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LFC 15: Torment PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garry Thorenborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kreese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreese is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 'Sweep The Leg, Johnny' by No More Kings. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Garry Thorenborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Kreese!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorenborn misses with a body shot.
Thorenborn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kreese dodges the punch combination from Thorenborn.
Kreese moves out of range as Thorenborn throws a body kick.
Kreese shoots in looking for a takedown. Thorenborn tries to sprawl out of it but Kreese keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thorenborn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kreese connects with a body shot.
Kreese tries to keep at a distance but Thorenborn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thorenborn lands with a right to the head.
Kreese decides to pull guard.
Kreese controls Thorenborn momentarily but Thorenborn frees himself.
Thorenborn trying to control but Kreese is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreese is looking for a triangle but Thorenborn pushes his legs off easily.
Kreese looking for a triangle here. Thorenborn is fighting it but it looks tight! Kreese pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Thorenborn is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Kreese!
A very excited looking John Kreese rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Deeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Worsely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Deeney has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Deeney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Mark Worsely!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worsely bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deeney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deeney misses with the combination.
Deeney tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Worsely is able to avoid easily.
Worsely buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Worsely throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Deeney tries to clinch but Worsely is having none of it.
Worsely lands a leg kick that knocks Deeney off balance momentarily.
Deeney lands with a kick to the temple. Worsely shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Worsely throws a nice looking combination but Deeney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice shot lands for Worsely.
Worsely bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deeney misses with a low kick as Worsely jumps back.
Worsely connects with a right hand. Deeney shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deeney throws a hook to the side of Worsely's head but Worsely sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worsely connects with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Worsely.
Mark Deeney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Worsely misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deeney.
Deeney throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Worsely avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Deeney as he checks the leg kick.
Worsely lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Worsely there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deeney. Worsely does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deeney throws a sloppy head kick and Worsely moves out of range easily.
Worsely wants to land a leg kick but Deeney is out of range.
Deeney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Worsely tries to work over Deeney's front leg with a kick but Deeney checks it.
Deeney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worsely shoots in but no luck this time.
Deeney lands a front kick.
Worsely lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Worsely.
Worsely takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Worsely uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deeney.
Deeney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Worsely has managed to clinch.
A short left from Worsely.
Deeney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deeney working Worsely over with knees to the body.
Worsely scores with a hook to the body.
Deeney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deeney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deeney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Worsely is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Worsely.
Deeney lands a hook that snaps the head of Worsely backwards.
Deeney lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Deeney throws a punch but it's blocked by Worsely.
Worsely manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Deeney can't find room to land a body shot as Worsely controls the action.
Worsely pressing his opponent against the cage.
Worsely is trying to force a seperation but Deeney has the dominant position.
Worsely on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Worsely blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Deeney tries to work over Worsely's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Deeney blocks an elbow strike from Worsely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Worsely prevents a body shot from Deeney.
Worsely scores with a nice hook to the head.
Worsely lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Deeney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deeney throws a head punch that misses.
Deeney misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deeney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Worsely can't find room to land a body shot as Deeney controls the action.
Worsely throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worsely creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worsely tries to throw a body punch but Deeney avoids it by throwing Worsely back against the cage.
Worsely misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Deeney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Worsely dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Deeney tries to land a front kick but Worsely steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Worsely attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Worsely moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Worsely cracks Deeney with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Worsely misses with an uppercut.
Worsely misses with a low kick.
Worsely misses the jab.
Worsely shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Worsely is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Deeney preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deeney is looking to improve his position.
Worsely seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deeney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deeney wants to control but Worsely is keeping busy.
Deeney is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deeney throws a head kick but Worsely moves out of range.
Worsely misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deeney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Worsely. Worsely obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worsely tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deeney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Worsely punishes Deeney's body with a nice straight punch.
Deeney is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Worsely.
A low kick from Worsely misses
and Deeney counters with a big head kick but Worsely shrugs it off.
Worsely dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deeney. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Worsely finds it's way through Deeney's defenses.
A low kick from Worsely is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Worsely blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Worsely misses.
Deeney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Worsely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worsely. Deeney does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsely 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.
Deeney wants to sweep but no luck.
Deeney is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Worsely is controlling him.
Worsely working some strikes from top position.
Deeney controlling the position.
Worsely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deeney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Worsely trying to control but Deeney is working from the bottom.
Deeney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Worsely manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worsely looking to control.
Deeney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Worsely looking for a sweep. Not yet Worsely, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worsely looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deeney passes into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worsely manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Worsely showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Worsely listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Worsely checks a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Deeney
enabling Worsely to counter with a crisp jab.
Deeney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Worsely. Worsely circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Worsely uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deeney.
Deeney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deeney throws a sloppy head kick
and Worsely counters with a low kick, right behind Deeney 's knee.
Worsely fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Deeney on the side of the head.
Deeney tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deeney tries a head kick but it misses.
Worsely fails to land with a series of punches.
Deeney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some bone on bone action there as Deeney checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Worsely throws a chopping leg kick but Deeney manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Worsely blocks a low kick nicely.
Worsely looks to land a right hand but Deeney moved out of range.
A jab from Deeney misses.
Worsely moves out of range of the body kick.
Deeney throws a leg kick
and Worsely counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Worsely 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.
Worsely tries to clinch up.
