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CEC 373 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Geralt Of Ravia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Of Ravia comes to the cage accompanied by The Witcher. 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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197 lbs
33 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Geralt Of Ravia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Ravia doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Of Ravia connects with a solid leg kick.
Maynard swats away the attempt to clinch by Of Ravia.
Of Ravia lands a really nice looking cross but Maynard seems unphased.
Of Ravia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maynard. That did some damage!
Of Ravia throws a leg kick but Maynard moved away.
Of Ravia throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
Of Ravia misses with a low kick.
Of Ravia throws a chopping leg kick but Maynard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Ravia thows a leg kick but Maynard checks it
and Maynard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Of Ravia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses.
Maynard lands a really nice looking cross but Of Ravia seems unphased.
Of Ravia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Of Ravia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KAMOT-E 4.5* sparring gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Of Ravia, as that shot connected.
A low kick from Of Ravia misses
and Maynard counters with a big head kick but Of Ravia shrugs it off.
Of Ravia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Of Ravia throws out a leg kick but Maynard moves out of range and Of Ravia only half commits.
Maynard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Of Ravia misses with a low kick.
Of Ravia scores with a leg kick.
Of Ravia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maynard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Of Ravia connects with a high kick.
Of Ravia lands with an overhand left.
A leg kick checked by Maynard.
Of Ravia tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Ravia ducks under a wild hook from Maynard.
Of Ravia takes the fight into the clinch.
Of Ravia trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land.
Maynard throws a punch but it's blocked by Of Ravia.
Maynard misses with a punch on the inside.
Of Ravia blocks an uppercut.
Of Ravia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Maynard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maynard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Of Ravia. That did some damage!
Maynard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Of Ravia circles away quickly and effectively.
Of Ravia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Of Ravia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maynard. That did some damage!
Of Ravia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Maynard thows a leg kick but Of Ravia checks it
and Of Ravia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Maynard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Of Ravia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard scores with a leg kick.
Maynard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maynard misses with a body kick.
Of Ravia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maynard checks it well.
Maynard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Of Ravia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maynard tries to bum rush Of Ravia with a series of wild strikes but Of Ravia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Of Ravia throws a chopping leg kick but Maynard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maynard misses with an uppercut. Of Ravia saw that one coming.
Of Ravia throws a right hand that misses
and Maynard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Of Ravia cracks a nice hook into Maynard's ribs.
Maynard swings for the body but Of Ravia moves out of range.
Of Ravia throws the kick towards the body but Maynard avoids it.
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!
Maynard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good work by Of Ravia as he checks the leg kick.
Of Ravia throws a chopping leg kick but Maynard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maynard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maynard takes a swing at Of Ravia's ribcage but misses.
Maynard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Of Ravia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maynard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Of Ravia is keeping busy.
Of Ravia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maynard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Of Ravia breaks the clinch.
Of Ravia avoids a kick to the body.
Maynard avoids the head kick by Of Ravia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geralt Of Ravia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maynard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maynard checks the leg kick.
Maynard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maynard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Of Ravia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maynard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Of Ravia lands a right hook to the body.
Maynard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Of Ravia.
Of Ravia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Ravia was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard.
Maynard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Of Ravia tries to clinch there but Maynard circles away.
Of Ravia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maynard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Ravia tried to score with a low kick but Maynard checks it.
Of Ravia scores with a hook to the body. Maynard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Of Ravia misses with a low kick.
Of Ravia misses with a low kick.
Maynard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Of Ravia.
Of Ravia tries to score with a low kick but Maynard moves his leg out of the way.
Of Ravia connects with a solid leg kick.
Maynard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Of Ravia connects with the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maynard, right into the meat.
Maynard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Of Ravia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Of Ravia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maynard is out of range and Of Ravia settles back down.
Of Ravia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maynard.
Some bone on bone action there as Maynard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Ravia lands a head kick. Maynard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Of Ravia misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard scores with a hook to the body. Of Ravia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Of Ravia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Of Ravia ducks under a wild hook from Maynard.
Of Ravia throws a front kick aimed at Maynard's knee but Maynard avoids it well.
Maynard throws a body shot but no joy.
Of Ravia throws a leg kick which misses Maynard's front leg but catches the back leg as Maynard tries to avoid it.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Of Ravia.
Of Ravia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Of Ravia lands with a slapping head kick.
Of Ravia has Maynard up against the cage in a clinch.
Of Ravia misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard blocks an elbow strike.
Of Ravia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Of Ravia misses with a punch on the inside.
Maynard blocks the elbow strike.
Of Ravia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maynard can do to turn this around?
Of Ravia can't find room to land a body shot as Maynard controls the action.
Of Ravia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Of Ravia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Of Ravia throws a punch but it's blocked by Maynard.
Maynard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maynard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Of Ravia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Of Ravia blocking some punches.
Maynard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Of Ravia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maynard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Ravia pushes Maynard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Of Ravia throws an elbow that misses.
Of Ravia tries to land a knee to the head but Maynard blocks with his arms.
Maynard trying to stall but Of Ravia improves his position.
Of Ravia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maynard backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maynard.
Maynard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Ravia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Of Ravia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Of Ravia working aggressively here.
Maynard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Of Ravia backwards.
Of Ravia breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Of Ravia.
Of Ravia has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Of Ravia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maynard's sensitive parts.
Of Ravia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Of Ravia throws the left hand but Maynard avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geralt Of Ravia dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Of Ravia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maynard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Of Ravia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some bone on bone action there as Maynard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That kick from Of Ravia tenderised Maynard's leg. Maynard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Of Ravia takes a swing at Maynard's ribcage but misses.
Of Ravia throws a leg kick but Maynard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Of Ravia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Of Ravia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Of Ravia cracks Maynard with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard slips a jab from Of Ravia.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Of Ravia was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard.
Geralt Of Ravia is winning the standup battle so far.
Maynard jabs Of Ravia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maynard checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick from Of Ravia misses.
Of Ravia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maynard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maynard thumps Of Ravia with a low kick.
Of Ravia darts in and clinches Maynard up against the cage.
Geralt Of Ravia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Maynard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maynard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Of Ravia is keeping busy.
Of Ravia throws a head punch that misses.
Of Ravia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maynard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maynard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maynard.
Maynard keeps control of Of Ravia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Of Ravia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Of Ravia throws an elbow that misses.
Alexander Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maynard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Of Ravia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maynard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Maynard.
Of Ravia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Of Ravia blocks a body shot from Maynard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Of Ravia landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Of Ravia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maynard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Of Ravia.
Of Ravia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Of Ravia can't break the clinch.
Maynard lands an uppercut.
Maynard lands a right hand.
Maynard has a couple of punches blocked by Of Ravia.
Of Ravia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Of Ravia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Of Ravia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maynard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maynard managing to block the knees to the body from Of Ravia.
Maynard lands a nice uppercut.
Of Ravia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Of Ravia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maynard is keeping busy.
A short right from Maynard.
Maynard tries to stall but Of Ravia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Of Ravia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maynard is defending well for now.
Come on Maynard - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Of Ravia looking to slow down the pace here.
Maynard presses Of Ravia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maynard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maynard lands a hook that snaps the head of Of Ravia backwards.
Maynard gets through Of Ravia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Maynard.
Of Ravia prevents a body shot from Maynard.
Maynard lands a shot to the body.
Maynard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Of Ravia is keeping busy.
