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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liquid Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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158 lbs
12 - 9 - 1 |
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153 lbs
33 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Liquid Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold throws the left hand but Belleville avoids the punch easily.
Gold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Belleville.
Belleville has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gold is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Belleville looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Belleville moves out of range easily.
Belleville looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick from Belleville lands but Gold takes it in his stride.
Gold jabs at Belleville's body.
Gold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gold slips a jab from Belleville.
Belleville misses with a hook
enabling Gold to counter with a crisp jab.
Gold looks to land a right hand but Belleville moved out of range.
Belleville lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gold's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold throws a head kick but Belleville moves out of range.
Belleville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gold.
Belleville doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gold steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Belleville. That one must have hurt.
Belleville throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville scores with a hook.
Belleville throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gold counters with a good low kick that Belleville was not able to check.
Belleville blocks a jab.
Belleville tries a quick counter leg kick but Gold is wise to it.
Belleville tries to work over Gold's front leg with a kick but Gold checks it.
Belleville lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belleville scores with a body shot.
Gold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Belleville lands a jab.
Gold looks to land a combination. Belleville sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Benjamin Belleville has been cut.
Gold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gold throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Belleville sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belleville.
Belleville fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belleville lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gold moves out of range of the body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gold.
Gold on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gold checks a leg kick.
Belleville throws out a loose jab but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belleville fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gold is out of range.
Gold swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belleville throws a sloppy head kick and Gold moves out of range easily.
Belleville swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Belleville takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gold slips under a jab.
Belleville scores with a jab to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gold.
Belleville misses with a low kick.
Belleville looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Belleville throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belleville throws a hook but Gold avoids it easily.
Gold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belleville misses with a left hand
and Gold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gold. Belleville does a little dance to reset his feet.
Belleville throws a low kick but Gold moves out of range easily.
Gold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Belleville misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belleville tries a head kick but it misses.
Belleville checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gold throws a jab when Belleville was well out of range.
Belleville is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gold misses with an uppercut. Belleville saw that one coming.
Belleville's corner calls for a 1-2. Belleville obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Belleville showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gold.
Belleville is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gold with a body shot.
Jab from Gold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belleville takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Belleville misses with a straight left.
Gold just misses with a punch to the body.
Gold jabs at Belleville's body.
Belleville throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gold feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belleville.
Belleville pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gold throws a push kick but Belleville slaps the foot to one side.
Nice jab there from Gold.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gold fakes the leg kick and cracks Belleville in the body.
Belleville throws a leg kick but Gold moved away.
The fighters circling - Belleville throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belleville throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Liquid Gold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Belleville's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gold lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belleville. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gold uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Belleville has time to react.
Gold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belleville.
Gold throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Gold misses.
Belleville looks to land a right hand but Gold moved out of range.
Gold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Belleville thuds a left hand into Gold's body.
Nice uppercut there from Belleville.
Belleville on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gold misses with a hook.
Gold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gold scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That has opened up Benjamin Belleville's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Belleville misses its intended target.
Gold blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Gold.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Gold misses.
Good leg kick by Gold there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Belleville scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gold in his tracks.
Belleville misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
Belleville pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gold is out of range and Belleville settles back down.
Belleville misses with a series of wild punches.
Gold avoids the head kick by Belleville.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Belleville.
Gold misses with the combination.
Belleville throws a poor cross that misses
and Gold counters with a two punch combo.
Gold throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Belleville takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Gold throws a leg kick which misses Belleville's front leg but catches the back leg as Belleville tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gold moves forwards but Belleville connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gold blocks a jab.
Belleville needs to keep his hands up - Gold had a free shot at his head there.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belleville checks a low kick from Gold.
A countering left hand to the body from Belleville misses.
Belleville moves away from the strike by Gold.
Belleville throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belleville drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gold throws a low kick, looking for Belleville's leg but Belleville calmly moves out of range.
Belleville will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Belleville throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gold to counter with a crisp jab.
Gold misses with a double jab.
Gold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belleville thuds his right hand into Gold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gold scores with the left hand. Belleville knows he should have avoided that one.
Gold throws a series of punches but Belleville moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Belleville on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Belleville lands with a kick to the ribs.
Belleville takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The cut above Benjamin Belleville's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Belleville throws out a loose jab but Gold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belleville takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
Gold jabs at Belleville's body.
Gold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belleville can pounce on him.
Gold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belleville throws a lazy uppercut
and Gold connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Gold throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Gold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belleville has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Belleville looks for the body kick but Gold saw that one coming.
Gold defending well as Belleville loads up on a big left hand.
Belleville pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gold was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gold checks a leg kick.
Belleville cracks the inside of Gold's front leg.
Belleville throws a right hand that Gold ducks under and follows up with a left that Gold also avoids with ease.
Belleville tries a low kick but Gold avoids it.
Belleville moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Belleville ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gold ducks under a wild hook from Belleville.
Belleville looks to throw the jab but Gold is out of range.
Belleville throws an overhand right that lands on Gold's shoulder, as Gold tries to avoid the shot.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Liquid Gold will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Belleville's cut.
That's time! Gold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gold connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Belleville momentarily.
Gold misses the jab.
Belleville tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick from Belleville misses
and Belleville takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belleville tries to score with a low kick but Gold moves his leg out of the way.
Belleville misses with a low kick.
Belleville lands a jab to Gold's midsection.
Belleville throws a low kick, looking for Gold's leg but Gold calmly moves out of range.
Gold is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gold moves away from the strike by Belleville.
A head kick misses from Belleville.
Gold fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Belleville.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleville dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gold. That did some damage!
Belleville connects with a leg kick. Gold looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Belleville uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gold.
Gold checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belleville tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gold.
Belleville misses with a leg kick.
Gold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belleville.
Belleville moves away from the strike by Gold.
Belleville throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gold.
Gold is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Belleville.
Gold cracks Belleville with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gold lands with a cross.
Belleville lands a head kick. Gold smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gold moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Gold.
Jab by Belleville.
Gold cracks Belleville with a good jab.
