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EVO 195: Self Made PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chan-Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung comes to the cage accompanied by Waiting Room. Gajewski has chosen Mobb Deep - Survival of the Fittest as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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141 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Chan-Sung Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Gajewski. That snapped Jung's head back.
Jung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gajewski is fending him off so far but Jung persists. Nope, Gajewski circles away and we're back to standing.
Jung throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gajewski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gajewski is looking to clinch but Jung is avoiding it.
Jung thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gajewski throws the kick towards the body but Jung avoids it.
Gajewski misses with a leg kick
letting Jung counter with a right hand.
Gajewski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gajewski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jung counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gajewski's knee momentarily.
A jab from Jung does it's job there.
Gajewski fakes the leg kick and cracks Jung in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gajewski lands a nice looking body kick.
Jung misses with a kick to the body
and Gajewski counters with a nice uppercut.
Jung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gajewski.
Gajewski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jung blocks a body shot from Gajewski.
Jung has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gajewski is trying to keep an underhook but Jung manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gajewski tries to roll over but Jung keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski gets back to full guard.
Gajewski is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jung is looking to work some ground and pound but Gajewski has wrist control.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gajewski is keeping the position for now.
Jung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jung throws a strike but Gajewski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jung can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gajewski controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gajewski counters with a right hand to the body.
Gajewski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gajewski thumps Jung with a low kick.
Jung scores with a nice right hand.
Gajewski tries a head kick but it misses.
Jung ducks right into an uppercut from Gajewski.
A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target.
Andrzej Gajewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jung throws a leg kick but Gajewski moved away.
Gajewski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jung.
Gajewski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jung under the eye.
Jung throws a lazy right hand but Gajewski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gajewski doesn't manage to clinch there - Jung circles away.
Jung scores with a kick to the body.
Gajewski forces Jung back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski is working Jung over against the cage.
Gajewski lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gajewski fails to land.
Jung misses with a punch on the inside.
Gajewski can't find room to land a body shot as Jung controls the action.
Jung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gajewski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jung scores with a shoulder strike.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gajewski misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Jung.
A nice left hand lands by Jung.
Gajewski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gajewski backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Gajewski fails to land.
Gajewski is trying to maintain a safe position but Jung gets an underhook and turns Gajewski into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski swings wildly with an uppercut but Jung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gajewski lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jung misses with the head strike.
Gajewski misses with a punch on the inside.
Gajewski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gajewski tries to stall but Jung uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gajewski throws a head punch that misses.
Gajewski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Gajewski.
Jung blocking some punches.
Gajewski tries to throw a body punch but Jung avoids it by throwing Gajewski back against the cage.
Gajewski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jung gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Gajewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrzej Gajewski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gajewski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jung misses with a low kick.
Gajewski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jung thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gajewski if he has to take too many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Jung checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gajewski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gajewski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jung pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gajewski is out of range and Jung settles back down.
Jung throws a head kick that misses.
Gajewski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good leg kick by Jung there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gajewski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gajewski lunges at Jung with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jung's hand.
Jung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung misses with a hook
and Gajewski counters with a left and a right that stings Jung.
Gajewski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jung takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jung bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung throws a push kick but Gajewski slaps the foot to one side.
Gajewski throws a front kick that sends Jung stumbling back into the cage.
Jung moves out of range as Gajewski strikes.
Gajewski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gajewski thumps Jung with a low kick.
Good exchange - Gajewski coming out on top.
Gajewski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Gajewski.
Jung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gajewski tries to land a leg kick but Jung saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jung misses the target.
Jung throws the kick towards the body but Gajewski avoids it.
Jung checks a low kick from Gajewski.
Jung lands a head shot.
Jung throws a shot from downtown. Gajewski moves away and avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gajewski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gajewski connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski thumps Jung with a low kick.
Gajewski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jung.
Gajewski misses with a wild body shot.
Jung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gajewski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jung closes the distance and clinches up with Gajewski, looking for a takedown. Jung pushes Gajewski against the cage but Gajewski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Gajewski.
Jung fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gajewski checks it well.
Jung tries a head kick but it misses.
Jung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung misses with a looping right.
Gajewski lands an overhand right.
Gajewski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jung is rocked!
Jung looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gajewski is pressing down on Jung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski controlling the position.
Jung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jung throwing strikes from guard but Gajewski blocks nicely.
Jung postures up.
Gajewski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jung trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gajewski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Jung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gajewski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jung wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jung looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gajewski has picked Jung up and slammed him! Jung can't keep hold of the triangle and Gajewski manages to pass to side control!
Gajewski wants to control for a moment but Jung uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gajewski is taking a breather. Jung says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jung looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gajewski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jung is staying active underneath Gajewski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Gajewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jung tries to land a front kick but Gajewski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gajewski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gajewski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jung makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jung moves out of range of the body kick from Gajewski.
Andrzej Gajewski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Gajewski there.
Jung thumps Gajewski with a low kick.
Gajewski checks a low kick from Jung.
Gajewski cracks Jung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jung looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gajewski scores with a body shot.
Gajewski moves into range and clinches up with Jung.
Gajewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jung wants a takedown but no success here.
Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jung misses with a body punch.
Gajewski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gajewski tries a body shot but Jung blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gajewski.
Gajewski struggles to land a body shot inside as Jung controls his hands.
Gajewski misses with a body punch.
Gajewski takes a shot to the head.
Gajewski is working Jung over against the cage.
Jung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jung gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Gajewski to counter with a crisp jab.
Jung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gajewski's head.
Gajewski 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.
Jung misses with a leg kick
and Gajewski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jung tries a head kick but it misses.
Gajewski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gajewski throws a combination that misses
and Jung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gajewski's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung wants to pass the guard but Gajewski is keeping the position.
Gajewski looking for a sweep. Not yet Gajewski, not yet.
Chan-Sung Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan-Sung Jung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jung is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gajewski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gajewski has escaped and now he's on top!
Jung is looking for a triangle here but Gajewski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gajewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jung keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung is looking for a sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jung looks for the body kick but Gajewski saw that one coming.
Jung tries to clinch there but Gajewski circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Gajewski there.
Gajewski connects with a single shot there.
Jung takes one to the side of the head.
Gajewski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung takes one to the side of the head.
Gajewski slips under a jab.
Gajewski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jung drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gajewski sprawls and moves away.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gajewski sprawls well. Gajewski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
Jung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gajewski scores with a decent looking hook.
Andrzej Gajewski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gajewski lands a nice shot that snaps Jung's head back.
Oh Jung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gajewski cracks Jung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gajewski scores with a leg kick.
Jung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gajewski lands a really nice looking cross but Jung seems unphased.
Gajewski cracks Jung with a hook to the temple - Jung is on wobbly legs here! Gajewski swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jung falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Gajewski wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andrzej Gajewski!
Andrzej Gajewski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boitsoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tat Moh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boitsoff comes to the cage accompanied by My Domination. Dmitry Boitsoff has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boitsoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tat Moh!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boitsoff takes a step back to recover.
Boitsoff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boitsoff misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Moh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moh misses with a series of wild punches.
Moh thuds his right hand into Boitsoff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Dmitry Boitsoff has been cut.
Boitsoff shoots in and gets a takedown into Moh's guard.
Boitsoff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boitsoff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boitsoff is aware though and is defending well.
Moh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boitsoff doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boitsoff manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boitsoff trying to control but Moh is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh wants to sweep here but Boitsoff controlling him for the moment.
Boitsoff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boitsoff passes into half guard.
Moh is trying to maintain the position but Boitsoff is very close to passing his half guard.
Moh manages to get to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boitsoff's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boitsoff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boitsoff momentarily.
Boitsoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moh connects with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Moh.
Boitsoff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moh is fending him off so far but Boitsoff persists. Nope, Moh circles away and we're back to standing.
