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Syn' 310: Violent Times PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant's entrance music is Alice in Chains - Rooster. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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220 lbs
26 - 16 - 0 |
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215 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant moves out of range as Thompson throws a body kick.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Grant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Grant lands with a nice body punch.
Grant tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson feints and then cracks Grant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grant down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thompson at a distance.
Thompson scores with a push kick.
Thompson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grant tries to clinch up.
Grant tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Grant misses the jab.
Grant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Grant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grant avoids the body shot from Thompson.
John Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant tries to close the distance and clinch but Thompson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Grant is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Grant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson counters with a left and a right that stings Grant.
Grant walks into a stiff left hand from Thompson.
Grant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good body shot from Grant.
Grant tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Grant back against the cage.
Thompson wants a takedown.
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!
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grant smiles and moves away.
Cody Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Grant tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.
Grant has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson.
Grant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grant has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Grant.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
Grant moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Grant pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Grant clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Thompson is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Grant up.
Grant has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson misses with punches from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson misses with an elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to control Grant but Grant is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Thompson missing with punches from the back.
Thompson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Grant has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Thompson not allowing Grant to control his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Thompson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grant throws out the jab.
Grant fails with the takedown.
Grant lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grant throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
Thompson throws the left hand but Grant avoids the punch easily.
Grant wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grant shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Grant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grant wants to clinch.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grant's sensitive parts.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Thompson.
That kick from Thompson tenderised Grant's leg. Grant is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thompson wants to land a leg kick but Grant is out of range.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Grant 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.
Grant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Grant walks forward, straight into a front kick from Thompson.
Thompson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grant wants to clinch.
Thompson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Thompson lands a leg kick that knocks Grant off balance momentarily.
Thompson feints and then cracks Grant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grant down.
Thompson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Grant is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grant swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson throws an off balance right hand
and Grant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Grant lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Grant lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grant lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Grant misses with a knee to the head.
Grant stops a takedown attempt from Thompson.
Grant can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.
Grant lands an elbow inside that Thompson shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson jumps into guard, dragging Grant to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grant defends it easily.
Grant throws a big right hand that misses.
Grant tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Grant would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thompson has his foot on Grant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grant works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grant wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
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 Cody Grant will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Thompson avoids the body shot from Grant.
Grant tries to score with a low kick but Thompson moves his leg out of the way.
Grant is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Grant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Grant off to one side.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Thompson scores with a hook.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grant tries to clinch up.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Grant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grant.
Thompson moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Grant moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Grant misses with a series of wild punches.
John Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson drags the fight down to the ground.
Grant looking to pass the guard.
Thompson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Grant escapes and throws Thompson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thompson gets back to half guard.
Grant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to take a breather but Thompson is having none of it.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Grant tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thompson controls his leg.
Thompson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thompson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Grant is on him like a limpet, forcing Thompson back against the cage.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Grant gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Grant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson is working for takedown but Grant is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cody Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson.
Thompson has hold of one of Grant's legs. Grant is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Grant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Grant!
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grant is aware though and is defending well.
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Grant uses it to pass to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Grant keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Thompson!
John Thompson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Ballad Of A Dead Soulja . Breaker is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hustlin'. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
26 - 16 - 2 |
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42
212 lbs
48 - 31 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, J Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker misses with a few strikes there.
Breaker avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Breaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia connects with the punch.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Breaker as he checks the leg kick.
Breaker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Breaker fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia lands the left hand.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia lands a nice hook to Breaker's body. Breaker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Breaker.
Breaker loads up on a big right hand but Garcia slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Garcia misses with a leg kick.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Breaker is just out of range.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Breaker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia feints and then cracks Breaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Breaker down.
Breaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Breaker lands with a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Breaker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Breaker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garcia.
Breaker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Breaker.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Garcia doesn't seem bothered though.
Garcia connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot by Garcia.
It looks like J Breaker has been cut.
Breaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Breaker. Breaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Breaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Breaker.
Garcia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Breaker takes a step back to recover.
Breaker looks winded!
Garcia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Breaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Garcia lands a head shot.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker tries to land a body kick
and Garcia counters with a crisp right hand that drops Breaker! Garcia lets Breaker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breaker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Breaker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Breaker.
Garcia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garcia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Breaker.
Garcia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Breaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breaker.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Breaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia swings for the body but Breaker moves out of range.
Breaker moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Garcia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Breaker.
Garcia staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Breaker takes one on the button.
Breaker scores with a leg kick.
Breaker swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Breaker.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breaker.
Garcia checks a leg kick nicely.
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Breaker throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.
Garcia tests Breaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on J Breaker'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.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Breaker is just out of range.
Breaker misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Roberto Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Breaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Breaker connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Breaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcia checks it well.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia jabs Breaker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Breaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Breaker thumps Garcia with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Breaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garcia's head backwards.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Breaker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A left lands for Garcia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Breaker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Breaker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garcia if he has to take too many more of those.
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Breaker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A bone on bone clash there as Breaker blocks the leg kick.
Jab by Breaker.
Breaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breaker slips under a jab.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Breaker.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Breaker slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker throws a body kick that misses.
Breaker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcia throws out the jab.
Breaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia swings for the body but Breaker moves out of range.
Breaker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Breaker misses with a looping right.
Breaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Breaker darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Breaker tries to land a leg kick but Garcia saw it coming and moves away.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Breaker misses its intended target.
Breaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Breaker misses with a body punch
and Garcia counters with a nice leg kick.
Breaker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Breaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Breaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Breaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Breaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
Breaker avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Breaker's knee but Breaker avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Breaker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Breaker throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia cracks Breaker with an open hand slap.
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!
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Breaker can do to turn this around?
