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EVO 160: MegaBirthday Bash PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Kable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rau Utu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rau Utu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Kable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rau Utu!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kable throws a low kick but it's checked well by Utu.
Kable scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Utu.
Kable walks into a straight right hand from Utu.
Kable throws a shot from downtown. Utu moves away and avoids it.
Utu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kable connects with a right hand. Utu shakes it off.
It looks like Rau Utu has been cut.
Kable has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cell Block Six in the buildup to the fight.
Kable throws out a loose jab but Utu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kable takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Utu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kable was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Utu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Utu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Utu slips under a jab from Kable.
Kable is looking to chop away at Utu's legs.
Kable changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Kable misses.
Kable jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Utu throws a leg kick which misses Kable's front leg but catches the back leg as Kable tries to avoid it.
Kable keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Utu.
Kable throws a hook but Utu avoids it easily.
Kable looks to throw a body kick
and Utu counters with a three punch combo that has Kable backing up. Kable nods at Utu to acknowledge the strikes.
Kable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kable throws a jab when Utu was well out of range.
Utu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Good exchange - Utu coming out on top.
Utu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Utu thows a body kick. Kable tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been informed that Utu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Utu misses with a low kick as Kable jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kable chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Utu can pounce on him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Utu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kable looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kable misses with a head kick.
Utu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kable misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kable.
Utu scores with a leg kick.
Utu misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kable, right into the meat.
Utu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as Kable lands an impressive looking overhand right. Utu doesn't seem phased though.
That has opened up Rau Utu's cut even more.
Utu throws a body punch but Kable moves out of range.
Kable misses with a body shot.
Utu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Utu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kable connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kable showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Utu.
Kable looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Utu.
Utu looks to land a combination but Kable avoids it well.
Utu scores with a hook.
Utu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Utu ducks under a wild hook from Kable.
Utu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kable tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooh!!! Kable has knocked Utu down with a huge combo! Kable steps away and waves a wobbly Utu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Utu misses
and Kable cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Utu is rocked!
The cut above Rau Utu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Good leg kick by Utu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Utu scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kable chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Utu misses with a straight left.
Rau Utu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kable moves out of range of the body kick from Utu.
Kable takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kable misses with a kick to the body
and Utu counters with a left to the body.
Kable ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kable tries to land a front kick but Utu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Utu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kable.
It looked like Kable wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Utu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Utu throws a jab when Kable was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Utu throws a hook but Kable avoids it easily.
Kable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Utu scores with a sloppy right hand. Kable should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rau Utu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rau Utu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kable avoids the head kick by Utu.
Utu misses with a hook
and Kable counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Utu thinking.
Kable walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Utu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Utu throws a low kick but Kable avoids it.
Utu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Utu lands a nice shot that snaps Kable's head back.
Jab from Utu.
Kable throws a leg kick but Utu checks it.
Kable tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Utu was well out of range. Poor timing from Kable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Utu - that will leave a mark!
Utu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Utu avoids the body shot from Kable.
Utu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Utu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Utu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice inside leg kick there by Utu. That's going to slow Kable down.
Utu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kable lands a two punch combo.
Rau Utu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Utu lands a big uppercut and Kable crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kable looks OK. Utu waves Kable back to his feet!
Kable is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Utu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Kable is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Utu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Utu closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Kable out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rau Utu!
Rau Utu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Worldwide Nutrition (160q), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Pitbull has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Roy Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitbull moves out of range of the body kick from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Varvaskoukku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitbull 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.
Pitbull throws the left hand but Varvaskoukku avoids the punch easily.
Varvaskoukku moves away from the strike by Pitbull.
Varvaskoukku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pitbull misses with a wild combination.
Pitbull lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Varvaskoukku fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pitbull to the ground. Varvaskoukku is now in Pitbull's guard.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pitbull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Varvaskoukku won't allow Pitbull to sweep him here.
Varvaskoukku throws an elbow that misses. Pitbull uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Varvaskoukku's guard. Nice move by Pitbull!
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!
Pitbull won't allow Varvaskoukku to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitbull's guard.
Pitbull working a defensive guard here.
Varvaskoukku passes into half guard.
Pitbull keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitbull wants to get back to full guard.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the action but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku throwing shots but Pitbull is blocking nicely.
Pitbull is staying active underneath Varvaskoukku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku uses his free foot to push down on Pitbull's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pitbull.
Pitbull is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Varvaskoukku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pitbull is looking to escape.
Pitbull is trying desperately to improve position.
Varvaskoukku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pitbull is looking to escape.
Pitbull tries to hold on but Varvaskoukku pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pitbull is looking to escape.
Varvaskoukku is landing with some decent strikes but Pitbull is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control here but Pitbull has managed to regain half guard.
Varvaskoukku missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pitbull manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pitbull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Varvaskoukku wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.
Varvaskoukku makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pitbull is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Varvaskoukku defends well.
Varvaskoukku stopping the sweep attempt from Pitbull.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varvaskoukku throws a strike but Pitbull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Varvaskoukku wants to control the position but Pitbull says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rainer Varvaskoukku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Varvaskoukku moves away from the strike by Pitbull.
Pitbull takes a swing at Varvaskoukku's ribcage but misses.
Pitbull avoids a kick to the body.
Pitbull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pitbull counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varvaskoukku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pitbull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Varvaskoukku has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pitbull has managed to get both his arms back between Varvaskoukku's legs - danger averted.
Pitbull trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull stopping the sweep attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull cracks Varvaskoukku with a solid left hand.
Pitbull preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku controls Pitbull momentarily but Pitbull frees himself.
Pitbull slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a sweep.
Varvaskoukku holding on.
Pitbull throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Varvaskoukku tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pitbull scoring with punches from side control.
Varvaskoukku is looking for a sweep.
Varvaskoukku taking punishment in the form of punches.
Varvaskoukku is trying to get back to half guard.
Pitbull trying to control the position but Varvaskoukku is working away.
Pitbull moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pitbull throws an elbow but Varvaskoukku slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control Pitbull's posture but Pitbull avoids it.
Varvaskoukku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pitbull working the ground and pound from side control.
Varvaskoukku sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Varvaskoukku moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pitbull connects with a couple of short punches.
Pitbull trying to control but Varvaskoukku is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Pitbull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pitbull 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.
Roy Pitbull dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pitbull takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pitbull looks to throw the jab but Varvaskoukku is out of range.
Varvaskoukku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Varvaskoukku pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Varvaskoukku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pitbull counters with a left to the body.
Varvaskoukku misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Varvaskoukku misses the target.
Pitbull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Varvaskoukku slips a jab from Pitbull.
Pitbull swinging wildly here.
Pitbull scores with a sloppy right hand. Varvaskoukku should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Varvaskoukku.
A little feinted left hand from Pitbull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Varvaskoukku moves away from the strike by Pitbull.
A jab from Pitbull misses.
Pitbull moves out of range of the leg kick from Varvaskoukku.
A little feinted left hand from Pitbull on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pitbull scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Pitbull misses.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range as Pitbull strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Varvaskoukku tries to land a front kick but Pitbull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pitbull misses with a takedown attempt - Varvaskoukku sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Varvaskoukku feints the counter takedown.
Varvaskoukku looks to land a body kick but Pitbull moved away.
Pitbull misses with a left hand
and Varvaskoukku counters with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pitbull, as that shot connected.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pitbull's sensitive parts.
Roy Pitbull is winning the standup battle so far.
Varvaskoukku misses with a low kick as Pitbull jumps back.
Pitbull misses the body punch
and Pitbull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Varvaskoukku with that takedown attempt.
Pitbull closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pitbull is thwarting Varvaskoukku's attempts to control the position.
Pitbull looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roy Pitbull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Varvaskoukku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Varvaskoukku keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pitbull's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pitbull is trying to keep Varvaskoukku in close.
Pitbull wants to sweep but no luck.
Varvaskoukku loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Varvaskoukku from controlling successfully.
Varvaskoukku throwing strikes but missing.
Pitbull keeping full guard, as Varvaskoukku tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pitbull throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Pitbull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Pitbull is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Varvaskoukku!
Pitbull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pitbull misses with a straight left.
Varvaskoukku lands a leg kick that knocks Pitbull off balance momentarily.
Varvaskoukku shoots and misses
and Pitbull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Varvaskoukku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pitbull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varvaskoukku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Pitbull clearly takes 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.
Pitbull misses with an uppercut.
Varvaskoukku drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pitbull defends it well.
Pitbull moves out of range of the body kick.
Pitbull throws an overhand right that lands on Varvaskoukku's shoulder, as Varvaskoukku tries to avoid the shot.
Some wild striking there from Pitbull.
Varvaskoukku keeps Pitbull at a distance using the push kick.
Pitbull blocks the body kick.
Pitbull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Pitbull lands.
Varvaskoukku dips to his left and cracks Pitbull with an uppercut!
Pitbull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pitbull tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pitbull lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku defending well as Pitbull loads up on a big left hand.
Varvaskoukku slips a straight right by Pitbull.
