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EVO 220: Free Steve Avery PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dark Fear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dark Fear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fear rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Fear.
Fear trying to land knees to the body.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Dark Fear has been cut.
Fear lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Fear lands a nice elbow.
Fear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fear's elbow.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Fear avoids the damage to the body.
Fear trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fear.
Fear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jones.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fear takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fear tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fear moves into the clinch successfully.
Fear prevents a body shot from Jones.
Fear landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fear on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fear.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones pushes Fear back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fear scores with a shoulder strike.
Fear misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fear blocks an elbow strike.
Fear lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fear breaks the clinch.
Fear drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Fear lands a shoulder strike.
Fear blocks an uppercut.
Fear tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Fear lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Henry Jones has been cut.
Fear swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Fear.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
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!
Fear can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Fear lands a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fear breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Fear tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Fear rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Fear misses with a punch to the body.
Fear avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones blocking some punches.
Fear lands a nice shot to the body.
Fear lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fear tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Fear uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fear stalls.
Fear displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fear avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Fear lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Fear will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Fear lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fears head.
Fear stalls.
Fear throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stall.
Fear lands with a right to the head.
Jones blocks a body shot from Fear.
Fear presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fear blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fear misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries a body shot but Fear blocks it.
Fear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Fear's head.
Fear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fear tries to clinch but Jones moves away
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fear checks the leg kick.
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 Dark Fear will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Fear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones throws a leg kick but Fear sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fear is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fear tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Fear sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones delivers a nice body kick.
Jones feints and then cracks Fear's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fear down.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fear fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fear uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Fear is looking to clinch.
Jones wants to counter the offense by Fear and move into the clinch position.
Jones has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fear blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fear can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Fear.
Jones working aggressively here.
Dark Fear has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Fear controls the action.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fear is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Fear prevents a body shot from Jones.
Fear tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fear doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fear unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fear's face.
Fear misses with an elbow over the top.
Fear pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fear dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Good body shot from Jones.
Fear swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Fear tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fear creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Fear's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fear is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
A short right from Jones.
Fear tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Fear avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Fear.
Jones prevents a body shot from Fear.
Fear tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones is leaning against Fear and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Fear tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Fear throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fear is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fear has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Fear pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fear makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fear misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fear.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fear tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Fear back against the cage.
Fear blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Fear creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Fear pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Fear swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fear is rocked!
Dark Fear's cut is getting worse.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fear landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Fear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dark Fear's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fear lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jones cracks Fear with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fear tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jones pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fear is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grin Ribber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravistra Bullkheli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribber comes to the cage accompanied by Ay Ay Ay. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bullkheli's choice of entrance music: The Heavy - How You Like Me Now?. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grin Ribber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ravistra Bullkheli!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribber tests Bullkheli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribber seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bullkheli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ribber.
Bullkheli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bullkheli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ribber. That did some damage!
Grin Ribber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullkheli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bullkheli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribber with a hook.
Bullkheli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ribber is out of range and Bullkheli settles back down.
Ribber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ribber connects with a body shot that sends Bullkheli's belly button to the back.
Ribber tests Bullkheli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bullkheli.
Ribber stuns Bullkheli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ribber motions for Bullkheli to come forward. Ribber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribber is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bullkheli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ribber misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribber connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullkheli throws a front kick aimed at Ribber's knee but Ribber avoids it well.
Bullkheli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bullkheli misses with a looping right.
Ribber lands with a right hand.
Ribber fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bullkheli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ribber's knee momentarily.
Ribber slips a straight right by Bullkheli.
A jab from Ribber misses.
Ravistra Bullkheli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bullkheli ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Bullkheli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bullkheli tried to score with a low kick but Ribber checks it.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribber lands with a nice combination. Bullkheli backs away looking to recover.
Bullkheli throws a sloppy head kick and Ribber moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullkheli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bullkheli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Ribber checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bullkheli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bullkheli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ribber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bullkheli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ribber's knee momentarily.
Bullkheli is looking to score with low kicks.
Bullkheli takes one to the side of the head.
Bullkheli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ribber looks to land a right hand but Bullkheli moved out of range.
Ribber throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ribber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bullkheli.
Bullkheli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ribber checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ribber lands a glancing blow to the side of Bullkheli's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullkheli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribber wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ribber lands a jab.
Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullkheli is just out of range.
Ribber moves out of range of the leg kick from Bullkheli.
Ribber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bullkheli is out of range.
Ribber misses with a body kick.
Ribber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribber throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bullkheli to counter with a crisp jab.
Bullkheli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Bullkheli tenderised Ribber's leg. Ribber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ribber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bullkheli is fending him off so far but Ribber persists. Nope, Bullkheli circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grin Ribber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bullkheli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ribber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bullkheli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ribber somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullkheli throws a low kick but Ribber moves out of range easily.
Ribber lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Ribber misses
and Bullkheli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribber scores with a jab. Bullkheli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ribber lands a body shot.
Ribber getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bullkheli misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber dives in and scores a takedown into Bullkheli's guard.
Bullkheli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bullkheli uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bullkheli throws a shot from downtown. Ribber moves away and avoids it.
Ribber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bullkheli can do to turn this around?
Bullkheli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bullkheli blocks the body kick.
Ribber's corner calls for a 1-2. Ribber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ribber lands a jab to the head.
Ribber tests Bullkheli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribber throws a looping overhand right but Bullkheli ducks down to avoid it.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber throws a front kick aimed at Bullkheli's knee but Bullkheli avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Bullkheli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullkheli moves out of range as Ribber strikes.
Bullkheli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ribber momentarily.
Ribber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ribber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribber staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullkheli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ribber.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Bullkheli's shoulder, as Bullkheli tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Bullkheli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ribber throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bullkheli's head.
Bullkheli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ribber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ribber shoots for a takedown but Bullkheli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ribber throws a body punch but Bullkheli moves out of range.
Bullkheli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bullkheli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ribber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ribber scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bullkheli cracks Ribber with an open hand slap.
Bullkheli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ribber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bullkheli scrambles back to his feet.
Ribber misses with a hook. Bullkheli ducked under it nicely.
Bullkheli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bullkheli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullkheli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ribber misses with an uppercut. Bullkheli saw that one coming.
Ribber connects with a looping right hand.
Ribber scores with a spinning back kick!
Ribber misses with a hook. Bullkheli ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot by Ribber.
Bullkheli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ribber moves out of range of the leg kick from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli is looking to land body kicks.
Bullkheli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribber. Ribber obviously looking to wear him down.
Bullkheli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribber.
Ribber throws a series of punches but Bullkheli moves out of range.
