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Highland Challenge 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Young Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Young Bjj!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Boss misses.
It seemed like Bjj was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boss stuffs the takedown.
Boss scores with a nice strike.
Bjj shoots for a double leg takedown but Boss sprawls well. He's pushed Bjj's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boss tries to counter by clinching up but Bjj breaks away and moves out of range.
Bjj tries to keep at a distance but Boss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bjj wants to take the fight to the mat but Boss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roger Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Bjj.
Nice elbow from Boss.
Boss lands an elbow that stopped Bjj in his tracks for a moment.
Bjj tries to score a body lock takedown but Boss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Young Bjj has been cut.
Bjj tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bjj tries for a takedown but Boss manages to get underhooks.
Boss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bjj is trying to drag Boss to the mat but Boss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjj drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boss pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Boss misses.
Bjj closes the distance and clinches up with Boss, looking for a takedown. Bjj pushes Boss against the cage but Boss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Boss misses.
Bjj appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roger Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boss has closed the distance and engaged Bjj in a clinch.
Boss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bjj is working for takedown but Boss is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bjj is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boss is defending well.
Boss works on Bjj's body with a couple of short punches.
Bjj is trying to pull guard but Boss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bjj looks winded!
Bjj drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bjj goes for a takedown attempt but Boss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bjj.
Bjj wants to counter with a clinch but Boss pushes him away.
Boss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bjj on the side of the head.
Boss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boss pushes Bjj back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss lands an elbow inside that Bjj shrugs off.
Boss lands a damaging elbow.
Bjj fails to pull guard.
Bjj has Boss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boss creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bjj's defenses.
Bjj is trying to pull guard but Boss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boss lands an elbow just above Bjj 's eye.
Boss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bjj.
Bjj drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bjj tries to pull guard but Boss won't allow it.
Boss lands an elbow inside that Bjj shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boss.
Bjj takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boss prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss lands an elbow that stopped Bjj in his tracks for a moment.
Boss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boss lands an elbow inside.
Bjj can't get the takedown.
Boss lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Boss.
Boss is pressed up against the cage. Bjj has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Boss down to the mat. Boss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boss throws a shot from downtown. Bjj moves away and avoids it.
Boss moves into range and clinches up with Bjj.
Boss comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boss creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bjj's defenses.
Boss lands an elbow inside that Bjj shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boss lands with a left to the head.
Boss lands an elbow inside that Bjj shrugs off.
Bjj looking for a takedown.
Boss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bjj has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bjj fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boss lands an elbow that stopped Bjj in his tracks for a moment.
Boss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bjj takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boss.
Bjj is rocked!
Boss lands an elbow inside.
Bjj is still on wobbly legs! Can Boss finish him?
Bjj is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bjj seems to have recovered his senses.
Boss lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Boss.
Boss lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boss lands an elbow that stopped Bjj in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Boss.
Boss lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Boss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Young Bjj's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boss misses with a straight left.
Boss drives through and clinches with Bjj against the cage.
Bjj takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boss scores with a hook to the body.
Bjj tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Boss lands a body punch.
Bjj takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Boss.
Boss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bjj has Boss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boss lands an elbow just above Bjj 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Boss.
Bjj is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Boss.
Bjj wants to take the fight to the mat but Boss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roger Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Young Bjj.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boss.
Boss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjj takes an elbow to the temple.
Boss throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boss lands an elbow that stopped Bjj in his tracks for a moment.
Boss lands an elbow just above Bjj 's eye.
Boss lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bjj.
Boss lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Boss.
Boss is leaning against Bjj and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boss has Bjj pressed against the cage. He pushes Bjj back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Boss throws a beautiful elbow that sends Bjj crashing to the floor! Boss piles on the pressure with more strikes! Bjj is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Boss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woo Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DJ Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Woo Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kidd.
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Kidd throws a right and a left that Palmer avoids nicely.
Palmer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Palmer walks into a jab.
Kidd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Woo Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kidd throws a nice looking combination but Palmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Palmer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kidd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palmer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palmer walks into a straight right hand from Kidd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Woo Kidd has been cut.