Varvaskoukku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull is looking to counter punch.
Varvaskoukku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pitbull.
Pitbull takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Pitbull blocks the leg kick.
Pitbull tries for a takedown but Varvaskoukku sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rainer Varvaskoukku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varvaskoukku stuffs the takedown attempt from Pitbull. Pitbull gets slowly back to his feet.
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pitbull checks it well.
Pitbull swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pitbull checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pitbull. Varvaskoukku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pitbull is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pitbull closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Varvaskoukku did well to prevent Pitbull getting side control.
Varvaskoukku manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Varvaskoukku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Varvaskoukku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pitbull throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Varvaskoukku wants to sweep here but Pitbull controlling him for the moment.
Pitbull 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pitbull connects with a body shot that sends Varvaskoukku's belly button to the back.
Pitbull is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pitbull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitbull misses with a hook.
Pitbull scores with the left hand. Varvaskoukku knows he should have avoided that one.
Varvaskoukku tries a low kick but Pitbull avoids it.
Varvaskoukku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varvaskoukku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pitbull misses with a two punch combination.
Pitbull moves out of range of the leg kick from Varvaskoukku.
Pitbull misses with a jab to the body
and Varvaskoukku counters with a thumping low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pitbull checks a leg kick.
Pitbull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Varvaskoukku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pitbull slips under a jab.
Varvaskoukku ducks under a wild hook from Pitbull.
Pitbull shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Varvaskoukku manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Varvaskoukku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Varvaskoukku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roy Pitbull will probably get the nod.
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!
Varvaskoukku stuns Pitbull with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Varvaskoukku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pitbull's sensitive parts.
Pitbull takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Pitbull misses its intended target.
Varvaskoukku staying out of range there.
Varvaskoukku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pitbull has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pitbull is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pitbull loads up on a big right hand but Varvaskoukku slips the punch.
Varvaskoukku blocks a jab.
Pitbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varvaskoukku.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varvaskoukku swings widly with a right hand
and Pitbull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Varvaskoukku avoids the body shot from Pitbull.
Varvaskoukku doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pitbull moves out of range as Varvaskoukku throws a body kick.
Pitbull punishes Varvaskoukku's body with a nice straight punch.
Pitbull tests Varvaskoukku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Varvaskoukku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pitbull takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Varvaskoukku misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Varvaskoukku. Pitbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitbull appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pitbull darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A lazy body kick from Varvaskoukku
and Pitbull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Varvaskoukku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Varvaskoukku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Varvaskoukku scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Varvaskoukku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Varvaskoukku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Varvaskoukku moves out of range of the strikes.
Varvaskoukku with the counter takedown but Pitbull avoids it easily.
Rainer Varvaskoukku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Pitbull as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitbull has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Varvaskoukku.
Varvaskoukku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Varvaskoukku throws a body punch but Pitbull moves out of range.
Pitbull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Varvaskoukku swings widly with a right hand
and Pitbull counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Varvaskoukku throws a leg kick but Pitbull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Varvaskoukku finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from Pitbull does no damage.
Pitbull moves out of range of the body kick.
Varvaskoukku misses with a left hand
and Varvaskoukku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pitbull lunges at Varvaskoukku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Varvaskoukku's hand.
Varvaskoukku takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Varvaskoukku misses.
Pitbull throws a hook but Varvaskoukku blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pitbull doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Varvaskoukku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pitbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pitbull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Varvaskoukku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Varvaskoukku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitbull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Varvaskoukku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pitbull scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pitbull is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Varvaskoukku sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Varvaskoukku wants to improve his position but Pitbull is controlling well.
Pitbull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pitbull wants to take a breather but Varvaskoukku is having none of it.
Varvaskoukku wants to get back to full guard.
Varvaskoukku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.
Varvaskoukku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 Roy Pitbull.
Well Pitbull has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Pitbull!
During a confident post fight interview, Roy Pitbull thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroidi Jr has chosen Light Year - Sex Education as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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157 lbs
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28
155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Shields ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steroidi Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shields looks to score with a jab to the body but Steroidi Jr is just out of range.
Shields throws out a loose jab but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws the left hand but Shields avoids the punch easily.
Shields thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steroidi Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shields walks into a jab.
Steroidi Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shields. That did some damage!
Shields displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steroidi Jr throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shields doesn't seem bothered though.
Shields throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shields on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shields lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steroidi Jr looks to clinch
and Shields counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shields.
Steroidi Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
I've been told that Steroidi Jr has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is staying active underneath Steroidi Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Steroidi Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steroidi Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shields trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Shields tries to reverse the position but Steroidi Jr maintains control.
Shields is working hard here to advance position.
The referee warns Shields that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steroidi Jr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields 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.
Shields keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shields keeping control of the position.
Steroidi Jr controlling the pace.
Shields trying to control but Steroidi Jr postures up.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Steroidi Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steroidi Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Steroidi Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shields regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steroidi Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steroidi Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steroidi Jr dips to his left and cracks Shields with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shields.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook but Shields blocks it.
Shields blocks a low kick nicely.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shields misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steroidi Jr.
Shields listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shields dodges the punch combination from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Shields takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Shields shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steroidi Jr sprawls well. Steroidi Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Shields with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shields missing with a left hand there. Steroidi Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steroidi Jr manages to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shields throws a hook to the side of Steroidi Jr's head but Steroidi Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steroidi Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steroidi Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shields misses with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Shields uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steroidi Jr.
Shields throws a hook to the side of Steroidi Jr's head but Steroidi Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Steroidi Jr.
Shields stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steroidi Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shields.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shields.
Steroidi Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shields moves forwards but Steroidi Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steroidi Jr cracks Shields with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shields lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr scores with a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook to the side of Shields's head but Shields sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Shields does no damage.
Nick Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steroidi Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shields closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steroidi Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr blocks the body kick.
Steroidi Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shields throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shields takes a kick to the side of the head.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab.
Shields tries to move into range but Steroidi Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields throws a shot from downtown. Steroidi Jr moves away and avoids it.
Steroidi Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steroidi Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shields moves out of range as Steroidi Jr throws a body kick.
Shields takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steroidi Jr tries to land a body kick
and Shields connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steroidi Jr ducks under a wild hook from Shields.
It seemed like Steroidi Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shields sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shields throws a hook but Steroidi Jr blocks it.
Steroidi Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Shields fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Steroidi Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Shields dips to his left and cracks Steroidi Jr with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body kick.
Shields pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steroidi Jr darts in and clinches Shields up against the cage.
Shields blocks a body shot from Steroidi Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses with a body punch.
Shields wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steroidi Jr has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Steroidi Jr on the inside.
Shields tightens his grip and picks Steroidi Jr up, before dumping him to the ground. Steroidi Jr manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steroidi Jr is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
Steroidi Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shields got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steroidi Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shields has managed to get both his arms back between Steroidi Jr's legs - danger averted.
Steroidi Jr is looking for a triangle here but Shields uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Shields keeps moving and retains side control.
Shields works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Shields connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Steroidi Jr some visible discomfort.
Steroidi Jr wants to control but Shields postures up.
Steroidi Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shields wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shields staying calm.
Shields lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anabolinen Steroidi Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shields rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steroidi Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Shields.
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
A big left from Steroidi Jr misses.
Shields swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steroidi Jr connects with a body shot.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Shields.
Steroidi Jr slips a straight right by Shields.
Shields looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steroidi Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr throws a shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steroidi Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steroidi Jr sizes up Shields with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shields gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Steroidi Jr.
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!
Steroidi Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Shields controls the action.
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Steroidi Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Steroidi Jr - that landed with a thud.
Steroidi Jr scores with a shot to the side of Shields's head.
Steroidi Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steroidi Jr works on Shields's body with a couple of short punches.
Shields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steroidi Jr to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Steroidi Jr.
Shields struggles to land a body shot inside as Steroidi Jr controls his hands.
Steroidi Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shields doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steroidi Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steroidi Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Shields tries to throw a body punch but Steroidi Jr avoids it by throwing Shields back against the cage.
Nick Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Steroidi Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Steroidi Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Steroidi Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steroidi Jr to keep the fight standing.
Shields digs a right hand underneath Steroidi Jr's ribcage. Steroidi Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Steroidi Jr fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Shields fails to land.
A short uppercut from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shields's elbow.
Steroidi Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Shields controls his hands.
Steroidi Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Shields controls his hands.
Steroidi Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steroidi Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Steroidi Jr lands with a left to the head.
Steroidi Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shields misses with the head strike.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steroidi Jr lands a left hand.
Shields blocks a body shot from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr misses with some punches.
Steroidi Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shields lands an uppercut.
A short right from Steroidi Jr on the inside.
Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steroidi Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields swings wildly with an uppercut but Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steroidi Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steroidi Jr blocks a body shot from Shields.
Shields doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steroidi Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Steroidi Jr misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Shields.
Steroidi Jr lands a shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shields scores with a hook to the body.
Shields misses with a body punch.
Steroidi Jr misses with the head strike.
Steroidi Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steroidi Jr lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steroidi Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr took some time post fight to say the following; 'Happy birthday mega'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richmond Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richmond Finch has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richmond Finch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
Kuzuri staying out of range there.
