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EP 24: Miller vs Dicko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Helix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry HuaHua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Helix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry HuaHua!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HuaHua pushes Helix away with a front kick.
Helix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from HuaHua.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from HuaHua.
HuaHua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Helix moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by HuaHua. That's going to slow Helix down.
Helix misses with a hook
and HuaHua counters with a thumping low kick.
Helix takes one to the side of the head.
HuaHua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
HuaHua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Helix throws a hook to the side of HuaHua's head but HuaHua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
HuaHua digs a good hook to Helix's body.
HuaHua scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HuaHua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Helix.
HuaHua throws out a counter right but Helix avoids it with no problem.
Helix looks to score with a jab to the body but HuaHua is just out of range.
Helix misses with a straight left.
Helix fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HuaHua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Helix avoids the body shot from HuaHua.
Good standup being displayed there by Helix as he connects with a hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Helix.
HuaHua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Helix throws a strike but HuaHua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Helix has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
HuaHua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
HuaHua keeping moving, preventing Helix from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix throws a strike but HuaHua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Helix trying to control the position.
Helix looking to hit a scissor sweep but HuaHua is one step ahead there.
Helix is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HuaHua is stalling in the full guard.
HuaHua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Helix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
HuaHua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Helix throws an elbow that misses. HuaHua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Helix's guard. Nice move by HuaHua!
Helix controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Helix keeping moving, preventing HuaHua from controlling successfully.
Helix is controlling HuaHua's posture.
Helix looking for a sweep. Not yet Helix, not yet.
Helix pulls HuaHua in close to his closed guard and prevents HuaHua from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
HuaHua gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry HuaHua will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Helix needs to keep his hands up - HuaHua had a free shot at his head there.
Helix throws an off balance right hand
and HuaHua counters with a nice low kick that buckles Helix's knee momentarily.
HuaHua ducks under a wild hook from Helix.
Helix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Helix moves away from the strike by HuaHua.
HuaHua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
HuaHua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
HuaHua moves out of range of the strikes.
Henry HuaHua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
HuaHua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Helix looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
HuaHua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix shoots in looking for a takedown. HuaHua tries to sprawl out of it but Helix keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. HuaHua manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
HuaHua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Helix. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Helix tests HuaHua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Helix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as HuaHua sprawls well. HuaHua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Helix gets slowly back to his feet.
Helix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by HuaHua. HuaHua obviously looking to wear him down.
Helix misses with a shot to the body
and HuaHua counters with a thumping low kick.
Helix drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Helix throws a big elbow that misses.
Helix in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix trying to control but HuaHua is working from the bottom.
Helix sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed HuaHua's guard.
HuaHua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Billy Helix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
HuaHua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Helix.
Helix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed HuaHua's head.
HuaHua wants to get back to his feet.
Helix missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
HuaHua slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helix wants to control from the top but HuaHua keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Helix checks the leg kick nicely there.
HuaHua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Helix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
HuaHua throws a solid leg kick but Helix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at HuaHua.
Henry HuaHua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
HuaHua misses with a low kick.
HuaHua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Helix is able to avoid easily.
Helix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
HuaHua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Helix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helix lands a head shot.
Helix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and HuaHua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Helix.
Helix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around HuaHua's waist but HuaHua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Helix off to one side.
Helix closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. HuaHua did well to prevent Helix getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helix thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed HuaHua's head.
HuaHua is trying to get back to full guard.
Helix thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henry HuaHua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
HuaHua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Helix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
HuaHua misses with a low kick.
HuaHua throws a low kick, looking for Helix's leg but Helix calmly moves out of range.
HuaHua throws a shot from downtown. Helix moves away and avoids it.
HuaHua keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
HuaHua misses with a head kick.
Helix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as HuaHua throws out the jab.
Helix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
HuaHua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HuaHua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Helix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Helix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from HuaHua.
HuaHua swings for the body but Helix moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helix closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Helix lands in his opponent's guard.
Helix missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
HuaHua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Helix throwing strikes but missing.
Helix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
HuaHua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Helix working a defensive guard here.
Henry HuaHua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helix has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Helix looking to hit a scissor sweep but HuaHua is one step ahead there.
HuaHua trying to control but Helix is working from the bottom.
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.
Helix looking to control.
HuaHua won't allow Helix to sweep him here.
Helix keeping moving, preventing HuaHua from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
HuaHua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Helix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from HuaHua 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 Helix has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Helix and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Helix connects with a crisp jab.
HuaHua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helix checks a leg kick.
Billy Helix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helix looks to land a right hand but HuaHua moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Helix misses the jab.
HuaHua connects with a nice looking jab.
Henry HuaHua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
HuaHua keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left and a right from HuaHua both land. Nice combination.
HuaHua connects with an inside leg kick.
HuaHua throws a jab but it's blocked by Helix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helix misses with a body shot.
HuaHua throws a head kick but Helix moves out of range.
That kick from HuaHua tenderised Helix's leg. Helix is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HuaHua lands a jab to the head.
HuaHua scores with a sloppy right hand. Helix should have avoided that one.
Helix takes one on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry HuaHua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got HuaHua 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry HuaHua!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sofoklis Aristotelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Icon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Icon has chosen Metallica - Of wolf and man as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
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Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sofoklis Aristotelis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Icon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Icon takes a swing at Aristotelis's ribcage but misses.
Icon throws a lazy uppercut
and Aristotelis counters with a two punch combo.
Aristotelis tries to clinch there but Icon circles away.
Icon throws out a counter right but Aristotelis avoids it with no problem.