Kidd tries to move into range but Palmer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palmer.
Palmer dives in for a single leg takedown but Kidd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Palmer avoids them all with ease.
Palmer shoots for a takedown but Kidd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Kidd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kidd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palmer.
Kidd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kidd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Palmer rather than just go for the knockout.
Kidd connects with the punch.
Palmer throws a body shot but no joy.
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kidd manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd avoids the body shot from Palmer.
Kidd throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd misses with a double jab.
Palmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palmer misses with a body shot.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmer.
Kidd lands with an overhand left.
Palmer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Palmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Palmer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Palmer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kidd lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Palmer backs up against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palmer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Palmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kidd.
Palmer moves forwards but Kidd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good shot there by Kidd.
Kidd connects with a looping right hand.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kidd.
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Palmer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kidd swings for the body but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer avoids the body shot from Kidd.
Palmer attempts a counter takedown but Kidd avoids it well and moves away.
Kidd misses with a hook. Palmer ducked under it nicely.
Palmer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Palmer moves out of range as Kidd strikes.
Kidd takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been informed that Kidd has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd misses with a hook.
Palmer throws a big shot that misses.
Palmer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Palmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kidd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kidd is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Palmer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kidd slaps away a takedown attempt from Palmer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woo Kidd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kidd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kidd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Palmer manages to avoid it.
Kidd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palmer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woo Kidd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Woo Kidd's cut.
That's time! Palmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Palmer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kidd misses the target.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Palmer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kidd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Kidd does no damage.
Kidd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palmer attempts a counter takedown but Kidd avoids it well and moves away.
Kidd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kidd throws a combination that misses
and Palmer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Palmer.
Palmer looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kidd keeping full guard, as Palmer tries to pass.
Palmer pushing down on Kidd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Palmer trying to pass the guard but Kidd defending well.
Palmer wants to control but Kidd is keeping him busy.
Palmer works his way into side control.
Kidd is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kidd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Palmer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kidd wants to control but Palmer postures up.
Palmer is looking to take a break and control but Kidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palmer has hold of Kidd's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kidd seems comfortable defending it but Palmer has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kidd is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kidd is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Palmer couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DJ Palmer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jet Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie MacDuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jet Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Archie MacDuff!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDuff walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Force.
MacDuff throws a body shot but no joy.
MacDuff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDuff.
Force tries a head kick but it misses.
Force takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacDuff misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Force on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
MacDuff takes a swing at Force's ribcage but misses.
MacDuff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Force manages to avoid it.
Force throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Force misses with a head kick.
MacDuff scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDuff lands a slapping body shot.
Force avoids the body shot from MacDuff.
Force scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Force is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacDuff.
MacDuff avoids the head kick by Force.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by MacDuff.
MacDuff scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Force.
MacDuff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
MacDuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Force is just out of range.
Force with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacDuff to score with a decent uppercut.
MacDuff closes the distance and clinches.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Force misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacDuff throws an elbow but misses.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it misses.
MacDuff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it misses.
MacDuff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Force tries to work over MacDuff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacDuff blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
Force dodges an elbow strike from MacDuff.
Still in the clinch, MacDuff scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacDuff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by MacDuff.
MacDuff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Force looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force swings wildly with an uppercut but MacDuff uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDuff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacDuff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Force's brow.
Force blocks the elbow strike.
Force misses with some punches.
Force avoids the elbow strike from MacDuff, against the cage.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacDuff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Force's brow.
MacDuff pushes off an throws an elbow but Force leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MacDuff throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacDuff pushes off an throws an elbow but Force leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
MacDuff pushes off an throws an elbow but Force leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Force tries to land knees in the clinch but MacDuff avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacDuff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Force's brow.
Force misses with some punches.
MacDuff throws an elbow that misses.
Force works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it misses.
MacDuff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Force avoids the elbow strike from MacDuff, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDuff misses with an elbow over the top.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacDuff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Force's brow.
MacDuff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force blocks the elbow strike.
MacDuff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacDuff.
MacDuff misses with an elbow strike.
