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UGD 6:Gower Vs Fei Chung PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Kondyt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Kondyt!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kondyt.
Kondyt misses with an uppercut
and Rose makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kondyt really felt that one!
Rose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rose on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kondyt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Kondyt looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Rose swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Kondyt as he connects with a hook.
Rose definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kondyt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rose walks into a left hand.
Kondyt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kondyt lands with a good body shot.
Rose closes the distance and pushes Kondyt back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kondyt tries to score a body lock takedown but Rose shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kondyt jumps guard but Rose turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kondyt tries to pull guard but Rose forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robbie Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Kondyt.
Rose scores with a shoulder strike.
Kondyt tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rose just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kondyt jumps guard but Rose turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rose takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rose's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kondyt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kondyt tries to pull guard but Rose won't allow it.
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rose turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kondyt is trying to get back to half guard.
Kondyt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kondyt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rose in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kondyt is trying desperately to improve position.
Kondyt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kondyt is controlling an arm, preventing Rose from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rose prevents Kondyt from getting the reversal.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kondyt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rose.
Rose putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rose cracks Kondyt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
It looks like Christian Kondyt has been cut.
Kondyt is desperately trying to improve his position but Rose has a good base and remains in mount.
Rose lands a couple of good shots and Kondyt has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kondyt is rocked!
Rose is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kondyt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kondyt for a finish.
Kondyt is still in real trouble! Can Rose finish him?
Rose has the hooks in. Kondyt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kondyt seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rose is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kondyt has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kondyt wants to escape the position.
Rose biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kondyt tries to escape the position.
Kondyt is trying to remain composed but Rose is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kondyt defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rose's arms.
Rose controlling well, preventing Kondyt from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kondyt rolls, trying to escape but Rose keeps control of the position.
Rose is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kondyt defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rose is breathing heavily.
Kondyt turns into Rose and is now in his guard.
Kondyt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kondyt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kondyt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rose looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rose looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rose!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Rose stands up and beckons Kondyt to his feet.
Kondyt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rose swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Rose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Kondyt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rose turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kondyt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kondyt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kondyt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose lands an elbow.
Rose trying to control the position but Kondyt is working away.
Rose just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kondyt is looking to regain half guard here but Rose keeps moving and retains side control.
Rose cracks Kondyt with a big right hand but Kondyt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kondyt looking for a sweep but Rose has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rose with shots to the head and body - Kondyt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kondyt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kondyt has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rose escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rose!
Kondyt is breathing heavily.
Kondyt is looking for a sweep.
Kondyt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kondyt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kondyt has a hand on Rose's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rose takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kondyt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rose seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kondyt is holding on tight.
Kondyt tries to reverse the position but Rose maintains control.
Rose looking for a guillotine from mount but Kondyt is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rose stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rose darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kondyt actively working from the bottom here.
Rose is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose wants to work for an arm triangle but Kondyt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kondyt actively working from the bottom here.
Kondyt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kondyt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily.
Rose looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kondyt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rose content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kondyt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rose is working for a kimura but Kondyt is defending it quite comfortably.
Rose stands up out of the half guard.
Kondyt misses the body punch
enabling Rose to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Kondyt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rose doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kondyt. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose is looking to counter the offense by Kondyt and move into the clinch.
Rose has Kondyt up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kondyt regains guard immediately.
Rose has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kondyt to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rose is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kondyt pulls down on the head and he's put Rose to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Kondyt!
Our winner, Christian Kondyt, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remus Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Vincent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remus Black!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vincent uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
Black throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Vincent counter with a right hand.
Black misses with a jab, cross combination.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Black does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vincent is looking to clinch.
Vincent shoots in and drives through. Black sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vincent is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Black.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Vincent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black looks to land a combination but Vincent avoids it well.
Vincent swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vincent doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
It seemed like Black was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Black misses with a wild combination.
Vincent thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vincent doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to bum rush Vincent with a series of wild strikes but Vincent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Black has his takedown stuffed
and Vincent counters with a nice uppercut.
Vincent throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Black fails to land with a series of punches.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vincent.
Vincent looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Remus Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Vincent is looking to counter punch.
Black looks winded!
Black throws a right and a left that Vincent avoids nicely.
Vincent throws a big counter combination but Black scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vincent keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent actively working from the bottom here.
Vincent is trying to get back to full guard.
Vincent won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Vincent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vincent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remus Black dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Vincent swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vincent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vincent looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Vincent persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
Black gets the takedown into side control.
Black tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Black has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to stand but Vincent is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vincent's legs.
Black looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vincent is avoiding damage well.
Black advances nicely into full mount.
Vincent tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is trying to take his opponent's back.
Black avoids the attempt from Vincent to control.
Black looking to control but Vincent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Black with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Black is breathing heavily.
Vincent is trying desperately to improve position.
Vincent's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Vincent tries to lock up and control but Black gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vincent is looking to escape.
Black wants to take his opponent's back but Vincent doesn't allow it.
Vincent is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vincent tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black fails to take his opponent's back.
Remus Black has got the better of the ground game so far.
Black sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Black looking to control but Vincent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Black moves to the back position.
Black patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Black tries to keep control of the position but Vincent is staying busy.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vincent wants to escape the position.
Black avoiding Vincent 's attempts to control his hands.
Black looking for the choke but no joy.
Black doesn't have the hooks in and Vincent manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vincent throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remus Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Vincent circles away.
Vincent tries to counter with a takedown but Black is quick to defend against it.
Black throws a series of punches but Vincent moves out of range.
A punch combination from Black misses.
Black scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vincent works his way to full guard. Good work.
