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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrance Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My World. Ricard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Frank The Tank. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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282 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrance Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard moves away from the strike by Adams.
Ricard looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Ricard throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ricard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Lawrance Adams has been cut.
Ricard scores with a decent looking hook.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Ricard.
Adams throws a right and a left that Ricard avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
Ricard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adams pinned against the cage. Adams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Ricard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Ricard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ricard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adams uses from the top position.
Ricard controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard striking off his back but it's not causing Adams any problems.
Ricard is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea.
Ricard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ricard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ricard clinches with his opponent.
Ricard tries to circle away but Adams has him pinned against the cage.
Ricard throws a head punch that misses.
Ricard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Ricard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Adams as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Frank Ricard has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Ricard blocks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Adams.
Adams misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard walks into a left hand.
Adams scores with the left hand. Ricard knows he should have avoided that one.
Ricard is rocked!
A big left from Adams misses.
Ricard is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Ricard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BAM! Adams delivers a spinning backfist that drops Ricard like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Lawrance Adams!
A less than humble Lawrance Adams misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Estella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Estella has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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295 lbs
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270 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Estella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Estella as he jumps to the side.
Ramos goes for a double leg but Estella avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Estella continues to drive forward.
Ramos pulls guard.
Estella wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Estella is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramos has wrist control.
Estella trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Estella throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estella slips nicely into half guard.
Estella is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estella wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramos is staying active underneath Estella, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Estella 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.
Ramos pushes Estella off looking to stand but Estella dives back in and keeps control.
Ramos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Estella. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Estella trying to control the action but Ramos is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramos tries to kick Estella off but Estella keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Estella throws a sloppy head kick and Ramos moves out of range easily.
Juan Estella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Estella gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Estella stops a takedown attempt from Ramos.
Juan Estella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Ramos.
Ramos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Estella 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.
Estella wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Estella trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estella wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Estella drops back looking for a leg! Ramos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramos manages to kick Estella off! Estella jumps back into Ramos's guard.
Ramos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramos can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Estella trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Estella misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Estella shoots in looking for a takedown but Ramos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Estella's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Estella fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramos, pushing him back against the cage.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Estella forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Estella stops a takedown attempt from Ramos.
Estella jumps guard.
Estella trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Estella dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Estella closes the distance and clinches.
Ramos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Estella after a bit of a struggle.
Ramos is stalling here.
Estella misses with a knee strike.
Estella tries a knee to the head but Ramos blocks it.
Estella trying to land knees to the body.
Estella trying to land knees to the body.
Ramos wants a takedown.
Juan Estella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Ramos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ramos walks away with a smile on his face. Estella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Estella has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Estella's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ramos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Estella tries to score a body lock takedown but Ramos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Estella to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Estella's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Estella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Estella looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramos avoids the head kick by Estella.
Ramos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Estella moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Estella shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramos but Ramos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Estella tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramos closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estella jumps into guard, dragging Ramos to the mat.
Estella looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Estella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos can do to turn this around?
Estella is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Estella is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Estella working for a triangle but Ramos defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos postures up.
Estella escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ramos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramos controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Estella is trying to control the position but Ramos postures up.
Estella had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramos defends it easily.
Ramos trying to control but Estella is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Estella dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Estella misses with a head kick.
Ramos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Estella's waist but Estella gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ramos off to one side.
Ramos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Estella tries to avoid it but Ramos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Estella to the ground. Estella escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Estella clinches up with Ramos and pushes him back against the cage.
Ramos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Estella shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramos sprawls well. He's pushed Estella's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Estella misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ramos blocks the leg kick.
Ramos moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos tries to score a body lock takedown but Estella shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Juan Estella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Ramos.
Estella tries to pull guard but Ramos won't allow it.
Estella with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Estella throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramos blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estella looking to throw knees to the head but Ramos is blocking nicely.
Ramos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Estella backwards.
Ramos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Estella gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ramos goes for a takedown attempt but Estella pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Estella sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramos somewhat.
Estella swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramos.
Estella tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sergio Ramos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estella throws a head kick that misses.
