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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Volga Overstreet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Life Goes On. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
29 - 23 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Volga Overstreet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots for a takedown but Overstreet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Overstreet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Overstreet tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Overstreet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Overstreet is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Overstreet misses with some punches.
Overstreet misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Overstreet wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Overstreet defends it nicely.
Jones avoids the head kick by Overstreet.
Overstreet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Volga Overstreet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Jones.
Overstreet throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Overstreet, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Overstreet against the cage but Overstreet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Overstreet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Overstreet looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Overstreet's waist but Overstreet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Overstreet clinches.
A short left from Overstreet.
Overstreet looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Overstreet has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Overstreet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Overstreet fails to land.
Overstreet misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Overstreet turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Overstreet is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overstreet.
Overstreet lands a body shot.
Overstreet misses with a body punch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Overstreet.
Overstreet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
A body shot lands from Overstreet.
Jones tries to pull guard but Overstreet won't allow it.
Overstreet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Overstreet scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Overstreet.
Jones jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Overstreet wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Overstreet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Overstreet stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Overstreet as Jones shoots in.
Overstreet is looking to counter with a body kick.
Overstreet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Overstreet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Overstreet has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Overstreet.
Overstreet misses with a punch on the inside.
Overstreet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Overstreet tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Overstreet back against the cage.
Overstreet working Jones over with knees to the body.
Jones blocks a body shot from Overstreet.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Overstreet effectively controlling the action here.
Overstreet misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volga Overstreet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Overstreet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Overstreet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Overstreet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Overstreet just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Overstreet to the mat! Overstreet manages to get full guard.
Overstreet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Overstreet wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Overstreet sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Overstreet from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand but Overstreet is controlling the position.
Overstreet connects with a couple of short punches.
Overstreet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Overstreet wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Overstreet postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
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.
Overstreet throws a big right hand that misses.
Overstreet postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Overstreet stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fabio Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overstreet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Overstreet throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Overstreet circles away.
A solid body kick from Overstreet.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Overstreet looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Overstreet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Overstreet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstreet with a nice head shot there.
Overstreet passes into half guard.
Overstreet thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Overstreet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Overstreet with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Overstreet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Overstreet wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Overstreet trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Overstreet trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volga Overstreet dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good leg kick by Overstreet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Overstreet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones avoids the head kick by Overstreet.
Overstreet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Overstreet keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Overstreet lands a nice looking body shot.
Overstreet scores with a leg kick.
Jones fails with the takedown.
A lazy left from Overstreet finds it's target.
Overstreet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Volga Overstreet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Jones.
Overstreet fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstreet sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Overstreet lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab by Overstreet.
Jones is rocked!
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Overstreet sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Overstreet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Overstreet finish him?
Overstreet stuffs the takedown.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Overstreet cracks Jones with a good jab.
Overstreet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Overstreet circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Overstreet. That snapped Jones's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overstreet lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Overstreet cracks Jones with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Jones falls to his knees and Overstreet doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Volga Overstreet!
A very excited looking Volga Overstreet made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Frank Klepacki - March to doom. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bomber's choice of entrance music: call to prayer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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36
142 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bomber!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bomber.
Moore is looking to chop away at Bomber's legs.
Bomber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moore stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bomber.
Billy Bomber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bomber darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bomber. Bomber obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Bomber.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moore, as that shot connected.
Moore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bomber throws a leg kick which misses Moore's front leg but catches the back leg as Moore tries to avoid it.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore tries to work over Bomber's front leg with a kick but Bomber checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomber throws a solid leg kick but Moore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bomber.
Bomber connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bomber throws a low kick, looking for Moore's leg but Moore calmly moves out of range.
Bomber throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moore throws a head kick that half lands.
Bomber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Moore walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bomber.
Bomber wants to slow Moore down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been told by Moore's head coaches at The Stray Dogs that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moore avoids the head kick by Bomber.
No luck for Moore with that takedown attempt.
Bomber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bomber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Bomber connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Moore motions for Bomber to come forward. Moore throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bomber defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Bomber wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Bomber defending well as Moore loads up on a big left hand.
Bomber feints a counter leg kick.
Bomber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bomber misses with a wild body shot.
Bomber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bomber lands a nice looking body shot.
Bomber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moore doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to work over Bomber's front leg with a kick but Bomber checks it.
Bomber misses with a low kick as Moore jumps back.
Bomber connects with an inside leg kick.
Bomber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billy Bomber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moore slips under a jab from Bomber.
Bomber misses with a body kick.
Moore checks a leg kick.
Bomber throws a leg kick but Moore sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Moore.
Bomber misses with a body shot.
Bomber throws a low kick but Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore feinted with a counter takedown.
Moore's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bomber under the eye.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomber. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bomber tries to land a leg kick but Moore saw it coming and moves away.
Moore lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bomber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moore with a jab.
Moore scores with a shot to the body.
Moore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moore dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bomber. That did some damage!
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bomber.
Bomber throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moore scores with a jab to the body.
Bomber takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bomber 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.
Bomber thows a leg kick but Moore checks it
and Moore counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moore connects with a couple of short punches.
Bomber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bomber wants to get back to his feet but Moore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bomber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomber pulls Moore in close to prevent any damage.
Moore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bomber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bomber uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomber misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Bomber tries to score with a low kick but Moore moves his leg out of the way.
Moore fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bomber just manages to avoid it.
Bomber chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Moore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bomber. Bomber obviously looking to wear him down.
Bomber has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moore finds it's way round the side to connect with Bomber's head.
Moore on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bomber. Bomber obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bomber.
Bomber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomber was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Bomber misses with a low kick.
Bomber cracks the inside of Moore's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomber misses with a leg kick
and Bomber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomber stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moore.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bomber.
Bomber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bomber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moore scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Billy Bomber has been cut.
Moore scores with a jab to the head.
Bomber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bomber throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
Moore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomber is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Moore working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore trying to control the position but Bomber is working away.
Bomber is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bomber is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bomber can't do much from the bottom here.
Moore working the head and body with strikes.
Moore looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bomber is avoiding damage well.
Bomber is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moore trying to control the action but Bomber is working from the bottom.
Moore throws a strike aimed at the side of Bomber's head but Bomber avoids it well.
Bomber wants to get back to his feet.
Moore lands a nice forearm strike.
Bomber is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moore off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Moore's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bobby Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moore prevents Bomber from getting a body triangle.
Moore just trying to survive but Bomber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Moore do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Moore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bomber's cut.
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!
A slow jab from Moore misses its intended target.
Bomber misses with a leg kick
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bomber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Billy Bomber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bomber throws a solid leg kick but Moore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bomber.
A leg kick checked by Moore.
An attempted straight right counter from Moore misses the target.
Bomber lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bomber.
A head kick misses from Moore.
Bomber shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bomber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomber just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomber slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomber.
Bomber throws a leg kick
and Moore counters with a thumping low kick.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
Moore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bomber misses with a low kick as Moore jumps back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Bomber, which made it look bad.
Moore scores with a hook.
Bomber looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Bomber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
Bomber misses with a wild body shot.
Moore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomber throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bomber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moore misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Bomber.
Bomber throws a low kick but Moore avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Bomber.
Moore misses with a few strikes there.
Bomber flicks out a counter leg kick but Moore steps away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moore at a distance.
Bomber just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore fails to land with a series of punches.
Bomber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomber.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Bomber staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber throws a leg kick that misses.
Moore feinted with a counter takedown.
Bomber slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bomber swivels and escapes.
Bomber throws a hook but Moore blocks it.
Bomber lands a leg kick that knocks Moore off balance momentarily.
Bomber is looking to slow Moore down with leg kicks.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Bomber's shoulder, as Bomber tries to avoid the shot.
Bomber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bomber tries to bench press Moore off him but Moore keeps the position.
Moore connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bomber some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomber looks to move to half guard but instead Moore has passed into mount! Damn!
Bomber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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!
