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Highland Challenge 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Canela De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Jinx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Jinx has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Canela De La Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Jinx!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Jinx clinches up with De La Cruz and pushes him back against the cage.
Jinx working De La Cruz over with knees to the body.
De La Cruz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jinx prevents it.
Jinx wants to take the fight to the mat but De La Cruz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jinx is stalling here.
De La Cruz is trying to maintain a safe position but Jinx gets an underhook and turns De La Cruz into the cage.
Jinx pulls guard successfully.
Jinx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jinx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jinx is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Cruz is looking to stand up but Jinx won't let him.
Jinx has his hands on De La Cruz's head, controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De La Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jinx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De La Cruz avoids a kick to the body.
De La Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jinx avoids it really well and circles away.
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.
De La Cruz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and De La Cruz duly obliges.
De La Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canela De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jinx pushes De La Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
De La Cruz 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.
Jinx prevents a takedown attempt there.
De La Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jinx pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jinx should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jinx will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De La Cruz up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jinx.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jinx prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jinx can't get the takedown.
De La Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jinx smiles and moves away.
De La Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Jinx manages to keep the fight standing, pushing De La Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
De La Cruz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jinx holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jinx blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jinx effectively controlling the action here.
Jinx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De La Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jinx as he jumps to the side.
De La Cruz shoots for a takedown but Jinx saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De La Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
As De La Cruz backs off Jinx throws a huge counter combo but De La Cruz manages to avoid it all.
De La Cruz is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Cruz gets tackled into the cage by Jinx. Jinx maintains the clinch.
De La Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jinx walks away with a smile on his face. De La Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De La Cruz shoots in and drives through. Jinx sprawls well.
De La Cruz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De La Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jinx circles away.
Jinx forces De La Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
Jinx manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee calls for Jinx to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jinx displaying some good clinch control by pressing De La Cruz up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Jinx's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
De La Cruz is working for takedown but Jinx is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Jinx dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jinx throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Jinx looks to move away, De La Cruz throws a big counter combo bu Jinx just gets out of the way.
Canela De La Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jinx has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jinx gets underhooks to prevent De La Cruz's takedown attempt.
Jinx prevents the takedown attempt.
De La Cruz stops a takedown attempt from Jinx.
Jinx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De La Cruz is looking to clinch but Jinx is avoiding it.
De La Cruz shoots and misses
and Jinx counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canela De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jinx.
Jinx gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz tries to pull guard but Jinx forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz can't get the takedown.
Jinx throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De La Cruzs head.
It looks like Canela De La Cruz has been cut.
De La Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Billy Jinx seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jinx pulls guard.
Jinx really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De La Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De La Cruz trying to control but Jinx is working from the bottom.
Jinx has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. De La Cruz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Jinx drops De La Cruz with a big knee straight up the middle! De La Cruz is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
De La Cruz is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De La Cruz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jinx counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! De La Cruz is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Billy Jinx!
Billy Jinx thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Korey James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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151 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Korey James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taco MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James gets caught napping as MacArthur dives in and scores a takedown. James manages to retain guard.
James seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacArthur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacArthur decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Taco MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacArthur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacArthur.
MacArthur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacArthur controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by MacArthur.
James is being controlled here.
MacArthur decides to stand up, so the ref orders James to his feet.
A head kick misses from MacArthur.
Oooooh!!! MacArthur has knocked James down with a huge combo! MacArthur steps away and waves a wobbly James back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
James is rocked!
MacArthur closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent MacArthur getting side control.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
MacArthur is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for MacArthur to get the leverage.
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!
James wants to get back to full guard.
MacArthur stands up out of the half guard.
A big left from James misses.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
James takes a swing at MacArthur's ribcage but misses.
MacArthur is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
James looks for a takedown but MacArthur sprawls well.
James gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacArthur to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
MacArthur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
MacArthur striking off his back but it's not causing James any problems.
James stops MacArthur from standing up.
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.
James won't allow MacArthur to sweep him here.
MacArthur is pulling down on James's head. It's preventing any offense from James, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taco MacArthur dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
James throws an off balance right hand
and MacArthur counters with a stiff right hand.
MacArthur connects with a looping right hand.