Ramos shoots for a double leg takedown but Estella sprawls well. He's pushed Ramos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Estella rushes Ramos and presses him up against the cage.
Ramos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Estella after a bit of a struggle.
Estella is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramos is defending well.
Estella landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Estella landing knees to the body.
Estella putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ramos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Estella breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Estella has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estella misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramos.
Estella breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Estella lands with a kick to the temple. Ramos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Sergio Ramos has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estella throws a sloppy head kick and Ramos moves out of range easily.
Estella closes the distance and clinches.
Ramos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Estella ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Estella no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Juan Estella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramos is posturing up here but Estella has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ramos tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ramos has to tap! Slick submission there by Estella!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Estella!
After winning the bout, Juan Estella thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wabricio Ferdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garett Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen shipping of to boston as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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260 lbs
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296 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wabricio Ferdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Garett Green!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdum fails with the takedown.
Green looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ferdum tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferdum wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Ferdum tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Ferdum clinches up against the cage.
Ferdum pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ferdum is working for takedown but Green is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wabricio Ferdum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferdum is trying to trip Green. He has hold of a leg but Green is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ferdum persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ferdum trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Ferdum is in close to Green's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferdum is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control.
Ferdum 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.
Ferdum passes into half guard.
Green is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferdum scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferdum trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.
Ferdum passes the guard and advances to mount!
Green has left one of his arms exposed and Ferdum doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Green screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wabricio Ferdum!
Our winner, Wabricio Ferdum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julle Koso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julle Koso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koso.
Koso stuffs the takedown.
Koso scores with a body shot.
Sapp fails with a takedown attempt.
Koso slaps away a takedown attempt from Sapp, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Julle Koso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Sapp.
Sapp shoots in for a takedown but Koso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sapp misses with a takedown
and Koso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sapp looks winded!
Koso lands a nice looking body shot.
Koso lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Bob Sapp has been cut.
Koso cracks Sapp with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Koso lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Koso clobbers Sapp with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Koso fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Sapp out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Julle Koso!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manhoef comes to the cage accompanied by Killing In The Name. McCall has chosen Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 36 - 1, fighting out of London, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth McCall!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall tries a head kick but it misses.
McCall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manhoef is trying to break the clinch but McCall is controlling him.
Manhoef tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCall lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Melvin Manhoef has been cut.
Manhoef looking to slow down the pace here.
McCall struggles to land a body shot inside as Manhoef controls his hands.
McCall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCall has a couple of punches blocked by Manhoef.
A head punch on the inside from McCall fails to land.
McCall avoids the elbow strike from Manhoef, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCall throws an elbow but misses.
McCall misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCall misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall prevents Manhoef from breaking the clinch.
McCall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manhoef's efforts to push away.
McCall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manhoef backwards.
McCall swings wildly with an uppercut but Manhoef uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCall lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manhoef misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCall.
McCall just misses with a punch to the body.
McCall throws a right and a left that Manhoef avoids nicely.
McCall looks to land a right hand but Manhoef moved out of range.
Manhoef defending well as McCall loads up on a big left hand.
Manhoef lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCall circles away quickly and effectively.
McCall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manhoef swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A clash of legs there as McCall blocks the low kick.
Manhoef blocks a head kick by McCall.
A punch combination from Manhoef misses.
Manhoef throws a nice looking combination but McCall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manhoef.
We've been informed that McCall 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.
McCall tried to score with a low kick but Manhoef checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Manhoef does no damage.
McCall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Melvin Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCall tries to clinch there but Manhoef circles away.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - McCall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCall slips a straight right by Manhoef.
Manhoef misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCall tries to close the distance and clinch but Manhoef swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manhoef is trying to force a seperation but McCall has the dominant position.
McCall lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCall.
Manhoef is breathing heavily.
McCall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manhoef backwards.
McCall lands a shoulder strike.
Manhoef is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCall misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manhoef's efforts to push away.
Our sources have told us that Manhoef has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McCall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCall keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manhoef's efforts to push away.
Manhoef has had enough of the clinch but McCall keeps him there for the moment.