Black distracts Vincent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black wants to control from the top but Vincent keeps moving.
Vincent has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vincent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vincent keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.
Vincent wants to stand and escape but Black is having none of it.
Vincent can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Vincent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vincent sees it coming and defends easily.
Black trying to mount his opponent but Vincent defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vincent slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vincent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Vincent's legs - danger averted.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
Black stalling away here and it's allowed Vincent to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vincent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Black trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Vincent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Black defends well.
Black stays in close to Vincent's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Black distracts Vincent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vincent keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Vincent looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Black works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Black seems to be working for a kimura but Vincent defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vincent looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remus Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Black 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remus Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Higgins!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adams tries to clinch there but Higgins circles away.
Higgins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
A left lands for Higgins.
Adams tries to move into range but Higgins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adams tries to clinch up
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut.
Ian Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins misses with the combination.
Adams darts in looking for a takedown but Higgins gets double underhooks and turns Adams into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Adams scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Higgins scores with a body shot.
Higgins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adams walks into a straight right hand from Higgins.
Adams wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Higgins looks to land a body kick but Adams moved away.
Adams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Higgins is out of range.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Higgins lands a head shot.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Higgins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Higgins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams wants to clinch but Higgins slips to the side
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Higgins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higgins.
Adams tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Higgins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Higgins misses with a kick to the body.
Higgins scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Higgins defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins works the jab nicely.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Higgins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Higgins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Higgins feints a jab promting Adams to slip. Higgins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Higgins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adams's head backwards.
A nice combination there by Higgins.
Adams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Higgins digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.
Higgins lands a two punch combo.
Higgins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams ducks right into an uppercut from Higgins.
Adams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Higgins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Higgins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Higgins stuffs the takedown attempt from Adams. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Higgins dodges the punch combination from Adams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Higgins throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Higgins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adams back to the cage. Higgins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adams misses with a double jab
letting Higgins counter with a right hand.
Ian Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Higgins with a nice cross.
Adams gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
Adams wants to break free but Higgins has control.
Adams jumps guard but Higgins stands there with Adams around his waist. Adams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Higgins as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Higgins.
Higgins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Higgins cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
Higgins tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Adams wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice takedown defense from Higgins. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Higgins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Higgins tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Higgins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Higgins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Higgins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Higgins lands a jab.
Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Higgins sprawls well. Higgins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Vincent Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins catches Adams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Higgins counters with a three punch combo that has Adams backing up. Adams nods at Higgins to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins throws out a powerful jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Adams. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Higgins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Higgins! But no joy.
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams throws a series of punches but Higgins moves out of range.
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!
Higgins lands with a hook. Adams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins with a nice cross.
Adams tries to bum rush Higgins with a series of wild strikes but Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Higgins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick from Higgins.
Some bone on bone action there as Adams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Higgins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adams. Adams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Higgins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Higgins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Higgins lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Higgins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Adams instigates a clinch.
A short right from Higgins on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Higgins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Higgins on the inside.
Adams breaks the clinch.
Higgins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Higgins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Higgins.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Adams instigates a clinch.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Higgins keeps him there for the moment.
Higgins wants to get back to striking at distance but Adams won't allow it.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Higgins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Higgins lands a body shot.
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams drops his hands momentarily and Higgins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Higgins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Ian Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins moves into the clinch.
Higgins tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins blocks an uppercut.
Adams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Higgins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgins scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Higgins, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Higgins against the cage but Higgins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a body kick.
Adams wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Adams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Higgins lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams lands with a right hand.
Higgins attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick.
Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
A bone on bone clash there as Adams blocks the leg kick.
Adams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Higgins misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Higgins.
Higgins connects with a single shot there.
Nice shot lands for Higgins.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higgins swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Adams tries to clinch up but Higgins circles away and keeps his distance.
Higgins moves into the clinch.
Higgins breaks from the clinch.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adams back to the cage. Higgins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Higgins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Higgins pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Higgins scores with a four punch combination!
Higgins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Higgins misses with a few strikes there.
Adams half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higgins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Higgins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adams doesn't seem phased though.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Higgins's waist but Higgins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
Higgins has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Higgins has double underhooks.
Adams looking for a takedown.
Ian Higgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Higgins.
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Higgins.
Higgins scores with a nice head shot.
Higgins lands with a cross.
Higgins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adams is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Higgins connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Higgins lands with a cross.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Higgins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Higgins.
Adams wants to clinch up but Higgins keeps it at a distance.
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams breaks the clinch.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Higgins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Higgins missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Higgins.
Higgins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Higgins counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Higgins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Higgins stalling.
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adams is able to avoid easily.
A leg kick checked by Adams.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Higgins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Higgins. Beautiful body shot.
Higgins lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Higgins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Higgins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Higgins is working the combinations to good effect here.
Higgins clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vincent Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higgins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Higgins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adams eats them both and turns towards Higgins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Adams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Higgins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ian Higgins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Higgins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Higgins 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Higgins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Eversole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandro Eversole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby throws a front kick aimed at Eversole's knee but Eversole avoids it well.
Eversole throwing a counter right hand but Kirby manages to avoid it.
Eversole checks a leg kick.
Kirby lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eversole has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kirby.
An inside leg kick lands from Kirby.
Jab, jab by Eversole - just one landing.
Kirby throws a sloppy head kick and Eversole moves out of range easily.
Kirby fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eversole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kirby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kirby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eversole.
Jake Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby blocks a head kick by Eversole.
Eversole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kirby. That did some damage!
A low kick from Kirby is predictable there
and Eversole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirby is looking to clinch but Eversole is avoiding it.