Icon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Icon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aristotelis.
It looks like Rico Icon has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aristotelis.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aristotelis.
Icon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aristotelis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Icon connects with a body shot that sends Aristotelis's belly button to the back.
Aristotelis ducks under a wild hook from Icon.
Icon's coach down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Icon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Icon connects with a jab.
Aristotelis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Icon checks the leg kick.
Icon connects with a body shot that sends Aristotelis's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Icon misses with a wild body shot.
Aristotelis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aristotelis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Icon, pushing him back against the cage.
Aristotelis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Aristotelis misses with a punch on the inside.
Aristotelis prevents a body shot from Icon.
Icon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Icon throws an elbow that misses.
Icon misses with some punches.
Aristotelis lands an elbow just above Icon 's eye.
Aristotelis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Icon tries to work over Aristotelis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aristotelis blocks a body shot from Icon.
Icon lands a shot to the body.
Icon is leaning against Aristotelis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Icon works on Aristotelis's body with a couple of short punches.
Icon gets through Aristotelis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Icon swings wildly with an uppercut but Aristotelis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aristotelis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head punch on the inside from Icon fails to land.
Icon misses with a punch on the inside.
Aristotelis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Icon can't find room to land a body shot as Aristotelis controls the action.
Icon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Icon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Icon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aristotelis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Icon misses with a punch on the inside.
Icon breaks from the clinch.
Icon throws a body punch but Aristotelis moves out of range.
Icon misses with a wild body shot.
Icon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Icon avoids the body shot from Aristotelis.
Icon throws a counter combo.
Icon throws a leg kick but Aristotelis moved away.
Sofoklis Aristotelis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Icon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Icon both land. Nice combination.
Icon lands with a hook. Aristotelis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Icon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Icon misses with a hook to the body
and Aristotelis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Icon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aristotelis's head.
Icon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aristotelis manages to avoid it.
Aristotelis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Icon.
Icon wants to clinch up but Aristotelis keeps it at a distance.
Icon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aristotelis's calf.
A head kick misses from Aristotelis.
Aristotelis throws a big shot that misses.
Aristotelis defending well as Icon loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Aristotelis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Icon.
Icon throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Icon throws an off balance right hand
and Aristotelis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Icon looks to score with a jab to the body but Aristotelis is just out of range.
Aristotelis tries to counter by clinching up but Icon breaks away and moves out of range.
Icon connects with the punch.
Aristotelis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aristotelis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Icon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aristotelis misses the jab.
Aristotelis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Aristotelis as Icon shoots in.
Aristotelis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aristotelis avoids the body shot from Icon.
A big right from Aristotelis misses.
Aristotelis blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Icon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Icon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Aristotelis rushes Icon and presses him up against the cage.
Icon misses with some punches.
Aristotelis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aristotelis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Icon working aggressively here.
Icon lands a nice shot to the body.
Aristotelis blocks a body shot from Icon.
Aristotelis misses with a punch to the body.
Aristotelis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Icon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Icon scores with a shot to the side of Aristotelis's head.
Aristotelis misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aristotelis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Icon tries to work over Aristotelis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aristotelis misses with an elbow over the top.
Aristotelis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Icon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rico Icon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Icon blocks an elbow strike from Aristotelis.
Icon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Aristotelis.
Icon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Icon is trying to force a seperation but Aristotelis has the dominant position.
Aristotelis throws a punch but it's blocked by Icon.
Icon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aristotelis backwards.
Icon misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Icon.
Icon is leaning against Aristotelis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Icon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aristotelis lands a hook that snaps the head of Icon backwards.
Icon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Icon throws a punch but it's blocked by Aristotelis.
Icon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Icon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aristotelis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Icon on the inside.
Icon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aristotelis.
Icon swings wildly with an uppercut but Aristotelis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Aristotelis misses with the head strike.
Icon stalling in the clinch.
Icon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Icon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aristotelis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Rico Icon's cut even more.
Aristotelis lands an elbow just above Icon 's eye.
Icon swings wildly with an uppercut but Aristotelis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Icon lands a nice shot to the body.
Aristotelis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Icon tries to throw a body punch but Aristotelis avoids it by throwing Icon back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Icon as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aristotelis.
Aristotelis blocks an uppercut.
Aristotelis gets through Icon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Icon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Icon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Icon gets through Aristotelis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Icon as the two fighters clinch.
Aristotelis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Icon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Icon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aristotelis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Icon misses with a punch to the body.
Icon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Icon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aristotelis throws an elbow that misses.
Icon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aristotelis.
Still in the clinch, Icon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Icon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Icon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Icon lands a shot to the body.
Icon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aristotelis's elbow.
Icon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aristotelis backwards.
Icon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Icon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Icon lands a shoulder strike.
Aristotelis is rocked!
Icon lands a body shot.
Oh Aristotelis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Icon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aristotelis avoids it.
Aristotelis seems to have got his legs back now.
Icon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aristotelis backwards.
Icon lands a shot to the body.
Icon lands an uppercut.
Icon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Icon blocks an elbow strike.
Icon lands a nice uppercut.
Icon drops Aristotelis with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Aristotelis is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rico Icon!
An out of breath Rico Icon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shezzo Wicked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuzan Aokiji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wicked comes to the cage accompanied by Takin U' High by Greyhoundz. Kuzan Aokiji acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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240 lbs
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245 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shezzo Wicked!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kuzan Aokiji!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wicked misses with a hook. Aokiji ducked under it nicely.
Aokiji swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aokiji throws a sloppy head kick and Wicked moves out of range easily.