Force lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Force blocks the elbow strike.
MacDuff lands an elbow that stopped Force in his tracks for a moment.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Force blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacDuff throws an elbow but misses.
MacDuff blocks an uppercut.
MacDuff throws an elbow that misses.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
MacDuff blocking some punches.
MacDuff misses with an elbow over the top.
MacDuff lands an elbow inside that Force shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Force blocks an elbow strike from MacDuff.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
MacDuff throws an elbow that misses.
Force gets through MacDuff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacDuff scores with a shoulder strike.
MacDuff lands an elbow that stopped Force in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacDuff.
Force swings wildly with an uppercut but MacDuff uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDuff lands a body punch in the clinch.
Force is breathing heavily.
MacDuff lands an elbow that stopped Force in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jet Force has been cut.
MacDuff pushes off an throws an elbow but Force leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacDuff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Force's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacDuff throws an elbow but misses.
MacDuff lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacDuff throws an elbow but misses.
MacDuff avoiding damage as Force throws knees to the body.
MacDuff throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Force tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacDuff avoids it.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
MacDuff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force takes an elbow to the forehead.
Force missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie MacDuff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Force's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MacDuff cracks a nice hook into Force's ribs.
Force misses with a straight right.
Force scores with a head kick. MacDuff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Force takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Force tries to clinch but MacDuff is having none of it.
MacDuff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Archie MacDuff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacDuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacDuff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacDuff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacDuff is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Force rather than just go for the knockout.
MacDuff cracks a nice hook into Force's ribs.
A jab from MacDuff does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDuff scores with a body shot.
MacDuff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jet Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacDuff moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacDuff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDuff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Force takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
MacDuff avoids the head kick by Force.
MacDuff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacDuff moves into the clinch.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacDuff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Force's brow.
Force takes an elbow to the temple.
Force trying to land knees to the body.
MacDuff lands a damaging elbow.
Force avoids a wild elbow strike from MacDuff.
Force avoids the elbow strike from MacDuff, against the cage.
Force blocks the elbow strike.
MacDuff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacDuff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacDuff misses with an elbow over the top.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Force blocks an elbow strike from MacDuff.
MacDuff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Force working aggressively here.
Force avoids the elbow strike from MacDuff, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacDuff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Force's brow.
Force avoids the elbow strike from MacDuff, against the cage.
MacDuff misses with an elbow strike.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by MacDuff.
Force dodges an elbow strike from MacDuff.
Force dodges an elbow strike from MacDuff.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it misses.
MacDuff blocks an uppercut.
Force tries to throw a body punch but MacDuff avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage.
MacDuff throws an elbow that misses.
MacDuff blocking some punches.
MacDuff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Force misses with a body punch.
Force lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacDuff or not.
Force lands with a short shot to the head.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
Force fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for MacDuff. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by MacDuff.
Force blocks an elbow strike from MacDuff.
Force lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDuff backwards.
Force lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MacDuff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as MacDuff controls his hands.
MacDuff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Archie MacDuff seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Force.
A short uppercut from Force.
MacDuff blocking some punches.
Force throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacDuffs head.
MacDuff avoiding damage as Force throws knees to the body.
Force blocks an elbow strike from MacDuff.
MacDuff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Force lands a shoulder strike.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacDuff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Force's brow.
MacDuff avoiding damage as Force throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Force is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacDuff is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDuff blocks an uppercut.
Force tries to land knees in the clinch but MacDuff avoids the damage to the body.
Force blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by MacDuff.
MacDuff throws an elbow that misses.
MacDuff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, MacDuff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Force's brow.
Force avoids the elbow strike from MacDuff, against the cage.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it misses.
Force misses with a body punch.
Force can't find room to land a body shot as MacDuff controls the action.
MacDuff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Force has a couple of punches blocked by MacDuff.
Force blocks an elbow strike from MacDuff.
Force avoids the elbow strike from MacDuff, against the cage.
Force tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacDuff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Force avoids a wild elbow strike from MacDuff.
Force tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacDuff avoids it.