Bullkheli throws a right hand that misses
and Ribber counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber lands a really nice looking cross but Bullkheli seems unphased.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bullkheli momentarily.
Bullkheli looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ribber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ribber looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribber drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ribber is looking to chop away at Bullkheli's legs.
Bullkheli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice shot lands for Ribber.
Ribber misses with a body shot.
Bullkheli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bullkheli dodges the punch combination from Ribber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullkheli is looking to score with low kicks.
Ribber misses with an uppercut.
Bullkheli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ribber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bullkheli misses with a low kick.
Ribber throws a leg kick
and Bullkheli counters with a nice uppercut.
Bullkheli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ribber throws out a powerful jab.
Bullkheli lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribber throws a jab when Bullkheli was well out of range.
Bullkheli tries to land a front kick but Ribber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ribber tries to score with a low kick but Bullkheli moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ribber throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bullkheli to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribber misses the shot to the body.
Ribber looks to land a body kick but Bullkheli moved away.
Ribber misses with a low kick.
Bullkheli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bullkheli looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Bullkheli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bullkheli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ribber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ribber closes the distance and clinches up with Bullkheli, looking for a takedown. Ribber pushes Bullkheli against the cage but Bullkheli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ribber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bullkheli is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullkheli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ribber finds it's way round the side to connect with Bullkheli's head.
A jab from Ribber misses.
Bullkheli throws a jab but it's blocked by Ribber.
Ribber throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribber shoots in for a double leg but Bullkheli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ribber misses with a body shot.
That kick from Bullkheli tenderised Ribber's leg. Ribber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bullkheli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ribber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bullkheli. Bullkheli obviously looking to wear him down.
Ribber checks a leg kick.
Ribber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bullkheli throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ribber counter with a right hand.
Bullkheli misses the shot to the body.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bullkheli! But no joy.
Bullkheli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ribber under the eye.
An inside leg kick from Bullkheli misses.
Ribber misses with an uppercut.
Bullkheli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribber can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Bullkheli.
Bullkheli flicks out a counter leg kick but Ribber steps away.
Good standup being displayed there by Ribber as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber misses with a leg kick
and Bullkheli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bullkheli bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ribber scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ribber thuds a left hand into Bullkheli's body.
Bullkheli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribber was well out of range. Poor timing from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli needs to keep his hands up - Ribber had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Bullkheli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ribber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bullkheli.
Bullkheli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grin Ribber is winning the standup battle so far.
Bullkheli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribber can pounce on him.
Ribber throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bullkheli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber slips under a jab from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribber throws a body punch but Bullkheli moves out of range.
Ribber backing away here, and Bullkheli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ribber sizes up Bullkheli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Ribber coming out on top.
Bullkheli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ribber.
Ribber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli 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.
Ribber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bullkheli throws out the jab.
Ribber scores with a sloppy right hand. Bullkheli should have avoided that one.
Bullkheli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ribber.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullkheli was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bullkheli throws a hook to the side of Ribber's head but Ribber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Ribber.
Bullkheli throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bullkheli throws out a powerful jab.
Ribber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bullkheli throws a body kick that misses.
Ribber lands with a cross.
Bullkheli throws a low kick but Ribber avoids it.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bullkheli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
That kick from Ribber tenderised Bullkheli's leg. Bullkheli is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Grin Ribber did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bullkheli is looking to score with low kicks.
Ribber getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Bullkheli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribber getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bullkheli swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Bullkheli connects with an inside leg kick.
Ribber throws a nice head kick!
Ribber 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.
Ribber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bullkheli's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullkheli thumps Ribber with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Ribber.
Bullkheli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ribber manages to avoid it.
Bullkheli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Ribber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bullkheli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bullkheli wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ribber manages to pass to side control.
Ribber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bullkheli keeps working.
Bullkheli regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ribber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bullkheli controlling Ribber's posture.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Bullkheli keeps moving.
Ribber won't allow Bullkheli to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber trying to control but Bullkheli is working from the bottom.
Bullkheli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bullkheli keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bullkheli swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ribber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ribber cracks Bullkheli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bullkheli throws a body punch but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ribber lands in his opponent's guard.
Bullkheli wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Ribber misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Bullkheli misses.
A jab from Ribber misses.
Bullkheli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribber connects with a body shot that sends Bullkheli's belly button to the back.
Ribber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ribber misses with a wild body shot.
Ribber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A lazy body kick from Bullkheli
and Ribber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber had his way with Ravistra Bullkheli in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bullkheli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bullkheli 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 Ribber has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ribber and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ribber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ribber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bullkheli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ribber takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Ribber.
Ribber on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ribber throws a shot from downtown. Bullkheli moves away and avoids it.
Bullkheli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bullkheli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullkheli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ribber counters with a straight right hand.
Ribber misses with a hook.
Ribber looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullkheli is just out of range.
Bullkheli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullkheli moves out of range of the body kick from Ribber.
Ribber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ribber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bullkheli misses with a body shot.
Ribber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bullkheli on the side of the head.
Ribber misses with a few strikes there.
Bullkheli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Bullkheli misses.
Bullkheli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Ribber's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bullkheli under the eye.
Ribber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ribber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullkheli was well out of range. Poor timing from Ribber.
Ribber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bullkheli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ravistra Bullkheli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribber 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 Bullkheli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bullkheli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ribber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bullkheli.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullkheli manages to avoid it.
Bullkheli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribber fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ribber scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bullkheli in his tracks.
Ribber lands with a cross.
Bullkheli is looking to score with low kicks.
Ribber throws a sloppy head kick and Bullkheli moves out of range easily.
Ribber with a jab.
Bullkheli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ribber.
Bullkheli looks to throw the jab but Ribber is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bullkheli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribber.
Ribber lands a glancing blow to the side of Bullkheli's head.
Good leg kick by Ribber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bullkheli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bullkheli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bullkheli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ribber jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bullkheli takes one on the button.
Ribber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribber misses with a left hand
and Bullkheli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ribber's knee momentarily.
Ribber throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ribber.
Bullkheli moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribber lands a jab to the nose.
Bullkheli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ribber counters with a series of strikes. Bullkheli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ribber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullkheli manages to avoid it.
Bullkheli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bullkheli blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Bullkheli misses.
Bullkheli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice cross by Ribber.
Bullkheli looks to land a right hand but Ribber moved out of range.
Bullkheli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bullkheli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ribber.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
During a confident post fight interview, Grin Ribber 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Wasim Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kayani comes to the cage accompanied by Audioslave - Exploder. Wildstein has chosen Bring It On as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wasim Kayani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 3, fighting out of London, JD Wildstein!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Wildstein.