Breaker tried to score with a low kick but Garcia checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Breaker. That's going to slow Garcia down.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Breaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garcia dips to his left and cracks Breaker with an uppercut!
Breaker throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Garcia - just one landing.
Breaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on J Breaker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Breaker misses with a low kick.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Breaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia moves out of range as Breaker strikes.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Breaker misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Breaker.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breaker.
Good work by Breaker as he checks the leg kick.
Garcia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Breaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Breaker manages to avoid it.
Breaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Breaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Breaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Breaker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Breaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Breaker.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Breaker's body.
Breaker swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Breaker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breaker throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
J Breaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberto Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Breaker.
Garcia is looking to slow Breaker down with leg kicks.
Breaker drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
Breaker tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Breaker back against the cage.
Breaker misses with the head strike.
Breaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Breaker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Breaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Breaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Breaker misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker lands a left hand.
Breaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Breaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Breaker fails to land.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Breaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Breaker.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Breaker - that landed with a thud.
Breaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Breaker - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Breaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Breaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Breaker fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Breaker tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Breaker back against the cage.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Breaker fails to land.
Breaker lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Breaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Breaker throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to J Breaker.
I think Garcia 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Garcia!
A victorious Roberto Garcia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoran Miloshevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makao Matsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miloshevich comes to the cage accompanied by Kosovskiy front. Matsumoto has chosen Sepultura - Territory as his entrance music. Zoran Miloshevich could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Makao Matsumoto's chin.
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210 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoran Miloshevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Makao Matsumoto!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miloshevich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miloshevich tries to clinch up
and Matsumoto counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Miloshevich's guard now.
Matsumoto is pushing down on Miloshevich's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miloshevich is fighting to maintain full guard but Matsumoto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matsumoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miloshevich trying to control but Matsumoto postures up.
Miloshevich keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsumoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matsumoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matsumoto wants to free his trapped foot but Miloshevich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miloshevich wants to control but Matsumoto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miloshevich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miloshevich is trying to stand.
Matsumoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matsumoto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Miloshevich reverses the position - he's now on top in Matsumoto's guard.
Matsumoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matsumoto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Miloshevich has picked Matsumoto up and slammed him! Matsumoto can't keep hold of the triangle and Miloshevich manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto is looking for a sweep.
Matsumoto struggling a bit here.
Matsumoto is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Miloshevich is staying active.
Matsumoto is looking for a sweep.
Miloshevich trying to control the position but Matsumoto is working away.
Matsumoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matsumoto is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Matsumoto wants to get back to full guard.
Miloshevich tries to stand and escape but Matsumoto is controlling the position.
Miloshevich prevents Matsumoto from improving his position.
Matsumoto is looking to control Miloshevich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matsumoto avoid being mounted?
Miloshevich prevents Matsumoto from improving his position.
Matsumoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matsumoto is on top in guard.
Miloshevich keeping full guard, as Matsumoto tries to pass.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Miloshevich keeps moving.
Matsumoto looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miloshevich is trying to keep Matsumoto in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makao Matsumoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Matsumoto swings for the body but Miloshevich moves out of range.
Miloshevich looks to clinch
and Matsumoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miloshevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsumoto.
Matsumoto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miloshevich tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Matsumoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsumoto works Miloshevich's body with a nice hook.
Matsumoto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miloshevich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matsumoto connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsumoto thows a body shot but no joy.
Matsumoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich wants to clinch but Matsumoto slips to the side
and Matsumoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Miloshevich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Matsumoto counters with a straight right hand.
Miloshevich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsumoto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miloshevich moves to clinch but Matsumoto breaks away
and Matsumoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miloshevich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matsumoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miloshevich moves away.
A swing and a miss from Miloshevich.
Miloshevich misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich drives through and clinches with Matsumoto against the cage.
Matsumoto is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miloshevich to keep the fight standing.
Miloshevich tries to throw a body punch but Matsumoto avoids it by throwing Miloshevich back against the cage.
Miloshevich lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Makao Matsumoto has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Miloshevich.
Matsumoto is looking for a takedown.
Miloshevich throws an elbow that misses.
Matsumoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zoran Miloshevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Makao Matsumoto.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miloshevich.
Matsumoto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Miloshevich is defending well.
Miloshevich lands a shoulder strike.
Matsumoto tries a body shot but Miloshevich blocks it.
Miloshevich lands an elbow just above Matsumoto 's eye.
Matsumoto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miloshevich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Miloshevich throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miloshevich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Matsumoto blocks an elbow strike.
Matsumoto goes for a takedown attempt but Miloshevich pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miloshevich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miloshevich moves to clinch but Matsumoto breaks away
and Matsumoto counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Matsumoto won't allow Miloshevich to get back to his feet.
Miloshevich looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matsumoto wants to control from the top but Miloshevich keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsumoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Miloshevich is retaining full guard.
Miloshevich keeping moving, preventing Matsumoto from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miloshevich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsumoto throws a sloppy strike and Miloshevich has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Matsumoto is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Miloshevich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zoran Miloshevich!
Zoran Miloshevich thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leif Nygard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Jangles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nygard comes to the cage accompanied by Dread Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. 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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200 lbs
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194 lbs
18 - 6 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Nygard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Jangles!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nygard throws a leg kick but Jangles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jangles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jangles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jangles slips under a jab from Nygard.
Nygard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jangles. Nygard shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jangles.
Jangles scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nygard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jangles has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nygard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nygard is breathing heavily.
Jangles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nygard.
Nygard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jangles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nygard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jangles.
Nygard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nygard throws a looping overhand right but Jangles ducks down to avoid it.
Jangles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Leif Nygard has been cut.
Nygard looks to score with a jab to the body but Jangles is just out of range.
