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Troids Next Top Fighter! R6 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy DeStefano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe The is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe The !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy DeStefano!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeStefano thuds a left hand into The 's body.
DeStefano misses with a wild body shot.
The fires out a quick counter leg kick but DeStefano just manages to avoid it.
DeStefano connects with the punch.
DeStefano catches The with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
DeStefano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeStefano scores with a shot to the side of The 's head.
The drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeStefano pulls his leg out and moves away.
The shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeStefano as he jumps to the side.
DeStefano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DeStefano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends The sprawling to the canvas! The rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can DeStefano finish him?!
The is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeStefano lands a slapping body shot.
Oh The is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeStefano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The , pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by DeStefano.
DeStefano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The goes for a takedown attempt but DeStefano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe The . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeStefano throws a monster overhand right that drops The ! DeStefano follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy DeStefano!
Sammy DeStefano was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean Michel Basquiat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bostar Tyraanicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Michel Basquiat has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Michel Basquiat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bostar Tyraanicao!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Basquiat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basquiat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tyraanicao. Tyraanicao obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Tyraanicao.
Jean Michel Basquiat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basquiat throws out a loose jab but Tyraanicao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyraanicao checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Basquiat with a hook.
Tyraanicao tries to land a body kick
and Basquiat counters with a straight right hand.
Tyraanicao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyraanicao lands a leg kick that knocks Basquiat off balance momentarily.
Basquiat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tyraanicao momentarily.
It looks like Bostar Tyraanicao has been cut.
A combination from Basquiat does no damage.
Tyraanicao misses the jab.
Tyraanicao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyraanicao throws a leg kick
and Basquiat counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tyraanicao! Basquiat lets Tyraanicao back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tyraanicao is rocked!
Basquiat ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tyraanicao's jaw. Tyraanicao's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Basquiat does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Michel Basquiat!
Jean Michel Basquiat made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You're just a product of what I fight against.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zac Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor MCconnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor MCconnor will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zac Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor MCconnor!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers throws a jab but it's blocked by MCconnor.
MCconnor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to avoid it but MCconnor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogers to the ground. Rogers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers slaps away a takedown attempt from MCconnor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rogers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MCconnor sprawls well initially but Rogers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rogers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
MCconnor regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MCconnor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MCconnor is looking to stand up but Rogers isn't so interested in that idea.
MCconnor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Rogers prevents MCconnor from getting back to his feet.
MCconnor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
MCconnor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rogers is controlling him.
Rogers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers prevents MCconnor from getting back to his feet.
Rogers trying to control but MCconnor is working from the bottom.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
MCconnor working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.
MCconnor is looking to stand up but Rogers isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MCconnor's head.
MCconnor is looking for a triangle here but Rogers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Rogers lands a nice forearm strike.
Rogers lands a few punches from side control.
MCconnor is trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers working the ground and pound.
MCconnor takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rogers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rogers scoring with punches from side control.
MCconnor wants to get back to his feet but Rogers drags him back down.
Rogers scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers working the head and body with strikes.
Rogers wants to lay and pray for a moment but MCconnor keeps working.
Rogers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MCconnor on the ground.
MCconnor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
MCconnor actively working from the bottom here.
MCconnor is looking to escape.
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rogers stops MCconnor from getting back to his feet.
Rogers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
MCconnor bucks Rogers off and manages to get back to his feet!
Gregor MCconnor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MCconnor fails to land the takedown.
Zac Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor MCconnor.
MCconnor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to avoid it but MCconnor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogers to the ground. Rogers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rogers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MCconnor manages to circle out of the way.
Rogers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from MCconnor.
MCconnor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rogers defends it nicely.
MCconnor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rogers.
Rogers slaps away a takedown attempt from MCconnor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MCconnor with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MCconnor fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogers drops down looking for a counter takedown but MCconnor sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Rogers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rogers stuffs the takedown attempt from MCconnor. MCconnor gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MCconnor.
MCconnor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but MCconnor persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
Zac Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor MCconnor.
MCconnor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogers at a distance.
MCconnor clinches.
MCconnor jumps guard but Rogers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MCconnor jumps guard and drags Rogers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
MCconnor has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
Rogers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
MCconnor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rogers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MCconnor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
MCconnor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
MCconnor is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear MCconnor down.
MCconnor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rogers is controlling him well.
