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VCL Champions: 9 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kendrick Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Andrei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendrick Perkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Andrei!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrei misses with a head kick.
Perkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Andrei throws a lazy head kick
and Perkins counters with a shoot takedown. Andrei fights it but they end up in guard.
Andrei is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Perkins dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Perkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perkins is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Andrei is trying to escape and Perkins transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Andrei is forced to tap! Nice work there by Perkins! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kendrick Perkins!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kendrick Perkins made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kruger Vance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viho Kelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vance's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck. This should be fireworks!
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kruger Vance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viho Kelley!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vance counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Viho Kelley has been cut.
Kelley has his takedown stuffed
and Vance counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kelley gets tackled into the cage by Vance. Vance maintains the clinch.
Vance struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelley controls his hands.
Kelley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vance tries to clinch there but Kelley circles away.
Kelley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vance makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kruger Vance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viho Kelley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vance.
Kelley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kelley has his takedown stuffed
and Vance counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vance moves out of range as Kelley throws a body kick.
Vance is looking to counter punch.
Vance scores with a hook.
Vance swinging wildly here.
Kelley fails with a takedown attempt.
Kelley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kelley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vance counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vance looks to land a right hand but Kelley moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelley darts in looking for a takedown but Vance gets double underhooks and turns Kelley into the cage.
Vance forces Kelley back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kelley fails to land.
Kelley jumps guard but Vance stands there with Kelley around his waist. Kelley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kelley jumps guard but Vance turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kelley avoids a wild elbow strike from Vance.
Kelley blocking some punches.
Vance doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelley jumps guard but Vance turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vance pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vance tries a body shot but Kelley blocks it.
Kelley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vance avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vance lands an elbow that stopped Kelley in his tracks for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vance.
Vance looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kelley has Vance pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vance manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Vance has been working on his elbows in the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Vance.
Kelley blocking some punches.
Vance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vance gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vance working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelley tries to pull guard but Vance holds him up against the cage and eventually Kelley drops back down to his feet.
Vance has a couple of punches blocked by Kelley.
Kelley breaks the clinch.
Kelley has closed the distance and engaged Vance in a clinch.
Vance working aggressively here.
Vance tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vance throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vance creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vance misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelley is looking to break free of the clinch but Vance has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vance lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vance lands a left hand.
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!
Vance lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelley jumps guard but Vance stands there with Kelley around his waist. Kelley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vance lands a nice uppercut.
Kelley tries to pull guard but Vance won't allow it.
Vance working aggressively here.
Vance throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vance lands an elbow just above Kelley 's eye.
Kelley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Vance - that landed with a thud.
Vance lands a big right hand that drops Kelley! The killer instinct kicks in and Vance finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Vance!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kruger Vance!
In his post fight interview, Kruger Vance started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Osterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzoi Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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171 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Osterman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renzoi Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osterman lands an overhand right.
Kevin Osterman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osterman pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Osterman slows down the pace here.
Good body shot from Osterman.
Osterman lands a shoulder strike.
Osterman lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osterman walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Osterman lands a nice shot to the body.
Osterman throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Osterman, which made it look bad.
Kevin Osterman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzoi Gracie.
Osterman lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Osterman's waist but Osterman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Osterman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Osterman connects with a jab.
Gracie is rocked!
Osterman lands a brutal uppercut that launches Gracie off his feet! Gracie tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Osterman!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Osterman 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Zigaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zigaman comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Breathe. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
287 lbs
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264 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
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Good knees
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nova Zigaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Batista!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zigaman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Batista lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zigaman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Batista throws a head kick but Zigaman moves out of range.
Zigaman misses the shot to the body.
Batista goes for a double leg but Zigaman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zigaman continues to drive forward.
Zigaman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zigaman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Batista to see if he's OK.
Batista 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.
Batista is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zigaman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zigaman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batista is looking to regain half guard here but Zigaman keeps moving and retains side control.
Batista is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Batista down.
Zigaman lands an elbow.
Batista parries the strikes from Zigaman easily there. Zigaman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Batista to escape.
Batista manages to get back to half guard.
Zigaman is trying to control. Batista wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zigaman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zigaman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Batista is looking to control Zigaman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Batista avoid being mounted?
Zigaman working over Batista with some ground and pound. Batista looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Batista is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zigaman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zigaman's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman showing good submission defense here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Batista's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Batista is trying to stick to Zigaman's back but Zigaman is turning into Batista. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Batista's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zigaman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman tries to free his leg and advance position but Batista is retaining full guard.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zigaman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batista lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Zigaman has his foot on Batista's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Batista works his way back into a safe position though.
Zigaman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batista doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batista manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zigaman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman can't keep his opponent in guard - Batista advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Batista is looking to take a break and control but Zigaman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zigaman tries to get to full guard but Batista has control of the leg.
Batista wants to free his trapped foot but Zigaman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Batista is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zigaman is just riding it out for now. Batista eventually gives up the hold.
Zigaman works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zigaman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Batista advances to half guard.
Batista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zigaman defending well though.
Batista is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zigaman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Batista not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zigaman working a defensive guard here.
Batista looking to pass the guard.