Finch scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzuri has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kuzuri avoids the body shot from Finch.
Kuzuri slips under a jab.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick that misses.
Finch throws a leg kick but Kuzuri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Finch is looking to slow Kuzuri down with leg kicks.
Finch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri jabs at Finch's body.
Finch pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kuzuri is out of range and Finch settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Kuzuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuzuri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Kuzuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Kuzuri misses the target.
Finch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuzuri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Richmond Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuzuri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finch throws a front kick aimed at Kuzuri's knee but Kuzuri avoids it well.
Kuzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Kuzuri blocks a leg kick.
Kuzuri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuzuri misses.
Finch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finch is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Kuzuri down.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Kuzuri moves out of range easily.
Finch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuzuri in his tracks.
Kuzuri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuzuri connects with a right hand. Finch shakes it off.
Kuzuri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch counters with a head kick. That will keep Kuzuri thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kuzuri throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
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!
Kuzuri wants to slow Finch down by chopping away at his legs.
Finch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch staying out of range there.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Kuzuri ducks down to avoid it.
Kuzuri throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Finch blocks the leg kick.
Finch works Kuzuri's body with a nice hook.
Kuzuri throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Kuzuri ducks down to avoid it.
Finch tries to move into range but Kuzuri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick by Kuzuri misses
and Finch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuzuri scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Finch lands.
It looks like Waru Kuzuri has been cut.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuzuri.
Finch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuzuri. Kuzuri obviously looking to wear him down.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch takes one to the side of the head.
Kuzuri misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri motions for Finch to come forward. Kuzuri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzuri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Finch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuzuri.
Kuzuri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kuzuri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat.
Finch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finch throws a body punch but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri misses with a left hand
and Finch counters with a nice leg kick.
Finch throws the kick towards the body but Kuzuri avoids it.
Finch lands a right hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuzuri with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzuri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuzuri tried to score with a low kick but Finch checks it.
Finch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Finch lands a jab-cross combination.
Finch checks the leg kick.
Kuzuri stuns Finch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuzuri misses with a leg kick.
Finch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzuri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finch connects with a body shot that sends Kuzuri's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuzuri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finch 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.
Finch jabs Kuzuri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richmond Finch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri'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.
Finch tries to move into range but Kuzuri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuzuri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch connects with the punch.
Finch slips a straight right by Kuzuri.
Finch swings for the body but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Finch looks to land a right hand but Kuzuri moved out of range.
A big right from Kuzuri misses.
Finch misses with a body kick.
Finch throws a body kick that misses.
Finch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuzuri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzuri tests Finch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Kuzuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch throws a right and a left that Kuzuri avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Kuzuri lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kuzuri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finch under the eye.
Finch throws a low kick but Kuzuri moves out of range easily.
Richmond Finch is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
The crowd cheers as Kuzuri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finch doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Finch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finch digs a good body shot into Kuzuri's ribs.
Kuzuri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finch seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuzuri lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Kuzuri misses
and Kuzuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Finch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuzuri avoids it.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Finch.
Finch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuzuri has time to react.
Kuzuri misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuzuri catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Finch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but Finch checks it.
Kuzuri misses with a right hand
and Finch counters with a two punch combo.
Kuzuri misses with a wild body shot.
Finch with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuzuri to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuzuri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzuri was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
It seemed like Kuzuri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuzuri defending well as Finch loads up on a big left hand.
Kuzuri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Waru Kuzuri's cut even more.
A punch combination from Finch misses.
Kuzuri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut
and Finch counters with a nice uppercut.
Finch slips under a jab.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Kuzuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzuri jabs at Finch's body.
Finch throws a head kick but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Finch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuzuri lands a high kick!
Finch throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick but Finch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuzuri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finch misses the jab.
Kuzuri lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch throws a hook but Kuzuri avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuzuri, as that shot connected.
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Kuzuri off balance momentarily.
Kuzuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuzuri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good leg kick by Finch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuzuri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuzuri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuzuri.
Finch scores with a leg kick.
Finch swings for the body but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut. Finch saw that one coming.
Finch thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kuzuri blocks a low kick nicely.
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 Richmond Finch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Finch lands a body shot.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily.
Finch throws a head kick but Kuzuri moves out of range.
Kuzuri misses with a jab to the body
and Finch counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Finch takes a swing at Kuzuri's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Finch. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Kuzuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuzuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzuri misses the jab.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Kuzuri manages to avoid it.
Finch moves out of range of the body kick.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
Kuzuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Kuzuri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Finch was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kuzuri throws out a leg kick but Finch moves out of range and Kuzuri only half commits.
Kuzuri tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuzuri misses with the combination.
Kuzuri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuzuri tried to score with a low kick but Finch checks it.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuzuri tries to work over Finch's front leg with a kick but Finch checks it.
Kuzuri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuzuri catches Finch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzuri manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Kuzuri blocks the low kick.
Finch cracks Kuzuri with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzuri throws a lazy right hand but Finch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Kuzuri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finch's head.
Kuzuri goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kuzuri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Kuzuri fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finch checks it well.
Kuzuri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuzuri lands with a nice body punch.
Finch misses with a hook. Kuzuri ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuzuri misses.
Kuzuri connects with a body shot that sends Finch's belly button to the back.
Finch avoids the head kick by Kuzuri.
Donk. Kuzuri catches Finch right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuzuri takes one to the chin there.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kuzuri throws a shot to the body.
Finch lands a body shot.
Kuzuri checks the leg kick.
Finch checks a leg kick.
Kuzuri lands with a right hand.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Finch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri ducks right into an uppercut from Finch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuzuri looks to land a left hand but Finch moved out of range nicely.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuzuri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kuzuri checks a leg kick.
Kuzuri connects with a high kick.
Kuzuri throws the kick towards the body but Finch avoids it.
Finch throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kuzuri avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
Finch throws a leg kick but Kuzuri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab lands there for Finch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kuzuri.
Finch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuzuri takes a step back to recover.
Kuzuri misses with a head kick.
Kuzuri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuzuri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Waru Kuzuri just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kuzuri tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuzuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuzuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finch scores with a head kick.
Finch looks to throw the jab but Kuzuri is out of range.
Finch fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuzuri flicks out a counter leg kick but Finch steps away.
Kuzuri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzuri. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch throws a sloppy head kick and Kuzuri moves out of range easily.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzuri only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Finch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch throws a head kick but Kuzuri moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Finch.
Finch misses with a wild body shot.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuzuri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzuri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuzuri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finch slips under a jab from Kuzuri.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Kuzuri misses its intended target.
Kuzuri looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Kuzuri connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuzuri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzuri looks to throw the jab but Finch is out of range.
Kuzuri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch blocks a low kick nicely.
Finch cracks Kuzuri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzuri throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
That kick from Kuzuri tenderised Finch's leg. Finch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Finch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuzuri.
Finch misses with a leg kick
and Kuzuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finch lands with a cross.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch misses with a low kick as Kuzuri jumps back.
Kuzuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Finch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuzuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuzuri throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kuzuri throws a head kick but Finch moves out of range.
Kuzuri misses with a wild combination.
Finch throws a wild body kick that Kuzuri sees coming a mile off.
Finch throws a shot to the body.
Kuzuri scores with a punch to the head.
Finch lands with an overhand left.
Finch throws a leg kick but Kuzuri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Finch scores with a head kick. Kuzuri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Finch blocks a jab.
Finch cracks Kuzuri with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finch looks to land a body kick but Kuzuri moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuzuri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri throws a push kick but Finch slaps the foot to one side.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Finch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuzuri moves away from the strike by Finch.
A little jabbing left from Kuzuri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuzuri fakes the leg kick and cracks Finch in the body.
Kuzuri avoids the body shot from Finch.
Kuzuri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzuri lands a nice shot to the body.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuzuri.
Kuzuri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Finch. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Finch.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Kuzuri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuzuri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuzuri.
Kuzuri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Richmond Finch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Waru Kuzuri's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kuzuri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
Kuzuri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Finch appears to be looking for a big counter.
Finch misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuzuri.
Finch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Finch.
Kuzuri throws a shot from downtown. Finch moves away and avoids it.
Kuzuri walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
Finch lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuzuri backs up against the cage.
Finch checks a leg kick.
Kuzuri walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzuri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuzuri takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuzuri looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch is looking to slow Kuzuri down with leg kicks.
Kuzuri throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kuzuri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finch's head.
Kuzuri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot lands for Finch.
Finch scores with a hook to the body. Kuzuri takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuzuri.
A big right from Kuzuri misses.
Kuzuri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuzuri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kuzuri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
A shot to the liver by Finch. Beautiful body shot.
Waru Kuzuri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuzuri is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzuri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuzuri scrambles back to his feet.
Kuzuri is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
The fighters circling - Kuzuri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Finch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuzuri seems to have recovered his senses.
Finch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from Kuzuri misses.
Finch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuzuri misses the shot to the body.