Gold looks to land a left hand but Belleville moved out of range nicely.
Gold misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belleville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gold.
Gold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belleville's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws out a loose jab but Belleville uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gold throws a low kick but Belleville moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Belleville on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gold throws a lazy uppercut
and Belleville counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Belleville as he checks the leg kick.
Gold throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belleville swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gold takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Belleville takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Belleville dips to his left and cracks Gold with an uppercut!
Gold is rocked!
Belleville works the jab nicely.
Oh Gold is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belleville on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benjamin Belleville's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Belleville throws a good cross that connects.
Gold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belleville.
Gold throws a series of punches but Belleville moves out of range.
Belleville checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belleville.
Gold takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gold looks to land a combination but Belleville avoids it well.
Gold misses with a head kick.
Belleville dodges the punch combination from Gold.
Gold fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Belleville is out of range.
Jab from Belleville.
Belleville throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belleville throws a shot from downtown. Gold moves away and avoids it.
Belleville misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Belleville.
Belleville throws a wild body kick that Gold sees coming a mile off.
Gold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin Belleville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gold seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold looks to score with a jab to the body but Belleville is just out of range.
Belleville throws a leg kick which misses Gold's front leg but catches the back leg as Gold tries to avoid it.
Belleville steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Belleville with the counter takedown but Gold avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Belleville there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gold throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Belleville dodges the punch combination from Gold.
Belleville throws a head kick that Gold semi-blocks.
Gold connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot by Gold.
Belleville connects with an inside leg kick.
Belleville lands with an uppercut that bounces Gold off the cage and back into range.
Gold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belleville connects with a body shot that sends Gold's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benjamin Belleville.
Well Gold has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Liquid Gold!
A victorious Liquid Gold thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins comes to the cage accompanied by Manny Pacquiao - Lalaban Ako . Edge is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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157 lbs
23 - 15 - 0 |
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153 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Edge!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Edge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopkins connects with a crisp jab.
Hopkins gets the takedown into side control.
Edge tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins working away.
Edge is looking for a sweep.
Hopkins working away.
Hopkins stands up and beckons Edge to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Edge is out of range.
Good leg kick by Edge there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Edge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edge scores with a jab to the head.
Edge's coach down at Heavy Metal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edge's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hopkins throws a series of punches but Edge avoids them all with ease.
Hopkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edge is trying to break the clinch but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Edge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edge backwards.
Edge can't find room to land a body shot as Hopkins controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edge.
Edge lands with a light punch inside.
Edge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Edge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edge works on Hopkins's body with a couple of short punches.
Edge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Hopkins works on Edge's body with a couple of short punches.
Edge blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Edge.
Edge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins prevents Edge from breaking the clinch.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Edge backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edge misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Edge avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Edge is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Edge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edge listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Edge.
Hopkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Edge slips under a jab.
Edge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hopkins controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edge prevents Hopkins from standing back up.
Hopkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopkins is concentrating on defense, preventing Edge from advancing position.
Edge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopkins's head.
Edge is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Edge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hopkins trying to get back to full guard but Edge takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Edge avoids the attempt from Hopkins to control.
Edge raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hopkins is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Edge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Edge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Edge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopkins moves away.
Hopkins defending well as Edge loads up on a big left hand.
Christian Edge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hopkins swings widly with a right hand
and Edge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edge misses with a hook.
Edge scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins instigates a clinch.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Hopkins.
Edge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edge wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hopkins has him pressed against the cage.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Edge.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edges head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edge misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edge lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Edge prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Hopkins.
Edge blocking some punches.
Edge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Hopkins on the inside.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Edges head.
Hopkins keeps control of Edge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vinny Hopkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Edge controls his hands.
Edge misses with some punches.
Edge struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Edge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins blocks a body shot from Edge.
Edge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Edge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins keeps control of Edge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edge throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Edge's head.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Edge avoids a kick to the body.
Edge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Edge misses.
Hopkins drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edge sprawls and moves away.
Edge works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hopkins.
Edge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edge is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Edge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Edge tries to get set, Hopkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Edge manages to avoid the attempt.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hopkins misses its intended target.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins tries to clinch there but Edge circles away.
Hopkins tests Edge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edge throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edge throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Edge throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Edge misses the jab.
Edge throws an overhand right that lands on Hopkins's shoulder, as Hopkins tries to avoid the shot.
Hopkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Edge just manages to avoid it.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Edge misses its intended target.
Hopkins cracks Edge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edge slips a jab from Hopkins.
Edge wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Hopkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins misses with a looping right.
Hopkins darts in and clinches Edge up against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Edge working hard to break the clinch.
Edge prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Edge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edge.
Hopkins misses with a looping left.
Edge misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vinny Hopkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hopkins instigates a clinch.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edge blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Edge has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hopkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hopkins is trying to get back to his feet but Edge has full control of the position and if anything, Hopkins has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edge is hanging on to Hopkins's back as he tries to escape.
Edge throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet.
Hopkins is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edge struggling to land strikes to the head as Hopkins covers up.
Hopkins covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Edge has the hooks in. Hopkins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hopkins manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Edge misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins instigates a clinch.
Hopkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Edge controls the action.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edge misses with a straight right.
Edge misses with a straight right.
Edge throws a leg kick but Hopkins checks it.
Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins clobbers Edge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christian Edge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Edge.
Edge lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Edge throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a right and a left that Edge avoids nicely.
Hopkins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edge under the eye.
Hopkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edge!
Vinny Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hopkins works to advance to full mount. Edge defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hopkins get's back to his feet.
Edge misses with a body shot.
Hopkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopkins misses with a straight right.
Vinny Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edge looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edge throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins checks a low kick from Edge.
Edge connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Edge persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edge.
Vinny Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Edge.
Edge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by Hopkins.
Hopkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Edge did well to prevent Hopkins getting side control.
Edge actively working from the bottom here.
Hopkins is taking a breather. Edge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins passes the guard and advances to mount!
Edge can't escape the position.
Edge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopkins controlling his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edge is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hopkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Hopkins!