Moh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boitsoffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A combination from Boitsoff does no damage.
Moh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boitsoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moh lands a leg kick that knocks Boitsoff off balance momentarily.
Boitsoff misses with a body shot.
Moh cracks Boitsoff with a good jab.
Boitsoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moh clinches with his opponent.
Boitsoff has picked Moh up - he's going for a ride! Boitsoff dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boitsoff is trying to control. Moh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boitsoff is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moh sees it coming and defends easily.
Moh regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boitsoff manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boitsoff looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moh working some strikes from top position.
Moh looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boitsoff isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moh stacks Boitsoff on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moh!
Moh working the ground and pound from side control.
Boitsoff struggling a bit here.
Boitsoff tries to bench press Moh off him but Moh keeps the position.
Moh advances to mount.
Moh landing punches.
Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is getting worse.
Moh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tat Moh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitry Boitsoff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moh lands with a cross.
Boitsoff misses with an uppercut. Moh saw that one coming.
Moh misses with a wild body shot.
Boitsoff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moh slips under a jab.
Moh wants to counter the offense by Boitsoff and move into the clinch position.
Moh moves away from the strike by Boitsoff.
Boitsoff throws a head kick but Moh moves out of range.
Boitsoff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moh.
Boitsoff half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moh throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Moh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Boitsoff.
Moh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boitsoff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsoff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moh on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Moh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moh.
Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boitsoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moh scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh tries to clinch there but Boitsoff circles away.
Boitsoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moh tries to avoid it but Boitsoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moh to the ground. Moh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moh clinches.
Moh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boitsoff is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moh tries to throw a body punch but Boitsoff avoids it by throwing Moh back against the cage.
Boitsoff will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moh up against the cage.
Boitsoff takes a shot to the head.
Moh scores with a shoulder strike.
Moh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boitsoff is looking to control Moh's arms but Moh gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boitsoff has his back to the cage.
Moh misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Moh.
Moh misses with a body punch.
Boitsoff tries to pull guard but Moh won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Moh scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boitsoff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boitsoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boitsoff backwards.
Moh throws a punch but it's blocked by Boitsoff.
Boitsoff is trying to force a seperation but Moh has the dominant position.
Moh gets through Boitsoff's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moh lands a left hand.
Jeez, Dmitry Boitsoff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Moh prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Moh.
Moh scores with a shoulder strike.
Moh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Moh fails to land.
Moh can't find room to land a body shot as Boitsoff controls the action.
Boitsoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moh smiles and moves away.
Moh drops Boitsoff with a left right combo! Moh follows him down to the ground into side control.
Boitsoff is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dmitry Boitsoff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tat Moh!
Tat Moh took some time post fight to say the following; 'We are told that talent creates its own opportunities. Yet, it sometimes seems that intense desire creates not only its own opportunities, but its own talents, as well.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilafat Urskilz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azure kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War, War Never Changes. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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135 lbs
46 - 14 - 1 |
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164 cm
32
143 lbs
25 - 14 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mr Azure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ilafat Urskilz!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urskilz throws a sloppy head kick and Azure moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Urskilz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Azure ducks under a wild hook from Urskilz.
Urskilz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Urskilz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Urskilz duly obliges.
Urskilz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Azure misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Urskilz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Azure lands an impressive looking overhand right. Urskilz doesn't seem phased though.
Urskilz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Urskilz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Azure on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azure walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urskilz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urskilz misses with a looping right.
Urskilz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Azure scores with a nice body kick.
Urskilz scores with a head kick. Azure tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Azure throws a low kick, looking for Urskilz's leg but Urskilz calmly moves out of range.
Azure connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urskilz checks a low kick from Azure.
Urskilz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Azure takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urskilz. Azure does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Azure, right into the meat.
Urskilz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urskilz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azure has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Azure misses the shot to the body.
Azure is looking to slow Urskilz down with leg kicks.
Urskilz connects with a body shot that sends Azure's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urskilz.
Azure is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Urskilz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Urskilz throws a big shot that misses.
Urskilz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Urskilz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Urskilz connects with a solid leg kick.
Azure misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azure loads up on a big right hand but Urskilz slips the punch.
Urskilz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Urskilz needs to keep his hands up - Azure had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Azure.
Urskilz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Urskilz throws a hook but Azure blocks it.
Urskilz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azure.
Urskilz throws a low kick, looking for Azure's leg but Azure calmly moves out of range.
Azure throws a hook but Urskilz avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azure. Urskilz does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azure.
Urskilz takes one on the button.
Urskilz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azure.
Azure goes for a double leg but Urskilz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Urskilz continues to drive forward.
Azure changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urskilz tries to score with a low kick but Azure moves his leg out of the way.
Azure appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Azure lands a nice looking body kick.
Urskilz misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Urskilz misses.
Azure avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Azure.
Urskilz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Urskilz throws a leg kick but Azure checks it.
Azure tries to counter with a takedown but Urskilz is quick to defend against it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some bone on bone action there as Azure checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Azure avoids the head kick by Urskilz.
Urskilz connects with a body shot.
Urskilz moves out of range as Azure strikes.
Urskilz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Azure misses the shot to the body.
Urskilz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Azure throws a leg kick but Urskilz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Urskilz.
Urskilz throws out a loose jab but Azure uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azure blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Azure checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Azure with a hook.
Urskilz throws a lazy right hand but Azure sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urskilz scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Azure, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azure shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Urskilz pinned against the cage. Urskilz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Urskilz drops his hands momentarily and Azure takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Urskilz is looking to clinch but Azure is avoiding it.
Azure lands with a right hand.
A solid body kick from Urskilz.
Good work by Urskilz as he checks the leg kick.
That kick from Azure tenderised Urskilz's leg. Urskilz is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Urskilz misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urskilz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Urskilz throws a low kick, looking for Azure's leg but Azure calmly moves out of range.
Azure darts in looking for a takedown but Urskilz gets double underhooks and turns Azure into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Azure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urskilz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Azure. Azure obviously looking to wear him down.
Urskilz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ilafat Urskilz will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Azure throws a leg kick but Urskilz checks it.
Urskilz lands a high kick!
Azure lands a leg kick that knocks Urskilz off balance momentarily.
Azure misses with a straight right.
Urskilz misses with a head kick.
Azure half committed to a counter leg kick.
Urskilz throws a shot from downtown. Azure moves away and avoids it.
Urskilz wants to slow Azure down by chopping away at his legs.
Urskilz gets a clinch.
Urskilz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Azure manages to break the clinch.
Urskilz tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Azure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urskilz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azure.
Urskilz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Urskilz just misses with a punch to the body.
Azure attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Urskilz throws a head kick that Azure semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azure throws a leg kick but Urskilz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Urskilz finds it's way through Azure's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urskilz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Urskilz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and Urskilz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urskilz wants to land a leg kick but Azure is out of range.
Urskilz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Azure lands with a short shot to the head.
Urskilz misses with a body punch.
Urskilz working aggressively here.
Azure misses with some punches.
Urskilz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Urskilz prevents a body shot from Azure.
Azure blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urskilz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urskilz trying to land knees to the body.
Urskilz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Urskilz prevents a body shot from Azure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azure misses with some punches.
Urskilz throws a punch but it's blocked by Azure.
Urskilz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Azure escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urskilz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azure counters with a leg kick.
Urskilz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urskilz fails to land with a series of punches.
Azure scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Azure displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urskilz throws out the jab.
Urskilz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azure.
Urskilz throws a push kick but Azure slaps the foot to one side.
Azure smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Azure dodges the punch combination from Urskilz.
Azure looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Urskilz!
Urskilz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urskilz is looking to regain half guard here but Azure keeps moving and retains side control.
Azure moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urskilz sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Azure prevents Urskilz from improving his position.