Manhoef avoiding damage as McCall throws knees to the body.
Manhoef wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manhoef tries to break free but McCall pushes him back against the cage.
Manhoef's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCall closes the distance and clinches.
McCall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCall tries to land knees in the clinch but Manhoef avoids the damage to the body.
McCall misses with a punch to the body.
McCall lands an elbow inside that Manhoef shrugs off.
Manhoef tries to break the clinch but McCall is controlling the position.
McCall lands a nice elbow.
McCall creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manhoef's defenses.
Manhoef is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCall.
Oh Manhoef is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manhoef takes an elbow to the forehead.
Manhoef is pressed against the cage. McCall pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Manhoef! Two more big strikes from McCall and Manhoef crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gareth McCall!
Our winner, Gareth McCall, 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 Breannain Miletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wasim Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kayani's choice of entrance music: Audioslave - Exploder. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Breannain Miletich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wasim Kayani!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kayani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kayani just misses with a punch to the body.
Miletich moves out of range of the body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kayani has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kayani misses with a looping left.
Miletich lands a jab to Kayani's midsection.
Kayani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miletich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kayani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miletich.
Kayani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miletich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kayani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kayani tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miletich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kayani is out of range.
Kayani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Miletich.
Miletich lands with a good body shot.
Miletich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miletich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kayani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Miletich tries to clinch but Kayani moves away
and Kayani counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Miletich is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kayani stuffs the takedown attempt from Miletich. Miletich gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miletich.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miletich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good work by Miletich as he checks the leg kick.
Miletich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miletich scores with a shot to the body.
Kayani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miletich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kayani keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wasim Kayani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miletich misses with a two punch combination.
Miletich throws an off balance right hand
and Kayani counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miletich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kayani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miletich.
Kayani misses with a leg kick
and Miletich counters by moving into the clinch.
Miletich tries to throw a body punch but Kayani avoids it by throwing Miletich back against the cage.
Miletich has a couple of punches blocked by Kayani.
Kayani misses with some punches.
Kayani lands a left hand.
Our sources have told us that Miletich has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kayani tries a body shot but Miletich blocks it.
Miletich comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Wasim Kayani has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Kayani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kayani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kayani is trying to maintain a safe position but Miletich gets an underhook and turns Kayani into the cage.
Kayani blocks an elbow strike.
Kayani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich misses with a punch on the inside.
Miletich throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kayani makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kayani stalling against the cage.
Kayani tries to throw a body punch but Miletich avoids it by throwing Kayani back against the cage.
Kayani lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kayani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miletich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kayani's elbow.
Kayani is trying to maintain a safe position but Miletich gets an underhook and turns Kayani into the cage.
A hook to the body from Miletich.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Miletich.
Kayani blocks an elbow strike from Miletich.
Kayani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kayani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayani circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kayani counters with an inside leg kick.
Kayani shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kayani takes one to the chin there.
Miletich clinches up with Kayani and pushes him back against the cage.
Kayani avoids a wild elbow strike from Miletich.
Kayani takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miletich throws an elbow that misses.
Miletich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miletich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miletich creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kayani taking a breather.
Kayani has Miletich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miletich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miletich lands an elbow that stopped Kayani in his tracks for a moment.
Kayani blocks an elbow strike from Miletich.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
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 Breannain Miletich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wasim Kayani's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kayani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kayani connects with a jab.
Breannain Miletich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miletich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kayani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kayani lands with a hook. Miletich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kayani is looking to clinch but Miletich is avoiding it.
Kayani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miletich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kayani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miletich 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.
Kayani throws a head kick that misses.
Kayani slips a straight right by Miletich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miletich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kayani looks to throw the jab but Miletich is out of range.
Kayani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kayani keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich misses with a lunging right hand
letting Kayani counter with a right hand.
Miletich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kayani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miletich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kayani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miletich.
Kayani moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kayani scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miletich has a couple of punches blocked by Kayani.
Kayani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kayani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miletich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kayani can pounce on him.
Kayani tries a head kick but it misses.
Miletich is looking to clinch but Kayani is avoiding it.