Zigaman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batista gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Batista preventing the sweep.
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 Nova Zigaman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Batista shoots for a double leg takedown but Zigaman sprawls well. He's pushed Batista's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zigaman attempts a counter takedown but Batista avoids it well and moves away.
Zigaman walks into a left hand.
Zigaman swings for the body but Batista moves out of range.
Batista tries to counter with a clinch but Zigaman shakes him off and moves away.
Zigaman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batista throws a lazy head kick
and Zigaman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zigaman.
Batista looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zigaman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
Zigaman controlling from the top position.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Zigaman from controlling successfully.
Nova Zigaman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batista looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zigaman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Batista looking for a sweep. Not yet Batista, not yet.
Zigaman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zigaman pushing down on Batista's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Batista looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zigaman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Batista has his hands clasped together around Zigaman's back. He's all about the action.
Zigaman not doing much here.
Batista wants to control but Zigaman is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista works his way to full guard. Good work.
Batista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zigaman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zigaman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zigaman wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Batista has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zigaman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zigaman cracks Batista with a solid left hand.
Batista trying to control the position.
Batista looking for a sweep. Not yet Batista, not yet.
Batista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zigaman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zigaman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Batista trying to control the position.
Zigaman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batista swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zigaman is working hard here to advance position.
Batista looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zigaman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batista takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zigaman slips a jab from Batista.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Zigaman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Batista with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Batista misses its intended target.
Batista throws a push kick but Zigaman slaps the foot to one side.
Batista misses with an uppercut.
Zigaman feinted with a counter takedown.
Batista throws a wild body kick that Zigaman sees coming a mile off.
Batista throws a sloppy head kick and Zigaman moves out of range easily.
Zigaman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zigaman with a nice head shot there.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Batista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zigaman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Batista's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman stands and throws Batista's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Batista takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zigaman wants to control but Batista is keeping him busy.
Batista tries to buck Zigaman off but Zigaman is having none of it.
Zigaman cracks Batista with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zigaman controlling the position.
Zigaman is working Batista over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zigaman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Batista is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Batista is squirming around, avoiding Zigaman's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista is looking to improve his position but Zigaman isn't that keen on the idea.
Batista takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Batista tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zigaman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zigaman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Batista can do to turn this around?
Batista wants to control but Zigaman is having none of it.
Zigaman working Batista over with strikes here.
Zigaman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zigaman trying to control but Batista is having none of it.
Zigaman is landing with some decent strikes but Batista is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Batista is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman lands a big shot to the head and Batista winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nova Zigaman!
An intense looking Nova Zigaman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'If you look up the word loser in the dictionary, it will have a picture of Gab Batista. Listen, junior... get yourself another job and don't ever think you can compete with the freak again.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malik Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Francisco Escobar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Francisco Escobar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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213 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francisco Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malik Turner!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donk. Escobar catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Malik Turner has been cut.
Escobar slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar staying out of range there.
A big right from Turner misses.
Escobar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Escobar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Turner throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar lands with a right hand.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Escobar tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escobar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escobar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Escobar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That has opened up Malik Turner's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Decent striking displayed by Escobar there.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Escobar and Turner goes tumbling to the canvas! Escobar follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobar is working for a kimura but Turner is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looking for a submission but Turner manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Turner keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Escobar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Escobar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turner dives on top into guard.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escobar keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Turner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Francisco Escobar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malik Turner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Escobar misses with a combination
and Turner counters by moving into the clinch.
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Turner.
Turner misses with a hook.
Escobar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escobar tries a body shot but Turner blocks it.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
We've been informed that Turner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
A short right from Turner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar.
Turner tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Escobar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escobar tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escobar doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Escobar doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Escobar wants to clinch.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar as he connects with a hook.
The cut above Malik Turner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner 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.
Escobar wants to clinch.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Escobar tries to clinch
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobar scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar is rocked!
Turner throws an overhand right that drops Escobar like a sack of potatoes! Turner dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Turner!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorn Borg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Carter Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Borg!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams misses the jab.
Borg closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Borg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Borg fails to land.
Borg pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borg gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Borg looking to stall.
Borg pressing his opponent against the cage.
Borg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Borg.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Borg blocking some punches.
Borg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Borg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Borg has Williams pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Borg lands a two punch combo.
Borg closes the distance and clinches.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Borg presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Borg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Borg lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Borg.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Borg.
Borg told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Borg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Borg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borg blocking some punches.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borg backwards.
Borg swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Borg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borg backwards.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Borg controls his hands.
Borg lands an uppercut.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Borg.
Borg misses with a body punch.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borg circles away quickly and effectively.
Borg tries to clinch up
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Borg.
Borg misses with a body punch.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Borg uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Borg swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borg lands with a short shot to the head.
Borg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Borg fails to land.
Borg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borg tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams pushes Borg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Borg takes a shot to the head.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Borg misses with the head strike.
Borg scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Borg tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Borg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Borg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Borg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams misses with a hook. Borg ducked under it nicely.
Borg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Borg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Borg misses with a hook to the body
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Borg. That's going to slow Williams down.
Borg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Borg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Borg is looking to clinch.
