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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowan Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belleville's entrance music is The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid . A fine choice. Benjamin Belleville is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowan Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Belleville darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Rowan Stevenson has been cut.
A left lands for Stevenson.
Stevenson blocks a leg kick.
Stevenson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belleville cracks Stevenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stevenson is rocked!
Stevenson swings for the body but Belleville moves out of range.
As Stevenson backs away, Belleville returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stevenson is still on wobbly legs! Can Belleville finish him?
Belleville throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Belleville.
Belleville takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Belleville throws an uppercut from hell that sends Stevenson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Belleville stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Belleville!
Benjamin Belleville thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Rowan Stevenson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I bow before my opponent. He was weak. I was sick. Had the Brazilian swine flu, or gonorrhea?'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jai McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jai McCracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCracken.
McCracken throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Banner is looking to clinch.
McCracken misses with a series of wild punches.
McCracken avoids the body shot from Banner.
McCracken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner.
McCracken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCracken moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McCracken jabs Banner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCracken's jab looks to have found its range, popping Banner under the eye.
Banner tries to bum rush McCracken with a series of wild strikes but McCracken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCracken.
Banner lands a head kick. McCracken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Jai McCracken has been cut.
Banner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCracken.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Banner.
Banner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCracken.
McCracken pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Banner back to the cage. McCracken follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCracken lands with a nice body punch.
McCracken lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken lands with a shot to the body.
McCracken slips under a jab from Banner.
McCracken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCracken scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good leg kick by McCracken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Banner slips under a jab from McCracken.
A combination from McCracken does no damage.
McCracken is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banner.
Banner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banner there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab lands there for Banner.
No joy there for McCracken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCracken connects with a solid leg kick.
McCracken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McCracken dodges the punch combination from Banner.
McCracken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banner clinches with his opponent.
Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken moves out of range as Banner strikes.
McCracken misses with a series of wild punches.
McCracken swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner.
McCracken fails to land with a series of punches.
McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
McCracken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCracken. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCracken throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
McCracken dodges the punch combination from Banner.
McCracken is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McCracken lands with a right hand.
McCracken connects with a high kick.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCracken went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Banner throws out a loose jab but McCracken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCracken just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by McCracken.
McCracken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCracken throws a big shot that misses.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCracken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCracken throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McCracken staying out of range there.
McCracken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCracken throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
McCracken scores with a jab to the body.
Banner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McCracken throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
Banner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banner.
Jai McCracken's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCracken misses with a few strikes there.
McCracken lands a nice looking body shot.
McCracken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
McCracken plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Banner looks to land a combination but McCracken avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banner wants to counter with a clinch but McCracken pushes him away.
McCracken is looking to wear down Banner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCracken dodges the punch combination from Banner.
McCracken throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCracken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCracken throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCracken.
McCracken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCracken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from McCracken misses.
Banner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCracken. McCracken obviously looking to wear him down.
Banner connects with a crisp jab.
McCracken throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCracken throws a shot to the body.
Banner is looking to clinch but McCracken is avoiding it.
Banner lands a left and a right that send McCracken crashing to the mat, dazed. Banner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Banner circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! McCracken drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Banner follows McCracken to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bruce Banner made sure he mentioned Mystic Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borislav Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smoke Serpent- . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pepe LePew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borislav Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePew moves away from the strike by Vovchanchyn.
LePew attempts a counter takedown but Vovchanchyn avoids it well and moves away.
Vovchanchyn misses the jab.
Vovchanchyn lands a slapping body shot.
Vovchanchyn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LePew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a jab to the body but LePew is just out of range.
LePew half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
LePew 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.
Vovchanchyn lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Pepe LePew has been cut.
Vovchanchyn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LePew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vovchanchyn won't be happy with that.
Vovchanchyn 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.
Vovchanchyn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Vovchanchyn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked LePew off and has taken his back!
LePew trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
LePew rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vovchanchyn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vovchanchyn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
LePew keeping moving, preventing Vovchanchyn from controlling successfully.
LePew is trying to keep Vovchanchyn in close.
Vovchanchyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LePew is keeping the position for now.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position from guard on top but LePew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LePew bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vovchanchyn's guard.
Vovchanchyn wants to sweep but no luck.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vovchanchyn pushes LePew off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
LePew gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LePew checks a leg kick.
LePew looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vovchanchyn lands with an uppercut that bounces LePew off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Vovchanchyn.
Borislav Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LePew takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew slips under a jab from Vovchanchyn.
LePew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vovchanchyn throws a good cross that connects.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LePew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vovchanchyn, as that shot connected.
LePew is rocked!
Vovchanchyn throws a nice looking combination but LePew bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh LePew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vovchanchyn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LePew counters with a takedown into side control.
LePew seems to have got his legs back now.
Vovchanchyn is trying to buck LePew off.
Vovchanchyn prevents LePew from moving into mount.
Vovchanchyn is not content to let LePew control the position.
