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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Kutowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veron Totto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rob Zombie - Feel So Numb kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Karl Kutowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Kutowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 18 - 2, fighting out of New York, Veron Totto!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Totto, as that shot connected.
Totto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kutowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Totto throws a lazy right hand but Kutowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutowski avoids the body shot from Totto.
Kutowski attempts a counter takedown but Totto avoids it well and moves away.
Totto misses with a series of wild punches.
Totto throws a series of punches but Kutowski avoids them all with ease.
Kutowski attempts a counter takedown but Totto avoids it well and moves away.
Totto loads up on a big right hand but Kutowski slips the punch.
Totto throws a jab when Kutowski was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Totto misses.
Totto misses with a series of wild punches.
Kutowski tries to counter with a takedown but Totto is quick to defend against it.
Kutowski gets caught flat footed, as Totto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Totto stays in close to Kutowski's body and controls the position.
Totto trying to control but Kutowski is working from the bottom.
Kutowski wants to stand but Totto is controlling the position.
Totto wants to control from the top but Kutowski keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Totto drops back looking for a leg! Kutowski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kutowski manages to kick Totto off! Totto jumps back into Kutowski's guard.
Kutowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Totto misses the target.
Totto misses with the combination.
Kutowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Totto throws a right hand that misses
so Kutowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Totto is trying to keep Kutowski in close.
Totto working a defensive guard but Kutowski passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto is trying to get back to full guard.
Totto trying to control from the bottom.
Kutowski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Totto controls his leg.
Totto is trying to maintain the position but Kutowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Kutowski decides to return to a standing position.
Totto throws a right hand that Kutowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kutowski also avoids with ease.
Veron Totto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Totto misses with a double jab
and Kutowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kutowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totto looking to control but Kutowski passes into half guard.
It looks like Kutowski is going to stand back up.
Totto tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kutowski prevents Totto from improving his position.
Totto is trying to maintain the position but Kutowski is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Totto tries to roll over but Kutowski keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Veron Totto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Totto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Totto.
Totto tries to clinch but Kutowski is having none of it.
Kutowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Totto misses with a looping right.
Kutowski tries to counter with a takedown but Totto is quick to defend against it.
Totto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Totto takes a swing at Kutowski's ribcage but misses.
Totto misses with a combination
and Kutowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Totto!
Totto wants to control but Kutowski postures up.
Totto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totto tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kutowski easily slips into full mount!
Totto is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto tries to hold on but Kutowski postures up.
Kutowski stands up from mount. Strange move.
Totto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kutowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kutowski attempts a counter takedown but Totto avoids it well and moves away.
Totto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Totto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Totto looks to land a right hand but Kutowski moved out of range.
Kutowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Totto sprawls and moves away.
Totto throws a looping overhand right but Kutowski ducks down to avoid it.
Totto punishes Kutowski's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutowski.
Totto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kutowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kutowski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Totto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Totto.
Kutowski attempts a counter takedown but Totto avoids it well and moves away.
Totto missing with a left hand there. Kutowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutowski tries to counter with a takedown but Totto is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Totto misses.
Kutowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Totto sprawls and moves away.
Totto misses with a hook
and Kutowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Totto trying to control but Kutowski postures up.
Kutowski tries to stand but can't do so whilst Totto controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Totto trying to control but Kutowski postures up.
Totto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Totto actively working from the bottom here.
Kutowski tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Totto.
Kutowski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Totto fails to land with a series of punches.
Kutowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Totto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kutowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Totto working a defensive guard here.
Totto wants to improve his position but instead Kutowski has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kutowski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Totto misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Totto misses.
Kutowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big left from Totto misses.
Kutowski tries to counter with a takedown but Totto is quick to defend against it.
Totto connects with a crisp jab.
Kutowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kutowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Kutowski blocks the body kick.
Totto missing with a left hand there. Kutowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Totto looks to land a right hand but Kutowski moved out of range.
