posture.
Gatame won't allow Stormcrow to sweep him here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gatame throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gatame shoots in looking for a takedown. Stormcrow tries to sprawl out of it but Gatame keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stormcrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stormcrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Stormcrow.
Gatame moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gatame has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gatame there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stormcrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gatame. That did some damage!
Gatame on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow had his way with Juji Gatame in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Gatame.
Gatame feints the counter takedown.
Stormcrow throws a body punch but Gatame moves out of range.
Stormcrow tries a low kick but Gatame avoids it.
Stormcrow lands a front kick.
Stormcrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatame ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gatame fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gatame misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatame throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stormcrow wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gatame checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Gatame.
Gatame feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stormcrows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Gatame.
Stormcrow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stormcrow feints and then cracks Gatame's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gatame down.
Stormcrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gatame throws out a leg kick but Stormcrow moves out of range and Gatame only half commits.
Stormcrow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gatame.
Gatame avoids the head kick by Stormcrow.
Gatame with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gatame uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Gatame tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stormcrow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gatame.
Nice body kick from Gatame.
Stormcrow scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stormcrow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stormcrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gatame throws out the jab.
Gatame needs to keep his hands up - Stormcrow had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gatame throws a low kick but Stormcrow moves out of range easily.
Stormcrow is looking to counter the offense by Gatame and move into the clinch.
Stormcrow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gatame throws a solid leg kick but Stormcrow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gatame.
Gatame walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Juji Gatame has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stormcrow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stormcrow wants it to stay on the feet.
Gatame thumps Stormcrow with a low kick.
Stormcrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stormcrow misses with a leg kick
and Gatame counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gatame.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow keeping moving, preventing Gatame from controlling successfully.
Stormcrow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gatame trying to control the position from guard on top but Stormcrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatame missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bowser Stormcrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stormcrow has momentary wrist control but Gatame slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stormcrow is on top in guard.
Gatame throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Juji Gatame has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gatame working a defensive guard here.
Stormcrow passes Gatame's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stormcrow works his way into side control.
Gatame wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
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 Bowser Stormcrow.
I think Stormcrow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowser Stormcrow!
A victorious Bowser Stormcrow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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