LePew scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
An elbow from LePew crashes against the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
LePew in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
LePew grinds an elbow into Vovchanchyn's temple.
Vovchanchyn is looking to reverse the position.
Vovchanchyn manages to work his way to half guard, despite LePew's best efforts.
Vovchanchyn is looking to escape.
LePew working the head and body with strikes.
LePew trying to pass the guard but Vovchanchyn defending well.
Vovchanchyn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vovchanchyn.
LePew tries to free his leg and advance position but Vovchanchyn is retaining full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
LePew is working hard here to advance position.
LePew distracts Vovchanchyn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
LePew passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vovchanchyn is pushing LePew's head away, looking to escape. LePew manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Vovchanchyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pepe LePew's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LePew ducks under a wild hook from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vovchanchyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vovchanchyn lands with a cross.
Vovchanchyn scores with the left hand. LePew knows he should have avoided that one.
Vovchanchyn throws a jab when LePew was well out of range.
LePew attempts a counter takedown but Vovchanchyn avoids it well and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as LePew checks a leg kick.
LePew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls and moves away.
LePew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vovchanchyn.
LePew throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LePew checks the leg kick nicely there.
LePew appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vovchanchyn lands with a nice body punch.
Vovchanchyn cracks LePew with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LePew takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Borislav Vovchanchyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vovchanchyn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
LePew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vovchanchyn sprawls and moves away.
Vovchanchyn tries to bum rush LePew with a series of wild strikes but LePew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LePew feinted with a counter takedown.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook but LePew blocks it.
Vovchanchyn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vovchanchyn misses with a leg kick
and LePew decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vovchanchyn's guard.
Vovchanchyn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Vovchanchyn lands an impressive looking overhand right. LePew doesn't seem phased though.
Borislav Vovchanchyn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vovchanchyn misses with a right hand
and LePew counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully.
Vovchanchyn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LePew 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.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing LePew from controlling successfully.
LePew postures up.
LePew showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
LePew with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vovchanchyn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vovchanchyn wants to stand but LePew is controlling the position.
LePew throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vovchanchyn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in LePew's guard.
Vovchanchyn cracks LePew with a solid left hand.
Vovchanchyn preventing the sweep.
LePew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LePew is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vovchanchyn rolls with it to try and escape but LePew cranks on the arm and Vovchanchyn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pepe LePew!
During a confident post fight interview, Pepe LePew thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mancine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joeli Babitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Mancine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joeli Babitu!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babitu throws the left hand but Mancine avoids the punch easily.
Babitu slips a straight right by Mancine.
Babitu lands with an uppercut that bounces Mancine off the cage and back into range.
Babitu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Babitu misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Babitu misses the target.
Mancine throws a shot from downtown. Babitu moves away and avoids it.
Babitu throws a sloppy head kick
and Mancine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Babitu stalks Mancine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mancine's face. Mancine staggers backwards, shaken.
Mancine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mancine works over Babitu's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mancine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Babitu thows a body kick. Mancine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Babitu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Babitu misses with a shot to the body
and Mancine counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu connects with a right hand. Mancine shakes it off.
A slow jab from Babitu misses its intended target.
Babitu stuns Mancine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Babitu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babitu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mancine.
Mancine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Babitu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Babitu.
Babitu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Babitu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mancine was well out of range. Poor timing from Babitu.
Babitu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babitu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Babitu.
Babitu looks for the body kick but Mancine saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mancine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mancine cracks Babitu with an open hand slap.
Babitu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mancine.
Jab, jab by Babitu - just one landing.
Mancine missing with a left hand there. Babitu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Babitu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joeli Babitu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Babitu as he checks the leg kick.
Babitu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mancine in his tracks.
Mancine fails with a takedown attempt.
Babitu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mancine.
Babitu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mancine misses the target.
Babitu is looking to clinch but Mancine is avoiding it.
Joeli Babitu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses
and Mancine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mancine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Babitu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mancine jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu is looking for a sweep.
Mancine wants to control but Babitu is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Babitu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Babitu tries to improve position but can't.
Mancine creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Babitu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Babitu is trying to improve his position.
Mancine working away.
Babitu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mancine working the strikes but Babitu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mancine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Babitu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mancine trying to advance position but Babitu counters by regaining guard.
Mancine trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Babitu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeli Babitu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mancine throws a right hand that misses
and Babitu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mancine thinking.
Babitu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mancine takes a swing at Babitu's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Babitu throws a solid leg kick but Mancine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Babitu.
Mancine shoots in for a takedown but Babitu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Babitu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mancine 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.
Babitu misses with an uppercut
and Mancine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mancine looking to pass the guard.
Mancine throws an elbow that misses. Babitu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mancine's guard. Nice move by Babitu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Babitu won't allow Mancine to sweep him here.
Mancine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Babitu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Babitu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mancine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babitu is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Babitu content to stall in guard here.
Babitu trying to control the position from guard on top but Mancine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babitu wants to stand but Mancine has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Babitu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mancine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mancine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Babitu controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mancine misses with a looping right.
Mancine misses with a body shot.
Mancine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Babitu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Babitu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babitu tries a body shot but Mancine blocks it.