Wicked throws a leg kick which misses Aokiji's front leg but catches the back leg as Aokiji tries to avoid it.
Wicked throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aokiji tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wicked is able to avoid easily.
Wicked throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Wicked blocks the low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aokiji, right into the meat.
Aokiji throws a head kick that misses.
Wicked lands a two punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aokiji, right into the meat.
Aokiji lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Wicked.
Aokiji slips a straight right by Wicked.
Crunch! Aokiji slams his shin into Wicked's torso.
Wicked lands with a slapping head kick.
Wicked misses with a series of wild punches.
Aokiji looks to land a left hand but Wicked moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aokiji misses with a leg kick.
Wicked fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aokiji has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wicked swinging wildly here.
Wicked tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aokiji! But no joy.
Wicked lands a slapping body shot.
Wicked lands a nice looking body kick.
Aokiji is looking to slow Wicked down with leg kicks.
Aokiji goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Aokiji.
Wicked ducks right into an uppercut from Aokiji.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wicked.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aokiji.
Aokiji keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wicked.
Aokiji looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aokiji takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wicked throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Wicked throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wicked throws a nice looking combination but Aokiji bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aokiji flicks out a counter leg kick but Wicked steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicked takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Wicked.
Aokiji lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wicked lands a leg kick that knocks Aokiji off balance momentarily.
Wicked throws a lazy right hand but Aokiji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aokiji throws a push kick but Wicked slaps the foot to one side.
Wicked fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aokiji.
Aokiji misses with a left hand
and Wicked counters with an inside leg kick.
Wicked tries to keep at a distance but Aokiji has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wicked is trying to break the clinch but Aokiji is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wicked.
Aokiji using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wicked has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wicked can't find room to land a body shot as Aokiji controls the action.
Aokiji swings wildly with an uppercut but Wicked uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aokiji lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aokiji blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wicked managing to block the knees to the body from Aokiji.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aokiji creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aokiji prevents a body shot from Wicked.
Aokiji tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wicked avoids it.
Wicked can't find room to land a body shot as Aokiji controls the action.
Wicked misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aokiji keeps control of Wicked as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aokiji prevents a body shot from Wicked.
Wicked misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aokiji.
Wicked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Aokiji fails to land.
Wicked tries a body shot but Aokiji blocks it.
Wicked tries to throw a body punch but Aokiji avoids it by throwing Wicked back against the cage.
Wicked working aggressively here.
Aokiji tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aokiji scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wicked cracks Aokiji with a nice body shot.
Aokiji tries to work over Wicked's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wicked misses with some punches.
Aokiji lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Aokiji.
Aokiji lands with a left to the head.
Wicked lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bit of stalling here from Aokiji.
Aokiji misses with a punch on the inside.
Wicked tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wicked softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aokiji stalling in the clinch but Wicked improves position.
Wicked working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aokiji.
Aokiji has a couple of punches blocked by Wicked.
Wicked goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wicked pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aokiji wants to slow Wicked down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wicked takes one to the chin there.
Wicked scores with the left hand. Aokiji knows he should have avoided that one.
Aokiji throws a front kick aimed at Wicked's knee but Wicked avoids it well.
Wicked throws a big counter combination but Aokiji scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aokiji throws an off balance right hand
and Wicked counters with a thumping low kick.
Aokiji misses with a looping left.
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 Shezzo Wicked will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aokiji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aokiji scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wicked misses with the combination.
Aokiji scores with a nice body kick.
Wicked checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aokiji cracks the inside of Wicked's front leg.
Aokiji looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wicked is looking to score with low kicks.
Aokiji wants to slow Wicked down by chopping away at his legs.
Aokiji lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wicked checks the leg kick.
Wicked scores with a nice head shot.
Wicked lands a nice shot to the body.
Wicked moves out of range as Aokiji strikes.
Wicked checks a low kick from Aokiji.
Shezzo Wicked is winning the standup battle so far.
Aokiji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Wicked.
Wicked throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aokiji misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wicked. Aokiji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aokiji pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wicked is out of range and Aokiji settles back down.
Wicked goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aokiji follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wicked swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aokiji walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wicked keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Aokiji misses.
Wicked tries to work over Aokiji's front leg with a kick but Aokiji checks it.
Aokiji throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wicked connects with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aokiji. That's going to slow Wicked down.
No joy there for Wicked, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Wicked. Those never looked like landing.
Aokiji slips a jab from Wicked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Wicked.
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!
Wicked blocks a leg kick.
Wicked tests Aokiji's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wicked takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wicked connects with a solid leg kick.
Aokiji throws a shot from downtown. Wicked moves away and avoids it.
Wicked misses with a low kick as Aokiji jumps back.
Aokiji steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Aokiji throws a leg kick but Wicked moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Wicked.
Aokiji throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wicked stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aokiji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wicked shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aokiji throws a looping overhand right but Wicked ducks down to avoid it.
Wicked looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wicked misses with a looping right.
Wicked takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokiji tries a head kick but it misses.
Aokiji moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wicked fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aokiji.
Aokiji is looking to land body kicks.
Wicked scores with a hook.
Aokiji's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wicked bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wicked throws a leg kick
and Aokiji counters with an inside leg kick.
Wicked misses with the body kick
and Aokiji counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Aokiji checks the leg kick.
Wicked lands a front kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Aokiji in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wicked moves out of range of the strikes.
Aokiji looks to land a right hand but Wicked moved out of range.
Aokiji turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wicked uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aokiji is looking to slow Wicked down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Wicked scores with a four punch combination!
