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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ori Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazarian has chosen Limp Bizkit - My Way as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ori Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Kazarian!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen clinches with his opponent.
Jokinen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kazarian clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jokinen looking for the RNC.
Jokinen is looking for the choke from the back position but Kazarian is controlling his hands well.
Kazarian tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kazarian's chin but Kazarian turns very nicely into Jokinen's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kazarian.
Kazarian drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jokinen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jokinen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jokinen!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazarian regains half guard.
Jokinen is looking to pass Kazarian's guard but actually Kazarian recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Kazarian keeps moving.
Jokinen is looking to pass into half guard but Kazarian pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kazarian is in guard.
Kazarian looking to sit in guard and control but Jokinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jokinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kazarian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kazarian is looking for a triangle but Jokinen pushes his legs off easily.
Kazarian wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jokinen is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kazarian is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kazarian looking for subs from the bottom but Jokinen mounts him!
Kazarian is trying to escape the mount.
Jokinen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control but instead Kazarian manages to regain half guard.
Kazarian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jokinen pulls his head out easily.
Jokinen seems to be looking for submissions.
Kazarian actively working from the bottom here.
Kazarian tries to roll over but Jokinen keeps him under control.
Jokinen is looking to advance position but Kazarian won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazarian looking for submissions off his back.
Jokinen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kazarian trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazarian looking for subs from the bottom but Jokinen mounts him!
Jokinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ori Jokinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kazarian misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Kazarian looks to land a combination but Jokinen avoids it well.
Jokinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Kazarian circles away and keeps his distance.
Jokinen has managed to clinch.
Jokinen leaning against his opponent.
Kazarian has clasped his hands together around Jokinen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Kazarian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jokinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kazarian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Kazarian are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kazarian trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away.
Kazarian goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jokinen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kazarian but great work by Jokinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen advances nicely into full mount.
Kazarian is squirming around, avoiding Jokinen's attempts to control the action.
Jokinen controlling from mount.
Jokinen looking to control but Kazarian is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jokinen wants to take his opponent's back but Kazarian doesn't allow it.
Jokinen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kazarian has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kazarian!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen pulls Kazarian in close to his closed guard and prevents Kazarian from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jokinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kazarian is looking to pass into half guard but Jokinen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jokinen is in guard.
Jokinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kazarian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kazarian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jokinen doesn't defend quickly enough and Kazarian has managed to lock this one up! Can Jokinen escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kazarian on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tony Kazarian!
Tony Kazarian took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tony Serritella is a shady manager and all org owners with fighters in free agency should be wary of him if he ends up picking them up. He'll most likely ask for their release and shit all over you if you show unhappiness about it. BEWARE!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jai McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jai McCracken could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Homer Simpson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 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
54 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Homer Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simpson.
McCracken misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Simpson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for McCracken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCracken misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Simpson blocks the leg kick.
Simpson misses with the combination.
It looked like McCracken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simpson.
McCracken throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McCracken looks to land a body kick but Simpson moved away.
The crowd cheers as Simpson lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCracken doesn't seem phased though.
Simpson blocks a head kick by McCracken.
McCracken throws out a loose jab but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCracken.
A left and a right from McCracken both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCracken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simpson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McCracken connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
McCracken takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
McCracken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCracken just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCracken is out of range and Simpson settles back down.
McCracken looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
McCracken scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simpson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McCracken looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Simpson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simpson throws a low kick, looking for McCracken's leg but McCracken calmly moves out of range.
McCracken thumps Simpson with a low kick.
Simpson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCracken.
McCracken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simpson lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCracken paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson flicks out a counter leg kick but McCracken steps away.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCracken.
McCracken wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
McCracken lands a right hook to the body.
Jai McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCracken misses with a left hand
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
McCracken connects with a right hand. Simpson shakes it off.
McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
Simpson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCracken with a body shot.
A solid body kick from McCracken.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
McCracken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Simpson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCracken misses with a few strikes there.
McCracken throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
McCracken thuds a left hand into Simpson's body.
McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simpson throws an overhand right that lands on McCracken's shoulder, as McCracken tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken throws a hook to the side of Simpson's head but Simpson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simpson! But no joy.
Simpson lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from McCracken misses.
A shot to the liver by McCracken. Beautiful body shot.
McCracken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCracken throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
A punch combination from McCracken misses.
McCracken misses with a series of wild punches.
McCracken connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from McCracken.
McCracken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCracken misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from McCracken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken lands a really nice looking cross but Simpson seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCracken misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCracken.
McCracken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
McCracken will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as McCracken blocks the low kick.
McCracken misses the shot to the body.
Simpson misses with a low kick.
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Simpson throws a leg kick but McCracken checks it.
McCracken scores with a decent looking hook.
McCracken scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCracken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simpson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Simpson misses the target.
McCracken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Simpson misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from McCracken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai McCracken dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Simpson slips a straight right by McCracken.
Simpson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simpson wants to land a leg kick but McCracken is out of range.
Simpson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCracken.
McCracken takes one to the chin there.
McCracken misses with an uppercut
and Simpson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for McCracken.
Jai McCracken is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
McCracken shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Simpson eats them both and turns towards McCracken to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Simpson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simpson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Simpson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCracken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCracken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCracken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCracken checks a leg kick.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Simpson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McCracken has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
McCracken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jai McCracken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCracken avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson avoids the body shot from McCracken.
Simpson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simpson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCracken motions for Simpson to come forward. McCracken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson with a nice cross.
McCracken lands a nice shot that snaps Simpson's head back.
Simpson tries to bum rush McCracken with a series of wild strikes but McCracken uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCracken.
McCracken throws a jab when Simpson was well out of range.