Eversole throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kirby avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kirby.
Kirby shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eversole checks a leg kick nicely.
A solid body kick from Kirby.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kirby.
Kirby feints and then cracks Eversole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eversole down.
Kirby connects with a solid leg kick.
Kirby throws a front kick aimed at Eversole's knee but Eversole avoids it well.
It looked like Eversole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eversole checks a low kick from Kirby.
Eversole misses with a body punch
and Kirby counters with a thumping low kick.
Kirby tries to clinch but Eversole moves away
and Eversole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kirby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kirby throws a leg kick but Eversole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Eversole blocks the leg kick.
Eversole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby tries to land a leg kick but Eversole saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirby fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eversole checks it well.
Eversole throws a hook but Kirby blocks it.
Eversole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kirby's hands.
Nice body kick from Kirby.
Kirby throws a leg kick which misses Eversole's front leg but catches the back leg as Eversole tries to avoid it.
Kirby throws a nice head kick!
Eversole bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kirby's head backwards.
Kirby throws a leg kick but Eversole checks it.
Eversole tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eversole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kirby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirby flicks out a counter leg kick but Eversole steps away.
Eversole throws a low kick but Kirby avoids it.
Kirby shapes to counter with a head kick.
Eversole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eversole throws an overhand right that lands on Kirby's shoulder, as Kirby tries to avoid the shot.
Kirby is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kirby tries to work over Eversole's front leg with a kick but Eversole checks it.
Kirby scoring well with a low kick there.
Eversole keeps the fight on the outside.
Kirby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kirby wants to counter the offense by Eversole and move into the clinch position.
Kirby throws a leg kick but Eversole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kirby throws a leg kick but Eversole sees it coming and moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kirby.
Kirby moves forwards but Eversole connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kirby scores with a leg kick.
Eversole checks a leg kick.
Kirby wants to slow Eversole down by chopping away at his legs.
Kirby tries to land a leg kick but Eversole saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirby pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eversole is out of range and Kirby settles back down.
Eversole tried to counter with a leg kick but Kirby avoided it.
Kirby throws a leg kick which misses Eversole's front leg but catches the back leg as Eversole tries to avoid it.
Kirby thows a body kick. Eversole tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kirby swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kirby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Eversole if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Kirby misses
and Eversole counters with a nice leg kick.
Kirby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kirby keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eversole misses the shot to the body.
Eversole will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kirby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Eversole is looking to counter punch.
Kirby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kirby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Eversole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It appears Eversole was looking to counter with a kick there.
Eversole scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Kirby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Eversole throws a leg kick which misses Kirby's front leg but catches the back leg as Kirby tries to avoid it.
Kirby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Eversole misses the target.
Kirby throws a head kick but Eversole moves out of range.
Eversole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirby checks a leg kick.
Kirby throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An attempted straight right counter from Eversole misses the target.
Kirby avoids a kick to the body.
Kirby steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Eversole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirby was well out of range. Poor timing from Eversole.
Eversole blocks a head kick by Kirby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eversole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kirby can pounce on him.
Eversole misses with a low kick.
Kirby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kirby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eversole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kirby. Kirby obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby avoids the body shot from Eversole.
Eversole moves out of range of the leg kick from Kirby.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Eversole checks a leg kick.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kirby - that will leave a mark!
Eversole thuds his right hand into Kirby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick from Kirby misses.
Kirby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eversole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kirby throws a solid leg kick but Eversole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirby.
A head kick by Kirby misses
enabling Eversole to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirby misses with a low kick as Eversole jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirby lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Eversole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirby is looking to clinch but Eversole is avoiding it.
Eversole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eversole tries to land a front kick but Kirby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Eversole avoids the head kick by Kirby.
Kirby wants to clinch up but Eversole keeps it at a distance.
Kirby moves out of range of the body kick.
Eversole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kirby momentarily.
Eversole throws a push kick but Kirby slaps the foot to one side.
Kirby lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eversole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eversole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kirby throws a head kick but Eversole moves out of range.
Eversole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirby moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirby throws a big counter head kick but Eversole avoids it with no problem.
Kirby misses with a leg kick
and Eversole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eversole checks a leg kick nicely.
Kirby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kirby tries a head kick but it misses.
Jake Kirby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirby lands a high kick!
Kirby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Eversole looks for the body kick but Kirby saw that one coming.
Kirby throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eversole connects with the punch.
Eversole blocks a leg kick.
Kirby throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirby throws a leg kick
and Eversole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kirby moves out of range of the body kick from Eversole.
Eversole checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Eversole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eversole connects with a leg kick. Kirby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kirby cracks the inside of Eversole's front leg.
Kirby looks to land a body kick but Eversole moved away.
Kirby tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eversole is able to avoid easily.
Kirby misses with the body kick
and Eversole counters with a solid body kick.
Eversole connects with a body shot that sends Kirby's belly button to the back.
Kirby thows a leg kick but Eversole checks it
and Eversole counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sandro Eversole will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kirby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eversole throws a front kick that sends Kirby stumbling back into the cage.
Kirby misses with a head kick.
Kirby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eversole.
Eversole chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kirby can pounce on him.
Eversole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kirby on the side of the head.
Kirby throws a head kick but Eversole moves out of range.
Kirby chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kirby tries to clinch but Eversole moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Eversole lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kirby doesn't seem phased though.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses.
Kirby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eversole.
Kirby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eversole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kirby blocks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Eversole.
Eversole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kirby is able to avoid easily.
Eversole misses with a lunging right hand
and Kirby counters with a solid body kick.
Eversole avoids the head kick by Kirby.