A very excited looking Vinny Hopkins 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Romano Redz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes into a darkened arena with his song building. s.mouse - slap my elbow kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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190 lbs
28 - 23 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Romano Redz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redz blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
A short body shot lands from Cooper as the two fighters clinch.
Cooper lands a shot to the body.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooper pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Redz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redz blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Cooper.
Redz working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cooper throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redz.
Redz lands a hook that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Cooper told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Romano Redz has been cut.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Redz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Redz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Redz manages to break the clinch.
Redz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cooper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cooper tries to clinch up
and Redz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooper clinches with his opponent.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Redz controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cooper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Redz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cooper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Redz tries to circle away but Cooper has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redz.
Redz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cooper.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cooper just misses with a elbow thrown towards Redz's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redz has had enough of the clinch but Cooper keeps him there for the moment.
Redz avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Redz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Redz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooper drives through and clinches with Redz against the cage.
Redz manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Cooper misses
and Redz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooper keeps Redz at a distance using the push kick.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Redz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper instigates a clinch.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redz avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redz gets through Cooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redz's defenses.
Redz tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Redz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooper prevents Redz from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redz.
Redz avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Cooper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romano Redz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redz gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
Redz avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper lands an elbow inside.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Redz blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper lands a damaging elbow.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Redz dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redz dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
Redz misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
Redz tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redz avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
Redz is trying to break the clinch but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Cooper throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Cooper - that landed with a thud.
Redz jumps into guard, dragging Cooper to the mat.
Cooper controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Redz trying to control the position.
Cooper trying to control the position from guard on top but Redz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redz wants to sweep but no luck.
Redz is working an open guard so Cooper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Redz avoids the head kick by Cooper.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Redz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper darts in trying to clinch
and Redz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooper manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper closes the distance and pushes Redz back into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Cooper.
Redz blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Nice elbow from Cooper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redz.
Cooper working aggressively here.
Redz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Redz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redz lands with a right to the head.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
A short body shot lands from Cooper as the two fighters clinch.
Cooper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Redz's defenses.
Redz blocks the elbow strike.
Cooper controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redz blocks an elbow strike.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Redz blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cooper tries to work over Redz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooper throws an elbow that misses.
Redz blocks an elbow strike.
Redz blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Redz lands a nice uppercut.
Cooper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Redz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cooper is pushing Redz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Romano Redz's cut.
That's time! Redz'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!
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redz throwing a counter right hand but Cooper manages to avoid it.
Redz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper wants to clinch.
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Cooper closes the distance and pushes Redz back into the cage.
Cooper misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Cooper.
Redz lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Redz manages to break the clinch.
A jab lands there for Redz.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Redz is avoiding it.
Redz throwing a counter right hand but Cooper manages to avoid it.
Redz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redz shoots in looking for a takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl out of it but Redz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cooper has closed the distance and engaged Redz in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cooper.
Redz takes an elbow to the temple.
Cooper is trying to maintain a safe position but Redz gets an underhook and turns Cooper into the cage.
Redz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Redz misses with some punches.
Cooper lands with a right to the head.
Cooper looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike.
Cooper stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redz.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Redz blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redz takes an elbow to the temple.
Redz avoids the elbow strike from Cooper, against the cage.
A short right from Redz on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper is pressed up against the cage. Redz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cooper down to the mat. Cooper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Redz is avoiding it.
Redz tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redz successfully pulls guard.
Redz is trying to keep Cooper in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper stopping the sweep attempt from Redz.
Cooper wants to control from the top but Redz keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redz is on top in guard.
Redz slips nicely into half guard.
Cooper is trying to stand up here but Redz is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Redz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cooper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cooper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redz's back!
Cooper keeps control of the position as Redz tries to break free.
Cooper doesn't have the hooks in and Redz manages to turn into his guard.
Redz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charles Cooper.
I've got Cooper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Cooper!
After the fight, Charles Cooper was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by KoRn En Vivo Mtv. Maiden has chosen Wildfire in the streets as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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169 lbs
26 - 12 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Eddy Maiden!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar fails with the takedown
and Maiden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maiden throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Escobar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Maiden stops Escobar from passing to mount.
Maiden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Escobar.
Escobar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A lull in the action here.
Escobar working the ground and pound but Maiden is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maiden, who protects the arm well.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Maiden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Escobar trying to control the position but Maiden is working away.
Escobar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maiden is avoiding damage well.
Escobar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Escobar trying to control the position but Maiden is working away.
Escobar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maiden some visible discomfort.
Escobar trying to control the position but Maiden is working away.
Maiden prevents Escobar from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden defending against the ground and pound.
Maiden prevents Escobar from moving into mount.
Escobar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Escobar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maiden is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Escobar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Maiden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Maiden working over Escobar with some ground and pound. Escobar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Escobar looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maiden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Escobar actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maiden thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely.
Maiden is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Maiden there.
Escobar regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maiden with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maiden pushes down on Escobar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Escobar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Maiden is stalling here. Escobar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maiden seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Escobar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Escobar landing a few strikes.
Escobar scores with punches from side control.
Escobar is trying to ground and pound but Maiden uses the momentary lack of control by Escobar to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maiden wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maiden takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maiden manages to avoid it.
Escobar throws a jab when Maiden was well out of range.
Maiden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maiden.
Escobar rushes Maiden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maiden can do to turn this around?
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar prevents Maiden from breaking the clinch.
Maiden is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks.
Escobar looking to slow down the pace here.
Escobar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden breaks the clinch.
Maiden misses with a body punch
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar with a jab.
Escobar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maiden!
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!
An elbow from Escobar crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Maiden's face as Escobar controls the position.
Escobar trying to control the position but Maiden is working away.
Maiden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Escobar.
Escobar taking a breather here.
Maiden is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Maiden wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Maiden prevents Escobar from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maiden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Escobar is trying to maintain the position but Maiden is very close to passing his half guard.
Maiden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maiden passes to side control.
Maiden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maiden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maiden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Escobar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maiden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maiden.
Escobar trying to control but Maiden postures up.