MCconnor is looking for a sweep.
MCconnor sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor is looking to escape.
MCconnor is refusing to be controlled, as Rogers sits in half guard.
MCconnor is looking to escape.
Rogers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MCconnor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Rogers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rogers wants to free his trapped foot but MCconnor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Rogers.
MCconnor is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rogers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MCconnor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rogers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MCconnor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
MCconnor has hold of Rogers's hands but Rogers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rogers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rogers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
MCconnor wants to get back to his feet.
MCconnor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MCconnor is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to control. MCconnor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rogers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rogers working over MCconnor with some ground and pound. MCconnor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
MCconnor wants to get back to his feet.
MCconnor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MCconnor is not content to let Rogers control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers throws out a loose jab but MCconnor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MCconnor.
Rogers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rogers dives in and grabs MCconnor's left leg, looking for a takedown. MCconnor pushes down on Rogers's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Rogers dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MCconnor sprawls well. MCconnor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rogers gets slowly back to his feet.
MCconnor wants to clinch.
MCconnor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MCconnor lands with an overhand left.
Rogers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MCconnor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MCconnor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MCconnor lands with an overhand left.
Zac Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
MCconnor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Zac Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor MCconnor.
Rogers goes for a takedown in the clinch but MCconnor prevents it.
MCconnor gets control of Rogers's arms and successfully pulls guard. MCconnor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MCconnor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
MCconnor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rogers looking to pass the guard.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to MCconnor's brow.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MCconnor can do to turn this around?
Rogers throwing strikes from guard but MCconnor blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers chips away with some ground and pound.
MCconnor wants to stand but Rogers is controlling the position.
Rogers connects with a couple of short punches.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rogers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MCconnor is keeping the position for now.
Rogers trying to control but MCconnor is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MCconnor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers is looking to work some ground and pound but MCconnor has wrist control.
MCconnor looking for a guillotine here but Rogers defends easily.
Rogers scoring with punches to the head and body.
MCconnor working for a triangle but Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers won't allow MCconnor to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rogers is working MCconnor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rogers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rogers wants to control from the top but MCconnor keeps moving.
MCconnor 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.
MCconnor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zac Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers postures up in MCconnor's guard and throws a big left but MCconnor blocks it.
Rogers distracts MCconnor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
MCconnor has his foot on Rogers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rogers works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MCconnor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregor MCconnor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MCconnor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MCconnor has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
MCconnor has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
Zac Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MCconnor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zac Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zac Rogers!
During a confident post fight interview, Zac Rogers 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Carlyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Scrooge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Carlyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Scrooge!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlyle misses with an uppercut. Scrooge saw that one coming.
Scrooge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scrooge.
Scrooge looking to slow down the pace here.
Carlyle keeps control of Scrooge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carlyle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scrooge backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrooge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scrooge has had enough of the clinch but Carlyle keeps him there for the moment.
Scrooge is looking to break free of the clinch but Carlyle has double underhooks.
Scrooge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scrooge is looking to control Carlyle's arms but Carlyle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scrooge has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrooge wants a takedown but no success here.
Charles Carlyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Scrooge.
Carlyle has Scrooge pressed against the cage, preventing Scrooge from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scrooge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carlyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scrooge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carlyle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Carlyle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carlyle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Carlyle trying to control the position.
Carlyle throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Carlyle 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.
My spies in The Sweat Lodge inform me that Scrooge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Carlyle has control of Scrooge's left arm, preventing Scrooge from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle wants to sweep but no luck.
Scrooge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Scrooge throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scrooge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Scrooge.
Scrooge connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carlyle momentarily.
Scrooge dives in and grabs Carlyle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carlyle pushes down on Scrooge's head and hops out.
Scrooge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carlyle manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrooge cracks Carlyle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scrooge throws a low kick, looking for Carlyle's leg but Carlyle calmly moves out of range.
Carlyle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carlyle gets a clinch.
Carlyle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scrooge being controlled against the cage.
Scrooge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carlyle prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Carlyle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scrooge sees it coming and defends easily.
Carlyle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scrooge's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scrooge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carlyle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Scrooge keeping full guard, as Carlyle tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carlyle is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Carlyle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scrooge avoids the body shot from Carlyle.
Scrooge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carlyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scrooge somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Carlyle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scrooge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlyle slips a straight right by Scrooge.
Carlyle feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrooge is looking to score with low kicks.