Kirby is looking to chop away at Eversole's legs.
Eversole tries to land a front kick but Kirby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kirby scores with a leg kick.
Kirby tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eversole is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Eversole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kirby misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kirby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eversole throws a front kick that sends Kirby stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Kirby is predictable there
letting Eversole counter with a right hand.
Kirby misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Kirby.
Eversole swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eversole lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirby moves out of range of the strikes.
Kirby takes one to the side of the head.
Kirby connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eversole looks for the body kick but Kirby saw that one coming.
Kirby takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kirby is rocked!
Kirby feints and then cracks Eversole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eversole down.
Kirby is still on wobbly legs! Can Eversole finish him?
A clash of legs there as Eversole blocks the low kick.
Kirby seems to have recovered his senses.
Kirby lets loose with a powerful body kick. Eversole will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirby throws a leg kick
and Eversole counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kirby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eversole takes a kick to the side of the head.
Eversole loads up on a big right hand but Kirby slips the punch.
Kirby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Eversole throwing a counter right hand but Kirby manages to avoid it.
Kirby bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kirby finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eversole!
Kirby throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kirby.
Kirby is looking to score with low kicks.
Eversole swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kirby on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Kirby.
Kirby throws a low kick, looking for Eversole's leg but Eversole calmly moves out of range.
Eversole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kirby throws a sloppy head kick
and Eversole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kirby's knee momentarily.
Kirby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eversole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kirby moves out of range as Eversole throws a body kick.
Kirby looks to throw a body kick
and Eversole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eversole.
Eversole checks a low kick from Kirby.
Eversole was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eversole stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kirby.
Good work by Eversole as he checks the leg kick.
Eversole checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandro Eversole showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eversole has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandro Eversole!
A very excited looking Sandro Eversole made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carolus Rex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Parent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Parent told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carolus Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Parent!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex blocks a leg kick.
Rex wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Parent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parent somewhat.
Parent will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rex tries to counter by clinching up but Parent breaks away and moves out of range.
Parent misses with a looping left.
Rex lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parent at a distance.
Parent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rex pinned against the cage. Rex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carolus Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Parent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex scores with a hook.
It looks like Bobby Parent has been cut.
Rex checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Parent. That snapped Rex's head back.
Parent has his takedown stuffed
and Rex counters with a nice uppercut.
Rex looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rex pinned against the cage. Rex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Parent.
Carolus Rex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parent.
Rex tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Parent manages to circle out of the way.
Parent doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parent closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rex's guard.
Rex has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Parent off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Rex misses the target.
Parent tries to clinch up.
Parent has a takedown stuffed.
Parent clinches up with Rex and pushes him back against the cage.
Rex working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Rex.
A shot in the inside from Rex.
Parent jumps guard but Rex stands there with Parent around his waist. Parent gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rex fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rex throws a poor cross that misses
and Parent counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rex won't be happy with that.
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.
Parent is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rex will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Rex on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rex tries to get out of the position.
Parent postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rex knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parent on the ground.
Parent happy to just control the position for now.
Parent tries for a kimura but Rex is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parent decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rex to his feet.
Parent has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Parent there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rex is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parent.
Parent lands a glancing blow to the side of Rex's head.
Nice defenses there by Parent.
Rex waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parent feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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 Carolus Rex will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Parent's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Parent misses with a takedown attempt - Rex sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Parent or perhaps it was just good defense by Rex, which made it look bad.
Rex is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parent.
Parent shoots in and bounces Rex off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Parent showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parent stays in close to Rex's body and controls the position.
Rex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parent.
Parent slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Parent fails with a takedown attempt.
Carolus Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Parent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rex throws a shot from downtown. Parent moves away and avoids it.
Rex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parent thumps Rex with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parent lands a slapping body shot.
Parent misses with an uppercut. Rex saw that one coming.
Rex with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Parent looks to land a left hand but Rex moved out of range nicely.
Parent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rex avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex stuffs the takedown.
Parent closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rex's guard.
Parent throwing strikes from guard but Rex blocks nicely.
Parent is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Parent stands and steps away. Rex gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A big left from Rex misses.
Parent tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parent shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rex pinned against the cage. Rex gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rex just misses with a punch to the body.
Rex digs a good body shot into Parent's ribs.
Parent takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rex lands a jab to the nose.
Parent closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rex quickly recovers to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, if Parent is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Parent has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Parent will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bobby Parent's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rex missing with a left hand there. Parent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parent lands a nice looking body shot.
Rex misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Rex lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parent doesn't seem phased though.
Parent takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Horrible takedown attempt by Parent or perhaps it was just good defense by Rex, which made it look bad.
Parent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parent tries to free his leg and advance position but Rex is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parent is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rex keeping full guard, as Parent tries to pass.
Parent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parent.
Parent tries for a takedown but Rex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carolus Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Parent.
Parent uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rex.
Parent with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rex counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rex - that landed with a thud.
Parent has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rex after a bit of a struggle.
Rex lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rex lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parent backwards.
Rex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parent's elbow.
Rex lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parent backwards.
Parent misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rex prevents it.
Nice body punch from Rex.
Rex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parent misses with a takedown attempt
and Rex counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parent closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rex circles away.
Parent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rex but Rex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rex seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Parent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parent takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rex lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex tests Parent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parent is rocked!
Parent with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rex counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parent is still on wobbly legs! Can Rex finish him?
Rex is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rex lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Rex.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Rex.
Parent jumps guard but Rex stands there with Parent around his waist. Parent gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rex presses Parent against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rex lands a right hand.