Finch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Finch motions for Kuzuri to come forward. Finch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch lands a leg kick that knocks Kuzuri off balance momentarily.
Finch slips a straight right by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri throws a front kick aimed at Finch's knee but Finch avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuzuri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuzuri takes a step back to recover.
Nice jab there from Finch.
Finch feints a jab promting Kuzuri to slip. Finch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuzuri slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kuzuri misses with a hook.
Kuzuri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuzuri lands a nice shot that snaps Finch's head back.
Kuzuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzuri connects with a crisp jab.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzuri tries to move into range but Finch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Finch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Finch lands a jab to the head.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzuri lands a big uppercut and Finch crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Finch looks OK. Kuzuri waves Finch back to his feet!
Kuzuri cracks Finch with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Finch falls to his knees and Kuzuri doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waru Kuzuri!
Waru Kuzuri is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Waru Kuzuri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Richmond Finch stepped up to the mic, saying 'I guess I'll be drowning my sorrows instead of celebrating at tonight's after party. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Skarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockford Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen The Stars that Play with Laughing Sams Dice by Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Thor Skarsgard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Skarsgard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockford Knight!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarsgard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Rockford Knight has been cut.
Skarsgard lands with a cross.
Knight is looking to land body kicks.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skarsgard moves away.
Skarsgard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skarsgard moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick by Skarsgard misses
and Knight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skarsgard misses the jab.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skarsgard.
We've been informed that Knight has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Skarsgard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skarsgard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent striking displayed by Skarsgard there.
Thor Skarsgard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Skarsgard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Skarsgard is just out of range.
Knight attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skarsgard tried to counter with a leg kick but Knight avoided it.
Knight looks to land a body kick but Skarsgard moved away.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Skarsgard moves away and avoids it.
Skarsgard throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarsgard wants to slow Knight down by chopping away at his legs.
Knight throws a body kick that misses.
Skarsgard thumps Knight with a low kick.
A lazy left from Knight finds it's target.
Donk. Skarsgard catches Knight right on the button with a cross.
Skarsgard scores with a punch to the head.
Knight throws a leg kick but Skarsgard moved away.
Skarsgard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knight under the eye.
Skarsgard has Knight up against the cage in a clinch.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skarsgard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
I was talking to Skarsgard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Skarsgard avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skarsgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Skarsgard controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Skarsgard fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight is trying to push Skarsgard away but Skarsgard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skarsgard.
Knight working aggressively here.
Skarsgard trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
Skarsgard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skarsgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
A short uppercut from Skarsgard.
That has opened up Rockford Knight's cut even more.
Skarsgard is stalling here.
Skarsgard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knight lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight lands an uppercut.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skarsgard is defending well for now.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Skarsgard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skarsgard backwards.
Knight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knight looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knight.
Skarsgard throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight.
Skarsgard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knight.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skarsgard tries to stall but Knight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knight gets through Skarsgard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short left from Knight.
Knight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but Skarsgard avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Skarsgard.
The cut above Rockford Knight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right hand to the body from Knight.
Skarsgard is breathing heavily.
Knight misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skarsgard.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight working aggressively here.
Skarsgard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Skarsgard controls his hands.
Knight breaks the clinch.
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Knight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skarsgard throws a big shot that misses.
Skarsgard backing away here, and Knight unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Knight misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rockford Knight will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rockford Knight's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Skarsgard throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skarsgard misses with a kick to the body.
Skarsgard throws a leg kick that misses.
And Knight responds with a good body kick, but Skarsgard manages to step out the way in time.
Good work by Skarsgard as he checks the leg kick.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Skarsgard's shoulder, as Skarsgard tries to avoid the shot.
Skarsgard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knight, pushing him back against the cage.
Skarsgard lands a right hand.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skarsgard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skarsgard prevents a body shot from Knight.
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight ducks right into an uppercut from Skarsgard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarsgard tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Skarsgard misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Skarsgard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skarsgard is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Skarsgard looks to throw the jab but Knight is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarsgard misses with a looping right.
Skarsgard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skarsgard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Knight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skarsgard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knight scores with a nice body kick.
Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knight checks a low kick from Skarsgard.
Nice shot lands for Knight.
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skarsgard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skarsgard tried to counter with a leg kick but Knight avoided it.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knight misses with a hook.
Skarsgard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Knight tries to score with a low kick but Skarsgard moves his leg out of the way.
Skarsgard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skarsgard is looking to clinch.
Skarsgard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight slips under a jab from Skarsgard.
Knight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Knight avoids the head kick by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard misses with a looping left.
Knight scores with a hook to the body. Skarsgard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knight with a jab.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
Skarsgard throws a body shot but no joy.
Skarsgard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Knight on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skarsgard throws out a loose jab but Knight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skarsgard is looking to clinch but Knight is avoiding it.
Skarsgard ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Skarsgard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knight counters with a two punch combo.
Knight sends Skarsgard crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knight is motioning to the referee to let Skarsgard up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Skarsgard is rocked!
Skarsgard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Skarsgard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skarsgard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knight lands with an overhand left.
Skarsgard throws a big shot that misses.
Knight throws a hook but Skarsgard blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Knight. That's going to slow Skarsgard down.
Rockford Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skarsgard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skarsgard blocks a leg kick.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Knight throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Knight coming out on top.
Skarsgard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight cracks Skarsgard with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skarsgard is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard moves out of range of the strikes.
Skarsgard tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Skarsgard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skarsgard. That did some damage!
Skarsgard instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Skarsgard misses with a body punch.
Skarsgard lands with a light punch inside.
Skarsgard misses with the head strike.
Skarsgard working aggressively here.
Rockford Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skarsgard misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Knight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Thor Skarsgard has been cut.
Knight lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
Knight pushes Skarsgard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rockford Knight 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Knight.
Knight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skarsgard.
Knight attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Knight.
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Skarsgard is out of range.
Skarsgard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Knight walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skarsgard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skarsgard throws a good cross that connects.
Knight jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Skarsgard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Skarsgard moves away and avoids it.
Knight thumps Skarsgard with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Skarsgard rushes Knight and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skarsgard working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarsgard tries to stall but Knight uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Skarsgard is leaning against Knight and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Skarsgard blocks a body shot from Knight.
A short right from Skarsgard on the inside.
Skarsgard looking to stall.
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Skarsgard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skarsgard throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skarsgard avoids a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skarsgard.
Skarsgard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skarsgard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knight is able to avoid easily.
Skarsgard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knight scores with a leg kick.
Thor Skarsgard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Skarsgard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knight throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skarsgard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Skarsgard tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
Knight was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Knight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skarsgard tries to clinch up.
Rockford Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skarsgard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knight.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skarsgard tries to clinch
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight avoids the head kick by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard tries a low kick but Knight avoids it.
Skarsgard throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knight connects with a jab.
Skarsgard misses with a low kick.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skarsgard throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight connects with an inside leg kick.
Skarsgard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Skarsgard throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
Knight counters with a body kick.
Knight scores with a leg kick.
Skarsgard throws a head kick that misses.
Skarsgard throws a sloppy head kick and Knight moves out of range easily.
Skarsgard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Skarsgard misses with a looping right.
Knight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skarsgard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Knight. That one must have hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Knight as he connects with a hook.
A cross from Knight lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
Knight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
An inside leg kick lands from Knight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
Skarsgard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Skarsgard wants to slow Knight down by chopping away at his legs.
Knight throws out a counter right but Skarsgard avoids it with no problem.
Skarsgard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Skarsgard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skarsgard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knight paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skarsgard tries to bum rush Knight with a series of wild strikes but Knight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skarsgard's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skarsgard.
Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skarsgard throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knight throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Knight throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockford Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockford Knight!
Rockford Knight seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Thor Skarsgard had this to say: 'At HW, all it takes is one lucky punch. Congrats to the new champion, I will be back stronger than ever. Thank you to all my fans, coaches, and my team back home.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid has chosen Asteroid as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Bishop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
54 - 27 - 5, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabol Asteroid!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Asteroid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Asteroid wants to land a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Asteroid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop misses with the body kick
and Asteroid counters with a body kick that stops Bishop in his tracks momentarily.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Asteroid circles away.
Asteroid throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asteroid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop cracks a nice hook into Asteroid's ribs.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Asteroid counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bishop thinking.
Asteroid keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid checks a leg kick.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop lands a nice looking kick to the body. Asteroid takes a step back to recover.
Asteroid has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bishop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asteroid.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Asteroid or not.
Asteroid lands with a left to the head.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Asteroid struggles to land a body shot inside as Bishop controls his hands.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Asteroid as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Bishop.
Bishop prevents a body shot from Asteroid.
Asteroid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Asteroid blocking some punches.
Asteroid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Asteroid keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
Bishop scores with a shot to the body.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid throws a combination. Bishop tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bishop closes the distance and pushes Asteroid back into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Asteroid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid takes a shot to the head.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid swings wildly with an uppercut but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop pushes Asteroid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
A head punch on the inside from Asteroid fails to land.
Bishop misses with a punch on the inside.