Mancine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Babitu throws a head kick that half lands.
Babitu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mancine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mancine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Babitu moves away.
A jab from Babitu does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Mancine - just one landing.
Babitu throws a sloppy head kick and Mancine moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Babitu. Mancine shrugs it off though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mancine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Babitu finds it's way round the side to connect with Mancine's head.
Babitu needs to keep his hands up - Mancine had a free shot at his head there.
Babitu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joeli Babitu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Mancine misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Babitu.
Babitu misses with a right hand
and Mancine counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mancine working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Babitu's thigh. Babitu counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ray Mancine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Babitu wants to get back to his feet but Mancine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Babitu is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancine looking for a sweep. Not yet Mancine, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Babitu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Babitu wants to get up but he can't break Mancine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Babitu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mancine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Babitu passes into side control.
Mancine is letting Babitu control him for a moment.
Ray Mancine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Babitu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mancine!
Mancine is looking to get to half guard.
Babitu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mancine wants to hold on but Babitu pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancine is wriggling around trying to escape.
Babitu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mancine tries to reverse the position but Babitu maintains control.
Mancine has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Babitu's lack of action.
Mancine is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mancine looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mancine with a hook.
Babitu scores with a nice strike.
Mancine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babitu pinned against the cage. Babitu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Babitu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babitu connects with a body shot that sends Mancine's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joeli Babitu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Babitu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joeli Babitu!
Joeli Babitu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thor Berserk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston has chosen Fuckin Problem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
140 lbs
30 - 16 - 0 |
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30
145 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Berserk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Preston!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston lands a nice shot that snaps Berserk's head back.
Berserk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Berserk tests Preston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Preston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Preston misses.
Berserk throws a shot from downtown. Preston moves away and avoids it.
Berserk misses with a wild combination.
Berserk throws a hook to the side of Preston's head but Preston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Berserk moves out of range easily.
Preston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berserk thumps Preston with a low kick.
Preston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Preston cracks Berserk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berserk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Preston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Berserk misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Preston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Berserk throws out the jab.
Preston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been informed that Preston 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.
Preston defending well as Berserk loads up on a big left hand.
Berserk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Preston moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Preston.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berserk. Preston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berserk blocks a leg kick.
Berserk throws a hook but Preston avoids it easily.
Preston tries a quick counter leg kick but Berserk is wise to it.
Berserk misses with a hook.
Preston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berserk doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Preston. Berserk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berserk ducks under a wild hook from Preston.
Preston looks to land a right hand but Berserk moved out of range.
Preston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Berserk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Preston throws a right and a left that Berserk avoids nicely.
Berserk misses with a low kick as Preston jumps back.
Berserk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Preston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Berserk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Preston has time to react.
Preston is looking to clinch.
Thor Berserk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston throws out a loose jab but Berserk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Berserk throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Berserk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Preston misses.
Preston cracks Berserk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Berserk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berserk is looking to counter punch.
Berserk scores with a nice body kick.
Preston lands a leg kick that knocks Berserk off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Berserk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berserk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Preston at a distance.
Berserk throws a shot to the body.
Preston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Preston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Preston throws out a loose jab but Berserk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Berserk.
Berserk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Preston.
Crunch! Berserk slams his shin into Preston's torso.
Berserk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Berserk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Preston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Berserk.
Preston throws a lazy uppercut
and Berserk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berserk.
No joy there for Preston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berserk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Berserk throws a lazy uppercut
and Preston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berserk avoids the head kick by Preston.
Berserk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Preston just manages to avoid it.
Preston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Berserk. Berserk obviously looking to wear him down.
Berserk throws a leg kick but Preston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Berserk throws a body punch but Preston moves out of range.
Berserk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Preston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body kick from Preston.
Preston throws a shot to the body.
Berserk moves away from the strike by Preston.
Berserk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Preston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Preston scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berserk throws a lazy right hand but Preston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Preston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Preston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Berserk misses the target.
Berserk just misses with a punch to the body.
Preston throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aiden Preston will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Berserk connects with the punch.
Preston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berserk.
Preston misses with a body shot.
Preston scores with a sloppy right hand. Berserk should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Preston.
Preston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Preston blocks a jab.
Preston throws a big shot that misses.
Preston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berserk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aiden Preston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Preston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Preston feints and then cracks Berserk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berserk down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Berserk.
Preston misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Berserk.
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!
Berserk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Preston thuds a left hand into Berserk's body.
A head kick misses from Berserk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Preston missing with a left hand there. Berserk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Berserk looks to land a left hand but Preston moved out of range nicely.
Preston staying out of range there.
Preston avoids the body shot from Berserk.
Preston flicks out a counter leg kick but Berserk steps away.
Preston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Berserk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Preston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berserk manages to avoid it.
Berserk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Preston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Berserk circles away quickly and effectively.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Berserk.
Berserk blocks a head kick by Preston.
Berserk swings for the body but Preston moves out of range.
Preston throws a leg kick that misses.
Preston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Preston. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berserk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Preston. Those never looked like landing.