Wicked throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wicked takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokiji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aokiji misses with a body shot.
Aokiji cracks the inside of Wicked's front leg.
Aokiji gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wicked misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wicked uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aokiji.
Aokiji is looking to slow Wicked down with leg kicks.
Aokiji takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aokiji checks a low kick from Wicked.
Wicked throws a leg kick but Aokiji moved away.
Aokiji chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wicked can pounce on him.
Aokiji wants to land a leg kick but Wicked is out of range.
Aokiji throws a head kick but Wicked moves out of range.
Aokiji ducks under a wild hook from Wicked.
Aokiji throws a sloppy head kick and Wicked moves out of range easily.
Aokiji wants to land a leg kick but Wicked is out of range.
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 Shezzo Wicked 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!
Aokiji blocks a head kick by Wicked.
Aokiji turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Aokiji misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Wicked. Beautiful body shot.
Aokiji blocks a jab.
Wicked scores with a nice head shot.
Wicked misses with a kick to the body.
Aokiji scoring well with a low kick there.
Aokiji is looking to chop away at Wicked's legs.
Wicked throws a leg kick but Aokiji sees it coming and moves out of range.
Aokiji misses with a low kick.
Wicked is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Aokiji looks to land a body kick but Wicked moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokiji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wicked.
Aokiji throws a leg kick but Wicked sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wicked misses with a low kick as Aokiji jumps back.
Aokiji moves out of range as Wicked throws a body kick.
Wicked misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wicked wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wicked misses with a leg kick
and Aokiji counters with a good low kick that Wicked was not able to check.
Aokiji throws the kick towards the body but Wicked avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aokiji.
Aokiji takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aokiji misses with a body kick.
Aokiji checks a leg kick.
Aokiji with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wicked connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aokiji's hands.
Wicked's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Wicked with a jab.
Aokiji tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Wicked was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aokiji.
Aokiji tries a head kick but it misses.
Wicked delivers a nice body kick.
Wicked lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aokiji dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wicked. That did some damage!
Aokiji feints and then cracks Wicked's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wicked down.
Wicked blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aokiji pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wicked is out of range and Aokiji settles back down.
Aokiji misses with a low kick.
A big right from Wicked misses.
A punch combination from Aokiji misses.
Wicked swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wicked looks for the body kick but Aokiji saw that one coming.
Aokiji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wicked sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Aokiji misses.
Wicked looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Aokiji.
Aokiji misses with a hook. Wicked ducked under it nicely.
Wicked throws a half hearted mid kick.
Aokiji is trying to counter with his kicks.
Aokiji misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Aokiji misses
and Aokiji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wicked's corner calls for a 1-2. Wicked obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wicked throws a push kick but Aokiji slaps the foot to one side.
Aokiji is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wicked with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aokiji connects with a leg kick. Wicked looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aokiji misses with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wicked.
Aokiji throws a sloppy head kick and Wicked moves out of range easily.
Wicked lands a body shot.
Wicked misses with a body shot.
Wicked misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wicked throws a right hand that Aokiji ducks under and follows up with a left that Aokiji also avoids with ease.
Wicked gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aokiji.
Wicked getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aokiji throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wicked's head.
Aokiji takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wicked lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aokiji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wicked.
A shot to the liver by Wicked. Beautiful body shot.
Aokiji turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aokiji throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aokiji avoids a kick to the body.
Wicked backing away here, and Aokiji unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aokiji.
Aokiji motions for Wicked to come forward. Aokiji throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wicked thuds his shin into the meat of Aokiji's side.
An inside leg kick lands from Wicked.
Wicked keeps Aokiji at a distance using the push kick.
Wicked blocks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wicked, right into the meat.
Wicked lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aokiji takes a step back to recover.
Wicked fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aokiji has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aokiji thuds a left hand into Wicked's body.
Aokiji throws a solid leg kick but Wicked takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aokiji.
Kuzan Aokiji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aokiji, right into the meat.
Aokiji misses with a low kick.
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 Shezzo Wicked.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wicked, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shezzo Wicked!
After the big win, Shezzo Wicked made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek The Brave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raizer Sorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sorrow is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DMX - Slippin' get the fuck up. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek The Brave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raizer Sorrow!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Brave throws a right hand that Sorrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Sorrow also avoids with ease.
The Brave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by The Brave!
Sorrow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Brave. The Brave obviously looking to wear him down.
Sorrow tries a low kick but The Brave avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from The Brave misses the target.
Sorrow dives in for a single leg takedown but The Brave sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Brave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Brave jabs Sorrow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Brave throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Raizer Sorrow has been cut.
Sorrow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sorrow looks up at the clock. Bad move! The Brave lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sorrow. The Brave pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek The Brave!
Derek The Brave was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brogan Kearney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kozlov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Patrioticheskaya Pesnya. Brogan Kearney has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aleksandr Kozlov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksandr Kozlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brogan Kearney!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Kearney misses.
Kozlov takes one to the side of the head.
Kozlov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kearney misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kearney as the two fighters clinch.
Kearney tries to throw a body punch but Kozlov avoids it by throwing Kearney back against the cage.
Kearney blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kearney.
Kozlov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kearney avoids the elbow strike from Kozlov, against the cage.
Kearney tries to work over Kozlov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kearney blocks an elbow strike from Kozlov.
Kearney lands with a light punch inside.
Kearney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kearney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kozlov misses with an elbow strike.
Kozlov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kearney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kozlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Kozlov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A cross from Kearney lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kearney misses with a body shot.
Kearney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been informed that Kearney 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.