Azure thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Urskilz trying to hold on to Azure's head to control him but Azure postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Azure is trying to control the action in half guard but Urskilz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Azure throws a shot from downtown. Urskilz moves away and avoids it.
Urskilz scores with a hook to the body. Azure takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Azure with a hook.
Azure lands with an overhand left.
Urskilz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Azure blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Urskilz fails to land.
Urskilz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Azure swings wildly with an uppercut but Urskilz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urskilz blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Urskilz.
Azure being controlled against the cage.
Urskilz misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ilafat Urskilz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Azure with that takedown attempt.
Urskilz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Urskilz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Urskilz throws a hook to the side of Azure's head but Azure sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urskilz throws a right hand that misses
and Azure makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Azure checks a leg kick.
Azure jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Urskilz.
Azure throws a nice looking combination but Urskilz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urskilz throws a nice looking combination but Azure bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Urskilz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azure paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Azure half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Urskilz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Azure tries to score a power double leg takedown but Urskilz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Azure somewhat.
Azure blocks the body kick.
Urskilz walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Azure finds it's way through Urskilz's defenses.
Urskilz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urskilz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azure blocks the body kick.
Azure changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azure lands a head shot.
Ilafat Urskilz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urskilz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azure paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Azure throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Urskilz's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Azure lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Urskilz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urskilz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Urskilz lands a nice hook to Azure's body. Azure takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Urskilz misses its intended target.
Azure slips under a jab from Urskilz.
Urskilz takes a swing at Azure's ribcage but misses.
Azure keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Urskilz moves in looking to clinch but Azure pushes him off.
Azure misses with a low kick.
Urskilz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Urskilz tries to clinch but Azure moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urskilz.
Azure dives in for a single leg takedown but Urskilz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Azure. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urskilz throws a leg kick which misses Azure's front leg but catches the back leg as Azure tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azure throws a body kick that misses.
Urskilz looks to clinch
and Azure counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Urskilz!
Urskilz struggling a bit here.
Mr Azure has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Urskilz is trying to work for a sweep but Azure has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Urskilz tries to hold on but Azure pushes him away.
Azure lands a big elbow.
Azure raining down hammerfists from mount.
Urskilz tries to hold on but Azure pushes him away.
Urskilz working to try and regain half guard.
Azure with a couple of short strikes.
Azure lands a big shot there that rocks Urskilz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Azure is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Urskilz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Urskilz is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azure unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Urskilz wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Azure celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Azure!
A less than humble Mr Azure misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ada Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
206 lbs
30 - 9 - 1 |
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34
202 lbs
27 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ada Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer scores with a sloppy right hand. Reyes should have avoided that one.
It looks like Ada Reyes has been cut.
Custer defending well as Reyes loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Reyes.
Custer scoring well with a low kick there.
Custer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reyes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Custer moves out of range of the body kick.
Reyes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Custer.
A nice side step and Reyes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reyes moves into the clinch.
Custer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Custer tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
Custer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Custer lands a nice uppercut.
Reyes misses with a knee strike.
Reyes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Custer backwards.
Reyes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've been informed that Reyes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer blocks a body shot from Reyes.
Custer lands a shot to the body.
Reyes tries a body shot but Custer blocks it.
Reyes misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reyes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reyes blocks an uppercut.
Reyes tries a body shot but Custer blocks it.
Custer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reyes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Custer's head backwards.
Custer lands a nice hook to Reyes's body. Reyes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reyes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reyes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Custer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jesse Custer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reyes checks a low kick from Custer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reyes blocks the body kick.
Custer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reyes lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reyes on the side of the head.
Reyes throws a body shot but no joy.
Custer scores with a body shot.
Custer throws a leg kick but Reyes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reyes! But no joy.
Custer scores with a spinning back kick!
Custer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reyes on his heels. He'll look to pass Reyes's guard now, I'm sure.
Reyes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Reyes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Custer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reyes has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Custer.
Custer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Custer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reyes has him pressed against the cage.
Custer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes prevents the takedown attempt.
Reyes working Custer over with knees to the body.
Custer prevents a body shot from Reyes.
Reyes blocks an uppercut.
Reyes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reyes blocks a body shot from Custer.
Custer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Custer misses with a punch on the inside.
Reyes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reyes landing knees to the body.
Reyes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Custer tries to pull guard but Reyes won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Custer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Reyes.
Reyes scores with a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reyes.
Still in the clinch, Reyes scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Custer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Reyes pulls Custer in to control the position.
Custer throwing strikes but missing.
Custer won't allow Reyes to get back to his feet.
Custer lands a couple of elbows.
Custer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Custer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Custer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Custer.
Custer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyes, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ada Reyes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ada Reyes's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reyes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Custer.
Reyes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Custer.
Custer is looking to land body kicks.
Custer lands a nice shot to the body.
Custer misses the jab.
Custer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reyes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Custer connects with a single shot there.
Reyes blocks the body kick.
Custer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reyes is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reyes keeps Custer at a distance using the push kick.
Custer throws a leg kick but Reyes moved away.
Reyes wants to clinch up but Custer keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Custer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reyes doesn't seem phased though.
Reyes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reyes blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - Reyes coming out on top.
Reyes scores with a nice head shot.
Custer throws a solid leg kick but Reyes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Custer.
Custer sets himself, and Reyes steps forward looking for the clinch! Custer avoids it this time.
Custer avoids the head kick by Reyes.
Reyes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Custer.
Reyes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Custer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Custer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ada Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reyes feints and then cracks Custer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Custer down.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reyes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Reyes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Custer misses with a looping left.
Reyes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reyes moves out of range of the body kick from Custer.
Crunch! Custer slams his shin into Reyes's torso.
Custer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reyes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Custer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reyes won't be happy with that.
Custer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Custer trying to control the position but Reyes is working away.
Reyes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is looking to improve his position.
Reyes pushes Custer off looking to stand but Custer dives back in and keeps control.
Custer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Custer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Custer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reyes's head.
Reyes is looking for a sweep. Custer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Custer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is trying to control but can't.
Custer throws a strike but Reyes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Custer stands and throws Reyes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reyes regains half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Custer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reyes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jesse Custer is winning the standup battle so far.
Custer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reyes tries to clinch but Custer moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Custer misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Custer.
Custer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReyes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ada Reyes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Custer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Custer lands with a shot to the body.
Reyes throws a jab when Custer was well out of range.
Custer misses with a straight left.
Reyes tries to clinch but Custer is having none of it.
Custer is looking to land body kicks.
Reyes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reyes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Custer scores with a body shot.
Custer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reyes under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes throws a wild body kick that Custer sees coming a mile off.
A slow jab from Reyes misses its intended target.
Custer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Custer.
Reyes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Custer digs a good hook to Reyes's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer misses with a wild body shot.
Reyes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Custer's hands.
Custer throws a leg kick
and Reyes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Custer throws a front kick aimed at Reyes's knee but Reyes avoids it well.
Custer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Custer.
A good leg kick by Custer.
Custer throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Reyes counter with a right hand.
Custer misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Reyes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Custer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Custer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reyes can do to turn this around?
Custer slips a jab from Reyes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Custer misses the target.
Custer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reyes. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes moves out of range of the body kick.
Reyes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reyes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Custer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Custer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reyes throws a fast counter high kick but Custer manages to duck under it in time.
Custer misses with an uppercut. Reyes saw that one coming.
Custer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reyes! But no joy.
Custer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reyes quickly recovers to half guard.
Custer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reyes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Custer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Custer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Custer working Reyes over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Custer connects with a nice short shot to Reyes's temple.
Reyes is rocked!
Reyes tries to get to full guard but Custer has control of the leg.
Reyes is trying to stand.
Custer is trying to control. Reyes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reyes wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Custer drops an elbow to the side of Reyes's head.