MacDuff avoiding damage as Force throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie MacDuff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jet Force's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Force keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for MacDuff. That snapped Force's head back.
Nice jab there from MacDuff.
MacDuff 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.
MacDuff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDuff.
MacDuff connects with a body shot that sends Force's belly button to the back.
Force ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Force keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacDuff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDuff.
MacDuff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Force wants to clinch.
MacDuff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Force sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Force appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDuff misses with the combination.
Force is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacDuff. Force does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacDuff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Force.
MacDuff takes a swing at Force's ribcage but misses.
Force lands with a shot to the body.
Force doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Force tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MacDuff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacDuff! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by MacDuff.
MacDuff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacDuff uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Force.
Force tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDuff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Force counters with a head kick. That will keep MacDuff thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
MacDuff swings for the body but Force moves out of range.
MacDuff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacDuff takes a swing at Force's ribcage but misses.
Force lands the left hand.
MacDuff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDuff.
Nice body punch from MacDuff.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Force throws a sloppy head kick
and MacDuff counters with a left to the body.
MacDuff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacDuff scores with a nice head shot.
Force misses with a head kick.
Jet Force has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Force misses with a looping right.
MacDuff cracks a nice hook into Force's ribs.
Force throws a head kick but MacDuff moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force avoids the body shot from MacDuff.
MacDuff misses with an uppercut. Force saw that one coming.
Force tries a head kick but it misses.
Force keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Force takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MacDuff lands a nice looking body shot.
MacDuff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Force doesn't seem bothered though.
Force with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacDuff to score with a decent uppercut.
Force lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
MacDuff cracks a nice hook into Force's ribs.
MacDuff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacDuff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacDuff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force throws a jab but it's blocked by MacDuff.
MacDuff now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MacDuff looks to score with a jab to the body but Force is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacDuff throws a body punch but Force moves out of range.
MacDuff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacDuff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Force momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for MacDuff.
Force tries a head kick but it misses.
MacDuff misses the shot to the body.
Force doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Force ducks under a wild hook from MacDuff.
Force takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Force takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from MacDuff finds it's way through Force's defenses.
Archie MacDuff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacDuff connects with a body shot that sends Force's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archie MacDuff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well MacDuff has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie MacDuff!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Sinlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen Peter Gabriel - The Rhythm Of The Heat as his entrance music. Slade Wilson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pat Sinlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson connects with a body shot that sends Sinlet's belly button to the back.
Wilson clobbers Sinlet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sinlet shoots and misses
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Sinlet is looking for a counter combo.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilson scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinlet is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sinlet half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wilson connects with a body shot that sends Sinlet's belly button to the back.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sinlet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sinlet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sinlet momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot.
Sinlet fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sinlet eats them both and turns towards Wilson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wilson with a jab.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
Wilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sinlet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sinlet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sinlet tries to clinch up
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilson works over Sinlet's head and body with a nice combination.
Sinlet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a series of strikes that have Sinlet backpedaling.
Nice uppercut there from Wilson.
Wilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wilson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Good shot there by Wilson.
Slade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilson scores with a jab. Sinlet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sinlet clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Sinlet keeps him there for the moment.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Sinlet has him pressed against the cage.
Sinlet is trying to pull guard but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Sinlet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinlet has Wilson pressed against the cage, preventing Wilson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinlet jumps guard but Wilson stands there with Sinlet around his waist. Sinlet gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sinlet is breathing heavily.
Wilson cracks Sinlet with a nice body shot.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Sinlet.
Sinlet wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Wilson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sinlet won't allow it.
Sinlet jumps guard.
Wilson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sinlet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson is stalling in the full guard.
Wilson stands and steps away. Sinlet gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sinlet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sinlet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sinlet goes for a double leg but Wilson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilson continues to drive forward.
Sinlet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sinlet back to the cage. Wilson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sinlet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sinlet shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
Sinlet looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Sinlet's body. Sinlet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sinlet eats them both and turns towards Wilson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wilson throws a series of strikes that have Sinlet backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Wilson both land. Nice combination.