MacArthur drives through with a takedown into guard.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MacArthur sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MacArthur stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur closes the distance and clinches.
MacArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacArthur clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
MacArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as MacArthur blocks the leg kick.
MacArthur lands a jab to the head.
James throws a hook but MacArthur blocks it.
MacArthur is looking to land body kicks.
James attempts a counter takedown but MacArthur avoids it well and moves away.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
James looking for a triangle here. MacArthur is fighting it but it looks tight! James pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, MacArthur is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Korey James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Erick Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sama Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Erick Santos has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Erick Santos seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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142 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erick Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sama Paska!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Santos throws a combination. Paska tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos throws a combination that misses
and Paska cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
The fighters circling - Paska throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Paska scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head.
Paska scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Paska lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos is rocked!
Paska unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Santos! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Paska is unloading with more strikes now! Santos drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sama Paska!
Sama Paska tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bman Olot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olot comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Blood. This should be fireworks!
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178 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bman Olot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Dean!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olot, pushing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Dean 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.
Dean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olot or not.
Olot tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Olot lands an elbow inside that Dean shrugs off.
It looks like Sam Dean has been cut.
Olot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Olot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dean lands a nice uppercut.
Dean pushes Olot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dean managing to block the knees to the body from Olot.
Olot looking to throw knees to the head but Dean is blocking nicely.
Olot misses with a punch to the body.
Olot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Olot is pushing Dean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dean is struggling to control the position.
Olot missing with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dean.
Olot pushes off an throws an elbow but Dean leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dean lands a hook that snaps the head of Olot backwards.
Olot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olot prevents a body shot from Dean.
Our sources have told us that Olot has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olot.
Olot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dean.
Dean avoids the elbow strike from Olot, against the cage.
Dean avoids the elbow strike from Olot, against the cage.
Olot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Olot has a couple of punches blocked by Dean.
Dean pressing his opponent against the cage.
Olot misses with the head strike.
Dean misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Olot.
Dean trying to stall but Olot improves his position.
Olot lands a good knee to the midsection. Dean won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olot's elbow.
Olot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dean blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Olot fails to land.
Olot struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Olot tries to land a knee to the head but Dean blocks with his arms.
Dean scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olot stalling in the clinch but Dean improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dean.
Olot tries to land knees in the clinch but Dean avoids the damage to the body.
Dean avoiding damage as Olot throws knees to the body.
Dean misses with a body punch.
Dean slowing the pace effectively.
Olot lands with a light punch inside.
Dean slowing the pace effectively.
Olot tries to stall but Dean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right handed body shot lands from Dean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean cracks Olot with a nice body shot.
Olot tries to land knees in the clinch but Dean avoids the damage to the body.
Olot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dean blocking some punches.
Dean dodges an elbow strike from Olot.
Dean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Olot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Olot.
Dean misses with a punch to the body.
Olot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dean blocks it with crossed arms.
Olot trying to control the position but instead, Dean has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olot into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dean.
Olot is trying to stall.
Olot landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dean.
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!
Olot taking a breather.
Olot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dean lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dean stalls.
Olot blocking some punches.
Dean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olot is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Olot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Olot misses with some punches.
Olot lands an elbow that stopped Dean in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Dean fails to land.
Dean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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 Bman Olot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Dean's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Olot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Olot misses with a knee strike.
Olot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dean lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Olot swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Olot leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Olot throws an elbow but misses.
Bman Olot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dean swings wildly with an uppercut but Olot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olot tries to stall but Dean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Olot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dean pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dean is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Olot looking to slow down the pace here.
Olot lands an elbow inside that Dean shrugs off.
Dean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olot backwards.
Olot lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Dean.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dean.
Dean lands a hook that snaps the head of Olot backwards.
Dean has a couple of punches blocked by Olot.
Dean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Olot is keeping busy.
Olot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Dean.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dean as Olot tries to tie him up.
Olot content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dean.
Dean lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dean.
Nice body punch from Dean.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dean lands a nice shot to the body.
Dean scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dean - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dean.
Dean tries to throw a body punch but Olot avoids it by throwing Dean back against the cage.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dean dodges an elbow strike from Olot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Olot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dean's brow.