Berserk blocks a low kick nicely.
Berserk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berserk has Preston pushed against the cage.
Preston looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Berserk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Preston.
Berserk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Preston lands an elbow that stopped Berserk in his tracks for a moment.
Berserk taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berserk.
Berserk leaning against his opponent.
Preston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berserk misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Berserk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Berserk blocks the elbow strike.
Berserk dodges an elbow strike from Preston.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Berserk looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Preston.
Preston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Berserk backwards.
Berserk struggles to land a body shot inside as Preston controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Preston.
Preston crunches a lovely knee into Berserk's ribcage.
Berserk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Preston being controlled against the cage.
Berserk misses with a body punch.
Berserk successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Berserk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Preston is aware though and is defending well.
Preston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Preston forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berserk wants to improve his position but Preston is controlling well.
Berserk is working hard here to advance position.
Preston is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Preston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Preston misses with a double jab.
A big right from Preston misses.
Preston misses with a looping right.
Berserk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Preston lands with a thumping leg kick.
Preston throws a shot from downtown. Berserk moves away and avoids it.
Berserk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Preston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Preston checks a low kick from Berserk.
Preston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Berserk.
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Berserk.
Preston checks a low kick from Berserk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston gets tackled into the cage by Berserk. Berserk maintains the clinch.
Berserk tries to pull guard but Preston won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Berserk as the two fighters clinch.
Aiden Preston seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Preston.
With the fighters up against the cage, Preston throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Preston throws an elbow but misses.
Preston scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Preston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Preston misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Preston lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Preston on the inside.
Berserk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Preston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Thor Berserk has been cut.
Berserk tries to stall but Preston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Berserk avoids a wild elbow strike from Preston.
Berserk can't find room to land a body shot as Preston controls the action.
A short right from Preston.
Berserk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Preston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thor Berserk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Preston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Preston tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Preston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Berserk working aggressively here.
Preston misses with the head strike.
Preston lands a hook that snaps the head of Berserk backwards.
Preston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Berserk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Preston throws an elbow that misses.
Berserk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berserk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Preston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berserk backwards.
Berserk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Berserk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Preston throws an elbow but it misses.
Berserk can't find room to land a body shot as Preston controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk digs a right hand underneath Preston's ribcage. Preston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Preston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Preston scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Preston.
Berserk successfully pulls guard.
Preston won't allow Berserk to sweep him here.
Berserk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Preston is aware though and is defending well.
Preston postures up in Berserk's guard and throws a big left but Berserk blocks it.
Berserk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Berserk being controlled here, momentarily.
Berserk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berserk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Preston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Preston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Berserk throws a leg kick which misses Preston's front leg but catches the back leg as Preston tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Berserk.
Preston throws a body shot but no joy.
Preston throws an overhand right that lands on Berserk's shoulder, as Berserk tries to avoid the shot.
Berserk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Preston manages to circle out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aiden Preston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Preston winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Preston!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aiden Preston made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Thor Berserk spoke after the fight, saying 'I am better then this.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Dyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opie Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston has chosen Curtis Stigers - This Life as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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237 lbs
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276 lbs
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Dyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Opie Winston!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyson scores with a punch to the head.
Winston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dyson.
Winston ducks right into an uppercut from Dyson.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dyson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dyson checks a low kick from Winston.
Dyson throws out a powerful jab.
Winston throws a head kick that misses.
Winston has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dyson throws a sloppy head kick and Winston moves out of range easily.
Dyson blocks a leg kick.
Winston moves in looking to clinch but Dyson pushes him off.
Dyson is looking to counter punch.
Dyson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winston is looking to slow Dyson down with leg kicks.
Winston tries to clinch but Dyson moves out of range.
Winston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winston misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyson scores with a leg kick.
Winston throws out a loose jab but Dyson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dyson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Dyson moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Dyson misses the target.
Winston is looking to chop away at Dyson's legs.
Dyson throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Dyson tests Winston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dyson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Winston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Opie Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winston.
Dyson is looking to counter punch.
Dyson sends Winston crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dyson is motioning to the referee to let Winston up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Winston is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BAM! Dyson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Winston like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Philip Dyson!
An out of breath Philip Dyson 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 Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kage comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ride the Lightning kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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164 lbs
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30
162 lbs
19 - 9 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
34 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Raijin Kage!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kage clinches with his opponent.
Krasnodebski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kage is defending well for now.
Kage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Krasnodebski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Krasnodebski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Krasnodebski is defending well.
Gotard Krasnodebski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raijin Kage.
A short right from Krasnodebski on the inside.
Kage is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Krasnodebski decides to pull guard.
Krasnodebski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Krasnodebski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krasnodebski controlling Kage's posture.
Kage wants to control from the top but Krasnodebski keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kage pushes down on Krasnodebski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krasnodebski regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Krasnodebski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krasnodebski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kage manages to get himself to full guard.
Kage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krasnodebski is trying to control but can't.
Kage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krasnodebski is trying to maintain the position but Kage is very close to passing his half guard.
Kage 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski wants to improve his position but Kage is controlling well.