Rex lands a big right hand that drops Parent! The killer instinct kicks in and Rex finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rex!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carolus Rex!
An out of breath and clearly excited Carolus Rex thanked Gentlemens Laundry - 10 % for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geebro Jonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksymilian Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geebro Jonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Maksymilian Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie cracks Jonson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jonson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jonson tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Jonson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Jonson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jonson throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Jonson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jonson is keeping the position for now.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie trying to control but Jonson is working from the bottom.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Jonson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Jonson is working from the bottom.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Jonson trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jonson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jonson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jonson!
Jonson working away.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Jonson controlling the action here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie controlling the position well.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control but Jonson postures up.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to control but Jonson is keeping busy.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Jonson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jonson is working away from the top position though.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jonson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jonson's back!
Jonson tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jonson is keeping busy.
Jonson tries to escape the position.
Jonson turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Jonson from controlling successfully.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jonson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jonson looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Jonson is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Jonson pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Jonson is proving a slippery customer.
Jonson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Jonson defends easily.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jonson 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.
A close round but Maksymilian Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jonson as he jumps to the side.
Jonson throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jonson to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gracie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Jonson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Jonson against the cage but Jonson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jonson lands with a kick to the ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jonson.
Jonson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Jonson backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Jonson manages to avoid it all.
A left lands for Jonson.
Jonson with a nice cross.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Jonson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Geebro Jonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksymilian Gracie.
Jonson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jonson.
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!
Jonson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Jonson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jonson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jonson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Jonson has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Jonson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maksymilian Gracie!
A victorious Maksymilian Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Geebro Jonson was interviewed post fight and said '420 blaze it fgt'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lump Beefrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gore Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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291 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lump Beefrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gore Fox!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beefrock avoids the head kick by Fox.
Fox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Fox.
It looks like Lump Beefrock has been cut.
Fox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beefrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beefrock tries to move into range but Fox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beefrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beefrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefrock blocks a jab.
Fox throws a shot to the body.
Fox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Beefrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefrock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fox lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beefrock. Fox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fox loads up on a big right hand but Beefrock slips the punch.
Fox scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beefrock misses the body punch
and Fox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beefrock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Beefrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beefrock defending well as Fox loads up on a big left hand.
As Fox backs away, Beefrock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Beefrock ducks under a wild hook from Fox.
Fox throws a head kick but Beefrock moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefrock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fox counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Beefrock. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Beefrock misses the shot to the body.
Fox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fox scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Beefrock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beefrock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lump Beefrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beefrock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fox pushes Beefrock up against the cage in a clinch.
Fox swings wildly with an uppercut but Beefrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fox takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefrock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beefrock gets through Fox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beefrock tries a body shot but Fox blocks it.
Beefrock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beefrock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fox or not.
Fox looks winded!
Beefrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been informed that Fox has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Beefrock. That's going to slow Fox down.
Beefrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beefrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Beefrock drops Fox with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fox looks back up at him and smiles so Beefrock waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beefrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beefrock is looking to wear down Fox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fox is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Beefrock doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Fox crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Fox's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lump Beefrock!
During a confident post fight interview, Lump Beefrock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gore Fox spoke after the fight, saying 'my opponent is a great fighter. ill be back back in the gym priming for a rematch. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Invaders must die - The prodigy. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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213 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Devon Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timothy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGee misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bailey misses the target.
Bailey throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bailey's head.
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wild Card in the buildup to the fight.
McGee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bailey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Bailey pulls McGee in close to his closed guard and prevents McGee from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bailey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
McGee pulls Bailey in to control the position.
McGee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee wants to hit a switch here but Bailey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGee there!
Bailey controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGee is working to get back to half guard.
Bailey content just to control the position here.
McGee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking for a sweep. Bailey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bailey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McGee trying to control from the bottom.
McGee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGee is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGee is trying to maintain the position but Bailey is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McGee cracks Bailey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGee lands with a nice body punch.
McGee ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Devon Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee throws a sloppy body shot
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bailey on the side of the head.
McGee punishes Bailey's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGee closes the distance and pushes Bailey back into the cage.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bailey displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGee up against the cage.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGee sizes up Bailey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McGee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGee moves away from the strike by Bailey.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey.
Bailey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGee dives in and grabs Bailey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes down on McGee's head and hops out.
McGee shoots for a takedown but Bailey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGee tries for a takedown but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
Devon Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy McGee.
Bailey swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
McGee scores with a nice head shot.
Crunch! McGee slams his shin into Bailey's torso.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey throws a lazy uppercut
and McGee finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bailey is able to avoid easily.
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey throws a poor cross that misses
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey misses with an uppercut
and McGee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGee controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGee passes Bailey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Timothy McGee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bailey wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGee is working away from the top position though.
McGee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bailey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee wants to pass to mount but Bailey is defending the position.
McGee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bailey defending well though.
McGee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGee connects with a nice short shot to Bailey's temple.
McGee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McGee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGee is nestled in close to Bailey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGee trying to control the action but Bailey is working from the bottom.
McGee lands strikes from half guard.
McGee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Bailey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGee lands strikes from half guard.
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.
McGee throwing shots but Bailey is blocking nicely.
McGee drops an elbow to the side of Bailey's head.
McGee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGee is trying to control the action in half guard but Bailey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGee not doing much here.
McGee is continuing to stall.
McGee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGee moves away.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Bailey finds it's way through McGee's defenses.
McGee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
McGee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bailey tries a low kick but McGee avoids it.
Bailey lands a lovely overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGee.
McGee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee scores with a nice body kick.
McGee lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body kick from McGee.