Miletich tries to clinch but Kayani is having none of it.
Miletich doesn't manage to clinch there - Kayani circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kayani keeps the fight on the outside.
Miletich throws a nice looking combination but Kayani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miletich avoids the head kick by Kayani.
Miletich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kayani digs a right hand into Miletich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miletich's gas tank.
Miletich misses with a punch to the body.
Miletich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kayani is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miletich is keeping busy.
Miletich blocking some punches.
Kayani has a couple of punches blocked by Miletich.
Miletich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miletich throws a head punch that misses.
Miletich can't find room to land a body shot as Kayani controls the action.
Kayani blocking some punches.
Kayani effectively controlling the action here.
Miletich misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayani blocks the elbow strike.
Kayani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kayani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miletich misses with a hook. Kayani ducked under it nicely.
Wasim Kayani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miletich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kayani misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miletich.
Kayani is looking to chop away at Miletich's legs.
Miletich wants to clinch up but Kayani keeps it at a distance.
Miletich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miletich scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miletich tries to clinch but Kayani moves out of range.
Kayani looks to land a right hand but Miletich moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayani stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kayani wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice cross by Miletich.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miletich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kayani was well out of range. Poor timing from Miletich.
Miletich tries to clinch up
and Kayani counters with a stiff right hand.
Miletich ducks under a wild hook from Kayani.
A telegraphed right hand from Miletich misses the target.
That kick from Kayani tenderised Miletich's leg. Miletich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kayani looks to score with a jab to the body but Miletich is just out of range.
Breannain Miletich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miletich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miletich scores with a sloppy right hand. Kayani should have avoided that one.
Miletich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wasim Kayani will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wasim Kayani's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Miletich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kayani circles away.
Miletich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kayani can pounce on him.
Kayani gets tackled into the cage by Miletich. Miletich maintains the clinch.
Miletich misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kayani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kayani lands a nice uppercut.
Miletich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kayani backwards.
Kayani trying to stall but Miletich improves his position.
Kayani seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kayani can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kayani.
Miletich pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kayani takes an elbow to the forehead.
Miletich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Kayani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Miletich fails to land.
Kayani working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kayani slowing the pace effectively.
Miletich misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miletich.
Kayani fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miletich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kayani's defenses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kayani avoiding damage.
Miletich misses with an elbow strike.
Kayani blocks an elbow strike.
Miletich throws an elbow but it misses.
Miletich pushes off an throws an elbow but Kayani leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miletich blocks a body shot from Kayani.
Breannain Miletich has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kayani throws a punch but it's blocked by Miletich.
Kayani breaks the clinch.
Miletich closes the distance but Kayani moves to the side
and Kayani counters with a low kick, right behind Miletich 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miletich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kayani swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miletich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kayani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kayani tries to work over Miletich's front leg with a kick but Miletich checks it.
Some wild striking there from Miletich.
Miletich tries to clinch up.
Kayani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miletich.
Kayani is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kayani 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kayani throws out a powerful jab.
Miletich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kayani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miletich takes a swing at Kayani's ribcage but misses.
Kayani throws a body shot but no joy.
Miletich is looking to clinch.
Miletich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miletich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kayani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miletich. That did some damage!
Kayani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miletich's calf.
Miletich fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miletich looks to clinch
and Kayani counters with a good low kick that Miletich was not able to check.
Kayani circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kayani counters with a stiff right hand.
Miletich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miletich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kayani throws out the jab.
Kayani scores with a leg kick.
Kayani slips a straight right by Miletich.
Kayani throws a wild body kick that Miletich sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Kayani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miletich avoids the head kick by Kayani.
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!
Miletich ducks right into an uppercut from Kayani.
Miletich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miletich misses with a low kick.
Miletich lands with a nice body punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Miletich blocks the leg kick.
Miletich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kayani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasim Kayani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kayani has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasim Kayani!
Wasim Kayani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angel Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Grimwald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Concepcion comes to the cage accompanied by The Descent. Grimwald has chosen NoMeansNo - Mr. In Between as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
36 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Angel Concepcion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gustav Grimwald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concepcion throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimwald counters with a good low kick that Concepcion was not able to check.