McCracken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson throws a leg kick but McCracken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Simpson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCracken. McCracken obviously looking to wear him down.
McCracken falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Simpson counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCracken is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from McCracken.
A head kick misses from McCracken.
Simpson throws a jab when McCracken was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson tries to score with a low kick but McCracken moves his leg out of the way.
Simpson tries to work over McCracken's front leg with a kick but McCracken checks it.
A thudding body kick lands there by McCracken!
McCracken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simpson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simpson throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simpson.
McCracken lands with a kick to the temple. Simpson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Simpson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCracken looks to land a body kick but Simpson moved away.
McCracken misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCracken moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCracken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to score with a low kick but McCracken moves his leg out of the way.
Simpson with a hook.
McCracken connects with an inside leg kick.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCracken backing away here, and Simpson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simpson.
A shot to the body from McCracken misses
and Simpson counters with a straight right hand.
A leg kick checked by McCracken.
McCracken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Simpson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCracken throws a big counter combination but Simpson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCracken stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpson.
A combination from McCracken does no damage.
McCracken throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simpson.
McCracken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Simpson misses.
McCracken connects with a solid leg kick.
Simpson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson throws a jab when McCracken was well out of range.
McCracken moves out of range of the strikes.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
Simpson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Simpson throws the left hand but McCracken avoids the punch easily.
Simpson slips a jab from McCracken.
McCracken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simpson can do to turn this around?
Simpson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCracken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCracken throws an off balance right hand
and Simpson counters with a leg kick.
McCracken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCracken ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson.
McCracken closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson throws a hook but McCracken avoids it easily.
McCracken swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simpson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McCracken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jai McCracken 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. And we move into the final round!
Simpson throws a jab when McCracken was well out of range.
McCracken misses with the combination.
Simpson throws a low kick but McCracken avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by McCracken there.
McCracken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simpson staying out of range there.
Simpson looks to land a left hand but McCracken moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Simpson.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCracken tried to score with a low kick but Simpson checks it.
McCracken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from Simpson tenderised McCracken's leg. McCracken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simpson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCracken.
McCracken throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCracken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simpson takes a swing at McCracken's ribcage but misses.
Simpson misses with a hook.
McCracken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Simpson's calf.
McCracken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but McCracken moved out of range.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCracken.
Simpson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCracken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as McCracken blocks the low kick.
McCracken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson motions for McCracken to come forward. Simpson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
McCracken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
McCracken misses with a wild combination.
Simpson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simpson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Simpson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCracken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Simpson responds with a good body kick, but McCracken manages to step out the way in time.
McCracken throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson tries to land a leg kick but McCracken saw it coming and moves away.
Simpson scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson dodges the punch combination from McCracken.
Simpson tries a quick counter leg kick but McCracken is wise to it.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
Homer Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCracken looks to land a combination. Simpson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simpson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCracken turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simpson blocks a head kick by McCracken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson cracks McCracken with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCracken checks a leg kick.
McCracken throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Simpson misses with a looping left.
McCracken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from McCracken.
Simpson lands with a right hand.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but McCracken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCracken cracks Simpson with a good jab.
McCracken's corner calls for a 1-2. McCracken obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCracken throws a big shot that misses.
McCracken stuns Simpson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Simpson lands a leg kick that knocks McCracken off balance momentarily.
McCracken throws a head kick that Simpson semi-blocks.
McCracken throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCracken connects with the punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken connects with a crisp jab.
McCracken throws a series of punches but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throws a counter combo.
McCracken buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCracken gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jai McCracken has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCracken moves out of range of the leg kick from Simpson.
Simpson throws a leg kick but McCracken checks it.
McCracken staying out of range there.
A jab from McCracken does it's job there.
McCracken lands a two punch combo.
McCracken lands with a nice combination. Simpson backs away looking to recover.
McCracken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCracken looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Simpson misses.
McCracken throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throws a leg kick but McCracken checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jai McCracken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McCracken has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jai McCracken!
A victorious Jai McCracken thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Tamad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamad comes to the cage accompanied by The Joker. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Juan Tamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepe Lopez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tamad blocks the body kick.
Tamad closes the distance and clinches.
Tamad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Tamad working aggressively here.
Lopez missing with knees to the body.
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tamad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lopezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lopez gets tackled into the cage by Tamad. Tamad maintains the clinch.
Tamad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tamad misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tamad lands a nice uppercut.
Tamad controlling the action here for a moment.
Lopez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tamad.
Tamad has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Tamad wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tamad throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tamad.
Tamad has Lopez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lopez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Tamad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Tamad.
Tamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Tamad.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tamad wants a takedown.
Tamad stalls.
Tamad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Tamad misses with the head strike.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tamad goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward.
Lopez slips under a jab.
Tamad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tamad darts in trying to clinch
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.
Lopez closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tamad quickly recovers to half guard.
Lopez wants to take a breather but Tamad is having none of it.
Tamad is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez throwing shots but Tamad is blocking nicely.
Lopez wants to free his trapped foot but Tamad is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tamad is trying to maintain the position but Lopez is very close to passing his half guard.
Lopez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamad is trying is best to control the position here.
Lopez working the head and body with strikes.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but Tamad defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lopez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tamad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lopez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lopez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tamad knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lopez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pepe Lopez 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.
Tamad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lopez tests Tamad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tamad darts in and clinches Lopez up against the cage.
Tamad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tamad has Lopez pressed against the cage.
Lopez struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamad controls his hands.
Lopez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tamad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lopez off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez wants to escape the position.
Tamad doesn't have the hooks in and Lopez manages to turn into his guard.
Tamad is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Tamad keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez with a nice head shot there.
Lopez stands up over Tamad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tamad looking for a sweep. Not yet Tamad, not yet.