McGee cracks Bailey with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGee lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. McGee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bailey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good leg kick by McGee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bailey throws a looping overhand right but McGee ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Devon Bailey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bailey misses with a shot to the body
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bailey but Bailey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bailey moves out of range as McGee strikes.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bailey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Devon Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timothy McGee 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by McGee.
McGee cracks the inside of Bailey's front leg.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee checks the leg kick.
Bailey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGee scores with a jab. Bailey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGee slips a straight right by Bailey.
McGee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGee connects with an inside leg kick.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bailey has his feet on McGee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McGee lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
McGee thumps Bailey with a low kick.
McGee scores with a nice body kick.
McGee moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGee was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bailey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
McGee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey is not content to let McGee control the position.
McGee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that McGee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGee 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy McGee!
A very excited looking Timothy McGee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derp Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyatt comes to the cage accompanied by Tones on Tail - Go!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derp Wyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Strong!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt checks a low kick from Strong.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a front kick aimed at Strong's knee but Strong avoids it well.
Wyatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wyatt throws a lazy right hand but Strong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wyatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strong throws a leg kick but Wyatt checks it.
Wyatt misses the shot to the body.
Strong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wyatt throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyatt.
Wyatt takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strong.
Derp Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Strong. That snapped Wyatt's head back.
Wyatt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Wyatt missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strong throws a looping overhand right but Wyatt ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt misses with a low kick as Strong jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strong! But no joy.
Strong misses with a straight left.
Wyatt looks to land a combination but Strong avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Strong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wyatt moves away.
Wyatt misses with an uppercut.
Wyatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strong throws a hook but Wyatt avoids it easily.
It looked like Wyatt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strong.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wyatt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Strong throws a solid leg kick but Wyatt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyatt. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wyatt takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Wyatt misses with a hook to the body
and Strong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Strong walks into a stiff left hand from Wyatt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt takes a swing at Strong's ribcage but misses.
Strong thinks about the counter body kick.
Wyatt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Strong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wyatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong looks to land a right hand but Wyatt moved out of range.
Strong walks into a straight right hand from Wyatt.
Strong lands a head kick. Wyatt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Strong avoids the body shot from Wyatt.
Strong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Strong staying out of range there.
Wyatt avoids the body shot from Strong.
Strong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strong takes one on the button.
Strong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strong throws a solid leg kick but Wyatt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong throws the left hand but Wyatt avoids the punch easily.
Wyatt cracks Strong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick and Wyatt moves out of range easily.
Strong connects with a single shot there.
Strong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong scores with a jab.
Wyatt tries to bum rush Strong with a series of wild strikes but Strong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Strong misses.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong scores with a decent looking hook.
Strong tries to score with a low kick but Wyatt moves his leg out of the way.
Wyatt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wyatt throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Strong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wyatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Strong connects with a body shot that sends Wyatt's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Wyatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wyatt moves out of range of the body kick.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong throws a head kick but Wyatt moves out of range.
Wyatt checks a leg kick.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong takes one on the button.
Wyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Wyatt misses with a body shot.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyatt.
Wyatt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wyatt blocks a low kick nicely.
Strong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
Wyatt looks to land a combination. Strong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyatt misses with a wild body shot.
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 Derp Wyatt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Wyatt.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Wyatt throws a series of punches but Strong avoids them all with ease.
Wyatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strong lands a jab to Wyatt's midsection.
Wyatt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wyatt.
It looks like Derp Wyatt has been cut.
Wyatt slips a straight right by Strong.
Strong throws a body kick that misses.
Strong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wyatt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wyatt is looking to wear down Strong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Strong with a hook.
Wyatt connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Wyatt.
Strong gets tackled into the cage by Wyatt. Wyatt maintains the clinch.
Strong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Wyatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyatt lands with a cross.
Strong lands a jab to Wyatt's midsection.
Wyatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wyatt avoids the body shot from Strong.
Wyatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong takes one to the chin there.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Wyatt misses with a low kick.
Strong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wyatt throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
Wyatt throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A combination from Wyatt does no damage.
Wyatt moves forwards but Strong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Strong tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Strong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wyatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wyatt lands a slapping body shot.
Strong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wyatt misses with a straight right.
Wyatt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wyatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Wyatt.
Strong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wyatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Wyatt throws a nice looking combination but Strong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wyatt tries to work over Strong's front leg with a kick but Strong checks it.
Wyatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Wyatt misses the body punch
and Strong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong loads up on a big right hand but Wyatt slips the punch.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyatt is just out of range.
Wyatt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wyatt looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Strong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wyatt on the side of the head.
Wyatt lands with a cross.
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Strong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strong 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 Wyatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wyatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wyatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wyatt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Strong as he connects with a hook.
Wyatt lands a nice looking body shot.
Strong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wyatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Wyatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strong throws out the jab.
Wyatt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong throws a push kick but Wyatt slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Strong.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Strong.
Wyatt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strong.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Strong.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Strong.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wyatt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wyatt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wyatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Wyatt swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Derp Wyatt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derp Wyatt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Strong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wyatt.
Strong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
It seemed like Strong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wyatt.
Wyatt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strong.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wyatt throws out the jab.
Wyatt slips under a jab.
Wyatt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong with a hook.
Good leg kick by Strong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wyatt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wyatt digs a good hook to Strong's body.
Wyatt digs a good hook to Strong's 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!
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Strong misses the target.
Wyatt throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong throws a low kick but Wyatt moves out of range easily.
Wyatt checks a leg kick.
Wyatt lands a nice shot that snaps Strong's head back.
Strong lands with an overhand left.