Worsely is looking to slow Deeney down with leg kicks.
Worsely moves away from the strike by Deeney.
Worsely checks a low kick from Deeney.
Deeney misses with a low kick as Worsely jumps back.
Worsely scoring well with a low kick there.
Mark Deeney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeney tries a low kick but Worsely avoids it.
Deeney slips under a jab from Worsely.
Deeney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worsely.
Deeney tries to work over Worsely's front leg with a kick but Worsely checks it.
Worsely wants to clinch up but Deeney keeps it at a distance.
Mark Worsely seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deeney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deeney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Worsely. Worsely obviously looking to wear him down.
Mark Worsely is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A low kick from Deeney is predictable there
and Worsely counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deeney throws a low kick but it's checked well by Worsely.
Worsely checks a low kick from Deeney.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worsely throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worsely darts in looking for a takedown but Deeney gets double underhooks and turns Worsely into the cage.
Deeney misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worsely avoiding damage as Deeney throws knees to the body.
Deeney missing with knees to the body.
Deeney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worsely avoiding damage as Deeney throws knees to the body.
Deeney trying to control the position but instead, Worsely has worked for underhooks and has pushed Deeney into the cage.
Deeney tries to land knees in the clinch but Worsely avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worsely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Deeney looking to throw knees to the head but Worsely is blocking nicely.
Deeney scores with a shot to the side of Worsely's head.
Worsely has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Deeney clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Deeney wants to control his opponent's hands but Worsely gets his hands free.
Worsely controlling from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deeney holding both Worsely 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Worsely.
I've got Worsely 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Worsely!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mark Worsely made sure he mentioned Perkele!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antifanz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hemingway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte comes to the cage accompanied by La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market. Hemingway has chosen Respect as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Hemingway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Antifanz Del Norte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Hemingway!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemingway gets caught napping as Del Norte dives in and scores a takedown. Hemingway manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Del Norte accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Del Norte postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hemingway is looking for a triangle but Del Norte pushes his legs off easily.
Del Norte throws a strike but Hemingway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Del Norte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hemingway won't allow Del Norte to get back to his feet.
Hemingway is stalling in the full guard.
Del Norte has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hemingway tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Norte is retaining full guard.
Hemingway trying to control but Del Norte is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemingway being controlled here momentarily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Del Norte looking to score a takedown here. Hemingway is defending well but Del Norte drives through and ends up in Hemingway's guard.
Del Norte content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hemingway controls Del Norte momentarily but Del Norte frees himself.
Del Norte scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like James Hemingway has been cut.
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!
Hemingway is trying to control the position but Del Norte postures up.
Hemingway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hemingway holds on and takes a little breather.
Hemingway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Del Norte.
Hemingway had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Norte defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hemingway is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hemingway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hemingway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Del Norte stopping the sweep attempt from Hemingway.
Del Norte throwing strikes but missing.
Del Norte won't allow Hemingway to sweep him here.
Hemingway looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemingway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Del Norte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Del Norte trying to control but Hemingway is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway has momentary wrist control but Del Norte slips an elbow through the middle.
Del Norte working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hemingway not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Del Norte with a nice head shot there.
Hemingway trying to control the position.
Del Norte passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Del Norte working the head and body with strikes.
That has opened up James Hemingway's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hemingway is trying to control Del Norte's posture but Del Norte avoids it.
Del Norte working the ground and pound from side control.
Del Norte is trying to get an arm triangle but Hemingway is defending well.
Hemingway can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte working the body and head with strikes.
Del Norte is trying to get an arm triangle but Hemingway is defending well.
Del Norte working away.
Hemingway tries to improve position but can't.
Del Norte grinds an elbow into Hemingway's temple.
The cut above James Hemingway's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Hemingway's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antifanz Del Norte!
Our winner, Antifanz Del Norte, 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 James Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge comes to the cage accompanied by Back in black. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, James Jorge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge dives in and scores a takedown into Mendes's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mendes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jorge has passed into side control.
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
Mendes is trying to control Jorge's posture but Jorge avoids it.
Mendes is not content to let Jorge control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes tries to bench press Jorge off him but Jorge keeps the position.
Jorge looks up at the clock and then as Mendes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jorge smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jorge cracks Mendes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jorge looks up at the clock and then as Mendes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jorge smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jorge wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
Jorge controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mendes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jorge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jorge.
Jorge lands a nice forearm strike.
Jorge landing strikes.
Jorge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jorge looks up at the clock and then as Mendes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jorge smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mendes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Jorge is proving a slippery customer.
Jorge trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jorge passes into side control.
Mendes looks to move to half guard but instead Jorge has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jorge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jorge prevents Mendes from getting the reversal.
Jorge postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mendes looks a forlorn figure.
Mendes gets back to half guard.
Mendes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendes wants to stand back up but Jorge manages to pass into side control.
Mendes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jorge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mendes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge controlling the position.
Jorge working the body and head with strikes.
Mendes manages to get back to half guard.
Mendes wants to get back to full guard but Jorge has passed into side control.
Jorge cracks Mendes with a big right hand but Mendes just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jorge landing strikes.
Jorge lands a nice forearm strike.
Mendes is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jorge dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mendes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jorge's guard.
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Jorge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mendes is trying to keep Jorge in close.
Mendes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jorge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James Jorge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jorge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes is trying to keep Jorge in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jorge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jorge won't allow Mendes to sweep him here.