Maynard wants to stall.
Maynard is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Of Ravia has denied him.
Maynard effectively controlling the action here.
Maynard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Ravia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maynard working aggressively here.
Of Ravia landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Ravia pushes off an throws an elbow but Maynard leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maynard works on Of Ravia's body with a couple of short punches.
Maynard can't find room to land a body shot as Of Ravia controls the action.
Of Ravia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Geralt Of Ravia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Of Ravia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maynard swings wildly with an uppercut but Of Ravia uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Maynard.
Well Of Ravia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geralt Of Ravia!
A relieved looking Geralt Of Ravia 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 Alexandre Nieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nieto comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet the Blue Sky. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
30 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexandre Nieto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Greene!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Nieto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greene.
Nieto tries to clinch there but Greene circles away.
Greene gets tackled into the cage by Nieto. Nieto maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nieto.
Greene is trying to push Nieto away but Nieto has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Greene misses with an elbow over the top.
Nieto misses with a punch to the body.
Greene wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nieto has Greene pressed against the cage, preventing Greene from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nieto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greenes head.
Greene tries to land knees in the clinch but Nieto avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nieto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nieto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nieto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nieto connects with a solid leg kick.
Nieto cracks a nice hook into Greene's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nieto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nieto.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Greene looks to throw the jab but Nieto is out of range.
Greene chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nieto can pounce on him.
Nieto shoots in looking for a takedown. Greene tries to sprawl out of it but Nieto keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Greene appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nieto tries to clinch up but Greene circles away and keeps his distance.
Nieto jabs at Greene's body.
Nieto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Nieto.
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nieto misses with a takedown attempt - Greene sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nieto blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nieto feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Greene.
Greene looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Greene tests Nieto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Nieto.
Alexandre Nieto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nieto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nieto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Nieto throws a leg kick
and Greene counters with a series of strikes. Nieto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Greene takes one to the chin there.
Nieto 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.
Greene avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Greene throws a fast counter high kick but Nieto manages to duck under it in time.
Greene avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nieto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nieto shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Nieto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Nieto is just out of range.
Nieto wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene misses with a jab to the body
and Nieto counters by moving into the clinch.
Nieto keeps control of Greene as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Greene wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nieto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nieto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greene is trying to break the clinch but Nieto has him pressed against the cage.
Nieto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greene tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nieto avoids it.
Nieto taking a breather.
Greene tries to land a knee to the head but Nieto blocks with his arms.
Greene tries to land knees in the clinch but Nieto avoids the damage to the body.
Greene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Nieto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nieto tried to score with a low kick but Greene checks it.
Greene counters with a body kick.
Nieto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene tried to score with a low kick but Nieto checks it.
Nieto misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Nieto.
It seemed like Greene was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Nieto tries to counter by clinching up but Greene breaks away and moves out of range.
Nieto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Greene doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Nieto.
Nieto loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Nieto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene gets caught napping as Nieto dives in and scores a takedown. Greene manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Greene has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Greene is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Nieto dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Greene stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nieto.
Nieto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nieto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Nieto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nieto tries to score a body lock takedown but Greene shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nieto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greene is trying to break free.
Greene lands a shot to the body.
Greene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greene throws a body punch but Nieto moves out of range.
Nieto misses with a leg kick
and Greene counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nieto thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieto throws a sloppy body shot
and Greene counters with an outside leg kick.
Greene throws a push kick but Nieto slaps the foot to one side.
Nieto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Greene checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nieto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nieto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nieto throws a right hand that misses
and Greene counters with a big head kick but Nieto shrugs it off.
Greene fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Greene throws a low kick, looking for Nieto's leg but Nieto calmly moves out of range.
Nieto scoring well with a low kick there.
Nieto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Nieto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greene throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greene wants to land a leg kick but Nieto is out of range.
Nieto is looking to counter the offense by Greene and move into the clinch.
Nieto throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Nieto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nieto lands a leg kick that knocks Greene off balance momentarily.
Nieto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene cracks Nieto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nieto checks a low kick from Greene.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieto lands a leg kick that knocks Greene off balance momentarily.
Nieto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greene has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nieto throws a lazy head kick
and Greene counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nieto is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nieto tries to score with a low kick but Greene moves his leg out of the way.
Nieto tried to score with a low kick but Greene checks it.
Greene has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Greene throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Greene lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nieto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Greene to score with a decent uppercut.
Nieto thows a leg kick but Greene checks it
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Greene dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nieto. That did some damage!
Nieto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greene manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nieto moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGreene.
Nieto throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nieto. That's going to slow Greene down.
Greene moves away from the strike by Nieto.
Greene counters with a body kick.
Nieto scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Greene is out of range and Nieto settles back down.
Billy Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nieto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nieto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Greene slams his shin into Nieto's torso.
Nieto moves out of range of the body kick.
Alexandre Nieto is winning the standup battle so far.
Nieto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greene checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nieto sets himself, and Greene steps forward looking for the clinch! Nieto avoids it this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nieto. That's going to slow Greene down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nieto. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Greene looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Greene takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nieto thows a leg kick but Greene checks it
and Greene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nieto misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto tries to clinch there but Greene circles away.
Nieto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nieto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greene doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene slaps away a takedown attempt from Nieto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nieto scores with a sloppy right hand. Greene should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nieto. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene checks a low kick from Nieto.
Nieto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Greene's head.
Greene checks a low kick from Nieto.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nieto.
Nieto motions for Greene to come forward. Nieto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nieto throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene counters with a low kick, right behind Nieto 's knee.
Nieto checks a low kick from Greene.
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 Alexandre Nieto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nieto throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Nieto misses with a head kick.
A big right from Nieto misses.
Greene slips a jab from Nieto.
Nieto blocks a head kick by Greene.
Nieto throws a counter high kick but Greene was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nieto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nieto cracks a nice hook into Greene's ribs.
Nieto throws a low kick but Greene avoids it.
Nieto 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.
Greene connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene checks a leg kick.
Greene bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nieto's head.
Nieto scores with a nice body kick.
Greene avoids the body shot from Nieto.
Nieto tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Greene was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nieto is looking to wear down Greene with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto misses with a head kick.
Greene tries a quick counter leg kick but Nieto is wise to it.
Nieto throws a leg kick
and Greene counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nieto thuds a left hand into Greene's body.
Nieto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nieto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nieto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Greene has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Greene thuds his shin into the meat of Nieto's side.
Nieto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nieto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nieto avoids the head kick by Greene.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nieto lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nieto tries to clinch but Greene is having none of it.
Greene is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Greene throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nieto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene connects with an inside leg kick.
Alexandre Nieto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Greene. Beautiful body shot.
Greene connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nieto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nieto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Greene is out of range.
Nieto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greene has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nieto blocks a leg kick.
Nieto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Greene.
Greene throws a sloppy head kick and Nieto moves out of range easily.
Nieto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nieto slips a jab from Greene.
Nieto tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nieto 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 Greene has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Greene and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nieto scores with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Nieto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nieto goes for a double leg but Greene avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greene continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieto throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
Greene doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the body from Nieto misses
and Greene counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nieto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nieto tries to clinch
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greene looks to land a body kick but Nieto moved away.
Greene on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greene gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nieto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nieto trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nieto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene wants to sweep here but Nieto controlling him for the moment.