Kutowski tries to counter with a takedown but Totto is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Totto throws a hook to the side of Kutowski's head but Kutowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutowski attempts a counter takedown but Totto avoids it well and moves away.
Totto throws a shot from downtown. Kutowski moves away and avoids it.
Totto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Totto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto fails to land with a series of punches.
Kutowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kutowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Totto misses with a looping left.
Kutowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Totto throws out the jab.
Kutowski attempts a counter takedown but Totto avoids it well and moves away.
Totto throws a jab when Kutowski was well out of range.
Kutowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karl Kutowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Totto misses.
Veron Totto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Totto tries to clinch but Kutowski moves out of range.
Totto throws a lazy right hand but Kutowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutowski attempts a counter takedown but Totto avoids it well and moves away.
Totto throws a looping overhand right but Kutowski ducks down to avoid it.
Totto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kutowski eats them both and turns towards Totto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Totto shoots in for a takedown but Kutowski shows good takedown defense.
Totto connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totto loads up on a big right hand but Kutowski slips the punch.
Totto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kutowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Totto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kutowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Totto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kutowski has managed to get both his arms back between Totto's legs - danger averted.
Kutowski won't allow Totto to sweep him here.
Kutowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Totto's guard.
Totto is working an open guard so Kutowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto misses the jab.
Totto throws a looping overhand right but Kutowski ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Totto. Those never looked like landing.
Totto with a jab.
Totto swings widly with a right hand
and Kutowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Totto's guard.
Kutowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Totto, up you get!
Totto throws a hook but Kutowski blocks it.
Kutowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Totto sprawls and moves away.
Totto darts in looking for a takedown but Kutowski gets double underhooks and turns Totto into the cage.
Totto looks to clinch
and Kutowski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kutowski.
Totto wants to hit a switch here but Kutowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Totto there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutowski stands up from mount. Strange move.
Totto throws a series of punches but Kutowski avoids them all with ease.
Kutowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Totto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Totto throws a hook to the side of Kutowski's head but Kutowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kutowski ducks under a wild hook from Totto.
Kutowski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Totto throws a series of punches but Kutowski avoids them all with ease.
Kutowski feinted with a counter takedown.
Totto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kutowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kutowski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Totto sprawls and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Veron Totto.
I think Totto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veron Totto!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Veron Totto waved his t-shirt featuring Fury Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earnest Abe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tigran Badoyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abe comes to the cage accompanied by Uncle Sam Goddamn. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
33 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Earnest Abe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tigran Badoyan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abe clinches.
Badoyan has had enough of the clinch but Abe keeps him there for the moment.
Badoyan blocking some punches.
Badoyan breaks from the clinch.
Abe forces Badoyan back against the cage and clinches.
Badoyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abe closes the distance and clinches.
Abe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Tigran Badoyan has been cut.
Badoyan has had enough of the clinch but Abe keeps him there for the moment.
Abe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Abe.
Badoyan breaks the clinch.
Abe closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abe.
Badoyan misses with the head strike.
Abe swings wildly with an uppercut but Badoyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badoyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abe tries to clinch but Badoyan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Badoyan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abe defends it nicely.
Abe moves to clinch but Badoyan breaks away
and Badoyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Badoyan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abe tries to clinch but Badoyan is having none of it.
Badoyan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Badoyan fails to land the takedown.
Earnest Abe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Badoyan.
Abe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Badoyan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abe's knee momentarily.
Abe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Badoyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Badoyan gets a double leg takedown into Abe's guard.
Abe kicks Badoyan off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badoyan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abe's head backwards.
Badoyan throws a push kick but Abe slaps the foot to one side.
Badoyan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abe takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Badoyan. Those never looked like landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Badoyan.
Abe is breathing heavily.
Badoyan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Badoyan connects with a leg kick. Abe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Badoyan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Badoyan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Badoyan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Badoyan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badoyan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Badoyan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Badoyan controlling the pace.
Abe looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Badoyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Badoyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Badoyan throws a head kick that misses.