Maiden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.
Maiden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Maiden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maiden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maiden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar can't keep his opponent in guard - Maiden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Escobar wants to control but Maiden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maiden slips a nice elbow through Escobar's hands, connecting with Escobar's forehead.
Escobar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maiden.
Escobar gets full guard.
Maiden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar working for a triangle but Maiden defends it easily.
Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maiden cracks Escobar with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
A slow jab from Maiden misses its intended target.
Escobar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escobar.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escobar as he avoids it easily.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Maiden.
Maiden thuds his right hand into Escobar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar lands with a good body shot.
Maiden ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Maiden throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maiden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maiden gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar tries to work over Maiden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maiden backwards.
Maiden has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment.
Maiden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Escobar pulls guard effortlessly.
Maiden trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maiden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maiden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maiden stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Maiden postures up.
Maiden scoring with some ground and pound.
Escobar has his foot on Maiden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maiden works his way back into a safe position though.
Maiden throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maiden with a nice head shot there.
Maiden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Maiden scoring with some ground and pound.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maiden tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Maiden looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Maiden is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar content to stall in guard here.
Escobar trying to control but Maiden is working from the bottom.
Maiden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eddy Maiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Maiden controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maiden misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maiden throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maiden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar shoots for a double leg takedown but Maiden sprawls well. He's pushed Escobar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Maiden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maiden throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Maiden swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.
Maiden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maiden scores with a hook.
Maiden moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Maiden circles away.
Maiden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escobar.
Maiden wants to slow Escobar down by chopping away at his legs.
Maiden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escobar sprawls well. Escobar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maiden gets slowly back to his feet.
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 Pablo Escobar.
Well Escobar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!
Pablo Escobar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez's entrance music is Accept's Balls To The Wall. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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40
222 lbs
33 - 21 - 0 |
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29
205 lbs
11 - 6 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Winston Hughes!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hughes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velasquez. That did some damage!
Velasquez throws a sloppy head kick and Hughes moves out of range easily.
Velasquez throws a low kick but Hughes moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Hughes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Juan Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez slips a straight right by Hughes.
Hughes blocks a head kick by Velasquez.
Hughes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes scores with a leg kick.
Velasquez rushes Hughes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Velasquez.
Hughes lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez darts in and clinches Hughes up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Velasquez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Velasquez.
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Hughes lands a jab.
Velasquez throws a leg kick
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velasquez is rocked!
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses
and Hughes counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Velasquez out cold! What a finish! Hughes is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Hughes!
Winston Hughes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ho ho! Silly commoner.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aribert Heim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fuckin Problem. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aribert Heim!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heim misses with a looping right.
Preston 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.
Preston takes the fight into the clinch.
Preston putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heim in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Preston.
Heim is looking for a takedown.
Preston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Preston tries to throw a body punch but Heim avoids it by throwing Preston back against the cage.
Preston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Heim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Preston digs a right hand underneath Heim's ribcage. Heim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heim struggles to land a body shot inside as Preston controls his hands.
Heim lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Preston.
Heim working aggressively here.
Preston blocking some punches.
Heim swings wildly with an uppercut but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Preston pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston wants to clinch up but Heim keeps it at a distance.
Heim misses with a body shot
and Preston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heim misses with a wild body shot.
Heim has closed the distance and engaged Preston in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Preston.
Heim leaning his opponent against the cage.
Heim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Heim tries to score a body lock takedown but Preston shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aiden Preston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aribert Heim.
Heim misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Preston.
A short left from Preston.
Heim misses with some punches.
A short right from Heim on the inside.
Heim working aggressively here.
Heim tries to work over Preston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Preston lands a right hand.
Preston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Preston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Heim scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Preston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Preston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Heim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Preston missing with knees to the body.
Heim lands a nice uppercut.
Preston pushes off an throws an elbow but Heim leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Heim avoiding damage as Preston throws knees to the body.
Preston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heim avoids it.
Heim blocks an elbow strike from Preston.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heim.
Heim swings wildly with an uppercut but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Preston tries to land knees in the clinch but Heim avoids the damage to the body.
Preston blocks a body shot from Heim.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Preston unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Heim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Preston backwards.
Heim tries to break the clinch but Preston is controlling the position.
Heim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prestons head.
Preston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heim has a couple of punches blocked by Preston.
Preston blocks an uppercut.
Heim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Preston throws a knee to the head but misses.
Preston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Heim misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Preston.
A short left from Preston.
Heim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Preston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heims head.
Heim lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heim misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Preston.
Heim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heim digs a right hand into Preston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Preston's gas tank.
Heim takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Heim fails to land.
Heim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Preston.
Preston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Heim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Preston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Preston throws a head punch that misses.
Preston lands a nice shot to the body.
Heim lands an uppercut.
Heim misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Preston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Preston.
Preston scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Preston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Heim is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Preston Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Heim is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aiden Preston!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aiden Preston thanked Milwaukee's Best Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Spectre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spectre has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
177 lbs
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30
175 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Nada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serge Spectre!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Spectre.
A jab from Nada misses.
Nada takes a swing at Spectre's ribcage but misses.
Nada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spectre was well out of range. Poor timing from Nada.
Nada catches Spectre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spectre.
Spectre slips a jab from Nada.
Spectre cracks Nada with a good jab.
Nada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Serge Spectre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spectre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spectre defending well as Nada loads up on a big left hand.
Nada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nada misses with a body shot.
Spectre lands a body shot.
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!
Nada looks to score with a jab to the body but Spectre is just out of range.
Nada throws a hook to the side of Spectre's head but Spectre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nada moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada misses with a wild body shot.
Spectre throws out a counter right but Nada avoids it with no problem.
Frank Nada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spectre scores with a punch to the head.
Spectre throws out a loose jab but Nada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nada scores with a jab.
Nada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nada misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Nada misses.
Spectre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nada moves forwards but Spectre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spectre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nada slips under a jab from Spectre.
Nada is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Spectre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nada connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spectre. Spectre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spectre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spectre shoots and misses
and Nada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada lands a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Spectre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nada doesn't seem phased though.