Jorge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jorge with a nice head shot there.
Jorge wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jorge is one step ahead there.
Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jorge defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jorge is in close to Mendes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jorge tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Jorge from controlling successfully.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes wants to hit a switch here but Jorge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mendes there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorge prevents Mendes from getting the reversal.
Jorge lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jorge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mendes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge is landing with some decent strikes but Mendes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mendes is looking to get to half guard.
Jorge trying to control but Mendes is having none of it.
Jorge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jorge landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mendes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jorge cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mendes swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jorge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendes is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jorge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jorge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jorge controlling the pace for now.
Jorge avoids the attempt from Mendes to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorge controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jorge dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mendes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mendes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jorge scores with a one two! Mendes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jorge misses with a few strikes there.
Ricardo Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorge fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendes misses with a hook to the body
and Jorge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jorge darts in looking for a takedown but Mendes gets double underhooks and turns Jorge into the cage.
Jorge is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorge jumps into guard, dragging Mendes to the mat.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Jorge keeps moving.
Jorge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jorge wants to sweep here but Mendes controlling him for the moment.
Mendes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jorge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jorge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jorge!
Mendes tries to bench press Jorge off him but Jorge keeps the position.
Jorge moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jorge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jorge landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorge is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jorge lands a nice forearm strike.
Mendes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jorge off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Jorge's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mendes tightening his grip on Jorge, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes is looking for a rear naked choke here but Jorge reverses the position brilliantly into Mendes's guard!
Jorge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendes looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendes, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorge keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mendes's head.
Jorge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jorge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jorge trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jorge trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
James Jorge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jorge postures up and lands a big shot to Mendes's brow.
Jorge trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jorge defends it easily.
Ricardo Mendes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jorge is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes has his foot on Jorge's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jorge works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jorge has passed into side control.
Jorge is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jorge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jorge 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jorge!
James Jorge thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Capriotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capriotti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Immigrant Song - Karen O (feat. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross). 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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32
192 lbs
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28
186 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Pogi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolay Capriotti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Capriotti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Capriotti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pogi was well out of range. Poor timing from Capriotti.
Capriotti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Capriotti misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Capriotti.
Capriotti prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Capriotti.
Pogi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Capriotti prevents it.
Capriotti struggles to land a body shot inside as Pogi controls his hands.
Pogi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pogi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capriotti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pogi or not.
Capriotti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pogi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Capriotti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Capriotti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Capriotti tries to work over Pogi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pogi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Capriotti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Capriotti tries to stall but Pogi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Capriotti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Capriotti prevents the takedown attempt.
Capriotti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pogi backwards.
Capriotti misses with a punch to the body.
Pogi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Capriotti struggles to land a body shot inside as Pogi controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Capriotti fails to land.
Pogi takes a shot to the head.
Capriotti tries to work over Pogi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Capriotti lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pogi takes a shot to the head.
Pogi wants a takedown but no success here.
Pogi blocks a body shot from Capriotti.
Capriotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Capriotti clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capriotti prevents the takedown attempt.
Capriotti is trying to break the clinch but Pogi is controlling him.
Capriotti lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Capriotti can't find room to land a body shot as Pogi controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Capriotti.
Capriotti tries to throw a body punch but Pogi avoids it by throwing Capriotti back against the cage.
Capriotti gets underhooks to prevent Pogi's takedown attempt.
Pogi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Capriotti is defending well.
Capriotti is leaning against Pogi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pogi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pogi prevents a body shot from Capriotti.
Capriotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pogi's elbow.
Capriotti tries to throw a body punch but Pogi avoids it by throwing Capriotti back against the cage.
Capriotti manages to break the clinch.
Nikolay Capriotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pogi shoots in for a double leg but Capriotti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Capriotti throws the left hand but Pogi avoids the punch easily.
Capriotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pogi, pushing him back against the cage.
Pogi tries to score a body lock takedown but Capriotti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pogi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pogi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Capriotti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pogi.
Pogi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pogi wants to free his trapped foot but Capriotti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Capriotti has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Capriotti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capriotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Capriotti dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Capriotti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pogi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pogi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Capriotti defends it nicely.
Capriotti throws a leg kick that misses.
Pogi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Capriotti has managed to clinch.
Pogi being controlled against the cage.
Pogi wants a takedown.
Capriotti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pogi's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogi is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pogi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capriotti struggles to land a body shot inside as Pogi controls his hands.
Capriotti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pogi or not.
Pogi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Capriotti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pogi has Capriotti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Capriotti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pogi tries to score a body lock takedown but Capriotti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pogi tries for a takedown but Capriotti manages to get underhooks.
Capriotti wants to break free but Pogi has control.
Capriotti lands a body shot in the clinch.
Capriotti digs a right hand underneath Pogi's ribcage. Pogi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Capriotti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pogi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Capriotti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capriotti keeping full guard, as Pogi tries to pass.
Pogi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Capriotti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Capriotti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Capriotti!
Capriotti controlling the position from side mount.
Capriotti looks up at the clock and then as Pogi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Capriotti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pogi is trying to escape the position but Capriotti is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pogi dodges the ground and pound from Capriotti.
Pogi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pogi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Pogi stops Capriotti from passing to mount.
Capriotti is staying tight to Pogi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pogi is looking for a sweep.