Ground and pound from Custer.
Reyes is still in real trouble! Can Custer finish him?
Custer lands with a punch from half guard.
Custer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Reyes to regain full guard.
Custer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyes seems to have recovered his senses.
Reyes wants to stand up but Custer is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Custer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Custer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Custer!
Jesse Custer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe's entrance music is Angry Johnny & The Killbillies - Kill Again. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
215 lbs
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217 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Thor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe clinches with his opponent.
Thor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crowe crunches a lovely knee into Thor's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Crowe fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thor.
Crowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Thor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thor breaks from the clinch.
Thor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crowe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Hans Thor has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crowe. That's going to slow Thor down.
A clash of legs there as Crowe blocks the low kick.
Crowe throws a head kick but Thor moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Thor.
Crowe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thor.
Crowe blocks a jab.
Hans Thor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thor tries to score with a low kick but Crowe moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowe misses the target.
Thor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crowe.
Crowe moves out of range as Thor strikes.
Crowe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crowe in his tracks.
Crowe fails to land with a series of punches.
Thor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thor gets tackled into the cage by Crowe. Crowe maintains the clinch.
Crowe with a knee to the head.
Thor working aggressively here.
Thor has a couple of punches blocked by Crowe.
Crowe tries to work over Thor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thor has a couple of punches blocked by Crowe.
I was talking to Crowe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Crowe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe lands with a light punch inside.
Thor misses with some punches.
Crowe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crowe's elbow.
Thor throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowe.
Thor misses with a punch on the inside.
Crowe tries a body shot but Thor blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Thor fails to land.
Thor lands a shoulder strike.
Thor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crowe missing with knees to the body.
Thor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crowe scores with a shoulder strike.
That has opened up Hans Thor's cut even more.
Crowe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor misses with some punches.
Thor breaks the clinch.
Crowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The cut above Hans Thor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crowe takes a swing at Thor's ribcage but misses.
Thor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thor misses the shot to the body.
Crowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crowe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crowe ducks right into an uppercut from Thor.
Crowe is looking to slow Thor down with leg kicks.
Thor sends Crowe crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Thor is motioning to the referee to let Crowe up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Crowe is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thor.
Thor misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thor lands a nice looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thor.
Thor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crowe staying out of range there.
Crowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Thor is just out of range.
Thor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thor throws an overhand right that lands on Crowe's shoulder, as Crowe tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Crowe misses the target.
Crowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Thor is just out of range.
Crowe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thor lands a leg kick that knocks Crowe off balance momentarily.
Thor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thor throws an overhand right that lands on Crowe's shoulder, as Crowe tries to avoid the shot.
Thor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thor drops Crowe with a beautiful combination! Crowe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Thor is looking for the KO!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Thor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans Thor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looks like Eli Crowe has been cut.
Thor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thor throws a chopping leg kick but Crowe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thor drops Crowe with a big left hand! Crowe is injured, injured bad! Thor jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Thor!
After winning the bout, Hans Thor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Eli Crowe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Goldurnit...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zlatan Spazstor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartholomew Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spazstor comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac feat. T.I. - Changed Man (Jazze Pha Remix). Roach comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Simpsons Theme Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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33
212 lbs
27 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Zlatan Spazstor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Roach!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spazstor scores with a jab to the body.
Roach scoring well with a low kick there.
Roach dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spazstor. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Spazstor misses the target.
Spazstor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roach slips a jab from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spazstor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roach blocks a leg kick.
Spazstor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roach's calf.
Spazstor throws a leg kick but Roach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spazstor thows a leg kick but Roach checks it
and Roach counters with a straight right hand.
Roach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spazstor throws a jab when Roach was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spazstor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roach let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spazstor just misses with a punch to the body.
Roach on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Roach misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Roach misses its intended target.
Spazstor throws a push kick but Roach slaps the foot to one side.
Roach thinks about the counter body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roach checks a leg kick.
Spazstor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Roach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spazstor lands with a good body shot.
Spazstor throws a chopping leg kick but Roach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spazstor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roach.
Roach fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spazstor misses with a right hand
letting Roach counter with a right hand.
Spazstor throws a low kick, looking for Roach's leg but Roach calmly moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Roach misses.
Spazstor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spazstor looks to throw the jab but Roach is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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!
Roach moves out of range of the body kick.
Spazstor moves out of range of the body kick.
Roach fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spazstor is out of range.
Spazstor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spazstor wants to land a leg kick but Roach is out of range.
Roach misses with a low kick.
Zlatan Spazstor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spazstor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roach wants to land a leg kick but Spazstor is out of range.
Roach connects with a right hand. Spazstor shakes it off.
Spazstor throws a body punch but Roach moves out of range.
Spazstor connects with an inside leg kick.
Spazstor loads up on a big right hand but Roach slips the punch.
Roach jabs Spazstor right on the nose. Spazstor blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Roach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor lands a nice looking body shot.
Spazstor throws a leg kick but Roach checks it.
A head kick misses from Roach.
Spazstor misses with an uppercut.
Spazstor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roach looks for the body kick but Spazstor saw that one coming.
Roach scores with a nice body kick.
Roach scores with the left hand. Spazstor knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Roach finds it's way through Spazstor's defenses.
Spazstor lands a nice hook to Roach's body. Roach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spazstor throws a head kick that misses
and Roach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spazstor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roach.
Spazstor blocks a head kick by Roach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roach lands a front kick.
Spazstor slips a straight right by Roach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Spazstor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roach has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Roach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spazstor.
Spazstor misses with a body kick.
Roach cracks Spazstor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roach throws a leg kick but Spazstor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Roach takes a swing at Spazstor's ribcage but misses.
Roach motions for Spazstor to come forward. Roach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Roach misses.
Spazstor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spazstor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roach counters with a three punch combo that has Spazstor backing up. Spazstor nods at Roach to acknowledge the strikes.
Roach connects with the punch.
Spazstor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roach walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spazstor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spazstor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Roach dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice straight punches there by Roach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roach.
Spazstor swinging wildly here.
Spazstor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roach.
Roach misses the body punch
and Spazstor counters with a low kick, right behind Roach 's knee.
Roach has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spazstor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spazstor connects with a crisp jab.
Roach thuds a left hand into Spazstor's body.
Bartholomew Roach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roach misses with a head kick.
Spazstor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Roach just manages to avoid it.
Spazstor lands with a good body shot.
Spazstor takes a swing at Roach's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Spazstor.
Spazstor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spazstor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spazstor is looking to slow Roach down with leg kicks.
Spazstor lands with a shot to the body.
Roach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spazstor staying out of range there.
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Spazstor is just out of range.
Spazstor avoids a kick to the body.
Roach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roach takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roach punishes Spazstor's body with a nice straight punch.
Roach misses with a left hand
and Roach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spazstor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Spazstor tenderised Roach's leg. Roach is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Roach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spazstor scores with a shot to the body.
Spazstor wants to land a leg kick but Roach is out of range.
Spazstor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spazstor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roach misses with an uppercut. Spazstor saw that one coming.
Spazstor throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spazstor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roach.
Sloppy strikes from Roach. Those never looked like landing.
Roach scoring well with a low kick there.
Roach lands a leg kick that knocks Spazstor off balance momentarily.
Roach slips a jab from Spazstor.
Roach only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Roach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Roach to counter with a crisp jab.
Spazstor throws a leg kick
enabling Roach to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Spazstor coming out on top.
Roach turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roach throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roach lands with a nice body kick.
Roach buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spazstor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spazstor misses with an uppercut. Roach saw that one coming.
Roach pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach misses with a looping left.
Spazstor tried to counter with a leg kick but Roach avoided it.
Roach gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Roach blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roach is out of range.
Roach raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spazstor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Roach.
Nice shot by Roach.