Grimwald misses with a low kick.
Grimwald throws a low kick but Concepcion moves out of range easily.
Grimwald has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Concepcion is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Concepcion checks a low kick from Grimwald.
Concepcion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimwald.
Concepcion misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Concepcion lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Grimwald has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Grimwald and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grimwald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concepcion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Concepcion.
Grimwald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Concepcion.
Concepcion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimwald was well out of range. Poor timing from Concepcion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimwald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Concepcion.
Concepcion throws a body punch but Grimwald moves out of range.
Concepcion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimwald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Concepcion misses with a takedown
and Grimwald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Concepcion takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Concepcion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimwald.
A big right from Grimwald misses.
Grimwald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Concepcion or perhaps it was just good defense by Grimwald, which made it look bad.
Concepcion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion slips under a jab from Grimwald.
Grimwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Concepcion manages to avoid it.
Grimwald looks to score with a jab to the body but Concepcion is just out of range.
Concepcion throws out a loose jab but Grimwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grimwald misses with a body shot.
Grimwald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grimwald connects with a jab.
Grimwald throws a right hand that Concepcion ducks under and follows up with a left that Concepcion also avoids with ease.
Grimwald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Concepcion.
Concepcion lands an overhand right.
Jab, jab by Grimwald - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Grimwald. No joy for Concepcion on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Concepcion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Concepcion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grimwald slips a jab from Concepcion.
Grimwald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Concepcion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Concepcion. Grimwald does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Concepcion misses its intended target.
Grimwald throws a head kick but Concepcion moves out of range.
Grimwald takes a swing at Concepcion's ribcage but misses.
Concepcion avoids the body shot from Grimwald.
Grimwald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimwald avoids the body shot from Concepcion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grimwald throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimwald fails to land with a series of punches.
Concepcion closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Concepcion throws a looping overhand right but Grimwald ducks down to avoid it.
Concepcion with a hook.
Concepcion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grimwald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Concepcion moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Concepcion misses with an uppercut.
Concepcion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Concepcion there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustav Grimwald will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slow jab from Grimwald misses its intended target.
Grimwald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Concepcion. Concepcion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Grimwald throws a low kick but Concepcion moves out of range easily.
Grimwald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grimwald blocks a jab.
Grimwald looks to score with a jab to the body but Concepcion is just out of range.
Grimwald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Concepcion.
Concepcion misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimwald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Concepcion.
Grimwald throws a sloppy head kick and Concepcion moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion throws a lazy right hand but Grimwald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Angel Concepcion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Concepcion misses with an uppercut. Grimwald saw that one coming.
Concepcion looks to land a combination but Grimwald avoids it well.
Concepcion throws a hook but Grimwald avoids it easily.
Concepcion lands a glancing blow to the side of Grimwald's head.
Concepcion throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimwald.
Concepcion digs a good hook to Grimwald's body.
Grimwald takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Concepcion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimwald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald throws a looping overhand right but Concepcion ducks down to avoid it.
Concepcion throws a hook to the side of Grimwald's head but Grimwald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gustav Grimwald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Concepcion does no damage.
Grimwald throws a leg kick but Concepcion sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Grimwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Concepcion moves away.
Grimwald misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Concepcion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimwald.
Concepcion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grimwald.
Concepcion throws a body punch but Grimwald moves out of range.
Grimwald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Concepcion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion misses with an uppercut
and Grimwald counters with an outside leg kick.
Grimwald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Concepcion scores with a decent looking hook.
Grimwald throws out a loose jab but Concepcion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Concepcion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grimwald circles away quickly and effectively.
Grimwald scores with a leg kick.
Concepcion works over Grimwald's head and body with a nice combination.
Concepcion missing with a left hand there. Grimwald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimwald slips a straight right by Concepcion.
Concepcion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Concepcion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimwald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grimwald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grimwald throws a leg kick but Concepcion checks it.
Concepcion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grimwald looks to score with a jab to the body but Concepcion is just out of range.
Concepcion swings for the body but Grimwald moves out of range.
Concepcion loads up on a big right hand but Grimwald slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Concepcion checks a leg kick.