Abe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Badoyan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Abe wants to clinch up but Badoyan keeps it at a distance.
Badoyan looking to score a takedown here. Abe is defending well but Badoyan drives through and ends up in Abe's guard.
Badoyan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Badoyan won't allow Abe to get back to his feet.
Badoyan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tigran Badoyan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tigran Badoyan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Abe fails to land with a series of punches.
Badoyan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Abe wants to clinch.
Badoyan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Badoyan shoots in for a takedown but Abe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abe lands with a nice combination. Badoyan backs away looking to recover.
Badoyan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abe defends well and Badoyan ends up having to push Abe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abe clinches up with Badoyan and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badoyan backwards.
Abe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Earnest Abe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tigran Badoyan.
Badoyan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abe is defending well.
Abe stalling against the cage.
Badoyan blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe prevents a body shot from Badoyan.
Badoyan wants a takedown.
Badoyan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Badoyan breaks from the clinch.
Abe tries to clinch up.
Abe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Badoyan throws a wild hook but Abe just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Badoyan gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Abe raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earnest Abe!
A very excited looking Earnest Abe 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Strummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Strummer's choice of entrance music: The Stranglers- Nice N' Sleazy. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Minor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Strummer!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strummer tries to clinch but Minor moves out of range.
Minor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Minor. No joy for Strummer on that attempt.
Strummer swings widly with a right hand
and Minor counters with a single leg into guard. Strummer didn't expect 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.
Strummer controls Minor momentarily but Minor frees himself.
Minor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strummer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Minor tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strummer trying to remain calm as Minor controls from the top position.
Minor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strummer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Strummer is trying to get back to half guard.
Strummer regains half guard.
Minor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Strummer is trying to get back to full guard.
Minor is looking to take a break and control but Strummer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Strummer is holding on to half guard well.
Minor is stalling here. Strummer is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Minor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Strummer has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Minor is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strummer controlling the position.
Strummer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strummer trying to control the position but Minor is working away.
Strummer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Strummer is working to tighten his grip on Minor's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Minor has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Strummer is really squeezing tight and eventually Minor passes out! Strummer breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Strummer!
Joe Strummer made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Vesala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ric Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vesala might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler. Flores has chosen Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco as his entrance music. Ric Flores 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Timo Vesala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ric Flores!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vesala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flores manages to avoid it.
Vesala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
Vesala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flores misses with a looping right.
Flores throws a sloppy head kick
and Vesala counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vesala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vesala.
Flores wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vesala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vesala lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flores turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Flores tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Flores working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesala is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Flores wants to control but Vesala is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores working away.
Vesala sneaks back into half guard.
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. Flores connects with a nice short shot to Vesala's temple.
Vesala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vesala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vesala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flores passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vesala!
Flores looking to control but Vesala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vesala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores wants to control the pace but Vesala is squirming around nicely.
Vesala might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vesala wants to hold on but Flores pushes him away.
Flores is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Flores breaks from Vesala's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Flores looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vesala is working to get back to half guard.
Flores landing shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flores lands with some strikes.
Flores content just to control the position here.
Flores lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vesala tries to lock up and control but Flores gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala is working to get back to half guard.
Flores lands a big elbow.
Vesala tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You get the feeling that Vesala really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flores looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vesala tries to reverse the position but Flores maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flores lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vesala in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Flores landing strikes from the mount.
Vesala is rocked!
Vesala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oh Vesala is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flores wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vesala keeps working.
Flores wants to work for an arm triangle but Vesala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flores is working for a submission of some sort.
Vesala seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Flores.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vesala looking for submissions off his back.
Flores moves into full mount! Vesala won't be happy about that!
Vesala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flores postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vesala looks a forlorn figure.
Vesala can't escape the position.
Flores lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vesala is squirming around, avoiding Flores's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Flores stuns Vesala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Flores - just one landing.
Vesala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flores misses with a hook.