Spazstor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spazstor misses with a low kick as Roach jumps back.
Spazstor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spazstor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
Spazstor throws a solid leg kick but Roach takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a sloppy body shot
and Roach counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spazstor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Spazstor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spazstor. Roach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spazstor.
Roach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bartholomew Roach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roach misses with a leg kick.
Roach misses with an uppercut.
Roach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spazstor was well out of range. Poor timing from Roach.
Roach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spazstor avoids a kick to the body.
Spazstor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the body from Spazstor misses
and Spazstor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spazstor misses with a low kick.
Roach sizes up Spazstor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Roach. That snapped Spazstor's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Roach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spazstor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roach moves out of range of the strikes.
Roach with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach lands with a straight right. Spazstor didn't see that one coming.
Roach throws a head kick that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Roach!
Spazstor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spazstor throws a low kick, looking for Roach's leg but Roach calmly moves out of range.
Spazstor throws a hook to the side of Roach's head but Roach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roach is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roach checks a low kick from Spazstor.
Roach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roach throws a low kick but Spazstor moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Spazstor misses the target.
Roach takes a swing at Spazstor's ribcage but misses.
Roach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach throws a leg kick but Spazstor checks it.
Roach tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spazstor is able to avoid easily.
Roach lands a nice looking body shot.
Roach misses with a right hand
and Spazstor counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spazstor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roach moves away.
Roach connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roach jabs Spazstor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roach throws a push kick but Spazstor slaps the foot to one side.
Roach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spazstor.
Spazstor lands a glancing blow to the side of Roach's head.
Roach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roach is looking to slow Spazstor down with leg kicks.
Spazstor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spazstor throws a hook but Roach avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spazstor throws a solid leg kick but Roach takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spazstor.
Roach fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spazstor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roach thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice jab there from Spazstor.
That kick from Roach tenderised Spazstor's leg. Spazstor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roach slips under a jab.
Roach misses with a body kick.
Roach fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spazstor manages to avoid it.
Spazstor throws a right hand that misses
and Roach counters with a straight right hand.
Roach staying out of range there.
Spazstor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Spazstor throws a leg kick which misses Roach's front leg but catches the back leg as Roach tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spazstor moves away.
Nice cross by Roach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spazstor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roach darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roach throws a head kick but Spazstor moves out of range.
Spazstor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roach slips under a jab.
Roach throws a head kick that misses.
Roach gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spazstor misses with an uppercut
and Roach counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. Spazstor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach cracks Spazstor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Roach lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Roach really dominated that round.
That's time! Spazstor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roach chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roach connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roach blocks a low kick nicely.
Spazstor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. Spazstor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spazstor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roach.
Roach lands with a cross.
Spazstor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Roach checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach blocks a low kick nicely.
Roach throws out a counter right but Spazstor avoids it with no problem.
Roach goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spazstor is rocked!
Roach ducks under a wild hook from Spazstor.
Oh Spazstor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spazstor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roach is able to avoid easily.
Roach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spazstor seems to have got his legs back now.
Spazstor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Roach drops Spazstor with a beautiful combination! Spazstor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Roach is looking for the KO!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
Spazstor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it.
Spazstor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spazstor lands a body shot.
Spazstor fakes the leg kick and cracks Roach in the body.
Roach ducks under a wild hook from Spazstor.
Roach lands a leg kick that knocks Spazstor off balance momentarily.
Roach just misses with a punch to the body.
Roach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spazstor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Roach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spazstor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roach slips a straight right by Spazstor.
Roach throws a wild body kick that Spazstor sees coming a mile off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Roach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor defending well as Roach loads up on a big left hand.
Spazstor's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Spazstor's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Spazstor throws out a leg kick but Roach moves out of range and Spazstor only half commits.
Spazstor looks to land a left hand but Roach moved out of range nicely.
Spazstor looks to land a right hand but Roach moved out of range.
Spazstor digs a good hook to Roach's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach staying out of range there.
Roach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spazstors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roach dips to his left and cracks Spazstor with an uppercut!
Spazstor swings widly with a right hand
and Roach counters with a right hand to the body.
Roach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spazstor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spazstor.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roach.
Roach with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Spazstor is predictable there
and Roach counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Roach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roach.
A short uppercut from Roach.
Spazstor tries to work over Roach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spazstor throws a punch but it's blocked by Roach.
Spazstor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spazstor throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Spazstor.
Roach throws a punch but it's blocked by Spazstor.
Still in the clinch, Roach scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roach lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Spazstor as the two fighters clinch.
Roach lands a left hand.
Spazstor prevents a body shot from Roach.
Spazstor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spazstor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roach misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spazstor.
Spazstor misses with a punch to the body.
Spazstor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roach throws an elbow but it misses.
Spazstor misses with the head strike.
Roach misses with a punch on the inside.
Spazstor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spazstor has a couple of punches blocked by Roach.
Spazstor breaks from the clinch.
Spazstor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spazstor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roach connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spazstor. Spazstor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomew Roach dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Spazstor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roach was well out of range. Poor timing from Spazstor.
Roach throws a head kick that misses
and Spazstor counters with a two punch combo.
Spazstor connects with a solid leg kick.
Roach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spazstor. Spazstor obviously looking to wear him down.
Roach scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Spazstor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spazstor avoids the body shot from Roach.
Spazstor misses with an uppercut. Roach saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spazstor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Roach misses its intended target.
Roach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roach misses with an uppercut.
Spazstor slips under a jab from Roach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach blocks a low kick nicely.
Spazstor scores with a jab to the head.
Spazstor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spazstor scores with a kick to the body.
Roach looks for the body kick but Spazstor saw that one coming.
Spazstor misses with a low kick as Roach jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Roach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spazstor.
Spazstor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spazstor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spazstor throws a leg kick
and Roach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spazstor tried to score with a low kick but Roach checks it.
Zlatan Spazstor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Spazstor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spazstor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Roach was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spazstor lands with a nice body punch.
Roach blocks a jab.
Roach lands a nice shot that snaps Spazstor's head back.
Roach misses with a two punch combination.
Bartholomew Roach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spazstor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spazstor looks to throw the jab but Roach is out of range.
Spazstor throws a right hand that misses
and Roach finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Roach moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spazstor throws a sloppy body shot
and Roach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roach scores with the left hand. Spazstor knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor moves forwards but Roach connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roach with a hook.
Spazstor throws a low kick, looking for Roach's leg but Roach calmly moves out of range.
Roach looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spazstor missing with a left hand there. Roach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roach lands a leg kick that knocks Spazstor off balance momentarily.
Spazstor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roach.
Roach connects with a crisp jab.
Jab by Roach.
A combination from Spazstor does no damage.
Roach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spazstor misses with a body shot
and Spazstor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spazstor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spazstor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roach was well out of range. Poor timing from Spazstor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spazstor throws out the jab.
Roach takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spazstor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spazstor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach is looking to land body kicks.
Spazstor misses with a hook. Roach ducked under it nicely.
Spazstor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spazstor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roach.
A clash of legs there as Roach blocks the low kick.
Roach scores with a jab to the body.
Spazstor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spazstor misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bartholomew Roach.
Well Roach has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartholomew Roach!
Bartholomew Roach decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edogawa Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bowser Stormcrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conan comes to the cage accompanied by Detective Conan Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edogawa Conan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowser Stormcrow!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stormcrow misses with an uppercut
and Conan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stormcrow thinking.
Stormcrow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. Stormcrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conan lands the left hand.
Stormcrow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conan cracks Stormcrow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stormcrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick.
Conan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Conan takes one on the button.
Conan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conan throws a looping overhand right but Stormcrow ducks down to avoid it.
Stormcrow drops his hands momentarily and Conan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stormcrow lands a jab.
Stormcrow moves forwards but Conan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Conan works the jab nicely.