Pogi is trying to escape the position but Capriotti is controlling the position.
Pogi tries to bench press Capriotti off him but Capriotti keeps the position.
Capriotti working the ground and pound from side control.
Capriotti moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pogi manages to get back to half guard.
Pogi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pogi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Capriotti passes into side control.
Pogi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Capriotti happy to just control the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capriotti creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pogi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Capriotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Capriotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pogi.
Arthur Pogi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Capriotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pogi fails with a takedown attempt.
Pogi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Capriotti defends it nicely.
Capriotti thows a body shot but no joy.
Capriotti throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pogi's head.
Capriotti tries a head kick but it misses.
Pogi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Capriotti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capriotti lands a body shot.
Pogi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Pogi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capriotti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pogi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Capriotti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Capriotti pushes Pogi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Capriotti.
Capriotti prevents the takedown attempt.
Capriotti digs a right hand into Pogi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pogi's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Capriotti is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Capriotti's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti lands an uppercut.
Pogi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Capriotti prevents it.
Pogi tries to score a body lock takedown but Capriotti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Capriotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Capriotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Capriotti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pogi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Capriotti.
Capriotti lands a leg kick that knocks Pogi off balance momentarily.
Pogi walks into a jab.
Capriotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pogi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pogi takes one to the chin there.
Pogi checks a low kick from Capriotti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pogi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pogi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capriotti.
Pogi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capriotti.
Capriotti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Capriotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Capriotti throws a good cross that connects.
Pogi is rocked!
Capriotti connects with a leg kick. Pogi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Oh Pogi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Capriotti lands a slapping body shot.
Nikolay Capriotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Capriotti tries to clinch but Pogi is having none of it.
Capriotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capriotti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Capriotti lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pogi tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolay Capriotti!
Our winner, Nikolay Capriotti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Damian Marley - Welcome to Jamrock. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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30
178 lbs
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34
185 lbs
21 - 22 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Cruz Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Jefferson.
Thomas throws a hook but Jefferson avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Julian Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas lands the left hand.
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Thomas throws the left hand but Jefferson avoids the punch easily.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jefferson takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jefferson!
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jefferson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Jefferson feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Jefferson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries a low kick but Jefferson avoids it.
Donk. Thomas catches Jefferson right on the button with a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Thomas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thomas checks a low kick from Jefferson.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jefferson throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range.
Jefferson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
A good leg kick by Jefferson.
Jefferson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jefferson misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Jefferson's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jefferson.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jefferson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jefferson misses with a knee strike.
Jefferson pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thomas pushes off an throws an elbow but Jefferson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jefferson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.
Jefferson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jefferson.
Thomas lands an elbow inside that Jefferson shrugs off.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
Thomas looking to throw knees to the head but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
Jefferson lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson dodges an elbow strike from Thomas.
Jefferson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferson tries to stall but Thomas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jefferson lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jefferson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jefferson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas lands an elbow just above Jefferson 's eye.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferson.
Jefferson pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Jefferson blocks it.
Thomas lands a body punch.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jefferson's defenses.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thomas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jefferson is defending well for now.
Jefferson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jefferson avoids the elbow strike from Thomas, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
Thomas lands an elbow inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thomas digs a right hand underneath Jefferson's ribcage. Jefferson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jefferson lands an elbow inside.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Jefferson has double underhooks.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Jefferson blocks it.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Thomas tries a body shot but Jefferson blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson misses with a knee strike.
Jefferson lands a damaging elbow.
Jefferson blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Jefferson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Jefferson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas throws a right hand that misses
and Jefferson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas throws a jab when Jefferson was well out of range.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Jefferson pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jefferson avoiding damage as Thomas throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thomas as Jefferson tries to tie him up.
Jefferson blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jefferson managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Jefferson blocks it.
Jefferson blocks an elbow strike.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jefferson is stalling here.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Jefferson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Julian Thomas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Jefferson to work.
Thomas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jefferson's face.
Thomas lands a knee to the head.
Thomas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jefferson avoids a wild elbow strike from Thomas.
Thomas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jefferson.
Jefferson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jefferson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thomas misses with a knee to the head.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Jefferson.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jefferson avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas looking to throw knees to the head but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Cruz Jefferson has been cut.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Jefferson blocks it.
Jefferson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Jefferson avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Thomas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jefferson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jefferson throws an elbow but misses.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jefferson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas misses with a knee to the head.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Thomas lands a damaging elbow.
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jefferson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thomas working Jefferson over with knees to the body.
Jefferson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas looking to throw knees to the head but Jefferson is blocking nicely.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas with a knee to the head.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jefferson blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Jefferson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Jefferson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomas's face.
Jefferson managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Jefferson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
Thomas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Jefferson blocks an elbow strike from Thomas.
Jefferson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Thomas blocks the leg kick.
Jefferson throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas wants to clinch
and Jefferson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jefferson lands a slapping body shot.
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 Julian Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cruz Jefferson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas throws a low kick but Jefferson moves out of range easily.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Jefferson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Jefferson tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Jefferson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Jefferson cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
Thomas wants to clinch up but Jefferson keeps it at a distance.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Jefferson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas stuns Jefferson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Jefferson swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Jefferson lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Jefferson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cruz Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jefferson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thomas misses with a hook
and Jefferson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jefferson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Jefferson.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Jefferson tries to work over Thomas's front leg with a kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jefferson pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thomas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jefferson's brow.