Flores has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flores shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and Vesala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flores misses with a looping left.
Flores feints a jab promting Vesala to slip. Flores then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vesala slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Timo Vesala has been cut.
Flores scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vesala in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vesala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flores.
It looked like Vesala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flores is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Flores throws a head kick but Vesala moves out of range.
Vesala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vesala throws out the jab.
Flores steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vesala.
Vesala wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flores lands a jab to the head.
Flores throws a leg kick but Vesala sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Flores misses with a leg kick.
Vesala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flores.
Flores fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vesala throws a shot to the body.
Flores shoots in but no luck this time.
Vesala is looking to counter the offense by Flores and move into the clinch.
Flores misses with a combination
and Vesala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flores wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores lands a nice shot that snaps Vesala's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vesala lands a jab to Flores's midsection.
Flores swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Vesala misses the target.
Nice body punch from Vesala.
Vesala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flores.
Vesala is looking to wear down Flores with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Flores misses
and Vesala counters with a straight right hand.
Flores misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick by Flores misses
and Vesala counters with a straight right hand.
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flores looks to land a right hand but Vesala moved out of range.
Vesala is looking to counter punch.
Flores tries a low kick but Vesala avoids it.
Flores uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vesala.
Vesala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flores moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Flores misses.
Flores throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flores.
Vesala just misses with a punch to the body.
Flores has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vesala just misses with a punch to the body.
Flores is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Vesala takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Flores throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ric Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vesala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flores.
Flores throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flores tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vesala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flores throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vesala counters with a nice body shot.
Flores is looking to clinch but Vesala is avoiding it.
Vesala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Flores.
Vesala shoots for a takedown but Flores saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores throws a leg kick that misses.
Flores waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vesala.
It looked like Vesala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Flores shoots in looking for a takedown. Vesala tries to sprawl out of it but Flores keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vesala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flores thuds his right hand into Vesala's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vesala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flores moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vesala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vesala swings for the body but Flores moves out of range.
Vesala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Flores showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timo Vesala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vesala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flores swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vesala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vesala.
Flores moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Flores is rocked!
Vesala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vesala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flores manages to avoid it.
Flores throws out a leg kick but Vesala moves out of range and Flores only half commits.
Flores lands a high kick!
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
Vesala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Flores misses the jab.
Vesala connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flores's hands.
Flores is still on wobbly legs! Can Vesala finish him?
Flores lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Flores.
Flores seems to have recovered his senses.
Vesala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flores.
A jab from Flores misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vesala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flores manages to avoid it.
Vesala stuns Flores with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flores lands an overhand right.
A head kick by Flores misses
and Vesala counters with a left to the body.
Flores tries to land a leg kick but Vesala saw it coming and moves away.
Vesala scores with a jab. Flores acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vesala scores with a body shot.
Flores throws a jab but it's blocked by Vesala.
Vesala tries to keep at a distance but Flores has taken the fight into the clinch.
Flores is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vesala digs a right hand underneath Flores's ribcage. Flores let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flores takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flores wants to take the fight to the mat but Vesala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flores is trying to break free.
Flores drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Timo Vesala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ric Flores.
Vesala has a couple of punches blocked by Flores.
Flores blocking some punches.
Vesala tries to stall but Flores uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Timo Vesala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vesala lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vesala swings wildly with an uppercut but Flores uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vesala throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Flores's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flores blocks an uppercut.
Flores is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flores escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vesala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flores sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flores throws a body shot but no joy.
Vesala throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flores stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vesala swings for the body but Flores moves out of range.
Flores misses with a head kick.
Vesala was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vesala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vesala was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Flores ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vesala moves away.
Vesala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Flores is looking to clinch but Vesala is avoiding it.
Vesala misses with an uppercut.
Flores keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flores misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vesala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flores sprawls well. Flores wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vesala gets slowly back to his feet.