Asteroid tries to break free but Bishop pushes him back against the cage.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Asteroid lands a hook that snaps the head of Bishop backwards.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
Bishop has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asteroid.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asteroids head.
Asteroid lands a nice shot to the body.
Asteroid scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asteroid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Asteroid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Bishop dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Asteroid. Those never looked like landing.
Bishop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Asteroid misses the target.
Asteroid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Asteroid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop tests Asteroid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anabol Asteroid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop misses with the combination.
Asteroid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bishop slips under a jab from Asteroid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
Bishop lands with a good body shot.
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asteroid's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Bishop.
Bishop is looking to wear down Asteroid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Asteroid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Asteroid's leg. Asteroid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop is looking to clinch.
Asteroid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asteroid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bishop. That did some damage!
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Asteroid misses the shot to the body.
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bishop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asteroid was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Bishop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bishop motions for Asteroid to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asteroid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Asteroid checks it.
Asteroid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asteroid lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asteroid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop is looking to clinch.
Bishop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Asteroid is out of range.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asteroid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop fakes the leg kick and cracks Asteroid in the body.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Asteroid.
Asteroid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop lands with a nice body punch.
Asteroid throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop walks into a left hand.
Asteroid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Bishop scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Asteroid crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bishop - the referee stops the clock and Asteroid gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bishop. Asteroid manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Asteroid does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Asteroid sizes up Bishop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Asteroid lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Asteroid scores with a jab. Bishop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bishop moves out of range as Asteroid strikes.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asteroid. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asteroid wants to slow Bishop down by chopping away at his legs.
As Asteroid looks to move away, Bishop throws a big counter combo bu Asteroid just gets out of the way.
Asteroid checks a low kick from Bishop.
Asteroid misses with a body punch
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asteroid throws out a leg kick but Bishop moves out of range and Asteroid only half commits.
Asteroid misses with a low kick as Bishop jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Bishop misses its target.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bishop.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Asteroid misses with a hook
and Asteroid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asteroid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asteroid scrambles back to his feet.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Asteroid. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Asteroid.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop lands with a shot to the body.
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body kick from Bishop.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid 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.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asteroid now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Asteroid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 Lucas Bishop will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Asteroid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asteroid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asteroid throws a low kick, looking for Bishop's leg but Bishop calmly moves out of range.
Bishop quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bishop moves out of range as Asteroid strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asteroid.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Asteroid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asteroid, right into the meat.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Asteroid shapes to counter with a head kick.
Asteroid throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Asteroid has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bishop.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Asteroid is able to avoid easily.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Asteroid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Bishop.
Bishop connects with a body shot that sends Asteroid's belly button to the back.
Bishop takes the fight into the clinch.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Asteroid throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bishop there.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Asteroid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Asteroid lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bishop takes a step back to recover.
Asteroid takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asteroid throws the kick towards the body but Bishop avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asteroid. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asteroid with a nice cross.
Bishop lands a glancing blow to the side of Asteroid's head.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Bishop gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asteroid.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop looks for the body kick but Asteroid saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Asteroid checks a leg kick.
Asteroid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bishop's calf.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bishop. Asteroid shrugs it off though.
Nice uppercut lands for Asteroid. That snapped Bishop's head back.
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bishop.
Asteroid moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
That kick from Bishop tenderised Asteroid's leg. Asteroid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asteroid looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asteroid fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bishop has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asteroid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asteroid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Asteroid misses with a straight right.
Asteroid has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bishop.
Bishop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asteroid doesn't seem bothered though.
Bishop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asteroid.
Asteroid blocks a leg kick.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asteroid defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Asteroid throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Asteroid. That did some damage!
Asteroid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bishop throws a head kick that Asteroid semi-blocks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asteroid.
Bishop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asteroid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asteroid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asteroid thumps Bishop with a low kick.
A slow jab from Asteroid misses its intended target.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Asteroid avoids it.
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid throws a body shot but no joy.
Asteroid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asteroid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asteroid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bishop throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Asteroid as he connects with a hook.
Bishop getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Asteroid misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Asteroid swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Asteroid looks to land a combination. Bishop sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Asteroid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bishop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Lucas Bishop did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
Asteroid showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Asteroid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Asteroid moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bishop.
Asteroid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bishop.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asteroid.
Asteroid moves out of range of the leg kick from Bishop.
Asteroid swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop drops his hands momentarily and Asteroid takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Asteroid 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Asteroid scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Bishop chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asteroid misses with a head kick.
Bishop appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asteroid throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Bishop. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bishop walks into a left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asteroid 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 Bishop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bishop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asteroid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop half committed to a counter leg kick.
Asteroid throws out a powerful jab.
Asteroid looks for the body kick but Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop checks a leg kick nicely.
Asteroid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Bishop misses
and Asteroid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asteroid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop is looking to counter with a body kick.
Asteroid tries to work over Bishop's front leg with a kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Bishop blocks the leg kick.
Bishop quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Asteroid moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bishop.
Asteroid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop tried to counter with a leg kick but Asteroid avoided it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop checks a low kick from Asteroid.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
A swing and a miss from Asteroid.
Asteroid avoids a kick to the body.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asteroid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bishop moves out of range as Asteroid throws a body kick.
Asteroid throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
As Asteroid backs away, Bishop returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Asteroid lands with a thumping leg kick.
Asteroid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop misses with a low kick as Asteroid jumps back.
Asteroid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.
Bishop fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asteroid checks it well.
Asteroid lands with a shot to the body.
Asteroid checks a low kick from Bishop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Asteroid throws a looping overhand right but Bishop ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Asteroid tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bishop lands the left hand.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Asteroid drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asteroid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asteroid defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Asteroid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bishop's head.
Asteroid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Asteroid as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Bishop jabs Asteroid right on the nose. Asteroid blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut.
Bishop half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Asteroid connects with a single shot there.
Bishop throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.
Bishop scores with a decent looking hook.
Asteroid throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it.
Asteroid takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asteroid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop walks into a left hand.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Asteroid counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Asteroid lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bishop will feel that in the morning.
Asteroid chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asteroid cracks Bishop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anabol Asteroid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Asteroid throws a chopping leg kick but Bishop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Asteroid misses with a head kick.
Asteroid moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Asteroid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bishop with a body shot.
Good work by Asteroid as he checks the leg kick.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asteroid throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it.
Bishop takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Asteroid is looking to chop away at Bishop's legs.
Asteroid scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bishop with a hook.
Bishop clinches with his opponent.
Bishop blocks an uppercut.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asteroid's efforts to push away.
Asteroid can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop tries to work over Asteroid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body punch.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Bishop.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Asteroid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bishop's brow.
Asteroid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asteroid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bishop.
Bishop working aggressively here.
Asteroid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid dips to his left and cracks Bishop with an uppercut!
Asteroid throws a half hearted mid kick.
Asteroid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bishop checks it well.
Bishop scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bishop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asteroid.
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!
Asteroid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asteroid fakes the leg kick and cracks Bishop in the body.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anabol Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asteroid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid connects with a looping right hand.
Bishop throws a hook but Asteroid blocks it.
Bishop motions for Asteroid to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Asteroid moved out of range nicely.
Asteroid looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Asteroid avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asteroid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asteroid lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
A little jabbing left from Asteroid on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop blocks a leg kick.
Asteroid blocks the body kick.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Asteroid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asteroid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Bishop.
Asteroid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop tests Asteroid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick from Asteroid.
Asteroid works the jab nicely.
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.
Asteroid is looking to land body kicks.
Asteroid scores with a body shot.
Asteroid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Asteroid's hands.
Asteroid throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Asteroid blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Bishop scores with a spinning back kick!
Asteroid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabol Asteroid.
I think Bishop 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 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Bishop!
Lucas Bishop retains his middleweight title!
Lucas Bishop made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Nah not twice.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantastic's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, System Of A Down-Cigaro. The Impaler has chosen Blues Saraceno - Dogs of War as his entrance music. Vlad The Impaler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Fantastic's chin.
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Fantastic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 3, fighting out of New York, Vlad The Impaler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantastic walks into a left hand.
The Impaler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fantastic.
The Impaler is looking to slow Fantastic down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Fantastic.
The Impaler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic misses with the body kick
and The Impaler counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Impaler tries to score with a low kick but Fantastic moves his leg out of the way.
The Impaler checks a low kick from Fantastic.
The Impaler scores with a hook to the body. Fantastic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic throws a leg kick that is checked
and The Impaler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Impaler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic misses with an uppercut.
A head kick from The Impaler lands but Fantastic takes it in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fantastic.
Fantastic misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic swings widly with a right hand
enabling The Impaler to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Impaler misses with a hook
and Fantastic counters with a low kick, right behind The Impaler 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic takes a swing at The Impaler's ribcage but misses.
The Impaler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Impaler moves out of range as Fantastic throws a body kick.
The Impaler avoids a kick to the body.
The Impaler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantastic.
Fantastic tried to counter with a leg kick but The Impaler avoided it.
Fantastic throws a leg kick but The Impaler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Impaler throws a looping overhand right but Fantastic ducks down to avoid it.