Carlyle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Scrooge.
Scrooge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scrooge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle wants to sweep here but Scrooge controlling him for the moment.
Scrooge tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlyle is retaining full guard.
Carlyle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scrooge.
Scrooge trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carlyle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Carlyle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carlyle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carlyle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrooge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carlyle is aware though and is defending well.
Charles Carlyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scrooge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Carlyle defends well.
Carlyle chips away with some ground and pound.
Scrooge looking for a guillotine here but Carlyle defends easily.
Carlyle trying to control but Scrooge is working from the bottom.
Scrooge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carlyle wants to pass the guard but Scrooge is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle is looking to stand up but Scrooge won't let him.
Scrooge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlyle slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlyle seems to be working for a kimura but Scrooge defends the submission attempt.
Carlyle is looking for a kimura here.
Scrooge gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carlyle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scrooge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carlyle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carlyle cracks Scrooge with a solid left hand.
Carlyle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Scrooge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlyle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carlyle wants to control from the top but Scrooge keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charles Carlyle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Carlyle throws a hook to the side of Scrooge's head but Scrooge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrooge misses the target.
Carlyle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carlyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scrooge tries to counter with a clinch but Carlyle shakes him off and moves away.
Carlyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Scrooge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scrooge throws a hook to the side of Carlyle's head but Carlyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlyle throws out a powerful jab.
Scrooge misses with an uppercut.
Carlyle ducks under a wild hook from Scrooge.
Carlyle feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlyle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Scrooge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carlyle.
A swing and a miss from Scrooge.
Scrooge swings for the body but Carlyle moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Carlyle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlyle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carlyle lands a jab.
Scrooge takes one to the chin there.
Sebastian Scrooge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scrooge pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carlyle is out of range and Scrooge settles back down.
Carlyle is looking to counter the offense by Scrooge and move into the clinch.
Carlyle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scrooge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Carlyle.
Scrooge swats away the attempt to clinch by Carlyle.
Scrooge feints the counter takedown.
Scrooge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carlyle.
Sebastian Scrooge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scrooge needs to keep his hands up - Carlyle had a free shot at his head there.
Scrooge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carlyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrooge misses with a hook.
Carlyle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scrooge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlyle.
Scrooge shoots for a takedown but Carlyle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scrooge shoots for a takedown but Carlyle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carlyle clinches.
Scrooge misses with the head strike.
Carlyle pushes off an throws an elbow but Scrooge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Carlyle has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scrooge clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Carlyle is working the ground and pound. Can Scrooge escape?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlyle is looking for the choke from the back position but Scrooge is controlling his hands well.
Carlyle working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlyle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Scrooge defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Carlyle working for a choke but Scrooge is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scrooge is in a bad position with Carlyle working for a choke. Scrooge manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Carlyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carlyle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Carlyle!
In defeat, Sebastian Scrooge stepped up to the mic, saying '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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evil comes to the cage accompanied by Factory of Faith. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Evil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerry Khan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khan.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evil.
Evil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Evil backing away here, and Khan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Evil lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Evil.
Good leg kick by Khan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khan tries a head kick but it misses.
Evil lands a nice shot that snaps Khan's head back.
Evil takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Khan slips a jab from Evil.
Evil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Mr Evil has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Khan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Evil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khan scoring well with a low kick there.
Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Evil checks it well.
Evil wants to land a leg kick but Khan is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evil throws a sloppy head kick and Khan moves out of range easily.
Evil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Khan misses
and Evil counters by clinching up.
Khan is looking to control Evil's arms but Evil gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khan has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Khan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Khan breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan slips a straight right by Evil.
Evil throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Evil throws a head kick but Khan moves out of range.
Evil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Khan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Khan scores with a head kick.
Khan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Khan 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!
Evil avoids the head kick by Khan.
Evil lands with a slapping head kick.
Khan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Khan scoring well with a low kick there.
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Khan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Evil's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Khan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Gerry Khan!
A very excited looking Gerry Khan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Mr Evil had this to say: 'I would like to thank Grant for having me, good times '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geralt Of Rivia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Singh might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Never Been by Dub Phizix & Fox. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Geralt Of Rivia!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Rivia throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Jab by Singh.
We've been told by Singh's head coaches at Dead North MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Of Rivia throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh.
Of Rivia throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Singh throws a low kick but Of Rivia avoids it.
Singh misses with a body kick.