Tamad working a defensive guard here.
Lopez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tamad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Tamad keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lopez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez passes Tamad's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tamad is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Tamad keeps moving.
Lopez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lopez is working Tamad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Tamad blocks nicely.
Lopez stays in close to Tamad's body and controls the position.
Lopez landing some decent shots from guard.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Tamad.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lopez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pepe Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Tamad has wrist control.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Tamad.
Lopez lands a couple of digs.
Lopez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tamad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Tamad.
Lopez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lopez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamad is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Tamad wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tamad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamad is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Tamad lands a really nice looking cross but Lopez seems unphased.
Lopez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tamad's guard.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Tamad keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamad preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.
Lopez stands and throws Tamad's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tamad is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamad gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lopez thows a huge punch but Tamad dodges it nicely.
Tamad is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tamad is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Lopez there.
Lopez working Tamad over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez thows a huge punch but Tamad dodges it nicely.
Tamad wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy.
Lopez is looking to stall here but Tamad recovers full guard.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tamad wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tamad's head.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Tamad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stopping the sweep attempt from Tamad.
Lopez is working Tamad over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lopez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamad is keeping the position for now.
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Tamad has wrist control.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Tamad is retaining full guard.
Pepe Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tamad manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lopez manages to get himself to full guard.
Tamad stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Tamad with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tamad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juan Tamad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Tamad controlling him for the moment.
Tamad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tamad stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.
Lopez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamad defends well.
Tamad connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepe Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lopez 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Lopez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Salwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Booger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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35
198 lbs
32 - 14 - 0 |
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185 lbs
28 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Salwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Booger!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booger misses with a jab to the body
and Salwa counters with an inside leg kick.
Salwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Booger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Booger.
Booger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salwa trying to keep a closed guard but Booger is proving a slippery customer.
Salwa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Booger doesn't defend quickly enough and Salwa has managed to lock this one up! Can Booger escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Salwa on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Salwa!
Gabriel Salwa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Reaper Combatwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trent Cotchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Mancine (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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167 lbs
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187 lbs
30 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trent Cotchin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Mancine!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cotchin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cotchin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cotchin wants it to stay on the feet.
Cotchin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cotchin throws a wild body kick that Mancine sees coming a mile off.
Mancine defending well as Cotchin loads up on a big left hand.
Cotchin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mancine moves away.
Mancine throws a shot from downtown. Cotchin moves away and avoids it.
Mancine fails with the takedown
and Cotchin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cotchin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Mancine.
It looks like Trent Cotchin has been cut.
Mancine throws a right hand that misses
and Cotchin counters with a thumping low kick.
Cotchin tries to work over Mancine's front leg with a kick but Mancine checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotchin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mancine manages to avoid it.
Mancine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trent Cotchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Mancine.
Mancine throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotchin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cotchin takes one on the button.
Mancine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cotchin counters with a good low kick that Mancine was not able to check.
Cotchin lands with a good body shot.
Mancine throws a sloppy body shot
and Cotchin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mancine's knee momentarily.
Mancine looks winded!
Mancine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotchin.
Cotchin jabs Mancine right on the nose. Mancine blinks but takes it well.
Cotchin looks for a takedown but Mancine sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mancine moves out of range of the strikes.
Mancine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotchin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cotchin. That's going to slow Mancine down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotchin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mancine was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotchin.
Mancine slips a jab from Cotchin.
Mancine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Cotchin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cotchin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mancine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cotchin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cotchin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mancine with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotchin tries to move into range but Mancine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cotchin cracks the inside of Mancine's front leg.
Cotchin bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cotchin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cotchin scores with a sloppy right hand. Mancine should have avoided that one.
Mancine throws a shot from downtown. Cotchin moves away and avoids it.
Mancine throws a shot from downtown. Cotchin moves away and avoids it.
Cotchin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mancine momentarily.
Cotchin connects with a leg kick. Mancine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cotchin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mancine takes a step back to recover.
A nice combination there by Mancine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mancine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cotchin misses with a combination
and Mancine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cotchin slips a straight right by Mancine.
A slow jab from Mancine misses its intended target.
Cotchin scores with the left hand. Mancine knows he should have avoided that one.
Mancine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotchin manages to avoid it.
And Cotchin counters with a quick kick to the body but Mancine blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Mancine.
Cotchin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mancine moves out of range of the strikes.
Cotchin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mancine. That did some damage!
Cotchin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cotchin is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Cotchin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Cotchin's cut.
That's time! Cotchin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Cotchin misses its intended target.
Mancine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mancine wants it to stay on the feet.
Mancine blocks a jab.
Cotchin tries to land a front kick but Mancine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mancine might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mancine staying out of range there.
Ray Mancine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mancine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cotchin pinned against the cage. Cotchin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cotchin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotchin tries to move into range but Mancine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mancine lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotchin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mancine lands a big shot that drops Cotchin! Can he finish him?
Oh Cotchin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mancine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cotchin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cotchin keeping moving, preventing Mancine from controlling successfully.
Mancine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cotchin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cotchin seems to have got his legs back now.
Mancine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cotchin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cotchin looking for a sweep. Not yet Cotchin, not yet.
Cotchin is trying to control the position but Mancine postures up.
Cotchin pulls Mancine in close to his closed guard and prevents Mancine from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cotchin keeping moving, preventing Mancine from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cotchin looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mancine slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mancine tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cotchin is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancine misses with the ground and pound.
Mancine laying and praying for a moment but Cotchin takes advantage and regains half guard.
Mancine seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cotchin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trent Cotchin is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Mancine lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancine goes for a double leg but Cotchin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cotchin continues to drive forward.
Cotchin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mancine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cotchin but Cotchin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trent Cotchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Mancine.
Cotchin connects with a leg kick. Mancine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mancine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotchin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cotchin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mancine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cotchin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mancine was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotchin.