Jab, jab by Stormcrow - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Conan is out of range and Stormcrow settles back down.
Conan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bowser Stormcrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conan misses with a right hand
letting Stormcrow counter with a right hand.
Conan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stormcrow sprawls well initially but Conan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stormcrow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Conan looking to pass the guard.
Stormcrow told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Conan stopping the sweep attempt from Stormcrow.
Conan is looking to work some ground and pound but Stormcrow has wrist control.
Stormcrow has his hands on Conan's head, controlling the position.
Stormcrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow is pulling down on Conan's head to control his posture.
Conan wants to control from the top but Stormcrow keeps moving.
Conan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conan throws an elbow that misses. Stormcrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conan's guard. Nice move by Stormcrow!
Conan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stormcrow has passed into half guard!
Conan tries to get to full guard but Stormcrow has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stormcrow is controlling the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Conan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stormcrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Conan somewhat.
Stormcrow doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Conan shoots in for a double leg but Stormcrow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conan misses with a takedown attempt - Stormcrow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick
and Conan counters with a nice uppercut.
Conan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Conan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stormcrow tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Conan manages to move to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Conan punching from mount but Stormcrow doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stormcrow tries to reverse the position but Conan maintains control.
Conan controlling the position easily from mount.
Conan prevents Stormcrow from getting the reversal.
Conan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Conan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stormcrow regains half guard.
Conan is trying to work for a kimura but Stormcrow is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stormcrow enables Conan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stormcrow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stormcrow pushes Conan off and gets back to his feet.
Conan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Stormcrow is predictable there
and Conan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conan lands a glancing blow to the side of Stormcrow's head.
Stormcrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stormcrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
Conan looks to land a combination. Stormcrow sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stormcrow throws a wild body kick that Conan sees coming a mile off.
Conan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stormcrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conan moves away.
Conan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stormcrow can do to turn this around?
Conan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
Stormcrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conan.
Stormcrow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Conan fails to land the takedown.
Stormcrow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stormcrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Conan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Conan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A low kick from Stormcrow is predictable there
and Conan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stormcrow scoring well with a low kick there.
Conan shoots in for a double leg but Stormcrow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conan missing with a left hand there. Stormcrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stormcrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stormcrow gets caught napping as Conan dives in and scores a takedown. Stormcrow manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stormcrow is trying to keep Conan in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow has Conan pulled in close to control his posture.
Stormcrow trying to control the position.
Conan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stormcrow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Conan wants to control from the top but Stormcrow keeps moving.
Conan throws a strike but Stormcrow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Edogawa Conan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stormcrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conan is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Conan.
Conan throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Stormcrow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stormcrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conan.
Stormcrow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stormcrow misses with a hook
and Conan counters with a straight right hand.
Conan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stormcrow counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stormcrow throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stormcrow lands a jab to Conan's midsection.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stormcrow moves away.
Stormcrow flicks out a counter leg kick but Conan steps away.
Conan lands with an uppercut that bounces Stormcrow off the cage and back into range.
A combination from Conan does no damage.
Conan lands with a good body shot.
Conan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stormcrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stormcrow throws a push kick but Conan slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Stormcrow misses
and Conan counters with a nice body shot.
Stormcrow 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow thows a leg kick but Conan checks it
and Conan counters with a stiff right hand.
Stormcrow blocks a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Conan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Conan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick.
Conan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stormcrow counters with a body kick that stops Conan in his tracks momentarily.
Stormcrow is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Conan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conan takes one to the side of the head.
Conan clobbers Stormcrow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stormcrow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Conan clobbers Stormcrow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stormcrow throws a low kick, looking for Conan's leg but Conan calmly moves out of range.
Stormcrow motions for Conan to come forward. Stormcrow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stormcrow looks to throw the jab but Conan is out of range.
Conan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Conan shoots in but no luck this time.
A leg kick checked by Conan.
Conan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stormcrow avoids it really well and circles away.
Conan misses with a hook to the body
and Stormcrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Conan showed some decent athleticism there.
Stormcrow has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Conan is on him like a limpet, forcing Stormcrow back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Conan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stormcrow clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Conan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stormcrow breaks Conan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Conan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stormcrow has passed into side control.
Stormcrow takes a little break here. Conan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
What's Conan going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Stormcrow tries to move to mount but Conan blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Conan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Conan is being controlled here.
Conan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stormcrow's best efforts.
Stormcrow sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stormcrow wants to control but Conan is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow is taking a breather. Conan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stormcrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stormcrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Conan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stormcrow.
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conan dives in and grabs Stormcrow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stormcrow pushes down on Conan's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stormcrow tries to land a leg kick but Conan saw it coming and moves away.
Stormcrow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Conan misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Stormcrow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Conan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stormcrow, right into the meat.
Conan throws a looping overhand right but Stormcrow ducks down to avoid it.
Conan cracks Stormcrow with an open hand slap.
Stormcrow misses with a body kick.
Conan swings for the body but Stormcrow moves out of range.
Conan throws a hook but Stormcrow blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Conan throws a right hand that Stormcrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Stormcrow also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Stormcrow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stormcrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick which misses Conan's front leg but catches the back leg as Conan tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stormcrow throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. Stormcrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conan looks for a takedown but Stormcrow sprawls well.
Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Stormcrow is out of range.
Stormcrow now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Conan throws an overhand right that lands on Stormcrow's shoulder, as Stormcrow tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conan swings widly with a right hand
and Stormcrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stormcrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Conan defending well as Stormcrow loads up on a big left hand.
Stormcrow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Conan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Conan.
Stormcrow is trying to improve his position.
Stormcrow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Conan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stormcrow is looking for a sweep. Conan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stormcrow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stormcrow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Conan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Conan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Conan throwing shots but Stormcrow is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan is looking to advance position but Stormcrow won't allow it.
Conan throwing shots but Stormcrow is blocking nicely.
Stormcrow is not content to let Conan control the position.
Conan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stormcrow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stormcrow.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stormcrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Conan misses.
Stormcrow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Conan tried to counter with a leg kick but Stormcrow avoided it.
Conan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stormcrow counters with a left to the body.
Edogawa Conan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow is looking to slow Conan down with leg kicks.
Conan moves out of range of the body kick.
Stormcrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Conan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stormcrow throws out a leg kick but Conan moves out of range and Stormcrow only half commits.
Conan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stormcrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stormcrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conan.
Stormcrow tries to work over Conan's front leg with a kick but Conan checks it.
Stormcrow forces Conan back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conan.
Stormcrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Stormcrow lands a body shot.
Conan is looking to take this one to the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Conan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stormcrow smiles and moves away.
Conan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stormcrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conan throws a poor cross that misses
and Stormcrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stormcrow thumps Conan with a low kick.
Stormcrow lands a nice hook to Conan's body. Conan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stormcrow motions for Conan to come forward. Stormcrow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stormcrow.
Stormcrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stormcrow connects with a leg kick. Conan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stormcrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stormcrow lands with a hook. Conan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stormcrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conan throws a jab but it's blocked by Stormcrow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Conan checks a leg kick.
Stormcrow stuns Conan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stormcrow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Stormcrow - just one landing.
Conan throws a hook but Stormcrow blocks it.
Conan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stormcrow slips under a jab.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick.
Conan staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Conan feints and as Stormcrow raises his hands in defense, Conan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Conan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stormcrow's head.
Conan throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Conan throws a combination that misses
and Stormcrow counters with a stiff right hand.
Stormcrow throws a sloppy head kick and Conan moves out of range easily.
Stormcrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Conan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Stormcrow loads up on a big right hand but Conan slips the punch.
Conan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stormcrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Conan scores with a decent looking hook.
Stormcrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stormcrow throws a lazy right hand but Conan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conan throwing a counter right hand but Stormcrow manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Stormcrow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Conan misses with a looping left.