Wildstein throws a jab when Kayani was well out of range.
Wildstein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kayani bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kayani is looking to take a break and control but Wildstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kayani lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kayani working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wildstein parries the strikes from Kayani easily there. Kayani is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wildstein to escape.
Kayani trying to control the action but Wildstein is working from the bottom.
Wildstein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kayani wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wildstein sneaks back into half guard.
Kayani has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kayani not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein won't allow Kayani to pass to mount.
Kayani works his way into full mount!
Wildstein tries to reverse the position but Kayani maintains control.
Kayani lands a big elbow.
Kayani looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kayani prevents Wildstein from getting the reversal.
Kayani lands a big shot there that rocks Wildstein but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wildstein tries to hold on but Kayani pushes him away.
Kayani fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kayani is landing with some decent strikes but Wildstein is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kayani cracks Wildstein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kayani looking to control but Wildstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kayani lands a heavy elbow.
Wildstein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kayani landing shots from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wildstein is trying desperately to improve position.
Kayani takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kayani prevents Wildstein from getting the reversal.
Kayani lands a couple of good shots and Wildstein has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein is in bad spot here.
Kayani has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wildstein.
Wildstein is trying to remain composed but Kayani is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kayani is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wildstein knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wildstein for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kayani lands with a hammerfist to the side of Wildstein's head.
Kayani trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kayani lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kayani.
Kayani looking for the choke but no joy.
Wildstein staying busy and making it hard for Kayani to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kayani punches Wildstein on the ear.
Kayani is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kayani gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kayani gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kayani apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kayani leaves Wildstein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kayani half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kayani throws a series of punches but Wildstein moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kayani throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wildstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kayani.
Wildstein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Kayani. Those never looked like landing.
Kayani throws a body shot but no joy.
Wildstein needs to keep his hands up - Kayani had a free shot at his head there.
Kayani throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasim Kayani dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wildstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wildstein slips under a jab from Kayani.
Kayani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wildstein.
Wildstein throws a big shot that misses.
Wildstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kayani manages to avoid it.
Wildstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kayani fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wildstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Kayani tries to stall but Wildstein uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wildstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Kayani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wildstein backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wildstein fails to land.
Wildstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Wildstein working aggressively here.
Kayani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kayani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wildstein can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kayani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wildstein. That did some damage!
Wildstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kayani.
Kayani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wildstein misses with the combination.
Wildstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wildstein misses with a hook. Kayani ducked under it nicely.
JD Wildstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Kayani coming out on top.
Kayani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Wildstein as he connects with a hook.
Wildstein moves out of range of the leg kick from Kayani.
Kayani lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kayani defending well as Wildstein loads up on a big left hand.
Wildstein throws a lazy uppercut
and Kayani counters with a series of strikes. Wildstein will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kayani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kayani takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kayani finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wildstein avoids the body shot from Kayani.
Kayani misses with a leg kick.
Kayani throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Wildstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Kayani throws a chopping leg kick but Wildstein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wildstein swings for the body but Kayani moves out of range.
Wildstein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wildstein checks a leg kick nicely.
Wildstein lands a jab.
Wildstein thows a body kick. Kayani tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kayani throws the kick towards the body but Wildstein avoids it.
Kayani misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kayani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wildstein is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wildstein blocks a head kick by Kayani.
Wildstein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wildstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wildstein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kayani. Kayani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wildstein misses with a double jab.
Kayani throws the kick towards the body but Wildstein avoids it.
Wildstein lands a head shot.
Kayani misses with a hook.
Kayani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kayani moves away from the strike by Wildstein.
Kayani misses with an uppercut
and Wildstein counters with a straight right hand.
Wildstein swings widly with a right hand
and Kayani counters with a stiff right hand.
Wildstein stuns Kayani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wildstein scores with a decent looking hook.
Wildstein moves out of range as Kayani strikes.
Wildstein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wildstein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kayani's half guard.
Wildstein is thwarting Kayani's attempts to control the position.
Kayani won't allow Wildstein to pass to mount.
Kayani is looking for a sweep. Wildstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kayani wants to get back to full guard but Wildstein has mounted him!
Wildstein landing strikes from the mount and Kayani is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JD Wildstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Kayani.
Kayani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wildstein tries to avoid it but Kayani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wildstein to the ground. Wildstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kayani feints and then cracks Wildstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wildstein down.
Wildstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kayani.
A little jabbing left from Wildstein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kayani blocks a leg kick.
Kayani misses with a looping left.
Kayani is looking to land body kicks.
Kayani lands a leg kick that knocks Wildstein off balance momentarily.
Wildstein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wildstein throws a body punch but Kayani moves out of range.
Nice cross by Kayani.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein misses with a double jab
and Kayani counters with an outside leg kick.
Kayani tries to bum rush Wildstein with a series of wild strikes but Wildstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wildstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kayani.
Wildstein ducks under a wild hook from Kayani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kayani misses with a few strikes there.
Wildstein throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wildstein sizes up Kayani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kayani avoids the body shot from Wildstein.
Kayani misses with a left hand
and Kayani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wildstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wildstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wildstein has a takedown stuffed.
Kayani misses with a leg kick.
Wildstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kayani moves away.
Wildstein misses with a looping right.
It looked like Kayani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kayani throws the kick towards the body but Wildstein avoids it.
Wildstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein misses with a head kick.
Wildstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wildstein blocks a head kick by Kayani.
Kayani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wildstein tries a low kick but Kayani avoids it.
Wildstein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wildstein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kayani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wildstein throws out the jab.
Wildstein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wildstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kayani misses with a body kick.
Kayani lands a head kick!
Kayani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wildstein cracks the inside of Kayani's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein slips a jab from Kayani.
Kayani throws out a loose jab but Wildstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wildstein.
Kayani loads up on a big right hand but Wildstein slips the punch.
Wildstein scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kayani fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wildstein.
Kayani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kayani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kayani throws a body punch but Wildstein moves out of range.
Wildstein connects with a leg kick. Kayani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kayani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wildstein lands an overhand right.
Wildstein avoids the head kick by Kayani.
Kayani moves out of range as Wildstein strikes.
Kayani looks to throw the jab but Wildstein is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein misses with a body shot.
Kayani's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wildstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kayani scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wildstein lands a jab to Kayani's midsection.
Kayani cracks Wildstein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wildstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kayani in his tracks.
Wildstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kayani.
Wildstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Wildstein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kayani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wildstein connects with a jab.
Wildstein jabs Kayani right on the nose. Kayani blinks but takes it well.
Kayani stuns Wildstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wildstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kayani throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to JD Wildstein.
I think Wildstein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Wildstein!