Wyatt's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wyatt duly obliges.
Strong rushes Wyatt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wyatt connects with a nice looking jab.
Strong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wyatt tries to close the distance and clinch but Strong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wyatt throws a body kick that misses
and Strong counters with a good low kick that Wyatt was not able to check.
Wyatt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong lands a jab to the nose.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Derp Wyatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wyatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wyatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyatt.
Wyatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Wyatt throws a leg kick but Strong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Strong tries to counter with a clinch but Wyatt shakes him off and moves away.
Wyatt misses with a leg kick.
Wyatt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wyatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wyatt throws a hook to the side of Strong's head but Strong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wyatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strong wants to counter the offense by Wyatt and move into the clinch position.
Wyatt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wyatt scores with a three punch combo!
Wyatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wyatt checks a low kick from Strong.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Strong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wyatt.
A big left from Wyatt misses.
Wyatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyatt. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strong tries to work over Wyatt's front leg with a kick but Wyatt checks it.
Strong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Strong checks a low kick from Wyatt.
Strong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wyatt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strong throws a leg kick but Wyatt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strong thuds his right hand into Wyatt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wyatt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strong.
Wyatt lands a right hook to the body.
Strong forces Wyatt back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Strong has Wyatt pressed against the cage.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Wyatt avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
Wyatt blocks an elbow strike.
Joe Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Strong landing knees to the head.
Wyatt wants to break free but Strong has control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derp Wyatt.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wyatt, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derp Wyatt!
Derp Wyatt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Gower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wu Fei Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fei Chung has chosen God of Gamblers as his entrance music. Jeff Gower has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Gower!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wu Fei Chung!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gower looks to land a combination but Fei Chung avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Fei Chung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gower bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fei Chung's head.
Gower throws a right hand that Fei Chung ducks under and follows up with a left that Fei Chung also avoids with ease.
Fei Chung scores with a jab. Gower acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fei Chung dips to his left and cracks Gower with an uppercut!
Fei Chung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gower throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gower throws out the jab.
Fei Chung steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fei Chung connects with a right hand. Gower shakes it off.
Fei Chung misses with a low kick.
Gower 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.
Fei Chung gets a double leg takedown into Gower's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fei Chung looking to sit in guard and control but Gower gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gower postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chung 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.
Gower avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gower wants to stand but Fei Chung is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gower postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fei Chung looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fei Chung controls Gower momentarily but Gower frees himself.
Gower would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gower throws a hook but Fei Chung avoids it easily.
Fei Chung swings for the body but Gower moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Fei Chung.
Gower takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fei Chung moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fei Chung lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fei Chung.
Gower throws a jab when Fei Chung was well out of range.
Fei Chung looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gower tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fei Chung misses with a body shot.
Fei Chung throws out a loose jab but Gower uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick from Fei Chung lands but Gower takes it in his stride.
Fei Chung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fei Chung connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fei Chung defending well as Gower loads up on a big left hand.
Fei Chung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fei Chung has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fei Chung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gower tries to counter by clinching up but Fei Chung breaks away and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fei Chung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fei Chung throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fei Chung does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Fei Chung.
A telegraphed right hand from Gower misses the target.
Gower rushes Fei Chung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower blocks an elbow strike from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gower throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fei Chungs head.
Gower lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fei Chung misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gower swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gower doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fei Chung misses with a knee strike.
Fei Chung misses with the head strike.
Fei Chung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gower misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wu Fei Chung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fei Chung throws a solid leg kick but Gower takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws a jab when Gower was well out of range.
Gower catches Fei Chung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gower has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gower at a distance.
Fei Chung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gower throws out the jab.
Fei Chung tries a head kick but it misses.
Gower lands a nice shot that snaps Fei Chung's head back.
Jab by Gower.
Fei Chung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fei Chung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wu Fei Chung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fei Chung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gower getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gower misses with a wild combination.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from Gower.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower staying out of range there.
Fei Chung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gower sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slow jab from Gower misses its intended target.
Jeff Gower is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gower scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fei Chung stuns Gower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fei Chung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gower misses with a right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a left to the body.
Fei Chung misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gower counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gower lands with a good body shot.
Fei Chung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fei Chung connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gower. Gower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fei Chung lands a really nice looking cross but Gower seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fei Chung connects with a body shot that sends Gower's belly button to the back.
Gower cracks Fei Chung with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gower's sensitive parts.
Gower is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fei Chung lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fei Chung moves out of range as Gower strikes.
Gower misses with a lunging right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a leg kick.
Fei Chung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gower's waist but Gower gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fei Chung off to one side.
A counter left hand to the body from Gower misses its target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands with an uppercut that bounces Gower off the cage and back into range.
Fei Chung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower throws an off balance right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a low kick, right behind Gower 's knee.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fei Chung.
Gower throws an overhand right that lands on Fei Chung's shoulder, as Fei Chung tries to avoid the shot.
Gower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung misses with a leg kick
and Gower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the strikes.
Fei Chung lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fei Chung closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gower quickly recovers to half guard.
Fei Chung prevents Gower from standing back up.
Fei Chung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gower has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gower is not content to let Fei Chung control the position.
Gower makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gower.
Fei Chung throws out a counter right but Gower avoids it with no problem.
Fei Chung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fei Chung throws a looping overhand right but Gower ducks down to avoid it.
Fei Chung lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower takes a swing at Fei Chung's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fei Chung misses the target.
Fei Chung slips a straight right by Gower.
Gower stuns Fei Chung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gower misses with an uppercut.
Fei Chung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fei Chung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gower thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gower takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gower misses with an uppercut.
