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Insanity 74: Beast vs Loosa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Yolpan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Redmunsta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Yolpan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Redmunsta!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redmunsta throws a head kick but Yolpan moves out of range.
Redmunsta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yolpan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Redmunsta looks to move away, Yolpan throws a big counter combo bu Redmunsta just gets out of the way.
Yolpan misses the shot to the body.
Redmunsta tries to clinch but Yolpan is having none of it.
No joy there for Yolpan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redmunsta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Yolpan.
Yolpan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redmunsta backwards.
Yolpan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yolpan tries a body shot but Redmunsta blocks it.
Redmunsta takes a shot to the head.
It looks like James Redmunsta has been cut.
Redmunsta lands a knee to the head.
Redmunsta blocks an uppercut.
Yolpan tries to throw a body punch but Redmunsta avoids it by throwing Yolpan back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Yolpan.
A shot in the inside from Yolpan.
Redmunsta prevents Yolpan from breaking the clinch.
Redmunsta prevents a body shot from Yolpan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yolpan tries to throw a body punch but Redmunsta avoids it by throwing Yolpan back against the cage.
Yolpan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redmunsta breaks the clinch.
Yolpan dips to his left and cracks Redmunsta with an uppercut!
Yolpan misses with a two punch combination.
Yolpan closes the distance and clinches.
Redmunsta can't find room to land a body shot as Yolpan controls the action.
Redmunsta throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redmunsta.
Redmunsta drops Yolpan with a big knee straight up the middle! Yolpan is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Robert Yolpan has been cut.
Yolpan throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Redmunsta throws a sloppy head kick and Yolpan moves out of range easily.
Yolpan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yolpan.
Redmunsta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yolpan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redmunsta instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Yolpan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yolpan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redmunsta.
Redmunsta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yolpan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yolpan struggles to land a body shot inside as Redmunsta controls his hands.
Yolpan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redmunsta instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Yolpan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yolpan.
Yolpan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yolpan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redmunsta breaks the clinch.
Redmunsta throws a head kick but Yolpan moves out of range.
Yolpan lands a nice shot to the body.
Yolpan has managed to clinch.
Yolpan blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yolpan.
Yolpan dodges an elbow strike from Redmunsta.
Redmunsta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yolpan avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redmunsta.
Yolpan lands a hook that snaps the head of Redmunsta backwards.
Redmunsta looking to slow down the pace here.
Yolpan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redmunsta blocks a body shot from Yolpan.
Redmunsta lands with a left to the head.
Yolpan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yolpan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redmunsta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yolpan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Yolpan does no damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yolpan throws a punch but it's blocked by Redmunsta.
Redmunsta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redmunsta misses with some punches.
Redmunsta lands a knee to the body.
Redmunsta creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yolpan working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redmunsta stalling in the clinch.
Yolpan misses with a body punch.
Redmunsta lands a damaging elbow.
Redmunsta landing knees to the body.
Redmunsta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redmunsta wants to clinch.
Yolpan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yolpan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redmunsta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redmunsta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yolpan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
James Redmunsta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yolpan wants to clinch up but Redmunsta keeps it at a distance.
Redmunsta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Yolpan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yolpan tries to bum rush Redmunsta with a series of wild strikes but Redmunsta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redmunsta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redmunsta is looking to land body kicks.
Redmunsta tries a head kick but it misses.
Redmunsta scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yolpan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robert Yolpan is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Redmunsta there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yolpan lands a jab to the nose.
Redmunsta fakes the leg kick and cracks Yolpan in the body.
Redmunsta doesn't manage to clinch there - Yolpan circles away.
Redmunsta connects with a leg kick. Yolpan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Redmunsta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yolpan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yolpan misses with a two punch combination.
Redmunsta moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Yolpan.
Redmunsta working Yolpan over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redmunsta with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yolpan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redmunsta throws a head punch that misses.
Yolpan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redmunsta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Redmunsta tries to land a knee to the head but Yolpan blocks with his arms.
Redmunsta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Redmunsta.
Yolpan lands with a short shot to the head.
James Redmunsta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yolpan lands a nice uppercut.
Redmunsta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redmunsta dodges the punch combination from Yolpan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redmunsta pushes Yolpan up against the cage in a clinch.
Yolpan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yolpan working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yolpan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redmunsta working aggressively here.
Yolpan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Yolpan throws a head punch that misses.
Redmunsta lands a body punch.
Yolpan is leaning against Redmunsta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redmunsta blocks an uppercut.
Yolpan tries a body shot but Redmunsta blocks it.
Yolpan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yolpan swings wildly with an uppercut but Redmunsta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redmunsta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmunsta walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yolpan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Yolpan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Redmunsta is looking to clinch.
Redmunsta tries to clinch there but Yolpan circles away.
Redmunsta tries to clinch up.
Yolpan gets tackled into the cage by Redmunsta. Redmunsta maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redmunsta.
Yolpan is trying to push Redmunsta away but Redmunsta has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Redmunsta is trying to force a seperation but Yolpan has the dominant position.
Yolpan misses with the head strike.
Yolpan blocks an elbow strike from Redmunsta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yolpan.
Yolpan misses with a punch to the body.
Yolpan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redmunsta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redmunsta instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redmunsta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redmunsta trying to land knees to the body.
Redmunsta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yolpan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Redmunsta blocks a body shot from Yolpan.
Redmunsta lands a left hand.
Redmunsta crunches a lovely knee into Yolpan's ribcage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yolpan.
Yolpan working aggressively here.
Yolpan throws a punch but it's blocked by Redmunsta.
Yolpan blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redmunsta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yolpan throws a head punch that misses.
Redmunsta blocking some punches.
Yolpan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redmunsta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yolpan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redmunsta.
Yolpan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Redmunsta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Redmunsta rushes Yolpan and presses him up against the cage.
Redmunsta blocking some punches.
Yolpan lands a hook that snaps the head of Redmunsta backwards.
Redmunsta lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yolpan as Redmunsta tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yolpan.
Redmunsta prevents a body shot from Yolpan.
Redmunsta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yolpan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redmunsta tries to clinch but Yolpan moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yolpan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Redmunsta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redmunsta closes the distance and clinches.
Redmunsta lands a nice uppercut.
Redmunsta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redmunsta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yolpan keeps the fight on the outside.
Redmunsta darts in and clinches Yolpan up against the cage.
Redmunsta working Yolpan over with knees to the body.
Yolpan swings wildly with an uppercut but Redmunsta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yolpan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yolpan misses with a punch on the inside.
Yolpan throws a punch but it's blocked by Redmunsta.
Yolpan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redmunsta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yolpan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yolpan misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Yolpan.
Yolpan is leaning against Redmunsta and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Redmunsta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redmunsta closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yolpan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redmunsta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yolpan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Redmunsta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yolpan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yolpan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redmunsta is looking to control Yolpan's arms but Yolpan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Redmunsta has his back to the cage.
Redmunsta lands a right hand.
Redmunsta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yolpan lands with a short shot to the head.
Redmunsta tries a knee to the head but Yolpan blocks it.
Yolpan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redmunsta.
Redmunsta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redmunsta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yolpan's face.
Redmunsta blocks a body shot from Yolpan.
Yolpan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redmunsta takes a shot to the head.
Yolpan throws a punch but it's blocked by Redmunsta.
Yolpan misses with some punches.
Yolpan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redmunsta has a couple of punches blocked by Yolpan.
Redmunsta connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yolpan's face.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redmunsta.
Redmunsta lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redmunsta breaks the clinch.
Redmunsta clinches with his opponent.
Redmunsta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yolpan has managed to clinch.
Yolpan misses with the head strike.