JD Wildstein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat theme. Kage has chosen Ride the Lightning as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
158 lbs
32 - 17 - 0 |
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31
162 lbs
21 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Raijin Kage!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kage lands with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kage, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kage.
Kage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matoshin. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Kage.
A clash of legs there as Kage blocks the low kick.
Kage tried to score with a low kick but Matoshin checks it.
Kage lands a leg kick that knocks Matoshin off balance momentarily.
Kage shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matoshin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matoshin trying to control but Kage postures up.
Kage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kage is working for a kimura but Matoshin is defending it quite comfortably.
Matoshin controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage thows a huge punch but Matoshin dodges it nicely.
Matoshin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matoshin is adopting a defensive guard.
Kage has gone for a leg lock! Matoshin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kage's guard.
Kage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matoshin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kage working for a triangle but Matoshin defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin looking to pass the guard.
Matoshin pushing down on Kage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kage wants to improve his position but Matoshin is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matoshin not doing much here.
Matoshin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kage is looking to improve his position.
Matoshin slows the pace down in half guard.
Matoshin continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage is looking to control Matoshin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kage avoid being mounted?
Matoshin controlling the action here.
Matoshin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kage!
Matoshin tries to control but Kage wriggling away.
Kage has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matoshin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kage is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin controlling the pace for now.
Matoshin trying to control but Kage is having none of it.
Kage slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matoshin trying to mount his opponent but Kage defends it.
Matoshin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kage is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matoshin pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kage is staying active underneath Matoshin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matoshin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raijin Kage dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
An inside leg kick from Kage misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matoshin, right into the meat.
Matoshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Kage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kage tries to score with a low kick but Matoshin moves his leg out of the way.
Matoshin throwing a counter right hand but Kage manages to avoid it.
Matoshin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kage misses with a low kick.
Matoshin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kage throws a body shot but no joy.
Matoshin scores with a nice right hand.
Kage misses with a jab to the body
and Matoshin counters with a stiff right hand.
Kage feints and as Matoshin raises his hands in defense, Kage changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Matoshin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kage trying to control but Matoshin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage working some strikes from top position.
Matoshin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kage trying to control but Matoshin is working from the bottom.
Matoshin pulls Kage in to control the position.
Matoshin controls Kage momentarily but Kage frees himself.
Matoshin has Kage pulled in close to control his posture.
Matoshin looking to control.
Kage forces his way into half guard.
Kage is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage seems to be working for a kimura but Matoshin defends the submission attempt.
Matoshin is trying to stand up here but Kage is controlling him well.
Kage wants to control but Matoshin is keeping him busy.
Kage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matoshin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matoshin trying to control from the bottom.
Kage takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kage seems to be looking for submissions.
Matoshin is trying to control but Kage manages to pass to mount!
Raijin Kage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kage avoids the attempt from Matoshin to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage working for a guillotine from mount but Matoshin is in no mood to give up.
Kage pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Matoshin wants to control but Kage is having none of it.
Matoshin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matoshin tries to hold on but Kage pushes him away.
Kage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kage seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Matoshin is holding on tight.
Matoshin wants to hold on but Kage pushes him away.
Kage dominating with strikes here.
Matoshin tries to hold on but Kage pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin is in a horrible position here. Kage smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Matoshin tries to lock up and control but Kage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kage lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Matoshin is rocked!
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Kage has hold of Matoshin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Matoshin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oh Matoshin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matoshin tries to hold on but Kage postures up.
A big strike lands for Kage! That's really hurt Matoshin and he's turned his back - Kage keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kage jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raijin Kage!
Raijin Kage thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gajewski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mobb Deep - Survival of the Fittest. Rivers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cyco Vision kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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36
141 lbs
43 - 15 - 1 |
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36
135 lbs
28 - 15 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Rivers!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rivers moves out of range of the body kick.
Gajewski avoids the head kick by Rivers.
Rivers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gajewski is looking to counter punch.
Rivers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gajewski has time to react.
Gajewski throws a body kick that misses.
Rivers throws a lazy uppercut
and Gajewski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by Gajewski.
Rivers misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rivers scores with a jab to the head.
Rivers with a poor takedown
and Gajewski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivers misses with a hook
and Gajewski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gajewski misses with a body kick.
Rivers scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Gajewski - just one landing.
Gajewski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Andrzej Gajewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rivers lands with a kick to the temple. Gajewski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gajewski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivers on the side of the head.
Gajewski moves out of range of the body kick.
Rivers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gajewski slips a jab and a cross from Rivers.
Rivers fakes the leg kick and cracks Gajewski in the body.
Nice takedown defense from Gajewski. No joy for Rivers on that attempt.
Rivers forces Gajewski back against the cage and clinches.
Gajewski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gajewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gajewski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gajewski circles away quickly and effectively.
Gajewski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rivers is rocked!
Stan Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gajewski lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Rivers - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Gajewski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrzej Gajewski!
Our winner, Andrzej Gajewski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Stan Rivers stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight,Héritage!for helping me be strong,MoM&M for making me look so good,the gang at Montreal Fighter's Gym,all of my loved ones back home,and Mega Jug for letting me fight here in EVOLUTION! I really wanted the win tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnost Paskalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissorhands kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Still. Paskalev has chosen The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
144 lbs
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27
153 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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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
23 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnost Paskalev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paskalev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Paskalev's legs.
Scissorhands looks to throw a body kick
and Paskalev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paskalev.
Paskalev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paskalev advances to half guard.
Scissorhands has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scissorhands is trying is best to control the position here.
Paskalev throws a strike but Scissorhands avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Paskalev throws a big elbow that misses.
Paskalev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands pulls Paskalev in to control the position.
Paskalev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Scissorhands keeping full guard, as Paskalev tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands controlling Paskalev's posture.
Scissorhands avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paskalev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paskalev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paskalev passes Scissorhands's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paskalev is looking for a kimura but Scissorhands is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paskalev to get the leverage.
Scissorhands taking some punishment here, with Paskalev in his half guard.
Scissorhands trying to control but Paskalev postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev slips a nice elbow through Scissorhands's hands, connecting with Scissorhands's forehead.
Paskalev wants to advance to full mount but Scissorhands doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Paskalev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paskalev throws a big elbow that misses.
Paskalev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scissorhands is keeping the position for now.
Paskalev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paskalev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paskalev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scissorhands keeping moving, preventing Paskalev from controlling successfully.
Scissorhands pulls Paskalev in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands trying to control the position.
Scissorhands pulls Paskalev in close to his closed guard and prevents Paskalev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Scissorhands keeping full guard, as Paskalev tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scissorhands scores with a jab to the head.
Paskalev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Paskalev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good standup being displayed there by Scissorhands as he connects with a hook.
Paskalev checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paskalev.