Singh throws a body kick that misses.
Of Rivia moves out of range of the strikes.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Rivia was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
A jab from Of Rivia misses.
Of Rivia avoids the head kick by Singh.
Singh misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Of Rivia cracks Singh with a good jab.
Singh throws a head kick that misses
and Of Rivia counters with a nice uppercut.
Of Rivia throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a sloppy body shot
and Of Rivia counters by clinching up.
Of Rivia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
Of Rivia digs a right hand underneath Singh's ribcage. Singh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Singh wants to break free but Of Rivia has control.
Of Rivia blocks an uppercut.
Of Rivia breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Of Rivia misses.
Of Rivia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh blocks a jab.
Singh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Singh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Of Rivia throws out a counter right but Singh avoids it with no problem.
Of Rivia misses with a looping right.
Of Rivia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Singh cracks a nice hook into Of Rivia's ribs.
Singh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Of Rivia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Of Rivia moves out of range as Singh throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Of Rivia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Rivia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Singhs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Of Rivia blocks a head kick by Singh.
Of Rivia moves out of range as Singh throws a body kick.
Singh walks into a left hand.
Of Rivia scores with a jab.
Singh is rocked!
Of Rivia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Of Rivia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Of Rivia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Of Rivia throws a jab when Singh was well out of range.
Singh half committed to a counter leg kick.
Of Rivia misses with an uppercut. Singh saw that one coming.
Singh scores with a punch to the head.
Singh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Of Rivia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Singh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick
and Of Rivia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Of Rivia looking to stall.
Of Rivia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh can't break the clinch.
Of Rivia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Singh tries to work over Of Rivia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Of Rivia misses with a body punch.
Singh is trying to push Of Rivia away but Of Rivia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Of Rivia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Singh wants to break free but Of Rivia has control.
Singh wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Of Rivia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Singh up against the cage.
Singh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Singh is trying to push Of Rivia away but Of Rivia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Singh throws a head punch that misses.
Of Rivia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Singh's efforts to push away.
Singh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Of Rivia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good body shot from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Of Rivia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Of Rivia as the two fighters clinch.
Of Rivia avoids a wild elbow strike from Singh.
Of Rivia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Rivia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Of Rivia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Of Rivia.
Singh is trying to break the clinch but Of Rivia has him pressed against the cage.
Of Rivia lands a body shot.
Of Rivia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Singh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Of Rivia works on Singh's body with a couple of short punches.
Of Rivia lands a nice shot to the body.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Of Rivia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Of Rivia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Singh backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Of Rivia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Of Rivia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Of Rivia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Of Rivia.
Oh Singh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Of Rivia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Singh takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geralt Of Rivia dominated that round.
That's time! Singh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Of Rivia avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Of Rivia moves away and avoids it.
Singh seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Singh misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Of Rivia! But no joy.
Of Rivia takes one to the chin there.
Singh defending well as Of Rivia loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Of Rivia misses.
Of Rivia avoids a kick to the body.
Singh scores with the left hand. Of Rivia knows he should have avoided that one.
Junior Singh is winning the standup battle so far.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Of Rivia. That did some damage!
Of Rivia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Singh blocks a jab.
Of Rivia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Singh tries to bum rush Of Rivia with a series of wild strikes but Of Rivia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Of Rivia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Singh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Of Rivia throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Singh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Rivia throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Junior Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Rivia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Singh.
A slow jab from Of Rivia misses its intended target.
Singh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Singh swings for the body but Of Rivia moves out of range.
Singh throws a low kick but Of Rivia avoids it.
Of Rivia connects with a single shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Singh.
Of Rivia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Singh scores with a punch to the head.
Singh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Singh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Of Rivia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Of Rivia misses with a looping right.
Singh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Rivia misses with a left hand
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Junior Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Of Rivia misses with a hook.
Of Rivia misses with a hook. Singh ducked under it nicely.
Of Rivia connects with the punch.
Singh's corner calls for a 1-2. Singh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Singh throws a right hand that Of Rivia ducks under and follows up with a left that Of Rivia also avoids with ease.
A big left from Of Rivia misses.
Of Rivia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Singh. Of Rivia does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Singh.
Of Rivia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Of Rivia misses with a hook.
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Of Rivia throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily.
Singh lands with a cross.
Of Rivia thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Of Rivia misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Of Rivia. That did some damage!