Jefferson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Jefferson.
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
Julian Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jefferson managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Jefferson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jefferson.
Jefferson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.
Thomas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jefferson with a knee to the head.
Jefferson lands an uppercut.
Jefferson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jefferson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thomas's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas avoids the elbow strike from Jefferson, against the cage.
Jefferson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thomas lands a nice elbow.
Thomas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jefferson's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz Jefferson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julian Thomas!
A relieved looking Julian Thomas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnnie Stalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kronos - Bloodtower. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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38
215 lbs
25 - 13 - 3 |
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34
224 lbs
33 - 12 - 0 |
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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
25 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnnie Stalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquim Maria!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stalker misses the jab.
Stalker throws out a loose jab but Maria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maria slips a jab from Stalker.
Stalker lands a jab.
Stalker looks to land a right hand but Maria moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Stalker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stalker misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stalker.
Stalker misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stalker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maria counters with a nice body kick.
Stalker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maria is out of range.
Maria walks into a straight right hand from Stalker.
Stalker misses with a hook
and Maria makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stalker really felt that one!
Stalker throws a leg kick
and Maria counters with a good low kick that Stalker was not able to check.
Stalker throws a lazy uppercut
and Maria finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnnie Stalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalker throws a leg kick
and Maria counters with a nice leg kick.
Stalker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stalker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Stalker misses
and Maria counters with a big head kick but Stalker shrugs it off.
Stalker misses with a body shot.
Stalker swings for the body but Maria moves out of range.
Stalker throws out a powerful jab.
Stalker throws a shot from downtown. Maria moves away and avoids it.
Stalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Stalker misses its intended target.
Maria takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stalker fakes the leg kick and cracks Maria in the body.
Stalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maria was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalker.
Maria drops his hands momentarily and Stalker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stalker throws a low kick but Maria avoids it.
Stalker misses with a jab to the body
and Maria counters with a nice body kick.
Stalker misses with a straight right.
Stalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maria manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maria slips under a jab from Stalker.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stalker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stalker swings widly with a right hand
and Maria counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalker misses with a low kick as Maria jumps back.
Stalker feints and then cracks Maria's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maria down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stalker.
Stalker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnnie Stalker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stalker misses with a body shot
and Maria counters with a body kick that stops Stalker in his tracks momentarily.
Maria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stalker.
Stalker looks to throw the jab but Maria is out of range.
Stalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maria blocks a leg kick.
Stalker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maria.
Maria checks a leg kick.
Stalker throws a leg kick
and Maria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stalker throws a wild body kick that Maria sees coming a mile off.
Johnnie Stalker is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker misses with a leg kick
and Maria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stalker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maria is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Stalker misses.
Maria slips under a jab.
Stalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maria counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalker.
Stalker thows a leg kick but Maria checks it
letting Maria counter with a right hand.
Stalker punishes Maria's body with a nice straight punch.
Stalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maria checks a low kick from Stalker.
Stalker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maria counters with a straight right hand.
Stalker misses with a leg kick
and Maria counters with an outside leg kick.
Stalker throws a leg kick
and Maria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stalker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stalker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Stalker.
Stalker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maria takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stalker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stalker throws a chopping leg kick but Maria manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stalker throws an overhand right that lands on Maria's shoulder, as Maria tries to avoid the shot.
Stalker motions for Maria to come forward. Stalker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maria.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalker misses with a leg kick
enabling Maria to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalker throws a series of strikes that have Maria backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maria keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stalker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maria will feel that in the morning.
Stalker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maria.
Stalker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maria counters with a flying knee. Nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalker stuns Maria with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stalker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnnie Stalker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stalker looks to throw a body kick
and Maria counters with a nice body kick.
Stalker scores with a leg kick.
Maria steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stalker. That one must have hurt.
Stalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stalker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maria stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalker.
Stalker tries to clinch up.
Stalker is looking to land body kicks.
Stalker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maria.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalker tries to clinch up.
Nice body kick there by Stalker.
Stalker lands a nice shot to the body.
Maria moves out of range as Stalker strikes.
Stalker 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.
Stalker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stalker misses the jab.
Maria has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stalker tries to clinch but Maria moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalker works Maria's body with a nice hook.
Stalker throws a right hand that misses
and Maria counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stalker throws a leg kick
and Maria counters with a good, hard body kick but Stalker shrugs it off.
Stalker thows a leg kick but Maria checks it
and Maria counters with a good, hard body kick but Stalker shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maria takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maria defending well as Stalker loads up on a big left hand.
Stalker misses with a body punch
and Maria counters with a nice body kick.
Stalker thows a leg kick but Maria checks it
and Maria counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalker throws a jab when Maria was well out of range.
Stalker throws an off balance right hand
and Maria counters with a body kick.
Maria blocks a low kick nicely.
Stalker throws a lazy right hand but Maria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalker throws an off balance right hand
enabling Maria to counter with a crisp jab.
Stalker throws a lazy head kick
and Maria counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stalker misses with a body punch
and Maria counters with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stalker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalker throws a leg kick
and Maria counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalker throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Maria counter with a right hand.
Stalker throws the left hand but Maria avoids the punch easily.
Stalker misses with a low kick.
Stalker tries to score with a low kick but Maria moves his leg out of the way.