Nygard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jangles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jangles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jangles lands a really nice looking cross but Nygard seems unphased.
Jangles lands with a right hand.
Nygard is rocked!
Leif Nygard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nygard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Jangles.
Nygard walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Nygard limp body while Jangles jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lester Jangles!
Lester Jangles thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Allen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawashima throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawashima.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kawashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawashima scores with a push kick.
Kawashima slips under a jab.
Allen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kawashima takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawashima.
Allen lands with a right hand.
It looks like Eiji Kawashima has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kawashima.
Allen throws a hook but Kawashima avoids it easily.
Allen keeps Kawashima at a distance using the push kick.
Kawashima pushes Allen away with a front kick.
Allen misses with a kick to the body.
Kawashima moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Allen takes a swing at Kawashima's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen throws a push kick but Kawashima slaps the foot to one side.
Allen checks a low kick from Kawashima.
Allen throws a right and a left that Kawashima avoids nicely.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Allen checks a low kick from Kawashima.
Allen scores with a jab.
Kawashima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Allen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kawashima explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kawashima scores with a sloppy right hand. Allen should have avoided that one.
Kawashima moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawashima throws a front kick aimed at Allen's knee but Allen avoids it well.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawashima is just out of range.
Kawashima ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kawashima scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawashima scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Allen blocks a low kick nicely.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawashima moves away.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Kawashima saw that one coming.
Allen scores with a nice head shot.
Allen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kawashima. That did some damage!
Allen blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawashima. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Barry Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Kawashima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allen can pounce on him.
Allen walks into a jab.
A lazy left from Kawashima finds it's target.
Kawashima scores with a decent looking hook.
A leg kick checked by Allen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Kawashima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Allen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kawashima.
Kawashima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kawashima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Kawashima misses the jab.
Kawashima tries to work over Allen's front leg with a kick but Allen checks it.
Allen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawashima's head.
Kawashima lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kawashima lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Allen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Kawashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen misses with a kick to the body.
Kawashima drops his hands momentarily and Allen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kawashima thuds a left hand into Allen's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen wants to land a leg kick but Kawashima is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Good work by Allen as he checks the leg kick.
Kawashima looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allen blocks a jab.
Kawashima connects with an inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Allen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kawashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawashima lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kawashima.
Allen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Kawashima misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kawashima feints and then cracks Allen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allen down.
Allen avoids a kick to the body.
Allen misses the jab.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Kawashima counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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 Eiji Kawashima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eiji Kawashima's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Allen.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawashima moves away from the strike by Allen.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Kawashima counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Allen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawashima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Allen. That did some damage!
Allen misses with a low kick.
Allen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawashima is just out of range.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kawashima is looking to chop away at Allen's legs.
Allen misses with a hook.
Allen is looking to score with low kicks.
Allen misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Kawashima.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen misses with a body kick.
Allen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Allen.
Kawashima bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Allen's head.
Allen connects with an inside leg kick.
Allen throws the left hand but Kawashima avoids the punch easily.
Allen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kawashimas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kawashima connects with an inside leg kick.
Kawashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawashima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kawashima thuds his shin into the meat of Allen's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Allen. That snapped Kawashima's head back.
Allen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kawashima eats them both and turns towards Allen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kawashima is rocked!
Kawashima lands a nice looking body kick.
Oh Kawashima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kawashima moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eiji Kawashima is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen cracks Kawashima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kawashima swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Allen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Kawashima misses with a looping left.
Kawashima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kawashima seems to have got his legs back now.
Allen throws a leg kick but Kawashima moved away.
Kawashima stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Allen scores with a nice strike.
Allen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Kawashima 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.
Allen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Allen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kawashima swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters circling a little - Kawashima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Allen with a jab.
Allen throws a leg kick which misses Kawashima's front leg but catches the back leg as Kawashima tries to avoid it.
Allen swings for the body but Kawashima moves out of range.
Kawashima throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen takes a swing at Kawashima's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Kawashima.
An inside leg kick lands from Kawashima.
Allen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kawashima connects with an inside leg kick.
Kawashima keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kawashima lands a leg kick that knocks Allen off balance momentarily.
Allen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kawashima.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen throws a combination that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Kawashima counters with a head kick. That will keep Allen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Allen fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawashima connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Allen momentarily.
Allen throws a series of punches but Kawashima avoids them all with ease.
Allen is breathing heavily.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Kawashima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima keeps Allen at a distance using the push kick.
Kawashima tries to score with a low kick but Allen moves his leg out of the way.
Kawashima throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kawashima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allen works Kawashima's body with a nice hook.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kawashima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kawashima connects with a looping right hand.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Allen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kawashima feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Allen blocks the body kick.
Allen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kawashima slips a straight right by Allen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eiji Kawashima dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eiji Kawashima's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kawashima throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Allen misses the jab.
Kawashima lands a jab-cross combination.
Kawashima misses with a leg kick.
Kawashima's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allen under the eye.
Kawashima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kawashima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kawashima misses with an uppercut. Allen saw that one coming.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kawashima can pounce on him.
Kawashima wants to land a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Kawashima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kawashima connects with a body shot.
Kawashima lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick from Kawashima misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima is looking to score with low kicks.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Kawashima counters with a slapping leg kick.
Allen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kawashima walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Allen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kawashima cracks Allen with a good jab.
Allen tries to move into range but Kawashima moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Allen.
Kawashima throws a shot to the body.
Kawashima tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A clash of legs there as Allen blocks the low kick.
Kawashima lands an overhand right.
Allen lands a jab.
Good work by Kawashima as he checks the leg kick.
Allen avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands a jab to Kawashima's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kawashima. That's going to slow Allen down.