Yolpan gets through Redmunsta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redmunsta drops Yolpan with a big knee straight up the middle! Yolpan is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Yolpan is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yolpan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Yolpan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Redmunsta rushes Yolpan and presses him up against the cage.
Redmunsta putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yolpan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Yolpan swings wildly with an uppercut but Redmunsta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Redmunsta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Redmunsta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Redmunsta manages to break the clinch.
Redmunsta tries to clinch there but Yolpan circles away.
Robert Yolpan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redmunsta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Redmunsta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yolpan seems to have got his legs back now.
Redmunsta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yolpan has a couple of punches blocked by Redmunsta.
Redmunsta prevents a body shot from Yolpan.
Yolpan has a couple of punches blocked by Redmunsta.
Redmunsta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yolpan misses with some punches.
Yolpan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redmunsta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yolpan is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Redmunsta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Redmunsta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Redmunsta!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Whitaker!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
Whitaker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Souza defends it well.
Whitaker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whitaker working for a triangle but Souza defends it easily.
Souza wants to control from the top but Whitaker keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Whitaker is keeping the position.
Whitaker trying to strike off his back.
Whitaker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Souza has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Whitaker actively working from the bottom here.
Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Souza passes to full mount!
Souza looking to secure an arm triangle but Whitaker defends it well.
Whitaker throwing hammer fists to the chest of Souza. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Whitaker actively working from the bottom here.
Whitaker looking for submissions off his back.
Souza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Whitaker is just riding it out for now. Souza eventually gives up the hold.
Whitaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Souza lands strikes from half guard.
Whitaker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whitaker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker has his foot on Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whitaker's guard.
Souza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Whitaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souza pulls his head out easily.
Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Whitaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Souza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Whitaker tries to reverse the position but Souza maintains control.
Souza looking for a guillotine from mount but Whitaker is having none of it.
Whitaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Souza has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza fails to take his opponent's back.
Whitaker is looking to improve his position but Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
Whitaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Souza wants to control the pace but Whitaker is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza working the ground and pound effectively.
Whitaker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Souza fails with the takedown
and Whitaker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Souza won't be happy with that.
Whitaker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Souza rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Whitaker's guard! Nice work there by Souza!
Souza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Whitaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souza is aware though and is defending well.
Souza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whitaker can do to turn this around?
Whitaker keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Souza defends well.
Whitaker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Whitaker is keeping the position.
We've been hearing that Souza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Whitaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souza won't allow Whitaker to sweep him here.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Whitaker working for a triangle but Souza defends it easily.
Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whitaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker tries to improve position but can't.
Souza tries for a kimura but Whitaker is defending well.
Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Whitaker tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Whitaker tries to bench press Souza off him but Souza keeps the position.
Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Whitaker is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitaker keeps working.
Whitaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whitaker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Whitaker tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whitaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Souza trying to control the action but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Whitaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Souza feints and as Whitaker raises his hands in defense, Souza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Whitaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Whitaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Whitaker's legs - danger averted.
Souza trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Whitaker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Souza stacks Whitaker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Souza!
Ronaldo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whitaker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Whitaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whitaker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Souza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Whitaker is looking for a sweep.
Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Souza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Whitaker is not content to let Souza control the position.
Whitaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whitaker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Whitaker is looking to regain half guard here but Souza keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whitaker is being controlled here.
Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitaker, who protects the arm well.
Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whitaker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Whitaker misses with a strike from the bottom.
Whitaker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Souza's best efforts.
Souza prevents Whitaker from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Whitaker actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Souza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Souza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Souza!
Our winner, Ronaldo Souza, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Cardenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamey Jasta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jamey Jasta was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145 lbs
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154 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachary Cardenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamey Jasta!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardenas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cardenas moves into the clinch.
Jasta misses with a knee strike.
Cardenas avoiding damage as Jasta throws knees to the body.
Cardenas misses with a body punch.
Cardenas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cardenas misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Cardenas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cardenas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardenas working aggressively here.
Cardenas lands with a left to the head.
Cardenas wants to break free but Jasta has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Jasta.
Cardenas letting Jasta take a breather here.
Jasta blocks a body shot from Cardenas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasta breaks the clinch.
Cardenas digs a good hook to Jasta's body.
Cardenas throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Cardenas. Beautiful body shot.
Cardenas lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardenas lands a jab to Jasta's midsection.
Cardenas tries to clinch but Jasta is having none of it.
Jasta is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cardenas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jasta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cardenas.
Zachary Cardenas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jasta feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cardenas's calf.
The fighters circling - Jasta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jasta lands a leg kick that knocks Cardenas off balance momentarily.
Cardenas moves out of range of the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jasta!
Nice straight punches there by Cardenas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cardenas.
Cardenas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A right-left combo lands from Cardenas.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jasta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardenas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cardenas is looking to wear down Jasta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jasta looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cardenas moves in looking to clinch but Jasta pushes him off.
Jasta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cardenas defends it well.
Cardenas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jasta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cardenas moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJasta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jasta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cardenas gets a clinch.
We've been informed that Jasta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jasta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardenas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jasta throws a chopping leg kick but Cardenas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cardenas forces Jasta back against the cage and clinches.
Cardenas prevents a body shot from Jasta.
Cardenas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jasta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardenas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jasta backwards.
Cardenas avoids the elbow strike from Jasta, against the cage.
Cardenas misses with a punch on the inside.
Jasta is looking to control Cardenas's arms but Cardenas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jasta has his back to the cage.
Cardenas throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasta.
A short left from Jasta.
Jasta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cardenas misses with a double jab.
Jasta counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jasta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jasta with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cardenas misses the shot to the body.
Cardenas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jasta dodges the punch combination from Cardenas.
Cardenas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jasta.
Jasta thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cardenas if he has to take too many more of those.
Cardenas misses with a body shot.
Cardenas tries to bum rush Jasta with a series of wild strikes but Jasta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jasta throws a body punch but Cardenas moves out of range.
Cardenas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jasta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jasta connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jasta tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardenas tries to clinch up but Jasta circles away and keeps his distance.
Jasta feints the counter takedown.
Cardenas tries to clinch there but Jasta circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cardenas tries to clinch there but Jasta circles away.
Jasta throws a body kick that misses.
Cardenas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jasta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jasta is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cardenas.
Cardenas misses with a series of wild punches.
Cardenas throws a right hand that Jasta ducks under and follows up with a left that Jasta also avoids with ease.
Jasta fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cardenas wants to clinch up but Jasta keeps it at a distance.
Cardenas misses with a wild body shot.
Jasta misses with a straight left.
A left and a right from Cardenas both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cardenas misses with a body shot.
Cardenas misses with a few strikes there.
Cardenas blocks a head kick by Jasta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Cardenas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cardenas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jasta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardenas looks to land a combination but Jasta avoids it well.
Cardenas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jasta.
Danga de danga de dang - Cardenas scores with a four punch combination!
Cardenas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jasta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jasta throws a right hand that Cardenas ducks under and follows up with a left that Cardenas also avoids with ease.
Jasta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jasta tries a head kick but it misses.
Cardenas misses with a body shot.
Cardenas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Jasta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardenas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardenas throws a series of punches but Jasta avoids them all with ease.
Cardenas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jasta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cardenas doesn't manage to clinch there - Jasta circles away.
Zachary Cardenas is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasta connects with a crisp jab.
Cardenas tries to clinch but Jasta is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Jasta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cardenas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jasta counters with a three punch combo that has Cardenas backing up. Cardenas nods at Jasta to acknowledge the strikes.
Cardenas is looking to clinch.
Jasta slips a jab and a cross from Cardenas.
Cardenas misses with a double jab.