Stalker scores with a spinning back kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalker thows a leg kick but Maria checks it
and Stalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stalker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnnie Stalker.
Well Stalker 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnnie Stalker!
Johnnie Stalker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre - The Watcher. Stringer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Loner. 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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37
175 lbs
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178 lbs
46 - 24 - 0 |
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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
31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Aaron Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Stringer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stringer takes a step back to recover.
Stringer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davidson moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stringer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stringer throws a low kick but Davidson avoids it.
Stringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avon Stringer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stringer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Davidson counters with a nice body shot.
Davidson scores with a nice body kick.
Davidson throws a leg kick that misses.
Stringer misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Stringer.
Stringer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stringer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good work by Davidson as he checks the leg kick.
Davidson throws a body punch but Stringer moves out of range.
We've been informed that Stringer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Stringer.
Stringer tries to land a leg kick but Davidson saw it coming and moves away.
Stringer looks for the body kick but Davidson saw that one coming.
Davidson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stringer.
Davidson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stringer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stringer throws out a leg kick but Davidson moves out of range and Stringer only half commits.
A head kick misses from Davidson.
Stringer 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.
Stringer tries to land a body kick
and Davidson counters with a stiff right hand.
Davidson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stringer is just out of range.
Donk. Davidson catches Stringer right on the button with a cross.
Stringer throws a leg kick but Davidson checks it.
Davidson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stringer takes a step back to recover.
Davidson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson jabs Stringer right on the nose. Stringer blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stringer ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
Stringer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stringer darts in and clinches Davidson up against the cage.
Davidson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davidson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davidson misses with the head strike.
Stringer misses with a body punch.
Davidson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stringer tries to work over Davidson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stringer.
Stringer presses Davidson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stringer has a couple of punches blocked by Davidson.
Stringer blocking some punches.
Davidson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davidson working aggressively here.
Davidson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Davidson tries a body shot but Stringer blocks it.
Stringer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Stringer on the inside.
Davidson trying to stall but Stringer improves his position.
Stringer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stringer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davidson trying to stall but Stringer improves his position.
Davidson scores with a shoulder strike.
Stringer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stringer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Davidson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stringer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
Stringer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stringer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidson misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davidson misses with a punch on the inside.
Stringer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davidson backwards.
Stringer tries a body shot but Davidson blocks it.
Davidson lands with a right to the head.
Davidson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stringer lands a right hand.
Stringer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stringer trying to land knees to the body.
Stringer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stringer prevents a body shot from Davidson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davidson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stringer controls his hands.
Davidson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stringer backwards.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Stringer controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Davidson scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 Aaron Davidson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davidson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Davidson misses with a low kick.
Stringer slips a straight right by Davidson.
Stringer misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Davidson.
Stringer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stringer throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davidson. That's going to slow Stringer down.
Stringer tries to close the distance and clinch but Davidson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stringer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davidson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davidson cracks a nice hook into Stringer's ribs.
Stringer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davidson.
Aaron Davidson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stringer thows a leg kick but Davidson checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Davidson.
Davidson tries to land a front kick but Stringer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Davidson avoids the body shot from Stringer.
Davidson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Davidson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stringer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stringer.
Davidson misses with a straight right.
Stringer closes the distance and clinches.
Davidson lands with a right to the head.
Davidson lands a shoulder strike.
Stringer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davidson is trying to stall.
Stringer lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davidson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Stringer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stringer.
Davidson tries to throw a body punch but Stringer avoids it by throwing Davidson back against the cage.
Davidson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davidson can't find room to land a body shot as Stringer controls the action.
Davidson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davidson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davidson throws a head punch that misses.
Stringer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davidson's elbow.
A short right from Stringer.
Davidson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davidson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stringer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stringer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stringer throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidson.
Stringer has a couple of punches blocked by Davidson.
Stringer misses with a punch on the inside.
Davidson lands a body punch.
A short left from Davidson.
Stringer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davidson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Avon Stringer has been cut.
Stringer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stringer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stringer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davidson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Davidson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stringer lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stringer looking to throw knees to the head but Davidson is blocking nicely.
Stringer blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stringer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stringer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidson.
Davidson struggles to land a body shot inside as Stringer controls his hands.
Davidson blocks a body shot from Stringer.
Davidson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avon Stringer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stringer struggles to land a body shot inside as Davidson controls his hands.
Stringer tries to work over Davidson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidson tries a body shot but Stringer blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Davidson fails to land.
Stringer blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Davidson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stringer's elbow.
Davidson tries to throw a body punch but Stringer avoids it by throwing Davidson back against the cage.
Stringer stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Stringer fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Avon Stringer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Avon Stringer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Davidson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stringer is out of range and Davidson settles back down.
Stringer throws a jab but it's blocked by Davidson.
A bone on bone clash there as Stringer blocks the leg kick.
Stringer misses with a head kick.
Davidson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davidson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Davidson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stringer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stringer takes a swing at Davidson's ribcage but misses.
Davidson checks a low kick from Stringer.
Davidson looks to land a body kick but Stringer moved away.
Stringer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davidson rather than just go for the knockout.
Davidson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stringer was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidson.
Davidson pushes Stringer away with a front kick.
Davidson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Davidson throws a low kick but Stringer moves out of range easily.
Stringer misses with a body shot.
Stringer throws a head kick but Davidson moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davidson.