Wilson stalks Sinlet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sinlet's face. Sinlet staggers backwards, shaken.
Sinlet tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson scores with a three punch combo!
Wilson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sinlet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sinlet is looking to clinch.
Wilson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wilson cracks a nice hook into Sinlet's ribs.
Sinlet closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilson did well to prevent Sinlet getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson is refusing to be controlled, as Sinlet sits in half guard.
Wilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sinlet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sinlet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sinlet presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A hook to the body from Wilson.
Sinlet is trying to pull guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Sinlet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson wants to break free but Sinlet has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sinlet gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sinlet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sinlet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilson cracks Sinlet with an open hand slap.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sinlet back to the cage. Wilson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Wilson scores with a nice right hand.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab by Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Sinlet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson lands with a shot to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wilson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sinlet doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilson connects with the punch.
Wilson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sinlet eats them both and turns towards Wilson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wilson lands a two punch combo.
Wilson lands with a cross.
Pat Sinlet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinlet tries to move into range but Wilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Wilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson cracks Sinlet with an open hand slap.
Wilson works Sinlet's body with a nice hook.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body. Sinlet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Wilson jabs Sinlet right on the nose. Sinlet blinks but takes it well.
Sinlet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilson takes a swing at Sinlet's ribcage but misses.
Sinlet misses with a takedown attempt - Wilson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
Slade Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson throws a shot to the body.
Wilson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sinlet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilson but Wilson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilson cracks Sinlet with a good jab.
Wilson connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinlet takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinlet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sinlet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
Sinlet takes one to the side of the head.
Sinlet is rocked!
Good exchange - Wilson coming out on top.
Oh Sinlet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
Sinlet takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilson stalks Sinlet and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sinlet's face. Sinlet staggers backwards, shaken.
Wilson scores with a one two! Sinlet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson gets in close and tags Sinlet with a short punch that almost sends Sinlet to the mat! Oh Sinlet is in big trouble! He turns his back on Wilson, trying to create some distance but Wilson rushes him, striking wildly and Sinlet goes down! The referee tackles Wilson into the cage to end the fight! Wilson is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Wilson!
Slade Wilson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pyy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takakazu Nakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pekka Pyy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Takakazu Nakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamoto darts in trying to clinch
and Pyy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pyy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakamoto.
Nakamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamoto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pyy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamoto motions for Pyy to come forward. Nakamoto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pyy misses with the combination.
Nakamoto wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamoto wants to clinch.
Nakamoto tries to clinch up but Pyy circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Pyy, looking for a takedown. Nakamoto pushes Pyy against the cage but Pyy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyy takes the fight into the clinch.
Pyy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pyy.
Pyy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nakamoto's efforts to push away.
Pyy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pyy lands with a light punch inside.
Pyy stalls.
Pyy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Takakazu Nakamoto has been cut.
Pyy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pyy lands a shoulder strike.
Pyy presses Nakamoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamoto throws an elbow but it misses.
Pyy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Pyy on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pyy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pyy tries a body shot but Nakamoto blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Pyy.
Nakamoto looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pyy stops a takedown attempt from Nakamoto.
Pekka Pyy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takakazu Nakamoto.
Pyy works on Nakamoto's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Pyy as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Pyy.
Pyy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakamoto or not.
Pyy pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Pyy to work.
Pyy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pyy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pyy drops Nakamoto onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nakamoto is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nakamoto is rocked!
Pyy drops Nakamoto with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Nakamoto is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Pyy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Gouveia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimmo Kiiruna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimmo Kiiruna is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joao Gouveia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kimmo Kiiruna!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiiruna takes a swing at Gouveia's ribcage but misses.
Kiiruna misses with a wild body shot.
Gouveia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kiiruna throws a right hand that Gouveia ducks under and follows up with a left that Gouveia also avoids with ease.
Gouveia attempts a counter takedown but Kiiruna avoids it well and moves away.
Gouveia fails with the takedown.
Kiiruna darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kiiruna with a nice cross.
Gouveia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gouveia stalling.
Gouveia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kiiruna keeps working.