Kearney slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kearney lands the left hand.
Kozlov is rocked!
Kearney is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kozlov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kozlov is out cold! Kearney holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brogan Kearney!
An out of breath and clearly excited Brogan Kearney thanked Walhalla Clothing (25 €/piece) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Mstislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Kung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Kung!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kung shoots in but Volkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice shot by Volkov.
Volkov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Volkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Volkov throws a body kick that misses.
Kung steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Volkov.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kung 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.
Kung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Volkov as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Volkov as Kung shoots in.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Kung.
Volkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkov lands a big head kick that sends Kung tumbling to the mat! Volkov takes a step backwards and waves Kung back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kung is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Kung is still on wobbly legs! Can Volkov finish him?
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
Kung seems to have recovered his senses.
Volkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kung's elbow.
Kung prevents a body shot from Volkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kung backwards.
Kung turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kung manages to end up in side control.
Kung trying to control the position but Volkov is working away.
Volkov's coaches at Sali have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Volkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kung is keen to just control but Volkov is a slippery customer.
Kung is working for a submission of some sort.
Volkov controlling the position for now.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but Kung has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kung controlling the action here.
Kung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Volkov tries to roll over but Kung keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volkov defends it well.
Volkov is looking to control Kung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volkov avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kung is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kung walks into a stiff left hand from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Kung shoots in for a takedown but Volkov shows good takedown defense.
Kung tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov looks for the body kick but Kung saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kung wants to clinch up but Volkov keeps it at a distance.
Volkov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Kung on that attempt.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kung's sensitive parts.
Volkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Volkov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kung tries to clinch up but Volkov circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Kung slips the punch.
Kung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Volkov as he avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Volkov throws out a loose jab but Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Mstislav Volkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Volkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kung shoots in but no luck this time.
Volkov 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.
Volkov tries to bum rush Kung with a series of wild strikes but Kung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kung with the counter takedown but Volkov avoids it easily.
Volkov feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Kung collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Ilya Mstislav Volkov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Mstislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Henry Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Henry Bonney!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Volkov throws a right hand that misses
and Bonney counters with a nice uppercut.
Volkov swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkov counters with a good low kick that Bonney was not able to check.
Volkov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bonney throws a head kick but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Bonney throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Volkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Volkov misses with a body punch
and Bonney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bonney.
Bonney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bonney checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Bonney slips a jab from Volkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney connects with a crisp jab.
Volkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
William Henry Bonney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volkov wants to land a leg kick but Bonney is out of range.
Volkov digs a good body shot into Bonney's ribs.
Bonney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonney avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Bonney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Volkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Volkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Volkov sizes up Bonney with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bonney goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Volkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bonney tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Bonney misses.
Volkov takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonney connects with a right hand. Volkov shakes it off.
Bonney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Bonney moves out of range easily.
Bonney misses with the combination.
Bonney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Bonney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov slips under a jab.
Volkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bonney tries to clinch but Volkov moves out of range.
Bonney missing with a left hand there. Volkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonney blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonney.
Bonney unleashes a big counter combination but Volkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bonney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonney lands with a kick to the temple. Volkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Volkov misses with a looping left.
Bonney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bonney scores with a decent looking hook.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Bonney off balance momentarily.
Volkov wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Volkov, right into the meat.
A jab from Volkov does it's job there.
Volkov motions for Bonney to come forward. Volkov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkov punishes Bonney's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Bonney.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonney tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bonney drops his hands momentarily and Volkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bonney tests Volkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonney might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Bonney's shoulder, as Bonney tries to avoid the shot.
Bonney throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Volkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonney misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bonney lands a jab.
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 Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bonney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonney needs to keep his hands up - Volkov had a free shot at his head there.
Volkov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bonney defends well and Volkov ends up having to push Bonney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Bonney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Bonney shows good takedown defense.
Bonney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Bonney's head back.
Volkov tests Bonney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Bonney slips a straight right by Volkov.
Bonney is looking for the big counter here.
Volkov connects with a crisp jab.
Bonney misses with a wild body shot.
Bonney misses with a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bonney might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Volkov has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Volkov lunges at Bonney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonney's hand.
A big left from Bonney misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Bonney blocks the leg kick.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov 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 Bonney has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonney and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice combination there by Bonney.
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
Volkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkov.
Bonney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Volkov to score with a decent uppercut.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Bonney counters with a straight right hand.
Volkov misses with a hook
and Bonney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov misses with a looping right.
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses.
Bonney scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkov doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonney cracks Volkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left and a right from Bonney both land. Nice combination.
Volkov digs a good hook to Bonney's body.
A swing and a miss from Volkov.
Bonney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volkov.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Bonney.
Bonney has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Volkov.
Bonney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkov.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonney! But no joy.
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Bonney throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Bonney misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Bonney throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonney tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Bonney.
Volkov lands with a hook. Bonney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bonney blocks a low kick nicely.
Volkov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bonney. That one must have hurt.
Volkov misses the jab.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses.
Volkov thumps Bonney with a low kick.
William Henry Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonney avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bonney throws a counter combo.
Bonney takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bonney takes one to the chin there.
Bonney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Volkov. That's going to slow Bonney down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Volkov. Volkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bonney lands with an overhand left.
Bonney walks into a jab.
Bonney throws a body kick that misses.
Volkov is looking to counter the offense by Bonney and move into the clinch.
Volkov blocks a head kick by Bonney.
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
Bonney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonney.
Volkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Bonney.
Volkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonney lands with a straight right. Volkov didn't see that one coming.