Kawashima slips a straight right by Allen.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawashima manages to avoid it.
Barry Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawashima connects with a leg kick. Allen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Kawashima moved out of range.
Kawashima checks a leg kick.
Kawashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawashima.
Kawashima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Kawashima scores with a four punch combination!
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kawashima scoring well with a low kick there.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawashima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima scores with a nice strike.
Allen throws a right and a left that Kawashima avoids nicely.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawashima throws a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Allen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawashima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawashima throws a leg kick which misses Allen's front leg but catches the back leg as Allen tries to avoid it.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Kawashima fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawashima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kawashima moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawashima moves away.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawashima.
Kawashima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kawashima.
The fighters circle momentarily. Allen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawashima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawashima counters with a straight right hand.
Kawashima throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kawashima lands a jab to the nose.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawashima.
Kawashima scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Allen misses.
Kawashima tries to land a front kick but Allen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kawashima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kawashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kawashima feints and then cracks Allen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allen down.
Eiji Kawashima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eiji Kawashima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kawashima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eiji Kawashima!
Our winner, Eiji Kawashima, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bucky The Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patton's entrance music is Marilyn Manson - Born Villain . A fine choice. The Badger has chosen Jump Around as his entrance music. Michael Patton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 3, fighting out of New York, Bucky The Badger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Badger wants to clinch up but Patton keeps it at a distance.
Patton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Patton thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Badger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Badger lands a front kick.
The Badger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Patton's hands.
The Badger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Badger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Badger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from The Badger.
The Badger cracks Patton with an open hand slap.
Patton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Badger 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.
Patton just misses with a punch to the body.
Patton throws out a leg kick but The Badger moves out of range and Patton only half commits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Badger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for The Badger.
The Badger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Patton.
The Badger lands with a good body shot.
The Badger blocks the body kick.
The Badger throws a good cross that connects.
Patton lunges at The Badger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Badger's hand.
The Badger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Badger throws a shot from downtown. Patton moves away and avoids it.
Patton ducks right into an uppercut from The Badger.
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!
Patton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Badger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Badger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Patton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Badger misses the shot to the body.
Patton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton connects with a right hand. The Badger shakes it off.
The Badger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Badger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Badger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Badger looks for the body kick but Patton saw that one coming.
The Badger scores with a nice head shot.
Patton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Patton connects with a leg kick. The Badger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Patton throws an overhand right that lands on The Badger's shoulder, as The Badger tries to avoid the shot.
The Badger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patton.
Patton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Badger can pounce on him.
The Badger throws a lazy uppercut
and Patton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Badger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Patton's calf.
The Badger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Patton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton walks into a left hand.
The Badger connects with a crisp jab.
Patton slips a jab from The Badger.
The Badger tries to clinch there but Patton circles away.
A head kick misses from The Badger.
Patton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from The Badger is predictable there
and Patton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Patton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Badger misses the jab.
The Badger misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Badger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Badger cracks a nice hook into Patton's ribs.
The Badger rushes Patton and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Badger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Badger misses with some punches.
Patton blocks the elbow strike.
Patton prevents the takedown attempt.
The Badger prevents a body shot from Patton.
The Badger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Patton.
The Badger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Badger's elbow.
The Badger has a couple of punches blocked by Patton.
The Badger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bucky The Badger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Patton avoids a kick to the body.
Patton throws a jab when The Badger was well out of range.
The Badger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patton momentarily.
The Badger misses with a lunging right hand
and Patton counters with a good low kick that The Badger was not able to check.
The Badger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by The Badger!
The Badger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patton moves out of range of the leg kick from The Badger.
The Badger looks to land a left hand but Patton moved out of range nicely.
The Badger connects with the punch.
The Badger tries to clinch but Patton is having none of it.
Good exchange - The Badger coming out on top.
Patton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger throws a lazy right hand but Patton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Badger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Badger throws a head kick but Patton moves out of range.
Patton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Badger throws out a leg kick but Patton moves out of range and The Badger only half commits.
The Badger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Badger closes the distance but Patton moves to the side
and Patton counters with a leg kick.
Patton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Patton swinging wildly here.
The Badger cracks Patton with a good jab.
Bucky The Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton is looking to land body kicks.
The Badger fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Badger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Patton.
Patton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Badger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Patton. Patton obviously looking to wear him down.
The Badger walks into a straight right hand from Patton.
Nice uppercut lands for The Badger. That snapped Patton's head back.
Patton avoids a kick to the body.
The Badger throws out a leg kick but Patton moves out of range and The Badger only half commits.
The Badger lands a jab to the head.
Patton walks into a left hand.
The Badger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patton.
Patton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Patton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patton. The Badger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - The Badger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Badger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Badger avoids the head kick by Patton.
That kick from Patton tenderised The Badger's leg. The Badger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The Badger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patton with a jab.
Patton misses with a body shot.
The Badger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bucky The Badger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patton throws a low kick but it's checked well by The Badger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Badger. The Badger obviously looking to wear him down.
The Badger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Patton checks it well.
The Badger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Badger manages to avoid it.
A jab from Patton finds it's way through The Badger's defenses.
A big left from The Badger misses.
Patton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Badger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Badger cracks Patton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Badger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patton throws a leg kick that misses.
The Badger staying out of range there.
The Badger thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from The Badger misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bucky The Badger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The Badger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patton circles away quickly and effectively.
Patton walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Badger.
Patton takes one to the side of the head.
The Badger moves into the clinch.
The Badger missing with knees to the body.
Patton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Badger slips under a jab from Patton.
Patton misses with a kick to the body.
Patton swings for the body but The Badger moves out of range.
The Badger throws a leg kick but Patton sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Badger lands with a thumping leg kick.
The Badger jabs at Patton's body.