Gouveia decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouveia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kiiruna lands a nice shot to the body.
Gouveia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gouveia wants to clinch up but Kiiruna keeps it at a distance.
Kiiruna throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiiruna digs a good hook to Gouveia's body.
Gouveia is breathing heavily.
Kiiruna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gouveia was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiiruna.
Kiiruna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kiiruna closes the distance and pushes Gouveia back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiiruna.
Gouveia can't break the clinch.
Kiiruna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gouveia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kiiruna is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Gouveia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiiruna slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kiiruna lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kiiruna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gouveias head.
A nice left hand lands by Kiiruna.
Gouveia is rocked!
Kiiruna scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Gouveia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kiiruna lands an uppercut.
Kiiruna creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gouveia's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gouveia drops to his knees and Kiiruna pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimmo Kiiruna!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Imanari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Janus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Janus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bodyjar - Not The Same. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kazushi Imanari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugh Janus!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janus rushes Imanari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Imanari gets underhooks to prevent Janus's takedown attempt.
Janus keeps control of Imanari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Imanari wants a takedown but no success here.
Janus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Imanari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imanari trying to control the position but instead, Janus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Imanari into the cage.
Imanari is trying to maintain a safe position but Janus gets an underhook and turns Imanari into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari is pressed up against the cage. Janus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Imanari down to the mat. Imanari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Janus takes the fight into the clinch.
Janus is trying to trip Imanari. He has hold of a leg but Imanari is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Janus persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Imanari keeping full guard, as Janus tries to pass.
Imanari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Janus is aware though and is defending well.
Janus wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.
Janus is pushing down on Imanari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Imanari is fighting to maintain full guard but Janus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Janus is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Imanari is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janus wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.
Imanari looking for a guillotine here but Janus defends easily.
Janus wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.
Imanari trying to control the position here.
Imanari trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janus looking to pass the guard.
Janus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Imanari wants to sweep but no luck.
Janus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Imanari working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Janus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Janus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Imanari keeping full guard, as Janus tries to pass.
Janus drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Janus seems to have locked his on tight now - Imanari screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Janus, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hugh Janus!
Hugh Janus got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Lasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Stubb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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178 lbs
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179 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar Lasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Stubb!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stubb throws a shot to the body.
Stubb connects with a right hand. Lasson shakes it off.
Stubb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stubb sends Lasson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Stubb is motioning to the referee to let Lasson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lasson is rocked!
It looks like Gunnar Lasson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stubb fakes the body blow, causing Lasson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lasson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Stubb!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (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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25
197 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodney Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Queen.
Queen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Queen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Queen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson cracks Queen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Queen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jackson finish him?
Queen is rocked!
It looks like Oliver Queen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Queen is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Queen seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Queen avoids it well.
Queen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
Queen blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
And Queen responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Queen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Queen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson throws a hook but Queen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Queen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Queen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Queen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rodney Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Queen counters with a solid body kick.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Queen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Queen blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but Queen avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Queen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice defenses there by Queen.
Queen feints the counter takedown.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
Queen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Queen defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Queen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Queen's head but Queen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Queen counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Queen's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Queen moved out of range.
Queen blocks a head kick by Jackson.
And Queen responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses
and Queen counters with a solid body kick.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Queen is avoiding it.
And Queen responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Jackson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jackson throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Rodney Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Queen counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen is trying to counter with his kicks.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Queen avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Queen takes it in his stride.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Queen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Queen thinks about the counter body kick.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Queen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Queen is looking for the big counter here.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Queen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jackson has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Queen checks it
and Queen counters with a solid body kick.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Queen counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Queen's shoulder, as Queen tries to avoid the shot.
Queen with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson clobbers Queen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Queen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses
and Queen counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Queen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Rodney Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a solid body kick.
Jackson throws a lazy body kick
and Queen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson looks to throw a body kick
and Queen counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Queen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jackson with a body shot.
Queen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Queen moves his leg out of the way.
And Queen responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
And Queen responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Queen moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
Jackson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Queen counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Queen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Jackson wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Queen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Queen.