Davidson scores with a shot to the body.
Stringer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davidson manages to avoid it.
Davidson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stringer is out of range and Davidson settles back down.
Davidson misses with a wild body shot.
Stringer misses with a kick to the body.
Stringer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stringer lands a jab to Davidson's midsection.
Davidson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Davidson moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stringer.
Davidson misses with a hook
and Stringer counters with a solid body kick.
Stringer moves out of range of the leg kick from Davidson.
Davidson walks into a straight right hand from Stringer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stringer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Davidson blocks a head kick by Stringer.
Stringer misses with a body kick.
Davidson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davidson. That's going to slow Stringer down.
Stringer shoots in and bounces Davidson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stringer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringer looking to pass the guard.
Stringer slips nicely into half guard.
Davidson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stringer drops an elbow to the side of Davidson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stringer.
Stringer wants to take a breather but Davidson is having none of it.
Davidson is trying to get back to full guard.
Stringer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davidson is trying to stand back up but Stringer is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stringer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davidson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Davidson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Stringer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stringer 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Stringer!
An out of breath Avon Stringer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Peltola. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans tries to move into range but Peltola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peltola throws a jab but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Peltola.
Mertsi Peltola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peltola throws out the jab.
Peltola slips under a jab.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Peltola moved out of range.
Peltola scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Peltola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peltola misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Peltola lands with an overhand left.
Peltola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Peltola slips under a jab.
Peltola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left and a right from Peltola both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peltola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peltola feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Evanss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Peltola.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peltola moves away.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Peltola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mertsi Peltola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans slips under a jab from Peltola.
Evans takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Peltola thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
Peltola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Peltola scores with a nice strike.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peltola just misses with a punch to the body.
Peltola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peltola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Peltola does no damage.
A shot to the body from Evans misses
letting Peltola counter with a right hand.
Evans avoids the body shot from Peltola.
Peltola misses with a hook to the body
and Evans counters with a stiff right hand.
Peltola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evans circles away quickly and effectively.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans scores with a jab. Peltola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Peltola misses with a wild body shot.
Peltola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
Evans takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peltola circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Peltola doesn't seem bothered though.
Peltola scores with a shot to the body.
Peltola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peltola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Peltola looks to land a right hand but Evans moved out of range.
Peltola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peltola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Peltola lands a jab.
Peltola takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Peltola.
Peltola lands a lovely overhand right.
Peltola misses with a looping right.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peltola.
Peltola gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Peltola tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Evans is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Peltola buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Peltola!! Peltola is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Evans throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Evans!
An out of breath Rashad Evans thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Carioca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christianson has chosen Eminem - Legacy 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Carioca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 2, fighting out of New York, Gabe Christianson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christianson throws a poor cross that misses
and Carioca counters with a stiff right hand.
Carioca tries to clinch there but Christianson circles away.
Christianson lands a leg kick that knocks Carioca off balance momentarily.
Christianson blocks a leg kick.
Carioca tries to clinch but Christianson is having none of it.
A left lands for Christianson.
Carioca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carioca is looking to clinch but Christianson is avoiding it.
Christianson thows a body shot but no joy.
Christianson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Carioca counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Christianson.
Christianson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gabe Christianson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christianson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Christianson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carioca throws a nice head kick!
Carioca moves out of range of the leg kick from Christianson.
Christianson scores with a hook to the body. Carioca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carioca misses with a body kick.
Christianson with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson tries to land a body kick
and Carioca moves into the clinch.
Carioca blocks an uppercut.
Christianson tries for a takedown but Carioca manages to get underhooks.
Christianson breaks the clinch.
Christianson throws a leg kick
and Carioca counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Christianson moves out of range of the strikes.
Christianson cracks the inside of Carioca's front leg.
Carioca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christianson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carioca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carioca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christianson takes a swing at Carioca's ribcage but misses.
Christianson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Carioca blocks the low kick.
Christianson misses with a wild body shot.
Christianson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Christianson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Christianson lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson throws a push kick but Carioca slaps the foot to one side.
Christianson throws a looping overhand right but Carioca ducks down to avoid it.
Carioca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christianson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carioca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christianson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carioca lands a high kick!
Carioca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carioca defending well as Christianson loads up on a big left hand.
Christianson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carioca wants to land a leg kick but Christianson is out of range.
Christianson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Christianson connects with a solid leg kick.
Christianson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christianson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christianson cracks Carioca with a good jab.
Good shot there by Christianson.
Christianson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Christianson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Carioca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christianson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carioca had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Carioca slips a straight right by Christianson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carioca misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Christianson misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carioca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christianson connects with a single shot there.
Carioca throws a sloppy head kick and Christianson moves out of range easily.
Carioca is looking to slow Christianson down with leg kicks.
Carioca wants to clinch.
Carioca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christianson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christianson cracks Carioca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Christianson misses with a hook.
Christianson throws a wild body kick that Carioca sees coming a mile off.
Carioca tries to clinch up but Christianson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carioca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carioca clinches with his opponent.
Christianson misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson lands a hook that snaps the head of Carioca backwards.
Christianson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christianson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Christianson.
Carioca looking to stall.
Christianson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Carioca has Christianson pressed against the cage, preventing Christianson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Christianson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christianson misses with the head strike.
Christianson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carioca fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Carioca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut there from Christianson.