Ric Flores is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Flores tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vesala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flores staying out of range there.
Vesala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vesala clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flores breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flores lands a front kick.
Ric Flores seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flores lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vesala's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Flores. Those never looked like landing.
Flores misses with the combination.
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 Timo Vesala.
I think Flores has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ric Flores!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ric Flores thanked Sin City Allstars 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 Mikael Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Beat It. Black is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Remedy by Seether. Mikael Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tobias Black's chin.
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190 lbs
17 - 3 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tobias Black!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Black manages to avoid it.
Black lands with a nice body kick.
Black's coach down at Barbell Brigade was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Black's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Black throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Black. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Black scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot lands for Black.
Black throws a sloppy head kick
so Jackson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Black keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tobias Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
And Black tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Black keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black lands a head kick!
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Black throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Black lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid body kick from Black.
Black throws a lazy head kick
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson throws a hook but Black avoids it easily.
Black comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Black scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Black, right into the meat.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Black needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Jackson just on the top of the head. Jackson drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Jackson - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tobias Black!
Tobias Black was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - Hurt. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Domingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan slips a straight right by Domingo.
Domingo throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morgan.
Domingo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan misses with a jab to the body
and Domingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Domingo.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Domingo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Domingo's head but Domingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Domingo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan misses with a leg kick.
Morgan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Domingo under the eye.
Dexter Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
A punch combination from Domingo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan tried to score with a low kick but Domingo checks it.
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Domingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Domingo misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Domingo's head but Domingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Domingo is looking to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Domingo connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Domingo throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Domingo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Domingo.
Morgan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Morgan misses with a body punch
and Domingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Domingo.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Domingo blocks the low kick.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morgan throws a jab when Domingo was well out of range.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Domingo is just out of range.
Domingo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morgan.
Domingo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Domingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan misses with a double jab.
Domingo tries to counter by clinching up but Morgan breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Jab from Domingo.
Domingo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Domingo misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Domingo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Domingo.
Domingo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Domingo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Domingo ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domingo misses with an uppercut
and Morgan counters with a thumping low kick.
Domingo misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan throws out a leg kick but Domingo moves out of range and Morgan only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Domingo counters with a nice uppercut.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Domingo.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Domingo is predictable there
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Domingo throws a big shot that misses.
Morgan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Morgan misses the target.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Domingo is just out of range.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Domingo's head back.
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 Jorge Domingo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Domingo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Morgan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Morgan.
Morgan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Domingo.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Domingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Domingo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Morgan lands a slapping body shot.
Domingo throws a front kick aimed at Morgan's knee but Morgan avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
Domingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo staying out of range there.
Domingo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Domingo moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morgan counters with a good low kick that Domingo was not able to check.
Morgan throws an off balance right hand
and Domingo counters with a straight right hand.
Morgan misses with a hook. Domingo ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Domingo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Morgan finds it's target.
A slow jab from Domingo misses its intended target.
Domingo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Domingo - just one landing.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Domingo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan cracks Domingo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morgan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domingo with a hook.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Domingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan throws a combination that misses
and Domingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dexter Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Morgan misses with a hook.
Domingo misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Domingo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morgan.
A shot to the body from Morgan misses
and Domingo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Domingo digs a good body shot into Morgan's ribs.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Domingo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domingo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Domingo swinging wildly here.
Domingo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Domingo moves away.
Domingo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Domingo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan lands a right hook to the body.
Morgan lands a jab to Domingo's midsection.
It looks like Domingo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Morgan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Domingo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Domingo blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo misses with a hook to the body
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Domingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Domingo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morgan lands the left hand.
Domingo throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domingo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
Domingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morgan throws a counter combo.
Domingo slips a jab from Morgan.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Domingo.
Domingo moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Domingo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Domingo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Domingo blocks the leg kick.
Morgan tries to land a leg kick but Domingo saw it coming and moves away.