Jasta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cardenas misses with a looping left.
Jasta misses with a hook.
Cardenas tries to clinch but Jasta is having none of it.
Jasta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jasta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jasta with the counter takedown but Cardenas avoids it easily.
Cardenas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cardenas. Jasta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cardenas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jasta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jasta lands with a right hand.
Cardenas connects with a body shot that sends Jasta's belly button to the back.
Cardenas wants to clinch up but Jasta keeps it at a distance.
Jasta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cardenas lands a two punch combo.
Jasta avoids the body shot from Cardenas.
Jasta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cardenas defends it well.
Jasta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jasta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cardenas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jasta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cardenas.
Jasta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cardenas blocks a head kick by Jasta.
Cardenas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jasta.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jasta lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardenas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cardenas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jasta - the referee stops the clock and Cardenas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jasta. Cardenas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jasta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cardenas.
Nice defenses there by Cardenas.
Jasta gets tackled into the cage by Cardenas. Cardenas maintains the clinch.
Cardenas throws a punch but it's blocked by Jasta.
Jasta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cardenas backwards.
Cardenas prevents a body shot from Jasta.
Jasta blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardenas.
Jasta blocks a body shot from Cardenas.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cardenas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jasta taking a breather.
Cardenas misses with a body punch.
Cardenas misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasta blocking some punches.
Jasta tries a knee to the head but Cardenas blocks it.
Jasta tries to score a body lock takedown but Cardenas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cardenas misses with a punch on the inside.
Jasta prevents a body shot from Cardenas.
Jasta breaks the clinch.
Jasta swats away the attempt to clinch by Cardenas.
Cardenas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jasta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardenas defending well as Jasta loads up on a big left hand.
Jasta throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Cardenas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jasta.
Cardenas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cardenas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jasta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardenas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamey Jasta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jasta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cardenas throws a series of punches but Jasta moves out of range.
Cardenas misses with a wild body shot.
Cardenas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jasta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cardenas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cardenas tries to close the distance and clinch but Jasta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jasta comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jasta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardenas wants to clinch up but Jasta keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jasta.
Cardenas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jasta circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jasta avoids the body shot from Cardenas.
Jasta scores with a jab to the body.
Jasta just misses with a punch to the body.
Jasta lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jasta!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jasta lands with a nice body kick.
Cardenas misses with a body shot.
Jasta feints the counter takedown.
Cardenas misses with a few strikes there.
Cardenas moves in looking to clinch but Jasta pushes him off.
Jasta lands a right hook to the body.
Cardenas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jasta. Jasta obviously looking to wear him down.
Cardenas tries to clinch there but Jasta circles away.
No joy there for Jasta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jasta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cardenas.
Cardenas tries to clinch up but Jasta circles away and keeps his distance.
Jasta changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jasta lands a glancing blow to the side of Cardenas's head.
Cardenas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jasta.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jasta.
Cardenas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jasta with the counter takedown but Cardenas avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardenas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jasta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jasta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardenas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jasta counters with a right hand to the body.
Cardenas throws a right hand that Jasta ducks under and follows up with a left that Jasta also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Jasta finds it's target.
Jasta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jasta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cardenas defends it well.
Cardenas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cardenas misses with a series of wild punches.
Cardenas misses with a straight left.
Cardenas throws a shot from downtown. Jasta moves away and avoids it.
Jasta is looking to slow Cardenas down with leg kicks.
Cardenas fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jasta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cardenas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cardenas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jasta lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jasta scores with a nice body kick.
Jasta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cardenas.
Jasta wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zachary Cardenas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jasta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cardenas throws a lazy right hand but Jasta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Cardenas. Those never looked like landing.
Jasta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jasta misses with a looping left.
Jasta lands with a shot to the body.
Cardenas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jasta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jasta avoids the body shot from Cardenas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jasta throws a head kick that misses.
Jasta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jasta throws a sloppy head kick and Cardenas moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardenas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Jasta misses.
Cardenas misses with a series of wild punches.
Jasta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jasta throws a hook but Cardenas avoids it easily.
Cardenas scores with a body shot.
Cardenas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jasta throws a sloppy head kick and Cardenas moves out of range easily.
Cardenas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jasta.
Cardenas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamey Jasta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jasta has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamey Jasta!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kang Xi Jia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grace comes into the arena with Do You Really Want To Hurt Me? blaring out of the sound system. Xi Jia has chosen Kung-Fu Hustle as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kang Xi Jia!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xi Jia throws a series of punches but Grace moves out of range.
Grace looks to score with a jab to the body but Xi Jia is just out of range.
Grace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Xi Jia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xi Jia lands a leg kick that knocks Grace off balance momentarily.
Xi Jia has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grace throws a low kick but Xi Jia moves out of range easily.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the body.
Xi Jia throws a chopping leg kick but Grace manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grace swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xi Jia lands with a good body shot.
Xi Jia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grace throws a front kick aimed at Xi Jia's knee but Xi Jia avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Xi Jia blocks the low kick.
Grace swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xi Jia counters with an outside leg kick.
Grace throws a right and a left that Xi Jia avoids nicely.
We've been told by Grace's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xi Jia tries to clinch there but Grace circles away.
Xi Jia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grace counters with a nice uppercut.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Grace misses.
Xi Jia throws a wild body kick that Grace sees coming a mile off.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Grace moves out of range.
Grace throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grace throws a leg kick which misses Xi Jia's front leg but catches the back leg as Xi Jia tries to avoid it.
Xi Jia is looking to clinch but Grace is avoiding it.
Xi Jia throws a low kick, looking for Grace's leg but Grace calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grace.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grace. That's going to slow Xi Jia down.
Xi Jia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Grace moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Grace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Grace is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xi Jia stuns Grace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grace misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grace slips under a jab from Xi Jia.
Nice body kick there by Xi Jia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Grace does no damage.
Charles Grace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xi Jia throws a lazy body kick
and Grace counters with an inside leg kick.
Grace throws a combination that misses
and Xi Jia counters with a good low kick that Grace was not able to check.
Grace moves out of range as Xi Jia strikes.
Xi Jia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grace's hands.
Grace stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grace scores with a spinning back kick!
Xi Jia tries to clinch there but Grace circles away.
Xi Jia ducks under a wild hook from Grace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grace throws a big shot that misses.
Xi Jia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grace throws a leg kick but Xi Jia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xi Jia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grace scores with a leg kick.
Grace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Xi Jia does no damage.
Grace tries to land a leg kick but Xi Jia saw it coming and moves away.
Grace tries to work over Xi Jia's front leg with a kick but Xi Jia checks it.
Grace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xi Jia was well out of range. Poor timing from Grace.
Grace with a hook.
Grace misses with a low kick as Xi Jia jumps back.
Grace's corner calls for a 1-2. Grace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Grace lands a high kick!
Xi Jia staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace throws a lazy right hand but Xi Jia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grace throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grace lands a nice shot that snaps Xi Jia's head back.
Xi Jia misses with a body shot.
Xi Jia misses with a head kick.
Xi Jia tests Grace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Xi Jia.
Grace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grace throws a leg kick but Xi Jia moved away.
Xi Jia avoids a kick to the body.
Xi Jia jabs Grace to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xi Jia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xi Jia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Grace tries to land a body kick
and Xi Jia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Grace will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grace misses with a body shot.
Grace is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Xi Jia takes a swing at Grace's ribcage but misses.
Xi Jia throws a solid leg kick but Grace takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grace.
Xi Jia throws a front kick aimed at Grace's knee but Grace avoids it well.
Grace looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Grace scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Grace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grace misses with a kick to the body
enabling Xi Jia to counter with a crisp jab.