Singh stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Of Rivia missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Singh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Of Rivia.
Singh connects with a leg kick. Of Rivia looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Of Rivia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Singh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Of Rivia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia throws a big shot that misses.
Of Rivia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Of Rivia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy body kick from Singh
and Of Rivia counters with a left to the body.
Of Rivia throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Of Rivia throws a right hand that misses
and Singh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Of Rivia with a nice cross.
Singh throws a low kick, looking for Of Rivia's leg but Of Rivia calmly moves out of range.
Singh throws a body kick that misses.
Of Rivia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh staying out of range there.
Of Rivia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Of Rivia looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range.
Singh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Of Rivia as he checks the leg kick.
Of Rivia tries to counter with a clinch but Singh shakes him off and moves away.
Singh throws a leg kick
and Of Rivia counters with a stiff right hand.
Of Rivia misses with a wild body shot.
Singh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Rivia.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of Rivia.
Of Rivia misses the jab.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Of Rivia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geralt Of Rivia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Singh slips a jab from Of Rivia.
Singh tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Of Rivia! But no joy.
Of Rivia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Singh works the jab nicely.
Singh misses with a hook. Of Rivia ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Of Rivia! But no joy.
Of Rivia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
Singh feints and then cracks Of Rivia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Of Rivia down.
Singh throws a sloppy head kick
and Of Rivia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Singh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Singh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Of Rivia throws the left hand but Singh avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Singh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Singh.
Of Rivia's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Of Rivia throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Of Rivia rushes Singh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh misses with some punches.
Of Rivia scores with a shot to the side of Singh's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Rivia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Of Rivia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Of Rivia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Of Rivia creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Singh with a big uppercut! Singh tries to clinch up but Of Rivia pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Singh to the mat! Singh covers up and Of Rivia unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Geralt Of Rivia!
Geralt Of Rivia got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Commander Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Teach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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153 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Commander Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Teach!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teach stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shepard.
Teach gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shepard counters with a left to the body.
Teach looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Teach fails with the takedown
and Shepard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shepard.
Teach drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shepard pulls his leg out and moves away.
Commander Shepard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Teach.
Shepard lands a big head kick that sends Teach tumbling to the mat! Shepard takes a step backwards and waves Teach back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Teach is rocked!
It looks like Edward Teach has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Teach fails with the takedown
and Shepard moves into the clinch.
Shepard lands a knee to the body.
Shepard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nice body punch from Shepard - that landed with a thud.
Shepard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shepard lands a knee to the body.
Teach looks winded!
Shepard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shepard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Teach is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teach is trying to drag Shepard to the mat but Shepard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Teach changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shepard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shepard fakes the leg kick and cracks Teach in the body.
Teach is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Shepard Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Teach is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Commander Shepard!
A very excited looking Commander Shepard 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Heath (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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Heath!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heath moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cain misses with a series of wild punches.
Heath fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Heath swings for the body but Cain moves out of range.
Cain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Cain defending well as Heath loads up on a big left hand.
Oliver Heath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heath moves into the clinch successfully.
Heath scores with a shoulder strike.
Cain wants to break the clinch but can't.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Heath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heath 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.
Cain struggles to land a body shot inside as Heath controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heath.
Heath lands a shoulder strike.
Heath is leaning against Cain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Heath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heath misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heath.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heath.
Heath scores with a shoulder strike.
Heath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heath is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cain wants to get back to striking at distance but Heath won't allow it.
Cain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heath pushes Cain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Heath lands an uppercut.
Heath throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Heath.
Cain throws a punch but it's blocked by Heath.
Heath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heath just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cain's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cain or not.
Heath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Cain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Heath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heath lands with a left to the head.
Heath cracks Cain with a nice body shot.
A short right from Heath on the inside.
Heath lands an uppercut.
Cain tries to throw a body punch but Heath avoids it by throwing Cain back against the cage.
Heath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Heath.
Heath lands a hook that snaps the head of Cain backwards.
Heath blocking some punches.
Heath prevents a body shot from Cain.
Heath stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath lands with a light punch inside.
Heath lands a right hand.
Heath throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Heath as the two fighters clinch.
Heath pushes Cain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heath.
Heath lands a nice uppercut.
Heath can't find room to land a body shot as Cain controls the action.
Heath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cain tries to stall but Heath uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Heath on the inside.
Heath works on Cain's body with a couple of short punches.