Dean misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.
Dean blocks an elbow strike from Olot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dean as Olot tries to tie him up.
Olot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dean lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Dean.
Dean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.
Olot is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dean is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dean has Olot pressed against the cage.
Olot throws an elbow but it misses.
Olot missing with knees to the body.
Dean misses with a body punch.
Dean throws a punch but it's blocked by Olot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olot misses with a knee strike.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
Dean taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dean lands a left hand.
Olot throws a punch but it's blocked by Dean.
Olot misses with a punch to the body.
Dean tries to throw a body punch but Olot avoids it by throwing Dean back against the cage.
Dean lands a shoulder strike.
Dean managing to block the knees to the body from Olot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Dean's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dean throws a shot from downtown. Olot moves away and avoids it.
Dean doesn't manage to clinch there - Olot circles away.
Sam Dean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch but Olot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Olot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dean.
Olot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olot misses with a punch to the body.
Dean blocking some punches.
Dean struggles to land a body shot inside as Olot controls his hands.
Dean working aggressively here.
Olot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olot throws a punch but it's blocked by Dean.
Olot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dean is keeping busy.
Dean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olot creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dean's defenses.
That has opened up Sam Dean's cut even more.
Olot leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dean misses with the head strike.
Olot working Dean over with knees to the body.
Olot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dean tries to work over Olot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Dean.
A head punch on the inside from Olot fails to land.
Dean blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olot's elbow.
Olot struggles to land a body shot inside as Dean controls his hands.
Olot letting Dean take a breather here.
A short right from Dean.
Dean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Olot or not.
Olot creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dean blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dean works on Olot's body with a couple of short punches.
Olot lands a nice elbow.
Dean is trying to maintain a safe position but Olot gets an underhook and turns Dean into the cage.
Olot stalling against the cage.
Dean 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!
Olot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Olot trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Come on Olot - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Olot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dean's elbow.
Olot is looking to control Dean's arms but Dean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Olot has his back to the cage.
Olot throws an elbow but it misses.
Olot lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dean lands a shot to the body.
Olot swings wildly with an uppercut but Dean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dean scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Olot takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Dean.
Olot misses with the head strike.
Olot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dean.
Dean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olot backwards.
Olot tries to stall but Dean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Dean.
Olot is trying to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olot prevents a body shot from Dean.
Olot blocks a body shot from Dean.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Olot blocks a body shot from Dean.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dean scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olot has a couple of punches blocked by Dean.
Olot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Olot tries to stall but Dean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Dean as the two fighters clinch.
Dean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Olot is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dean.
Olot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dean has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Dean!
Bman Olot was interviewed post fight and said 'Forgiveness, please!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zsiga Venczel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Carrer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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17
220 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zsiga Venczel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Carrer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venczel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carrer's half guard.
Carrer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Carrer is trying to control but can't.
Venczel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Venczel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Venczel drops an elbow to the side of Carrer's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venczel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carrer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Venczel working the head and body with strikes.
Venczel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Venczel connects with a nice short shot to Carrer's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Venczel lands a nice short elbow.
Venczel stalling.
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. Venczel connects with a nice short shot to Carrer's temple.
Venczel trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Venczel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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. Venczel connects with a nice short shot to Carrer's temple.
Venczel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Venczel lands with a punch from half guard.
Carrer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carrer is rocked!
Venczel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Carrer is still in real trouble! Can Venczel finish him?
Venczel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Venczel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venczel lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Carrer quite badly. Carrer pulls Venczel in close trying to recover. Venczel postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Carrer on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Carrer doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zsiga Venczel!
A victorious Zsiga Venczel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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25
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joseph Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wright throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Wright. Beautiful body shot.
Hunt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Wright checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hunt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wright throws out a powerful jab.
Hunt is rocked!
Wright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Hunt does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooh!!! Wright has knocked Hunt down with a huge combo! Wright steps away and waves a wobbly Hunt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Wright tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wright fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hunt on the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Wright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt misses with a takedown
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunt in his tracks.