Grace moves out of range of the strikes.
Grace shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xi Jia lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Xi Jia digs a good hook to Grace's body.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xi Jia misses with a wild body shot.
Grace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xi Jia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Grace rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Grace misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace cracks Xi Jia with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grace swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Grace misses with a hook.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. Grace looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xi Jia lands with a kick to the temple. Grace shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Charles Grace is winning the standup battle so far.
Grace scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xi Jia connects with a body shot that sends Grace's belly button to the back.
Grace throws a head kick that misses
and Xi Jia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xi Jia clinches with his opponent.
Xi Jia slows down the pace here.
Xi Jia is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace is trying to drag Xi Jia to the mat but Xi Jia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grace wants a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Xi Jia.
Grace wants to take the fight to the mat but Xi Jia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Grace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xi Jia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grace has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Xi Jia after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia working aggressively here.
Xi Jia stops a takedown attempt from Grace.
Xi Jia cracks Grace with a nice body shot.
Xi Jia tries to work over Grace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xi Jia misses with an elbow over the top.
Grace blocks a body shot from Xi Jia.
Grace tries to score a body lock takedown but Xi Jia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia working aggressively here.
Grace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Xi Jia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grace is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xi Jia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grace has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Xi Jia after a bit of a struggle.
Xi Jia tries to land a knee to the head but Grace blocks with his arms.
Xi Jia tries to work over Grace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xi Jia slowing the pace effectively.
Grace tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Xi Jia is pressed up against the cage. Grace has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Xi Jia down to the mat. Xi Jia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Xi Jia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Grace connects with a nice looking jab.
Grace is looking to score with low kicks.
Xi Jia was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Xi Jia moves into the clinch.
Xi Jia has Grace pushed against the cage.
Grace wants a takedown.
Grace tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Grace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xi Jia misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grace avoiding damage as Xi Jia throws knees to the body.
Grace takes a knee right on the jaw!
Xi Jia gets through Grace's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xi Jia tries to land a knee to the head but Grace blocks with his arms.
Xi Jia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grace is working for takedown but Xi Jia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Xi Jia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xi Jia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grace's elbow.
Xi Jia lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Charles Grace has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Grace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Xi Jia stalling in the clinch.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Xi Jia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xi Jia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Grace being controlled against the cage.
Xi Jia leaning his opponent against the cage.
Xi Jia continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grace tries for a takedown. No joy.
Xi Jia missing with knees to the body.
Grace is trying to drag Xi Jia to the mat but Xi Jia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Xi Jia misses with a punch on the inside.
Grace tries for a takedown but Xi Jia manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xi Jia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Xi Jia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grace has Xi Jia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xi Jia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xi Jia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xi Jia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xi Jia stalling against the cage.
A short right from Xi Jia.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A knee to the head by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Xi Jia tries to throw a body punch but Grace avoids it by throwing Xi Jia back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Xi Jia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xi Jia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Xi Jia!
After winning the bout, Kang Xi Jia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Charles Grace stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's no wonder I came up short in this one, I mean an entire camp devoted to master debating won't prepare you for a fight.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Havoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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30
269 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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23
280 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Havoc!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Havoc moves away.
Bravo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bravo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bravo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Havoc at a distance.
Bravo swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havoc! But no joy.
Havoc fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Johnny Bravo has been cut.
Havoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Havoc tries to avoid it but Bravo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Havoc to the ground. Havoc escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Havoc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bravo.
Havoc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown. Havoc tries to sprawl out of it but Bravo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Havoc manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havoc tries to clinch but Bravo moves out of range.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bravo lands with a nice combination. Havoc backs away looking to recover.
Bravo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Havoc moves into the clinch.
Havoc has a couple of punches blocked by Bravo.
A short body shot lands from Havoc as the two fighters clinch.
Havoc lands a shoulder strike.
Bravo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Havoc.
Havoc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Havoc wants to break free but Bravo has control.
Havoc misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo.
Bravo blocking some punches.
Havoc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Havoc napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo stands up and beckons Havoc to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Havoc. Those never looked like landing.
Havoc is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
Bravo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Havoc's guard.
Havoc keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Havoc is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Havoc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo forces his way into half guard.
Havoc is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo.
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Havoc is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Havoc is not content to let Bravo control the position.
Bravo tries to pass to full mount but Havoc defends it.
Bravo decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Havoc wants to clinch.
Bravo with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bravo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Bravo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havoc! But no joy.
Bravo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Havoc can do to turn this around?
Bravo looks to score with a jab to the body but Havoc is just out of range.
Bravo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bravo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bravo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bravo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bravo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Havoc wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance.
Bravo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Havoc defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Havoc!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Havoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bravo looks to land a left hand but Havoc moved out of range nicely.
Havoc tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Havoc is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Havoc. No joy for Bravo on that attempt.
Havoc lunges at Bravo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bravo's hand.
Bravo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Havoc thinks about the counter body kick.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bravo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havoc lands the left hand.
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
Havoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Havoc tries to clinch there but Bravo circles away.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bravo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havoc was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo looks to land a combination. Havoc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bravo scores with a shot to the body.
Havoc tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Bravo pushes him off.
Bravo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Havoc.
Bravo is looking to wear down Havoc with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
Havoc tries to clinch there but Bravo circles away.
Lee Havoc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Havoc clinches up against the cage.
Bravo manages to pull guard.
Havoc stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lee Havoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havoc was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Havoc tries a quick counter leg kick but Bravo is wise to it.
Bravo misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Havoc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Havoc coming out on top.
Havoc tries to clinch there but Bravo circles away.
Havoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bravo gets the takedown into side control.
Bravo wants to control but Havoc is keeping him busy.
Havoc is pushing Bravo's head away, looking to escape. Bravo manages to hold on to the position though.
Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bravo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bravo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Bravo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bravo misses with a series of wild punches.
Havoc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Havoc tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Havoc circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnny Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo looks to land a combination but Havoc avoids it well.
Havoc flicks out a counter leg kick but Bravo steps away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Havoc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bravo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo misses with a wild combination.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Havoc.
As Havoc looks to move away, Bravo throws a big counter combo bu Havoc just gets out of the way.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch but Bravo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Havoc throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Havoc closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bravo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bravo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Havoc misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Havoc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravo misses with a combination
letting Havoc counter with a right hand.
Havoc dodges the punch combination from Bravo.
Lee Havoc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Bravo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo needs to keep his hands up - Havoc had a free shot at his head there.
Bravo throws a combination. Havoc tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Havoc slips a jab and a cross from Bravo.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
Havoc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo keeps the fight on the outside.
Havoc misses with a looping left.
Havoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bravo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Havoc wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Havoc and Bravo goes tumbling to the canvas! Havoc follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Bravo is rocked!
Havoc escapes and gets back to his feet.
Havoc tries to clinch up.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bravo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Havoc finds it's target.
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Havoc wants to clinch up but Bravo keeps it at a distance.
Bravo seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bravo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bravo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo pushes Havoc up against the cage in a clinch.
Havoc throws an elbow but it misses.
Havoc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havoc.
Havoc misses with some punches.
Havoc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Havoc avoids the body shot from Bravo.
Bravo shoots in but no luck this time.
Havoc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Havoc throws a leg kick but Bravo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bravo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but Havoc is quick to defend against it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Havoc.
I think Bravo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Bravo!
A relieved looking Johnny Bravo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jingle Jingle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jingle Jingle and Jay Gatsby. Jingle comes to the cage accompanied by Kay Kyser - I got spurs that jingle jangle jingle. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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169 lbs
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165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jingle Jingle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatsby swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jingle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gatsby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jingle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jingle's back!