Williams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Borg just manages to avoid it.
Borg throws a good cross that connects.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Borg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borg throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Borg just manages to avoid it.
Borg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Borg. Borg maintains the clinch.
Borg lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Borg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Borg lands a shoulder strike.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borg moves into the clinch.
Borg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Borg has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Borg fails to land.
Borg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams gets through Borg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Borg in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Borg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borg takes a shot to the head.
Williams tries a body shot but Borg blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borg working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Borg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borg lands a left hand.
Borg lands a body punch.
Borg gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Borg has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams tries to clinch there but Borg circles away.
Borg connects with a nice looking jab.
Borg looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borg tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Bjorn Borg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borg wants to clinch.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Borg ducks down to avoid it.
Borg throws a shot to the body.
Sean Carter Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams avoids the head kick by Borg.
Borg checks a low kick from Williams.
Despite the aggression on Borg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Borg scoring well with a low kick there.
Borg tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Borg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
Borg misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Borg.
Williams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Borg tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Borg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borg has Williams pushed against the cage.
Borg blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borg misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Borg.
Borg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borg scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borg closes the distance and clinches.
Bjorn Borg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Borg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Borg tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Borg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Borg is looking to clinch.
Williams looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Borg avoids the body shot from Williams.
Bjorn Borg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borg avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Borg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Borg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Borg misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Borg.
A short uppercut from Borg.
Borg can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borg's elbow.
Borg tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Borg.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borg misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Borg.
Borg lands a nice shot to the body.
Borg working aggressively here.
Borg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borg is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Borg has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Borg has Williams pushed against the cage.
Borg slows down the pace here.
Borg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borg pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Borg has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Borg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Borg fails to land.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borg stalling the fight.
Borg struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Borg misses with a body punch.
Williams misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borg darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Borg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Borg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Borg lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Borg fails to land.
Borg has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Borg lands a shoulder strike.
Borg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Borg looking to slow down the pace here.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Borg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Borg is working Williams over against the cage.
Borg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Borg blocks an uppercut.
Borg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sean Carter Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Borg has double underhooks.
Borg dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Borg fails to land.
Williams is trying to break free.
Borg lands a left hand.
Borg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bjorn Borg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Borg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Borg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Borg winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Borg!
Bjorn Borg decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clint Hester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Westlake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clint Hester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyril Westlake!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hester thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Westlake if he has to take too many more of those.
Westlake looks to score with a jab to the body but Hester is just out of range.
Westlake throws a right hand that misses
and Hester counters with an outside leg kick.
Westlake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Westlake lands a jab to Hester's midsection.
Westlake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Alpha Male in the buildup to the fight.
Westlake thuds a left hand into Hester's body.
Nice body kick from Hester.
Westlake misses with a body shot.
Westlake punishes Hester's body with a nice straight punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Westlake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hester - the referee stops the clock and Westlake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hester. Westlake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cyril Westlake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Westlake.
Hester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Westlake.
Hester cracks the inside of Westlake's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Westlake misses with a right hand
and Hester makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Westlake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Westlake throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Hester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Westlake.
Hester blocks a jab.
Hester walks into a straight right hand from Westlake.
Hester ducks right into an uppercut from Westlake.
Hester walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Westlake checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hester slips a jab from Westlake.
Westlake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Westlake lands a jab.
Westlake digs a good body shot into Hester's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hester throws a leg kick which misses Westlake's front leg but catches the back leg as Westlake tries to avoid it.
Westlake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Westlake missing with a left hand there. Hester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hester avoids the body shot from Westlake.
Hester tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Westlake manages to circle out of the way.
Hester scores with a leg kick.
Westlake throws a jab but it's blocked by Hester.
Westlake loads up on a big right hand but Hester slips the punch.
Westlake 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.
Westlake misses with a hook. Hester ducked under it nicely.
Hester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Westlake ducks under a wild hook from Hester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westlake lands with a shot to the body.
Westlake misses with a lunging right hand
and Hester counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Westlake.
Westlake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hester thumps Westlake with a low kick.
Westlake works Hester's body with a nice hook.
Westlake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hester throws a leg kick but Westlake checks it.
A low kick from Hester misses
and Westlake counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Clint Hester has been cut.
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!
Westlake misses with a wild body shot.
Hester wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Westlake moves out of range of the body kick from Hester.
Hester has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hester ducks under a wild hook from Westlake.
Westlake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hester manages to avoid it.
As Westlake backs away, Hester returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hester misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Westlake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Westlake's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hester slips a straight right by Westlake.
Hester scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westlake moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Westlake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clint Hester's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Westlake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hester.
Hester lands a leg kick that knocks Westlake off balance momentarily.
Hester moves out of range as Westlake strikes.
Hester swings away with a body shot that misses
and Westlake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Westlake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Westlake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hester might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hester looks to throw the jab but Westlake is out of range.
Hester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westlake.
Westlake misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake throws a body punch but Hester moves out of range.
Hester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Westlake just misses with a punch to the body.
Hester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlake connects with a looping right hand.
Westlake throws a big shot that misses.
Westlake's coach down at Elite Strikers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Westlake's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Westlake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Hester misses.