Domingo throws a leg kick but Morgan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Domingo is predictable there
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Domingo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Morgans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Domingo off balance momentarily.
Domingo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Morgan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Domingo lands a nice hook to Morgan's body. Morgan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan checks a low kick from Domingo.
Morgan connects with a jab.
Domingo misses with a hook.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Domingo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy left from Morgan finds it's target.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Domingo's head but Domingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Domingo walks into a left hand.
Domingo moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
It looked like Domingo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Domingo.
Domingo swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Domingo.
Domingo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Domingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan checks a leg kick.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Domingo throws a leg kick but Morgan moved away.
Domingo moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Morgan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Domingo counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Jorge Domingo has been cut.
Domingo thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morgan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Domingo is rocked!
Morgan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Domingo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Morgan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Domingo wants to land a leg kick but Morgan is out of range.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Domingo moves away and avoids it.
Domingo lands with a cross.
Domingo throws a combination that misses
and Morgan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Morgan is looking to score with low kicks.
Domingo thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan counters with a leg kick.
Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morgan throws the left hand but Domingo avoids the punch easily.
Morgan scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Domingo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Domingo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan moves out of range as Domingo strikes.
Domingo throws a low kick but Morgan moves out of range easily.
Morgan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Domingo.
Morgan checks a low kick from Domingo.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Domingo's head but Domingo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Domingo throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Domingo swings widly with a right hand
and Morgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Morgan 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!
Dexter Morgan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Tonight I satisfied the urges of my dark passenger. It's not a want...but a need. I believe I can follow the code all the way to the title. Thanks to Harry and Nights Watch MMA Academy for all the support!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feargus Urquhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Street (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Street is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Truth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feargus Urquhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Street!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Street throws a hook but Urquhart avoids it easily.
Urquhart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Street has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Street takes one on the button.
Urquhart tries to clinch but Street moves out of range.
Street lands the left hand.
Urquhart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Urquhart has Street up against the cage in a clinch.
Urquhart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Urquhart prevents a body shot from Street.
Urquhart prevents a takedown attempt there.
I was talking to Urquhart's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Street'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Street is looking to control Urquhart's arms but Urquhart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Street has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Street throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Street.
A hook to the body from Urquhart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urquhart with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Street throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Street tries to circle away but Urquhart has him pinned against the cage.
Street tries to score a body lock takedown but Urquhart shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Urquhart blocks an uppercut.
Urquhart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Street misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Street.
Street throws a punch but it's blocked by Urquhart.
Urquhart throws an elbow but it misses.
Urquhart lands with a left to the head.
Urquhart working Street over with knees to the body.
Urquhart drops Street with a big knee straight up the middle! Street is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Michael Street has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urquhart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Urquhart throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Street looks winded!
Crack! Urquhart connects with the perfect overhand right and Street falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Urquhart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Feargus Urquhart!
During a confident post fight interview, Feargus Urquhart thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Cropp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
42 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karol Cropp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh Khilji tries a head kick but it misses.
Cropp drops Singh Khilji with a big left hand and mounts him. Singh Khilji is in big trouble!
It looks like Bhaktiyar Singh Khilji has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cropp landing strikes from the mount.
Singh Khilji is rocked!
Cropp softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Singh Khilji is out cold! Cropp jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Cropp!
Karol Cropp managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Newman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Newman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Page!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newman throws a counter high kick but Page was just alert enough to avoid it.
Page connects with a nice looking jab.
Page looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Page bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Page lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newman.
Page throws out a counter right but Newman avoids it with no problem.
Page tried to score with a low kick but Newman checks it.
Page ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page scores with a leg kick.
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newman manages to avoid it.
Newman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Page's calf.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Newman is just out of range.
A jab from Page misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newman tries to move into range but Page moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Page jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newman moves out of range of the body kick.
Newman lands a nice looking body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Page.
Page slips a straight right by Newman.
Newman throws a right hand that misses
and Page counters with a good low kick that Newman was not able to check.