Mancine loads up on a big right hand but Cotchin slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mancine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trent Cotchin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cotchin ducks right into an uppercut from Mancine.
A telegraphed right hand from Mancine misses the target.
Cotchin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cotchin lands with a straight right. Mancine didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Ray Mancine has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Cotchin as he connects with a hook.
Mancine fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotchin manages to avoid it.
Cotchin misses with a wild body shot.
Cotchin leaves Mancine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotchin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mancine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trent Cotchin's cut is getting worse.
Mancine slips a straight right by Cotchin.
Mancine feints the counter takedown.
Mancine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cotchin moves away from the strike by Mancine.
A swing and a miss from Cotchin.
Mancine looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mancine moves out of range of the body kick.
Cotchin cracks a nice hook into Mancine's ribs.
Mancine misses the body punch
and Cotchin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mancine misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Cotchin misses its target.
Mancine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cotchin finds it's way round the side to connect with Mancine's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotchin scores with a nice head shot.
Mancine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotchin motions for Mancine to come forward. Cotchin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cotchin avoids the body shot from Mancine.
Cotchin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mancine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cotchin is looking to counter punch.
Mancine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cotchin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mancine is able to avoid easily.
Mancine throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotchin.
Cotchin moves away from the strike by Mancine.
Cotchin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mancine looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotchin is just out of range.
Mancine swinging wildly here.
Cotchin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotchin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mancine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mancine lands a jab to the nose.
Mancine throws a nice looking combination but Cotchin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mancine avoids the body shot from Cotchin.
Cotchin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cotchin misses with a straight right.
Cotchin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mancine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mancine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot lands for Cotchin.
Mancine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cotchin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cotchin tried to counter with a leg kick but Mancine avoided it.
Cotchin lands with a straight right. Mancine didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Cotchin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mancine doesn't seem phased though.
Mancine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mancine looks to land a right hand but Cotchin moved out of range.
Cotchin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mancine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cotchin throws a hook but Mancine avoids it easily.
Mancine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cotchin defends it well.
Mancine lands a jab to the head.
Mancine misses with a body shot.
Cotchin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mancine scores with a hook to the body. Cotchin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mancine with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Cotchin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cotchin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Cotchin!
After winning the bout, Trent Cotchin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Multtuli Margabiaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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35
267 lbs
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299 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Multtuli Margabiaru!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Margabiaru throws an off balance right hand
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown tries to clinch there but Margabiaru circles away.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Margabiaru moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Margabiaru lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Margabiaru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Margabiaru now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Margabiaru avoids the head kick by Brown.
A head kick by Brown misses
and Margabiaru counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margabiaru clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Margabiaru off balance momentarily.
Margabiaru misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a big head kick but Margabiaru shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Margabiaru was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Margabiaru. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Margabiaru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Margabiaru lands a right hook to the body.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Margabiaru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Margabiaru just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrown.
Brown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brown keeps Margabiaru at a distance using the push kick.
Margabiaru checks a leg kick.
Margabiaru with a hook.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Margabiaru counters with a two punch combo.
Brown slips a jab from Margabiaru.
Margabiaru has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Margabiaru.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margabiaru checks a low kick from Brown.
Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Margabiaru takes a step back to recover.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Margabiaru sees coming a mile off.
Brown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Margabiaru misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Brown with a hook.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Multtuli Margabiaru has been cut.
Margabiaru tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Brown working Margabiaru over with knees to the body.
Margabiaru looks winded!
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Margabiaru takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Brown.
Brown stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Margabiaru wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Margabiaru wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Brown.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Margabiaru lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Brown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brown.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margabiaru takes an elbow to the temple.
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Margabiaru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Margabiaru takes an elbow to the temple.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands an elbow just above Margabiaru 's eye.
Knees to the body from Brown.
I was talking to Brown's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Multtuli Margabiaru's cut even more.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brown lands a damaging elbow.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Margabiaru shrugs off.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Margabiaru's defenses.
Margabiaru takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Margabiaru or not.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Margabiaru in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Multtuli Margabiaru's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown lands a knee to the body.
Brown lands a good knee to the midsection. Margabiaru won't want to take too many of those.
Brown lands a damaging elbow.
Brown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Multtuli Margabiaru's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Margabiaru down.
Margabiaru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown slips a jab from Margabiaru.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Margabiaru throws out the jab.
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Margabiaru wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Margabiaru in his tracks for a moment.
Margabiaru is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brown.
Brown effectively controlling the action here.
A frustrated look appears on Margabiaru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Margabiaru is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown landing knees to the head.
Margabiaru's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brown.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Margabiaru letting Brown take a breather here.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Margabiaru lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Multtuli Margabiaru's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Margabiaru in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Multtuli Margabiaru's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Brown!
A relieved looking Jim Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zlatan Spazstor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armando Elcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spazstor's entrance music is 2Pac feat. T.I. - Changed Man (Jazze Pha Remix). A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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32
210 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zlatan Spazstor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Armando Elcock!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elcock throws a right hand that Spazstor ducks under and follows up with a left that Spazstor also avoids with ease.
Spazstor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Elcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elcock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spazstor counters with a nice leg kick.
Elcock misses with an uppercut
and Spazstor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spazstor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elcock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spazstor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Elcock misses its intended target.
Spazstor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elcock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spazstor.
Elcock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spazstor is looking to score with low kicks.
Elcock moves out of range of the strikes.
Elcock unleashes a big counter combination but Spazstor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Elcock.
Spazstor throws out a loose jab but Elcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elcock throws a fast counter high kick but Spazstor manages to duck under it in time.
Elcock feints a jab promting Spazstor to slip. Elcock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spazstor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Elcock misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spazstor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elcock.