Gatsby is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gatsby is hanging on to Jingle's back as he tries to escape.
Gatsby throwing sloppy strikes.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gatsby. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gatsby is throwing shots to the body but Jingle manages to wriggle free. Gatsby pounces on him again and ends up in Jingle's guard.
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!
Gatsby landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatsby is looking to advance position but Jingle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jingle punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jingle landing punches.
Jingle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gatsby is trying desperately to improve position.
Jingle avoids the attempt from Gatsby to control.
Jingle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gatsby keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jingle raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jingle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jingle looking to finish with strikes here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jingle thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gatsby is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jingle lands a big shot there that rocks Gatsby but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jingle prevents Gatsby from getting the reversal.
Gatsby has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Jingle lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jingle unloads with some shots from mount but Gatsby bucks and avoids them well.
Gatsby wants to control but Jingle is having none of it.
Jingle controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gatsby tries to lock up and control but Jingle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gatsby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsby tries to hold on but Jingle pushes him away.
Jingle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jingle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jingle landing strikes from the mount and Gatsby is in trouble!
Gatsby tries to hold on but Jingle postures up.
Jingle lands a big elbow.
Gatsby is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jingle postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gatsby badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jingle around the waist but Jingle pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jingle is the winner by TKO! Jingle jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jingle Jingle!
A victorious Jingle Jingle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jay Gatsby was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, I had him. I don't think I'd have lost if... In fact, I'm sure I won this fight, hope you give me a rematch, old sport. Can't repeat the past? Why, of course you can... of course you can. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin has chosen V. Putin - Blueberry Hills as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zane Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlad Putin!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Putin misses the target.
Putin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Putin wants to clinch.
Putin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Putin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mason clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason has a couple of punches blocked by Putin.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin is leaning against Mason and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Putin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mason blocking some punches.
I was talking to Mason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Putin.
Putin digs a right hand underneath Mason's ribcage. Mason let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Putin lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mason backwards.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin lands a shoulder strike.
Putin lands a shot to the body.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mason.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason misses with a punch on the inside.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Putin gets through Mason's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mason.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mason.
Putin misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Putin tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Mason lands a left hand.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Putin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mason misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin works on Mason's body with a couple of short punches.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason blocks a body shot from Putin.
Putin working aggressively here.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Putin.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mason tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Mason scores with a shot to the side of Putin's head.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Mason tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Putin lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Putin.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mason lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Putin working aggressively here.
Mason lands a shot to the body.
Mason is trying to stall.
Mason misses with some punches.
Mason blocks a body shot from Putin.
Mason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mason misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mason!
Putin misses with a looping left.
Putin throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Mason lands but Putin takes it in his stride.
Vlad Putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Putin tries to clinch but Mason moves out of range.
Putin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Putin.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Putin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mason throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Putin - just one landing.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Putin cracks Mason with a big right hand and Mason goes down!
Mason is rocked!
Putin is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Oh Mason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Putin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mason manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Putin manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Putin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mason seems to have got his legs back now.
Putin controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Putin 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.
Putin looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Putin swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Putin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Putin misses with a body shot.
Mason pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putin moves in looking to clinch but Mason pushes him off.
Putin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mason goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Putin looks to throw the jab but Mason is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Putin rushes Mason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Putin lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Mason.
Mason looking to slow down the pace here.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin can't find room to land a body shot as Mason controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Mason.
Mason tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Mason lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason lands an uppercut.
Putin tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mason lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
Putin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mason or not.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Mason.
Putin misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Putin.
Mason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Putin.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mason controls his hands.
Mason lands with a right to the head.
Mason taking a breather.
Putin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Putin blocking some punches.
Putin tries a body shot but Mason blocks it.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
A short right from Mason.
Putin misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Putin.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin scores with a hook to the body.
Mason lands a nice shot to the body.
Mason tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason breaks the clinch.
Putin lands with a cross.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin moves in looking to clinch but Mason pushes him off.
Mason throws a leg kick which misses Putin's front leg but catches the back leg as Putin tries to avoid it.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mason manages to avoid it.
Putin closes the distance and clinches.
Mason blocks a body shot from Putin.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mason.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mason is stalling here.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mason blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mason blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vlad Putin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Putin takes a shot to the head.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Mason scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Putin.
Mason lands a nice uppercut.
Mason tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mason throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Mason fails to land.
Mason misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vlad Putin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Putin thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Putin tries to get set, Mason tries to push him back and clinch up but Putin manages to avoid the attempt.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mason bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Putin misses the shot to the body.
Mason swats away the attempt to clinch by Putin.
Putin throws a sloppy body shot
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
Mason throws a front kick that sends Putin stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Putin misses with an uppercut
and Mason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vlad Putin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Putin wants to counter with a clinch but Mason pushes him away.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Putin misses
and Mason counters by clinching up.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mason manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Putin misses.
Mason misses with a body kick.
Mason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.
Good shot there by Putin.
Putin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mason.
Mason scores with a hook to the body. Putin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mason uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mason wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mason's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason ducks under a wild hook from Putin.
Putin misses with a shot to the body
and Mason counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Putin throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason lands a high kick!
Putin lands an overhand right.
Putin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mason swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason thinks about countering with a body kick.
Putin throws a hook to the side of Mason's head but Mason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Putin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mason.
Mason scores with a head kick. Putin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mason ducks straight into an uppercut from Putin and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mason manages to regain guard straight away.
Mason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Putin is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mason is trying to control the position but Putin postures up.
Zane Mason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Putin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Putin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Putin being controlled here momentarily.
Putin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mason pulls Putin in close to his closed guard and prevents Putin from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Putin is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mason moves away from the strike by Putin.
Putin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mason lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Putin misses with a hook.
Mason lands a nice looking kick to the body. Putin takes a step back to recover.
Putin tries to clinch up.
Mason tries to counter by clinching up but Putin breaks away and moves out of range.
Mason is looking to slow Putin down with leg kicks.
Mason moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Putin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mason sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Putin moves out of range easily.
Putin wants to clinch up but Mason keeps it at a distance.
Mason is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mason tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Putin is able to avoid easily.
Putin scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Mason showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Putin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Putin!
Vlad Putin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flex Plexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sound of MAdness - Shinedown. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flex Plexico!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plexico digs a good hook to Simmons's body.
Plexico connects with a body shot.
Simmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Plexico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Plexico misses.
Nice uppercut there from Plexico.
Simmons tries to clinch but Plexico is having none of it.
Simmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simmons misses the shot to the body.
Simmons has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simmons there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plexico. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Simmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simmons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Flex Plexico has been cut.
John Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Plexico.
Plexico scores with a leg kick.
Simmons throws a combination that misses
and Plexico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simmons misses with a wild body shot.
Simmons lands a jab to Plexico's midsection.
Plexico looks to land a combination but Simmons avoids it well.
Simmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Plexico.
Simmons connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Simmons coming out on top.
Plexico missing with a left hand there. Simmons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Plexico avoids the body shot from Simmons.
Simmons looks to land a right hand but Plexico moved out of range.
Simmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simmons looks to land a combination but Plexico avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Plexico, as that shot connected.
Plexico lands a jab to Simmons's midsection.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch but Plexico swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plexico was well out of range. Poor timing from Simmons.
Simmons takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Plexico has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Plexico lands a glancing blow to the side of Simmons's head.
Simmons throws a jab when Plexico was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Plexico. That's going to slow Simmons down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plexico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Plexico circles away from the clinch attempt.
Plexico looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with an uppercut. Plexico saw that one coming.