Newman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Newman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Page's sensitive parts.
Newman throws the kick towards the body but Page avoids it.
Newman throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
Page punishes Newman's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Newman.
Newman throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newman tries to land a leg kick but Page saw it coming and moves away.
That kick from Page tenderised Newman's leg. Newman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Page scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Newman finds it's way through Page's defenses.
Page throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Newman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Page. Page obviously looking to wear him down.
Page scores with a kick to the body.
Newman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Page looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newman avoids the body shot from Page.
Page tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Newman is able to avoid easily.
Newman throws a big counter combination but Page scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Newman lands with an overhand left.
Paul Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman throws a leg kick but Page sees it coming and moves out of range.
Newman missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Page misses with a low kick.
Newman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Newman connects with a solid leg kick.
Newman lands with a good body shot.
Newman slips under a jab from Page.
Newman motions for Page to come forward. Newman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Page was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Page thuds a left hand into Newman's body.
Page misses with a lunging right hand
and Newman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Page throws a poor cross that misses
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Page 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Newman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Page checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Page only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dennis Page is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page wants to clinch
and Newman counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Page.
Newman throws a leg kick but Page sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Page has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Newman.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Newman.
Newman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Page under the eye.
Page throws a jab when Newman was well out of range.
Page cracks the inside of Newman's front leg.
Newman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Newman misses with an uppercut. Page saw that one coming.
Newman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Page.
Newman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Newman throws a body shot but no joy.
Newman backing away here, and Page unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Newman throws a poor cross that misses
and Page counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dennis Page will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Newman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newman gets a clinch.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Page.
Newman working hard to break the clinch.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Newman controls his hands.
Newman letting Page take a breather here.
Newman tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Page.
Page lands with a right to the head.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page lands with a left to the head.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
Newman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newman's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newman.
Page misses with a body punch.
Newman misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Page creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Page blocking some punches.
Page softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Newman leaning against his opponent.
Page breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newman.
And Page responds with a good body kick, but Newman manages to step out the way in time.
Page takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Page uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Page throws a low kick, looking for Newman's leg but Newman calmly moves out of range.
Newman connects with a crisp jab.
Page throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Newman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page scores with a push kick.
Page throws a hook but Newman avoids it easily.
Newman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Page avoids it.
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newman throws a front kick aimed at Page's knee but Page avoids it well.
Newman is looking to slow Page down with leg kicks.
Page smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Page. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Page.
Page scores with a spinning back kick!
Page misses with a straight right.
Page throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunch! Newman slams his shin into Page's torso.
Page throws a body kick that misses.
Newman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Page displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Newman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page lands a right hook to the body.
Newman misses with a low kick.
Page moves forwards but Newman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Page wants to slow Newman down by chopping away at his legs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newman.
Newman tries to move into range but Page moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dennis Page seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Page counters with a leg kick.
Newman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Newman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Page keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page stuns Newman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newman looks for the body kick but Page saw that one coming.
Page takes one to the chin there.
Newman lands with a nice combination. Page backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page throws a lazy uppercut
and Newman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Page looks to land a left hand but Newman moved out of range nicely.
Page throws an overhand right that lands on Newman's shoulder, as Newman tries to avoid the shot.
Newman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Page misses with a looping left.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Newman.
Page throws a looping overhand right but Newman ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newman scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Newman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Page at a distance.
Page looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Newman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newman throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newman lands a nice hook to Page's body. Page takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target.
Newman throws out a loose jab but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newman fakes the leg kick and cracks Page in the body.
A shot to the liver by Newman. Beautiful body shot.
Page staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman connects with a body shot that sends Page's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Page.
Newman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Newman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Page.
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Page feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Page scores with a push kick.
Newman lands a leg kick that knocks Page off balance momentarily.
Newman cracks Page with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Newman looks to land a combination but Page avoids it well.