Elcock scores with a one two! Spazstor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Elcock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spazstor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A combination from Elcock does no damage.
Spazstor lands a head shot.
Spazstor scores with a jab to the head.
Spazstor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick by Elcock misses
and Spazstor counters with a left to the body.
Spazstor looks to throw the jab but Elcock is out of range.
Spazstor swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Elcock counter with a right hand.
Spazstor misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Elcock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elcock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spazstor tries a low kick but Elcock avoids it.
Elcock throws a counter combo.
Elcock scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elcock moves out of range as Spazstor strikes.
Elcock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elcock walks into a straight right hand from Spazstor.
Elcock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Spazstor's head.
Spazstor slips under a jab from Elcock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elcock.
Elcock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elcock misses with a head kick.
Elcock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spazstor.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elcock! But no joy.
Spazstor slips a jab and a cross from Elcock.
Elcock looks to land a combination but Spazstor avoids it well.
Spazstor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elcock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spazstor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elcock.
Elcock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elcock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spazstor pushes Elcock away with a front kick.
Elcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spazstor lands with a nice body punch.
Elcock throws a push kick but Spazstor slaps the foot to one side.
Spazstor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spazstor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spazstor.
Elcock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Elcock looks to land a combination but Spazstor avoids it well.
Elcock lands with a kick to the temple. Spazstor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
An inside leg kick lands from Spazstor.
Spazstor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spazstor just misses with a punch to the body.
Elcock lands with a nice body punch.
Spazstor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elcock manages to avoid it.
Spazstor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zlatan Spazstor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Elcock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elcock ducks under a wild hook from Spazstor.
Elcock defending well as Spazstor loads up on a big left hand.
Elcock is looking for the big counter here.
Spazstor punishes Elcock's body with a nice straight punch.
Elcock throws a body shot but no joy.
Elcock throws a right and a left that Spazstor avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spazstor.
Elcock throws a body punch but Spazstor moves out of range.
Elcock misses with an uppercut. Spazstor saw that one coming.
Spazstor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elcock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spazstor.
Spazstor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spazstor missing with a left hand there. Elcock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Elcock does no damage.
Spazstor misses with a double jab.
Spazstor throws a hook to the side of Elcock's head but Elcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spazstor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elcock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spazstor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elcock ducks under a wild hook from Spazstor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armando Elcock will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spazstor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Elcock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Elcock looks to throw the jab but Spazstor is out of range.
Elcock scores with a decent looking hook.
Elcock slips a straight right by Spazstor.
Elcock throws a nice head kick!
Spazstor tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Elcock finds it's target.
Spazstor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Spazstor.
Elcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spazstor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Spazstor connects with a crisp jab.
Elcock misses with a hook.
Elcock checks a leg kick nicely.
Spazstor slips a jab from Elcock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Elcock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spazstor misses with a low kick as Elcock jumps back.
Spazstor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromElcock.
Spazstor takes a swing at Elcock's ribcage but misses.
Elcock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spazstor misses with a straight left.
Elcock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spazstor misses with an uppercut.
Elcock misses with a head kick.
Elcock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Armando Elcock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Spazstor misses.
Sloppy strikes from Spazstor. Those never looked like landing.
Elcock throws a counter combo.
Elcock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spazstor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spazstor looks to land a right hand but Elcock moved out of range.
Elcock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armando Elcock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Elcock misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elcock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Elcock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spazstor lands with a good body shot.
Elcock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elcock misses with the combination.
Spazstor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big left from Spazstor misses.
Elcock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some bone on bone action there as Elcock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spazstor throws a shot from downtown. Elcock moves away and avoids it.
Spazstor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elcock's sensitive parts.
Elcock misses with the combination.
Elcock misses with a left hand
and Spazstor counters with a stiff right hand.
Spazstor scoring well with a low kick there.
Spazstor works Elcock's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcock tries to bum rush Spazstor with a series of wild strikes but Spazstor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spazstor avoids the body shot from Elcock.
Spazstor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spazstor cracks the inside of Elcock's front leg.
Elcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spazstor 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.
Spazstor throws a sloppy head kick
and Elcock counters with a left and a right that stings Spazstor.
Elcock takes a swing at Spazstor's ribcage but misses.
Elcock throws a right hand that Spazstor ducks under and follows up with a left that Spazstor also avoids with ease.
Spazstor lands a really nice looking cross but Elcock seems unphased.
Spazstor misses with an uppercut.
Spazstor scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elcock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Elcock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elcock's corner calls for a 1-2. Elcock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elcock.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spazstor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Elcock is rocked!
Elcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spazstor throws out the jab.
Spazstor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Elcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spazstor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Elcock.
Elcock is looking to land body kicks.
Spazstor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Elcock misses.
Spazstor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elcock.
Spazstor throws a front kick aimed at Elcock's knee but Elcock avoids it well.
Elcock dodges the punch combination from Spazstor.
Spazstor scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zlatan Spazstor 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Elcock misses with a head kick.
Elcock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spazstor throws a low kick, looking for Elcock's leg but Elcock calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Spazstor blocks the leg kick.
Elcock lands a really nice looking cross but Spazstor seems unphased.
A low kick from Spazstor misses
and Elcock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elcock keeps Spazstor at a distance using the push kick.
Elcock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spazstor clobbers Elcock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spazstor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Elcock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spazstor on the side of the head.
Spazstor blocks a jab.
Elcock slips a jab from Spazstor.
Elcock checks a low kick from Spazstor.
Elcock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elcock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spazstor throws out the jab.
A combination from Elcock does no damage.
Elcock tries a head kick but it misses.
Spazstor misses with a hook
and Elcock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spazstor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elcock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elcock tries a quick counter leg kick but Spazstor is wise to it.
Elcock lands a jab.
Spazstor looks to land a left hand but Elcock moved out of range nicely.
Spazstor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elcock.