Scissorhands misses with a shot to the body
and Paskalev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Paskalev's legs.
Paskalev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paskalev is able to avoid easily.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Paskalev tries to counter it with a takedown but Scissorhands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paskalev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scissorhands connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paskalev scrambles back to his feet.
Scissorhands swings for the body but Paskalev moves out of range.
Paskalev moves out of range of the leg kick from Scissorhands.
Paskalev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scissorhands throws a poor cross that misses
and Paskalev counters with a nice leg kick.
Paskalev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arnost Paskalev 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.
An inside leg kick from Scissorhands misses.
Paskalev feints the counter takedown.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
And Paskalev tries to counter it with a takedown but Scissorhands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Paskalev avoids it.
Scissorhands throws out a loose jab but Paskalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paskalev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scissorhands is looking to wear down Paskalev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scissorhands tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that is checked
and Paskalev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scissorhands can't keep his opponent in guard - Paskalev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Scissorhands trying to hold on to Paskalev's head to control him but Paskalev postures up.
Paskalev throwing shots but Scissorhands is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paskalev working over Scissorhands with some ground and pound. Scissorhands looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paskalev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Scissorhands reverses the position - he's now on top in Paskalev's guard.
Scissorhands tries to free his leg and advance position but Paskalev is retaining full guard.
Scissorhands slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Paskalev wants to sweep but no luck.
Paskalev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scissorhands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scissorhands trying to control but Paskalev is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands won't allow Paskalev to sweep him here.
Scissorhands showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Scissorhands's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Paskalev looking for a guillotine here but Scissorhands defends easily.
Scissorhands got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paskalev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scissorhands has managed to get both his arms back between Paskalev's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands content to stall in guard here.
Paskalev wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paskalev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scissorhands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scissorhands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paskalev. That did some damage!
Scissorhands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paskalev.
Paskalev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paskalev feints a counter leg kick.
Scissorhands misses with a hook.
Paskalev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scissorhands misses with a looping left.
And Paskalev tries to counter it with a takedown but Scissorhands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paskalev.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Paskalev's ribcage but misses.
Scissorhands pushes Paskalev away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that second 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.
Scissorhands tries to land a leg kick but Paskalev saw it coming and moves away.
Paskalev feints the counter takedown.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Paskalev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far.
Paskalev blocks the body kick.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scissorhands.
Paskalev slips under a jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that misses
and Paskalev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scissorhands won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev working away.
Scissorhands manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Paskalev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scissorhands preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Scissorhands avoids a strike by Paskalev and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Paskalev's guard! Fantastic escape!
Scissorhands is pushing down on Paskalev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paskalev is fighting to maintain full guard but Scissorhands has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scissorhands stalling.
Paskalev trying to hold on to Scissorhands's head to control him but Scissorhands postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev is pressing down on Scissorhands's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paskalev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Scissorhands passes into half guard.
Paskalev wants to improve his position but Scissorhands is controlling well.
Scissorhands is taking a breather. Paskalev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Paskalev gets full guard.
Scissorhands seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paskalev is looking for a triangle but Scissorhands pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands tries to free his leg and advance position but Paskalev is retaining full guard.
Paskalev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scissorhands tries to free his leg and advance position but Paskalev is retaining full guard.
Paskalev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paskalev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Scissorhands passes into side control.
Paskalev is looking to regain half guard here but Scissorhands keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Scissorhands stalls from top position.
Paskalev is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Paskalev's face as Scissorhands controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Edward Scissorhands did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Scissorhands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scissorhands throws a right hand that Paskalev ducks under and follows up with a left that Paskalev also avoids with ease.
Paskalev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Paskalev checks a low kick from Scissorhands.
Paskalev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paskalev drops his hands momentarily and Scissorhands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scissorhands throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paskalev.
Paskalev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scissorhands throws a push kick but Paskalev slaps the foot to one side.
Paskalev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Paskalev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paskalev throws a leg kick but Scissorhands checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
Paskalev moves out of range of the body kick from Scissorhands.
Paskalev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scissorhands throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paskalev counters with a thumping low kick.
Scissorhands throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paskalev on the side of the head.
Scissorhands swings for the body but Paskalev moves out of range.
Paskalev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scissorhands defends it well.
Scissorhands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paskalev can do to turn this around?
Scissorhands throws a body kick that misses
and Paskalev counters with an inside leg kick.
Paskalev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Paskalev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scissorhands wants to land a leg kick but Paskalev is out of range.
Paskalev feints the counter takedown.
Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that misses.
Scissorhands is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paskalev.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Paskalev is just out of range.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Paskalev moves out of range easily.
Paskalev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scissorhands throws a lazy right hand but Paskalev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scissorhands misses with a hook. Paskalev ducked under it nicely.
Paskalev with the counter takedown but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Scissorhands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paskalev thinks about the counter body kick.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paskalev counters with a shoot takedown. Scissorhands fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paskalev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev wants to control from the top but Scissorhands keeps moving.
Scissorhands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paskalev tries to free his leg and advance position but Scissorhands is retaining full guard.
Scissorhands trying to control the position here.
Paskalev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paskalev is in close to Scissorhands's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paskalev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scissorhands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paskalev.
Paskalev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scissorhands looking for a guillotine here but Paskalev defends easily.
Scissorhands is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paskalev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paskalev throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scissorhands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paskalev is looking to work some ground and pound but Scissorhands has wrist control.
Paskalev wants to pass the guard but Scissorhands is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands had his way with Arnost Paskalev in that round.
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!
An inside leg kick from Scissorhands misses.
Paskalev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paskalev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paskalev.
Paskalev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scissorhands defends it well.
Paskalev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Paskalev's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Scissorhands misses
and Paskalev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scissorhands's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scissorhands holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev throwing strikes but missing.
Paskalev advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands sneaks back into half guard.
Paskalev is thwarting Scissorhands's attempts to control the position.
Scissorhands blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paskalev.
Paskalev trying to pass the guard but Scissorhands defending well.
Scissorhands controlling the position for now.
Paskalev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paskalev is thwarting Scissorhands's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paskalev controlling the action here.
Paskalev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paskalev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arnost Paskalev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scissorhands gets back to full guard.
Scissorhands trying to control the position.
Paskalev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scissorhands's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scissorhands controls Paskalev momentarily but Paskalev frees himself.
Paskalev lands a couple of elbows.
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paskalev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scissorhands is keeping the position for now.
Paskalev is looking to work some ground and pound but Scissorhands has wrist control.
Scissorhands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paskalev.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scissorhands misses with a straight right.
Paskalev looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Scissorhands tries to clinch up.
Arnost Paskalev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scissorhands stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scissorhands wants it to stay on the feet.
Paskalev 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.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Paskalev moves out of range.