Nada misses with a looping left.
Nada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spectre misses with a looping left.
Nada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spectre.
Spectre with a nice cross.
Spectre lands a body shot.
Spectre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spectre misses with a wild body shot.
Nada gets a clinch.
Spectre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spectre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spectre lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nada is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada blocks a body shot from Spectre.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nada.
Spectre misses with some punches.
Spectre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spectre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nada's elbow.
Spectre misses with the head strike.
A short left from Spectre.
A right hook to the body lands for Spectre.
Spectre blocks a body shot from Nada.
Spectre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nada backwards.
A hook to the body from Spectre.
Spectre blocking some punches.
Spectre managing to block the knees to the body from Nada.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spectre misses with some punches.
Spectre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spectre gets through Nada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spectre lands a body punch.
Spectre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Spectre.
Spectre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nada misses with a body shot.
Spectre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nada defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Spectre both land. Nice combination.
Oh Nada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spectre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spectre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nada misses the jab.
Nada seems to have got his legs back now.
Spectre lands a jab to Nada's midsection.
Nada slips a jab from Spectre.
A big left from Spectre misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spectre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nada was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Nada misses.
Spectre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spectre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Spectre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spectre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nada throwing a counter right hand but Spectre manages to avoid it.
Spectre misses the jab.
Nada appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spectre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spectre has time to react.
Nada just misses with a punch to the body.
Spectre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nada moves away.
Nada throws an overhand right that lands on Spectre's shoulder, as Spectre tries to avoid the shot.
Nada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spectre misses with an uppercut.
Spectre throws out a loose jab but Nada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nada misses with a hook
and Spectre counters with a straight right hand.
Spectre tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nada swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spectre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spectre throws a jab but it's blocked by Nada.
Nada throws an off balance right hand
and Spectre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nada tries to clinch up but Spectre circles away and keeps his distance.
Spectre throws the left hand but Nada avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada throws out a leg kick but Spectre moves out of range and Nada only half commits.
Nada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spectre looks to land a combination but Nada avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Nada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spectre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Spectre misses the target.
Spectre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spectre misses with a double jab.
Spectre scores with the left hand. Nada knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Spectre.
Spectre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nada.
Spectre misses with a wild body shot.
Nada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spectre doesn't seem bothered though.
Nada lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spectre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spectre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spectre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Nada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nada connects with a looping right hand.
Nada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spectre.
Spectre lands a jab.
Spectre gets the takedown into side control.
Nada manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Spectre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nada defending well though.
Spectre working Nada over with strikes.
Spectre looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada is trying to maintain the position but Spectre is very close to passing his half guard.
Spectre lands strikes from half guard.
Spectre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spectre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spectre thows a huge punch but Nada dodges it nicely.
Nada manages to get to full guard.
Spectre trying to control the position from guard on top but Nada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nada holds on and takes a little breather.
Spectre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spectre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Spectre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spectre scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spectre's hands.
Nada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spectre doesn't seem bothered though.
Spectre with a hook.
Spectre swings for the body but Nada moves out of range.
Spectre throws a jab but it's blocked by Nada.
Nada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spectre's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Nada. That snapped Spectre's head back.
Spectre throws a right hand that Nada ducks under and follows up with a left that Nada also avoids with ease.
Spectre throws a jab but it's blocked by Nada.
Spectre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nada misses with a straight right.
Spectre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nada avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nada lands a jab to the head.
Nada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spectre lands a jab to the nose.
Nada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spectre slips under a jab from Nada.
Nada throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Spectre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nada manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nada throws a punch but it's blocked by Spectre.
Spectre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada misses with an uppercut
and Spectre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nada avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spectre.
Nada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spectre trying to control from half guard but Nada is working away.
Nada tries to roll over but Spectre keeps him under control.
Spectre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nada is refusing to be controlled, as Spectre sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada is looking to control Spectre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nada avoid being mounted?
Spectre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spectre takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nada wants to sweep but Spectre has passed to side control!
Spectre moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spectre is looking to take a break and control but Nada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nada tries to buck Spectre off but Spectre is having none of it.
Spectre in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nada takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serge Spectre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spectre 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Spectre!
After the fight, Serge Spectre was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linkin Portier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden comes into the arena with Feiticeira by Deftones blaring out of the sound system. Linkin Portier has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 28 - 1, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Linkin Portier!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marsden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marsden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Portier connects with a single shot there.
Marsden walks into a stiff left hand from Portier.
Marsden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Portier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Portier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marsden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Portier.
Marsden throws a body shot but no joy.
Linkin Portier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Portier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Portier circles away quickly and effectively.
Portier throws out a counter right but Marsden avoids it with no problem.
Portier wants to slow Marsden down by chopping away at his legs.
Portier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Portier has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Portier throws a leg kick
and Marsden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marsden tries to free his leg and advance position but Portier is retaining full guard.
Marsden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marsden lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier trying to keep a closed guard but Marsden is proving a slippery customer.
Portier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsden is one step ahead there.
Portier pulls Marsden in close to prevent any damage.
Marsden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marsden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marsden preventing the sweep.
Marsden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Portier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marsden pushes down on Portier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Portier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marsden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marsden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Portier keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Marsden connects with a nice short shot to Portier's temple.
Marsden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marsden drops an elbow to the side of Portier's head.
Portier tries to roll over but Marsden keeps him under control.
Marsden wants to take a breather but Portier is having none of it.
Portier keeping control of the position.
Marsden is trying to control the action in half guard but Portier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marsden is pressing down on Portier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Portier is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Portier is looking to control Marsden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Portier avoid being mounted?
Marsden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marsden working over Portier with some ground and pound. Portier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Portier is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marsden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marsden's back!
Portier keeps control of the position as Marsden tries to break free.
Portier has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Marsden's body.
Marsden tries to roll but Portier sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden manages to reverse the position and now he's in Portier's guard. Nice work there by Marsden.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Portier keeps moving.
Marsden sitting in guard here, content to control.
Portier looking for a sweep. Not yet Portier, not yet.
Portier pulls Marsden in close to prevent any damage.