Spazstor misses with a straight left.
Spazstor looks for the body kick but Elcock saw that one coming.
Elcock walks into a stiff left hand from Spazstor.
Elcock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Spazstor misses.
Decent striking displayed by Elcock there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spazstor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elcock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spazstor tries a low kick but Elcock avoids it.
Spazstor misses with a right hand
and Elcock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spazstor lands a leg kick that knocks Elcock off balance momentarily.
Elcock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Elcock. Those never looked like landing.
Elcock throws a head kick that misses.
Elcock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elcock staying out of range there.
Spazstor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elcock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spazstor.
Elcock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Spazstor slips under a jab from Elcock.
Elcock slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spazstor.
Elcock moves out of range as Spazstor strikes.
Spazstor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Elcock tries to bum rush Spazstor with a series of wild strikes but Spazstor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spazstor throws a right and a left that Elcock avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Spazstor misses its intended target.
Elcock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spazstor misses with a looping right.
Elcock missing with a left hand there. Spazstor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
You can see that Elcock has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Spazstor misses with a kick to the body
and Spazstor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elcock.
Spazstor thumps Elcock with a low kick.
Elcock throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Elcock misses with a head kick.
Elcock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spazstor.
A slapping body kick lands there for Spazstor.
Spazstor misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elcock throws out a leg kick but Spazstor moves out of range and Elcock only half commits.
Elcock tries to land a front kick but Spazstor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Spazstor.
Elcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elcock 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.
Elcock defending well as Spazstor loads up on a big left hand.
Spazstor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spazstor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elcock.
Despite the aggression on Elcock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spazstor throws a leg kick
enabling Elcock to counter with a crisp jab.
Elcock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Elcock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A clash of legs there as Elcock blocks the low kick.
Spazstor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spazstor slips a jab and a cross from Elcock.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zlatan Spazstor.
Well Spazstor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston has chosen Fuckin Problem as his entrance music. Natsu Dragneel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Preston!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel thumps Preston with a low kick.
Preston checks a leg kick.
Dragneel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Preston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dragneel dodges the punch combination from Preston.
Dragneel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Preston to score with a decent uppercut.
Preston throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragneel counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Preston is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dragneel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragneel scores with a spinning back kick!
Dragneel jabs at Preston's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick
and Dragneel counters with a body kick.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
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.
A leg kick checked by Preston.
Preston scores with the left hand. Dragneel knows he should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Preston.
Dragneel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Preston throws a lazy head kick
and Dragneel counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston digs a good body shot into Dragneel's ribs.
Dragneel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Preston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Preston misses with a wild combination.
Dragneel misses with a leg kick
and Preston counters with a straight right hand.
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses
and Preston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Preston throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Preston takes one on the button.
Preston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dragneel backs up against the cage.
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!
Preston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Preston swinging wildly here.
Dragneel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Preston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Preston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel throws a big counter combination but Preston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston moves out of range as Dragneel strikes.
Preston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dragneel throws a sloppy head kick and Preston moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
Preston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dragneel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Dragneel does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Preston.
Dragneel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Preston takes a swing at Dragneel's ribcage but misses.
Preston misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice cross by Dragneel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a jab but it's blocked by Preston.
Preston throws a wild body kick that Dragneel sees coming a mile off.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Preston counters with an inside leg kick.
Preston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Preston throws a head kick that half lands.
A left lands for Dragneel.
Preston misses with a body shot.
Dragneel throws a combination that misses
and Preston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Preston misses.
Dragneel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Preston throws a body shot but no joy.
Preston throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
Preston lands a really nice looking cross but Dragneel seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but Preston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston misses the jab.
Preston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Preston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Preston.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Preston.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Preston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Preston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Preston. Those never looked like landing.
Preston slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Preston looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Dragneel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Preston lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Preston misses with a wild combination.
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Dragneel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Preston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dragneel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dragneel connects with a crisp jab.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Dragneel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut there from Preston.
Dragneel slips under a jab from Preston.
Preston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Preston throws a right hand that Dragneel ducks under and follows up with a left that Dragneel also avoids with ease.
Dragneel connects with a body shot that sends Preston's belly button to the back.
Dragneel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Preston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Preston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dragneel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Preston just manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston misses with a hook.
Preston misses with a wild body shot.
Preston misses with a left hand
and Dragneel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dragneel is looking to land body kicks.
As Dragneel backs off Preston throws a huge counter combo but Dragneel manages to avoid it all.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Preston off balance momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Preston in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Preston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dragneel is out of range.
Preston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dragneels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Preston!
Dragneel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aiden Preston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Preston misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab, jab by Dragneel - just one landing.
Preston misses with a leg kick.
Preston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Preston throws a right and a left that Dragneel avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dragneel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Preston on the side of the head.
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Preston lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Preston.
Preston lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Preston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Preston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dragneel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Preston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Preston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dragneel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dragneel lands a leg kick that knocks Preston off balance momentarily.
Preston connects with a nice looking jab.
Preston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Preston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dragneel can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Preston in his tracks.
Dragneel moves out of range of the body kick.
Preston throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragneel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dragneel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dragneel scores with a jab.
Preston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dragneel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Preston checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Preston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Preston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dragneel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dragneel, right into the meat.
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Preston.
Dragneel digs a good hook to Preston's body.
Dragneel cracks Preston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Preston.
Preston lands with a good body shot.
Preston avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel with a nice cross.
Preston moves away from the strike by Dragneel.
Preston misses with a right hand
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Preston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Dragneel cracks a nice hook into Preston's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Preston thows a leg kick but Dragneel checks it
and Dragneel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dragneel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Preston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
As Preston backs away, Dragneel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Preston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Preston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Preston misses with an uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a nice uppercut.
Preston falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Dragneel to counter with a crisp jab.