The Impaler connects with a right hand. Fantastic shakes it off.
Fantastic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Impaler.
The Impaler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fantastic feinted with a counter takedown.
The Impaler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic throws a shot to the body.
The Impaler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic throws a sloppy body shot
and The Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Impaler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic throws a leg kick but The Impaler moved away.
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!
Fantastic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic throws a leg kick which misses The Impaler's front leg but catches the back leg as The Impaler tries to avoid it.
No joy there for Fantastic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Impaler.
The Impaler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic blocks a head kick by The Impaler.
Nice defenses there by The Impaler.
The Impaler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic tries a low kick but The Impaler avoids it.
The Impaler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fantastic can pounce on him.
Fantastic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Impaler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Impaler ducks right into an uppercut from Fantastic.
The Impaler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Impaler moves out of range of the body kick from Fantastic.
The Impaler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fantastic.
The Impaler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fantastic was well out of range. Poor timing from The Impaler.
The Impaler blocks the body kick.
Fantastic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The Impaler ducks under a wild hook from Fantastic.
And The Impaler tries to counter it with a takedown but Fantastic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fantastic scores with a push kick.
The Impaler throws a leg kick but Fantastic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Impaler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fantastic. Fantastic obviously looking to wear him down.
The Impaler blocks a leg kick.
The Impaler misses with a takedown
and Fantastic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Impaler throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic throws a wild body kick that The Impaler sees coming a mile off.
The Impaler tries a low kick but Fantastic avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantastic misses with a body punch
and The Impaler counters with a good low kick that Fantastic was not able to check.
The Impaler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from The Impaler finds it's way through Fantastic's defenses.
The Impaler looks to land a right hand but Fantastic moved out of range.
The Impaler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic misses with a kick to the body.
The Impaler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic tries to work over The Impaler's front leg with a kick but The Impaler checks it.
Fantastic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Impaler was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantastic.
Fantastic misses with a kick to the body.
The Impaler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Impaler sizes up Fantastic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The Impaler swats away the attempt to clinch by Fantastic.
Fantastic misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Impaler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Fantastic there.
Fantastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Impaler moves away.
A jab from Fantastic misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fantastic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Impaler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Impaler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Impaler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fantastic's calf.
Fantastic throws a wild body kick that The Impaler sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Impaler.
The Impaler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnny Fantastic is winning the standup battle so far.
The Impaler misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic looks to throw the jab but The Impaler is out of range.
The Impaler looks to land a left hand but Fantastic moved out of range nicely.
The Impaler stuns Fantastic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Impaler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fantastic.
Fantastic lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Impaler fails with the takedown
and Fantastic counters by moving into the clinch.
A body shot lands from The Impaler.
Fantastic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Impaler's elbow.
Fantastic blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler misses with a punch on the inside.
The Impaler wants to break free but Fantastic has control.
Fantastic cracks The Impaler with a nice body shot.
Fantastic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic misses with a punch to the body.
The Impaler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Impaler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Impaler.
The Impaler misses with the head strike.
Fantastic lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fantastic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Impaler is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Fantastic.
The Impaler struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastic controls his hands.
Fantastic scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Impaler's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantastic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Impaler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Impaler was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantastic.
A big right from Fantastic misses.
Good work by The Impaler as he checks the leg kick.
The Impaler feints a counter leg kick.
Fantastic pushes The Impaler away with a front kick.
The Impaler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The Impaler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Impaler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic throws a leg kick which misses The Impaler's front leg but catches the back leg as The Impaler tries to avoid it.
The Impaler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A good leg kick by Fantastic.
A cross from Fantastic lands.
Fantastic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Impaler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from The Impaler misses.
The Impaler throws out a leg kick but Fantastic moves out of range and The Impaler only half commits.
Fantastic blocks a head kick by The Impaler.
Fantastic scoring well with a low kick there.
The Impaler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantastic.
Fantastic lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Impaler's sensitive parts.
Fantastic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Impaler can do to turn this around?
The Impaler connects with a leg kick. Fantastic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic lands with a nice body punch.
The Impaler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Fantastic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Fantastic does no damage.
Fantastic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Impaler momentarily.
The Impaler is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic is looking to counter the offense by The Impaler and move into the clinch.
The Impaler is still on wobbly legs! Can Fantastic finish him?
The Impaler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fantastic.
The Impaler avoids the head kick by Fantastic.
The Impaler seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Impaler avoids a kick to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Impaler or perhaps it was just good defense by Fantastic, which made it look bad.
The Impaler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Impaler wants to land a leg kick but Fantastic is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fantastic.
A good leg kick by Fantastic.
Fantastic throws a series of strikes that have The Impaler backpedaling.
Fantastic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Impaler has a takedown stuffed.
Johnny Fantastic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad The Impaler.
The Impaler throws the kick towards the body but Fantastic avoids it.
The Impaler tries to move into range but Fantastic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fantastic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fantastic swings for the body but The Impaler moves out of range.
The Impaler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Impaler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fantastic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Impaler feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Fantastic misses the target.
The Impaler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantastic throws a jab when The Impaler was well out of range.
Jab by The Impaler.
Fantastic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic lands a leg kick that knocks The Impaler off balance momentarily.
The Impaler is looking to slow Fantastic down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantastic misses with a double jab.
And The Impaler tries to counter it with a takedown but Fantastic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fantastic defending well as The Impaler loads up on a big left hand.
The Impaler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fantastic.
You can see that The Impaler has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
The Impaler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fantastic is out of range and The Impaler settles back down.
Fantastic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Impaler moves out of range as Fantastic throws a body kick.
The Impaler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Impaler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Impaler cracks Fantastic with a good jab.
The Impaler throws a lazy right hand but Fantastic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fantastic. The Impaler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Impaler's calf.
A slow jab from Fantastic misses its intended target.
The Impaler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Impaler moves out of range as Fantastic throws a body kick.
The Impaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Impaler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Impaler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Impaler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Impaler looks to throw the jab but Fantastic is out of range.
Fantastic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Impaler moves out of range as Fantastic throws a body kick.
The Impaler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A cross from The Impaler lands.
Fantastic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Impaler walks into a jab.
The Impaler moves out of range as Fantastic throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from The Impaler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic walks into a stiff left hand from The Impaler.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fantastic checks a leg kick.
Fantastic throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Impaler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantastic.
The Impaler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Impaler misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Impaler takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic forces The Impaler back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic lands a nice uppercut.
The Impaler lands a shoulder strike.
The Impaler misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Impaler tries to throw a body punch but Fantastic avoids it by throwing The Impaler back against the cage.
The Impaler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic throws a sloppy body shot
and The Impaler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fantastic.
Fantastic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Fantastic.
Fantastic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as The Impaler blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic throws the kick towards the body but The Impaler avoids it.
The Impaler scores with a head kick. Fantastic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Impaler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Impaler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic throws a leg kick but The Impaler checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from The Impaler misses.
The Impaler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The Impaler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Impaler moves out of range of the body kick from Fantastic.
Fantastic lands a really nice looking cross but The Impaler seems unphased.
Fantastic defending well as The Impaler loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Impaler. The Impaler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Impaler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Impaler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fantastic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Johnny Fantastic did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fantastic misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from The Impaler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Impaler misses with a leg kick
and Fantastic counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Impaler's knee momentarily.
The Impaler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from The Impaler.
Fantastic swings for the body but The Impaler moves out of range.
The Impaler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Impaler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Impaler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic is looking to land body kicks.
The Impaler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Impaler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantastic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Impaler.
The Impaler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic blocks a jab.
Fantastic drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Impaler sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Impaler.
Fantastic scores with a jab to the body.
The Impaler misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Impaler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic throws a body shot but no joy.
The Impaler cracks Fantastic with an open hand slap.
The Impaler takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fantastic.
A slow jab from The Impaler misses its intended target.
Fantastic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fantastic, right into the meat.
The Impaler is looking to slow Fantastic down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from The Impaler.
The Impaler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fantastic throws out the jab.
Fantastic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Impaler.
Fantastic connects with a single shot there.
The Impaler ducks under a wild hook from Fantastic.
The Impaler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Impaler throws a jab when Fantastic was well out of range.
Fantastic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Impaler moves away.
The Impaler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantastic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Impaler.
The Impaler jabs Fantastic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Impaler misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic works The Impaler's body with a nice hook.
The Impaler avoids a kick to the body.
The Impaler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic pushes The Impaler away with a front kick.
Fantastic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Impaler feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic pushes The Impaler away with a front kick.
The Impaler is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fantastic lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Impaler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic swings for the body but The Impaler moves out of range.
The Impaler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic looks to throw a body kick
so The Impaler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The Impaler looking to sit in guard and control but Fantastic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic cracks The Impaler with a solid left hand.
The Impaler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fantastic is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic postures up.
The Impaler wants to sweep here but Fantastic controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fantastic had his way with Vlad The Impaler in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fantastic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Impaler can pounce on him.