Simmons takes one on the button.
Simmons takes a swing at Plexico's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Plexico.
A slow jab from Plexico misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Plexico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons swings for the body but Plexico moves out of range.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches up with Plexico, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes Plexico against the cage but Plexico circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Plexico has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Simmons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
Simmons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Plexico finds it's way round the side to connect with Simmons's head.
Plexico moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Plexico.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plexico.
Simmons can't find room to land a body shot as Plexico controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Simmons.
Plexico lands a left hand.
Plexico lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
It looks like John Simmons has been cut.
Plexico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Plexico throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plexico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plexico's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plexico moves away.
The fighters circling - Simmons throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simmons has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Plexico throws an elbow but misses.
Plexico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simmons misses with a body shot.
Plexico ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Plexico flicks out a counter leg kick but Simmons steps away.
Plexico connects with a looping right hand.
Plexico lands a jab to the nose.
Simmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Plexico counters with a stiff right hand.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plexico manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simmons!
A looping hook to the body misses from Simmons. Plexico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Plexico darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plexico connects with a solid leg kick.
Plexico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simmons misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Plexico! But no joy.
Simmons feints a jab promting Plexico to slip. Simmons then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Plexico slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Plexico cracks Simmons with an open hand slap.
Plexico dips to his left and cracks Simmons with an uppercut!
Plexico lands a leg kick that knocks Simmons off balance momentarily.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plexico.
Plexico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simmons finds it's way round the side to connect with Plexico's head.
Plexico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simmons lands with a shot to the body.
Plexico is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Simmons.
Plexico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simmons connects with a nice looking jab.
No joy there for Plexico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flex Plexico dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Plexico tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simmons is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Plexico throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simmons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Plexico, right into the meat.
Plexico keeps the fight on the outside.
Plexico slaps away a takedown attempt from Simmons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Simmons.
Plexico escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plexico stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Plexico throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Plexico scores with a hook to the body. Simmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Plexico scores with a decent looking hook.
Plexico lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plexico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plexico replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Simmons blocks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Plexico throws a series of punches but Simmons moves out of range.
Plexico steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Plexico feints a jab promting Simmons to slip. Plexico then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Simmons slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
Simmons throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plexico.
Plexico lands with a right hand.
Plexico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons misses the shot to the body.
Flex Plexico is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Plexico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simmons.
Simmons is looking to wear down Plexico with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Plexico gets caught napping as Simmons dives in and scores a takedown. Plexico manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plexico is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.
Plexico wants to sweep but no luck.
Simmons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Plexico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plexico is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simmons is looking for a sweep. Plexico is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plexico pulls his head out easily.
Plexico is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simmons defends it well.
Plexico tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Simmons is trying to stand back up but Plexico is controlling him
Plexico seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simmons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Plexico wants to stand up but Simmons is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons gets back to full guard.
Plexico tries to free his leg and advance position but Simmons is retaining full guard.
Simmons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Plexico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Plexico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Plexico wanted to stand there but Simmons had control of the position.
Simmons bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Plexico's guard.
Simmons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simmons with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plexico looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simmons is one step ahead there.
Plexico is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Plexico looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Plexico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plexico is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.
Simmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Plexico works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons won't allow Plexico to sweep him here.
Simmons scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simmons preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Flex Plexico will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plexico moves away.
Simmons jabs Plexico to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simmons takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Plexico thumps Simmons with a low kick.
Simmons throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flex Plexico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simmons tries to clinch up.
Plexico tries to clinch there but Simmons circles away.
Simmons misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Plexico misses.
Plexico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plexico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simmons.
Simmons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Plexico.
Simmons takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simmons scores with a punch to the head.
Simmons misses with a body shot
and Plexico cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Plexico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
Simmons looks to land a combination but Plexico avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Plexico circles away quickly and effectively.
Plexico instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Plexico.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Plexico has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Simmons.
Plexico missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Simmons.
Plexico fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Plexico breaks from the clinch.
Simmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Plexico counters with a nice body shot.
Simmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
John Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Plexico lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simmons doesn't seem phased though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Plexico.
Simmons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plexico jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Simmons takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Plexico at a distance.
Simmons throws a lazy right hand but Plexico sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plexico slips under a jab.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plexico.
Simmons throws a jab but it's blocked by Plexico.
Plexico lunges at Simmons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simmons's hand.
Plexico leaves Simmons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Plexico comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simmons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Plexico.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico throws a leg kick which misses Simmons's front leg but catches the back leg as Simmons tries to avoid it.
Plexico bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Flex Plexico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Plexico connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simmons misses with a looping right.
Plexico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Simmons with a body shot.
Plexico goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Plexico scores with a jab. Simmons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Plexico throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simmons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot lands for Simmons.
Plexico tries to keep at a distance but Simmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Plexico scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simmons.
Plexico breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plexico walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Plexico slips a jab from Simmons.
Plexico slaps away a takedown attempt from Simmons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crunch! Plexico slams his shin into Simmons's torso.
Simmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Plexico connects with a crisp jab.
Plexico cracks the inside of Simmons's front leg.
Simmons throws an off balance right hand
and Plexico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Plexico slips under a jab.
Plexico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Plexico lunges at Simmons with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simmons's hand.
Plexico throws a series of punches but Simmons moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Simmons 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Plexico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons tries to bum rush Plexico with a series of wild strikes but Plexico uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simmons moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPlexico.
Plexico lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flex Plexico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Plexico winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flex Plexico!
During a confident post fight interview, Flex Plexico 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Parke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norman Parke has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Allen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Allen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Parke!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parke.
Parke throws a shot to the body.
Parke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen misses with a wild combination.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Parke is just out of range.
Allen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Allen throws out a loose jab but Parke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Parke missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Parke throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Parke cracks Allen with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parke looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parke connects with a jab.
Parke takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Parke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Parke takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Allen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Parke misses.
Allen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Parke's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Parke scores with a shot to the body.
Parke lands with a nice body punch.
Parke throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parke.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen lands a nice hook to Parke's body. Parke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parke takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parke cracks Allen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mike Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands with a nice body punch.
Parke looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parke.
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Parke.
Parke misses the jab.
Allen is looking to counter punch.
Allen moves out of range as Parke strikes.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parke. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parke lands a slapping body shot.
Allen throws a combination that misses
and Parke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Allen throws a body punch but Parke moves out of range.
Parke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Norman Parke has been cut.
Allen throws a body punch but Parke moves out of range.
Allen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Allen throws a body punch but Parke moves out of range.
Parke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice cross by Parke.
Parke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Parke throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Parke swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen is looking for a counter combo.
Allen jabs Parke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Allen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parke.
And Parke tries to counter it with a takedown but Allen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Parke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen takes a swing at Parke's ribcage but misses.
Parke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parke scores with a jab.
Parke missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Parke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Parke lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Parke works Allen's body with a nice hook.
Allen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parke.
A little feinted left hand from Allen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Parke.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parke moves away.
Allen lands a glancing blow to the side of Parke's head.
Parke misses with a straight left.
Parke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Parke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Parke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Parke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Parke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parke misses with a jab to the body
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Parke. Those never looked like landing.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen with a hook.
A combination from Parke does no damage.
Parke avoids the body shot from Allen.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
Allen throws a hook but Parke blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Parke on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parke cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good standup being displayed there by Allen as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parke manages to avoid it.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Parke misses the shot to the body.
Parke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Parke's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Allen tries to bum rush Parke with a series of wild strikes but Parke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Allen moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Allen cracks a nice hook into Parke's ribs.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Parke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Parke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parke throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Allen on the side of the head.