Nieto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nieto stops Greene from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene looking for a sweep. Not yet Greene, not yet.
Billy Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nieto wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexandre Nieto.
Well Nieto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexandre Nieto!
Alexandre Nieto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aoki Funkyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumina Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funkyama comes to the cage accompanied by . Sato has chosen Call to prayer of islam as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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175 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
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aoki Funkyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Rumina Sato!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato feints and then cracks Funkyama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Funkyama down.
We've been hearing reports that Funkyama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sato looks to score with a jab to the body but Funkyama is just out of range.
Funkyama drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sato sprawls and moves away.
Sato's coach down at GTI was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sato's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Funkyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Funkyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Funkyama shoots in for a double leg but Sato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sato.
Sato connects with an inside leg kick.
Sato misses with a shot to the body
and Funkyama counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkyama stops Sato from getting back to his feet.
Sato is staying active underneath Funkyama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Funkyama is working for a submission of some sort.
Funkyama is thwarting Sato's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funkyama looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sato pushes Funkyama off looking to stand but Funkyama dives back in and keeps control.
Funkyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sato is just riding it out for now. Funkyama eventually gives up the hold.
Sato taking some punishment here, with Funkyama in his half guard.
Sato is trying to get back to full guard.
Funkyama is trying to control. Sato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sato looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sato manages to get to full guard.
Funkyama trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
Funkyama passes Sato's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sato has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Funkyama is on him like a limpet, forcing Sato back against the cage.
Sato gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Funkyama.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sato stops a takedown attempt from Funkyama.
Sato lands a hook that snaps the head of Funkyama backwards.
Funkyama goes for a takedown attempt but Sato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Sato.
Funkyama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Funkyama blocks a leg kick.
Sato scores with the left hand. Funkyama knows he should have avoided that one.
Sato connects with a body shot.
Sato slaps away a takedown attempt from Funkyama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Funkyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rumina Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato misses with a body shot.
Funkyama tries to counter with a takedown but Sato is quick to defend against it.
Funkyama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato swings for the body but Funkyama moves out of range.
Sato lands a really nice looking cross but Funkyama seems unphased.
Sato bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Funkyama's head backwards.
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!
Sato stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sato wants it to stay on the feet.
Funkyama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Funkyama is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Funkyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Sato, which made it look bad.
Sato lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sato. No joy for Funkyama on that attempt.
Sato lands with a straight right. Funkyama didn't see that one coming.
Sato works the jab nicely.
Sato tests Funkyama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rumina Sato dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Funkyama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Funkyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sato throws a big shot that misses.
Funkyama lands a jab-cross combination.
Sato lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Sato does it's job there.
Sato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sato has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sato throws a lazy right hand but Funkyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Sato there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkyama with a poor takedown
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
Funkyama shoots in and drives through. Sato sprawls well.
Sato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aoki Funkyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato lands with an overhand left.
Funkyama 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.
Funkyama dives in for a single leg takedown but Sato sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Funkyama has time to react.
Funkyama shoots in looking for a takedown but Sato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funkyama's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Funkyama misses with a takedown attempt - Sato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Funkyama's hands.
Funkyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Funkyama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Funkyama's calf.
Sato lands a big head kick that sends Funkyama tumbling to the mat! Sato takes a step backwards and waves Funkyama back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Funkyama is rocked!
It looks like Aoki Funkyama has been cut.
Sato connects with a body shot that sends Funkyama's belly button to the back.
Oh Funkyama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sato closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Funkyama! Sato dives in looking to finish! Funkyama is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rumina Sato!
In his post fight interview, Rumina Sato gave a big smile as he said 'Remember, a vote for islam is a vote for retardation.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby McBobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBobby comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cold as Ice -- MOP kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Beefheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby McBobby!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBobby misses with a kick to the body.
Beefheart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beefheart tries to land a leg kick but McBobby saw it coming and moves away.
McBobby wants to slow Beefheart down by chopping away at his legs.
Beefheart lands a head kick!
Bobby McBobby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beefheart fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McBobby on the side of the head.
McBobby wants to clinch.
Beefheart tried to counter with a leg kick but McBobby avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobby is looking to land body kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Beefheart misses its target.
McBobby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Beefheart's head backwards.
McBobby throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Beefheart counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beefheart scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobby lands a nice looking body shot.
McBobby shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Beefheart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McBobby checks it well.
Beefheart throws a leg kick but McBobby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McBobby throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McBobby misses the jab.
McBobby lands with a cross.
McBobby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beefheart's sensitive parts.
McBobby tries to close the distance and clinch but Beefheart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beefheart is looking to counter with head kicks.
Beefheart scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beefheart checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McBobby.
Beefheart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBobby misses with a body kick.
McBobby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McBobby lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beefheart will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBobby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McBobby has managed to clinch.
Beefheart wants to break free but McBobby has control.
A shot in the inside from McBobby.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McBobby.
McBobby lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from McBobby.
Beefheart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beefheart misses with an elbow strike.
McBobby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Beefheart lands an elbow inside that McBobby shrugs off.
It looks like Bobby McBobby has been cut.
McBobby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beefheart's efforts to push away.
Beefheart avoids the elbow strike from McBobby, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobby avoids the elbow strike from Beefheart, against the cage.
Beefheart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McBobby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobby tries to throw a body punch but Beefheart avoids it by throwing McBobby back against the cage.
McBobby lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beefheart dodges an elbow strike from McBobby.
Beefheart blocks a body shot from McBobby.
McBobby lands an elbow that stopped Beefheart in his tracks for a moment.
McBobby can't find room to land a body shot as Beefheart controls the action.
Beefheart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beefheart slips a jab from McBobby.
McBobby keeps Beefheart at a distance using the push kick.
Beefheart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McBobby's head backwards.
Beefheart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McBobby throws a leg kick but Beefheart checks it.
A leg kick checked by Beefheart.
Beefheart blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beefheart.
Beefheart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McBobby checks a low kick from Beefheart.
Beefheart checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beefheart throwing a counter right hand but McBobby manages to avoid it.
McBobby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beefheart's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBobby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McBobby throws a leg kick but Beefheart checks it.
McBobby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beefheart swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beefheart tried to counter with a leg kick but McBobby avoided it.
McBobby misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Beefheart is predictable there
and McBobby counters with a body kick that stops Beefheart in his tracks momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McBobby 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 Beefheart has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beefheart and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McBobby misses with a looping left.
Beefheart looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby McBobby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby McBobby's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Beefheart.
McBobby misses with a low kick.
Beefheart circles away from the clinch attempt.
McBobby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beefheart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Beefheart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McBobby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As McBobby tries to get set, Beefheart tries to push him back and clinch up but McBobby manages to avoid the attempt.
McBobby misses with a kick to the body
and Beefheart counters with a stiff right hand.
McBobby misses with a wild body shot.
McBobby throws a lazy head kick
and Beefheart counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefheart checks a leg kick.
McBobby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beefheart checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beefheart quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McBobby gets a clinch.
McBobby lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobby throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Beefheart fails to land.
McBobby misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McBobby throws an elbow that misses.
Beefheart lands an elbow inside.
A short uppercut from McBobby.
Beefheart taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for McBobby.
McBobby misses with an elbow strike.
McBobby misses with an elbow strike.
Beefheart lands a nice shot to the body.