Paskalev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick from Scissorhands is predictable there
and Paskalev counters with a shoot takedown. Scissorhands fights it but they end up in guard.
Paskalev advances position into side control!
Scissorhands wants to control but Paskalev postures up.
Scissorhands is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paskalev off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Scissorhands controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Paskalev right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnost Paskalev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scissorhands has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Edward Scissorhands retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vagner Love (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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vagner Love!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love motions for Custer to come forward. Love throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Love throws a looping overhand right but Custer ducks down to avoid it.
Custer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Custer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Love will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Love steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Custer. That one must have hurt.
Custer throws a body shot but no joy.
Custer throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
Custer scores with a jab. Love acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love cracks Custer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Love misses with a body kick.
Love lands with an overhand left.
Custer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Custer scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Custer misses.
A low kick from Love is predictable there
and Custer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Love's guard.
Custer looking to sit in guard and control but Love gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Custer looking to control.
Custer has control of Love's left arm, preventing Love from doing any damage.
Love won't allow Custer to sweep him here.
Custer is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer is trying to keep Love in close.
Custer wants to sweep but no luck.
Custer trying to keep a closed guard but Love is proving a slippery customer.
Love must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Love seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Love throws a big elbow that misses.
Custer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Love is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it.
Love misses with the body kick
and Custer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Custer throws an elbow that misses. Love uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Custer's guard. Nice move by Love!
Custer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Custer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Love's guard.
Love is pulling down on Custer's head to control his posture.
Custer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Custer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer throwing strikes from guard but Love blocks nicely.
Custer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Custer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Love wants to stand up but Custer is controlling him.
Custer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Custer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Custer prevents Love from getting back to his feet.
Love has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Love is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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 Jesse Custer 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.
A combination from Custer does no damage.
Custer throws an overhand right that lands on Love's shoulder, as Love tries to avoid the shot.
Love misses with a hook.
Custer misses with an uppercut. Love saw that one coming.
Vagner Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Custer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Love misses with an attempted mid kick.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab by Custer.
Love throws a big shot that misses.
Love slips a straight right by Custer.
Custer works Love's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love lands with a shot to the body.
Love throws a hook to the side of Custer's head but Custer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Custer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Custer misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love just misses with a punch to the body.
Custer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Love darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Love scores with a hook.
Custer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Love.
Love's jab looks to have found its range, popping Custer under the eye.
Custer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Love in his tracks.
Custer connects with a body shot that sends Love's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Custer.
Vagner Love is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Custer connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Love slips a jab from Custer.
Custer throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Custer is defended easily by Love.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Love throws a body punch but Custer moves out of range.
Custer tries to counter with a takedown but Love is quick to defend against it.
Love throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Love attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Love throws a body punch but Custer moves out of range.
That kick from Love tenderised Custer's leg. Custer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good exchange - Custer coming out on top.
Love moves into range and clinches up with Custer.
Custer wants to stall.
Love has a couple of punches blocked by Custer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Custer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Love fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Custer throws out a loose jab but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Custer misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Love was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Custer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Custer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Custer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Custer is looking to slow Love down with leg kicks.
Custer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Love checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Custer.
Love wants to land a leg kick but Custer is out of range.
Love lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Custer at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Custer's head backwards.
Love throws a looping overhand right but Custer ducks down to avoid it.
Love's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Love duly obliges.
It looks like Jesse Custer has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love scores with a hook to the body. Custer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Love slips under a jab from Custer.
Love swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Custer throws a shot to the body.
Custer staying out of range there.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Love 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.
Love will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Custer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vagner Love seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Love misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vagner Love showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Custer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Love moves in looking to clinch but Custer pushes him off.
Love misses with a hook. Custer ducked under it nicely.
Custer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Custer throws a lazy uppercut
and Love counters with a nice uppercut.
Love throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Love changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Love looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Custer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Love sprawls and moves away.
Custer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Love is looking to score with low kicks.
Love fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Love.
Custer throws a leg kick which misses Love's front leg but catches the back leg as Love tries to avoid it.
Love jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Love thumps Custer with a low kick.
Love throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Custer.
Custer connects with a crisp jab.
Custer lands a nice hook to Love's body. Love takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Love on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Love tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Custer works Love's body with a nice hook.
Custer misses with an uppercut.
Love swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Love connects with a high kick.
Custer scores with a hook.
Love connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Love blocks the low kick.
Love throws out a counter right but Custer avoids it with no problem.
Custer swings for the body but Love moves out of range.
Love misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer closes the distance and clinches up with Love, looking for a takedown. Custer pushes Love against the cage but Love circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Custer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Custer slips a jab and a cross from Love.
Love throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Custer.
Love tries to bum rush Custer with a series of wild strikes but Custer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Love tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Custer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Custer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Love sprawls and moves away.
Custer loads up on a big right hand but Love slips the punch.
Custer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Love. That's going to slow Custer down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Love.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer avoids a kick to the body.
Custer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Love keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Love.
Love rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Custer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Love has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Custer is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Custer throws a punch but it's blocked by Love.
Custer drags the fight down to the ground.
Custer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Love gets to his feet - Custer follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Custer is looking to slow Love down with leg kicks.
Love rushes Custer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Custer lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Custer - that landed with a thud.
Custer looking to slow down the pace here.
Love working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Love misses with the head strike.
Love lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Custer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Love fails to land.
Love lands a shoulder strike.
Love misses with the head strike.
Custer blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Custer.
A right handed body shot lands from Love.
Love lands a left hand.
Love softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Custer misses with some punches.
Love misses with a hook from the clinch.
Custer misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vagner Love really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Custer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Love digs a good hook to Custer's body.
A big right from Love misses.
Custer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Love counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Custer scores with a hook.
Love uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Custer.
Custer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Custer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Love misses with a looping right.
Custer tries to counter with a takedown but Love is quick to defend against it.
Custer moves out of range of the leg kick from Love.
A jab from Custer misses.
Love throws out a counter right but Custer avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Love attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Love punishes Custer's body with a nice straight punch.
Love 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.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love misses with a jab, cross combination.
Love wants to clinch up but Custer keeps it at a distance.
Custer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Love takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Love.
Love lands a nice shot that snaps Custer's head back.
Love dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Custer. That did some damage!
Custer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Love.
A leg kick checked by Love.
A jab from Love misses.
Love throws a push kick but Custer slaps the foot to one side.
Custer takes one on the button.
Love takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love throws a big shot that misses.
Custer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Love.
Love looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Custer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Custer misses with a hook.
Love has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Love buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Custer moves away.
Custer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Love misses with a double jab.
Custer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Love looks to score with a jab to the body but Custer is just out of range.