Bonney misses with a head kick.
Volkov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bonney just manages to avoid it.
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Bonney moves his leg out of the way.
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 Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Volkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses.
Bonney has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Volkov throws a lazy right hand but Bonney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Bonney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Bonney.
Volkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bonney.
Bonney misses with a two punch combination.
Bonney lands an overhand right.
A head kick by Bonney misses
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonney misses with a hook
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkov blocks a head kick by Bonney.
Bonney lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonney throws out the jab.
Volkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Volkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Volkov connects with a leg kick. Bonney looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Bonney.
Bonney walks forward, straight into a front kick from Volkov.
Bonney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov shoots in for a takedown but Bonney shows good takedown defense.
Bonney staying out of range there.
Bonney unleashes a big counter combination but Volkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bonney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonney throws a sloppy head kick and Volkov moves out of range easily.
Bonney connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonney misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
William Henry Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonney is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up.
Volkov drops back looking for a leg! Bonney is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bonney manages to kick Volkov off! Volkov jumps back into Bonney's guard.
Volkov being controlled here momentarily.
Volkov trying to control but Bonney is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Volkov's guard.
Bonney looking to pass the guard.
Volkov wants to sweep here but Bonney controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bonney has passed into half guard!
Volkov is looking to control Bonney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volkov avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney prevents Volkov from improving his position.
Volkov gets back to full guard.
Bonney won't allow Volkov to sweep him here.
Volkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkov working for submissions but it's allowed Bonney to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Saint-Perrilloux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacques Saint-Perrilloux!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston throws a hook but Saint-Perrilloux avoids it easily.
Weston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saint-Perrilloux.
Weston is looking to clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux connects with an inside leg kick.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Weston is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Perrilloux 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.
Saint-Perrilloux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weston has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston misses the body punch
and Saint-Perrilloux counters with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Weston.
It looks like Jacques Saint-Perrilloux has been cut.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Weston tries to counter by clinching up but Saint-Perrilloux breaks away and moves out of range.
Saint-Perrilloux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Weston checks it well.
Weston tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saint-Perrilloux manages to circle out of the way.
Weston clinches with his opponent.
I was talking to Weston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Weston prevents a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Weston tries to stall but Saint-Perrilloux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Saint-Perrilloux.
Weston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Saint-Perrilloux.
Weston digs a right hand into Saint-Perrilloux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saint-Perrilloux's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Saint-Perrilloux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weston swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint-Perrilloux uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Weston.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint-Perrilloux can't find room to land a body shot as Weston controls the action.
Weston cracks Saint-Perrilloux with a nice body shot.
Weston blocks an uppercut.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to throw a body punch but Weston avoids it by throwing Saint-Perrilloux back against the cage.
Weston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saint-Perrilloux backwards.
Weston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weston scores with a shoulder strike.
Saint-Perrilloux has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Weston seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saint-Perrilloux can turn it around.
Saint-Perrilloux takes a shot to the head.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a punch on the inside.
Weston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weston misses with the head strike.
Weston leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston is working Saint-Perrilloux over against the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a body punch.
Saint-Perrilloux wants to get back to striking at distance but Weston won't allow it.
Weston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saint-Perrilloux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saint-Perrilloux is keeping busy.
Weston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint-Perrilloux can't find room to land a body shot as Weston controls the action.
Weston working aggressively here.
Weston lands an uppercut.
Weston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saint-Perrilloux's efforts to push away.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with the head strike.
Weston trying to stall but Saint-Perrilloux improves his position.
Weston lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux can't find room to land a body shot as Weston controls the action.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a body punch.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weston backwards.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with some punches.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a head punch that misses.
Saint-Perrilloux scores with a hook to the body.
Saint-Perrilloux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weston's elbow.
Weston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Perrilloux looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Weston.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weston lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux has had enough of the clinch but Weston keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Weston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Saint-Perrilloux.
Weston scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Weston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Saint-Perrilloux's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Weston ducks under a wild hook from Saint-Perrilloux.
Weston wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Weston jabs at Saint-Perrilloux's body.
Weston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saint-Perrilloux can do to turn this around?
Saint-Perrilloux takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saint-Perrilloux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weston lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weston clinches.
Saint-Perrilloux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weston's elbow.
Saint-Perrilloux wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weston has him pressed against the cage.
Matt Weston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saint-Perrilloux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weston's elbow.
Weston working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Perrilloux fails to land.
Saint-Perrilloux can't find room to land a body shot as Weston controls the action.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint-Perrilloux struggles to land a body shot inside as Weston controls his hands.
Weston has a couple of punches blocked by Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saint-Perrilloux's elbow.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with the head strike.
Saint-Perrilloux struggles to land a body shot inside as Weston controls his hands.
Saint-Perrilloux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weston forces Saint-Perrilloux back against the cage and clinches.
Saint-Perrilloux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weston's elbow.
Weston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weston effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a punch but it's blocked by Weston.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to break the clinch but Weston is controlling the position.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weston stalling in the clinch but Saint-Perrilloux improves position.
Saint-Perrilloux blocking some punches.
Saint-Perrilloux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Perrilloux can't find room to land a body shot as Weston controls the action.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to throw a body punch but Weston avoids it by throwing Saint-Perrilloux back against the cage.
Weston prevents Saint-Perrilloux from breaking the clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux lands an uppercut.
Saint-Perrilloux scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weston throws a head punch that misses.
Weston is stalling here.
Weston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to throw a body punch but Weston avoids it by throwing Saint-Perrilloux back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weston struggles to land a body shot inside as Saint-Perrilloux controls his hands.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weston takes a shot to the head.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weston.