Wright lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunt at a distance.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wright counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hunt! Wright lets Hunt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wright drops Hunt with a big left hand! Hunt is injured, injured bad! Wright jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Wright!
Post fight, Joseph Wright took to the microphone: 'I told you I was here to take over this division!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Alvarado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Agoncillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Agoncillo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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142 lbs
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135 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arturo Alvarado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Agoncillo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Agoncillo.
Alvarado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Agoncillo throws a head kick that misses
and Alvarado counters with a thumping low kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Agoncillo enables Alvarado to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Agoncillo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alvarado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Agoncillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarado stops Agoncillo from standing up.
Alvarado looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarado looking to pass the guard.
Alvarado throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarado 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.
Alvarado wants to control from the top but Agoncillo keeps moving.
Agoncillo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarado being controlled here momentarily.
Agoncillo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarado controlling from the top position.
Alvarado content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alvarado throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Agoncillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarado trying to control but Agoncillo is working from the bottom.
Alvarado pushes down on Agoncillo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Agoncillo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alvarado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Agoncillo is trying to control but can't.
Alvarado landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alvarado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alvarado maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Agoncillo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Alvarado has cracked it and Agoncillo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Alvarado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arturo Alvarado!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Aaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Spinolio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Aaron has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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19
265 lbs
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270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Aaron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Spinolio!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Aaron.
Spinolio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aaron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spinolio finds it's way round the side to connect with Aaron's head.
Spinolio throws an off balance right hand
and Aaron counters with a right hand to the body.
Spinolio throws a jab but it's blocked by Aaron.
Aaron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spinolio scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Spinolio.
Spinolio misses with a jab to the body
and Aaron counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Aaron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spinolio.
A quick step to the side and Aaron tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spinolio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aaron.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aaron throws a hook to the side of Spinolio's head but Spinolio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spinolio throws an overhand right that lands on Aaron's shoulder, as Aaron tries to avoid the shot.
Spinolio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aaron manages to avoid it.
A jab from Spinolio does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinolio digs a good body shot into Aaron's ribs.
Spinolio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spinolio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Aaron is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Spinolio.
Aaron moves away from the strike by Spinolio.
Spinolio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aaron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spinolio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aaron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aaron misses with a body shot.
Spinolio throws a jab but it's blocked by Aaron.
Aaron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spinolio throws out the jab.
Aaron walks into a straight right hand from Spinolio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spinolio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spinolio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Aaron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aaron fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spinolio just manages to avoid it.
Spinolio cracks Aaron with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Aaron tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Spinolio pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Aaron is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Spinolio!
An out of breath Ivan Spinolio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jahll Gunacrii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jahll Gunacrii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez throws the left hand but Gunacrii avoids the punch easily.
Gunacrii cracks Jimenez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunacrii. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gunacrii on the side of the head.
Jimenez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunacrii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jimenez doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunacrii throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Gunacrii moved out of range nicely.
Jimenez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Gunacrii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gunacrii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Gunacrii ducked under it nicely.
Gunacrii takes one on the button.
Jahll Gunacrii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Gunacrii lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Gunacrii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jimenez doesn't seem phased though.
Gunacrii throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez defending well as Gunacrii loads up on a big left hand.
Gunacrii ducks right into an uppercut from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunacrii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunacrii throws a hook but Jimenez blocks it.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunacrii.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunacrii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez lands a lovely overhand right.
Gunacrii misses with a looping right.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Gunacrii moves away and avoids it.
Gunacrii checks a leg kick.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jimenez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jimenez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunacrii throws the left hand but Jimenez avoids the punch easily.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Gunacrii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunacrii.
Gunacrii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimenez tries to land a leg kick but Gunacrii saw it coming and moves away.
Jimenez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunacrii loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
Gunacrii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gunacrii lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Gunacrii.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunacrii misses the target.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunacrii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Gunacrii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jimenez back to the cage. Gunacrii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gunacrii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jimenez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gunacrii.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunacrii moves away.
Jimenez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGunacrii.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez walks into a straight right hand from Gunacrii.
It looks like Hugo Jimenez has been cut.
Jimenez throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunacrii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunacrii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunacrii.