Krasnodebski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Krasnodebski is defending against the submission attempts here by Kage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krasnodebski defending well though.
Kage is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krasnodebski defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krasnodebski is just riding it out for now. Kage eventually gives up the hold.
Kage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Krasnodebski is defending against the submission attempts here by Kage.
Kage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Krasnodebski is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Krasnodebski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage wants to free his trapped foot but Krasnodebski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Krasnodebski wants to improve his position but Kage is controlling well.
Krasnodebski preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kage throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Krasnodebski to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krasnodebski dives on top into guard.
Krasnodebski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raijin Kage will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Krasnodebski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krasnodebski jabs Kage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kage clinches up against the cage.
Kage is looking for a takedown.
Kage wants to take the fight to the mat but Krasnodebski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krasnodebski has a couple of punches blocked by Kage.
Krasnodebski prevents the takedown attempt.
Gotard Krasnodebski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raijin Kage.
Kage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krasnodebski's elbow.
Kage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Krasnodebski regains guard.
Krasnodebski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kage looking to pass the guard.
Krasnodebski working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage tries to free his leg and advance position but Krasnodebski is retaining full guard.
Krasnodebski pulls Kage in close to prevent any damage.
Kage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krasnodebski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krasnodebski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Krasnodebski is controlling Kage's posture.
Krasnodebski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kage scores with a leg kick.
Kage ducks under a wild hook from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Kage misses.
Kage lands a glancing blow to the side of Krasnodebski's head.
It looks like Gotard Krasnodebski has been cut.
Krasnodebski's corner calls for a 1-2. Krasnodebski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kage has managed to clinch.
Kage looking for a takedown.
Krasnodebski gets underhooks to prevent Kage's takedown attempt.
Krasnodebski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kage backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Krasnodebski breaks the clinch.
Kage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krasnodebski.
Kage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krasnodebski's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kage is looking to work some ground and pound but Krasnodebski has wrist control.
Kage throws a big right hand that misses.
Krasnodebski keeping full guard, as Kage tries to pass.
Krasnodebski trying to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kage working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage looking to sit in guard and control but Krasnodebski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Krasnodebski controlling from the top position.
Krasnodebski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kage is keeping the position for now.
Krasnodebski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krasnodebski has managed to get both his arms back between Kage's legs - danger averted.
Krasnodebski won't allow Kage to sweep him here.
Kage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kage trying to keep a closed guard but Krasnodebski is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krasnodebski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage is looking to regain half guard here but Krasnodebski keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Kage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Krasnodebski tries for a kimura but Kage is defending well.
Kage regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raijin Kage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gotard Krasnodebski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Krasnodebski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kage.
Krasnodebski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krasnodebski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kage. That did some damage!
Krasnodebski swings for the body but Kage moves out of range.
And Kage tries to counter it with a takedown but Krasnodebski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krasnodebski thuds his right hand into Kage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krasnodebski throws a looping overhand right but Kage ducks down to avoid it.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick as Kage jumps back.
Krasnodebski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kage shoots in but no luck this time.
Kage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Krasnodebski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kage throws a sloppy head kick and Krasnodebski moves out of range easily.
Kage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krasnodebskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Krasnodebski misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krasnodebski keeps the fight on the outside.
Krasnodebski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kage.
Kage shoots in for a takedown but Krasnodebski shows good takedown defense.
That kick from Kage tenderised Krasnodebski's leg. Krasnodebski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Krasnodebski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krasnodebski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gotard Krasnodebski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kage!
Kage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Krasnodebski clobbers Kage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krasnodebski lands with a nice body punch.
Kage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big right from Krasnodebski misses.
Kage tries to clinch but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Kage misses with an uppercut.
Krasnodebski lands a nice hook to Kage's body. Kage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krasnodebski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krasnodebski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kage throws a head kick that misses.
Gotard Krasnodebski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kage 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.
Krasnodebski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krasnodebski avoids the head kick by Kage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krasnodebski lands with a straight right. Kage didn't see that one coming.
Krasnodebski connects with an inside leg kick.
Kage has closed the distance and engaged Krasnodebski in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage gets control of Krasnodebski's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kage will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Krasnodebski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gotard Krasnodebski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kage is trying to hold Krasnodebski in close to prevent damage but Krasnodebski has managed to pass into half guard.
Kage tries to roll over but Krasnodebski keeps him under control.
Kage actively working from the bottom here.
Kage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kage is looking for a triangle but Krasnodebski pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krasnodebski wants to pass the guard but Kage is keeping the position.
Kage looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krasnodebski passes into side control.
Krasnodebski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krasnodebski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kage knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Krasnodebski is trying to get an arm triangle but Kage is defending well.
Raijin Kage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kage sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Krasnodebski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kage is just riding it out for now. Krasnodebski eventually gives up the hold.
Krasnodebski is thwarting Kage's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotard Krasnodebski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kage 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raijin Kage!
Raijin Kage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Ray Dunkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen LIVING IN AMERICA BY JAMES BROWN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
212 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
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33
217 lbs
24 - 11 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alvin Ray Dunkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apollo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunkin pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
Dunkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Dunkin's ribs.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Dunkin slips the punch.
Dunkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Dunkin tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
A left and a right from Jackson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Alvin Ray Dunkin has been cut.
Dunkin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Dunkin.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Dunkin counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson cracks Dunkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson punishes Dunkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dunkin.
Dunkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson's coach down at Cell Block Six was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Dunkin's leg. Dunkin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dunkin throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Dunkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Dunkin moves out of range easily.
Dunkin connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson tries a low kick but Dunkin avoids it.
Dunkin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A cross from Dunkin lands.
Dunkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunkin connects with the punch.
Apollo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Dunkin moved away.
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Apollo Jackson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Dunkin is out of range.
A lazy left from Dunkin finds it's target.
Dunkin avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dunkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Dunkin moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dunkin checks a leg kick.
Dunkin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Dunkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dunkin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Dunkin.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dunkin if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jackson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dunkin avoids the body shot from Jackson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunkin.
Jackson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dunkin rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dunkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackson is in close to Dunkin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dunkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Dunkin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dunkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Dunkin controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Apollo Jackson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson misses the jab.
Dunkin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunkin moves away.
Dunkin lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Dunkin down.
Crunch! Dunkin slams his shin into Jackson's torso.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Dunkin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dunkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Dunkin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunkin.
Dunkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunkin but Dunkin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dunkin lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Dunkin thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Dunkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunkin misses the target.
Dunkin connects with a crisp jab.
Dunkin cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dunkin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Dunkin lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunkin connects with a single shot there.
Alvin Ray Dunkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dunkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dunkin misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Dunkin.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dunkin dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Dunkin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Dunkin wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson jabs at Dunkin's body.
Dunkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunkin cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Dunkin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Alvin Ray Dunkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunkin is just out of range.
Dunkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Dunkin moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Dunkin lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Jab from Jackson.
Dunkin fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Dunkin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dunkin rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Dunkin digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dunkin working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Dunkin.
Dunkin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunkin.
Dunkin lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dunkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Dunkin - that landed with a thud.
Dunkin avoiding damage.
Dunkin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Dunkin controls the action.
Dunkin misses with a body punch.
Dunkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunkin taking a breather.
Come on Dunkin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Ray Dunkin dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dunkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dunkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jackson is able to avoid easily.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunkin misses the target.
Dunkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Dunkin.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Dunkin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dunkin checks a low kick from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Dunkin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Dunkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Dunkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dunkin.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
And Dunkin counters with a quick kick to the body but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Dunkin lands with an overhand left.
Dunkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dunkin lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dunkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Donk. Dunkin catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Dunkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Dunkin.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Dunkin jumps back.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Dunkin saw that one coming.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dunkin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dunkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dunkin.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dunkin's waist but Dunkin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
Dunkin lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Dunkin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a body punch but Dunkin moves out of range.
Dunkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson takes a swing at Dunkin's ribcage but misses.
Dunkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Jackson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dunkin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Dunkin is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Dunkin is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dunkin keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Dunkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Dunkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunkin has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Dunkin defends it.
Dunkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Ray Dunkin clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunkin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Dunkin misses with a head kick.
Dunkin blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Dunkin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Dunkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Dunkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dunkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Dunkin misses with a body punch.
Alvin Ray Dunkin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson cracks Dunkin with a nice body shot.
Dunkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Dunkin.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dunkin tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dunkin blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunkin checks the leg kick.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Dunkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson punishes Dunkin's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Dunkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Dunkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Dunkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dunkin misses the shot to the body.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunkin thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunkin manages to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunkin defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Dunkin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Dunkin avoids it well.
Jackson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Jackson tries to get set, Dunkin tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson thows a body kick. Dunkin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunkin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Dunkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Dunkin tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunkin is just out of range.
Dunkin appears to be looking for a big counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dunkin.
Dunkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Dunkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dunkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Apollo Jackson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dunkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson is looking to slow Dunkin down with leg kicks.
Dunkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Dunkin misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jackson throws a right hand that Dunkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunkin also avoids with ease.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson cracks Dunkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson throws a jab when Dunkin was well out of range.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Dunkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkin scoring well with a low kick there.
Dunkin scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson 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.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dunkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunkin moves away.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dunkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dunkin lands with a shot to the body.
Dunkin lands a jab.
Jackson throws a head kick but Dunkin moves out of range.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Dunkin with an uppercut!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dunkin cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Dunkin scores with a head kick.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dunkin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Dunkin.
Dunkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunkin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunkin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunkin.
Dunkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunkin lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Dunkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Dunkin lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunkin.
Dunkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Dunkin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dunkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dunkin tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Dunkin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dunkin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dunkin backwards.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunkin can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries to break free but Dunkin pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Dunkin avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Dunkin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
Dunkin misses with a punch to the body.
Dunkin pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Dunkin.
Dunkin misses with an elbow strike.
Dunkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Ray Dunkin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dunkin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Ray Dunkin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks / Retaliation . Thunstrom has chosen Prodigy - Spitfire as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 26 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lars Thunstrom!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunstrom connects with a nice looking jab.