Weston prevents a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux scores with a shoulder strike.
Weston blocks a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Weston misses with some punches.
Weston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a punch but it's blocked by Weston.
Weston misses with the head strike.
Weston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weston scores with a shot to the side of Saint-Perrilloux's head.
Saint-Perrilloux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux pushes Weston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weston lands a body punch.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weston throws a head punch that misses.
Weston tries a body shot but Saint-Perrilloux blocks it.
Weston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weston misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Weston.
A short uppercut from Saint-Perrilloux.
Weston prevents a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux blocking some punches.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with the head strike.
Weston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saint-Perrilloux is keeping busy.
Weston prevents a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
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 Matt Weston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Saint-Perrilloux's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Weston misses with a straight right.
Saint-Perrilloux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Weston backing away here, and Saint-Perrilloux unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Weston checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Weston checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Weston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Weston is rocked!
Saint-Perrilloux lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Weston up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Saint-Perrilloux from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Weston's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Saint-Perrilloux!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Granger has chosen This Fire Burns as his entrance music. Andrew Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Granger!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morgan was covering up waiting for the punch and Granger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Granger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Morgan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Granger, into his guard.
Granger has a closed guard, preventing Morgan from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan wants to stand but Granger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Morgan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morgan lands with a nice body punch.
Granger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Granger off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Morgan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morgan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morgan wants it to stay on the feet.
Morgan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger walks into a straight right hand from Morgan.
Nice shot by Morgan.
Granger shoots and misses
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Andrew Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Granger.
Morgan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Granger under the eye.
Granger is rocked!
Granger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Granger drives through with a takedown into Morgan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Granger from controlling successfully.
Morgan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Granger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Granger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Granger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan wants to stand but Granger is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Granger looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
Granger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Granger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morgan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Granger scrambles back to his feet.
Granger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Granger tries to pull guard but Morgan won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grangers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morgan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Granger gets slowly back to his feet.
Morgan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Granger shoots in looking for a takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl out of it but Granger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morgan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Decent striking displayed by Morgan there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Morgan 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.
Granger walks straight into a right hand from Morgan - that's dropped him! Morgan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Granger from any more punishment! Granger complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andrew Morgan!
A victorious Andrew Morgan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chico Dicko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller has chosen Killers as his entrance music. Jeffrey Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Dicko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffrey Miller!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slow jab from Dicko misses its intended target.
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Dicko's front leg but catches the back leg as Dicko tries to avoid it.
Dicko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dicko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dicko blocks a leg kick.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dicko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Dicko slips the punch.
Dicko feinted with a counter takedown.
Dicko throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller.
Dicko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dicko scrambles back to his feet.
Miller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dicko loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Dicko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dicko.
Miller feints a counter 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!
Miller wants to slow Dicko down by chopping away at his legs.
Dicko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Miller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Dicko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Dicko's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicko throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dicko lands a jab to the head.
Dicko lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Miller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dicko backs up against the cage.
Dicko throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Miller.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dicko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dicko throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miller misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Dicko.
Miller throws a low kick but Dicko moves out of range easily.
Dicko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dicko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Dicko.
Dicko slips a straight right by Miller.
Dicko attempts a counter takedown but Miller avoids it well and moves away.
Dicko lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicko misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Dicko throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dicko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miller at a distance.
Dicko lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Dicko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dicko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dicko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Dicko throws a big shot that misses.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dicko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dicko.
Dicko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dicko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dicko.
Dicko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dicko throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Dicko avoids the body shot from Miller.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dicko jabs at Miller's body.
Dicko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miller lands with a slapping head kick.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Dicko.
Miller throws a head kick but Dicko moves out of range.
Dicko is looking for a counter combo.
Miller moves out of range as Dicko strikes.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dicko.
Miller scoring well with a low kick there.
Dicko staying out of range there.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dicko on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dicko scores with a one two! Miller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dicko throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dicko momentarily.
Dicko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Miller there.
Miller throws a nice head kick!
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dicko lands a leg kick that knocks Miller off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Dicko.
A good leg kick by Dicko.
Dicko moves out of range of the leg kick from Miller.
Dicko throws an off balance right hand
and Miller moves into the clinch.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Dicko improves position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Dicko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
Dicko lands with a light punch inside.
Dicko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeffrey Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Dicko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dicko motions for Miller to come forward. Dicko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dicko lands a jab to the nose.
That kick from Miller tenderised Dicko's leg. Dicko is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miller with a nice cross.
Dicko throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Dicko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dicko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dicko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller cracks the inside of Dicko's front leg.
Dicko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dicko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller lands the left hand.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dicko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dicko looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Dicko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dickos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Miller. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Miller.
Dicko lands a lovely overhand right.
Dicko is looking to score with low kicks.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Dicko attempts a counter takedown but Miller avoids it well and moves away.
The fighters circling - Dicko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dicko attempts a counter takedown but Miller avoids it well and moves away.
Miller throws a jab when Dicko was well out of range.
A big left from Dicko misses.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Dicko pushes him off.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jeffrey Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller misses with a hook. Dicko ducked under it nicely.
Miller checks the leg kick.
Miller only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dicko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dicko blocks a head kick by Miller.
Miller connects with a single shot there.
Dicko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dicko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miller misses with a leg kick.
Dicko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller jabs Dicko right on the nose. Dicko blinks but takes it well.
Dicko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dicko checks the leg kick.
Dicko looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Miller swings for the body but Dicko moves out of range.
Dicko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.
Miller slips a jab from Dicko.