Bomber is desperately trying to improve his position but Moore has a good base and remains in mount.
Bomber tries to lock up and control but Moore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bomber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore landing strikes, looking to finish!
Moore looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bomber is in a horrible position here. Moore smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moore trying to control but Bomber is having none of it.
Bomber tries to hold on but Moore pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moore 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Moore!
An intense looking Bobby Moore took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Got you, you piece of SHIT.'.
The defeated Billy Bomber had this to say: 'It's at times like this, one must reach deeply into his soul,challenge his heart, feel new courage, endure the fuck pain and say 'FUCK ISLAM AND MOHAMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE''.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks has chosen All I do Is win as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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156 lbs
34 - 24 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 4, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Banks!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hossein's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hossein duly obliges.
Hossein lands a nice looking body kick.
Hossein lands with a nice combination. Banks backs away looking to recover.
Hossein lands a jab.
Hossein slaps away a takedown attempt from Banks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hossein lands with a slapping head kick.
Hossein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Banks avoids the body shot from Hossein.
Hossein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hossein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossein avoids the head kick by Banks.
Hossein misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hossein keeps Banks at a distance using the push kick.
Hossein works Banks's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks pushes Hossein away with a front kick.
Hossein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Hossein lands with a hook. Banks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Banks misses.
Hossein misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Banks preventing the sweep.
Banks has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at TC's House Of Pain *LOP*. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hossein trying to control the position.
Hossein seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hossein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hossein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hossein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Hossein is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Decent striking displayed by Hossein there.
Banks lands with a straight right. Hossein didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossein misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein misses with a leg kick.
Hossein misses with a few strikes there.
Banks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hossein throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Banks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hossein throws a push kick but Banks slaps the foot to one side.
Hossein checks a low kick from Banks.
Hossein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Banks counters with a big head kick but Hossein shrugs it off.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hossein avoids it really well and circles away.
Banks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hossein.
Banks fails with the takedown.
Sadiq Hossein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Banks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hossein.
Banks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hossein. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hossein lands an overhand right.
Hossein misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Banks.
Hossein looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
Hossein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Banks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
Banks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hossein manages to avoid it.
Hossein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banks.
Hossein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks tries a quick counter leg kick but Hossein is wise to it.
Hossein is looking to wear down Banks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hossein's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hossein. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sadiq Hossein 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.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Banks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hossein 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 Banks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hossein jabs at Banks's body.
Banks scores with the left hand. Hossein knows he should have avoided that one.
Banks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banks slips a jab from Hossein.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Banks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Banks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banks tries to land a front kick but Hossein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hossein walks into a straight right hand from Banks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hossein.
Hossein connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossein tries a head kick but it misses.
Hossein is looking to slow Banks down with leg kicks.
Hossein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Hossein. No joy for Banks on that attempt.
Hossein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks takes a swing at Hossein's ribcage but misses.
Banks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hossein.
Hossein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Banks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banks moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hossein throws a head kick that half lands.
Hossein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Hossein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hossein lands a right hook to the body.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Hossein.
Banks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hossein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banks.
Hossein throws a solid leg kick but Banks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hossein.
Hossein tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hossein. Those never looked like landing.
Hossein backing away here, and Banks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hossein's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein throws a right hand that misses
and Banks counters with a nice body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hossein. That snapped Banks's head back.
Banks scores with a takedown into Hossein's guard.
Banks is stalling in the full guard.
Banks passes Hossein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hossein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hossein looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily.
Hossein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hossein, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Hossein 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.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hossein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hossein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banks scoring with some ground and pound.
Hossein looking to control.
Hossein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banks.
Hossein keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hossein throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
Banks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hossein on the side of the head.
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 Sadiq Hossein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hossein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Hossein misses
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
Hossein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Banks checks it well.
A big right from Hossein misses.
Banks ducks right into an uppercut from Hossein.
Banks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Hossein does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Hossein.
Banks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hossein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banks lands a head shot.
Hossein looks to land a left hand but Banks moved out of range nicely.
Hossein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hossein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Banks tries to land a body kick
and Hossein counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks dives in and grabs Hossein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hossein pushes down on Banks's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Hossein. That snapped Banks's head back.
Hossein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hossein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hossein is looking to counter punch.
Hossein misses with a body shot.
Hossein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banks.
Hossein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hossein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hossein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hossein.
A clash of legs there as Banks blocks the low kick.
Hossein walks forward, straight into a front kick from Banks.
Banks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banks's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to break free.
Banks fending off the submission attempt from Hossein.
Hossein tries to get the hooks in deep but Banks pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Banks right now.
Banks looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hossein has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hossein seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Banks's chin but Banks turns very nicely into Hossein's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Banks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Banks has passed into half guard!
Hossein is in trouble now - Banks has advanced to mount!
Banks wants to control but Hossein has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Will Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks drops an elbow to the side of Hossein's head.
Banks thows a huge punch but Hossein dodges it nicely.
Banks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banks scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hossein trying to control from the bottom.
Banks misses with a head shot. Hossein uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hossein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Sadiq Hossein.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hossein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadiq Hossein!
Our winner, Sadiq Hossein, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ilafat Urskilz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aigars Senko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senko has chosen will.i.am T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever) as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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144 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ilafat Urskilz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aigars Senko!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Senko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urskilz doesn't seem phased though.
Urskilz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Senko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Urskilz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Senko's waist but Senko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Urskilz off to one side.
Crunch! Urskilz slams his shin into Senko's torso.
Senko moves out of range as Urskilz strikes.
Urskilz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Urskilz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Senko is out of range and Urskilz settles back down.
Urskilz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Urskilz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Senko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Urskilz misses with a leg kick.
Urskilz looks to land a right hand but Senko moved out of range.
We've been told by Urskilz's head coaches at THC playhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Urskilz lands with an uppercut that bounces Senko off the cage and back into range.
Senko is rocked!
It looks like Aigars Senko has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Urskilz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urskilz connects with a stiff jab that staggers Senko - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ilafat Urskilz!
An out of breath Ilafat Urskilz 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamad Al Zahran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Champ is Here. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hamad Al Zahran was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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178 lbs
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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
21 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Reggie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Hamad Al Zahran!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Al Zahran does no damage.
Al Zahran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Al Zahran is out of range.
Anderson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Al Zahran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Al Zahran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Al Zahran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al Zahran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zahran checks a leg kick.
Al Zahran is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anderson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Zahran counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderson won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Al Zahran's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Al Zahran trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Al Zahran is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Zahran scores with a couple of nice shots.
Al Zahran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Zahran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Al Zahran wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Al Zahran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Zahran trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.
Anderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Al Zahran is trying to improve his position.
Al Zahran can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson working the head with strikes.
Al Zahran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Al Zahran is still trying to improve position.
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.
Anderson lands a few punches from side control.
Al Zahran tries to control but Anderson manages to take his back.
Al Zahran showing good submission defense here.
Al Zahran rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Anderson 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.
Al Zahran misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Al Zahran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al Zahran throws a head kick that half lands.
Al Zahran moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.
Al Zahran throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Zahran throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Al Zahran off to one side.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reggie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson connects with a crisp jab.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Zahran doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson wants to slow Al Zahran down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Zahran throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Zahran, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Al Zahran as Anderson shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson thows a body kick. Al Zahran tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Al Zahran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Zahran.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Zahran misses with a leg kick
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Al Zahran is looking to improve his position.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Al Zahran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Zahran can do to turn this around?
Al Zahran working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Al Zahran is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson won't allow Al Zahran to sweep him here.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Al Zahran is working away.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Al Zahran to regain full guard.
Anderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Zahran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran trying to control the position.
Al Zahran is looking for a triangle here but Anderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount.
Anderson trying to control the position but Al Zahran is working away.
Al Zahran tries to buck Anderson off but Anderson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Anderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Anderson controls the position from side control.