Thunstrom scores with a shot to the body.
Thunstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kelly slips a straight right by Thunstrom.
Kelly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thunstrom sprawls and moves away.
Thunstrom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thunstrom throws a body kick that misses.
Thunstrom swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lars Thunstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thunstrom throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.
Thunstrom looks to land a combination but Kelly avoids it well.
It looked like Kelly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom throws the left hand but Kelly avoids the punch easily.
Kelly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thunstrom defends it nicely.
Thunstrom jabs at Kelly's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom swings for the body but Kelly moves out of range.
Thunstrom just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKelly.
Thunstrom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been told by Kelly's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kelly 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.
Kelly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thunstrom digs a good body shot into Kelly's ribs.
Thunstrom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kelly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thunstrom.
Kelly cracks a nice hook into Thunstrom's ribs.
Kelly looks to land a right hand but Thunstrom moved out of range.
Kelly scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunstrom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thunstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Thunstrom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kelly. Kelly obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Thunstrom misses.
A big right from Kelly misses.
Thunstrom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kelly looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kelly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing.
Kelly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thunstrom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a big right hand that misses.
Thunstrom working for submissions but it's allowed Kelly to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunstrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kelly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thunstrom gets back to full guard.
Kelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but Thunstrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thunstrom trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Thunstrom has gone for a leg lock! Kelly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thunstrom's guard.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lars Thunstrom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thunstrom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kelly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kelly scores with a jab. Thunstrom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thunstrom avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Thunstrom thuds a left hand into Kelly's body.
Kelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunstrom.
Lars Thunstrom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thunstrom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunstrom avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Thunstrom missing with a left hand there. Kelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunstrom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly lands a jab to Thunstrom's midsection.
Kelly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunstrom. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thunstrom throws a lazy uppercut
and Kelly counters by moving into the clinch.
Kelly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thunstrom blocks it with crossed arms.
Kelly lands a nice uppercut.
Thunstrom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thunstrom avoids it.
Kelly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thunstrom is defending well for now.
Kelly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thunstrom after a bit of a struggle.
Thunstrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but Thunstrom is blocking nicely.
Kelly looking to throw knees to the head but Thunstrom is blocking nicely.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly tightens his grip and picks Thunstrom up, before dumping him to the ground. Thunstrom manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thunstrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunstrom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Kelly wants to control from the top but Thunstrom keeps moving.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunstrom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
George Kelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is working hard here to advance position.
Kelly is working Thunstrom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kelly trying to control but Thunstrom is working from the bottom.
Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but Thunstrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thunstrom postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kelly is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thunstrom, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunstrom, not yet.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kelly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thunstrom working for a triangle but Kelly defends it easily.
Thunstrom looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kelly passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Kelly dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A big left from Thunstrom misses.
The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thunstrom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kelly scrambles back to his feet.
Thunstrom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kelly doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut
and Kelly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kelly lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kelly misses with a straight right.
Thunstrom blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly tries a low kick but Thunstrom avoids it.
Kelly misses with a low kick as Thunstrom jumps back.
Thunstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Kelly is just out of range.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Thunstrom avoids it well.
Kelly throws an off balance right hand
and Thunstrom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws out a loose jab but Thunstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Thunstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly blocks a jab.
Kelly fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunstrom checks it well.
Kelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kelly throws a head kick but Thunstrom moves out of range.
Thunstrom tries for a takedown but Kelly circles away easily
and Kelly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thunstrom's knee momentarily.
Thunstrom throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Thunstrom misses with a wild combination.
Kelly is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Thunstrom misses its intended target.
Kelly throws a sloppy head kick and Thunstrom moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly misses with a low kick.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the side of Kelly's head but Kelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunstrom throws a poor cross that misses
and Kelly counters with a one-two to the body.
Thunstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Kelly.
Thunstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Thunstrom throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunstrom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kelly lands with a good body shot.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Thunstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thunstrom misses with a hook. Kelly ducked under it nicely.
Kelly moves out of range as Thunstrom strikes.
Kelly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Thunstrom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thunstrom scores with a sloppy right hand. Kelly should have avoided that one.
Kelly is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thunstrom takes one to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Kelly.
Thunstrom throws a right hand that misses
and Kelly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kelly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kelly throws the kick towards the body but Thunstrom avoids it.
Thunstrom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kelly counters with a nice body kick.
Kelly slips under a jab from Thunstrom.
A little feinted left hand from Kelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thunstrom misses with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunstrom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thunstrom misses with a leg kick
and Kelly counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kelly feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thunstroms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kelly moves away from the strike by Thunstrom.
Kelly misses with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kelly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thunstrom as he jumps to the side.
Kelly dives in and grabs Thunstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thunstrom pushes down on Kelly's head and hops out.
Thunstrom scores with a decent looking hook.
Kelly staying out of range there.
Kelly gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thunstrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lars Thunstrom.
I think Thunstrom 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Thunstrom!