The Badger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patton manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Badger tries to clinch up but Patton circles away and keeps his distance.
Patton avoids the head kick by The Badger.
The Badger throws a good cross that connects.
Patton avoids the head kick by The Badger.
Patton gets tackled into the cage by The Badger. The Badger maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from The Badger as the two fighters clinch.
The Badger throws a head punch that misses.
Patton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Badger lands an elbow just above Patton 's eye.
A short right from Patton.
The Badger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Badger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patton or not.
Patton is trying to break free.
Michael Patton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Badger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Patton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Patton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patton avoids the elbow strike from The Badger, against the cage.
The Badger misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Badger pushes off an throws an elbow but Patton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Patton avoiding damage as The Badger throws knees to the body.
The Badger misses with an elbow strike.
Patton can't find room to land a body shot as The Badger controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Badger.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Patton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Badger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton is trying to maintain a safe position but The Badger gets an underhook and turns Patton into the cage.
Patton stops a takedown attempt from The Badger.
The Badger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Patton avoids it.
Patton takes an elbow to the temple.
The Badger using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Patton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Patton can't find room to land a body shot as The Badger controls the action.
Patton pushes The Badger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Patton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Patton throws a punch but it's blocked by The Badger.
Patton blocks an uppercut.
The Badger can't find room to land a body shot as Patton controls the action.
The Badger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Patton or not.
Patton looking to stall.
The Badger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Badger putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Patton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bucky The Badger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Badger lands with a short shot to the head.
The Badger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Badger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patton breaks from the clinch.
The Badger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Badger tries to land a leg kick but Patton saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from The Badger misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Badger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Badger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bucky The Badger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Badger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bucky The Badger!
Bucky The Badger gave a mention to Milwaukee's Best Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blood Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and K.J. Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). J. Choi. Chooooooooon! I think Bane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad Blood. Choi has chosen Future ft. Drake Juicy J Meek Mill Rick Ross - Shit (remix) as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blood Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, K.J. Choi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi misses with a body kick.
Choi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bane.
Choi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bane thumps Choi with a low kick.
Choi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A good leg kick by Bane.
A swing and a miss from Bane.
Bane lands a slapping body shot.
Bane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Bane.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Bane moves out of range easily.
Bane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bane with a jab.
Bane bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Choi looks winded!
Bane misses with a body shot.
Bane misses with a head kick.
Bane attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No joy there for Bane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab lands there for Bane.
Choi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like K.J. Choi has been cut.
Blood Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Choi's calf.
Bane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bane misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bane.
Bane connects with a solid leg kick.
Bane throws a head kick but Choi moves out of range.
Bane cracks Choi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Choi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Bane pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Choi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blood Bane!
Our winner, Blood Bane, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiy Sklyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tao might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting. Sklyar has chosen Scarface - No Tears as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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140 lbs
33 - 9 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yang Tao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Sergiy Sklyar!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sklyar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sklyar blocks the leg kick.
Sklyar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tao misses with an uppercut
and Sklyar counters with a shoot takedown. Tao fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tao wants to stand and escape but Sklyar is having none of it.
Tao wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sklyar throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sklyar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sklyar stops Tao from standing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tao wants to sweep here but Sklyar controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar looking to pass the guard.
Tao wants to stand up but Sklyar is controlling him.
Sklyar postures up in Tao's guard and throws a big left but Tao blocks it.
Tao keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.
Tao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sklyar is in close to Tao's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tao wants to sweep but no luck.
Sklyar throws an elbow that misses. Tao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sklyar's guard. Nice move by Tao!
Sklyar working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao wants to stand and escape but instead Sklyar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sklyar throwing strikes from guard but Tao blocks nicely.
Sklyar postures up and lands a big shot to Tao's brow.
Sklyar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sklyar trying to control but Tao is working from the bottom.
Sklyar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tao regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sklyar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar throws a strike but Tao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tao is looking to stand up but Sklyar won't let him.
Sklyar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tao wants to control from the top but Sklyar keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sklyar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tao won't allow Sklyar to sweep him here.
Sklyar has Tao pulled in close to control his posture.
We've been hearing that Tao has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sklyar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sklyar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sklyar checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sklyar throws a good cross that connects.
Tao slips a jab from Sklyar.
Sklyar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tao. Tao obviously looking to wear him down.
Sklyar scores with a nice head shot.
Tao scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Sklyar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tao misses with a low kick.
Sklyar is looking to slow Tao down with leg kicks.
Tao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sklyar was well out of range. Poor timing from Tao.
Sklyar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sklyar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tao.
Nice straight punches there by Sklyar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sklyar.
Sklyar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sklyar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tao.
Yang Tao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tao misses its intended target.
Tao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sklyar. That did some damage!
Tao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sklyar.
Sklyar dips to his left and cracks Tao with an uppercut!
Sklyar tries to land a leg kick but Tao saw it coming and moves away.
Sklyar checks a leg kick.
Sklyar takes a swing at Tao's ribcage but misses.
Sklyar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tao looks to land a left hand but Sklyar moved out of range nicely.
Tao looks to land a body kick but Sklyar moved away.
Sklyar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tao misses with a leg kick.
Sklyar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tao throws a leg kick which misses Sklyar's front leg but catches the back leg as Sklyar tries to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Sklyar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sklyar has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tao.
Sklyar misses with an uppercut.
Tao fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sklyar checks it well.
Yang Tao is winning the standup battle so far.
Tao throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sklyar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tao won't be happy with that.
Sklyar throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Tao works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Tao is controlling Sklyar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tao tries to kick Sklyar off but Sklyar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Sklyar there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar is trying to control. Tao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sklyar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sklyar is pressing down on Tao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tao is holding on for now.
Sklyar working Tao over with strikes.