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Zahran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Al Zahran manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Al Zahran with the ground and pound but Anderson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Al Zahran with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Anderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
An inside leg kick from Anderson misses.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson checks a low kick from Al Zahran.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Al Zahran on the side of the head.
Al Zahran lands a right hook to the body.
Al Zahran takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Al Zahran has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reggie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Zahran feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Zahran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Al Zahran avoids a kick to the body.
Anderson catches Al Zahran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Al Zahran moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Al Zahran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Anderson throws a low kick but Al Zahran avoids it.
Al Zahran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Zahran slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
It looks like Anderson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
A big left from Anderson misses.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Zahran can pounce on him.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Zahran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al Zahran tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Al Zahran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Zahran wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson wants to slow Al Zahran down by chopping away at his legs.
Al Zahran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Zahran checks a low kick from Anderson.
Al Zahran lands a head shot.
Hamad Al Zahran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Zahran connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Al Zahran is out of range.
Al Zahran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Al Zahran connects with a jab.
Anderson throws a head kick but Al Zahran moves out of range.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Zahran. Al Zahran obviously looking to wear him down.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Zahran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Anderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Zahran shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Reggie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamad Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws out a leg kick but Anderson moves out of range and Al Zahran only half commits.
Anderson defending well as Al Zahran loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Al Zahran's belly button to the back.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Al Zahran.
A punch combination from Anderson misses.
Al Zahran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Al Zahran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Al Zahran tries to counter it with a takedown but Anderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson cracks Al Zahran with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Al Zahran instigates a clinch.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson is looking to control Al Zahran's arms but Al Zahran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Reggie Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phraya Phichai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Johnny Freedom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Phraya Phichai has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Phraya Phichai seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phraya Phichai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johnny Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phichai throws a leg kick but Freedom checks it.
Freedom lands with a right hand.
Phichai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Freedom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phichai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Freedom doesn't manage to clinch there - Phichai circles away.
Freedom avoids a kick to the body.
Freedom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phichai on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Phichai. Beautiful body shot.
Phichai avoids a kick to the body.
Phichai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Phichai misses with a kick to the body.
Phichai sets himself, and Freedom steps forward looking for the clinch! Phichai avoids it this time.
Phichai misses with a low kick.
Freedom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Phichai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Freedom. That did some damage!
Freedom blocks a low kick nicely.
Freedom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freedom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phichai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phichai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Freedom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai feints and then cracks Freedom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Freedom down.
Freedom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Freedom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phichai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Phichai.
Phichai throws a body punch but Freedom moves out of range.
A jab from Phichai does it's job there.
Phichai tried to score with a low kick but Freedom checks it.
Freedom just misses with a punch to the body.
Phichai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Freedom at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Phichai.
Freedom throws a leg kick
and Phichai counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Phichai tenderised Freedom's leg. Freedom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freedom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Phichai counter with a right hand.
Phichai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Freedom is out of range and Phichai settles back down.
Phichai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A good leg kick by Phichai.
Phichai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Freedom.
Phichai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freedom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phichai misses with a body punch.
Phichai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Freedom can't find room to land a body shot as Phichai controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Freedom.
Phichai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Freedom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Freedom misses with a low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Phichai - that will leave a mark!
A big left from Phichai misses.
Freedom misses with a hook. Phichai ducked under it nicely.
Freedom throws a leg kick but Phichai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Phichai tries to land a front kick but Freedom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phichai misses with a low kick.
Freedom tries to clinch up.
Phichai misses with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Phichai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom moves out of range of the body kick.
Freedom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Freedom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freedom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Freedom throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Phichai blocks the leg kick.
Phichai lands a leg kick that knocks Freedom off balance momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phichai lands with a short shot to the head.
Phichai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phichai can't find room to land a body shot as Freedom controls the action.
Phichai tries a body shot but Freedom blocks it.
Phichai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Freedom or not.
Freedom breaks the clinch.
Freedom rushes Phichai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phichai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phichai misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phichai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freedom misses with an elbow over the top.
Phichai misses with a knee strike.
Freedom tries to throw a body punch but Phichai avoids it by throwing Freedom back against the cage.
Freedom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Freedom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phichai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phichai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Freedom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freedom can't find room to land a body shot as Phichai controls the action.
Phichai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phichai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Phichai as the two fighters clinch.
Phichai misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phichai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freedom's elbow.
Phichai lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Phichai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phichai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Freedom digs a good hook to Phichai's body.
Phichai tries to clinch but Freedom is having none of it.
Freedom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phichai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Freedom clobbers Phichai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phichai lands a leg kick that knocks Freedom off balance momentarily.
Phichai lands a head kick. Freedom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Phichai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Freedom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Freedom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom lands with a good body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Freedom in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Freedom clinches with his opponent.
Freedom lands with a light punch inside.
Freedom misses with the head strike.
Phichai has a couple of punches blocked by Freedom.
Phichai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phichai.
Phichai is working Freedom over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai misses with a knee strike.
Freedom lands an uppercut.
Freedom tries to break free but Phichai pushes him back against the cage.
Phichai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freedom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phichai backwards.
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phichai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Phichai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Freedom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phichai misses with a knee strike.
Freedom lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phichai as Freedom tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Freedom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phichai can't find room to land a body shot as Freedom controls the action.
Freedom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phichai misses with the head strike.
Phichai lands a nice shot to the body.
Phichai has a couple of punches blocked by Freedom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Phraya Phichai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Freedom blocks an elbow strike from Phichai.
Freedom swings wildly with an uppercut but Phichai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freedom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phichai misses with a knee to the head.
Phichai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Freedom avoids it.
Freedom tries to work over Phichai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Freedom misses with an elbow strike.
Freedom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phichai is defending well for now.
Phichai misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Freedom lands a nice shot to the body.
Phichai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phichai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freedom prevents a body shot from Phichai.
Phichai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phichai misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Freedom's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phichai.
Freedom blocks an uppercut.
Freedom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Freedom blocks an uppercut.
Phichai digs a right hand underneath Freedom's ribcage. Freedom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phichai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phichai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phichai working aggressively here.
Freedom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phichai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phichai scores with a shoulder strike.
Phichai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Freedom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freedom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phichai is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phichai.
Freedom misses with the head strike.
Freedom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phichai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phichai tries to throw a body punch but Freedom avoids it by throwing Phichai back against the cage.
Phichai scores with a shoulder strike.
Phichai lands a hook that snaps the head of Freedom backwards.
Phichai lands with a light punch inside.
Phichai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freedom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Freedom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Freedom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Phichai fails to land.
Phichai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phichai prevents a body shot from Freedom.
Phichai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phichai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Freedom missing with knees to the body.
Phichai managing to block the knees to the body from Freedom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phichai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai 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.
Phichai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phichai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Freedom's hands.
Freedom slips a jab from Phichai.
Phichai pushes Freedom away with a front kick.
Freedom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Phichai misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phichai tries to clinch up.
Phichai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Freedom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Freedom avoids the head kick by Phichai.
Freedom throws a lazy right hand but Phichai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phichai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phraya Phichai is winning the standup battle so far.
Phichai connects with a nice looking jab.
Freedom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Phichai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom tries to move into range but Phichai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phichai tries to keep at a distance but Freedom has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Phichai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phichai lands a hook that snaps the head of Freedom backwards.
Freedom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phichai avoids it.
Phichai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Freedom misses with a body punch.
Freedom leaning his opponent against the cage.
Freedom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phichai.
Freedom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freedom avoids a kick to the body.
Freedom wants to counter with a clinch but Phichai pushes him away.
Phichai scores with a jab.
Freedom misses with the combination.
Phichai throws a leg kick but Freedom checks it.
Phichai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phichai tries to clinch up.
Phichai misses the shot to the body.
Freedom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Phichai's sensitive parts.
Freedom throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phichai connects with a nice looking jab.
Phichai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freedom.
Freedom is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Freedom lands a right hook to the body.
Freedom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Phichai tries to clinch but Freedom is having none of it.
Phichai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phichai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Freedom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freedom looks to land a body kick but Phichai moved away.