Love lands a slapping body shot.
Custer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Love throws a chopping leg kick but Custer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Custer throws a hook but Love blocks it.
Love throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Custer counters with a nice leg kick.
Custer slips a straight right by Love.
Love misses with a leg kick.
Custer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Custer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Love misses with a hook
and Custer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Love!
Love is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Custer cracks Love with a big elbow.
Custer misses with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Custer working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love is trying to improve his position.
Custer landing a few strikes.
Love is not content to let Custer control the position.
You can see the frustration on Love's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Love regains half guard, as Custer was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vagner Love dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Custer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Love tries to bum rush Custer with a series of wild strikes but Custer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Love connects with a body shot that sends Custer's belly button to the back.
Love misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Custer.
Love looks to score with a jab to the body but Custer is just out of range.
Custer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big left from Love misses.
Custer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Love.
Custer lands a jab.
Custer avoids the body shot from Love.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer moves out of range as Love strikes.
Love misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Love misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Love!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Custer.
A right-left combo lands from Love.
A good leg kick by Custer.
Custer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Love misses with a hook.
Love steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Custer misses with a body shot.
Custer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Custer avoids the head kick by Love.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Custer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Love was well out of range. Poor timing from Custer.
A lazy left from Love finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Custer coming out on top.
That kick from Love tenderised Custer's leg. Custer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Love throws a shot to the body.
Love misses with a straight right.
Love moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Love turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Love looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Custer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Love comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Custer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Love lands a nice shot that snaps Custer's head back.
Love drops his hands momentarily and Custer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Custer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Love tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Custer tries to counter with a takedown but Love is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Custer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Love. Love obviously looking to wear him down.
Custer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Custer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Love.
Custer checks the leg kick.
Custer takes a swing at Love's ribcage but misses.
Jesse Custer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Custer shoots in and drives through. Love sprawls well.
Love motions for Custer to come forward. Love throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Custer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Love cracks the inside of Custer's front leg.
The fighters circling - Custer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Love cracks a nice hook into Custer's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love works the jab nicely.
Love throws a low kick, looking for Custer's leg but Custer calmly moves out of range.
Custer shoots in for a takedown but Love shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Custer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Custer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Custer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Love throws a head kick that misses.
Vagner Love is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Love chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Custer moves forwards but Love connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good work by Custer as he checks the leg kick.
Custer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Love throws a series of punches but Custer avoids them all with ease.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Love walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Custer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Love with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vagner Love comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Love has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vagner Love!
Vagner Love decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bowser Stormcrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bowser Stormcrow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kantaro Hoshino!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormcrow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Stormcrow throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Hoshino throws out a counter right but Stormcrow avoids it with no problem.
Stormcrow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoshino misses with a shot to the body
and Stormcrow counters with an inside leg kick.
Stormcrow lands a leg kick that knocks Hoshino off balance momentarily.
Hoshino sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stormcrow scores with a jab. Hoshino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stormcrow feints and then cracks Hoshino's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoshino down.
Stormcrow digs a good body shot into Hoshino's ribs.
Hoshino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow misses with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stormcrow lands with a good body shot.
Stormcrow throws a low kick, looking for Hoshino's leg but Hoshino calmly moves out of range.
Stormcrow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stormcrow throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Stormcrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Stormcrow.
Hoshino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Stormcrow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow misses with a hook to the body
and Stormcrow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stormcrow. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Hoshino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stormcrow lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stormcrow.
Hoshino swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stormcrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stormcrow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stormcrow connects with a nice looking jab.
Bowser Stormcrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stormcrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws out a counter right but Stormcrow avoids it with no problem.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Stormcrow ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow cracks the inside of Hoshino's front leg.
Hoshino lands a lovely overhand right.
Stormcrow throws a head kick that half lands.
Stormcrow lands a front kick.
Stormcrow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hoshino's calf.
Hoshino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stormcrow throws a head kick but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stormcrow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stormcrow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stormcrow connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stormcrow misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Stormcrow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Stormcrow throws a body kick that misses
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stormcrow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stormcrow swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stormcrow tries to clinch but Hoshino is having none of it.
Hoshino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Stormcrow ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stormcrow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hoshino connects with a nice looking jab.
Stormcrow misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stormcrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoshino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stormcrow has managed to clinch.
Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stormcrow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hoshino breaks the clinch.
Stormcrow throws a solid leg kick but Hoshino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stormcrow.
It seemed like Hoshino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Stormcrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stormcrow tries to clinch but Hoshino is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stormcrow looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Hoshino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stormcrow misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hoshino to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Bowser Stormcrow has been cut.
Hoshino's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stormcrow throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Stormcrow throws a leg kick
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Stormcrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino throws out a counter right but Stormcrow avoids it with no problem.
Stormcrow misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stormcrow with a body shot.
Stormcrow wants to clinch.
Hoshino 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow lands with a kick to the temple. Hoshino shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Hoshino throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stormcrow misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Stormcrow.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Stormcrow throws a shot to the body.
Stormcrow lands a body shot.
Nice jab there from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow scores with a jab. Hoshino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stormcrow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hoshino rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stormcrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stormcrow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stormcrow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoshino.
Stormcrow closes the distance and pushes Hoshino back into the cage.
A short right from Hoshino.
Stormcrow misses with some punches.
Stormcrow has a couple of punches blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoshino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stormcrow prevents a body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino tries to break free but Stormcrow pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino breaks from the clinch.
Hoshino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stormcrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoshino swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Hoshino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
Stormcrow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stormcrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stormcrow throws a body kick that misses.
Stormcrow misses with a looping right.
Hoshino throws out a counter right but Stormcrow avoids it with no problem.
Stormcrow forces Hoshino back against the cage and clinches.
Hoshino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stormcrow.
Hoshino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stormcrow lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoshino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bowser Stormcrow's cut.
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.
Hoshino misses with a left hand
and Stormcrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stormcrow clinches up with Hoshino and pushes him back against the cage.
Stormcrow blocking some punches.
Stormcrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Stormcrow.
Hoshino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stormcrows head.
Stormcrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Stormcrow misses with a body punch.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Stormcrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
Hoshino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stormcrow tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino scores with a hook.
Stormcrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoshino can do to turn this around?
Stormcrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stormcrow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stormcrow takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Hoshino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stormcrow throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoshino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stormcrow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stormcrow 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 Hoshino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoshino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoshino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stormcrow can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stormcrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoshino counters with a right hand to the body.
Stormcrow clinches with his opponent.
Stormcrow has Hoshino pressed against the cage, preventing Hoshino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stormcrow misses with a punch to the body.
Stormcrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Hoshino is trying to break free.