Tao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sklyar is keen to just control but Tao is a slippery customer.
Tao is trying to control but can't.
Sklyar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao is trying to stand back up but Sklyar is controlling him
Sklyar is looking to take a break and control but Tao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sklyar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sklyar is pressing down on Tao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tao is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sklyar winds up and cracks Tao with a swinging punch 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!
Sklyar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tao throws a right hand that misses
so Sklyar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sklyar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sklyar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tao pulls Sklyar in close to prevent any damage.
Tao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sklyar throwing strikes but missing.
Tao pulls Sklyar in to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sklyar stopping the sweep attempt from Tao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar is looking to work some ground and pound but Tao has wrist control.
Tao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sklyar throws a strike but Tao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tao wants to get up but he can't break Sklyar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sklyar is controlling Tao's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao wants to stand but Sklyar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tao preventing the sweep.
Sklyar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sergiy Sklyar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tao blocks the strikes from Sklyar.
Sklyar tries to get to full guard but Tao has control of the leg.
Tao seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao not doing much here.
Sklyar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tao wants to stand but Sklyar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tao wants to stand and escape but instead Sklyar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sklyar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sklyar throws a big right hand that misses.
Sklyar wants to control from the top but Tao keeps moving.
Tao pulls Sklyar in close to prevent any damage.
Sklyar looking to pass the guard.
Tao is looking to stand up but Sklyar isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sklyar trying to control but Tao is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sklyar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tao wants to land a leg kick but Sklyar is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Sklyar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tao tries to score with a low kick but Sklyar moves his leg out of the way.
Sklyar avoids a kick to the body.
Tao throws a leg kick that misses.
Sklyar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tao lands a jab to Sklyar's midsection.
Tao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sklyar throws out a powerful jab.
Sklyar lands a leg kick that knocks Tao off balance momentarily.
Sklyar throws a low kick but Tao avoids it.
Tao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tao wants to slow Sklyar down by chopping away at his legs.
Tao looks for the body kick but Sklyar saw that one coming.
Sklyar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tao circles away quickly and effectively.
Sklyar fails with a takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sklyar, right into the meat.
Tao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sklyar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tao won't be happy with that.
Tao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sklyar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tao defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklyar misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tao is looking to reverse the position.
Sklyar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tao is avoiding damage well.
Sklyar throws an elbow but Tao slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sklyar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tao is avoiding damage well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sklyar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sklyar tries to score with some ground and pound. Tao controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sklyar wants to take a breather but Tao manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sklyar.
Sklyar wants to pass the guard but Tao is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar postures up in Tao's guard and throws a big left but Tao blocks it.
Tao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sklyar stops Tao from standing up.
Sklyar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sklyar is looking to work some ground and pound but Tao has wrist control.
Sklyar throws a big right hand that misses.
Tao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sklyar wants to pass the guard but Tao is keeping the position.
Tao wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.
Sklyar tries to free his leg and advance position but Tao is retaining full guard.
Tao wants to stand but Sklyar is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sklyar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tao keeping moving, preventing Sklyar from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiy Sklyar dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick misses from Sklyar.
Tao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tao.
Tao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sklyar looks for a takedown but Tao sprawls well.
Nice shot by Sklyar.
Sklyar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sklyar lands with a nice body punch.
Sklyar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tao moves away.
Tao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tao tries to land a leg kick but Sklyar saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sklyar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sklyar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sklyar misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Tao.
A jab lands there for Sklyar.
Sklyar tries for a takedown but Tao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sklyar shoots in for a double leg but Tao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yang Tao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergiy Sklyar.
Sklyar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tao throws a solid leg kick but Sklyar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tao.
Sklyar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tao lunges at Sklyar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sklyar's hand.
Tao throws a leg kick that misses.
Sklyar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yang Tao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sklyar.
Tao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sklyar's head backwards.
Sklyar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tao tries to land a front kick but Sklyar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Sklyar blocks the leg kick.
Sklyar lands with a hook. Tao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tao throws a leg kick that misses.
Tao attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sklyar throws a leg kick which misses Tao's front leg but catches the back leg as Tao tries to avoid it.
Sklyar slips a straight right by Tao.
Tao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sklyar.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sklyar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tao.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sklyar, as that shot connected.
Sklyar ducks under a wild hook from Tao.
A leg kick checked by Tao.
Sklyar tries to land a front kick but Tao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sklyar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tao eats them both and turns towards Sklyar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sklyar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tao throws a push kick but Sklyar slaps the foot to one side.
Sklyar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sklyar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sklyar looking to pass the guard.
Tao wants to get back to his feet but Sklyar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sklyar postures up in Tao's guard and throws a big left but Tao blocks it.
Sklyar throws a big elbow that misses.
Tao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sklyar passes into half guard.
Sklyar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tao!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergiy Sklyar.
I've got Sklyar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiy Sklyar!
Sergiy Sklyar is the new welterweight champion!
Sergiy Sklyar made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Drunk sliders = win fight'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Gamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamer comes into a darkened arena with his song building. krolithika kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragon Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Gamer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slayer.
Gamer throws a low kick but Slayer avoids it.
Gamer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gamer misses with a low kick.
Gamer 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.
Gamer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slayer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slayer looks to land a right hand but Gamer moved out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Slayer blocks the leg kick.
Slayer connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Gamer blocks the low kick.
Gamer sizes up Slayer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slayer. Gamer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gamer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gamer throws a leg kick but Slayer checks it.
Gamer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gamer misses with a leg kick.
Gamer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gamer ducks under a wild hook from Slayer.
Slayer slips under a jab from Gamer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slayer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gamer breaks from the clinch.
Slayer avoids the head kick by Gamer.
Slayer connects with an inside leg kick.
Gamer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gamer throws a head kick but Slayer moves out of range.