Heath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cain is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain dodges an elbow strike from Heath.
Oh Cain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Heath.
Heath pushes Cain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heath lands a nice shot to the body.
Heath lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heath pushes Cain against the cage. Heath is working some dirty boxing. Heath pushes off with a quick right hook! Cain goes down! Cain tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Heath moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Heath!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Renan Melo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCracken is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rebels Song - Come out and Fight. This should be a great matchup!
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137 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Renan Melo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken swings widly with a right hand
and Melo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Melo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Melo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Melo.
McCracken prevents a body shot from Melo.
McCracken tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Melo smiles and moves away.
Melo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCracken misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Melo.
Melo connects with the punch.
Melo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCracken throws a left and a right that both miss
so Melo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melo postures up.
Melo wants to control from the top but McCracken keeps moving.
McCracken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melo is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo passes McCracken's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCracken trying to control but Melo postures up.
McCracken wants to improve his position but Melo is controlling well.
McCracken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Melo pulls his head out easily.
McCracken looking for submissions off his back.
Melo is keen to just control but McCracken is a slippery customer.
McCracken trying to hold on to Melo's head to control him but Melo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Melo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCracken sees it coming and defends easily.
McCracken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Melo is working away from the top position though.
McCracken is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Melo wants to free his trapped foot but McCracken is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Melo scores with a body shot.
McCracken throws a nice looking combination but Melo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCracken manages to avoid it.
McCracken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Melo swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo lunges at McCracken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCracken's hand.
Melo lands a glancing blow to the side of McCracken's head.
Melo avoids the head kick by McCracken.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Melo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCracken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCracken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses.
McCracken walks into a jab.
We've been told by Melo's head coaches at Unicorn Powered Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCracken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCracken throws a leg kick
and Melo counters with a straight right hand.
Melo looks to land a right hand but McCracken moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Melo scores with a jab to the body.
Melo scores with a jab to the jaw.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
McCracken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo instigates a clinch.
Melo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCracken is trying to pull guard but Melo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Renan Melo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McCracken.
Melo pushes McCracken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Melo lands a shot to the body.
Melo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCracken moves away.
Melo avoids the body shot from McCracken.
Melo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCracken's head.
Melo throws a body shot but no joy.
Melo tries to bum rush McCracken with a series of wild strikes but McCracken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melo cracks McCracken with an open hand slap.
McCracken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Melo swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from McCracken.
McCracken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Melo defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Melo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melo cracks McCracken with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCracken swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Melo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCracken shoots and misses
and Melo counters with a three punch combo that has McCracken backing up. McCracken nods at Melo to acknowledge the strikes.
Conor McCracken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCracken tries to bum rush Melo with a series of wild strikes but Melo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melo misses with a straight right.
Melo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Melo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCracken can do to turn this around?
Melo throws the left hand but McCracken avoids the punch easily.
Melo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Melo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McCracken fails to land the takedown.
Melo slips a straight right by McCracken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken slips under a jab from Melo.
McCracken throws a leg kick but Melo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Melo scores with a hook.
Melo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Melo trying to control the position from guard on top but McCracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCracken looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Melo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo is thwarting McCracken's attempts to control the position.
Melo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCracken defends it well.
McCracken looking for submissions off his back.
Melo moves nicely into side control.
McCracken tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Melo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Melo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCracken, who protects the arm well.
Melo trying to control the position but McCracken is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo working away.
McCracken tries to bench press Melo off him but Melo keeps the position.
Melo lands a few punches from side control.
McCracken parries the strikes from Melo easily there. Melo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McCracken to escape.
Melo working away.
McCracken gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McCracken felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McCracken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCracken manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melo trying to control the position from guard on top but McCracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melo is really struggling to control McCracken but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCracken throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Melo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCracken manages to avoid it.
Melo moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melo lands with a short shot to the head.
Melo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Melo.
McCracken tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Melo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Melo closes the distance and clinches.
Melo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Melo cracks McCracken with a nice body shot.
McCracken fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Melo is struggling to control the position.
McCracken is trying to pull guard but Melo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McCracken jumps guard but Melo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Renan Melo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McCracken.
Melo lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCracken tries to pull guard but Melo holds him up against the cage and eventually McCracken drops back down to his feet.