Parke fails to land with a series of punches.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parke manages to avoid it.
Parke throws a nice looking combination but Allen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parke lands a jab to the head.
Parke connects with a right hand. Allen shakes it off.
Parke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Allen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Allen lands.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Parke lands with a hook. Allen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Allen's guard.
Parke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Parke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Parke postures up in Allen's guard and throws a big left but Allen blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parke landing some decent shots from guard.
Parke wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
Allen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parke.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parke moves away.
Allen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parke throws a good cross that connects.
Parke slips a straight right by Allen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Norman Parke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Norman Parke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parke misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Parke catches Allen right on the button with a cross.
Allen drops his hands momentarily and Parke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Allen tries to bum rush Parke with a series of wild strikes but Parke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Allen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Parke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Parke.
Allen is looking to wear down Parke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen swings for the body but Parke moves out of range.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parke manages to avoid it.
Parke scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen takes a swing at Parke's ribcage but misses.
Parke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Allen's head.
Allen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Allen misses with an uppercut. Parke saw that one coming.
Allen moves away from the strike by Parke.
An attempted straight right counter from Allen misses the target.
Norman Parke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parke lands with a nice body punch.
Parke missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Allen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Allen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a right and a left that Parke avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Allen misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Parke! But no joy.
Parke throws a body shot but no joy.
Parke scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parke missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parke throws a jab when Allen was well out of range.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parke scores with a jab.
A punch combination from Parke misses.
Parke swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Parke tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parke throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Allen defends well and Parke ends up having to push Allen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Parke moves away from the strike by Allen.
Parke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Parke misses the jab.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parke.
Allen drops his hands momentarily and Parke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parke stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Allen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parke.
Parke tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Norman Parke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen throws a hook but Parke avoids it easily.
Allen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parke cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs.
Parke slips a jab from Allen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Parke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Parke really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Parke's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Allen misses.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parke manages to avoid it.
And Parke tries to counter it with a takedown but Allen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parke takes one on the button.
Allen swings for the body but Parke moves out of range.
Parke throws a right hand that misses
and Allen counters with a left to the body.
Parke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Parke misses with an uppercut. Allen saw that one coming.
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parke throws a body shot but no joy.
Parke swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Parke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parke cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parke throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parke misses with a wild body shot.
Allen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Parke misses with a wild body shot.
Parke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen.
Allen takes a swing at Parke's ribcage but misses.
Allen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parke manages to avoid it.
Parke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Allen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Allen throws a sloppy body shot
and Parke counters with a stiff right hand.
Parke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Allen does no damage.
Allen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Parke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Allen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Parke lands with a right hand.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Parke is just out of range.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parke moves away.
Parke connects with a body shot.
Parke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parke.
Parke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Allen on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parke connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Parke misses its intended target.
Parke throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Parke throws a hook to the side of Allen's head but Allen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Allen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parke doesn't seem bothered though.
Allen takes a swing at Parke's ribcage but misses.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Parke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parke moves away.
Parke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Allen cracks Parke with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parke.
Allen moves forwards but Parke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Allen needs to keep his hands up - Parke had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen takes one to the chin there.
Parke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allen fails to land with a series of punches.
Parke scores with a nice right hand.
A jab lands there for Allen.
Parke throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Norman Parke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Norman Parke's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Parke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Parke connects with the punch.
Parke throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.
Parke misses with a wild body shot.
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parke.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Parke moved out of range nicely.
Allen takes a swing at Parke's ribcage but misses.
Allen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen throws a body punch but Parke moves out of range.
Parke swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen misses with a combination
and Parke counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Parke.
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
Parke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Parke misses with the combination.
Allen misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Parke on that attempt.
Allen connects with a body shot that sends Parke's belly button to the back.
Parke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses the jab.
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen defending well as Parke loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Allen misses its target.
Allen lands with a nice combination. Parke backs away looking to recover.
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!
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parke just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Allen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a jab when Parke was well out of range.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parke connects with a single shot there.
Parke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Parke.
Parke throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Parke lands with an overhand left.
Allen throws a body punch but Parke moves out of range.
Parke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parke lands with a hook. Allen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice straight punches there by Allen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allen.
Nice takedown defense from Allen. No joy for Parke on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allen defending well as Parke loads up on a big left hand.
Parke tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norman Parke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parke connects with the punch.
Allen takes a swing at Parke's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Parke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parke.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Allen's guard.
Parke trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Norman Parke.
Well Parke 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Parke! Norman Parke retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jozef Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Loosa (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 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jozef Beast!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Loosa!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loosa scores with a jab. Beast acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Jozef Beast has been cut.
Beast falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loosa moves into the clinch.
Beast definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Loosa.
Loosa tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Loosa.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Loosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beast with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Loosa stalls.
Loosa misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast connects with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Loosa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Loosa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loosa is trying to maintain a safe position but Beast gets an underhook and turns Loosa into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loosa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loosa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beast throws a knee to the head but misses.
Loosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Beast uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loosa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Loosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beast misses with some punches.
Loosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beast tries a knee to the head but Loosa blocks it.
Beast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loosa blocks it with crossed arms.
Loosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beast breaks the clinch.
Loosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Jozef Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Loosa.
Beast ducks under a wild hook from Loosa.
Beast throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beast feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Loosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beast throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loosa with a jab.
Loosa blocks a head kick by Beast.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beast.
Beast moves out of range as Loosa strikes.
Beast with a nice cross.
Loosa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loosa takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Loosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Beast on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beast scores with a hook to the body. Loosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Beast lands but Loosa takes it in his stride.
Loosa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beast can pounce on him.
Beast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beast.
Loosa throws a hook to the side of Beast's head but Beast sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beast lands with a cross.
Beast lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Beast looks to land a body kick but Loosa moved away.
Beast goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Loosa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Beast.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Beast.
Beast scores with a hook.
Loosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beast throws a nice outside leg kick.
Loosa has closed the distance and engaged Beast in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Beast.
Loosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Beast controls his hands.
Beast misses with a knee to the head.
Beast lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Beast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loosa avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Loosa fails to land.
Beast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Loosa blocks it with crossed arms.
Loosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beast's elbow.
Beast breaks the clinch.
Loosa lands a body shot.
Beast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Loosa scores with a punch to the head.
Loosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loosa lands a slapping body shot.
Beast lands a head kick. Loosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozef Beast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jozef Beast's cut.
That's time! Beast's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Loosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Beast tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beast blocks a jab.
Loosa staying out of range there.
Loosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loosa misses with a body shot.
Beast walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beast throws a leg kick
and Loosa counters with a low kick, right behind Beast 's knee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beast. Loosa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loosa swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Beast throws a head kick but Loosa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loosa misses with an uppercut.
Beast throws a wild body kick that Loosa sees coming a mile off.
Beast throws a hook to the side of Loosa's head but Loosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping body kick lands there for Beast.
Beast throws a lazy right hand but Loosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Beast on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beast scores with a spinning back kick!
Beast throws a sloppy head kick and Loosa moves out of range easily.
Loosa punishes Beast's body with a nice straight punch.
Beast takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beast connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Loosa scrambles back to his feet.
Beast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loosa throws a shot from downtown. Beast moves away and avoids it.
Beast throws a right and a left that Loosa avoids nicely.
Beast lands a head kick. Loosa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Loosa lands with a nice combination. Beast backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loosa ducks under a wild hook from Beast.
Despite the aggression on Loosa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Loosa lunges at Beast with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beast's hand.
Beast throws a head kick that misses.