Phichai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Freedom tries to clinch but Phichai is having none of it.
Phichai digs a good hook to Freedom's body.
Phichai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai connects with a leg kick. Freedom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phichai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Freedom if he has to take too many more of those.
Phichai throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Freedom.
Freedom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Phichai.
Phichai takes a swing at Freedom's ribcage but misses.
Freedom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Freedom scores with a spinning back kick!
Phichai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phichai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freedom moves away.
Phichai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freedom was well out of range. Poor timing from Phichai.
Freedom looks to score with a jab to the body but Phichai is just out of range.
Freedom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phichai lands a high kick!
Phichai lands a glancing blow to the side of Freedom's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phichai throws a big shot that misses.
Freedom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Phichai's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phichai tries to clinch there but Freedom circles away.
Freedom lands a lovely overhand right.
Phichai connects with a leg kick. Freedom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Freedom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phichai checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Phichai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Freedom doesn't seem phased though.
Phichai moves out of range as Freedom strikes.
Freedom wants to land a leg kick but Phichai is out of range.
Freedom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phichai.
Freedom feints and then cracks Phichai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phichai down.
Freedom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phichai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freedom misses with a body kick.
Phichai misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phichai. Freedom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Freedom tries to counter with a clinch but Phichai shakes him off and moves away.
Phichai throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Phichai throws a low kick but Freedom moves out of range easily.
Freedom misses with a low kick as Phichai jumps back.
Phichai checks the leg kick.
As Freedom backs away, Phichai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phichai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Phichai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phichai.
Freedom throws a leg kick that misses.
Phichai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Freedom throws out the jab.
Phichai moves out of range of the leg kick from Freedom.
Freedom takes one to the side of the head.
Phichai looks to land a right hand but Freedom moved out of range.
Freedom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Freedom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phichai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phichai tries to clinch but Freedom moves out of range.
Freedom steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Phichai.
Freedom looks to throw the jab but Phichai is out of range.
A big left from Phichai misses.
That kick from Freedom tenderised Phichai's leg. Phichai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phichai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Freedom lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phichai throws a right hand that Freedom ducks under and follows up with a left that Freedom also avoids with ease.
Freedom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phichai ducks right into an uppercut from Freedom.
Freedom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Phichai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phichai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freedom can do to turn this around?
Phichai swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from Freedom finds it's target.
Freedom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Phichai backs up against the cage.
Freedom lands a slapping body shot.
Freedom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phichai throws a leg kick but Freedom moved away.
Freedom steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Phichai.
Freedom throws a solid leg kick but Phichai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Freedom.
Freedom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freedom looks to land a body kick but Phichai moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom looks for the body kick but Phichai saw that one coming.
Phichai dips to his left and cracks Freedom with an uppercut!
Freedom throws a hook but Phichai blocks it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Freedom throws an elbow but misses.
Phichai pushes Freedom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Freedom leaning against his opponent.
Phichai misses with the head strike.
Phichai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Freedom.
Freedom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phichai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freedom prevents a body shot from Phichai.
Nice body punch from Phichai - that landed with a thud.
Freedom is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Freedom tries a body shot but Phichai blocks it.
A short right from Phichai on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom working aggressively here.
Freedom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Phichai avoids it.
Freedom tries to circle away but Phichai has him pinned against the cage.
Phichai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Freedom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Phichai.
A short left from Phichai.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Phichai blocks an uppercut.
Phichai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phichai struggles to land a body shot inside as Freedom controls his hands.
Phichai avoiding damage as Freedom throws knees to the body.
Phichai working aggressively here.
Freedom can't find room to land a body shot as Phichai controls the action.
Phichai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phichai working aggressively here.
Phichai is leaning against Freedom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Phichai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Freedom.
Phichai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phichai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phichai has a couple of punches blocked by Freedom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phichai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freedom scores with a hook to the body.
Phichai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phichai works on Freedom's body with a couple of short punches.
Freedom misses with a knee to the head.
Freedom tries to throw a body punch but Phichai avoids it by throwing Freedom back against the cage.
Freedom swings wildly with an uppercut but Phichai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freedom takes a shot to the head.
Phichai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Freedom manages to break the clinch.
Freedom lands an overhand right.
Freedom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phichai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phraya Phichai had his way with Johnny Freedom in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Freedom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Freedom counters with a body kick.
Phichai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Freedom throws a looping overhand right but Phichai ducks down to avoid it.
Freedom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Freedom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phichai counters with a stiff right hand.
Phichai moves in looking to clinch but Freedom pushes him off.
Phichai throws out a loose jab but Freedom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freedom tries to work over Phichai's front leg with a kick but Phichai checks it.
Freedom just misses with a punch to the body.
Phichai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Phichai misses with an uppercut.
Freedom tries to score with a low kick but Phichai moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freedom takes one on the button.
Crunch! Freedom slams his shin into Phichai's torso.
Phichai dodges the punch combination from Freedom.
Freedom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom throws a poor cross that misses
and Phichai counters with a good low kick that Freedom was not able to check.
A big right from Freedom misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Freedom blocks the leg kick.
Phichai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Freedom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Freedom dodges an elbow strike from Phichai.
Freedom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phichai misses with the head strike.
Phichai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Freedom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Freedom lands a damaging elbow.
Freedom lands an elbow inside that Phichai shrugs off.
Freedom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freedom breaks from the clinch.
Phichai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phichai takes the fight into the clinch.
Freedom lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phichai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freedom blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Freedom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Freedom.
Phichai throws a punch but it's blocked by Freedom.
Phichai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Freedom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freedom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Freedom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Phichai's defenses.
It looks like Phraya Phichai has been cut.
Phichai lands a shot to the body.
Freedom is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Phichai swings wildly with an uppercut but Freedom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freedom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Freedom.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Phichai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phichai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freedom tries to work over Phichai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Phichai fails to land.
Freedom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phichai has a couple of punches blocked by Freedom.
Freedom is pushing Phichai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Phichai blocks an uppercut.
Johnny Freedom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Freedom missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phichai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Freedom's brow.
Phichai misses with the head strike.
Phichai throws a head punch that misses.
Freedom can't find room to land a body shot as Phichai controls the action.
Freedom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Freedom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phichai is working Freedom over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom lands a nice knee to the body.
Phichai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Phichai lands a hook that snaps the head of Freedom backwards.
Phichai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Phichai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Freedom scores with a shot to the side of Phichai's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phichai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phichai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Freedom.
Freedom looking to slow down the pace here.
Phraya Phichai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Freedom pushes off an throws an elbow but Phichai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Freedom tries a body shot but Phichai blocks it.
Phichai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Phraya Phichai.
Well Phichai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phraya Phichai!
Phraya Phichai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Magneto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magneto comes to the cage accompanied by Rise Against - Injection. Dan Haley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 5, fighting out of London, Maximus Magneto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Haley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magneto pushes Haley away with a front kick.
Magneto connects with a right hand. Haley shakes it off.
Haley looks to land a left hand but Magneto moved out of range nicely.
Magneto is looking to counter the offense by Haley and move into the clinch.
Magneto sizes up Haley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Haley misses its intended target.
Magneto misses with a low kick.
Haley avoids the head kick by Magneto.
Haley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magneto on the side of the head.
A big left from Magneto misses.
Haley misses with a wild body shot.
Haley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magneto loads up on a big right hand but Haley slips the punch.
Haley throws a body punch but Magneto moves out of range.
Magneto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Haley looks to land a right hand but Magneto moved out of range.
Haley ducks under a wild hook from Magneto.
We've been told by Magneto's head coaches at Outlaws Clubhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Magneto.
Magneto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haley checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Haley.
Haley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magneto.
Haley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haley misses with a hook
and Magneto counters with a left and a right that stings Haley.
Magneto throws a chopping leg kick but Haley manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haley moves out of range as Magneto strikes.
A low kick from Haley is predictable there
and Haley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magneto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Haley can pounce on him.
We've been informed that Haley 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.