Grimwald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Concepcion takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Concepcion dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Concepcion has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimwald finds it's way round the side to connect with Concepcion's head.
Grimwald moves out of range of the strikes.
Concepcion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grimwald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Concepcion's sensitive parts.
Concepcion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grimwald.
A right-left combo lands from Grimwald.
Grimwald throws a jab when Concepcion was well out of range.
Grimwald misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimwald has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Concepcion misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Grimwald to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Concepcion scores with a sloppy right hand. Grimwald should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Concepcion misses its intended target.
Grimwald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Concepcion throws a series of punches but Grimwald avoids them all with ease.
Concepcion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimwald.
Concepcion throws a hook but Grimwald avoids it easily.
Concepcion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Concepcion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Concepcion throws the left hand but Grimwald avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Concepcion misses.
Grimwald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grimwald throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald with a jab.
Grimwald throws a hook but Concepcion blocks it.
Grimwald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grimwald lands a nice hook to Concepcion's body. Concepcion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grimwald lands with a straight right. Concepcion didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grimwald.
Concepcion throws a looping overhand right but Grimwald ducks down to avoid it.
Concepcion misses with an uppercut. Grimwald saw that one coming.
Concepcion misses with a straight right.
Grimwald misses with an uppercut. Concepcion saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion misses with a few strikes there.
Grimwald with a jab.
That kick from Grimwald tenderised Concepcion's leg. Concepcion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Concepcion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Concepcion moves forwards but Grimwald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Grimwald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Concepcion.
Gustav Grimwald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Concepcion looks to land a combination. Grimwald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Grimwald sizes up Concepcion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grimwald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Concepcion lands a jab.
Concepcion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimwald throws the kick towards the body but Concepcion avoids it.
Concepcion lands a slapping body shot.
Concepcion checks a leg kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grimwald.
A swing and a miss from Grimwald.
Grimwald misses the jab.
Concepcion missing with a left hand there. Grimwald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Concepcion throws an off balance right hand
and Grimwald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Grimwald scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Concepcion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimwald.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Grimwald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grimwald 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gustav Grimwald!
Gustav Grimwald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ameri CanChopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CanChopper comes to the cage accompanied by Badass. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ameri CanChopper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, El Chavo!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from CanChopper misses.
Chavo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like El Chavo has been cut.
Chavo jabs CanChopper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chavo moves out of range as CanChopper throws a body kick.
Chavo lands with a shot to the body.
Chavo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chavo loads up on a big right hand but CanChopper slips the punch.
Chavo throws a body punch but CanChopper moves out of range.
CanChopper scores with a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chavo has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chavo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but CanChopper manages to avoid it.
Chavo checks a low kick from CanChopper.
Some bone on bone action there as Chavo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
CanChopper throws a head kick but Chavo moves out of range.
Chavo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CanChopper scores with the left hand. Chavo knows he should have avoided that one.
CanChopper throws a front kick aimed at Chavo's knee but Chavo avoids it well.
CanChopper tries a low kick but Chavo avoids it.
Chavo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down CanChopper rather than just go for the knockout.
Chavo cracks a nice hook into CanChopper's ribs.
Ameri CanChopper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavo. CanChopper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Chavo.
A nice inside leg kick there by CanChopper. That's going to slow Chavo down.
CanChopper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavo thows a left - swing and a miss!
CanChopper gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
CanChopper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
CanChopper controlling Chavo's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavo chips away with some ground and pound.
Chavo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chavo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
CanChopper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if CanChopper tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavo cracks CanChopper with a solid left hand.
CanChopper looking to control.
Chavo trying to control but CanChopper is working from the bottom.
Chavo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
CanChopper controlling the position.
CanChopper wants to stand up but Chavo is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavo wants to pass the guard but CanChopper is keeping the position.
CanChopper wants to sweep here but Chavo controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
CanChopper looks to land a body kick but Chavo moved away.
Nice uppercut there from CanChopper.
Chavo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and CanChopper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chavo throws a body punch but CanChopper moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by CanChopper. That's going to slow Chavo down.