Fantastic misses with a body kick.
The Impaler throws a body shot but no joy.
The Impaler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Impaler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic looks for a takedown but The Impaler sprawls well.
Fantastic misses with a wild body shot.
The Impaler wants to land a leg kick but Fantastic is out of range.
The Impaler stuns Fantastic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Impaler throws a sloppy head kick and Fantastic moves out of range easily.
Fantastic thows a body kick. The Impaler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fantastic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantastic lands a body shot.
Fantastic misses with a body kick.
The Impaler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice body punch from The Impaler.
Fantastic throws the kick towards the body but The Impaler avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fantastic.
The Impaler with the counter takedown but Fantastic avoids it easily.
A jab from Fantastic finds it's way through The Impaler's defenses.
The Impaler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fantastic is out of range.
The Impaler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Impaler misses with a wild body shot.
The Impaler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Fantastic slams his shin into The Impaler's torso.
Fantastic digs a good body shot into The Impaler's ribs.
Fantastic throws a sloppy head kick and The Impaler moves out of range easily.
The Impaler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And The Impaler tries to counter it with a takedown but Fantastic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crunch! Fantastic slams his shin into The Impaler's torso.
The Impaler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fantastic defends well and The Impaler ends up having to push Fantastic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fantastic lands a right hook to the body.
The Impaler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Impaler moves out of range as Fantastic throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Impaler.
Fantastic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic slips under a jab.
Fantastic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Impaler throws a low kick but Fantastic avoids it.
The Impaler is looking to score with low kicks.
Fantastic motions for The Impaler to come forward. Fantastic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Impaler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Impaler lands a high kick!
The Impaler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fantastic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Impaler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastic manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Fantastic.
Fantastic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fantastic. The Impaler shrugs it off though.
Fantastic looks to land a body kick but The Impaler moved away.
Fantastic lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic misses with a hook.
The Impaler throws out a counter right but Fantastic avoids it with no problem.
The Impaler misses with a low kick.
Fantastic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Impaler was well out of range. Poor timing from Fantastic.
Fantastic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Impaler scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Fantastic. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic scores with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fantastic.
Fantastic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler tests Fantastic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Impaler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fantastic's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantastic wants to sweep here but The Impaler controlling him for the moment.
The Impaler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic keeping moving, preventing The Impaler from controlling successfully.
Fantastic pulls The Impaler in close to prevent any damage.
Vlad The Impaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Fantastic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Fantastic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fantastic, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Fantastic!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Fantastic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Vlad The Impaler had this to say: 'The fight shouldve been for the title!!!!! Muntz you got lucky again!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between A J Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Doolittle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, A J Hearts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doctor Doolittle!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doolittle in his tracks.
Hearts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doolittle.
Doolittle keeps the fight on the outside.
Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearts.
Hearts tries to clinch there but Doolittle circles away.
Hearts throws a hook but Doolittle avoids it easily.
Hearts 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.
Doolittle throws out a loose jab but Hearts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doolittle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hearts.
Hearts looks to score with a jab to the body but Doolittle is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts lands a lovely overhand right.
Hearts lands a jab to the nose.
Hearts tries to close the distance and clinch but Doolittle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hearts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearts. Doolittle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hearts.
Hearts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doolittle throws a hook to the side of Hearts's head but Hearts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A J Hearts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doolittle keeps the fight on the outside.
Hearts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hearts takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Hearts.
Hearts misses with a body shot.
Hearts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Doolittle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doolittle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doolittle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hearts.
Doctor Doolittle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hearts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doolittle.
Hearts feinted with a counter takedown.
Doolittle cracks Hearts with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Doolittle has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hearts to stand back up!
Hearts is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doolittle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hearts scores with a nice right hand.
Doolittle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearts.
Hearts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doolittle was well out of range. Poor timing from Hearts.
Hearts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doolittle.
Hearts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hearts swings away with a body shot that misses
and Doolittle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hearts! Doolittle lets Hearts back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Hearts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts misses with a low kick.
Hearts tries to clinch but Doolittle moves away
and Doolittle counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doctor Doolittle!
Doctor Doolittle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafa Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Silva might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to UFC Theme Song. Complex has chosen Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafa Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex scores with a spinning back kick!
Complex throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Complex misses its intended target.
Complex misses with a hook.
Complex throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Complex.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Complex 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.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Complex.
Complex scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Silva thuds a left hand into Complex's body.
Silva slips a straight right by Complex.
Complex tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Complex swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Complex.
A chopping leg kick lands by Complex.
Complex looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
A big right from Silva misses.
Complex takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Complex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rafa Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Complex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Silva slams his shin into Complex's torso.
Complex throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Complex throws a leg kick that is checked
and Silva counters with a body kick that stops Complex in his tracks momentarily.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Silva lands a high kick!
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Complex.
Complex misses with an uppercut.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Complex is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Complex misses with a looping right.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Complex checks it well.
Complex appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
Complex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva lands a leg kick that knocks Complex off balance momentarily.
Silva thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Complex if he has to take too many more of those.
Complex shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silva eats them both and turns towards Complex to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Complex with an uppercut!
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Complex scores with a jab.
Silva looks to throw a body kick
and Complex counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Complex preventing the sweep.
Complex is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to stand up but Complex isn't so interested in that idea.
Complex content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to improve his position but instead Complex has moved into half guard.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Complex pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Complex is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Complex not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Complex.
Silva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Complex is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Complex throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Napoleon Complex 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.
Silva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Rafa Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Complex fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Complex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Complex looks to throw a body kick
and Complex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Complex throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Complex scores with a nice strike.
Complex ducks under a wild hook from Silva.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Complex slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Complex throws a low kick but Silva moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Silva tenderised Complex's leg. Complex is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Complex buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Complex slips a jab from Silva.
Complex moves out of range of the body kick.
Complex throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Complex avoided it.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Complex with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Complex.
Silva takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Silva.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Complex.
Complex lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Complex throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Complex looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Complex. Complex circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Complex throws a solid leg kick but Silva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Complex.
Complex scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Complex.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Complex.
Complex has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Complex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva thinks about countering with a head kick.
Complex gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Complex on that attempt.
Complex paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Complex's head back.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Complex looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Complex throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Complex avoids it.
Complex fails with an attempt to clinch.
Complex throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Complex's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Complex throws a hook but Silva blocks it.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Complex.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Complex can pounce on him.
Complex misses with a leg kick.
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 Rafa Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Complex.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Complex throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Complex throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Complex scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Complex cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Complex tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Complex appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silva takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Complex shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fighters circling - Silva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Complex ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Complex feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Complex slips under a jab from Silva.
Complex moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Complex was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Complex misses.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Complex uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Complex ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Complex lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Complex lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Complex looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Complex saw it coming and moves away.
Complex with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Complex was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Complex thinks about the counter body kick.
Complex blocks the body kick.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Complex looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Complex walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva throws a head kick that Complex semi-blocks.
Complex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Complex's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Complex.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva is looking to slow Complex down with leg kicks.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Complex looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Complex misses
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva catches Complex with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Complex saw it coming and moves away.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Complex misses.
Complex moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Complex throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Complex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Complex scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Complex's hands.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Complex.
Silva thinks about countering with a head kick.
Complex swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Complex misses its intended target.
Complex throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Complex checks a leg kick.
Complex slips under a jab.
Complex now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Silva throws a head kick that Complex semi-blocks.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Complex throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silva.
Jab from Complex.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Complex appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Complex crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Complex gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Complex manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Complex throws a half hearted mid kick.
Complex moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Complex gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Silva tenderised Complex's leg. Complex is trying to keep his angry face on.
Complex blocks a leg kick.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex moves into range and connects with a jab.
Complex has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Silva.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Complex moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Complex counters with a body kick.
Complex shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva is looking to counter punch.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Complex.
Complex defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Complex throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Complex 's knee.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Complex is looking for the big counter here.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Complex uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice straight punches there by Complex. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Complex.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Complex's front leg but catches the back leg as Complex tries to avoid it.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Complex scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Complex throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
enabling Complex to counter with a crisp jab.
Complex uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Silva.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Silva slips a jab from Complex.
Silva thumps Complex with a low kick.
Silva connects with a right hand. Complex shakes it off.
Complex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex misses the shot to the body.
Complex swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silva.
Silva throws a lazy head kick
and Complex counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Complex jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Complex uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silva has time to react.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Complex throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silva counters with a big head kick but Complex shrugs it off.
Complex looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Complex throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Complex throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Complex.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Complex comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Complex.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Complex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Complex attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Complex avoids it.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Complex misses with a kick to the body
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Complex's front leg but catches the back leg as Complex tries to avoid it.
Silva lands a body shot.
That kick from Silva tenderised Complex's leg. Complex is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafa Silva had his way with Napoleon Complex in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Complex counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Complex throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva throws a leg kick but Complex moved away.
Complex darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Complex is able to avoid easily.