Magneto throws an overhand right that lands on Haley's shoulder, as Haley tries to avoid the shot.
Haley is looking to score with low kicks.
Magneto swings for the body but Haley moves out of range.
Haley misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haley checks the leg kick.
Magneto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magneto slips under a jab from Haley.
Haley gets a double leg takedown into Magneto's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Magneto holds on and takes a little breather.
Magneto trying to keep a closed guard but Haley is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Haley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magneto seems keen to control Haley's posture.
Magneto keeping moving, preventing Haley from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haley sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haley throws the kick towards the body but Magneto avoids it.
Magneto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magneto misses the shot to the body.
Maximus Magneto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magneto instigates a clinch.
Haley wants to stall.
Magneto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Haley wants to get back to striking at distance but Magneto won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Haley.
Haley is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Haley as Magneto tries to tie him up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magneto misses with a knee to the head.
Magneto tries a knee to the head but Haley blocks it.
Magneto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haley blocks an uppercut.
Magneto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haley backwards.
Haley stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Magneto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magneto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haley avoids it.
Nice body punch from Magneto - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Magneto on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magneto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Magneto - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magneto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Maximus Magneto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haley looks to land a right hand but Magneto moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Magneto misses the target.
Magneto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magneto avoids the body shot from Haley.
Maximus Magneto is winning the standup battle so far.
Haley throws a nice head kick!
Haley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Haley walks into a left hand.
Haley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haley slips under a jab from Magneto.
Magneto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magneto tries to sprawl but Haley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haley throwing shots but Magneto is blocking nicely.
Haley lands strikes from half guard.
Magneto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Haley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Haley's back!
Haley is in bad spot here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magneto is controlling the position but Haley somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Haley trying to control but Magneto postures up.
Haley wants to improve his position but Magneto is controlling well.
Haley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magneto is working away from the top position though.
Haley is not content to let Magneto control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magneto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Magneto prevents Haley from improving his position.
Magneto controlling the action here.
Haley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magneto uses his free foot to push down on Haley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Haley.
Magneto controlling the pace for now.
Haley is working to get back to half guard.
Haley tries to hold on but Magneto pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haley is squirming around, avoiding Magneto's attempts to control the action.
Magneto tries to push Haley's head away but Haley is holding on tight.
Haley wants to hold on but Magneto pushes him away.
Magneto tries to control but Haley wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Maximus Magneto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Haley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haley defending well as Magneto loads up on a big left hand.
Haley misses with a low kick.
Magneto tries to close the distance and clinch but Haley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Magneto checks a leg kick.
Magneto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haley checks the leg kick.
Haley checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haley. Magneto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magneto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Haley manages to circle out of the way.
Magneto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haley throws a leg kick but Magneto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magneto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haley.
Haley scores with a hook to the body. Magneto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magneto is trying to defend but Haley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magneto trying to control but Haley postures up.
Dan Haley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haley is keen to just control but Magneto is a slippery customer.
Haley wants to pass to mount but Magneto is defending the position.
Magneto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magneto.
Haley trying to control but Magneto is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magneto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haley.
Magneto pulls Haley in to control the position.
Magneto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magneto is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Haley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magneto misses with an uppercut. Haley saw that one coming.
Haley connects with the punch.
Magneto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magneto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magneto moves forwards but Haley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magneto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haley throws a solid leg kick but Magneto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Haley.
Haley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magneto.
Magneto throws a shot from downtown. Haley moves away and avoids it.
Magneto lands a glancing blow to the side of Haley's head.
Haley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Haley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magneto pulls Haley in close to prevent any damage.
Magneto keeping full guard, as Haley tries to pass.
Magneto pulls Haley in close to his closed guard and prevents Haley from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley throws a big right hand that misses.
Haley is fighting to break Magneto's control of his arms but Magneto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Haley throws a big elbow that misses.
Magneto keeping moving, preventing Haley from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haley blocks a low kick nicely.
Haley lands with a straight right. Magneto didn't see that one coming.
Magneto throws a leg kick which misses Haley's front leg but catches the back leg as Haley tries to avoid it.
Magneto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haley takes one to the side of the head.
Magneto misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Haley really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A leg kick checked by Haley.
Magneto avoids the body shot from Haley.
Haley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haley jabs Magneto right on the nose. Magneto blinks but takes it well.
Magneto checks a leg kick.
Haley throws a low kick but Magneto avoids it.
Magneto tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magneto 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 Haley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magneto misses with a body shot.
Magneto throws a front kick that sends Haley stumbling back into the cage.
Haley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magneto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magneto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Haley misses the target.
A big left from Magneto misses.
Magneto misses with a leg kick.
Haley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magneto digs a good hook to Haley's body.
Haley lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magneto takes a step back to recover.
Haley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magneto momentarily.
Haley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magneto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magneto moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Magneto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magneto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Haley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Haley lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Magneto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haley scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magneto doesn't manage to clinch there - Haley circles away.
Nice defenses there by Haley.
Haley swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley throws a hook but Magneto avoids it easily.
Haley misses the shot to the body.
Magneto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magneto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Magneto lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Dan Haley has been cut.
Haley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magneto. Haley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haley, right into the meat.
Magneto moves out of range of the leg kick from Haley.
Magneto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Haley will feel that in the morning.
Haley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magneto connects with a solid leg kick.
Magneto throws a body shot but no joy.
Magneto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haley connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magneto throws a leg kick but Haley checks it.
Haley lands with a good body shot.
Magneto walks into a straight right hand from Haley.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haley. Magneto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magneto looks for the body kick but Haley saw that one coming.
Haley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magneto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haley checks the leg kick.
Haley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magneto. That did some damage!
A nice leg kick lands there from Magneto.
Haley connects with a body shot that sends Magneto's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magneto. Haley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haley cracks the inside of Magneto's front leg.
Haley lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley ducks under a wild hook from Magneto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magneto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magneto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magneto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magneto misses with a leg kick.
Haley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haley misses with a double jab.
Haley misses with a straight right.
Magneto blocks the body kick.
Magneto tries to clinch but Haley is having none of it.
Haley connects with a solid leg kick.
Haley loads up on a big right hand but Magneto slips the punch.
Magneto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magneto's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Haley dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dan Haley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Haley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magneto is out of range and Haley settles back down.
A jab from Haley does it's job there.
Haley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magneto defends well and Haley ends up having to push Magneto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magneto lands a high kick!
Haley misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Magneto.
Magneto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haley checks it well.
Nice jab there from Haley.
Haley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haley thows a body kick. Magneto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Haley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haley there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magneto scores with a leg kick.
Haley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magneto momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haley checks a leg kick.
Magneto tries to score with a low kick but Haley moves his leg out of the way.
Haley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magneto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haley.
Magneto misses with an uppercut.
Haley jabs at Magneto's body.
Haley avoids a kick to the body.
Haley lands a jab to Magneto's midsection.
Haley shoots in and drives through. Magneto sprawls well.
Haley has a takedown stuffed.
Maximus Magneto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Haley.
Magneto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magneto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haley to score with a decent uppercut.
Magneto thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley throws a lazy right hand but Magneto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haley or perhaps it was just good defense by Magneto, which made it look bad.
Haley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haley tries a low kick but Magneto avoids it.
Haley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magneto slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Haley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magneto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Magneto misses with a low kick as Haley jumps back.
Haley misses with a low kick as Magneto jumps back.
Magneto misses with a hook.
Crunch! Magneto slams his shin into Haley's torso.
Haley misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magneto defends it nicely.
Haley is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Magneto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Magneto tries to score with a low kick but Haley moves his leg out of the way.
Magneto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magneto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magneto lands a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Magneto.
Haley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magneto moves away.
Magneto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley misses with a leg kick.
Magneto swings for the body but Haley moves out of range.
Magneto tries a head kick but it misses.
Magneto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Haley throws a lazy uppercut
and Magneto counters with a thumping low kick.
Magneto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Haley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magneto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magneto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haley.
Haley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magneto connects with the punch.