Portier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Marsden distracts Portier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 Brandon Marsden will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A good leg kick by Portier.
Marsden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Portier doesn't seem bothered though.
Marsden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Portier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Linkin Portier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Portier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Portier sizes up Marsden with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Portier throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
Marsden needs to keep his hands up - Portier had a free shot at his head there.
Portier connects with a leg kick. Marsden looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Portier takes the fight into the clinch.
Marsden misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Portier misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Portier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Portier lands with a short shot to the head.
Marsden fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Portier lands with a left to the head.
Marsden misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Portier.
Portier misses with a punch on the inside.
Marsden presses Portier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Portier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden wants a takedown but no success here.
Portier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden blocks a body shot from Portier.
Marsden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Portier's elbow.
Marsden working aggressively here.
Marsden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Portier is keeping busy.
Marsden looking to slow down the pace here.
Maybe Marsden would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Marsden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Portier throws a punch but it's blocked by Marsden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Portier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Portier misses with the head strike.
Portier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Portier tries to throw a body punch but Marsden avoids it by throwing Portier back against the cage.
Portier scores with a shot to the side of Marsden's head.
Linkin Portier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Portier.
Portier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marsden backwards.
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!
Portier lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Portier.
Marsden can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Marsden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden wants a takedown but no success here.
Portier lands a right hand.
Marsden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden prevents a body shot from Portier.
Marsden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Portier.
Portier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marsden successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marsden is working hard here to advance position.
Marsden lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Portier seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Portier looking for a sweep. Not yet Portier, not yet.
Marsden being controlled here momentarily.
Portier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Portier preventing the sweep.
Marsden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Portier's guard.
Marsden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marsden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marsden being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Linkin Portier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Portier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Portier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Brandon Marsden has been cut.
Portier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marsden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Portiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Portier throws a series of punches but Marsden avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marsden.
Both fighters circling a little - Portier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marsden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Portier finds it's way through Marsden's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Marsden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Portier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Portier slips under a jab.
Portier tries to counter with a clinch but Marsden shakes him off and moves away.
Portier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marsden lands a really nice looking cross but Portier seems unphased.
Marsden swats away the attempt to clinch by Portier.
Marsden attempts a counter takedown but Portier avoids it well and moves away.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden throws a body punch but Portier moves out of range.
Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portier.
Marsden defending well as Portier loads up on a big left hand.
Portier displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portier! But no joy.
Portier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Portier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marsden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Portier misses with a straight right.
Portier throws a series of punches but Marsden avoids them all with ease.
Marsden appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marsden takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marsden throws a body punch but Portier moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Portier.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Portier doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marsden throws out a leg kick but Portier moves out of range and Marsden only half commits.
Marsden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Portier misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portier is looking to slow Marsden down with leg kicks.
Marsden lands a really nice looking cross but Portier seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Portier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portier misses with a wild combination.
Marsden takes one to the side of the head.
Marsden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Portier slips under a jab.
Portier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Portier misses with a looping left.
Portier throws a one two combo.
Portier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Linkin Portier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden misses the target.
Portier tries to bum rush Marsden with a series of wild strikes but Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marsden lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Portier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Portier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Portier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Portier slips a jab and a cross from Marsden.
Portier looks to land a combination but Marsden avoids it well.
Portier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Marsden tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portier moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
Portier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
Marsden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Marsden as he checks the leg kick.
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Portier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Portier misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marsden counters with a head kick. That will keep Portier thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Marsden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Portier misses with a combination
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Portier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Marsden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marsden.
Marsden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marsden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Portier.
Marsden thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Portier if he has to take too many more of those.
Marsden tests Portier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marsden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marsden lands a head shot.
Portier throws a combination that misses
and Marsden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Portier thinking.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Marsden defending well as Portier loads up on a big left hand.
Portier misses with a looping left.
Marsden fires out a quick counter leg kick but Portier just manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsden lands with a straight right. Portier didn't see that one coming.
Marsden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Portier. That did some damage!
Portier fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marsden is out of range.
Portier misses with a straight left.
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 Brandon Marsden.
I think Marsden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Marsden!
Brandon Marsden took some time post fight to say the following; 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Heisman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Ludacris - Get Back as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Heisman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Heisman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Heisman.
Heisman manages to break the clinch.
Heisman clinches.
Heisman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heisman misses with a leg kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Heisman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heisman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heisman wants to clinch.
Heisman misses the jab.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heisman clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Heisman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heisman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones throws a right and a left that Heisman avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves away from the strike by Heisman.
A countering left hand to the body from Jones misses.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heisman. Heisman obviously looking to wear him down.
Heisman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heisman misses with a low kick.
Heisman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heisman tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Heisman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heisman forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Heisman misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Heisman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Heisman wants to stall.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Heisman has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heisman's elbow.
I was talking to Heisman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heisman is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heisman stalling.
Heisman breaks the clinch.
Heisman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heisman scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones tries to land a body kick
and Heisman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Heisman.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heisman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heisman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jones will feel that in the morning.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heisman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heisman lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisman thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Heisman moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Heisman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Heisman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Heisman throws a body shot but no joy.
Heisman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heisman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Heisman throws out a powerful jab.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heisman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Heisman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisman tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Heisman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a head kick but Heisman moves out of range.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heisman manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heisman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heisman circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Heisman.
A jab from Jones misses.
Heisman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jones tries to move into range but Heisman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Heisman misses with a wild combination.
Heisman scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Heisman dominated that round.
That's time! Heisman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones moves out of range as Heisman strikes.
Heisman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
TJ Heisman is winning the standup battle so far.
Heisman lands with a shot to the body.
Heisman scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Heisman.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Heisman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heisman looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heisman moves into range and connects with a jab.
A combination from Heisman does no damage.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heisman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heisman avoids the body shot from Jones.
Heisman blocks a head kick by Jones.
Heisman moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones presses Heisman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones lands a body punch.
Heisman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heisman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
Heisman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
TJ Heisman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones tries to clinch but Heisman is having none of it.
Jones keeps Heisman at a distance using the push kick.