Melo lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken tries to pull guard but Melo won't allow it.
Melo lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melo.
Still in the clinch, Melo scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCracken tries to pull guard but Melo holds him up against the cage and eventually McCracken drops back down to his feet.
Melo lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCracken backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melo gets through McCracken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Melo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCracken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Melo.
McCracken fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Melo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Melo presses McCracken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCracken tries to pull guard but Melo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Melo.
Melo lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Melo - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Melo.
McCracken is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Melo to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Melo.
Melo manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Melo both land. Nice combination.
McCracken misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melo.
McCracken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A decent looking cross lands there for Melo.
McCracken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Melo throws a body punch but McCracken moves out of range.
Melo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Melo wants it to stay on the feet.
Melo misses with a looping right.
Melo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCracken.
A telegraphed right hand from Melo misses the target.
A lazy left from Melo finds it's target.
McCracken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melo.
McCracken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melo.
Melo lands with an uppercut that bounces McCracken off the cage and back into range.
Melo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCracken.
McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCracken throws out the jab.
McCracken wants to slow Melo down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melo lands with a cross.
Melo avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCracken misses with a series of wild punches.
McCracken closes this distance looking for a takedown but Melo circles away.
McCracken takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melo just misses with a punch to the body.
Melo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCracken is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Melo rather than just go for the knockout.
Melo closes the distance and pushes McCracken back into the cage.
Melo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrackens head.
A short body shot lands from Melo as the two fighters clinch.
Melo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCracken.
A nice right hand lands inside from Melo.
A hook to the body from Melo.
McCracken tries to pull guard but Melo holds him up against the cage and eventually McCracken drops back down to his feet.
McCracken has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Melo lands a right hand.
Conor McCracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Renan Melo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCracken tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right handed body shot lands from Melo.
Melo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCracken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab by Melo.
Melo scores with a body shot.
Melo lands a slapping body shot.
Melo lands a jab to the head.
Melo shoots in and gets a takedown into McCracken's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCracken is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Renan Melo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Melo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renan Melo!
Renan Melo very nearly forgot to thank Darkness amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Boshtok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boshtok comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Around M*thaf*cka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuri Boshtok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Doyle!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doyle throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good work by Boshtok as he checks the leg kick.
Doyle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Doyle moves into range and clinches up with Boshtok.
Doyle lands an elbow inside.
Doyle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boshtok's defenses.
Boshtok misses with a body punch.
Doyle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Yuri Boshtok has been cut.
Doyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Doyle misses with the head strike.
Boshtok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doyle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Doyle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Doyle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boshtok takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok can't find room to land a body shot as Doyle controls the action.
Doyle throws an elbow but it misses.
Boshtok avoids a wild elbow strike from Doyle.
Boshtok prevents a body shot from Doyle.
Doyle has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boshtok seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Doyle can turn it around.
Boshtok takes an elbow to the temple.
Boshtok dodges an elbow strike from Doyle.
Boshtok looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Doyle lands an elbow that stopped Boshtok in his tracks for a moment.
Doyle prevents a body shot from Boshtok.
Boshtok blocks a body shot from Doyle.
Doyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boshtok working aggressively here.
Doyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Doyle.
Boshtok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doyle lands an elbow just above Boshtok 's eye.
Doyle tries to work over Boshtok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike.
Doyle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Boshtok swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boshtok takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doyle lands a damaging elbow.
Boshtok is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doyle is defending well.
Boshtok fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Boshtok.
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike.
Doyle lands an elbow inside that Boshtok shrugs off.
Doyle misses with some punches.
Doyle dodges an elbow strike from Boshtok.
Doyle looking to slow down the pace here.
Doyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doyle is leaning against Boshtok and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boshtok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle lands an elbow that stopped Boshtok in his tracks for a moment.
Doyle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boshtok has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doyle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle lands an elbow that stopped Boshtok in his tracks for a moment.
Doyle misses with a body punch.
Doyle lands an elbow just above Boshtok 's eye.
Doyle blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Boshtok fails to land.
Doyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boshtok misses with a punch on the inside.
Doyle lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doyle lands an elbow inside that Boshtok shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Doyle.
Boshtok tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
Boshtok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doyle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Doyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boshtok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boshtok throws a hook but Doyle avoids it easily.
Boshtok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doyle. Doyle obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doyle.