Haley scores with a hook to the body. Magneto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Magneto misses.
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 Maximus Magneto.
I think Magneto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Magneto!
Maximus Magneto 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ivan Milat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson 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.
Johnson slips a jab from Milat.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Milat checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Milat throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Milat loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson is putting a hurting on Milat here, landing some big shots from side control.
Milat stops Johnson from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Milat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson trying to control the action but Milat is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Milat sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Milat is looking for a sweep.
Milat gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Milat is trying to escape the mount.
Milat is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Johnson trying to control but Milat is having none of it.
Johnson lands with some strikes.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and Milat has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Johnson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Milat has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat prevents Johnson from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Milat is trying to stand back up.
You can see the frustration on Milat's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johnson is punishing Milat with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Milat is trying to break free.
Well, with Johnson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Milat is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson gets his hands free as Milat looks to control.
Johnson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Milat is in real trouble here. Johnson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Milat is tapping out! Johnson wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luke Johnson!
Luke Johnson is the new middleweight champion!
Luke Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Ivan Milat had this to say: 'I should have bought my supplements from LOPS!
http://www.mmatycoon.com/nutritionpublic.php?ncid=2458'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricard Cuenca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory comes to the cage accompanied by It's a fight. Cuenca comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2pac - Troublesome '96 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricard Cuenca!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuenca.
Cuenca is looking to clinch but Thory is avoiding it.
Vic Thory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thory manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cuenca on his heels. He'll look to pass Cuenca's guard now, I'm sure.
Cuenca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thory trying to control but Cuenca is working from the bottom.
Thory slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cuenca trying to keep a closed guard but Thory is proving a slippery customer.
Thory content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuenca looking for a sweep. Not yet Cuenca, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cuenca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thory scores with a kick to the body.
Thory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thory.
Thory darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cuenca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thory throws a head kick that misses
and Cuenca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thory scores with a punch to the head.
Thory misses with an uppercut.
Thory throws a body shot but no joy.
Thory sets himself, and Cuenca steps forward looking for the clinch! Thory avoids it this time.
Cuenca slips a straight right by Thory.
Cuenca appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuenca missing with a left hand there. Thory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thory thuds a left hand into Cuenca's body.
Thory throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thory tries to work over Cuenca's front leg with a kick but Cuenca checks it.
Thory misses the shot to the body.
Thory 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cuenca! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thory. Cuenca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thory rushes Cuenca and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cuenca.
Cuenca is stalling here.
Thory lands an uppercut.
Thory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuenca working aggressively here.
Thory is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory trying to land knees to the body.
Thory misses with a body punch.
Cuenca lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Thory is leaning against Cuenca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuenca misses with the head strike.
Thory working hard to break the clinch.
Thory manages to break the clinch.
Thory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuenca moves away.
Thory throws a big shot that misses.
Cuenca looks to land a body kick but Thory moved away.
Cuenca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thory.
It seemed like Cuenca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thory throws an overhand right that lands on Cuenca's shoulder, as Cuenca tries to avoid the shot.
Thory scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cuenca lands an overhand right.
It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cuenca counters with a nice uppercut.
Thory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thory misses with the combination.
Cuenca throws a hook but Thory blocks it.
Thory throws a right hand that Cuenca ducks under and follows up with a left that Cuenca also avoids with ease.
Cuenca scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thory lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Thory does no damage.
Cuenca throws a hook to the side of Thory's head but Thory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thory. Cuenca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuenca moves away.
Cuenca was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thory swings for the body but Cuenca moves out of range.
As Thory backs off Cuenca throws a huge counter combo but Thory manages to avoid it all.
Thory misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Thory dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cuenca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thory misses with a takedown attempt
and Cuenca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Thory.
Thory misses with a punch on the inside.
Thory tries to work over Cuenca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuenca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thory backwards.
Thory pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thory wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cuenca has him pressed against the cage.
Cuenca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thory lands with a short shot to the head.
Thory has a couple of punches blocked by Cuenca.
Thory avoiding damage as Cuenca throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory has had enough of the clinch but Cuenca keeps him there for the moment.
Cuenca blocks a body shot from Thory.
Thory lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Cuenca.
Thory blocks a body shot from Cuenca.
Cuenca blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuenca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cuenca fails to land.
Thory changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuenca fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thory wants to land a leg kick but Cuenca is out of range.
Cuenca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cuenca scores with the left hand. Thory knows he should have avoided that one.
Thory on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cuenca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thory avoids the head kick by Cuenca.
Thory throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cuenca slips under a jab from Thory.
Thory throws a right hand that misses
and Thory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory throws a front kick aimed at Cuenca's knee but Cuenca avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Thory. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thory throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuenca flicks out a counter leg kick but Thory steps away.
Thory motions for Cuenca to come forward. Thory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cuenca's hands.
Cuenca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cuenca throws a head kick but Thory moves out of range.
Cuenca loads up on a big right hand but Thory slips the punch.
Thory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuenca can do to turn this around?
Thory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cuenca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thory misses with a kick to the body.
Thory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thory throws a poor cross that misses
and Cuenca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thory with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cuenca to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory motions for Cuenca to come forward. Thory throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thory has closed the distance and engaged Cuenca in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cuenca as the two fighters clinch.
Cuenca misses with a punch to the body.
Thory presses Cuenca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vic Thory has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thory is trying to break the clinch but Cuenca has him pressed against the cage.
Cuenca keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thory's efforts to push away.
Thory tries for a takedown but Cuenca manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Thory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuenca lands an elbow that stopped Thory in his tracks for a moment.
Thory misses with a punch to the body.
Thory can't find room to land a body shot as Cuenca controls the action.
Thory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thory misses with a kick to the body.
Cuenca is looking for the big counter here.
Thory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuenca.
Thory drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cuenca sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuenca's corner calls for a 1-2. Cuenca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cuenca.
Cuenca has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cuenca counters with a straight right hand.
Thory blocks the body kick.
Thory lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thory scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thory throws the left hand but Cuenca avoids the punch easily.
Cuenca moves out of range of the body kick.
Thory scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thory dodges the punch combination from Cuenca.
Thory throws a leg kick which misses Cuenca's front leg but catches the back leg as Cuenca tries to avoid it.
Cuenca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricard Cuenca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body kick from Cuenca.
Thory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thory lands a jab.
Cuenca rushes Thory and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cuenca misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuenca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuenca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thory has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuenca avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuenca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Cuenca - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory is trying to break free.
Cuenca landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cuenca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thory's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Cuenca.
Thory lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory tries to circle away but Cuenca has him pinned against the cage.
Thory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cuenca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cuenca content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cuenca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cuenca struggles to land a body shot inside as Thory controls his hands.
Cuenca lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cuenca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thory's brow.
Cuenca misses with some punches.
Cuenca lands an elbow that stopped Thory in his tracks for a moment.
Thory misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuenca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cuenca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cuenca trying to stall but Thory improves his position.
A short right from Cuenca.
Thory wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Thory.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuenca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cuenca gets underhooks to prevent Thory's takedown attempt.
Cuenca lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuenca throws an elbow that misses.
Cuenca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thory takes a shot to the head.
Thory working hard to break the clinch.
Cuenca gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thory.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Thory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thory misses with some punches.
Thory is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thory has a couple of punches blocked by Cuenca.
Thory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thory wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Thory fails to land.
Thory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuenca lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuenca managing to block the knees to the body from Thory.
Cuenca throws a punch but it's blocked by Thory.
Thory pushes off an throws an elbow but Cuenca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cuenca lands a nice elbow.
Vic Thory's cut is getting worse.
Thory has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thory lands a hook that snaps the head of Cuenca backwards.
Cuenca prevents Thory from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cuenca.
Cuenca blocking some punches.
Cuenca stalling the fight.
Thory struggles to land a body shot inside as Cuenca controls his hands.
Thory turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cuenca wants to control but Thory postures up.
Thory scores with punches from side control.