Complex let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Complex's front leg but catches the back leg as Complex tries to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silva. Complex shrugs it off though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Complex lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Complex smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva cracks the inside of Complex's front leg.
Complex scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Complex throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Complex misses
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Complex takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Complex throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Complex takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva scores with a jab. Complex acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silva scores with a hook.
Donk. Complex catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Complex looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Complex blocks the body kick.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Complex throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Complex lands with a thumping leg kick.
Napoleon Complex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Complex tries to clinch up.
Complex misses with a jab, cross combination.
Complex throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Complex misses with a body shot.
Complex throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva throws a head kick but Complex moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex misses with a low kick.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Complex takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a counter high kick but Complex was just alert enough to avoid it.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silva.
Silva lands a front kick.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Complex counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Silva checks a low kick from Complex.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Complex 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Complex.
Complex gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Complex connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Complex fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Complex throws a wild body kick that Silva sees coming a mile off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silva, as that shot connected.
Complex moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rafa Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Complex looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Complex darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Complex is rocked!
Complex throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Complex is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Silva steps in with a hook that catches Complex right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Silva follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Complex looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafa Silva!
Rafa Silva retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Rafa Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yury Vesnev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Torhammer comes to the cage accompanied by Doom Unit - Killing Time. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Torhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yury Vesnev!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torhammer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Torhammer lands a really nice looking cross but Vesnev seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vesnev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Torhammer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vesnev wants to control from the top but Torhammer keeps moving.
Vesnev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Torhammer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vesnev has managed to get both his arms back between Torhammer's legs - danger averted.
Vesnev wants to control from the top but Torhammer keeps moving.
Torhammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vesnev controls the pace.
Torhammer 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev trying to control the position from guard on top but Torhammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vesnev pushing down on Torhammer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vesnev controlling the action here.
It looks like Vesnev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Vesnev thows a huge punch but Torhammer dodges it nicely.
Torhammer tries to get to full guard but Vesnev has control of the leg.
My spies in Gym Beam inform me that Vesnev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Well, if Vesnev 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Vesnev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vesnev connects with a leg kick. Torhammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Torhammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vesnev manages to avoid it.
Torhammer scores with a body shot.
Vesnev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vesnev moves out of range as Torhammer throws a body kick.
Vesnev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torhammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Henrik Torhammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vesnev throws a hook but Torhammer blocks it.
Torhammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Torhammer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Torhammer lands a nice looking body kick.
Torhammer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vesnev's sensitive parts.
Torhammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torhammer scoring well with a low kick there.
Torhammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vesnev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vesnev is defended easily by Torhammer.
Vesnev walks into a stiff left hand from Torhammer.
Torhammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vesnev.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vesnev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vesnev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vesnev blocks a jab.
Torhammer scores with the left hand. Vesnev knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Torhammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torhammer jabs at Vesnev's body.
The fighters circling - Vesnev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torhammer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Vesnev moves out of range as Torhammer throws a body kick.
Vesnev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Torhammer defends it well.
Torhammer avoids the body shot from Vesnev.
Torhammer works Vesnev's body with a nice hook.
Vesnev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torhammer takes one on the button.
Torhammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab-cross combination lands for Torhammer and sends Vesnev crashing to the mat! Torhammer follows him down to the mat - Vesnev regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Vesnev is rocked!
It looks like Yury Vesnev has been cut.
Torhammer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vesnev's head.
Vesnev is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vesnev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Torhammer thows a huge punch but Vesnev dodges it nicely.
Torhammer is trying to control. Vesnev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torhammer passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Torhammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yury Vesnev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vesnev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torhammer.
Torhammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch lands to the side of Vesnev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Torhammer throws a series of punches but Vesnev avoids them all with ease.
Vesnev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torhammer throws a hook but Vesnev avoids it easily.
Torhammer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Vesnev. Those never looked like landing.
A good leg kick by Torhammer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torhammer. Vesnev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vesnev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henrik Torhammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Vesnev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torhammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torhammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vesnev misses with a straight right.
Torhammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torhammer looks for the body kick but Vesnev saw that one coming.
Torhammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vesnev gets a double leg takedown into Torhammer's guard.
Vesnev trying to control but Torhammer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesnev controlling from the top position.
Vesnev trying to control the position from guard on top but Torhammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torhammer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vesnev manages to get himself to full guard.
Yury Vesnev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vesnev working a defensive guard here.
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.
Torhammer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Torhammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vesnev can do to turn this around?
Torhammer wants to control from the top but Vesnev keeps moving.
Torhammer stopping the sweep attempt from Vesnev.
Vesnev is looking to sweep but instead, Torhammer has passed into half guard.
Torhammer thows a huge punch but Vesnev dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Torhammer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vesnev defending well though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vesnev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vesnev is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Torhammer throws a series of punches but Vesnev moves out of range.
Vesnev throws a shot from downtown. Torhammer moves away and avoids it.
Torhammer is looking to counter the offense by Vesnev and move into the clinch.
Vesnev swings for the body but Torhammer moves out of range.
Vesnev throws a body punch but Torhammer moves out of range.
Torhammer takes one on the button.
Vesnev misses with a takedown attempt - Torhammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vesnev avoids a kick to the body.
Vesnev connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torhammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Torhammer but Torhammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Torhammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Vesnev gets a double leg takedown into Torhammer's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesnev won't allow Torhammer to sweep him here.
Vesnev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torhammer is adopting a defensive guard.
Torhammer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Torhammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Vesnev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Torhammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yury Vesnev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torhammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vesnev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Torhammer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Torhammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid body kick from Torhammer.
Torhammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vesnev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torhammer as he jumps to the side.
Vesnev throws a sloppy body shot
and Torhammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Torhammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torhammer misses with a straight left.
Torhammer takes one on the button.
Vesnev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Torhammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vesnev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vesnev throws a leg kick which misses Torhammer's front leg but catches the back leg as Torhammer tries to avoid it.
Torhammer is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vesnev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torhammer's waist but Torhammer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vesnev off to one side.
Vesnev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Torhammer throws a sloppy head kick and Vesnev moves out of range easily.
Vesnev slips a jab from Torhammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torhammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vesnev.
Vesnev dodges the punch combination from Torhammer.
Torhammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vesnev.
Vesnev scores with a jab to the body.
Torhammer is looking to chop away at Vesnev's legs.
Torhammer avoids the body shot from Vesnev.
Torhammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torhammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Vesnev.
Torhammer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Torhammer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Torhammer misses the shot to the body.
Vesnev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Torhammer defends it well.
Vesnev moves out of range of the strikes.
Vesnev throws a lazy right hand but Torhammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torhammer throws the left hand but Vesnev avoids the punch easily.
Torhammer staying out of range there.
A jab from Vesnev finds it's way through Torhammer's defenses.
Torhammer takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Torhammer. That snapped Vesnev's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torhammer scores with a shot to the body.
Torhammer misses with a wild body shot.
Vesnev scores with a decent looking hook.
Vesnev shoots in and drives through. Torhammer sprawls well.
Henrik Torhammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yury Vesnev.
Vesnev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vesnev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Torhammer defends well and Vesnev ends up having to push Torhammer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vesnev misses with a body shot.
Vesnev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torhammer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vesnev looks to score with a jab to the body but Torhammer is just out of range.
Vesnev throws a jab when Torhammer was well out of range.
Torhammer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Torhammer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Torhammer misses with an uppercut. Vesnev saw that one coming.
Torhammer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vesnev checks a low kick from Torhammer.
Vesnev lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torhammer.
Torhammer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Torhammer scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vesnev checks a leg kick.
Torhammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Torhammer.
It looked like Torhammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vesnev looks to score with a jab to the body but Torhammer is just out of range.
Torhammer moves away from the strike by Vesnev.
A thudding body kick lands there by Torhammer!
Torhammer catches Vesnev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torhammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Torhammer lands a slapping body shot.
Vesnev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vesnev throws a hook to the side of Torhammer's head but Torhammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Torhammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Torhammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vesnev back to the cage. Torhammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Torhammer scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torhammer fakes the leg kick and cracks Vesnev in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesnev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Torhammer.
A jab from Torhammer misses.
Vesnev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vesnev is still on wobbly legs! Can Torhammer finish him?
A big right from Torhammer misses.
Torhammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vesnev.
Torhammer throws a head kick but Vesnev moves out of range.
Vesnev seems to have recovered his senses.
Vesnev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Torhammer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vesnev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torhammer keeping full guard, as Vesnev tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Torhammer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yury Vesnev'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.
Torhammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torhammer.
Torhammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Vesnev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torhammer staying out of range there.
A big left from Torhammer misses.
Torhammer avoids the body shot from Vesnev.
Torhammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vesnev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torhammer moves away.
Vesnev lands with a good body shot.
Vesnev moves out of range of the leg kick from Torhammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torhammer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Torhammer! Vesnev is backing up but he can't get away as Torhammer lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Vesnev and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Henrik Torhammer!
An out of breath Henrik Torhammer 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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