McBobby throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beefheart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McBobby is breathing heavily.
McBobby blocks a body shot from Beefheart.
Beefheart escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobby McBobby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McBobby checks a leg kick.
McBobby blocks a head kick by Beefheart.
McBobby checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart blocks a jab.
Beefheart blocks a head kick by McBobby.
McBobby misses with a body shot.
Beefheart fakes the leg kick and cracks McBobby in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBobby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McBobby throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beefheart.
Beefheart appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beefheart has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McBobby throws a body kick that misses
and Beefheart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beefheart throws a leg kick that misses.
McBobby tries to clinch
and Beefheart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beefheart thuds his right hand into McBobby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beefheart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McBobby checks it well.
McBobby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBobby tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobby wants to slow Beefheart down by chopping away at his legs.
McBobby misses with a low kick.
Beefheart feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Beefheart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Beefheart staying out of range there.
McBobby avoids the head kick by Beefheart.
Beefheart throws a head kick but McBobby moves out of range.
A cross from McBobby lands.
McBobby throws a push kick but Beefheart slaps the foot to one side.
Beefheart clinches.
Beefheart breaks from the clinch.
Beefheart misses with a low kick.
McBobby connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McBobby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McBobby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McBobby blocks a head kick by Beefheart.
McBobby misses with a leg kick
and Beefheart counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Beefheart blocks a jab.
McBobby wants to clinch
enabling Beefheart to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Beefheart moves out of range of the body kick from McBobby.
Beefheart scores with a jab to the body.
Beefheart moves out of range as McBobby throws a body kick.
McBobby wants to slow Beefheart down by chopping away at his legs.
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 Captain Beefheart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby McBobby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No joy there for McBobby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beefheart tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McBobby manages to circle out of the way.
Beefheart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McBobby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beefheart gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McBobby.
McBobby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beefheart avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McBobby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beefheart looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beefheart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beefheart moves out of range of the leg kick from McBobby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beefheart.
McBobby moves out of range of the body kick from Beefheart.
McBobby throws a body shot but no joy.
Beefheart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beefheart throws a low kick but it's checked well by McBobby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobby avoids the body shot from Beefheart.
McBobby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McBobby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beefheart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBobby was well out of range. Poor timing from Beefheart.
Beefheart takes one to the side of the head.
Beefheart thows a leg kick but McBobby checks it
and McBobby counters with a nice uppercut.
Beefheart throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Beefheart tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McBobby is able to avoid easily.
McBobby wants to counter with a clinch but Beefheart pushes him away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Beefheart. McBobby shrugs it off though.
McBobby is looking to chop away at Beefheart's legs.
McBobby throws a nice head kick!
Beefheart tries to work over McBobby's front leg with a kick but McBobby checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBobby throws a looping overhand right but Beefheart ducks down to avoid it.
McBobby scores with a nice right hand.
Beefheart swings for the body but McBobby moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beefheart thows a leg kick but McBobby checks it
and McBobby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBobby misses with a leg kick.
As McBobby backs away, Beefheart returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Beefheart checks a low kick from McBobby.
Beefheart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McBobby tries to clinch
and Beefheart counters with a stiff right hand.
McBobby takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Beefheart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McBobby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beefheart crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McBobby - the referee stops the clock and Beefheart gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McBobby. Beefheart manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart blocks a leg kick.
Beefheart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McBobby just misses with a punch to the body.
Beefheart looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McBobby catches Beefheart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beefheart avoids a kick to the body.
McBobby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beefheart.
A clash of legs there as McBobby blocks the low kick.
A leg kick checked by Beefheart.
McBobby checks a leg kick nicely.
McBobby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beefheart tries to work over McBobby's front leg with a kick but McBobby checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobby lands a leg kick that knocks Beefheart off balance momentarily.
Beefheart lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McBobby's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beefheart plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McBobby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beefheart in his tracks.
Beefheart throws an overhand right that lands on McBobby's shoulder, as McBobby tries to avoid the shot.
McBobby wants to counter the offense by Beefheart and move into the clinch position.
Beefheart misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McBobby.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBobby misses with a low kick as Beefheart jumps back.
McBobby misses with a low kick.
McBobby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As McBobby backs away, Beefheart returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McBobby wants to slow Beefheart down by chopping away at his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby McBobby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McBobby 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby McBobby!
A victorious Bobby McBobby thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Hanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xantos Aremis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aremis has chosen Infected Mushroom - Merlin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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30
178 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Hanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xantos Aremis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aremis scores with a jab. Hanks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanks throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aremis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aremis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aremis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hanks misses with a leg kick.
Aremis throws a shot from downtown. Hanks moves away and avoids it.
Hanks throws a leg kick but Aremis sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Aremis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanks looks to throw the jab but Aremis is out of range.
Hanks moves out of range as Aremis throws a body kick.
Aremis doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanks circles away.
Hanks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aremis checks it well.
Hanks connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Aremis coming out on top.
Hanks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aremis.
Hanks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanks connects with a body shot that sends Aremis's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aremis finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanks's head.
Aremis has a takedown stuffed.
Craig Hanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xantos Aremis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Aremis.
Aremis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aremis throws a strike aimed at the side of Hanks's head but Hanks avoids it well.
Hanks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hanks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aremis.
Aremis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanks keeps working.
Hanks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aremis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aremis.
Aremis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aremis trying to control the pace.
Hanks controlling the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hanks manages to get to full guard.
Hanks wants to get back to his feet but Aremis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aremis looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aremis.
Hanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aremis fails with a takedown attempt.
Aremis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Aremis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Aremis gets the takedown into side control.
Aremis goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hanks has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aremis but great work by Hanks.
Aremis tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hanks easily slips into full mount!
Aremis tries to hold on but Hanks postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Aremis 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hanks prevents Aremis from improving his position.
Aremis trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xantos Aremis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hanks moves out of range of the body kick from Aremis.
Hanks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aremis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aremis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aremis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hanks loads up on a big right hand but Aremis slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Hanks misses.
Aremis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aremis misses with a takedown attempt - Hanks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aremis walks into a straight right hand from Hanks.
It looks like Xantos Aremis has been cut.
Hanks tries to bum rush Aremis with a series of wild strikes but Aremis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hanks scores with a decent looking hook.
Aremis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanks throws a counter high kick but Aremis was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanks throws a big shot that misses.
Aremis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aremis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Hanks.
Hanks misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanks slips a straight right by Aremis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aremis. That did some damage!
A big left from Aremis misses.
Craig Hanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Aremis misses.
Aremis slips under a jab from Hanks.
Xantos Aremis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanks throws a hook but Aremis avoids it easily.
And Aremis tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aremis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hanks misses with a hook.
And Aremis tries to counter it with a takedown but Hanks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hanks connects with a body shot.
Hanks gets caught flat footed, as Aremis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aremis wants to control from the top but Hanks keeps moving.
Xantos Aremis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aremis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hanks dives on top into guard.
Aremis managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanks won't allow Aremis to get back to his feet.
Aremis keeping moving, preventing Hanks from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aremis pulls Hanks in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanks from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aremis trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aremis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanks is one step ahead there.
Hanks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aremis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aremis lands with a straight right. Hanks didn't see that one coming.
Hanks misses the jab.
Aremis lands a nice shot that snaps Hanks's head back.
Aremis cracks Hanks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aremis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aremis with a jab.