Christianson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carioca's sensitive parts.
Christianson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crunch! Christianson slams his shin into Carioca's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabe Christianson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Carioca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christianson.
Christianson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Carioca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carioca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Christianson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christianson throws a hook but Carioca avoids it easily.
Carioca scores with a hook.
Carioca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christianson.
Some bone on bone action there as Carioca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Christianson connects with a looping right hand.
Carioca clinches up with Christianson and pushes him back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Carioca has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Carioca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Christianson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carioca connects with a leg kick. Christianson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A swing and a miss from Christianson.
Christianson cracks Carioca with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carioca walks into a left hand.
Carioca looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christianson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Carioca.
Carioca is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca rushes Christianson and presses him up against the cage.
Carioca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christianson avoids it.
Carioca tries to land knees in the clinch but Christianson avoids the damage to the body.
Carioca blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carioca.
Christianson working aggressively here.
Carioca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carioca trying to land knees to the body.
Christianson breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Carioca.
Christianson looks to land a body kick but Carioca moved away.
Christianson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carioca tries to clinch up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Christianson digs a good hook to Carioca's body.
Christianson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Paulo Carioca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Christianson just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christianson.
Christianson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Carioca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carioca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carioca rushes Christianson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Christianson swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christianson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Christianson lands with a left to the head.
Christianson has a couple of punches blocked by Carioca.
Carioca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Christianson.
Christianson tries to score a body lock takedown but Carioca shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carioca stalling in the clinch.
Christianson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carioca has him pressed against the cage.
Christianson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Carioca gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christianson.
Christianson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Christianson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carioca after a bit of a struggle.
Paulo Carioca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabe Christianson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carioca obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Christianson.
Christianson swings wildly with an uppercut but Carioca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioca is leaning against Christianson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carioca connects with a nasty looking knee right to Christianson's face.
Carioca is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Christianson working aggressively here.
Christianson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Carioca.
Christianson is breathing heavily.
Christianson breaks the clinch.
Carioca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christianson.
Carioca tries to clinch up but Christianson circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
Christianson throws a push kick but Carioca slaps the foot to one side.
Carioca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Christianson. Christianson obviously looking to wear him down.
Carioca bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Carioca gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Christianson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carioca is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Christianson has a couple of punches blocked by Carioca.
Christianson misses with some punches.
Carioca takes a shot to the head.
Carioca lands an elbow just above Christianson 's eye.
Carioca will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Christianson up against the cage.
Carioca is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carioca.
Carioca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Christianson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carioca scores with a nice right hand.
Carioca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christianson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carioca tries to bum rush Christianson with a series of wild strikes but Christianson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabe Christianson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carioca misses with a body shot.
Christianson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carioca 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.
Christianson misses with a wild body shot.
Christianson lands a jab to the head.
Carioca moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Christianson tried to score with a low kick but Carioca checks it.
Christianson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Christianson misses with a looping left.
Carioca wants to clinch
and Christianson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carioca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christianson.
Carioca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Christianson connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christianson swats away the attempt to clinch by Carioca.
A big right from Christianson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christianson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carioca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carioca scores with a kick to the body.
Gabe Christianson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carioca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carioca slips under a jab from Christianson.
Carioca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carioca misses with a head kick.
Carioca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carioca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carioca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christianson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christianson scoring well with a low kick there.
Carioca fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Carioca misses.
Christianson misses with a body kick.
Carioca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christianson.
Carioca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christianson.
Carioca ducks under a wild hook from Christianson.
Carioca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christianson was well out of range. Poor timing from Carioca.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christianson scores with a sloppy right hand. Carioca should have avoided that one.
Christianson lands a leg kick that knocks Carioca off balance momentarily.
Christianson scores with the left hand. Carioca knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christianson tries a head kick but it misses.
Carioca throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Christianson's head.
Carioca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christianson.
Christianson scoring well with a low kick there.
Carioca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christianson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carioca lands with a nice body kick.
Christianson scores with the left hand. Carioca knows he should have avoided that one.
Christianson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carioca walks into a stiff left hand from Christianson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Christianson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carioca - the referee stops the clock and Christianson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carioca. Christianson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Christianson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carioca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christianson misses with a low kick.
Christianson tries to score with a low kick but Carioca moves his leg out of the way.
Carioca slips a jab from Christianson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christianson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carioca.
That kick from Christianson tenderised Carioca's leg. Carioca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Carioca wants to clinch up but Christianson keeps it at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carioca. Christianson shrugs it off though.
Christianson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carioca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paulo Carioca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carioca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christianson lands a lovely overhand right.
Christianson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christianson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Christianson avoids a kick to the body.
Carioca rushes Christianson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carioca lands a body shot.
Carioca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Christianson as Carioca tries to tie him up.
Paulo Carioca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Christianson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christianson misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christianson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Christianson scores with a shot to the side of Carioca's head.
Christianson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Christianson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Christianson has had enough of the clinch but Carioca keeps him there for the moment.
Christianson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carioca lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Carioca.
Carioca lands a knee to the head.
Carioca tries to land knees in the clinch but Christianson avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Carioca.
Christianson is looking to break free of the clinch but Carioca has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christianson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Carioca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christianson avoids it.
Christianson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carioca pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carioca misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabe Christianson.
I've got Christianson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabe Christianson!
Gabe Christianson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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