Heisman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heisman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones walks into a straight right hand from Heisman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heisman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisman avoids a kick to the body.
Heisman tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heisman.
Heisman takes one to the chin there.
Heisman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
TJ Heisman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Heisman doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Heisman off balance momentarily.
Heisman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Heisman throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Heisman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heisman tries to land a body kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heisman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Heisman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Heisman moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heisman has managed to clinch.
Heisman blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heisman can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Heisman stumbling back into the cage.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heisman. Heisman obviously looking to wear him down.
Heisman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones cracks Heisman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Heisman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heisman has managed to clinch.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heisman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heisman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Heisman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Heisman.
Jones jabs Heisman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Heisman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heisman tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones pushes Heisman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Heisman blocks a head kick by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jones 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!
Heisman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heisman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heisman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones thuds his right hand into Heisman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Heisman tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Heisman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like TJ Heisman 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!
Heisman scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Jones tenderised Heisman's leg. Heisman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heisman moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Heisman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heisman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heisman rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heisman manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Heisman is out of range.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heisman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heisman tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisman has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Heisman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Heisman moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Heisman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
A counter left hand to the body from Heisman misses its target.
Heisman lands a front kick.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Heisman's shoulder, as Heisman tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Heisman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Heisman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jones. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Heisman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Heisman misses with a body kick.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Jones tenderised Heisman's leg. Heisman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Heisman is out of range.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heisman seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Heisman moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Heisman throws a combination that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heisman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heisman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heisman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Heisman back into the cage.
Heisman stalling the fight.
Heisman controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Heisman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heisman misses with the head strike.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heisman tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
TJ Heisman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heisman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones working aggressively here.
Heisman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heisman landing knees to the body.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heisman.
Heisman managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Heisman fails to land.
Heisman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heisman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Heisman scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Heisman controls his hands.
Heisman lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Heisman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heisman misses with some punches.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heisman tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Heisman wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Jones!
Jack Jones 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenta Kobashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simba Burns Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns Jr has chosen Thuggish Ruggish Bone as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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202 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenta Kobashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Simba Burns Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr throws out a counter right but Kobashi avoids it with no problem.
Kobashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kobashi.
Kobashi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kobashi.
Burns Jr misses with the body kick
and Kobashi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Kobashi avoids the punch easily.
Kobashi blocks a jab.
Kobashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burns Jr.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the head.
Burns Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kobashi ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burns Jr.
Kobashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Kobashi.
Kobashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Kobashi moved away.
Kobashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kobashi throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kobashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burns Jr looks to land a left hand but Kobashi moved out of range nicely.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr slips under a jab.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick but Kobashi checks it.
Kobashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Burns Jr moves out of range as Kobashi throws a body kick.
Kobashi throws a solid leg kick but Burns Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kobashi.
Kobashi slips a straight right by Burns Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Burns Jr misses
and Kobashi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Burns Jr's knee momentarily.
Kobashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Kobashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kobashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Burns Jr.
And Kobashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Burns Jr blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kobashi blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr cracks Kobashi with an open hand slap.
Kobashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns Jr tries to work over Kobashi's front leg with a kick but Kobashi checks it.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kobashi checks it well.
Kobashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Kobashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burns Jr is looking to slow Kobashi down with leg kicks.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns Jr is able to avoid easily.
Kobashi is looking to chop away at Burns Jr's legs.
Kobashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns Jr feints a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
Kobashi takes a swing at Burns Jr's ribcage but misses.
Kobashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kobashi lands a jab to the nose.
Kobashi throws a shot from downtown. Burns Jr moves away and avoids it.
Kobashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kobashi throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Kobashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Kobashi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burns Jr.
Kobashi throws a hook to the side of Burns Jr's head but Burns Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi is looking to score with low kicks.
Burns Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi counters with a straight right hand.
Burns Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kobashi.
Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick.
Kobashi checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr tries to land a leg kick but Kobashi saw it coming and moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kobashi misses its target.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr misses with an uppercut.
Kobashi checks the leg kick.
It looked like Kobashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burns Jr blocks a head kick by Kobashi.
The crowd cheers as Burns Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kobashi doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burns Jr tries to work over Kobashi's front leg with a kick but Kobashi checks it.
Kobashi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kobashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kobashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burns Jr manages to avoid it.
Good work by Burns Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Kobashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Burns Jr avoided it.
Simba Burns Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burns Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Kobashi should have avoided that one.
Kobashi moves out of range as Burns Jr strikes.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Kobashi connects with a high kick.
Burns Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kobashi on the side of the head.
Kobashi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burns Jr.
Kobashi misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
Kobashi tries a low kick but Burns Jr avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi checks a low kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kobashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of Kobashi's head but Kobashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kobashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
A low kick from Kobashi is predictable there
and Burns Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kobashi moves out of range as Burns Jr throws a body kick.
Kobashi scores with a jab.
Kobashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Kobashi.
That kick from Burns Jr tenderised Kobashi's leg. Kobashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kobashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobashi tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Burns Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a nice body shot.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
Kobashi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws a hook but Kobashi avoids it easily.
Kobashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns Jr is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a looping overhand right but Burns Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Kobashi throws a leg kick which misses Burns Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Burns Jr tries to avoid it.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Burns Jr slips a jab and a cross from Kobashi.
Burns Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burns Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kobashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobashi tries to avoid it.
Kobashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Burns Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Burns Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Burns Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr staying out of range there.
Kobashi throws a head kick but Burns Jr moves out of range.
Kobashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kobashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a body kick.
Burns Jr scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Burns Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kobashi doesn't seem phased though.
Kobashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burns Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Kobashi slips under a jab.
Burns Jr misses with a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Burns Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Burns Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Kobashi misses with a wild body shot.
Kobashi blocks a leg kick.
Kobashi throws a sloppy head kick and Burns Jr moves out of range easily.
Burns Jr misses with a looping left.
Kobashi moves away from the strike by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Kobashi blocks the leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a right hand
and Kobashi counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simba Burns Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kobashi counters with a nice kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kobashi!
Burns Jr tries a low kick but Kobashi avoids it.