Gunacrii just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gunacrii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gunacrii throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jimenez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gunacrii is able to avoid easily.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Gunacrii moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunacrii throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Jimenez misses with a double jab.
Gunacrii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jimenez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunacrii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunacrii staying out of range there.
Jimenez scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Gunacrii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunacrii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunacrii misses with a body shot.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gunacrii to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimenez digs a good body shot into Gunacrii's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunacrii.
Gunacrii lands a nice shot to the body.
Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Gunacrii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gunacrii blocks a low kick nicely.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunacrii.
Jimenez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jimenez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gunacrii loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
Jimenez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunacrii was well out of range. Poor timing from Jimenez.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunacrii.
A swing and a miss from Gunacrii.
Jimenez takes a swing at Gunacrii's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hugo Jimenez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugo Jimenez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gunacrii lands with a hook. Jimenez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jimenez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jimenez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gunacrii checks it well.
Gunacrii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunacrii.
A countering left hand to the body from Jimenez misses.
Gunacrii blocks a jab.
Gunacrii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jimenez throws a leg kick that misses.
Gunacrii misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Gunacrii misses its intended target.
Gunacrii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jimenez digs a good body shot into Gunacrii's ribs.
Gunacrii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunacrii.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Gunacrii.
Gunacrii misses with a wild combination.
Gunacrii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez lands a nice looking body shot.
Jimenez slips a jab from Gunacrii.
Jimenez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunacrii is just out of range.
Gunacrii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunacrii ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a jab to Gunacrii's midsection.
Jimenez cracks Gunacrii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Gunacrii.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Jimenez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunacrii. Gunacrii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunacrii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Hugo Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunacrii delivers a nice body kick.
Jimenez throws a good cross that connects.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Gunacrii avoids the punch easily.
Gunacrii feints and then cracks Jimenez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jimenez down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunacrii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunacrii's head backwards.
Gunacrii swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Gunacrii walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jimenez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez lands a nice hook to Gunacrii's body. Gunacrii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jimenez works Gunacrii's body with a nice hook.
Gunacrii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Jimenez blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Gunacrii misses.
Gunacrii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunacrii misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Jimenez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gunacrii doesn't seem phased though.
Jimenez throws a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Gunacrii blocks the low kick.
Jimenez scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Gunacrii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunacrii.
A little jabbing left from Jimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunacrii takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunacrii's head.
Gunacrii loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunacrii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimenez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gunacrii.
Jimenez punishes Gunacrii's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Gunacrii.
Gunacrii throws a jab when Jimenez was well out of range.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Gunacrii.
Jimenez defending well as Gunacrii loads up on a big left hand.
Gunacrii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunacrii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jimenez scores with a shot to the body.
Jimenez lands a lovely overhand right.
Gunacrii throws a lazy right hand but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunacrii.
Jimenez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunacrii.
A jab lands there for Jimenez.
A big right from Gunacrii misses.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimenez throws a leg kick but Gunacrii sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gunacrii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gunacrii cracks Jimenez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunacrii.
Gunacrii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gunacrii is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugo Jimenez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jimenez stalks Gunacrii and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gunacrii's face. Gunacrii staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Gunacrii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunacrii throws a poor cross that misses
and Jimenez counters with a huge left! Gunacrii is in big trouble! He's backing up but Jimenez isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gunacrii from any more damage. A dominating finish by Jimenez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Jimenez!
Hugo Jimenez very nearly forgot to thank Highland Clothing 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Perry Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Dickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dickens's choice of entrance music: I Want it All. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Perry Hughes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oliver Dickens!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Dickens walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Hughes.
Dickens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Dickens shoots in and gets a takedown into Hughes's guard.
Dickens looking to sit in guard and control but Hughes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dickens keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Dickens pulls Hughes in to control the position.
Hughes trying to control but Dickens is working from the bottom.
Dickens pulls Hughes in to control the position.
Dickens is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens is controlling the pace.
Dickens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dickens drops an elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
Dickens is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hughes trying to hold on to Dickens's head to control him but Dickens postures up.
Dickens is nestled in close to Hughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dickens working Hughes over with strikes.
Dickens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hughes's head.