Cuenca sneaks back into half guard.
Thory trying to control from half guard but Cuenca is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuenca is looking to improve his position.
Cuenca is trying to maintain the position but Thory is very close to passing his half guard.
Thory takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thory thows a huge punch but Cuenca dodges it nicely.
Thory wants to control but Cuenca is keeping him busy.
Cuenca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuenca trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricard Cuenca really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cuenca lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thory is looking to land body kicks.
Thory blocks a jab.
Vic Thory is winning the standup battle so far.
Thory misses with a body shot.
Cuenca throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thory throws a looping overhand right but Cuenca ducks down to avoid it.
Thory tries for a takedown but Cuenca circles away easily
and Cuenca moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thory.
Cuenca misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Cuenca.
A nice left hand lands by Cuenca.
Cuenca has a couple of punches blocked by Thory.
Cuenca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cuenca misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory takes a shot to the head.
Cuenca has a couple of punches blocked by Thory.
Cuenca misses with a punch on the inside.
Thory gets through Cuenca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuenca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thorys head.
Cuenca lands a nice elbow.
Thory is trying to force a seperation but Cuenca has the dominant position.
Thory tries to break the clinch but Cuenca is controlling the position.
Thory has had enough of the clinch but Cuenca keeps him there for the moment.
Cuenca pushes off an throws an elbow but Thory leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuenca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thory throws a head punch that misses.
Cuenca throws a head punch that misses.
Cuenca lands a shot to the body.
Cuenca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cuenca.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cuenca.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuenca works on Thory's body with a couple of short punches.
Thory tries to throw a body punch but Cuenca avoids it by throwing Thory back against the cage.
Cuenca lands a glancing elbow in the 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!
Cuenca blocks an elbow strike from Thory.
Thory is trying to break the clinch but Cuenca is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cuenca.
A short right from Thory.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cuenca - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thory wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cuenca throws an elbow but misses.
Thory throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cuenca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cuenca tries to work over Thory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuenca lands an elbow that stopped Thory in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thory.
Thory working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Thory.
Cuenca trying to control the position but instead, Thory has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cuenca into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cuenca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thory blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cuenca.
Thory misses with a body punch.
Cuenca pushes Thory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vic Thory's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thory can't find room to land a body shot as Cuenca controls the action.
Thory misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thory throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuenca.
Thory can't find room to land a body shot as Cuenca controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thory creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thory has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuenca avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thory tries to circle away but Cuenca has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuenca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thory lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cuenca is struggling to control the position.
Cuenca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thory is keeping busy.
Thory goes for a takedown attempt but Cuenca pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Thory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cuenca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cuenca throws a big counter head kick but Thory avoids it with no problem.
Thory stuns Cuenca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thory looks for a takedown but Cuenca sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuenca thumps Thory with a low kick.
Thory misses with a hook to the body
and Cuenca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricard Cuenca dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cuenca throws the kick towards the body but Thory avoids it.
Thory connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cuenca tries a low kick but Thory avoids it.
Thory throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thory takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thory throws a leg kick that misses.
Cuenca throws a jab but it's blocked by Thory.
Thory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cuenca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cuenca darts in and clinches Thory up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuenca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thory has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cuenca after a bit of a struggle.
Cuenca throws a head punch that misses.
Cuenca throws a punch but it's blocked by Thory.
Thory breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cuenca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory drops his hands momentarily and Cuenca takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cuenca throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thory throws a lazy right hand but Cuenca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cuenca misses with an uppercut.
Thory misses with an uppercut. Cuenca saw that one coming.
Cuenca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cuenca staying out of range there.
Thory lands a glancing blow to the side of Cuenca's head.
Thory clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thory misses with a body shot.
And Cuenca responds with a good body kick, but Thory manages to step out the way in time.
A bone on bone clash there as Cuenca blocks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thory.
Thory throws a leg kick but Cuenca sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Thory backs off Cuenca throws a huge counter combo but Thory manages to avoid it all.
Cuenca lands with an uppercut that bounces Thory off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuenca clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Cuenca.
Thory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thory lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thory softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuenca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thory throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cuenca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Thory lands.
Thory throws a sloppy body shot
and Cuenca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thory throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuenca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thory.
Thory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thory walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cuenca.
Cuenca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cuenca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thory connects with a right hand. Cuenca shakes it off.
Thory lands a really nice looking cross but Cuenca seems unphased.
Cuenca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cuenca lands a nice looking body kick.
Thory scores with a decent looking hook.
Ricard Cuenca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thory throws a body shot but no joy.
Cuenca wants to counter the offense by Thory and move into the clinch position.
Vic Thory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cuenca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Thory tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuenca takes the fight into the clinch.
Cuenca tries to work over Thory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thory breaks from the clinch.
Cuenca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cuenca ducks under a wild hook from Thory.
It seemed like Cuenca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cuenca connects with a leg kick. Thory looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thory tries to score with a low kick but Cuenca moves his leg out of the way.
Thory cracks Cuenca with a good jab.
Thory looks to score with a jab to the body but Cuenca is just out of range.
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 Vic Thory.
I think Cuenca has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricard Cuenca!
An out of breath Ricard Cuenca 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala has chosen Volga as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragon Slayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takala throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takala throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Slayer on the side of the head.
Slayer misses with a looping right.
Takala has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slayer throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slayer checks it well.
Takala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Takala misses the jab.
Slayer just misses with a punch to the body.
Slayer throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a body kick that stops Slayer in his tracks momentarily.
Takala tries a low kick but Slayer avoids it.
Slayer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Topi Takala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala throws a low kick but Slayer avoids it.
Takala scores with a leg kick.
Takala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takala connects with a crisp jab.
Takala motions for Slayer to come forward. Takala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer is looking to clinch but Takala is avoiding it.
Takala scoring well with a low kick there.
Slayer moves away from the strike by Takala.
A thudding body kick lands there by Takala!
A telegraphed right hand from Takala misses the target.
Takala lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takala misses with a hook to the body
and Slayer counters with a stiff right hand.
Slayer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Slayer looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
Nice body kick from Slayer.
That kick from Takala tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takala keeps the fight on the outside.
Takala misses with a straight right.
Slayer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Takala's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A punch combination from Takala misses.
Slayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala throws a poor cross that misses
and Slayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala misses with a hook. Slayer ducked under it nicely.
Takala misses with a leg kick.
Slayer missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slayer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slayer.
Slayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Slayer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takala.
Takala motions for Slayer to come forward. Takala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slayer misses the shot to the body.
Slayer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takala checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takala throws a lazy right hand but Slayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takala scores with a jab to the jaw.
Takala wants to slow Slayer down by chopping away at his legs.
Slayer misses with a body kick.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer scores with a punch to the head.
Takala throws a looping overhand right but Slayer ducks down to avoid it.
Takala tried to score with a low kick but Slayer checks it.
As Takala tries to get set, Slayer tries to push him back and clinch up but Takala manages to avoid the attempt.
Takala is looking to chop away at Slayer's legs.
Slayer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slayer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big left from Slayer misses.
Slayer misses with a shot to the body
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Takala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slayer manages to avoid it.
Takala misses with a lunging right hand
and Slayer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takala looks to throw the jab but Slayer is out of range.
Takala looks to land a right hand but Slayer moved out of range.
Slayer checks a low kick from Takala.
Takala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slayer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Slayer checks a low kick from Takala.
A low kick from Slayer is predictable there
and Takala counters with a nice low kick that buckles Slayer's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good leg kick by Takala there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takala blocks a jab.
Slayer throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Nice uppercut lands for Slayer. That snapped Takala's head back.
Takala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slayer avoids the body shot from Takala.
Slayer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takala.
Slayer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Slayer lands a leg kick that knocks Takala off balance momentarily.
Slayer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Slayer's head.
Takala throws out a leg kick but Slayer moves out of range and Takala only half commits.
Slayer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takala takes a step back to recover.