Westlake avoids a kick to the body.
Westlake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westlake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hester.
Hester feints and then cracks Westlake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Westlake down.
Westlake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Westlake throws out a loose jab but Hester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Hester.
Westlake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hester appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hester wants to slow Westlake down by chopping away at his legs.
Hester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hester throws a push kick but Westlake slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westlake throws a hook but Hester avoids it easily.
Westlake scores with a nice right hand.
Hester throws a leg kick
and Westlake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hester tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Westlake is able to avoid easily.
Hester moves out of range as Westlake strikes.
Westlake paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Westlake just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westlake. Hester does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hester closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Westlake clobbers Hester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westlake throws the left hand but Hester avoids the punch easily.
Westlake misses with a straight right.
Westlake drops his hands momentarily and Hester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Cyril Westlake has been cut.
Hester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Westlake.
Westlake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hester.
Westlake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Westlake throws an overhand right that lands on Hester's shoulder, as Hester tries to avoid the shot.
Westlake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hester.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hester. Westlake shrugs it off though.
Hester lands a leg kick that knocks Westlake off balance momentarily.
Hester misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Hester misses
and Westlake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hester tries to move into range but Westlake moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Westlake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hester gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Westlake.
Hester throws a jab when Westlake was well out of range.
Cyril Westlake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Westlake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hester can pounce on him.
Westlake just misses with a punch to the body.
Hester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hester is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyril Westlake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hester keeps Westlake at a distance using the push kick.
Westlake walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hester.
Hester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westlake.
Hester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Westlake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hester counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hester.
Westlake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hester.
Westlake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Westlake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That kick from Hester tenderised Westlake's leg. Westlake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hester slips a jab and a cross from Westlake.
Hester is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hester.
Hester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester throws a leg kick
and Westlake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Westlake misses with an uppercut
and Hester counters with a leg kick.
Hester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Westlake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hester counters with a leg kick.
Westlake swings for the body but Hester moves out of range.
Hester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westlake.
Westlake lands a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Westlake misses the target.
Westlake 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.
Crunch! Hester slams his shin into Westlake's torso.
Westlake throws a body shot but no joy.
Cyril Westlake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlake throws a body punch but Hester moves out of range.
Westlake on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hester lands with a kick to the temple. Westlake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westlake misses the shot to the body.
You can see that Westlake has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Hester keeps Westlake at a distance using the push kick.
Westlake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Westlake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westlake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hester counters with a left to the body.
Hester throws the kick towards the body but Westlake avoids it.
Westlake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Westlake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick from Hester is predictable there
and Westlake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Westlake. Hester does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester moves away from the strike by Westlake.
Westlake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hester counters with a nice uppercut.
Westlake has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hester.
Westlake lands a jab to Hester's midsection.
Hester loads up on a big right hand but Westlake slips the punch.
Hester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clint Hester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Westlake stuns Hester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hester slips a jab from Westlake.
Nice jab there from Westlake.
Hester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hester gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Westlake throws a jab but it's blocked by Hester.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hester throws a chopping leg kick but Westlake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hester throws a low kick but Westlake avoids it.
Westlake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Westlake scores with a punch to the head.
Hester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Westlake checks it well.
Westlake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Westlake.
Westlake misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Westlake. Beautiful body shot.
Hester looks to land a right hand but Westlake moved out of range.
Westlake just misses with a punch to the body.
Westlake misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Westlake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Westlake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyril Westlake!
After winning the bout, Cyril Westlake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Arroyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Santaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Arroyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Santaros!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santaros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arroyo 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 Santaros has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santaros and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santaros misses the shot to the body.
Arroyo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Arroyo advances position into side control!
Arroyo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Santaros to his feet.
Santaros cracks Arroyo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arroyo connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body punch from Santaros.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santaros lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Arroyo lands a high kick!
Santaros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arroyo misses with a kick to the body.
Javier Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arroyo throws a right and a left that Santaros avoids nicely.
Santaros appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arroyo connects with a high kick.
Arroyo jabs Santaros to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santaros slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Arroyo doesn't manage to clinch there - Santaros circles away.
Arroyo tries to land a front kick but Santaros steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santaros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Santaros.
Arroyo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arroyo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arroyo is looking to stand up but Santaros isn't so interested in that idea.
Santaros chips away with some ground and pound.
Santaros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arroyo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santaros defends it easily.
Santaros pushing down on Arroyo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santaros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arroyo manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arroyo can't keep his opponent in guard - Santaros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Santaros seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Arroyo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dexter Santaros!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dexter Santaros waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Altair Brain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zackrisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brain might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 300 Violin. Gabriel Zackrisson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Altair Brain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Zackrisson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brain stuns Zackrisson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zackrisson looks to score with a jab to the body but Brain is just out of range.
Brain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zackrisson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zackrisson scores with a nice head shot.
Brain avoids the body shot from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson wants to land a leg kick but Brain is out of range.
Brain ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
Brain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zackrisson slips under a jab.
Brain 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.
Brain throws a poor cross that misses
letting Zackrisson counter with a right hand.
Zackrisson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brain doesn't seem bothered though.
Brain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zackrisson checks it well.