Hughes's coaches at Highland Brawl Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dickens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dickens working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Dickens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dickens working Hughes over with strikes.
Hughes has hold of Dickens's hands but Dickens slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dickens is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Dickens lands with a punch from half guard.
Dickens controlling the action here.
Hughes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hughes tries to get out of the position.
Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Dickens sits in half guard.
Hughes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickens.
Dickens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickens not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hughes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickens throwing shots but Hughes is blocking nicely.
Dickens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dickens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dickens working the head and body with strikes.
Dickens tries to pass to full mount but Hughes defends it.
Dickens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hughes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickens.
Ground and pound from Dickens.
Hughes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickens.
Hughes is in trouble now - Dickens has advanced to mount!
Hughes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dickens lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Dickens.
Hughes tries to lock up and control but Dickens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Dickens connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dickens punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dickens working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dickens lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Dickens scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hughes is rocked!
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dickens on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Hughes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dickens tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
Dickens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dickens lands a couple of good shots and Hughes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dickens punishes Hughes with strikes from the back mount.
Dickens is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Hughes. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Hughes is trapped and Dickens is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Dickens throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Dickens misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Dickens dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dickens shoots for a double leg takedown but Hughes sprawls well. He's pushed Dickens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hughes seems to have got his legs back now.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Perry Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Dickens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dickens feints and as Hughes raises his hands in defense, Dickens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dickens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dickens trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Dickens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dickens wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes controlling Dickens's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hughes keeping full guard, as Dickens tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickens wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dickens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dickens landing some decent shots from guard.
Dickens is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dickens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
Dickens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dickens wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Dickens postures up in Hughes's guard and throws a big left but Hughes blocks it.
Dickens working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dickens's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dickens lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dickens is in close to Hughes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dickens postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dickens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dickens postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dickens is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dickens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dickens lands a couple of elbows.
Dickens throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dickens lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dickens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dickens with a nice head shot there.
Dickens cracks Hughes with a solid left hand.
Dickens working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
Dickens throws an elbow that misses. Hughes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dickens's guard. Nice move by Hughes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickens pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
Dickens's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dickens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dickens is still trying to improve position.
Dickens keeps trying to improve his position.
Dickens pulls Hughes in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dickens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dickens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hughes is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickens lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
My spies in The Hut - $50 inform me that Dickens has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dickens trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Dickens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dickens dodges the punch combination from Hughes.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Dickens is just out of range.
Dickens has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hughes finds it's way round the side to connect with Dickens's head.
Dickens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dickens fails with the takedown
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes scores with a hook.
Hughes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dickens circles away quickly and effectively.
Dickens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hughes swivels and escapes.
Perry Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Dickens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dickens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Hughes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes scores with a nice strike.
Dickens throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hughes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dickens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hughes as he avoids it easily.
Dickens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hughes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Perry Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dickens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes digs a good body shot into Dickens's ribs.
Hughes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hughes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dickens.
Hughes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dickens does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dickens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes staying out of range there.
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!
Dickens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hughes trying to control but Dickens postures up.
Dickens thows a huge punch but Hughes dodges it nicely.
Hughes is not content to let Dickens control the position.
Dickens drops an elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
Dickens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes is looking to improve his position.
Dickens throwing shots but Hughes is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickens.
Dickens thows a huge punch but Hughes dodges it nicely.
Dickens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dickens throwing shots but Hughes is blocking nicely.
Dickens slips a nice elbow through Hughes's hands, connecting with Hughes's forehead.
Dickens missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dickens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hughes is staying active underneath Dickens, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dickens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dickens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dickens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hughes defending well though.
Nice strikes from Dickens there.
Dickens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dickens is nestled in close to Hughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickens.
Hughes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickens.
Perry Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Dickens connects with a nice short shot to Hughes's temple.
Dickens is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dickens scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dickens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hughes's head.
Dickens trying to mount his opponent but Hughes defends it.
Dickens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dickens lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dickens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dickens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oliver Dickens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dickens is nestled in close to Hughes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Perry Hughes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dickens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Dickens!
Oliver Dickens is the new welterweight champion!
Oliver Dickens decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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