Hanks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Aremis looks to land a body kick but Hanks moved away.
Aremis misses with a straight left.
Aremis throws a push kick but Hanks slaps the foot to one side.
Hanks takes a swing at Aremis's ribcage but misses.
Aremis wants to counter with a clinch but Hanks pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aremis. That did some damage!
Aremis checks a low kick from Hanks.
Hanks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanks throws a right and a left that Aremis avoids nicely.
A good leg kick by Hanks.
Hanks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanks wants it to stay on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aremis.
A shot to the liver by Hanks. Beautiful body shot.
Hanks swings for the body but Aremis moves out of range.
Aremis tries for a takedown but Hanks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Craig Hanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xantos Aremis.
Hanks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aremis catches Hanks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aremis shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aremis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aremis is breathing heavily.
Aremis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanks works the jab nicely.
Hanks thuds his right hand into Aremis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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 Craig Hanks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xantos Aremis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hanks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanks circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanks misses the target.
Hanks misses with a hook. Aremis ducked under it nicely.
Hanks misses with a hook.
Aremis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanks.
Hanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aremis moves away.
Aremis looks to throw the jab but Hanks is out of range.
Hanks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aremis throws a shot from downtown. Hanks moves away and avoids it.
Aremis connects with an inside leg kick.
Aremis misses the shot to the body.
Aremis misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hanks.
Aremis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hanks with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanks moves away from the strike by Aremis.
Aremis lands a jab to Hanks's midsection.
Aremis shoots in and bounces Hanks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aremis trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanks pulls Aremis in close to prevent any damage.
Hanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aremis is one step ahead there.
Aremis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aremis lands a couple of elbows.
Aremis preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hanks looks to land a right hand but Aremis moved out of range.
Aremis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Hanks.
Hanks throws a hook but Aremis avoids it easily.
Aremis throws a leg kick but Hanks moved away.
Aremis dips to his left and cracks Hanks with an uppercut!
Aremis takes the fight into the clinch.
Aremis has Hanks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hanks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hanks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanks lands a hook that snaps the head of Aremis backwards.
Hanks misses with a punch on the inside.
Aremis blocks a body shot from Hanks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanks prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanks.
Aremis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aremis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aremis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hanks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aremis pushes Hanks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aremis working aggressively here.
Hanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aremis's elbow.
Aremis digs a right hand into Hanks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hanks's gas tank.
Hanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Aremis.
Aremis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanks's elbow.
Hanks manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Hanks.
Hanks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aremis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanks manages to avoid it.
As Aremis tries to get set, Hanks tries to push him back and clinch up but Aremis manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aremis slips a straight right by Hanks.
Hanks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aremis. That did some damage!
Nice shot lands for Hanks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aremis.
Aremis shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aremis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Craig Hanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xantos Aremis.
Hanks lands with an overhand left.
Aremis connects with a body shot.
Aremis gets the takedown into side control.
Hanks is not content to let Aremis control the position.
Hanks sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xantos Aremis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aremis 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xantos Aremis!
An out of breath Xantos Aremis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razor Maya will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, El Chavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Razor Maya!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chavo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maya throws a low kick but Chavo avoids it.
Chavo feinted with a counter takedown.
Maya scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like El Chavo has been cut.
Maya scoring well with a low kick there.
Chavo lands with a cross.
It looks like Razor Maya has been cut.
Razor Maya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Chavo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Maya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chavo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maya moves away.
Maya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chavo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maya scores with a jab.
Maya misses with an uppercut. Chavo saw that one coming.
Chavo throws a hook but Maya avoids it easily.
Chavo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maya can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavo avoids the head kick by Maya.
Chavo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavo misses the shot to the body.
Chavo misses with a straight right.
Chavo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chavo prevents Maya from improving his position.
Chavo is nestled in close to Maya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chavo is looking to advance position but Maya won't allow it.
Maya wants to improve his position but Chavo is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavo slips a nice elbow through Maya's hands, connecting with Maya's forehead.
Chavo trying to control the pace.
Maya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maya.
Chavo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maya is keeping the position for now.
Maya is trying to keep Chavo in close.
Chavo throws a big elbow that misses.
Maya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chavo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chavo throws a strike but Maya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chavo is on top in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chavo won't allow Maya to sweep him here.
Maya is looking to sweep but instead, Chavo has passed into half guard.
Maya has his hands clasped together around Chavo's back. He's all about the action.
Chavo lands with a punch from half guard.
Chavo thows a huge punch but Maya dodges it nicely.
Well, if Chavo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maya tries to roll over but Chavo keeps him under control.
Chavo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maya is trying to stand back up but Chavo is controlling him
Chavo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chavo prevents Maya from improving his position.
Maya with the active half guard here but Chavo passes nicely into side control.
Chavo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maya wants to control but Chavo postures up.
Maya is not content to let Chavo control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Chavo dominated that round.
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!
Chavo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maya throws a low kick but Chavo avoids it.
Maya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maya slips under a jab.
Chavo misses the shot to the body.
Maya throws a chopping leg kick but Chavo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chavo blocks the body kick.
Maya looking to score a takedown here. Chavo is defending well but Maya drives through and ends up in Chavo's guard.
Chavo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Maya throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maya looking to pass the guard.
Chavo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavo is retaining full guard.
El Chavo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maya trying to control but Chavo is working from the bottom.
Chavo is pulling down on Maya's head. It's preventing any offense from Maya, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maya shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chavo is trying to defend but Maya finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chavo is staying active underneath Maya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maya is thwarting Chavo's attempts to control the position.
Maya is looking for a kimura here.
Maya is keen to just control but Chavo is a slippery customer.
Chavo tries to roll over but Maya keeps him under control.
Maya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chavo defending well though.
Maya misses with a head shot. Chavo uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chavo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maya stopping the sweep attempt from Chavo.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick from Maya misses.
Chavo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maya throws a push kick but Chavo slaps the foot to one side.
Chavo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chavo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chavo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavo avoids the head kick by Maya.
Chavo looks to score with a jab to the body but Maya is just out of range.
Chavo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chavo dives in for a single leg takedown but Maya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maya scores with the left hand. Chavo knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters circling a little - Maya finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maya slips under a jab.
Chavo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good exchange - Chavo coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Maya misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Maya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Maya.
Chavo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maya is looking to score with low kicks.
Chavo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Maya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chavo throws out a loose jab but Maya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maya connects with a right hand. Chavo shakes it off.
Maya looks to throw the jab but Chavo is out of range.
Chavo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maya connects with a right hand. Chavo shakes it off.
Maya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maya tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maya to the ground. Chavo is now in Maya's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maya wants to sweep but no luck.
Chavo wants to control from the top but Maya keeps moving.
Maya managing to control the position.
Chavo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chavo lands a couple of digs.
Maya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chavo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chavo stands up over Maya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maya looking to control.
Chavo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maya is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chavo is aware though and is defending well.
Chavo landing some decent shots from guard.
Chavo controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maya is on top in guard.
Maya trying to control but Chavo is working from the bottom.
Chavo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maya throws a strike but Chavo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chavo defends well.
Chavo preventing the sweep.
Chavo pushes down on Maya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maya tries to get to full guard but Chavo has control of the leg.
Maya is trying to stand up here but Chavo is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maya keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Maya manages to get to full guard.
Maya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chavo cracks Maya with a solid left hand.