Burns Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kobashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns Jr checks it well.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kobashi connects with a leg kick. Burns Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kobashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns Jr. That did some damage!
Kobashi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kobashi throws a push kick but Burns Jr slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns Jr. That did some damage!
Kobashi misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kobashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burns Jr avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws a looping overhand right but Kobashi ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Kobashi
and Burns Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns Jr wants to slow Kobashi down by chopping away at his legs.
Burns Jr checks a low kick from Kobashi.
Burns Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Kobashi.
Burns Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kobashi lands a body shot.
Burns Jr motions for Kobashi to come forward. Burns Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kobashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns Jr slips a straight right by Kobashi.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
Burns Jr feints and then cracks Kobashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kobashi down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kobashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kobashi.
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!
Kobashi scores with a jab.
Kobashi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns Jr.
Kobashi throws a head kick that misses.
Burns Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kobashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with an uppercut. Burns Jr saw that one coming.
Kobashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
Kobashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Kobashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns Jr.
Kobashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr connects with a leg kick. Kobashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kobashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Good work by Burns Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Burns Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kobashi.
Burns Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr lands a jab to the head.
Burns Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kobashi can pounce on him.
Kobashi misses with a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kobashi. Kobashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Burns Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kobashi misses with a looping right.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr thumps Kobashi with a low kick.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kobashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kobashi throws out a loose jab but Burns Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burns Jr dodges the punch combination from Kobashi.
Kobashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kobashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns Jr.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kobashi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns Jr - the referee stops the clock and Kobashi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns Jr. Kobashi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kobashi throws out a leg kick but Burns Jr moves out of range and Kobashi only half commits.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kenta Kobashi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Burns Jr checks it.
Burns Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kobashi.
Burns Jr throws a solid leg kick but Kobashi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns Jr.
Kobashi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick
and Kobashi counters with a leg kick.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Kobashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kobashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns Jr is looking to chop away at Kobashi's legs.
Kobashi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr tries to land a body kick
and Kobashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Kobashi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Burns Jr off the cage and back into range.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
Jab by Burns Jr.
Kobashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kobashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Burns Jr misses the target.
Kobashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kobashi throws an off balance right hand
and Burns Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Kobashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobashi throws the kick towards the body but Burns Jr avoids it.
Kobashi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kobashi throws a hook but Burns Jr blocks it.
Kobashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kobashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kobashi tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Kobashi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns Jr. Burns Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Kobashi walks into a straight right hand from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kobashi. Kobashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Burns Jr misses with a looping left.
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kobashi is looking to counter with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kobashi.
Kobashi misses with a kick to the body.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Kobashi's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Kobashi misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns Jr.
Burns Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range and Burns Jr settles back down.
Kobashi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Burns Jr avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kobashi checks a leg kick.
Kobashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Burns Jr. That's going to slow Kobashi down.
Kobashi throws out a leg kick but Burns Jr moves out of range and Kobashi only half commits.
Burns Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kobashi checks it well.
Kobashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Burns Jr.
And Kobashi counters with a quick kick to the body but Burns Jr blocks it.
Burns Jr throws a hook to the side of Kobashi's head but Kobashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobashi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
Kobashi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kobashi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kobashi scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws the left hand but Kobashi avoids the punch easily.
Kobashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kobashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns Jr.
Kobashi backing away here, and Burns Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Burns Jr avoids the body shot from Kobashi.
Kobashi throws a leg kick
and Burns Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Burns Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
A jab from Burns Jr misses.
Kobashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Burns Jr misses.
It looked like Kobashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Burns Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kobashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters circling a little - Kobashi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simba Burns Jr dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Burns Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kobashi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burns Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Kobashi misses with a straight left.
Burns Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kobashi's calf.
Kobashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns Jr.
Burns Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns Jr cracks the inside of Kobashi's front leg.
Kobashi scores with a jab.
A good leg kick by Kobashi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burns Jr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns Jr, right into the meat.
Kobashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Burns Jr appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burns Jr misses with a low kick.
Burns Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kobashi walks into a straight right hand from Burns Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Burns Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kobashi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kobashi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kobashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burns Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kobashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kobashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Burns Jr misses with a body kick.
That kick from Kobashi tenderised Burns Jr's leg. Burns Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Burns Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kobashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns Jr lands a front kick.
Kobashi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Burns Jr blocks the low kick.
Burns Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Kobashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burns Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Burns Jr wants to land a leg kick but Kobashi is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns Jr throws a wild body kick that Kobashi sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns Jr.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kobashi.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns Jr.
Burns Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kobashi's sensitive parts.
Kobashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kobashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kobashi throws a leg kick but Burns Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burns Jr checks a leg kick.
Kobashi throws the left hand but Burns Jr avoids the punch easily.
Burns Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobashi.
Kobashi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kobashi in his tracks.
Kobashi moves forwards but Burns Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns Jr throws a leg kick which misses Kobashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kobashi tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobashi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kobashi. Burns Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kobashi throws an overhand right that lands on Burns Jr's shoulder, as Burns Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Kobashi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burns Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
A low kick from Burns Jr is predictable there
and Kobashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burns Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simba Burns Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kobashi.
Kobashi blocks the body kick.
Burns Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kobashi. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenta Kobashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns Jr drops his hands momentarily and Kobashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burns Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burns Jr throws out a leg kick but Kobashi moves out of range and Burns Jr only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Kobashi misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Kobashi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kobashi.
Kobashi loads up on a big right hand but Burns Jr slips the punch.
Burns Jr thuds his right hand into Kobashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kobashi moves out of range of the body kick from Burns Jr.
Kobashi quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Burns Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Kobashi off balance momentarily.
Burns Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Kobashi.
A big right from Kobashi misses.
Burns Jr throws out a counter right but Kobashi avoids it with no problem.
Burns Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Burns Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kobashi.
Burns Jr blocks a jab.
Kobashi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burns Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Kobashi seems unphased.
Burns Jr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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 Kenta Kobashi.
Well Burns Jr 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Simba Burns Jr!
Simba Burns Jr is the new middleweight champion!
Simba Burns Jr took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Don't let the light skin fool ya, I will fuck you up. 43 and still going strong as Undisputed CEC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!!!!'.
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