Page is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman scores with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Page throws the left hand but Newman avoids the punch easily.
Page lands a jab to Newman's midsection.
Newman ducks under a wild hook from Page.
Page thuds his shin into the meat of Newman's side.
Newman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Newman's corner calls for a 1-2. Newman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Newman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page tries to work over Newman's front leg with a kick but Newman checks it.
Page has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Newman.
Decent striking displayed by Page there.
Page misses with a double jab.
Newman moves in looking to clinch but Page pushes him off.
Newman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Newman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Page works the jab nicely.
Page misses with a jab to the body
and Newman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page cracks Newman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Page 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.
Page misses with a lunging right hand
and Newman counters with a stiff right hand.
Page throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Page tries to score with a low kick but Newman moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Newman misses the target.
Newman lands with a right hand.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newman.
Newman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Page momentarily.
Page is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newman checks a leg kick.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Newman finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Newman's head.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Newman clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Newman.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Page fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Newman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Page throws a nice looking combination but Newman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newman blocks a head kick by Page.
Newman moves out of range of the body kick.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newman throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Paul Newman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Newman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That kick from Newman tenderised Page's leg. Page is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Page blocks the low kick.
Newman moves away from the strike by Page.
Newman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Page's half guard.
Page is looking to improve his position.
Page is looking to control Newman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Page avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page regains full guard. Nicely done.
Page is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman wants to control from the top but Page keeps moving.
Newman looking to sit in guard and control but Page gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Page accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Newman trying to control the position.
Page stays in close to Newman's body and controls the position.
Newman wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment.
That's two 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.
Page is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Page misses with a combination
and Newman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Page lands a head shot.
Page lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch but Page swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Page checks a low kick from Newman.
Page wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Page throws the kick towards the body but Newman avoids it.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Page tries to land a front kick but Newman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Newman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Page stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman drops his hands momentarily and Page takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newman tries to score with a low kick but Page moves his leg out of the way.
Page throws a half hearted mid kick.
Page digs a good hook to Newman's body.
Nice defenses there by Newman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page throws a sloppy head kick
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newman scores with a nice strike.
Page throws a body shot but no joy.
Page thows a body kick. Newman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Page avoids the head kick by Newman.
Page tries a quick counter leg kick but Newman is wise to it.
Page missing with a left hand there. Newman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Page dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Newman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Page delivers a nice body kick.
Page digs a good hook to Newman's body.
A lazy body kick from Newman
letting Page counter with a right hand.
Page throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Page!
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Newman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Page lands a right hook to the body.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Page on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Page has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newman.
Newman moves out of range of the body kick.
Newman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Newman slips a jab from Page.
Newman tries to counter with a takedown but Page is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page misses with a straight left.
Newman cracks Page with an open hand slap.
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Page backs away, Newman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Page misses with a looping right.
Newman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Newman misses with a wild body shot.
Page swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
Newman lands a leg kick that knocks Page off balance momentarily.
Page is looking to slow Newman down with leg kicks.
Newman is looking to slow Page down with leg kicks.
Page keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Page is looking for the big counter here.
Newman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Page now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Page lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paul Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Newman drops an elbow to the side of Page's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page is trying to maintain the position but Newman is very close to passing his half guard.
Page is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Newman is staying active.
Page preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Newman is working for a submission of some sort.
Newman trying to control from half guard but Page is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Page is looking to improve his position.
Newman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Newman thows a huge punch but Page dodges it nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Newman.
Page scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Newman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Page tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Newman is able to avoid easily.
Newman moves into the clinch successfully.
Page blocks a body shot from Newman.
Newman blocks a body shot from Page.
Newman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Newman misses with the head strike.
Page pushes Newman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Page dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Newman struggles to land a body shot inside as Page controls his hands.
Newman prevents a body shot from Page.
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 Paul Newman.
I think Page 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Page! Dennis Page retains his featherweight title!
Dennis Page took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'WAR PIKEY'.
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