Loosa throws out a counter right but Beast avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Beast throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beast lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice jab there from Beast.
Beast throws a body kick that misses.
Loosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loosa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beast fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Loosa.
Loosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beast lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Loosa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jozef Beast is winning the standup battle so far.
Beast scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Beast catches Loosa right on the button with a cross.
Beast throws a body punch but Loosa moves out of range.
Loosa wants to counter the offense by Beast and move into the clinch position.
Beast misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast thows a leg kick but Loosa checks it
and Loosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Loosa clinches up with Beast and pushes him back against the cage.
Beast trying to land knees to the body.
Beast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beast tries to land knees in the clinch but Loosa avoids the damage to the body.
Beast tries to throw a body punch but Loosa avoids it by throwing Beast back against the cage.
Victor Loosa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Loosa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beast has Loosa pressed against the cage, preventing Loosa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loosa has had enough of the clinch but Beast keeps him there for the moment.
Beast throws a head punch that misses.
Loosa avoiding damage as Beast throws knees to the body.
Loosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast trying to land knees to the body.
Beast prevents a body shot from Loosa.
Beast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Loosa is defending well for now.
Loosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Beast.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Beast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loosa throws a head punch that misses.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Beast can't break the clinch.
Beast has had enough of the clinch but Loosa keeps him there for the moment.
Beast throws a knee to the head but misses.
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 Jozef Beast will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jozef Beast'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.
Loosa clinches.
Beast throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beast connects with a nasty looking knee right to Loosa's face.
Loosa has a couple of punches blocked by Beast.
Beast misses with a punch to the body.
Beast tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Beast trying to land knees to the body.
Loosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loosa avoids it.
Loosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Beast.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loosa breaks from the clinch.
Beast misses with a shot to the body
and Loosa counters with a straight right hand.
Beast throws an overhand right that lands on Loosa's shoulder, as Loosa tries to avoid the shot.
Loosa scores with a nice strike.
A leg kick checked by Loosa.
A little jabbing left from Loosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beast misses with a hook.
Loosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beast throws a front kick aimed at Loosa's knee but Loosa avoids it well.
Beast backing away here, and Loosa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beast pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Loosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Loosa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beast checks it well.
Beast throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Loosa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beast needs to keep his hands up - Loosa had a free shot at his head there.
Loosa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Loosa tries to work over Beast's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beast wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to land a knee to the head but Loosa blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
Loosa misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast.
Beast escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Beast misses.
Loosa feints a counter leg kick.
Beast throws a head kick that half lands.
Beast throws a head kick that misses
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loosa checks the leg kick.
Loosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beast throws a lazy head kick
and Loosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beast throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Loosa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Loosa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Beast.
Loosa works the jab nicely.
Beast takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beast throws a head kick that Loosa semi-blocks.
Loosa just misses with a punch to the body.
Beast goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Loosa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Loosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Beast throws a lazy body kick
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beast misses with a straight right.
Loosa lands a glancing blow to the side of Beast's head.
Jozef Beast's cut is getting worse.
Beast misses with a low kick.
Beast moves out of range of the strikes.
Loosa cracks a nice hook into Beast's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Beast. That snapped Loosa's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loosa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast scores with a head kick.
Beast throws a push kick but Loosa slaps the foot to one side.
Loosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beast.
Loosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Loosa punishes Beast's body with a nice straight punch.
Beast misses with a body kick.
Beast walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Loosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beast throws a hook but Loosa avoids it easily.
Beast on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loosa throws out a counter right but Beast avoids it with no problem.
Beast defending well as Loosa loads up on a big left hand.
Loosa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loosa. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Loosa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jozef Beast's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beast throws out a loose jab but Loosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loosa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Loosa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beast's head backwards.
Loosa misses with a straight right.
Beast looks for the body kick but Loosa saw that one coming.
Loosa scores with a hook to the body. Beast takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Loosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beast throws a head kick that misses
and Loosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loosa jabs Beast to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Loosa looks to land a left hand but Beast moved out of range nicely.
Beast looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Loosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beast throws a head kick that misses.
Loosa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Loosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast misses with an uppercut. Loosa saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loosa misses with a body shot.
Loosa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beast tries a head kick but it misses.
Loosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Beast has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Loosa finds it's way round the side to connect with Beast's head.
Loosa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beast throws a head kick but Loosa moves out of range.
Loosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Loosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beast.
Beast misses with a hook.
Loosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Loosa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Loosa.
Beast takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beast misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Loosa.
Beast is rocked!
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!
Beast digs a good hook to Loosa's body.
Oh Beast is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beast connects with a solid leg kick.
Loosa connects with a body shot that sends Beast's belly button to the back.
Beast seems to have got his legs back now.
Beast looks to land a combination but Loosa avoids it well.
Beast tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Loosa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Loosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Beast.
Beast looks to land a body kick but Loosa moved away.
Loosa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Loosa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beast lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beast doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Beast catches Loosa right on the button with a cross.
Loosa misses the shot to the body.
Loosa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Beast.
Beast misses with an uppercut. Loosa saw that one coming.
Loosa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beast throws a right hand that misses
and Loosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Loosa avoids a kick to the body.
Beast lands a front kick.
Loosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast walks into a straight right hand from Loosa.
Loosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beast.
Beast fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Beast misses with a left hand
and Loosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Beast misses with a wild combination.
Loosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Beast uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loosa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast throws the kick towards the body but Loosa avoids it.
Loosa throws out a counter right but Beast avoids it with no problem.
Loosa moves into the clinch.
Beast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Loosa tries to throw a body punch but Beast avoids it by throwing Loosa back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beast.
Loosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
Loosa has a couple of punches blocked by Beast.
A head punch on the inside from Loosa fails to land.
Knees to the body from Beast.
Beast with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Victor Loosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jozef Beast's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Beast takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beast scores with a jab to the head.
Loosa lands with a hook. Beast tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beast throws a wild body kick that Loosa sees coming a mile off.
Loosa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beast misses with an uppercut.
Loosa avoids the head kick by Beast.
Loosa throws out a counter right but Beast avoids it with no problem.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loosa throws out the jab.
Loosa misses the shot to the body.
Beast misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loosa is out of range.
Loosa lands with a shot to the body.
Loosa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loosa's calf.
Loosa jabs at Beast's body.
Beast takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beast throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Beast lands with a nice body kick.
Beast misses with a few strikes there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Loosa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beast - the referee stops the clock and Loosa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beast. Loosa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beast delivers a nice body kick.
A big left from Loosa misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beast. That's going to slow Loosa down.
Loosa scores with a jab. Beast acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast connects with a solid leg kick.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loosa. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast scores with a nice strike.
Beast lands a body shot.
Loosa looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Beast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beast misses the jab.
Loosa checks a leg kick.
Loosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beast looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Loosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Beast.
Loosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beast at a distance.
Loosa throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Beast coming out on top.
Beast tries a head kick but it misses.
Beast throws a good cross that connects.
Beast throws a jab when Loosa was well out of range.
Loosa moves away from the strike by Beast.
Loosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Loosa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beast tries a head kick but it misses.
Loosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beast manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Loosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loosa misses with a body shot.
Loosa throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Beast throws a head kick that misses.
Loosa tries to move into range but Beast moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loosa drops his hands momentarily and Beast takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast lands a front kick.
Loosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Beast throws a nice head kick!
Beast comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
Loosa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beast looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Loosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beast.
Loosa throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Loosa throws a hook but Beast avoids it easily.
Beast has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beast there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Beast.
Loosa lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozef Beast showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beast has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozef Beast!
Jozef Beast is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Jozef Beast thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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