Conan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stormcrow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan throws a big elbow that misses.
Conan throws an elbow that misses. Stormcrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Conan's guard. Nice move by Stormcrow!
Conan working a defensive guard but Stormcrow passes into half guard.
Conan wants to improve his position but Stormcrow is controlling well.
Stormcrow trying to control the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Conan is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stormcrow closes the distance and clinches.
Conan tries to break free but Stormcrow pushes him back against the cage.
Stormcrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Conan.
Stormcrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stormcrow tries a body shot but Conan blocks it.
Stormcrow tries a body shot but Conan blocks it.
Conan lands a nice uppercut.
Conan throws a head punch that misses.
Conan takes a shot to the head.
Stormcrow lands with a left to the head.
Conan is trying to pull guard but Stormcrow turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Conan can't find room to land a body shot as Stormcrow controls the action.
Stormcrow scores with a hook to the body.
Conan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stormcrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Conan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stormcrow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Conan up against the cage.
Conan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stormcrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conan backwards.
Conan jumps guard but Stormcrow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stormcrow can't find room to land a body shot as Conan controls the action.
Conan has Stormcrow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stormcrow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edogawa Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stormcrow tries to work over Conan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Stormcrow.
A short left from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow tries to work over Conan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conan manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Conan. That snapped Stormcrow's head back.
Stormcrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Conan.
Conan misses the body punch
and Stormcrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stormcrow scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Stormcrow.
Nice defenses there by Stormcrow.
Conan throws a lazy uppercut
and Stormcrow counters with an outside leg kick.
A low kick from Stormcrow is predictable there
and Conan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Conan.
Conan throws a strike but Stormcrow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Conan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Conan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bowser Stormcrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stormcrow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowser Stormcrow!
Bowser Stormcrow is the new welterweight champion!
Bowser Stormcrow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Gushiken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richmond Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoko Gushiken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richmond Finch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch throws a body kick that misses.
Gushiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Gushiken stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gushiken avoids a kick to the body.
Gushiken is looking to counter punch.
Finch lands a jab to Gushiken's midsection.
Finch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finch slips a jab and a cross from Gushiken.
Finch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gushiken checks it well.
Finch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gushiken.
Gushiken throws a big counter combination but Finch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Gushiken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gushiken moves out of range as Finch strikes.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Gushiken.
Finch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gushiken on the side of the head.
Finch slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Finch! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gushiken manages to avoid it.
Gushiken 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.
Nice shot lands for Gushiken.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Gushiken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
Gushiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Finch.
Finch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gushiken checks it well.
Finch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Gushiken connects with a body shot that sends Finch's belly button to the back.
Gushiken misses with a wild combination.
Gushiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gushiken throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Gushiken scores with a punch to the head.
Jab, jab by Gushiken - just one landing.
Finch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gushiken throws out the jab.
Finch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gushiken looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Gushiken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gushiken throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Gushiken throws out a loose jab but Finch uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
Gushiken throws a jab when Finch was well out of range.
Finch lunges at Gushiken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gushiken's hand.
Finch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gushiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finch scores with a spinning back kick!
Finch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gushiken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Finch doesn't seem bothered though.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gushiken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gushiken dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
Gushiken misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Finch misses
and Gushiken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gushiken clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Finch tries a body shot but Gushiken blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gushiken.
Gushiken tries to work over Finch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Finch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch working aggressively here.
Gushiken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finch.
Finch tries to throw a body punch but Gushiken avoids it by throwing Finch back against the cage.
Finch tries to throw a body punch but Gushiken avoids it by throwing Finch back against the cage.
Gushiken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Finch has a couple of punches blocked by Gushiken.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gushiken.
Finch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finch throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Finch.
Gushiken has a couple of punches blocked by Finch.
Finch breaks the clinch.
Gushiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Finch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gushiken has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Finch.
Gushiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finch moves away.
Gushiken scores with a hook.
Gushiken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gushiken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gushiken taking a breather.
Finch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finch works on Gushiken's body with a couple of short punches.
Gushiken misses with a body punch.
Finch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Finch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gushiken or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Gushiken.
Finch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gushiken throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Gushiken lands with a good body shot.
Gushiken misses with a looping right.
A right-left combo lands from Gushiken.
Gushiken throws a looping overhand right but Finch ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yoko Gushiken will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Gushiken's defenses.
The fighters circling - Gushiken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gushiken throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Gushiken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gushiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gushiken walks into a left hand.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finch lands a glancing blow to the side of Gushiken's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Finch.
Finch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gushiken misses the shot to the body.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gushiken lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finch at a distance.
Gushiken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gushiken slips a straight right by Finch.
Finch swats away the attempt to clinch by Gushiken.
Gushiken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Gushiken avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gushiken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finch.
Gushiken missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finch throws out a counter right but Gushiken avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Gushiken's shoulder, as Gushiken tries to avoid the shot.
Gushiken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Gushiken.
Gushiken looks to score with a jab to the body but Finch is just out of range.
Finch ducks under a wild hook from Gushiken.
Gushiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gushiken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finch under the eye.
Finch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body punch from Gushiken.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gushiken swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
Gushiken has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Gushiken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yoko Gushiken is winning the standup battle so far.
Gushiken misses with a hook.
Gushiken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gushiken lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Finch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gushiken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
The fighters circling - Gushiken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finch counters with a body kick.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Finch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gushiken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gushiken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Finch finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gushiken is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Finch cracks the inside of Gushiken's front leg.
Gushiken scores with a hook to the body. Finch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finch there as he acknowledges the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Gushiken blocks the leg kick.
Finch throws a series of punches but Gushiken avoids them all with ease.
Finch lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gushiken misses with a hook. Finch ducked under it nicely.
Gushiken throws a body shot but no joy.
Gushiken misses with a straight right.
Finch cracks Gushiken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gushiken lands a jab to the nose.
Gushiken throws a left and a right that both miss
and Finch counters with a low kick, right behind Gushiken 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Gushiken misses.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Gushiken tries to clinch but Finch moves out of range.
Finch lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch defending well as Gushiken loads up on a big left hand.
Finch cracks Gushiken with an open hand slap.
Gushiken scores with a jab to the body.
Finch defending well as Gushiken loads up on a big left hand.
Gushiken misses with a body shot.
Finch jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gushiken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Gushiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gushikens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gushiken is rocked!
Finch scores with a leg kick.
Finch throws a head kick but Gushiken moves out of range.
Gushiken connects with a body shot that sends Finch's belly button to the back.
Finch buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gushiken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finch.
Gushiken takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gushiken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch feints a counter leg kick.
Finch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Gushiken misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richmond Finch will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gushiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gushiken misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Finch misses.
Gushiken misses the jab.
A jab from Finch finds it's way through Gushiken's defenses.
Gushiken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Gushiken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gushiken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finch manages to avoid it.
Gushiken takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finch scores with a push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Finch. That's going to slow Gushiken down.
Gushiken blocks a head kick by Finch.
Gushiken lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Finch.
Gushiken seems to have got his legs back now.
Gushiken missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Gushiken misses.
Gushiken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gushiken misses with a body shot.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gushiken.
Gushiken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Gushiken.
Finch is looking to land body kicks.
Finch avoids the body shot from Gushiken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gushiken throws a hook but Finch blocks it.
Gushiken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gushiken.
A clash of legs there as Gushiken blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gushiken. Finch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Finch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gushiken throws a wild hook but Finch just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Gushiken gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Finch raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richmond Finch! Richmond Finch retains his featherweight title!
Richmond Finch very nearly forgot to thank Pearson Specter Litt amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brick Tires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaid comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Total Recall kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brick Tires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Douglas Quaid!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tires ducks right into an uppercut from Quaid.
It looks like Brick Tires has been cut.