Preston is rocked!
Preston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Preston misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely.
Preston is still on wobbly legs! Can Dragneel finish him?
Dragneel misses with a looping right.
Preston throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston seems to have recovered his senses.
Dragneel connects with a body shot that sends Preston's belly button to the back.
Preston tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Preston. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dragneel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Preston scrambles back to his feet.
Preston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragneel is just out of range.
Dragneel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Preston doesn't seem bothered though.
Dragneel throws out a loose jab but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Preston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Preston is just out of range.
Dragneel blocks a head kick by Preston.
Preston throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragneel.
Preston attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Preston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dragneel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Preston finds it's way round the side to connect with Dragneel's head.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Preston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dragneel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dragneel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragneel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Preston misses with a left hand
and Dragneel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Preston thinking.
A shot to the liver by Dragneel. Beautiful body shot.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Preston throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Preston might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dragneel has got the better of the exchanges.
Dragneel is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Preston.
Preston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dragneel.
Preston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragneel.
Preston throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
And Dragneel counters with a quick kick to the body but Preston blocks it.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Preston.
Dragneel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Preston is out of range and Dragneel settles back down.
Dragneel sizes up Preston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Preston 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.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Preston misses with a shot to the body
and Dragneel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Preston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dragneel scores with a decent looking hook.
Preston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dragneel throws out the jab.
Dragneel tries to land a leg kick but Preston saw it coming and moves away.
A left and a right from Dragneel both land. Nice combination.
Dragneel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Preston throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Preston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Preston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragneel.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Preston's legs.
Dragneel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick
and Dragneel counters with a leg kick.
Preston throws a sloppy body shot
and Dragneel counters with a good low kick that Preston was not able to check.
Preston misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Preston lands a jab.
Dragneel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Preston was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragneel.
A nice side step and Preston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Preston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Preston lands with a right hand.
Dragneel tries to bum rush Preston with a series of wild strikes but Preston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Preston connects with a leg kick. Dragneel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Preston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Preston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Preston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dragneel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Preston.
A low kick from Dragneel misses
and Preston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Preston throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragneel throws a leg kick that misses.
Dragneel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Preston takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Natsu Dragneel clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Preston dodges the punch combination from Dragneel.
A big right from Preston misses.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Dragneel scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Preston misses its intended target.
Preston lands a jab to the nose.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Dragneel moves out of range easily.
Preston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragneel moves away.
Dragneel tries to score with a low kick but Preston moves his leg out of the way.
Preston lands a slapping body shot.
Dragneel cracks a nice hook into Preston's ribs.
Preston scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Preston moves out of range.
Preston wants to slow Dragneel down by chopping away at his legs.
Preston lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragneel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Preston is able to avoid easily.
Preston throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Preston.
Dragneel throws a front kick that sends Preston stumbling back into the cage.
Preston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Preston moves out of range.
Dragneel 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.
Dragneel connects with a body shot that sends Preston's belly button to the back.
Preston blocks a low kick nicely.
Dragneel throws a front kick aimed at Preston's knee but Preston avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Preston! But no joy.
Dragneel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Preston throws out a loose jab but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragneel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Preston circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Preston tries a quick counter leg kick but Dragneel is wise to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Preston.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dragneel, right into the meat.
Dragneel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dragneel avoids the head kick by Preston.
Preston throws a head kick that half lands.
Preston throws a right hand that misses
and Dragneel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dragneel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Preston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dragneel.
Dragneel lands with a hook. Preston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
A clash of legs there as Dragneel blocks the low kick.
Dragneel throws a jab but it's blocked by Preston.
Preston misses with an attempted mid kick.
A punch lands to the side of Preston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Preston. Those never looked like landing.
Preston looks to land a right hand but Dragneel moved out of range.
Preston misses the jab.
Preston throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragneel.
Preston tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragneel is able to avoid easily.
Preston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dragneel tries a head kick but it misses.
Preston throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Preston takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Preston is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Preston misses with a low kick.
Dragneel catches Preston with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dragneel connects with the punch.
A left and a right from Dragneel both land. Nice combination.
A jab lands there for Preston.
Preston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Preston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Preston.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dragneel.
Preston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dragneel.
Dragneel jabs Preston right on the nose. Preston blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Preston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Natsu Dragneel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Preston clobbers Dragneel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dragneel throws a nice looking combination but Preston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Preston! But no joy.
Preston throws a head kick but Dragneel moves out of range.
Preston throws a head kick but Dragneel moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Dragneel.
Preston tried to score with a low kick but Dragneel checks it.
Preston avoids the body shot from Dragneel.
Dragneel missing with a left hand there. Preston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragneel. Preston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dragneel throws a hook but Preston avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Preston.
Dragneel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dragneel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Preston lands with a nice combination. Dragneel backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel's corner calls for a 1-2. Dragneel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Dragneel thuds a left hand into Preston's body.
Preston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Preston throws a hook but Dragneel blocks it.
Dragneel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Preston.
Preston blocks a low kick nicely.
Preston raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dragneel blocks a head kick by Preston.
Dragneel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Preston throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel avoids the head kick by Preston.
It looked like Dragneel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dragneel lands with a kick to the temple. Preston shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Preston throws a right and a left that Dragneel avoids nicely.
Dragneel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston throws a hook to the side of Dragneel's head but Dragneel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Preston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Preston is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dragneel scores with a nice body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Preston takes one to the chin there.
Preston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Preston throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dragneel counter with a right hand.
Dragneel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Preston misses with a looping right.
Preston misses with a body kick.
Preston looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Preston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragneel.
Dragneel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Preston. That did some damage!
A cross from Dragneel lands.
Dragneel tries to land a leg kick but Preston saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston misses with a low kick.