Queen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
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 Rodney Jackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oliver Queen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Queen moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Queen slips under a jab from Jackson.
Queen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jackson looks for the body kick but Queen saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Queen moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Queen.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Queen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Queen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Queen staying out of range there.
Queen moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
Queen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Queen counters with a body kick.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Queen slips the punch.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Queen counters with a nice kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a body punch but Queen moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Queen counters with a nice body kick.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Queen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
Oliver Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson digs a good hook to Queen's body.
Queen moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Queen counters with a good, hard body kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Queen sees coming a mile off.
Queen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
And Queen tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Queen counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen counters with a body kick.
Jackson misses with a shot to the body
and Queen counters with a body kick.
Rodney Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
A countering left hand to the body from Queen misses.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Queen blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
Queen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jackson motions for Queen to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Queen responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Queen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Jackson!
Rodney Jackson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mel Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Crawley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawley has chosen Barbarian Overlords - The Ambassador as his entrance music. Charles Crawley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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25
217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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211 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mel Gordon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Crawley!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Crawley.
Crawley just misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Mel Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Crawley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Gordon looks to clinch
and Crawley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Crawley keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Crawley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon has closed the distance and engaged Crawley in a clinch.
Crawley blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crawley's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawley circles away.
Crawley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gordon walks into a straight right hand from Crawley.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Crawley pushes him off.
Gordon darts in and clinches Crawley up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Crawley wants to get back to striking at distance but Gordon won't allow it.
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Crawley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crawley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crawley looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
Crawley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawley throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Crawley swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Crawley throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Crawley circles away and keeps his distance.
Crawley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gordon with a body shot.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon wants to clinch but Crawley slips to the side
and Crawley counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice straight punches there by Crawley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crawley.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crawley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gordon's head backwards.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Crawley pushes him off.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Crawley circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crawley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Crawley pushes him off.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Gordon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crawley dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawley blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawley dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Crawley dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawley blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Crawley takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Charles Crawley has been cut.
Gordon misses with an elbow strike.
Crawley tries to break the clinch but Gordon is controlling the position.
Crawley breaks the clinch.
Crawley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Crawley.
Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crawley.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawley circles away.
Gordon tries to clinch but Crawley moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Crawley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crawley.
It looks like Mel Gordon has been cut.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Crawley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gordon takes one to the side of the head.
Crawley misses with an uppercut.
Gordon tries to clinch but Crawley moves out of range.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch but Crawley moves out of range.
Gordon wants to clinch
and Crawley counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Crawley.
Gordon darts in trying to clinch
and Crawley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Crawley misses the target.
Gordon wants to clinch
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawley lands a glancing blow to the side of Gordon's head.
Crawley tries to bum rush Gordon with a series of wild strikes but Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gordon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Crawley manages to circle out of the way.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crawley throws a jab when Gordon was well out of range.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Crawley circles away and keeps his distance.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Crawley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Gordon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crawley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crawley throws a counter combo.
Crawley throws a big shot that misses.
Crawley lands with a nice body punch.
Gordon defending well as Crawley loads up on a big left hand.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawley throws a hook but Gordon blocks it.
Crawley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawley circles away.
Charles Crawley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gordon walks into a jab.
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gordon takes one on the button.
Mel Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon moves out of range as Crawley strikes.
Crawley missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gordon pushes Crawley up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Crawley.
Gordon keeps control of Crawley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crawley dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Crawley lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crawley's brow.
Gordon lands a nice elbow.
Gordon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice elbow from Gordon.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawley breaks the clinch.
Crawley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
Gordon moves into the clinch successfully.
Crawley avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Crawley swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Crawley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Crawley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gordon tries to clinch but Crawley moves away
and Crawley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gordon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crawley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gordon tries to clinch but Crawley is having none of it.
Crawley misses with an uppercut.
Gordon tries to counter by clinching up but Crawley breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Crawley misses.
Some wild striking there from Crawley.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crawley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Crawley.