Maya keeping moving, preventing Chavo from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maya wants to sweep but no luck.
Chavo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chavo trying to control the position from guard on top but Maya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Razor Maya.
I think Maya 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Razor Maya!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy La Plegua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Burczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy La Plegua and Kamil Burczynski. La Plegua comes into the arena with "Blut Royale" by Combichrist blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy La Plegua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Burczynski!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - La Plegua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
La Plegua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
La Plegua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burczynski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burczynski misses with a straight left.
La Plegua scores with a punch to the head.
La Plegua scores with a body shot.
La Plegua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
La Plegua moves out of range as Burczynski strikes.
Good exchange - La Plegua coming out on top.
La Plegua looks to score with a jab to the body but Burczynski is just out of range.
La Plegua lands the left hand.
La Plegua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burczynski.
Burczynski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but La Plegua defends it well.
La Plegua throws a leg kick
and Burczynski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
La Plegua is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bad Pluto! (17 Elite Coach), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua manages to get to full guard.
Burczynski wants to pass the guard but La Plegua is keeping the position.
La Plegua wants to sweep here but Burczynski controlling him for the moment.
La Plegua is working hard here to advance position.
Burczynski throws a strike but La Plegua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Burczynski keeping moving, preventing La Plegua from controlling successfully.
Burczynski is trying to keep La Plegua in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
La Plegua controls from within his opponent's guard.
La Plegua's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
La Plegua postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua wants to get up but he can't break Burczynski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
La Plegua tries to land a leg kick but Burczynski saw it coming and moves away.
Burczynski slips a jab and a cross from La Plegua.
Burczynski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
La Plegua has closed the distance and engaged Burczynski in a clinch.
Burczynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burczynski can't break the clinch.
Burczynski is trying to break the clinch but La Plegua is controlling him.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burczynski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but La Plegua is keeping busy.
Burczynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La Plegua lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from La Plegua.
Burczynski misses with some punches.
Burczynski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but La Plegua has him pressed against the cage.
La Plegua swings wildly with an uppercut but Burczynski uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Plegua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burczynski manages to break the clinch.
La Plegua connects with a body shot.
La Plegua misses with a double jab
so Burczynski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Plegua has Burczynski pulled in close to control his posture.
Burczynski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of La Plegua's head.
Burczynski throws a big elbow that misses.
Burczynski preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy La Plegua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
La Plegua checks a leg kick nicely.
La Plegua misses with a wild body shot.
Burczynski with the counter takedown but La Plegua avoids it easily.
Andy La Plegua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burczynski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
La Plegua doesn't manage to clinch there - Burczynski circles away.
La Plegua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burczynski connects with the punch.
La Plegua slips under a jab.
La Plegua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Burczynski feints the counter takedown.
La Plegua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burczynski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Plegua misses with an uppercut. Burczynski saw that one coming.
Burczynski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but La Plegua defends it well.
La Plegua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burczynski can do to turn this around?
La Plegua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by La Plegua. Beautiful body shot.
Burczynski connects with a body shot that sends La Plegua's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plegua walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burczynski.
La Plegua wants to clinch but Burczynski slips to the side
and Burczynski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Burczynski wants to control but La Plegua is keeping him busy.
La Plegua tries to get to full guard but Burczynski has control of the leg.
Burczynski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
La Plegua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burczynski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burczynski's back!
La Plegua wants to control but Burczynski is keeping busy.
Burczynski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kamil Burczynski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burczynski is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from La Plegua.
Burczynski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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!
Burczynski is looking to improve his position.
Burczynski manages to get to full guard.
Burczynski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. La Plegua is aware though and is defending well.
Burczynski controls La Plegua momentarily but La Plegua frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burczynski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but La Plegua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
La Plegua stopping the sweep attempt from Burczynski.
La Plegua looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
La Plegua misses with a few strikes there.
Burczynski scores with a jab to the head.
Burczynski moves forwards but La Plegua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. La Plegua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
La Plegua has Burczynski up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from La Plegua - that landed with a thud.
Burczynski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but La Plegua is keeping busy.
La Plegua prevents a takedown attempt there.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Burczynski controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy La Plegua dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
La Plegua scoring well with a low kick there.
Good standup being displayed there by Burczynski as he connects with a hook.
La Plegua misses with a wild body shot.
Burczynski throws a hook but La Plegua avoids it easily.
A big right from La Plegua misses.
Burczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burczynski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but La Plegua defends it well.
La Plegua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
La Plegua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Plegua tries to bum rush Burczynski with a series of wild strikes but Burczynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burczynski.
Burczynski lands with a good body shot.
La Plegua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burczynski checks it well.
Burczynski scores with a nice strike.
La Plegua drives through and clinches with Burczynski against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burczynski tries to break the clinch but La Plegua is controlling the position.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Burczynski controls the action.
La Plegua throws a head punch that misses.
La Plegua misses with a body punch.
La Plegua lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from La Plegua.
La Plegua scores with a shoulder strike.
Burczynski is trying to maintain a safe position but La Plegua gets an underhook and turns Burczynski into the cage.
Burczynski wants a takedown.
Burczynski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
La Plegua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burczynski digs a right hand into La Plegua's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on La Plegua's gas tank.
La Plegua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burczynski backwards.
La Plegua misses with a punch to the body.
Burczynski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andy La Plegua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
La Plegua works on Burczynski's body with a couple of short punches.
Burczynski is looking for a takedown.
Kamil Burczynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burczynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for La Plegua.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Burczynski blocks it.
Nice body punch from Burczynski - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Plegua misses with a hook to the ribs.
La Plegua tries a body shot but Burczynski blocks it.
La Plegua misses with the head strike.
Burczynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Plegua can't find room to land a body shot as Burczynski controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from La Plegua.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
La Plegua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Andy La Plegua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Burczynski.
La Plegua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La Plegua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Plegua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burczynski struggles to land a body shot inside as La Plegua controls his hands.
La Plegua tries to throw a body punch but Burczynski avoids it by throwing La Plegua back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burczynski looking to slow down the pace here.
La Plegua struggles to land a body shot inside as Burczynski controls his hands.
Burczynski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burczynski blocks a body shot from La Plegua.
Burczynski tries to stall but La Plegua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burczynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La Plegua digs a good body shot into Burczynski's ribs.
La Plegua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
La Plegua throws a head punch that misses.
Burczynski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
La Plegua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burczynski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burczynski scores with a takedown into La Plegua's guard.
La Plegua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burczynski manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Plegua trying to control but Burczynski is working from the bottom.
Andy La Plegua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burczynski wants to sweep but no luck.
Burczynski keeps trying to improve his position.
Burczynski has his foot on La Plegua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La Plegua works his way back into a safe position though.
Burczynski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and La Plegua defends well.
Burczynski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as La Plegua controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy La Plegua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for La Plegua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy La Plegua!
A victorious Andy La Plegua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson comes into the arena with one bourbon one scotch one beer blaring out of the sound system. Smith has chosen Duality - Slipknot as his entrance music. Ansgar Axelsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Noel Smith's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noel Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Axelsson.
Axelsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Ansgar Axelsson has been cut.
Axelsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsson.
It looked like Axelsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Axelsson. Axelsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsson counters by moving into the clinch.
Axelsson lands with a light punch inside.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Axelsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Axelsson avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Axelsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Axelsson.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith taking a breather.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Axelsson is keeping busy.