Zackrisson throws a low kick but Brain avoids it.
A big left from Brain misses.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackrisson clinches up with Brain and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brain.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brain.
Zackrisson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zackrisson controlling the action here for a moment.
Zackrisson misses with the head strike.
Brain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brain looking to stall.
Brain blocks an uppercut.
Brain lands a left hand.
Brain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zackrisson's elbow.
Brain struggles to land a body shot inside as Zackrisson controls his hands.
Brain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zackrisson struggles to land a body shot inside as Brain controls his hands.
Zackrisson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brain misses with a body punch.
Brain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zackrisson up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zackrisson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson is trying to pull guard but Brain turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brain lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brain lands a shoulder strike.
Brain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brain blocking some punches.
Zackrisson misses with a punch on the inside.
Brain cracks Zackrisson with a nice body shot.
Zackrisson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brain stalling.
Zackrisson is trying to maintain a safe position but Brain gets an underhook and turns Zackrisson into the cage.
Brain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zackrisson tests Brain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zackrisson throws a solid leg kick but Brain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zackrisson.
Brain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot
and Brain counters with a low kick, right behind Zackrisson 's knee.
Jab by Zackrisson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Brain misses.
A nice side step and Zackrisson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brain tries a low kick but Zackrisson avoids it.
Zackrisson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brain rather than just go for the knockout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zackrisson checks a leg kick.
Zackrisson just misses with a punch to the body.
Brain with a nice cross.
Brain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brain lands with a right hand.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brain.
Brain throws a sloppy head kick
and Zackrisson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zackrisson misses with a body punch
and Brain counters with a nice body kick.
Brain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zackrisson checks it well.
Zackrisson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zackrisson scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brain takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Zackrisson fails to land.
Zackrisson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brain takes a shot to the head.
Zackrisson has a couple of punches blocked by Brain.
Brain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zackrisson has him pressed against the cage.
Zackrisson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brain manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Zackrisson.
Brain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brain appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson.
Brain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Zackrisson misses.
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 Altair Brain will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brain throws a jab but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Brain sets himself, and Zackrisson steps forward looking for the clinch! Brain avoids it this time.
Zackrisson throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Zackrisson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brain doesn't seem phased though.
Zackrisson tries to work over Brain's front leg with a kick but Brain checks it.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brain counters with a head kick. That will keep Zackrisson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zackrisson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brain is out of range and Zackrisson settles back down.
Brain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zackrisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zackrisson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brain - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson throws a push kick but Brain slaps the foot to one side.
Brain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zackrisson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body punch from Brain.
Zackrisson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Brain misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackrisson throws a shot to the body.
Brain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Zackrisson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zackrisson misses with a jab to the body
and Brain counters with a body kick that stops Zackrisson in his tracks momentarily.
A shot to the body from Brain misses
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand.
Brain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brain defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand.
Brain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zackrisson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brain throws a lazy body kick
and Brain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zackrisson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zackrisson throws a leg kick
and Brain counters with an inside leg kick.
Brain connects with a nice looking jab.
Zackrisson needs to keep his hands up - Brain had a free shot at his head there.
Zackrisson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zackrisson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrain.
Altair Brain is winning the standup battle so far.
Brain connects with a crisp jab.
Zackrisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brain misses with a head kick.
Brain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zackrisson is looking to slow Brain down with leg kicks.
Zackrisson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brain.
Zackrisson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brain ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Zackrisson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Zackrisson misses the target.
Brain ducks under a wild hook from Zackrisson.
As Zackrisson backs away, Brain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Zackrisson misses the target.
Brain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zackrisson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brain.
Zackrisson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Brain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brain connects with a leg kick. Zackrisson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zackrisson checks a leg kick nicely.
Zackrisson takes a swing at Brain's ribcage but misses.
Zackrisson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zackrisson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brain. Brain obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brain connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson throws an overhand right that lands on Brain's shoulder, as Brain tries to avoid the shot.
Brain misses with a straight left.
Brain checks a low kick from Zackrisson.
Brain looks to land a right hand but Zackrisson moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zackrisson! But no joy.
Brain lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Brain.
Brain cracks the inside of Zackrisson's front leg.
Brain misses with a leg kick.
Zackrisson tries to counter with a clinch but Brain shakes him off and moves away.
Zackrisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zackrisson ducks under a wild hook from Brain.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zackrisson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zackrisson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Altair Brain has been cut.
A low kick from Brain misses
and Zackrisson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Brain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Altair Brain's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brain throws a leg kick that misses.
Brain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brain scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Zackrisson. That snapped Brain's head back.
Zackrisson looks for the body kick but Brain saw that one coming.
Zackrisson misses with an uppercut. Brain saw that one coming.
Zackrisson avoids the body shot from Brain.
Zackrisson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brain lands with a good body shot.
Brain throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zackrisson connects with a body shot that sends Brain's belly button to the back.
Brain misses with a low kick.
Zackrisson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brain ducks right into an uppercut from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zackrisson. That did some damage!
Brain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zackrisson clobbers Brain with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brain misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Zackrisson is predictable there
and Brain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zackrisson's knee momentarily.