During a confident post fight interview, Lars Thunstrom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
George Kelly was interviewed post fight and said 'My hats off to him he was the better fighter tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kisuke Urahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson Muntz looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nelson Muntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Kisuke Urahara!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muntz scores with a push kick.
Muntz tries to land a front kick but Urahara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloppy strikes from Muntz. Those never looked like landing.
Urahara moves out of range of the body kick from Muntz.
Urahara tries to bum rush Muntz with a series of wild strikes but Muntz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muntz lands a nice hook to Urahara's body. Urahara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muntz scores with a body shot.
Urahara thows a leg kick but Muntz checks it
and Urahara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Urahara misses.
Muntz lands a nice hook to Urahara's body. Urahara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Muntz takes one on the button.
Urahara with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Urahara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urahara.
Muntz just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Urahara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Urahara tries to clinch but Muntz is having none of it.
Urahara drives through and clinches with Muntz against the cage.
Muntz blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Urahara prevents a body shot from Muntz.
Muntz tries to work over Urahara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urahara scores with a shoulder strike.
Urahara lands an uppercut.
Urahara misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Urahara has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Urahara lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Urahara fails to land.
Muntz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muntz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muntz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muntz misses with a punch to the body.
Muntz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Urahara misses with a body punch.
Muntz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urahara backwards.
Muntz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Urahara on the inside.
Muntz throws a head punch that misses.
Urahara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urahara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Muntz is defending well.
Muntz breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Urahara misses
and Muntz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Urahara's knee momentarily.
A big right from Urahara misses.
Muntz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urahara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Muntz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muntz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Urahara.
Urahara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muntz misses the jab.
Urahara throws a front kick aimed at Muntz's knee but Muntz avoids it well.
Urahara loads up on a big right hand but Muntz slips the punch.
Muntz punishes Urahara's body with a nice straight punch.
Urahara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muntz. Muntz obviously looking to wear him down.
Muntz throws a wild body kick that Urahara sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urahara moves away.
Urahara throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Muntz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Urahara is in Muntz's guard.
Muntz has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Urahara is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Muntz throws a punch but it's blocked by Urahara.
Muntz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Urahara blocking some punches.
Urahara struggles to land a body shot inside as Muntz controls his hands.
Urahara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muntz backwards.
Urahara wants to stall.
Muntz lands with a right to the head.
Muntz digs a right hand underneath Urahara's ribcage. Urahara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muntz presses Urahara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Muntz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urahara lands a left hand.
Muntz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Urahara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muntz's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urahara blocks a body shot from Muntz.
Muntz misses with a body punch.
Urahara gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Muntz regains guard.
Muntz looking for a sweep. Not yet Muntz, not yet.
Urahara looking to sit in guard and control but Muntz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Urahara is working an open guard so Muntz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Urahara.
Urahara scores with a jab to the body.
Muntz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muntz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Urahara misses with a head kick.
Urahara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muntz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Urahara dips to his left and cracks Muntz with an uppercut!
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 Nelson Muntz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab by Muntz.
Urahara turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Urahara.
A punch lands to the side of Urahara 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Muntz swings for the body but Urahara moves out of range.
Muntz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muntz misses with a wild body shot.
Muntz throws a body kick that misses.
Urahara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Muntz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Urahara.
Muntz is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muntz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Muntz.
Muntz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muntz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Urahara looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Urahara connects with a right hand. Muntz shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urahara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Urahara misses with a looping left.
Urahara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Muntz is looking to wear down Urahara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Muntz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urahara takes a swing at Muntz's ribcage but misses.
Kisuke Urahara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Urahara.
Muntz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Urahara avoids it.
Urahara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muntz lands a lovely overhand right.
Urahara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muntz manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Urahara, right into the meat.
Muntz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Urahara can pounce on him.
Muntz checks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Urahara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz blocks a jab.
Urahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muntz.
Muntz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Urahara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Muntz scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urahara misses with a shot to the body
and Muntz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muntz. Urahara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Urahara as he checks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Muntz.
Muntz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Urahara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Muntz has time to react.
Urahara throws a head kick but Muntz moves out of range.
Muntz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urahara thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urahara blocks a jab.
Muntz sets himself, and Urahara steps forward looking for the clinch! Muntz avoids it this time.
Muntz lands a slapping body shot.
Urahara digs a good hook to Muntz's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urahara. Muntz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kisuke Urahara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urahara throws out a leg kick but Muntz moves out of range and Urahara only half commits.
Muntz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Urahara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muntz throws a body punch but Urahara moves out of range.
Urahara steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muntz.
Urahara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muntz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muntz misses with a body kick.
Muntz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urahara was well out of range. Poor timing from Muntz.
Urahara swings widly with a right hand
and Muntz counters with a left to the body.
Urahara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muntz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Urahara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muntz scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urahara connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muntz momentarily.
Muntz is rocked!
Nelson Muntz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urahara throws a head kick but Muntz moves out of range.
Oh Muntz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urahara throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urahara and Muntz are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Urahara throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Muntz into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Urahara knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kisuke Urahara!
Kisuke Urahara took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Museum of Monsters & Madmen for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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