Smith tries to work over Axelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Axelsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Axelsson with a knee to the head.
Axelsson landing knees to the body.
Axelsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to push Axelsson away but Axelsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Axelsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelsson lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Axelsson lands a left hand.
Axelsson trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Axelsson.
It looks like Noel Smith has been cut.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Axelsson has him pressed against the cage.
Axelsson leaning against his opponent.
Axelsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Axelsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Axelsson is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Axelsson is working Smith over against the cage.
Axelsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Axelsson manages to break the clinch.
Noel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Axelsson lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Axelsson takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith glances at the clock... BAM! Axelsson nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Smith crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Smith is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ansgar Axelsson!
Ansgar Axelsson made sure to mention his sponsor, BlackStar Athletics in his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Newmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Matiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newmark comes to the cage accompanied by On the run. Matiss has chosen Ennio Morricone - The Ecstasy of Gold as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Newmark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Matiss!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matiss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matiss changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses
and Newmark counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mario Matiss has been cut.
Matiss ducks under a wild hook from Newmark.
Matiss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newmark.
Newmark throws a hook but Matiss avoids it easily.
Matiss cracks the inside of Newmark's front leg.
Matiss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newmark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Matiss takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matiss throws a low kick but Newmark moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matiss.
A big left from Newmark misses.
Matiss throws out a counter right but Newmark avoids it with no problem.
Newmark throws an overhand right that has Matiss reeling! Newmark follows up with more punches and Matiss is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bobby Newmark!
A victorious Bobby Newmark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor Zsasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sativa Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zsasz comes into the arena with 2Pac: When We Ride ft. Outlawz blaring out of the sound system. Sensei has chosen Stevie Ray - Pride and Joy as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Zsasz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sativa Sensei!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zsasz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sensei doesn't seem bothered though.
Zsasz avoids the body shot from Sensei.
Sensei throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sensei connects with a solid leg kick.
Sensei with a poor takedown
and Zsasz counters with a one-two to the body.
Zsasz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sensei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zsasz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sensei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zsasz's calf.
Sensei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zsasz throws an overhand right that lands on Sensei's shoulder, as Sensei tries to avoid the shot.
Sensei thinks about the counter body kick.
Zsasz cracks Sensei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sensei misses with a body kick.
Zsasz misses with a hook. Sensei ducked under it nicely.
Sensei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sensei lands a jab to Zsasz's midsection.
Zsasz moves out of range of the body kick from Sensei.
Sensei keeps Zsasz at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zsasz.
Sensei tries to counter with a clinch but Zsasz shakes him off and moves away.
Sensei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zsasz counters with a good low kick that Sensei was not able to check.
Sensei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sensei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Zsasz misses the shot to the body.
Zsasz slips under a jab from Sensei.
Zsasz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A low kick from Sensei is predictable there
and Zsasz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sensei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sensei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zsasz digs a good hook to Sensei's body.
Zsasz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sensei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sensei. Zsasz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sensei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sensei throws a sloppy head kick and Zsasz moves out of range easily.
Zsasz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sensei misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz slips under a jab from Sensei.
A little feinted left hand from Zsasz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Sensei misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zsasz is looking to land body kicks.
Zsasz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zsasz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sensei. That did some damage!
Sensei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zsasz. Zsasz obviously looking to wear him down.
Zsasz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Zsasz.
Zsasz scores with the left hand. Sensei knows he should have avoided that one.
Zsasz walks into a left hand.
Sensei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the body from Sensei misses
and Zsasz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sensei misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsasz.
Zsasz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sensei misses with an uppercut. Zsasz saw that one coming.
Zsasz tried to counter with a leg kick but Sensei avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei throws a front kick aimed at Zsasz's knee but Zsasz avoids it well.
Zsasz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sensei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zsasz.
Zsasz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sensei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zsasz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zsasz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zsasz misses with a low kick.
Sensei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Zsasz scores with the left hand. Sensei knows he should have avoided that one.
Zsasz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zsasz scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sensei - that will leave a mark!
Sensei scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsasz tries to land a front kick but Sensei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zsasz throws a chopping leg kick but Sensei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei throws a sloppy head kick
and Zsasz counters with a stiff right hand.
Sensei throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zsasz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zsasz throws a body punch but Sensei moves out of range.
Zsasz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Sensei misses.
A shot to the liver by Zsasz. Beautiful body shot.
Sensei misses with a low kick.
Sensei tries to clinch up but Zsasz circles away and keeps his distance.
Sensei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zsasz's head backwards.
Sensei misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zsasz to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sensei attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sensei throws a hook but Zsasz blocks it.
Zsasz throws a low kick but Sensei avoids it.
Zsasz jabs Sensei right on the nose. Sensei blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zsasz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sensei throws a leg kick but Zsasz checks it.
Sensei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Victor Zsasz is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsasz connects with a body shot that sends Sensei's belly button to the back.
Sensei lands a lovely overhand right.
Zsasz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zsasz.
Zsasz avoids the body shot from Sensei.
Sensei throws a hook but Zsasz avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsasz. That's going to slow Sensei down.
A swing and a miss from Zsasz.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zsasz 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 Sensei has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sensei and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zsasz.
Sensei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zsasz. That did some damage!
Zsasz just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sensei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zsasz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zsasz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sensei.
Sensei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei ducks under a wild hook from Zsasz.
Sensei lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Victor Zsasz has been cut.
Zsasz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zsasz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sensei manages to avoid it.
Sensei throws a solid leg kick but Zsasz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sensei.
Zsasz throws a leg kick which misses Sensei's front leg but catches the back leg as Sensei tries to avoid it.
Zsasz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sensei can do to turn this around?
Zsasz lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Zsasz does it's job there.
Sensei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sensei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zsasz lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sensei swings widly with a right hand
and Zsasz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sensei throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zsasz misses the target.
Zsasz slips under a jab from Sensei.
Sensei walks into a straight right hand from Zsasz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zsasz looks for the body kick but Sensei saw that one coming.
Sensei misses with a few strikes there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zsasz here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zsasz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sensei just misses with a punch to the body.
Sensei takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zsasz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zsasz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Zsasz.
Sensei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zsasz is out of range and Sensei settles back down.
As Sensei backs away, Zsasz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zsasz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zsasz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sensei counters with a good low kick that Zsasz was not able to check.
Zsasz checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Zsasz - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Sensei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sensei ducks under a wild hook from Zsasz.
Zsasz defending well as Sensei loads up on a big left hand.
Zsasz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sensei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sensei throws a jab when Zsasz was well out of range.
Zsasz throwing a counter right hand but Sensei manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Zsasz misses.
Sensei wants to counter the offense by Zsasz and move into the clinch position.
Zsasz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zsasz takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sensei ducks under a wild hook from Zsasz.
Zsasz misses with a body shot
and Sensei counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zsasz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zsasz throws a hook but Sensei blocks it.
Zsasz slips a jab from Sensei.
Zsasz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sensei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz tries to keep at a distance but Sensei has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zsasz blocking some punches.
Zsasz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sensei's elbow.
Zsasz breaks the clinch.
A big left from Zsasz misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sensei is looking to land body kicks.
Sensei tries to clinch there but Zsasz circles away.
Sensei loads up on a big right hand but Zsasz slips the punch.
Zsasz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but Sensei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zsasz's corner calls for a 1-2. Zsasz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sensei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zsasz at a distance.