CanChopper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
CanChopper misses with an uppercut. Chavo saw that one coming.
Ameri CanChopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavo drops his hands momentarily and CanChopper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent CanChopper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chavo looks to score with a jab to the body but CanChopper is just out of range.
CanChopper tries to move into range but Chavo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
CanChopper throws a leg kick which misses Chavo's front leg but catches the back leg as Chavo tries to avoid it.
CanChopper misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CanChopper connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
CanChopper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
CanChopper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
CanChopper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavo throws out the jab.
Chavo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
CanChopper lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chavo takes a step back to recover.
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 Ameri CanChopper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on El Chavo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A cross from CanChopper lands.
CanChopper is looking to land body kicks.
We've been told by CanChopper's head coaches at Demon's Progym, LOP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
CanChopper looks to land a body kick but Chavo moved away.
CanChopper slips under a jab.
CanChopper scores with a jab to the head.
CanChopper takes a swing at Chavo's ribcage but misses.
CanChopper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavo jabs at CanChopper's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CanChopper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
CanChopper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chavo sizes up CanChopper with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chavo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavo throws a hook but CanChopper avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavo avoids a kick to the body.
CanChopper tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chavo is able to avoid easily.
Chavo swings widly with a right hand
and CanChopper counters with a nice body kick.
Chavo misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Chavo.
CanChopper ducks under a wild hook from Chavo.
Chavo shoots in but no luck this time.
A clash of legs there as Chavo blocks the low kick.
CanChopper tries to clinch up.
CanChopper fails in his attempt to clinch.
CanChopper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That has opened up El Chavo's cut even more.
CanChopper feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chavos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CanChopper is looking to slow Chavo down with leg kicks.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting CanChopper here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
CanChopper stuns Chavo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
CanChopper lands a head kick. Chavo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from CanChopper.
CanChopper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chavo's head.
Chavo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
CanChopper moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
CanChopper tries a head kick but it misses.
CanChopper throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chavo just misses with a punch to the body.
CanChopper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chavo is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CanChopper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
CanChopper moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from CanChopper.
A decent looking cross lands there for CanChopper.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
CanChopper scores with a head kick. Chavo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The cut above El Chavo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
CanChopper scores with a jab. Chavo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
CanChopper is looking to score with low kicks.
Chavo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and CanChopper counters with a good, hard body kick but Chavo shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from CanChopper - that will leave a mark!
Chavo walks forward, straight into a front kick from CanChopper.
CanChopper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavo can do to turn this around?
CanChopper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CanChopper tries to clinch but Chavo moves away
and Chavo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
CanChopper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chavo.
Chavo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chavo is nestled in close to CanChopper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
CanChopper wants to control but Chavo passes into side.
CanChopper is trying to improve his position.
CanChopper is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chavo connects with a decent elbow.
CanChopper is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ameri CanChopper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on El Chavo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chavo scores with a nice head shot.
Chavo lands an overhand right.
CanChopper leaves Chavo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
CanChopper lands with a shot to the body.
CanChopper pushes Chavo away with a front kick.
Chavo misses with an uppercut.
CanChopper throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavo has a takedown stuffed.
CanChopper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from CanChopper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CanChopper thuds a left hand into Chavo's body.
CanChopper stuns Chavo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chavo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
CanChopper is looking to clinch.
CanChopper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chavo looks to land a right hand but CanChopper moved out of range.
CanChopper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chavo misses the shot to the body.
CanChopper throws a big shot that misses.
Chavo takes a swing at CanChopper's ribcage but misses.
CanChopper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
CanChopper fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
CanChopper just misses with a punch to the body.
CanChopper tries to land a front kick but Chavo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chavo checks a leg kick.
Chavo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
CanChopper keeps Chavo at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
CanChopper throws a head kick that misses.
CanChopper throws a push kick but Chavo slaps the foot to one side.
CanChopper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavo misses with an uppercut.
CanChopper looks for the body kick but Chavo saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CanChopper is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from CanChopper.
A lazy left from CanChopper finds it's target.
Some wild striking there from CanChopper.
Chavo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from CanChopper.
CanChopper misses with a low kick.