Gamer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slayer is looking to land body kicks.
Gamer throws a head kick but Slayer moves out of range.
Gamer misses with a low kick.
Slayer throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayer looks to throw the jab but Gamer is out of range.
Slayer thows a body shot but no joy.
Gamer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Slayer can pounce on him.
Slayer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gamer counters with a nice uppercut.
Slayer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slayer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gamer misses with a low kick.
Gamer throws a jab but it's blocked by Slayer.
A clash of legs there as Slayer blocks the low kick.
Slayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Gamer is just out of range.
Slayer avoids the head kick by Gamer.
Gamer motions for Slayer to come forward. Gamer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Gamer.
Slayer misses the jab.
Gamer throws a leg kick which misses Slayer's front leg but catches the back leg as Slayer tries to avoid it.
Slayer cracks Gamer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Edward Gamer has been cut.
Dragon Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slayer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Gamer.
Gamer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Slayer tries to bum rush Gamer with a series of wild strikes but Gamer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gamer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer scores with a jab to the body.
Slayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slayer swings for the body but Gamer moves out of range.
Gamer cracks Slayer with an open hand slap.
Gamer swings widly with a right hand
and Slayer counters with a shoot takedown. Gamer fights it but they end up in guard.
Slayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gamer trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gamer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamer is adopting a defensive guard.
Gamer keeping full guard, as Slayer tries to pass.
Slayer wants to control from the top but Gamer keeps moving.
Slayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gamer is pulling down on Slayer's head to control his posture.
Gamer is trying to control the position but Slayer postures up.
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 Dragon Slayer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Gamer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Gamer.
Gamer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gamer throws a sloppy head kick and Slayer moves out of range easily.
Gamer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gamer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slayer's calf.
Gamer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gamer throws a hook to the side of Slayer's head but Slayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gamer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gamer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edward Gamer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slayer throws the left hand but Gamer avoids the punch easily.
Slayer throws a leg kick which misses Gamer's front leg but catches the back leg as Gamer tries to avoid it.
Slayer is looking to slow Gamer down with leg kicks.
Slayer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gamer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gamer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slayer.
Gamer misses with a low kick.
Gamer throws a jab when Slayer was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer scores with a nice body kick.
Slayer checks a low kick from Gamer.
Slayer scores with a body shot.
Gamer is breathing heavily.
Slayer connects with a crisp jab.
Slayer looks for the body kick but Gamer saw that one coming.
Gamer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slayer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gamer. That did some damage!
Slayer with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gamer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slayer avoids the head kick by Gamer.
Good standup being displayed there by Slayer as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Slayer.
Gamer is rocked!
Slayer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gamer is still on wobbly legs! Can Slayer finish him?
Slayer lands with a good body shot.
Slayer catches Gamer with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Gamer forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dragon Slayer!
Dragon Slayer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeniy Malkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malkin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Heavy - How You Like Me Now?. Styles has chosen Wrecking Ball 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, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Evgeniy Malkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Styles!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malkin shoots in and drives through. Styles sprawls well.
Styles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malkin is out of range and Styles settles back down.
Malkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Styles misses with a kick to the body.
Styles lands the left hand.
Styles blocks a head kick by Malkin.
Malkin digs a good body shot into Styles's ribs.
Malkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Malkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Malkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Styles throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malkin slips under a jab from Styles.
Styles misses with a hook. Malkin ducked under it nicely.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick
and Malkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Styles won't be happy with that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Styles sneaks back into half guard.
Styles is looking to improve his position.
Styles keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Styles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Styles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malkin wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
Malkin is fighting to break Styles's control of his arms but Styles is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Malkin wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles working a defensive guard here.
Evgeniy Malkin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Styles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malkin manages to avoid it.
Styles checks a low kick from Malkin.
Styles gets caught flat footed, as Malkin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Styles controlling Malkin's posture.
Styles trying to keep a closed guard but Malkin is proving a slippery customer.
Styles managing to control the position.
Malkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to control the position.
Devin Styles has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Styles checks a low kick from Malkin.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Styles throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Styles missing with a left hand there. Malkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Styles digs a good body shot into Malkin's ribs.
Styles moves out of range as Malkin throws a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Styles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Styles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Styles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malkin. Malkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Styles wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Malkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malkin lands with a hook. Styles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Styles looks to land a body kick but Malkin moved away.
Styles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Styles misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Styles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malkin.
Styles throws a leg kick but Malkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Styles throws a sloppy head kick and Malkin moves out of range easily.
Styles throws a jab when Malkin was well out of range.
Malkin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Styles is out of range and Malkin settles back down.
Malkin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Malkin tries to move into range but Styles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malkin checks the leg kick.
Styles takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malkin defending well as Styles loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Malkin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Styles darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Styles blocks the leg kick.
Styles looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkin is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Styles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Styles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Styles.
Malkin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Styles throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Malkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Styles throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Styles tries to land a leg kick but Malkin saw it coming and moves away.
Malkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Styles blocks a head kick by Malkin.
Malkin misses with a looping left.
Styles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Styles blocks the body kick.
Malkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Styles misses with a looping right.
Malkin motions for Styles to come forward. Malkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malkin throws the kick towards the body but Styles avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Styles. Malkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malkin. Styles does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles scores with a leg kick.
Malkin 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.
Styles controls Malkin momentarily but Malkin frees himself.
Styles is pulling down on Malkin's head. It's preventing any offense from Malkin, at least for the moment.
Malkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Styles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Devin Styles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Styles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Styles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malkin checks a low kick from Styles.
Malkin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malkin delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Styles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Malkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Malkin misses with a body kick.
Malkin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Styles manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Malkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
Styles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Styles is controlling Malkin's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Styles trying to keep a closed guard but Malkin is proving a slippery customer.
Malkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Devin Styles was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Malkin loads up on a big right hand but Styles slips the punch.
Malkin lands a slapping body shot.
Malkin lands with a straight right. Styles didn't see that one coming.
Styles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malkin.
Malkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malkin throws the left hand but Styles avoids the punch easily.
Styles throws a wild body kick that Malkin sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Malkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Styles throws out the jab.
Styles tries to bum rush Malkin with a series of wild strikes but Malkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Styles punishes Malkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Malkin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Styles avoids a kick to the body.
Malkin ducks under a wild hook from Styles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles throws a front kick aimed at Malkin's knee but Malkin avoids it well.
Malkin misses the shot to the body.
Styles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malkin.
Malkin tests Styles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Styles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles catches Malkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Styles scores with the left hand. Malkin knows he should have avoided that one.
Styles tries to bum rush Malkin with a series of wild strikes but Malkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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 Evgeniy Malkin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Styles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Malkin.
Malkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Styles.
Malkin swings for the body but Styles moves out of range.
Malkin throws a leg kick but Styles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Styles keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malkin with a jab.
A big right from Malkin misses.
A head kick by Styles misses
and Malkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Styles's guard.
Evgeniy Malkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Styles is keeping the position for now.
Styles is controlling Malkin's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles keeping full guard, as Malkin tries to pass.
Devin Styles has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Styles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malkin moves away.
Malkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Styles throws a leg kick but Malkin checks it.
Malkin misses with a kick to the body
and Styles counters with a leg kick.
Malkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Styles on the side of the head.
Styles throws the kick towards the body but Malkin avoids it.
Malkin blocks a jab.
Styles lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malkin will feel that in the morning.
Malkin slips a straight right by Styles.
An inside leg kick from Styles misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles throws a low kick but Malkin avoids it.
Styles looks to land a left hand but Malkin moved out of range nicely.
Devin Styles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Styles is looking to score with low kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malkin. Styles shrugs it off though.
Malkin shoots in for a takedown but Styles shows good takedown defense.
Styles tries to bum rush Malkin with a series of wild strikes but Malkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Styles throws a series of punches but Malkin moves out of range.
Good work by Malkin as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles connects with a solid leg kick.
Malkin tries to work over Styles's front leg with a kick but Styles checks it.
Malkin lands a body shot.
Malkin defending well as Styles loads up on a big left hand.
Styles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malkin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Styles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malkin.
Malkin throws a looping overhand right but Styles ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkin lands a high kick!
Styles misses with a low kick.
Styles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malkin.
Styles takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice cross by Malkin.
Malkin lands with a nice body punch.
Malkin just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Styles.
Malkin misses with a low kick.
Styles throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malkin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Styles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles has control of Malkin's left arm, preventing Malkin from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Styles trying to keep a closed guard but Malkin is proving a slippery customer.
Devin Styles has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fighters circling - Styles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Styles. Malkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malkin needs to keep his hands up - Styles had a free shot at his head there.
Malkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malkin ducks under a wild hook from Styles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Evgeniy Malkin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Malkin tries to bum rush Styles with a series of wild strikes but Styles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Devin Styles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Styles fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malkin checks it well.
Malkin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malkin swings for the body but Styles moves out of range.
Malkin looks for the body kick but Styles saw that one coming.
Styles just misses with a punch to the body.
Styles throws a series of punches but Malkin moves out of range.
Malkin misses with a body shot.
Malkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Styles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Styles sprawls well. Styles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Malkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Malkin misses the shot to the body.
Styles scores with a head kick. Malkin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Malkin scores with a leg kick.
Malkin moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles throws a good cross that connects.
Styles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malkin throws out the jab.
Styles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Styles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Styles lands a leg kick that knocks Malkin off balance momentarily.
Styles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malkin.
Styles throws a low kick, looking for Malkin's leg but Malkin calmly moves out of range.
Malkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Styles ducks under a wild hook from Malkin.
Styles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Styles misses with a head kick.
Malkin looks to land a left hand but Styles moved out of range nicely.
Malkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Styles throws a head kick that misses.
Malkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Styles felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Styles is defending well.
Styles regains half guard.
Styles wants to improve his position but Malkin is controlling well.
Malkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Styles is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles gets back to full guard.
Malkin trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Malkin drops back looking for a leg! Styles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Styles manages to kick Malkin off! Malkin jumps back into Styles's guard.
Styles seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to keep a closed guard but Malkin is proving a slippery customer.
Malkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malkin wants to pass the guard but Styles is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Devin Styles hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Malkin throws a shot from downtown. Styles moves away and avoids it.
Styles misses with a kick to the body.
Styles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Styles dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Malkin or perhaps it was just good defense by Styles, which made it look bad.
Malkin moves out of range as Styles throws a body kick.
Styles avoids the head kick by Malkin.
Styles misses with an uppercut. Malkin saw that one coming.
Styles attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Malkin with a nice cross.
A low kick from Styles is predictable there
and Malkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Styles won't be happy with that.
Malkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Styles gets back to half guard.
Malkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkin seems to be working for a kimura but Styles defends the submission attempt.
Styles controlling the position well.
Styles is not content to let Malkin control the position.
Styles trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Styles keeping hold of Malkin's head, controlling as best he can.
Malkin prevents Styles from improving his position.
Malkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Styles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malkin.
Styles is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Malkin jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to remain calm as Malkin controls from the top position.
Malkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Styles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Styles wants to control but Malkin postures up.
Malkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Styles struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Malkin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Styles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malkin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Styles rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Malkin's guard! Nice work there by Styles!
And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeniy Malkin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malkin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Devin Styles!
Devin Styles is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Devin Styles waved his t-shirt featuring Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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