A jab from Dicko misses.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dicko throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Dicko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dicko misses with a double jab.
Dicko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Miller finds it's target.
Miller thuds his shin into the meat of Dicko's side.
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Miller blocks a jab.
Dicko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dicko.
Dicko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dicko clobbers Miller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dicko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dicko thows a leg kick but Miller checks it
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab.
Dicko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dicko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller cracks Dicko with a good jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Dicko blocks the leg kick.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dicko manages to avoid it.
Dicko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dicko scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dicko.
Dicko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Miller moves away from the strike by Dicko.
Miller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dicko throws a head kick that misses.
Dicko looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Dicko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller takes a swing at Dicko's ribcage but misses.
Dicko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dicko throws a big counter combination but Miller scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeffrey Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Miller 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 Dicko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dicko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dicko swinging wildly here.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Dicko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Dicko throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dicko.
Miller misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dicko misses the target.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller checks the leg kick.
Dicko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miller cracks Dicko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dicko digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Dicko 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.
Dicko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Dicko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dicko ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller lands a leg kick that knocks Dicko off balance momentarily.
Dicko scores with a three punch combo!
Miller has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dicko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller jabs Dicko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dicko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicko misses with a low kick.
Miller connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Dicko.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Dicko throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller misses with a low kick as Dicko jumps back.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Dicko's head but Dicko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dicko gets tackled into the cage by Miller. Miller maintains the clinch.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Dicko managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Dicko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Dicko.
Dicko breaks from the clinch.
Dicko throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller throws out a loose jab but Dicko uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands with a hook. Dicko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Good work by Dicko as he checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Dicko's head back.
A leg kick checked by Miller.
Dicko throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Dicko connects with a looping right hand.
Dicko is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Miller avoids a kick to the body.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dicko swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Dicko lands with a right hand.
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller misses with a head kick.
Dicko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Miller defending well as Dicko loads up on a big left hand.
Miller lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dicko misses with a hook.
Dicko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dicko.
Dicko feinted with a counter takedown.
Dicko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.
Dicko thuds his right hand into Miller's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dicko scores with a one two! Miller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dicko scores with a jab to the head.
Dicko dodges the punch combination from Miller.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dicko avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller tries to clinch up but Dicko circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chico Dicko did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dicko throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dicko manages to avoid it.
It looked like Dicko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dicko missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dicko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dicko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Dicko throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Dicko throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dicko on the side of the head.
Miller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
Dicko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dicko.
Miller punishes Dicko's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dicko.
Dicko seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller tries a low kick but Dicko avoids it.
Miller throws a push kick but Dicko slaps the foot to one side.
Dicko throws a sloppy body shot
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Dicko lands a nice looking body shot.
Dicko misses with a low kick.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller throws the left hand but Dicko avoids the punch easily.
Miller moves out of range as Dicko strikes.
Miller scores with a head kick.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Dicko.
Miller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Miller wants to clinch up but Dicko keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dicko looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dicko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller throws a chopping leg kick but Dicko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Miller takes a swing at Dicko's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dicko, right into the meat.
Miller thumps Dicko with a low kick.
Miller throws a hook but Dicko blocks it.
Miller throws a leg kick but Dicko checks it.
Miller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dicko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dicko keeps the fight on the outside.
Dicko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dicko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dicko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Dicko tries to counter with a takedown but Miller is quick to defend against it.
Dicko blocks a head kick by Miller.
Dicko looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
Miller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dicko.
A big left from Miller misses.
Nice shot lands for Dicko.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Dicko misses.
Dicko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dicko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Dicko misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Miller.
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dicko.
Dicko blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dicko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice left hand lands by Dicko.
Miller pushes Dicko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dicko tries a knee to the head but Miller blocks it.
Jeffrey Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dicko looking to stall.
Dicko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dicko avoids it.
Dicko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dicko misses with a knee strike.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dicko is keeping busy.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Miller dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dicko misses with an uppercut
and Miller counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller blocks a low kick nicely.
Dicko connects with a right hand. Miller shakes it off.
Miller digs a good body shot into Dicko's ribs.
Miller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dicko. That did some damage!
Dicko swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Dicko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dicko swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Miller slips under a jab.
Dicko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Miller.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Dicko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Dicko moved out of range nicely.
Dicko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Miller under the eye.
Dicko keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Miller.
A jab from Miller does it's job there.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dicko moves away.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Dicko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Dicko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dicko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dicko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miller back to the cage. Dicko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller tries to score with a low kick but Dicko moves his leg out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dicko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dicko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Dicko lands with a slapping head kick.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dicko looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller wants to counter with a clinch but Dicko pushes him away.
Dicko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Miller. Beautiful body shot.
Dicko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dicko.
Dicko moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dicko. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dicko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dicko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dicko.
Dicko misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Miller.
Dicko connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Dicko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jeffrey Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller cracks Dicko with a good jab.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some wild striking there from Dicko.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dicko was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Dicko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
A big left from Dicko misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a leg kick that misses.
Dicko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dicko throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Miller. That snapped Dicko's head back.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller is looking to slow Dicko down with leg kicks.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Dicko.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dicko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Dicko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dicko misses with the body kick
and Miller counters with a head kick.
Miller looks to land a combination but Dicko avoids it well.
Dicko lands a nice shot that snaps Miller's head back.
Miller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chico Dicko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Dicko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Miller! Jeffrey Miller retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jeffrey Miller made sure he mentioned Walhalla Clothing (25 €/piece), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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