Brain throws a front kick that sends Zackrisson stumbling back into the cage.
Brain misses with a jab to the body
and Zackrisson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zackrisson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zackrisson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brain lands a shoulder strike.
Zackrisson misses with some punches.
Altair Brain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Brain scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zackrisson blocks an uppercut.
Zackrisson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brain blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brain misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Brain.
Come on Brain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zackrisson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brain throws a punch but it's blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson can't find room to land a body shot as Brain controls the action.
Brain blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Brain.
Brain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zackrisson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brain's efforts to push away.
Brain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zackrisson leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Brain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zackrisson.
Zackrisson prevents a body shot from Brain.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brain misses with a body punch.
Zackrisson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brain manages to break the clinch.
Zackrisson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zackrisson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zackrisson misses the shot to the body.
Brain throws a right and a left that Zackrisson avoids nicely.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Brain moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Brain.
Zackrisson catches Brain with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brain misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zackrisson to score with a decent uppercut.
Brain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zackrisson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zackrisson fails to land with a series of punches.
Brain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brain feints and then cracks Zackrisson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zackrisson down.
Zackrisson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zackrisson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brain cracks a nice hook into Zackrisson's ribs.
Brain throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zackrisson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zackrisson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zackrisson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Brain misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Brain clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Altair Brain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zackrisson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zackrisson misses with a wild combination.
Decent striking displayed by Brain there.
Brain slips under a jab.
Zackrisson digs a good hook to Brain's body.
Brain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brain sets himself, and Zackrisson steps forward looking for the clinch! Brain avoids it this time.
Brain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson loads up on a big right hand but Brain slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain throws a shot to the body.
Brain throws a head kick that misses.
Zackrisson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zackrisson throws out a loose jab but Brain uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zackrisson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Brain.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brain 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 Zackrisson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zackrisson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Zackrisson misses.
Brain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zackrisson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brain lands a glancing blow to the side of Zackrisson's head.
Zackrisson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brain connects with a body shot.
Zackrisson misses with a body shot.
Brain throws a body kick that misses.
Brain scores with the left hand. Zackrisson knows he should have avoided that one.
Zackrisson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brain counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brain throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zackrisson on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zackrisson lands a nice looking body shot.
Brain is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Zackrisson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zackrisson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Brain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zackrisson.
Brain jabs Zackrisson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zackrisson scores with a sloppy right hand. Brain should have avoided that one.
Brain misses with the combination.
Brain sets himself, and Zackrisson steps forward looking for the clinch! Brain avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson with a hook.
Brain takes one on the button.
Brain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zackrisson moves away.
Zackrisson throws the left hand but Brain avoids the punch easily.
Zackrisson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brain.
Brain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zackrisson.
Zackrisson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brain is out of range and Zackrisson settles back down.
Brain moves out of range of the strikes.
Zackrisson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brain is rocked!
Brain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Brain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zackrisson.
Zackrisson wants to counter with a clinch but Brain pushes him away.
Zackrisson drops Brain with a naaaaasty hook - Brain is in real trouble here! Zackrisson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Zackrisson! Gabriel Zackrisson retains his lightweight title!
The defeated Altair Brain had this to say: 'He was the better man today, but I will return stronger then ever!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Sun God Rameses XV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loke Westlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Sun God Rameses XV has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Sun God Rameses XV!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loke Westlund!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rameses XV moves in looking to clinch but Westlund pushes him off.
Westlund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rameses XV was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rameses XV tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Westlund makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rameses XV tries to clinch but Westlund moves away
and Westlund makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Westlund's coach down at Academy of Arse Whoopers was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Westlund's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Westlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Rameses XV is predictable there
and Westlund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rameses XV closes the distance looking to clinch
and Westlund counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rameses XV closes the distance and pushes Westlund back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rameses XV.
Westlund tries to work over Rameses XV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Westlund prevents a body shot from Rameses XV.
Rameses XV doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlund misses with the head strike.
Rameses XV misses with some punches.
Rameses XV just leaning against Westlund, taking a breather.
Westlund lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rameses XV backwards.
Rameses XV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westlund.
A left hand lands to the body for Westlund.
Westlund lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Westlund fails to land.
Stalling in the clinch from Westlund.
Westlund blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rameses XV fails to land.
Westlund lands a body punch.
Rameses XV stalling in the clinch but Westlund improves position.
Westlund lands a body punch.
A short right from Rameses XV.
Westlund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rameses XV is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rameses XV gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlund throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rameses XV on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rameses XV has closed the distance and engaged Westlund in a clinch.
Rameses XV gets through Westlund's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rameses XV misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Westlund fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Rameses XV fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Westlund.
Westlund manages to break the clinch.
Rameses XV blocks a head kick by Westlund.
Rameses XV appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rameses XV is looking to clinch but Westlund is avoiding it.
Rameses XV wants to clinch but Westlund slips to the side
and Westlund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Westlund throws out a loose jab but Rameses XV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rameses XV rushes Westlund and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Westlund fails to land.
Westlund misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rameses XV scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rameses XV.
Good body shot from Westlund.
Rameses XV misses with some punches.
Rameses XV misses with a punch to the body.