CanChopper lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from CanChopper.
Chavo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chavo throws a hook but CanChopper avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CanChopper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
CanChopper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
CanChopper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
CanChopper cracks Chavo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chavo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chavo takes a kick to the side of the head.
El Chavo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CanChopper avoids the body shot from Chavo.
CanChopper throws a push kick but Chavo slaps the foot to one side.
Chavo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from CanChopper.
A kick lands to the mid section there for CanChopper.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from CanChopper. Chavo shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ameri CanChopper clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on El Chavo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chavo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
CanChopper looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavo is just out of range.
CanChopper thumps Chavo with a low kick.
CanChopper throws a nice inside leg kick.
CanChopper thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chavo if he has to take too many more of those.
CanChopper connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from CanChopper. Those never looked like landing.
CanChopper tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from CanChopper misses.
Chavo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
CanChopper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavo misses with a hook
and CanChopper counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chavo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from CanChopper.
CanChopper throws a hook but Chavo avoids it easily.
CanChopper fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chavo checks it well.
Chavo slips a straight right by CanChopper.
CanChopper connects with a nice looking jab.
Chavo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from CanChopper.
CanChopper misses with a body kick.
CanChopper throws a head kick that Chavo semi-blocks.
Chavo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chavo throws out a loose jab but CanChopper uses good head movement to avoid it.
CanChopper moves in looking to clinch but Chavo pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
CanChopper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
CanChopper sizes up Chavo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
CanChopper moves away from the strike by Chavo.
CanChopper misses with a kick to the body.
Chavo punishes CanChopper's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
CanChopper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from CanChopper tenderised Chavo's leg. Chavo is trying to keep his angry face on.
CanChopper connects with a body shot that sends Chavo's belly button to the back.
A jab from CanChopper finds it's way through Chavo's defenses.
CanChopper scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by CanChopper there.
CanChopper scores with a head kick. Chavo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chavo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Chavo misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from CanChopper.
CanChopper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavo scores with a jab to the jaw.
CanChopper tries to clinch up
so Chavo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
CanChopper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as CanChopper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
El Chavo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chavo lands a couple of elbows.
CanChopper wants to stand up but Chavo is controlling him.
CanChopper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chavo on the ground.
Chavo trying to control the position from guard on top but CanChopper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
CanChopper wants to get back to his feet but Chavo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chavo is looking to work some ground and pound but CanChopper has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ameri CanChopper had his way with El Chavo in that round.
The cut man is working on El Chavo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
CanChopper delivers a nice body kick.
CanChopper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
CanChopper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chavo misses with a looping right.
Chavo shoots for a takedown but CanChopper saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
CanChopper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chavo.
A big right from CanChopper misses.
Chavo lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CanChopper lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chavo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but CanChopper was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavo.
CanChopper lands a leg kick that knocks Chavo off balance momentarily.
CanChopper throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck CanChopper on the side of the head.
Chavo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck CanChopper on the side of the head.
CanChopper throws an overhand right that lands on Chavo's shoulder, as Chavo tries to avoid the shot.
CanChopper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
CanChopper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
CanChopper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chavo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chavo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
CanChopper clinches up against the cage.
CanChopper throws a head punch that misses.
Chavo blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for CanChopper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by CanChopper.
CanChopper working Chavo over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. CanChopper obliges.
CanChopper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, CanChopper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
CanChopper crunches a lovely knee into Chavo's ribcage.
CanChopper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chavo avoids it.
Chavo has had enough of the clinch but CanChopper keeps him there for the moment.
CanChopper connects with a knee to the head.
Chavo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
CanChopper lands with a left to the head.
Ameri CanChopper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CanChopper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chavo.
Chavo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chavo taking a breather.
Chavo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. CanChopper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ameri CanChopper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Chavo.
CanChopper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
CanChopper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
CanChopper lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at El Chavo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ameri CanChopper!
Ameri CanChopper retains his heavyweight title!
An intense looking Ameri CanChopper took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'WOW I'm the new champion. I waited a long time before getting another title shot but all that wait finally paid off. I intend to hold on to the belt for a while. Thank you all my loyal fans.'.
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