Hoshino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stormcrow lands a lovely overhand right.
Stormcrow closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Stormcrow misses with some punches.
Hoshino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stormcrow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hoshino can turn it around.
Stormcrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stormcrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stormcrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Stormcrow.
Hoshino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stormcrow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stormcrow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stormcrow misses with a head kick.
Stormcrow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stormcrow misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoshino misses.
Stormcrow tries to clinch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino with a jab.
A good leg kick by Stormcrow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Hoshino throws out a counter right but Stormcrow avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino lands a glancing blow to the side of Stormcrow's head.
Hoshino 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stormcrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoshino. That did some damage!
Stormcrow scores with a head kick. Hoshino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hoshino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stormcrow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoshino doesn't seem bothered though.
Stormcrow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stormcrow throws a right hand that misses
and Hoshino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bowser Stormcrow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stormcrow has managed to clinch.
Hoshino breaks from the clinch.
Stormcrow missing with a left hand there. Hoshino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoshino throws out a counter right but Stormcrow avoids it with no problem.
Stormcrow lands a head kick!
Hoshino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hoshino ducks right into an uppercut from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoshino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoshino throws a good cross that connects.
Stormcrow sizes up Hoshino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
Hoshino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoshino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoshino avoids the head kick by Stormcrow.
Hoshino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stormcrow scores with a leg kick.
Stormcrow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stormcrow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hoshino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stormcrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hoshino walks into a stiff left hand from Stormcrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoshino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Stormcrow slips the punch.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stormcrow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoshino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Stormcrow tenderised Hoshino's leg. Hoshino is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Stormcrow is out of range.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stormcrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoshino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Hoshino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stormcrow tries to clinch up
and Hoshino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stormcrow throws a lazy head kick
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Stormcrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hoshino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
Stormcrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Stormcrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hoshino throws out a counter right but Stormcrow avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoshino.
Stormcrow wants to clinch.
Hoshino throws out a counter right but Stormcrow avoids it with no problem.
Stormcrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoshino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Stormcrow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stormcrow blocks a jab.
Stormcrow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stormcrow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bowser Stormcrow had his way with Kantaro Hoshino in that round.
The cut man is working on Bowser Stormcrow's cut.
That's time! Stormcrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stormcrow misses with a looping right.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stormcrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick.
Hoshino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stormcrow lands a nice shot that snaps Hoshino's head back.
Stormcrow misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stormcrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stormcrow misses the jab.
It seemed like Hoshino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bowser Stormcrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Stormcrow misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormcrow scoring well with a low kick there.
Stormcrow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoshino's hands.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stormcrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Stormcrow misses
enabling Hoshino to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stormcrow.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoshino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stormcrow tries to clinch there but Hoshino circles away.
Stormcrow scores with a hook.
A big right from Stormcrow misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
Kantaro Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow lands a jab.
Stormcrow thuds his shin into the meat of Hoshino's side.
Stormcrow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoshino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stormcrow lands with a nice body punch.
Stormcrow wants to clinch.
Hoshino throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stormcrow wants to clinch but Hoshino slips to the side
and Hoshino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stormcrow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stormcrow throws a push kick but Hoshino slaps the foot to one side.
Stormcrow tries to clinch up.
Stormcrow scores with a hook.
Bowser Stormcrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stormcrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stormcrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stormcrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Stormcrow.
Stormcrow throws a front kick that sends Hoshino stumbling back into the cage.
Stormcrow moves in looking to clinch but Hoshino pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stormcrow.
Stormcrow closes the distance and clinches.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Stormcrow controls his hands.
Stormcrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoshino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stormcrow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bowser Stormcrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stormcrow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bowser Stormcrow!
Bowser Stormcrow is the new welterweight champion!
Bowser Stormcrow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomari Hurmio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurmio has chosen Black Star as his entrance music. Tuomari Hurmio told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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32
145 lbs
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28
145 lbs
17 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuomari Hurmio!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison connects with an inside leg kick.
Jamison misses with a body kick.
Jamison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hurmio misses with an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jamison. Hurmio shrugs it off though.
Hurmio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jamison clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Hurmio.
Jamison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hurmio misses with a body punch.
Jamison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurmio tries to work over Jamison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamison misses with some punches.
Hurmio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jamison's elbow.
Hurmio misses with the head strike.
Hurmio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurmio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jamison misses with an uppercut.
Jamison gets a double leg takedown into Hurmio's guard.
Jamison seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurmio looking to control.
Jamison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jamison wants to control from the top but Hurmio keeps moving.
Jamison throwing strikes but missing.
Hurmio keeping full guard, as Jamison tries to pass.
Hurmio working for a triangle but Jamison defends it easily.
Hurmio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jamison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hurmio keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Jamison looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hurmio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jamison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jamison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurmio has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Jamison doesn't defend quickly enough and Hurmio has managed to lock this one up! Can Jamison escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hurmio on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tuomari Hurmio!
Tuomari Hurmio decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rockford Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight comes to the cage accompanied by The Stars that Play with Laughing Sams Dice by Jimi Hendrix. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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274 lbs
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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
34 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockford Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Holy Jenova!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight misses with a body kick.
Knight fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenova is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jenova tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight misses with a hook.
Jenova throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
Jenova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Knight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Rockford Knight has been cut.
Jenova throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jenova takes a swing at Knight's ribcage but misses.
Jenova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knight has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nelson Fight Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Jenova displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Jenova connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Jenova blocks the body kick.
Jenova throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Jenova lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries to clinch but Jenova is having none of it.
Knight scores with a leg kick.
Knight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Knight throws a looping overhand right but Jenova ducks down to avoid it.
Knight is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jenova's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jenova stuns Knight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jenova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knight moves away.
Jenova lands with a cross.
Jenova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Jenova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenova scores with a jab. Knight acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rockford Knight's cut is getting worse.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Jenova's head but Jenova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jenova digs a good hook to Knight's body.
Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight throws a low kick but Jenova moves out of range easily.
Jenova swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jenova blocks a head kick by Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a body shot.
That kick from Jenova tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jenova stuns Knight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jenova has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jenova loads up on a big right hand but Knight slips the punch.
Jenova throws a lazy right hand but Knight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenova misses the jab.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Jenova.
Knight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knight lands a nice looking body kick.
Jenova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Jenova moves out of range as Knight throws a body kick.
Jenova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knight jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Knight tests Jenova's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knight throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenova is looking to chop away at Knight's legs.
Knight fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenova throws out a counter right but Knight avoids it with no problem.
Jenova is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Knight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenova.
A jab lands there for Jenova.
Rockford Knight's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
It looked like Knight was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jenova.
Jenova drops Knight with a huge uppercut! Knight drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jenova is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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