Tires just misses with a punch to the body.
Quaid with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tires.
Quaid misses with an uppercut. Tires saw that one coming.
Tires wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tires works Quaid's body with a nice hook.
Tires scores with a nice body kick.
Quaid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tires lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quaid misses with an uppercut
and Tires makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Quaid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tires lets loose with a powerful body kick. Quaid will feel that in the morning.
Tires displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quaid throws out the jab.
Quaid moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Quaid throws a hook but Tires blocks it.
Quaid has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid cracks Tires with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Quaid scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tires seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tires takes one to the chin there.
Tires jabs Quaid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tires thumps Quaid with a low kick.
Quaid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brick Tires is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Tires lands but Quaid takes it in his stride.
Tires scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tires throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tires scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tires throws a front kick that sends Quaid stumbling back into the cage.
Brick Tires seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tires turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tires scores with a push kick.
Tires wants to clinch up but Quaid keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tires ducks under a wild hook from Quaid.
Quaid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tires throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tires lands an overhand right.
Tires throws a chopping leg kick but Quaid manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Quaid throws a lazy right hand but Tires sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tires looks to score with a jab to the body but Quaid is just out of range.
Quaid tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tires throws a leg kick but Quaid moved away.
Tires is looking to wear down Quaid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Quaid lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Quaid might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tires scores with a crisp jab that stopped Quaid in his tracks.
Quaid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tires. Tires obviously looking to wear him down.
Tires fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Quaid is out of range.
Quaid changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tires with a hook.
Tires swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Tires tenderised Quaid's leg. Quaid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tires throws a quick inside leg kick.
Quaid with a nice cross.
An inside leg kick lands from Tires.
Tires is looking to clinch.
Quaid throws a jab when Tires was well out of range.
Tires works the jab nicely.
Tires just misses with a punch to the body.
Tires throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tires scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quaid doesn't seem bothered though.
Quaid misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Quaid.
Quaid misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Tires on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tires.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tires.
Tires waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quaid.
Tires throws a nice looking combination but Quaid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tires throws a low kick but Quaid avoids it.
Tires throws a looping overhand right but Quaid ducks down to avoid it.
Quaid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tires to score with a decent uppercut.
Tires motions for Quaid to come forward. Tires throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tires takes a swing at Quaid's ribcage but misses.
Quaid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Quaid dives in and scores a takedown into Tires's guard.
Quaid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Quaid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Quaid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tires works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quaid trying to control the position from guard on top but Tires is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quaid postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Tires dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brick Tires's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Quaid cracks Tires with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tires throws a low kick but Quaid avoids it.
Quaid with the counter takedown but Tires avoids it easily.
Tires is looking to score with low kicks.
Tires looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid body kick from Tires.
Quaid throws the left hand but Tires avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tires.
Tires scores with a shot to the body.
Tires scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Quaid doesn't seem bothered though.
Tires throws a body punch but Quaid moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tires throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tires connects with a body shot that sends Quaid's belly button to the back.
Quaid lands the left hand.
Tires throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid misses with a hook
and Tires counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tires. Quaid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tires feints and then cracks Quaid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quaid down.
Tires is looking to slow Quaid down with leg kicks.
Quaid tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tires defends well and Quaid ends up having to push Tires into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
You can see that Quaid has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Quaid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tires wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tires thuds his right hand into Quaid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tires tries to score with a low kick but Quaid moves his leg out of the way.
Quaid feints the counter takedown.
Tires bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brick Tires is winning the standup battle so far.
Tires tries to score with a low kick but Quaid moves his leg out of the way.
Tires connects with a good right hand that stumbles Quaid. Quaid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tires thuds a left hand into Quaid's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tires scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Tires there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Quaid misses with a hook.
Quaid has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tires.
Quaid misses with an uppercut
and Tires counters with an outside leg kick.
Tires cracks a nice hook into Quaid's ribs.
Quaid is breathing heavily.
Tires feints and then cracks Quaid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quaid down.
Quaid swings for the body but Tires moves out of range.
Tires with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tires lands with a nice body kick.
Tires throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tires moves into range and clinches up with Quaid.
Tires throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quaids head.
Still in the clinch, Tires scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tires.
Tires makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tires lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quaid or not.
Tires scores with a shoulder strike.
Tires lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Tires.
Tires throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quaids head.
Tires lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Tires.
Tires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quaid can do to turn this around?
Tires lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Tires - that landed with a thud.
Tires throws a head punch that misses.
Tires softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quaid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tires lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quaid.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Tires.
Quaid prevents a body shot from Tires.
Tires misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Quaid.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tires.
Tires throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quaids head.
Tires throws a head punch that misses.
Quaid turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tires manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tires seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Quaid tries to get to full guard but Tires has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Tires dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brick Tires's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quaid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tires counters with an outside leg kick.
Tires tries a head kick but it misses.
Quaid walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tires.
Tires looks to score with a jab to the body but Quaid is just out of range.
Quaid drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tires defends it well.
Tires scores with a sloppy right hand. Quaid should have avoided that one.
Quaid checks a leg kick nicely.
Tires jabs at Quaid's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tires.
A left lands for Tires.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quaid jabs Tires right on the nose. Tires blinks but takes it well.
Tires lands with a good body shot.
A good leg kick by Tires.
Quaid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Quaid misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tires lets loose with a powerful body kick. Quaid will feel that in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tires feints and then cracks Quaid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quaid down.
Quaid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quaid rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tires makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Quaid really felt that one!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Tires on the inside.
Quaid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tires fails to land.
Tires lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tires.
Tires tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tires gets underhooks to prevent Quaid's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Tires.
Tires misses with some punches.
Tires lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Tires.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid blocking some punches.
Tires tries to throw a body punch but Quaid avoids it by throwing Tires back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brick Tires has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Quaid is trying to drag Tires to the mat but Tires just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tires scores with a shoulder strike.
Quaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tires can't find room to land a body shot as Quaid controls the action.
Quaid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Tires on the inside.
Tires has a couple of punches blocked by Quaid.
Quaid tries to work over Tires's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tires misses with some punches.
Quaid scores with a hook to the body.
Quaid stalling.
Tires blocking some punches.
Quaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tires misses with a punch on the inside.
Tires throws a head punch that misses.
Quaid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tires working aggressively here.
Quaid is trying to maintain a safe position but Tires gets an underhook and turns Quaid into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tires.
Tires misses with a punch on the inside.
Quaid lands a hook that snaps the head of Tires backwards.
Tires working aggressively here.
A short left from Quaid.
Quaid tries to work over Tires's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tires makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Quaid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tires throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tires lands with a left to the head.
Tires lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quaid backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tires.
Tires throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quaids head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quaid blocks an uppercut.
Tires misses with a punch on the inside.
Quaid wants to break free but Tires has control.
Tires gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quaid.
Brick Tires has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Quaid.
Quaid can't find room to land a body shot as Tires controls the action.
Quaid is working for takedown but Tires is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tires drops Quaid onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Quaid is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tires lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quaid backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tires lands a big right hand that drops Quaid! The killer instinct kicks in and Tires finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tires!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brick Tires!
After winning the bout, Brick Tires thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Douglas Quaid was interviewed post fight and said 'That one was from Santa!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton has chosen 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) as his entrance music. Kyle Carlton acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Carlton!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Carlton blocks a jab.
Carlton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carlton scrambles back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norton, as that shot connected.
It looks like Kyle Carlton has been cut.
Carlton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norton.
Carlton misses with a few strikes there.
Norton lands a big right hand that sends Carlton crashing to the mat! Norton stays standing though and waves Carlton back to his feet!
Carlton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton cracks Carlton with a left hook right on the temple and Carlton goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Norton lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Carlton is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Norton!
Scott Norton made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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