Rameses XV goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westlund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rameses XV tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Westlund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rameses XV wants to clinch.
Rameses XV has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rameses XV misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westlund lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rameses XV backwards.
Rameses XV tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Westlund.
Rameses XV tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Westlund swings wildly with an uppercut but Rameses XV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rameses XV tries a body shot but Westlund blocks it.
Westlund misses with the head strike.
Rameses XV swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westlund's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rameses XV has a couple of punches blocked by Westlund.
Westlund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rameses XV backwards.
Westlund throws a head punch that misses.
Rameses XV misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rameses XV misses with some punches.
Westlund doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westlund fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rameses XV fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Westlund dominated that round.
That's time! Rameses XV's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rameses XV moves into the clinch.
Westlund breaks the clinch.
Loke Westlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rameses XV shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Loke Westlund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Westlund lands a really nice looking cross but Rameses XV seems unphased.
Westlund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rameses XV.
Rameses XV lunges at Westlund with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Westlund's hand.
Rameses XV is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westlund, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rameses XV looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Westlund. That's going to slow Rameses XV down.
Rameses XV moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rameses XV is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rameses XV is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rameses XV moves into the clinch.
Westlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westlund lands a right hand.
Westlund blocks a body shot from Rameses XV.
The Sun God Rameses XV has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Westlund scores with a hook to the body.
Westlund softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Westlund lands with a right to the head.
Rameses XV misses with a body punch.
Rameses XV misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westlund is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Westlund on the inside.
Westlund lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Westlund.
Rameses XV tries to work over Westlund's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rameses XV lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westlund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rameses XV tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westlund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rameses XV wants to clinch but Westlund slips to the side
and Westlund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westlund misses with a body kick.
Rameses XV half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rameses XV tries to clinch but Westlund is having none of it.
Westlund with a jab.
Westlund scoring well with a low kick there.
Rameses XV takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Westlund throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rameses XV wants to clinch up but Westlund keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Westlund releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Westlund swats away the attempt to clinch by Rameses XV.
Westlund lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rameses XV at a distance.
Westlund lands a jab.
Rameses XV tries to clinch there but Westlund circles away.
Rameses XV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rameses XV moves out of range of the body kick.
Rameses XV half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rameses XV moves out of range of the strikes.
Westlund misses with a low kick.
Westlund lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like The Sun God Rameses XV has been cut.
Rameses XV takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rameses XV misses with a hook
and Westlund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Westlund misses with a straight left.
Rameses XV was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Westlund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westlund lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westlund lands with a thumping leg kick.
Westlund throws a push kick but Rameses XV slaps the foot to one side.
Rameses XV throws out a loose jab but Westlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rameses XV throws out a powerful jab.
Westlund feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rameses XVs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Westlund throws a wild body kick that Rameses XV sees coming a mile off.
Rameses XV tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westlund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Westlund misses with a body kick.
Rameses XV tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Westlund paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Westlund cracks Rameses XV with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Westlund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Sun God Rameses XV's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Westlund fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rameses XV looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rameses XV moves out of range as Westlund strikes.
Rameses XV wants to clinch.
Rameses XV is looking to clinch.
Westlund throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rameses XV tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westlund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rameses XV wants to clinch up but Westlund keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rameses XV.
Rameses XV ducks right into an uppercut from Westlund.
Rameses XV wants to clinch but Westlund slips to the side
and Westlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rameses XV looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rameses XV wants to clinch up but Westlund keeps it at a distance.
Rameses XV has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Westlund.
Rameses XV fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rameses XV takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Westlund swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rameses XV moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Westlund.
Nice uppercut lands for Westlund. That snapped Rameses XV's head back.
A combination from Westlund does no damage.
Rameses XV attempts a counter takedown but Westlund avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Westlund.
Jab, jab by Westlund - just one landing.
Westlund scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westlund swats away the attempt to clinch by Rameses XV.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlund lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Westlund keeps the fight on the outside.
Rameses XV slips under a jab from Westlund.
Rameses XV slips under a jab.
Westlund misses with a lunging right hand
and Rameses XV counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rameses XV moves in looking to clinch but Westlund pushes him off.
Westlund misses the jab.
Westlund jabs at Rameses XV's body.
Rameses XV looks to clinch
and Westlund counters with a stiff right hand.
Rameses XV tries to clinch but Westlund moves away
and Westlund counters with a straight right hand.
Westlund scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westlund throws a leg kick that misses.
Rameses XV seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Westlund scoring well with a low kick there.
Rameses XV staying out of range there.
Westlund jabs at Rameses XV's body.
Westlund swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rameses XV.
Westlund looks to land a right hand but Rameses XV moved out of range.
Westlund connects with a jab.
Westlund circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Westlund. Beautiful body shot.
Rameses XV drops his hands momentarily and Westlund takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rameses XV ducks under a wild hook from Westlund.
Westlund throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westlund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rameses XV tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Westlund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Westlund misses.
Westlund blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Westlund.
Westlund swats away the attempt to clinch by Rameses XV.
Rameses XV scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rameses XV is looking to clinch.
Westlund appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rameses XV looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rameses XV tries to clinch but Westlund moves out of range.