Gordon tries to clinch but Crawley moves out of range.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crawley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Crawley circles away.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Crawley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon tries to clinch but Crawley is having none of it.
Crawley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Crawley is avoiding it.
Crawley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Crawley circles away and keeps his distance.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Crawley circles away.
As Gordon backs off Crawley throws a huge counter combo but Gordon manages to avoid it all.
Gordon slips under a jab.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Crawley circles away and keeps his distance.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crawley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Crawley pushes him off.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Crawley circles away.
A jab from Crawley misses.
Gordon slips under a jab from Crawley.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Crawley.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawley circles away.
A big left from Crawley misses.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crawley throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawley throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Gordon darts in trying to clinch
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
Crawley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Crawley circles away.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Crawley circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crawley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gordon scrambles back to his feet.
Crawley swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crawley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice side step and Crawley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Crawley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Crawley pushes him off.
Gordon slips under a jab from Crawley.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crawley misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crawley lands with a good body shot.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon drops his hands momentarily and Crawley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Crawley throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Crawley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawley circles away.
Crawley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawley throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawley throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Crawley really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Crawley scores with a one two! Gordon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gordon slips under a jab from Crawley.
Gordon slips a straight right by Crawley.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Crawley is avoiding it.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon tries to clinch but Crawley is having none of it.
Gordon has managed to clinch.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gordon moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crawley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gordon.
Crawley is struggling to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crawley's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Crawley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Crawley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crawley avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crawley's defenses.
Crawley avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the cage.
Crawley blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gordon lands an elbow inside that Crawley shrugs off.
Crawley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gordon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gordon keeps control of Crawley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crawley blocks an elbow strike.
Gordon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Crawley's defenses.
Mel Gordon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crawley tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Crawley back against the cage.
Crawley tries to stall but Gordon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawley dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Crawley dodges an elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Crawley stalling in the clinch.
Crawley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gordon throws an elbow but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but Crawley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crawley manages to break the clinch.
Gordon tries to clinch
enabling Crawley to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon tries to clinch there but Crawley circles away.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crawley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gordon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Crawley counters with a nice uppercut.
Crawley misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Crawley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Crawley is avoiding it.
Gordon tries to clinch but Crawley moves out of range.
Gordon tries to clinch but Crawley is having none of it.
Gordon tries to clinch but Crawley moves away
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Crawley pushes him off.
Crawley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon tries to clinch but Crawley moves away
and Crawley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Crawley pushes him off.
Gordon is looking to clinch.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Crawley circles away.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crawley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crawley thuds his right hand into Gordon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crawley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Crawley circles away.
Gordon closes the distance but Crawley moves to the side
and Crawley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gordon tries to clinch
and Crawley counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Crawley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Crawley dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawley! But no joy.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crawley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crawley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon wants to clinch
enabling Crawley to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crawley.
Gordon wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Crawley keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Crawley does it's job there.
Crawley keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab by Crawley.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gordon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crawley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon tries to clinch but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley keeps the fight on the outside.
Crawley loads up on a big right hand but Gordon slips the punch.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crawley! But no joy.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gordon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crawley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gordon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crawley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mel Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawley looking to stall.
Crawley breaks from the clinch.
Gordon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crawley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Crawley keeps it at a distance.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Gordon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Crawley is avoiding it.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crawley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice jab there from Crawley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to clinch there but Crawley circles away.
Crawley throws out a counter right but Gordon avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Gordon.
It seemed like Crawley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Crawley.
Crawley scores with a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon slips under a jab.
Crawley misses with a body shot.
Gordon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crawley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Crawley misses.
Gordon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crawley throws out the jab.
Gordon tries to clinch but Crawley moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Gordon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gordon darts in and clinches Crawley up against the cage.
Crawley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Crawley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Crawley avoids them all with ease.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Crawley keeps it at a distance.
Gordon wants to clinch up but Crawley keeps it at a distance.
Crawley slips a straight right by Gordon.
Gordon takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Crawley throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Crawley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Crawley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crawley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 44:50
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Crawley!
Charles Crawley is the new light heavyweight champion!
Charles Crawley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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