Fei Chung lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wu Fei Chung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Fei Chung misses the target.
Gower is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fei Chung slips under a jab.
Gower thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gower ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fei Chung slips under a jab.
Fei Chung throws a body punch but Gower moves out of range.
Fei Chung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gower throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gower connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fei Chung with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gower to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fei Chung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fei Chung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fei Chung scores with a nice strike.
Gower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung looks to score with a jab to the body but Gower is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chung misses with a straight left.
Gower throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Gower is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gower throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gower ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fei Chung moves away.
Fei Chung moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gower waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fei Chung.
Gower has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung blocks a jab.
Gower ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fei Chung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fei Chung doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung catches Gower with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fei Chung moves out of range as Gower strikes.
Gower misses with a body punch
and Fei Chung counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fei Chung works Gower's body with a nice hook.
Gower walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fei Chung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gower swings widly with a right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a nice body shot.
Gower throws out a loose jab but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower dips to his left and cracks Fei Chung with an uppercut!
Gower scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fei Chung swings for the body but Gower moves out of range.
Gower wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fei Chung scores with a hook to the body. Gower takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fei Chung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gower throws an overhand right that lands on Fei Chung's shoulder, as Fei Chung tries to avoid the shot.
Fei Chung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Gower misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fei Chung.
Fei Chung misses with a head kick.
Fei Chung scoring well with a low kick there.
Gower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a left and a right that stings Gower.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses.
Fei Chung misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gower. Fei Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fei Chung lands with a slapping head kick.
Gower lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gower.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Fei Chung as he connects with a hook.
Gower cracks Fei Chung with a good jab.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fei Chung shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gower throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fei Chung misses with a looping right.
Gower avoids the head kick by Fei Chung.
Gower takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fei Chung explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gower on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Fei Chung.
Gower throws a big shot that misses.
Fei Chung feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gowers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gower misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fei Chung! But no joy.
Gower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fei Chung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gower forces Fei Chung back against the cage and clinches.
Fei Chung breaks from the clinch.
Gower misses with a body shot
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wu Fei Chung really dominated that round.
That's time! Gower's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gower throws the left hand but Fei Chung avoids the punch easily.
Fei Chung keeps the fight on the outside.
Gower jabs Fei Chung right on the nose. Fei Chung blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by Gower there.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from Gower.
Fei Chung tries to keep at a distance but Gower has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gower.
Gower lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fei Chung backwards.
Gower misses with a punch on the inside.
Gower tries a body shot but Fei Chung blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gower misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fei Chung throws an elbow but misses.
Fei Chung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gower backwards.
Gower misses with a body punch.
Fei Chung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gower blocks an elbow strike.
Gower lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gower swings wildly with an uppercut but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei Chung wants to stall.
Gower working aggressively here.
Fei Chung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gower pushes Fei Chung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gower looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice left hand lands by Gower.
Fei Chung throws a head punch that misses.
Gower lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fei Chung backwards.
Gower throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Gower misses with a punch to the body.
Fei Chung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fei Chung.
Jeff Gower has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gower is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fei Chung is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gower to the mat. Gower regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fei Chung wants to control from the top but Gower keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gower is trying to stand.
Fei Chung is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fei Chung wants to control from the top but Gower keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fei Chung controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gower just misses with a punch to the body.
Gower jabs Fei Chung right on the nose. Fei Chung blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Gower misses its intended target.
Fei Chung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Gower wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fei Chung feints and then cracks Gower's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gower down.
Fei Chung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gower.
A little feinted left hand from Gower on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gower tries to clinch up but Fei Chung circles away and keeps his distance.
Fei Chung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gower misses with a hook.
Gower throws a body shot but no joy.
Fei Chung throws a counter combo.
Gower swings widly with a right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fei Chung connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gower. Gower circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gower rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fei Chung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fei Chung connects with a crisp jab.
Gower is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gower tries to clinch but Fei Chung is having none of it.
Fei Chung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fei Chung throws a low kick, looking for Gower's leg but Gower calmly moves out of range.
Gower half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fei Chung misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gower doesn't manage to clinch there - Fei Chung circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jeff Gower will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A shot to the body from Fei Chung misses
and Gower makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Gower misses.
Fei Chung slips under a jab.
Gower scores with a shot to the body.
Fei Chung throws a head kick but Gower moves out of range.
Fei Chung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Gower blocks the leg kick.
Fei Chung is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from Gower.
Sloppy strikes from Fei Chung. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gower throws out a loose jab but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gower throws a hook but Fei Chung avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Gower.
Gower swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gower.
Fei Chung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fei Chung lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gower is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fei Chung.
Gower jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Fei Chung there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fei Chung moves out of range as Gower strikes.
Fei Chung throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gower.
Gower throws a jab but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Gower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fei Chung.
Gower swinging wildly here.
Gower throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gower missing with a left hand there. Fei Chung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeff Gower has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gower's corner calls for a 1-2. Gower obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gower will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fei Chung lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gower takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fei Chung scores with a jab to the body.
Gower fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fei Chung slips under a jab from Gower.
Fei Chung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fei Chung.
Gower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fei Chung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gower misses with a right hand
and Fei Chung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gower's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fei Chung looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fei Chung won't allow Gower to get back to his feet.
Gower keeping moving, preventing Fei Chung from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fei Chung passes Gower's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fei Chung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fei Chung trying to pass the guard but Gower defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fei Chung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wu Fei Chung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fei Chung has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wu Fei Chung!
Wu Fei Chung is the new featherweight champion!
Wu Fei Chung decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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