Rameses XV is looking to clinch but Westlund is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rameses XV looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Westlund really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Sun God Rameses XV's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Westlund tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rameses XV was well out of range. Poor timing from Westlund.
Rameses XV doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rameses XV doesn't manage to clinch there - Westlund circles away.
Westlund connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rameses XV's hands.
Westlund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Westlund misses.
Rameses XV throws a quick counter kick to the body but Westlund avoids it.
Westlund connects with a right hand. Rameses XV shakes it off.
Rameses XV wants to clinch but Westlund slips to the side
enabling Westlund to counter with a crisp jab.
Westlund connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlund swats away the attempt to clinch by Rameses XV.
Westlund moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rameses XV fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rameses XV takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Westlund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rameses XV takes a kick to the side of the head.
Westlund thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rameses XV if he has to take too many more of those.
Westlund looks to score with a jab to the body but Rameses XV is just out of range.
Rameses XV tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Westlund throws a hook to the side of Rameses XV's head but Rameses XV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rameses XV wants to clinch.
Rameses XV tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westlund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Westlund throws out a loose jab but Rameses XV uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Westlund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Westlund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rameses XV tries to clinch but Westlund moves out of range.
Rameses XV takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rameses XV slips a straight right by Westlund.
Westlund connects with a leg kick. Rameses XV looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Westlund waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rameses XV.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westlund swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Westlund fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Westlund lands with a shot to the body.
Westlund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rameses XV has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Westlund.
Westlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Westlund scores with a sloppy right hand. Rameses XV should have avoided that one.
Rameses XV has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rameses XV there as he acknowledges the shot.
Westlund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Westlund misses with a body kick.
Rameses XV is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rameses XV tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westlund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Westlund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rameses XV wants to clinch up but Westlund keeps it at a distance.
Rameses XV wants to clinch but Westlund slips to the side
and Westlund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rameses XV tries to clinch there but Westlund circles away.
Westlund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rameses XV fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westlund closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westlund lands with a right hand.
Rameses XV is looking to clinch.
Westlund let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Westlund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rameses XV backing away here, and Westlund unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rameses XV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westlund.
Rameses XV uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westlund.
Rameses XV wants to clinch
and Westlund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Westlund throws a combination that misses
and Rameses XV counters with a shoot takedown. Westlund fights it but they end up in guard.
Rameses XV slips nicely into half guard.
Westlund is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loke Westlund dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on The Sun God Rameses XV's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rameses XV wants to clinch up but Westlund keeps it at a distance.
Westlund throws out a counter right but Rameses XV avoids it with no problem.
Westlund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rameses XV tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Westlund manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Westlund thinks about the counter body kick.
Westlund throws a head kick that misses.
Rameses XV dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Westlund moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rameses XV throws a jab but it's blocked by Westlund.
Rameses XV closes the distance but Westlund moves to the side
and Westlund cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlund swings for the body but Rameses XV moves out of range.
Westlund keeps the fight on the outside.
Westlund throws a hook to the side of Rameses XV's head but Rameses XV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rameses XV forces Westlund back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Westlund.
Rameses XV doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westlund breaks the clinch.
Rameses XV tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westlund swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Westlund throws a hook but Rameses XV blocks it.
Westlund scores with a decent looking hook.
Rameses XV slips a straight right by Westlund.
Westlund connects with a high kick.
Rameses XV darts in trying to clinch
and Westlund makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rameses XV tries to clinch up.
Rameses XV moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWestlund.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlund throws a jab when Rameses XV was well out of range.
The Sun God Rameses XV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rameses XV is looking to clinch.
Rameses XV wants to clinch but Westlund slips to the side
and Westlund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Westlund throws a hook but Rameses XV avoids it easily.
Westlund ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Westlund scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westlund looks to throw the jab but Rameses XV is out of range.
Westlund missing with a left hand there. Rameses XV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Westlund.
Rameses XV moves in looking to clinch but Westlund pushes him off.
Rameses XV tries to land a body kick
and Westlund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rameses XV slips under a jab.
Rameses XV tries to clinch up.
Rameses XV tries to clinch but Westlund moves away
and Westlund counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Westlund misses.
Loke Westlund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Westlund looks to land a right hand but Rameses XV moved out of range.
Westlund scores with a jab to the body.
Westlund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Westlund.
Westlund lands with a nice body punch.
Rameses XV wants to clinch up but Westlund keeps it at a distance.
Rameses XV tries to clinch but Westlund moves out of range.
Westlund changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westlund looks for the body kick but Rameses XV saw that one coming.
As Westlund backs away, Rameses XV returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rameses XV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rameses XV closes the distance but Westlund moves to the side
letting Westlund counter with a right hand.
Westlund lands with a shot to the body.
Rameses XV takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rameses XV tries to clinch up
and Westlund counters with a stiff right hand.
Rameses XV misses with a lunging right hand
and Westlund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rameses XV is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rameses XV throws the left hand but Westlund avoids the punch easily.
Westlund looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loke Westlund comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Westlund winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loke Westlund! Loke Westlund retains his welterweight title!
Loke Westlund decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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