Sensei throws a right and a left that Zsasz avoids nicely.
Zsasz wants to land a leg kick but Sensei is out of range.
Sensei feints the counter takedown.
That kick from Zsasz tenderised Sensei's leg. Sensei is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 Victor Zsasz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Zsasz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sensei misses with the combination.
Sensei checks a low kick from Zsasz.
Nice body punch from Zsasz.
Sensei tries a low kick but Zsasz avoids it.
Zsasz half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick by Sensei misses
and Zsasz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zsasz connects with a body shot.
Zsasz scores with a decent looking hook.
Good work by Sensei as he checks the leg kick.
Sensei scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sensei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zsasz connects with a solid leg kick.
Sensei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zsasz's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zsasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sensei moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zsasz lands a right hook to the body.
Sensei scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sensei thumps Zsasz with a low kick.
Sensei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sensei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Zsasz.
A big left from Sensei misses.
Sensei throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zsasz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zsasz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zsasz misses with a hook
letting Sensei counter with a right hand.
Zsasz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sensei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zsasz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sensei under the eye.
Zsasz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sensei misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz looks to land a left hand but Sensei moved out of range nicely.
Sensei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sensei scores with a shot to the side of Zsasz's head.
Sensei has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sensei swings wildly with an uppercut but Zsasz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Sensei fails to land.
Zsasz tries to break the clinch but Sensei is controlling the position.
Zsasz tries to throw a body punch but Sensei avoids it by throwing Zsasz back against the cage.
Sensei keeps control of Zsasz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sensei lands a body shot.
Zsasz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sensei lands a right hand.
Zsasz looking to throw knees to the head but Sensei is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Sensei.
Sensei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Sensei as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Zsasz.
Sensei working aggressively here.
Sensei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sensei lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sensei lands a nice uppercut.
Zsasz breaks from the clinch.
Sensei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Sensei.
Zsasz lands a body shot.
Sensei connects with a body shot that sends Zsasz's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sensei. Zsasz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zsasz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sensei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zsasz under the eye.
Zsasz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zsasz throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sensei.
Zsasz lunges at Sensei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sensei's hand.
Zsasz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sensei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zsasz blocks a head kick by Sensei.
Sensei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zsasz's sensitive parts.
Zsasz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sensei lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsasz. Sensei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zsasz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zsasz blocks a jab.
Zsasz cracks a nice hook into Sensei's ribs.
Sensei tests Zsasz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sensei throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zsasz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sativa Sensei just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Victor Zsasz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sensei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zsasz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sensei wants to counter the offense by Zsasz and move into the clinch position.
Sensei tries to land a body kick
and Zsasz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zsasz ducks under a wild hook from Sensei.
A head kick misses from Sensei.
Zsasz with a hook.
Sensei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zsasz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sensei tries to score with a low kick but Zsasz moves his leg out of the way.
Zsasz lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sensei misses with an uppercut. Zsasz saw that one coming.
As Sensei backs away, Zsasz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zsasz misses with a body shot.
Sensei misses the body punch
enabling Zsasz to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zsasz connects with a body shot that sends Sensei's belly button to the back.
Sensei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zsasz throws a jab when Sensei was well out of range.
Zsasz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sensei misses with a body shot
and Zsasz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sensei avoids the body shot from Zsasz.
A low kick from Sensei misses
and Zsasz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zsasz connects with a solid leg kick.
Sensei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zsasz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsasz. Sensei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zsasz moves away from the strike by Sensei.
Sensei moves out of range of the strikes.
Sensei connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a chopping leg kick but Sensei manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sensei misses with a body shot
and Zsasz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zsasz throws a body punch but Sensei moves out of range.
Sensei lands with a right hand.
Zsasz throws an overhand right that lands on Sensei's shoulder, as Sensei tries to avoid the shot.
Sensei listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zsasz misses with a body shot.
Sensei blocks a head kick by Zsasz.
Zsasz backing away here, and Sensei unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sensei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zsasz. That did some damage!
Zsasz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zsasz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sensei.
A good leg kick by Sensei.
Sensei thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zsasz's corner calls for a 1-2. Zsasz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zsasz scores with the left hand. Sensei knows he should have avoided that one.
Zsasz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zsasz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sensei.
Sensei connects with an inside leg kick.
Zsasz keeps the fight on the outside.
Sensei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Sensei.
Sensei scores with a jab to the head.
Sensei jabs Zsasz right on the nose. Zsasz blinks but takes it well.
Zsasz stuns Sensei with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sensei takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz staying out of range there.
Zsasz throws a looping overhand right but Sensei ducks down to avoid it.
Sensei tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sensei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zsaszs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sensei.
Zsasz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sensei looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sensei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sensei throws a right hand that misses
and Zsasz counters with a good low kick that Sensei was not able to check.
Zsasz punishes Sensei's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Zsasz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sensei doesn't seem phased though.
Zsasz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zsasz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sensei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zsasz scores with a shot to the body.
Zsasz throws a body punch but Sensei moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zsasz had his way with Sativa Sensei in that round.
The cut man is working on Victor Zsasz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zsasz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sensei checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zsasz. That's going to slow Sensei down.
Nice body kick there by Zsasz.
Zsasz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zsasz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sensei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by Zsasz.
Sensei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsasz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sensei.
Sensei connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz feints and then cracks Sensei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sensei down.
Sensei checks a low kick from Zsasz.
Sensei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zsasz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sensei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zsasz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zsasz blocks a head kick by Sensei.
It looked like Zsasz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sensei.
An inside leg kick from Zsasz misses.
Sensei ducks under a wild hook from Zsasz.
Jab, jab by Sensei - just one landing.
Zsasz lands with a nice body kick.
Sensei lands the left hand.
Sensei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zsasz punishes Sensei's body with a nice straight punch.
Sensei avoids the body shot from Zsasz.
Sensei takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zsasz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sensei misses with a low kick.
Sensei misses with a hook.
That's two 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!
Sensei walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zsasz cracks Sensei with a good jab.
Sensei tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sativa Sensei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sensei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sensei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sensei keeps Zsasz at a distance using the push kick.
Zsasz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sensei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zsasz swats away the attempt to clinch by Sensei.
Sensei looks to land a combination but Zsasz avoids it well.
Zsasz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sensei misses with a body punch
and Zsasz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zsasz is out of range.
Sensei jabs at Zsasz's body.
Sensei blocks a leg kick.
Sensei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zsasz throws a looping overhand right but Sensei ducks down to avoid it.
Sensei wants to counter with a clinch but Zsasz pushes him away.
Zsasz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sensei misses with a kick to the body.
Sensei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zsasz lands a right hook to the body.
Sensei with a nice cross.
Zsasz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zsasz.
Sensei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zsasz's calf.
Sensei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Zsasz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zsasz.
Sensei lands an overhand right.
Zsasz takes a swing at Sensei's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Sensei checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An inside leg kick from Zsasz misses.
Sensei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsasz.
Zsasz scores with a jab. Sensei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zsasz jabs Sensei right on the nose. Sensei blinks but takes it well.
Zsasz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sensei throws out the jab.
Sensei blocks the body kick.
Sensei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zsasz's calf.
Victor Zsasz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zsasz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sensei at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Zsasz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zsasz 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 William Gold scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Zsasz!
Victor Zsasz retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Victor Zsasz 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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