Takala throws a right hand that misses
enabling Slayer to counter with a crisp jab.
Takala throws a leg kick
and Slayer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takala. That's going to slow Slayer down.
Slayer misses the jab.
Takala appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slayer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Slayer misses the jab.
A low kick from Takala misses
and Slayer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slayer throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala throws out a loose jab but Slayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Takala.
Takala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slayer.
Takala moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Slayer scores with a head kick.
Takala throws a low kick but Slayer moves out of range easily.
Slayer misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slayer scores with a nice body kick.
Slayer misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slayer is out of range.
Takala slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
Slayer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takala counters with a leg kick.
Takala throws a good cross that connects.
Takala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slayer's head backwards.
Takala lands an overhand right.
Takala jabs Slayer right on the nose. Slayer blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Takala is predictable there
and Slayer moves into the clinch.
Takala lands with a left to the head.
Slayer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slayer blocking some punches.
Takala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Takala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slayer pushes Takala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala struggles to land a body shot inside as Slayer controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takala.
Takala is looking for a takedown.
Slayer blocks a body shot from Takala.
Slayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takala takes a swing at Slayer's ribcage but misses.
Slayer throws a leg kick that misses.
Slayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takala.
Takala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slayer's hands.
Takala fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slayer throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Takala throws a chopping leg kick but Slayer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slayer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy body kick from Slayer
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slayer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer avoids the body shot from Takala.
Slayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Slayer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takala has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takala misses with a hook. Slayer ducked under it nicely.
Takala throws a shot to the body.
Slayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slayer throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Takala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takala throws a head kick but Slayer moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Slayer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takala misses with a body kick.
Topi Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takala blocks the body kick.
Slayer lands an overhand right.
Slayer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Takala throws a combination that misses
and Slayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Takala blocks the body kick.
Takala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Takala jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takala throws a head kick that misses.
Slayer lands a jab to the nose.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Slayer swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Slayer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slayer pushes Takala away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala slips a jab and a cross from Slayer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Topi Takala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slayer connects with a body shot.
Slayer lands a glancing blow to the side of Takala's head.
Slayer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slayer lands a glancing blow to the side of Takala's head.
Takala thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slayer throws out the jab.
Takala lands a jab to the head.
Takala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slayer. That did some damage!
Slayer throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Slayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Slayer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slayer throws a big shot that misses.
Slayer misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takala checks it well.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slayer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala connects with a solid leg kick.
Takala throws a jab but it's blocked by Slayer.
Takala connects with a high kick.
Takala keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slayer misses with a wild body shot.
Takala throws an overhand right that lands on Slayer's shoulder, as Slayer tries to avoid the shot.
Takala throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Slayer misses the target.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
Takala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takala misses the jab.
Takala throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala thows a leg kick but Slayer checks it
and Slayer counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala throws a leg kick but Slayer moved away.
Slayer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takala tries to work over Slayer's front leg with a kick but Slayer checks it.
A big left from Takala misses.
Slayer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takala has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takala, right into the meat.
Takala throws a leg kick but Slayer moved away.
Takala needs to keep his hands up - Slayer had a free shot at his head there.
Takala throws a hook to the side of Slayer's head but Slayer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slayer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slayer. That's going to slow Takala down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Takala.
Takala misses with a wild body shot.
Slayer misses with a straight right.
Slayer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Slayer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Takala.
Takala lands a leg kick that knocks Slayer off balance momentarily.
Takala cracks Slayer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takala misses with a hook. Slayer ducked under it nicely.
Slayer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Slayer is predictable there
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body.
Slayer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slayer.
Takala lands a nice shot that snaps Slayer's head back.
Slayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slayer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takala is looking to score with low kicks.
Slayer looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Slayer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slayer swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala misses with a low kick.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slayer instigates a clinch.
Slayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slayer struggles to land a body shot inside as Takala controls his hands.
Slayer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Takala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Slayer circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Topi Takala just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takala motions for Slayer to come forward. Takala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slayer throws a leg kick that misses.
Takala takes a swing at Slayer's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Slayer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slayer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takala lands a glancing blow to the side of Slayer's head.
Takala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slayer.
Slayer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slayer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slayer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takala takes a swing at Slayer's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Takala tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slayer throws a low kick but Takala moves out of range easily.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takala looks to land a right hand but Slayer moved out of range.
Slayer is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Takala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala moves into range and connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Slayer checks a leg kick.
Takala walks into a jab.
Slayer feints and then cracks Takala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takala down.
Slayer walks into a straight right hand from Takala.
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Takala connects with an inside leg kick.
Slayer looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
Takala throws a wild body kick that Slayer sees coming a mile off.
Takala throws a chopping leg kick but Slayer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takala throws out the jab.
Takala checks a low kick from Slayer.
A nice side step and Takala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Slayer missing with a left hand there. Takala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer just misses with a punch to the body.
Takala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slayer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Takala throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takala throws a jab but it's blocked by Slayer.
Takala finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Slayer loads up on a big right hand but Takala slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Takala throws a looping overhand right but Slayer ducks down to avoid it.
Slayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takala.
An attempted straight right counter from Slayer misses the target.
Takala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slayer throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Takala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slayer on the side of the head.
Slayer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Slayer throws a looping overhand right but Takala ducks down to avoid it.
Takala flicks out a counter leg kick but Slayer steps away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Slayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Takala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Slayer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slayer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takala is trying to counter with his kicks.
Takala misses the shot to the body.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slayer.
Takala works over Slayer's head and body with a nice combination.
Takala fails to land with a series of punches.
Takala lands with a cross.
Takala takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slayer throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Takala chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slayer's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
An inside leg kick lands from Takala.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Slayer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slayer misses with a hook. Takala ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slayer blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick from Takala lands but Slayer takes it in his stride.
Slayer fails to land with a series of punches.
Takala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slayer doesn't seem bothered though.
Slayer throws a hook to the side of Takala's head but Takala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slayer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takala throws a head kick that misses.
Slayer throws a body kick that misses.
Takala scores with a sloppy right hand. Slayer should have avoided that one.
Takala scores with a shot to the body.
Takala throws a head kick but Slayer moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Slayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Slayer misses with a body shot.
Dragon Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takala 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.
Slayer throws a hook to the side of Takala's head but Takala sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slayer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Takala is predictable there
letting Slayer counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Slayer misses.
A leg kick checked by Takala.
Takala is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takala lands a jab.
Slayer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takala looks to land a left hand but Slayer moved out of range nicely.
Takala dips to his left and cracks Slayer with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer connects with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Slayer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slayer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Slayer.
Takala slips under a jab from Slayer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Takala.
Slayer stuns Takala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Slayer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Takala finds it's way round the side to connect with Slayer's head.
Slayer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Slayer avoids the body shot from Takala.
Takala has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Takala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takala throws out the jab.
Slayer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takala.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slayer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala misses with a low kick.
Takala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Slayer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takala can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Slayer blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Slayer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takala lands a leg kick that knocks Slayer off balance momentarily.
Takala misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Slayer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takala.
Slayer misses with a combination
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Takala looks to throw the jab but Slayer is out of range.
Slayer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala misses the shot to the body.
Takala throws a hook but Slayer blocks it.
Slayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Takala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slayer throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slayer misses with a looping right.
Slayer swings widly with a right hand
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Takala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takala misses with an uppercut.
Takala looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Takala.
Takala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Takala tenderised Slayer's leg. Slayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slayer throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slayer throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takala throws out a counter right but Slayer avoids it with no problem.
Takala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Slayer misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Takala lands but Slayer takes it in his stride.
Takala clobbers Slayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slayer is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Slayer.
Takala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takala has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Slayer.
Slayer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slayer half committed to a counter leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takala.
Takala misses with a looping right.
Slayer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slayer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takala. Takala obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slayer.
Slayer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slayer just misses with a punch to the body.
Slayer checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Topi Takala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takala winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Topi Takala!
Topi Takala decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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