Dragneel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Preston looks to land a combination but Dragneel avoids it well.
Dragneel drops Preston with a beautiful combination! Preston stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dragneel is looking for the KO!
Preston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Preston connects with an inside leg kick.
Preston misses with a body shot.
Preston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dragneel.
Preston jabs Dragneel right on the nose. Dragneel blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Preston throws a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dragneel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragneel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Preston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dragneel at a distance.
Dragneel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Preston lands with a nice combination. Dragneel backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Dragneel.
Dragneel closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut lands for Dragneel. That snapped Preston's head back.
Dragneel lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Preston falls backwards - clearly groggy! Dragneel dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
Natsu Dragneel retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Natsu Dragneel 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Scouser (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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254 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tevin Mangrove Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Micky Scouser!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scouser lands with a nice body punch.
Scouser sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Scouser's ribcage but misses.
Scouser moves out of range as Mangrove Jr strikes.
Mangrove Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Scouser tries to counter with a clinch but Mangrove Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Mangrove Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Scouser misses with a low kick as Mangrove Jr jumps back.
Scouser has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Scouser throws a shot from downtown. Mangrove Jr moves away and avoids it.
Mangrove Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scouser takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr lands a front kick.
Mangrove Jr ducks under a wild hook from Scouser.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scouser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Scouser throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scouser avoids the head kick by Mangrove Jr.
Scouser scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mangrove Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scouser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scouser misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Mangrove Jr's head coaches at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Scouser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mangrove Jr throws a front kick that sends Scouser stumbling back into the cage.
Scouser cracks Mangrove Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Scouser has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangrove Jr.
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!
Scouser misses with a right hand
and Mangrove Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr looks to land a body kick but Scouser moved away.
Scouser lands a head kick. Mangrove Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Scouser lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Scouser moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangrove Jr.
Scouser listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Scouser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mangrove Jr checks a low kick from Scouser.
A head kick misses from Scouser.
Mangrove Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scouser avoids a kick to the body.
Scouser missing with a left hand there. Mangrove Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr gets a clinch.
Scouser blocking some punches.
Scouser blocks a body shot from Mangrove Jr.
Scouser misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scouser misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Scouser controls the action.
Scouser tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Scouser back against the cage.
Scouser struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove Jr controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
Scouser is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scouser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scouser's elbow.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Scouser blocks it.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Scouser fails to land.
Scouser throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scouser scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scouser.
Mangrove Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Scouser.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scouser's elbow.
Mangrove Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scouser lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangrove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mangrove Jr pushes Scouser back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands with a right to the head.
Scouser tries to work over Mangrove Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scouser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scouser misses with the head strike.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scouser can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
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 Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mangrove Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Scouser misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scouser makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scouser is trying to maintain a safe position but Mangrove Jr gets an underhook and turns Scouser into the cage.
Scouser works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tevin Mangrove Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scouser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scouser lands with a right to the head.
Scouser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scouser can't find room to land a body shot as Mangrove Jr controls the action.
Scouser manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scouser tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangrove Jr is able to avoid easily.
Mangrove Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mangrove Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Scouser tries to land a leg kick but Mangrove Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Micky Scouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove Jr jabs Scouser to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mangrove Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr rushes Scouser and presses him up against the cage.
Mangrove Jr blocks an uppercut.
Scouser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scouser tries a body shot but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Mangrove Jr tries a body shot but Scouser blocks it.
Scouser lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scouser tries a body shot but Mangrove Jr blocks it.
Mangrove Jr presses Scouser against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Scouser avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Mangrove Jr takes a shot to the head.
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Scouser.
Scouser gets through Mangrove Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr lands a body punch.
Scouser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scouser misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scouser.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Scouser controls the action.
Scouser misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scouser doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Scouser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scouser rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangrove Jr counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Scouser throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mangrove Jr counters with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mangrove Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scouser takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scouser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mangrove Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scouser takes a step back to recover.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Mangrove Jr pushes Scouser away with a front kick.
A solid body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Scouser is breathing heavily.
Mangrove Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mangrove Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mangrove Jr is looking to wear down Scouser with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scouser misses with a wild body shot.
And Mangrove Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Scouser blocks it.
Mangrove Jr is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scouser tries to keep at a distance but Mangrove Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scouser tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Micky Scouser has been cut.
Mangrove Jr pushes Scouser back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scouser misses with a punch on the inside.
Scouser works on Mangrove Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Mangrove Jr misses with some punches.
Mangrove Jr lands with a left to the head.
Mangrove Jr blocks a body shot from Scouser.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mangrove Jr.
Still in the clinch, Mangrove Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scouser wants to stall.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Scouser's efforts to push away.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Scouser avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Micky Scouser's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mangrove Jr throws a body punch but Scouser moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Scouser listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mangrove Jr throws the kick towards the body but Scouser avoids it.
Mangrove Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Scouser misses
and Mangrove Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Mangrove Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Scouser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tevin Mangrove Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scouser digs a good body shot into Mangrove Jr's ribs.
Mangrove Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Scouser throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr walks into a straight right hand from Scouser.
Scouser looks to land a left hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range nicely.
Scouser throws a body kick that misses.
Scouser throws out a leg kick but Mangrove Jr moves out of range and Scouser only half commits.
Scouser sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Scouser just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Mangrove Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scouser circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scouser throws a head kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Scouser avoided it.
Scouser attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mangrove Jr quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scouser takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mangrove Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Scouser moves out of range easily.
Scouser misses with a low kick.
Mangrove Jr clinches with his opponent.
Mangrove Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scouser backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mangrove Jr.
Scouser takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Scouser avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
Scouser's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Scouser takes a shot to the head.
Scouser is rocked!
Mangrove Jr unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Scouser! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mangrove Jr is unloading with more strikes now! Scouser drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tevin Mangrove Jr!
A less than humble Tevin Mangrove Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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