Boshtok misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boshtok paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boshtok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boshtok. Doyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doyle tries a quick counter leg kick but Boshtok is wise to it.
Boshtok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Boshtok is predictable there
and Doyle counters with a nice leg kick.
Doyle is looking to slow Boshtok down with leg kicks.
Doyle is looking to slow Boshtok down with leg kicks.
Jimmy Doyle 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doyle.
Doyle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doyle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doyle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boshtok's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boshtok misses with a wild body shot.
Boshtok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doyle throws a leg kick but Boshtok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boshtok is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Boshtok circles away.
Doyle checks a leg kick.
Boshtok moves out of range of the leg kick from Doyle.
Boshtok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doyle.
Doyle checks a leg kick nicely.
Doyle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Doyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boshtok.
Boshtok will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boshtok misses with a combination
and Doyle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Doyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doyle lands an elbow inside that Boshtok shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle can't find room to land a body shot as Boshtok controls the action.
Doyle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Doyle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boshtok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boshtok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doyle effectively controlling the action here.
Doyle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boshtok wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Boshtok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boshtok blocks a body shot from Doyle.
Jimmy Doyle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Doyle lands an elbow that stopped Boshtok in his tracks for a moment.
Doyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Doyle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boshtok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boshtok is keeping busy.
Doyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doyle lands an elbow just above Boshtok 's eye.
Doyle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Doyle blocks an uppercut.
Doyle lands an elbow just above Boshtok 's eye.
Boshtok takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boshtok prevents a body shot from Doyle.
Doyle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boshtok blocks an elbow strike.
Boshtok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Doyle stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok taking a breather.
Doyle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Doyle lands an elbow inside that Boshtok shrugs off.
Doyle throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Doyle.
Doyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boshtok misses with a punch on the inside.
Doyle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boshtok's defenses.
Doyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boshtok's elbow.
Doyle tries to work over Boshtok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doyle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Doyle lands an elbow inside that Boshtok shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Doyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Boshtok'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!
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boshtok.
Boshtok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boshtok with a poor takedown
and Doyle counters with a nice body kick.
Boshtok takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boshtok on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Doyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doyle cracks the inside of Boshtok's front leg.
Doyle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boshtok checks it well.
Boshtok blocks a head kick by Doyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doyle.
Boshtok just misses with a punch to the body.
Boshtok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doyle. That one must have hurt.
Boshtok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Doyle. That one must have hurt.
Boshtok throws a hook but Doyle avoids it easily.
Boshtok backing away here, and Doyle unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boshtok throws a leg kick but Doyle checks it.
Doyle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boshtok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doyle.
Doyle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boshtok takes a kick to the side of the head.
Doyle connects with a leg kick. Boshtok looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from Boshtok misses the target.
Jimmy Doyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Boshtok circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Boshtok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Doyle.
Doyle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Doyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yuri Boshtok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle wants to land a leg kick but Boshtok is out of range.
Boshtok misses with a straight left.
Doyle feints and then cracks Boshtok's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boshtok down.
Doyle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boshtok throws a shot from downtown. Doyle moves away and avoids it.
Doyle scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boshtok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doyle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boshtok if he has to take too many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doyle.
Boshtok takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Boshtok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doyle.
Boshtok on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doyle. Doyle obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doyle.
Boshtok misses the jab.
Doyle tries to clinch but Boshtok is having none of it.
Doyle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boshtok is out of range and Doyle settles back down.
Doyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boshtok.
Boshtok will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boshtok is looking to chop away at Doyle's legs.
Doyle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doyle throws a head kick that misses.
Boshtok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boshtok goes for a double leg but Doyle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Doyle continues to drive forward.
Doyle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Boshtok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Boshtok controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boshtok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle throws an elbow but it misses.
Doyle is looking to control Boshtok's arms but Boshtok gets an underhook and turns him. Now Doyle has his back to the cage.
Doyle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boshtok's defenses.
Doyle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boshtok's defenses.
Doyle lands an elbow just above Boshtok 's eye.
Doyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boshtoks head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boshtok wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
Doyle blocks the elbow strike.
Doyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Doyle.
Boshtok misses with some punches.
Boshtok tries a body shot but Doyle blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Doyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doyle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Doyle!
Jimmy Doyle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Yuri Boshtok spoke after the fight, saying 'Fair play. I'll meet you again Shepard!'.
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