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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ikerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade comes to the cage accompanied by The Bleeding. Ikerson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hopesfall - Andromeda kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Morgan Wade has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Morgan Wade seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Morgan Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Ikerson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ikerson throws a head kick that misses
and Wade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ikerson's knee momentarily.
We've been told by Wade's head coaches at The Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wade scores with a body shot.
Ikerson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wade counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wade is looking to slow Ikerson down with leg kicks.
Ikerson avoids the head kick by Wade.
Wade throws a leg kick which misses Ikerson's front leg but catches the back leg as Ikerson tries to avoid it.
Wade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ikerson clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ikerson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wade is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ikerson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ikerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Ikerson blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade throws a lazy head kick
and Wade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ikerson is looking to slow Wade down with leg kicks.
Ikerson misses with a head kick.
Wade throws a leg kick that misses.
Ikerson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wade.
Ikerson throws a series of punches but Wade avoids them all with ease.
Ikerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wade lands a body shot.
Wade checks a low kick from Ikerson.
Ikerson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wade misses with a low kick as Ikerson jumps back.
Wade misses with a kick to the body
and Ikerson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wade throws out a leg kick but Ikerson moves out of range and Wade only half commits.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wade, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikerson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ikerson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ikerson looks to land a body kick but Wade moved away.
Wade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ikerson dips to his left and cracks Wade with an uppercut!
Ikerson misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ikerson.
Wade lands a head shot.
Ikerson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ikerson throws a right and a left that Wade avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Wade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ikerson ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Wade pushes Ikerson away with a front kick.
Ikerson connects with a right hand. Wade shakes it off.
Ikerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wade was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Wade.
Ikerson blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Ikerson blocks the low kick.
Ikerson wants to clinch up but Wade keeps it at a distance.
Ikerson thows a body kick. Wade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ikerson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wade misses the jab.
Ikerson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wade motions for Ikerson to come forward. Wade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ikerson takes a step back to recover.
Wade throws a hook but Ikerson avoids it easily.
Wade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ikerson throws a sloppy head kick and Wade moves out of range easily.
Ikerson needs to keep his hands up - Wade had a free shot at his head there.
Ikerson scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ikerson's sensitive parts.
Ikerson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ikerson to score with a decent uppercut.
Ikerson throws a leg kick
and Wade counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from Ikerson misses
and Wade finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wade.
Ikerson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ikerson is rocked!
Ikerson throws a lazy head kick
and Wade counters with a nice leg kick.
Wade misses with a body kick.
Ikerson throws an off balance right hand
and Wade scores with a counter punch that sends Ikerson to the canvas! Wade smells blood - he's punishing Ikerson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Ikerson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morgan Wade!
During a confident post fight interview, Morgan Wade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Domnall O Carroll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charley Hokolazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hokolazu has chosen Dog Eat Dog - no fronts as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charley Hokolazu enters the cage!
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190 lbs
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188 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Domnall O Carroll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charley Hokolazu!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hokolazu goes for a double leg but O Carroll avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Carroll continues to drive forward.
O Carroll misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Hokolazu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Carroll delivers a nice body kick.
Hokolazu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O Carroll tests Hokolazu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Carroll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hokolazu tries for a takedown but O Carroll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
O Carroll ducks right into an uppercut from Hokolazu.
Hokolazu checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Carroll fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hokolazu is rocked!
O Carroll throws a monster overhand right that drops Hokolazu! O Carroll follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Domnall O Carroll!
After the fight, Domnall O Carroll 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.
Charley Hokolazu spoke after the fight, saying 'Congatulations, he was the better fighter today.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Mancini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reno Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Mancini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reno Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawlings connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rawlings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mancini.
Mancini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mancini takes a swing at Rawlings's ribcage but misses.
Rawlings has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mancini taking a breather.
Rawlings can't get the takedown.
Mancini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mancini lands with an overhand left.
Mancini moves forwards but Rawlings connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rawlings has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mancini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rawlings's hands.
Mancini tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Mancini - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawlings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mancini.
Mancini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancini drops Rawlings with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rawlings! Mancini dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Mancini!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zephaniah Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Pink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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184 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zephaniah Judah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rupert Pink!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pink scores with a head kick. Judah tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Judah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pink misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Judah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Judah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Judah misses with a hook.
Pink lands with a shot to the body.
Pink has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Judah is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pink was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Despite the aggression on Pink's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Judah misses with a straight right.
A jab from Pink misses.
Judah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah 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.
Rupert Pink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah connects with a looping right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Judah.
Pink lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pink tries to bum rush Judah with a series of wild strikes but Judah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pink looks to score with a jab to the body but Judah is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Judah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pink throws a sloppy head kick
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Pink throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judah throwing a counter right hand but Pink manages to avoid it.
Pink throws a right and a left that Judah avoids nicely.
Pink takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Judah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pink.
Judah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Judah looks to throw the jab but Pink is out of range.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pink.
Judah takes a swing at Pink's ribcage but misses.
Pink scores with a head kick.
Judah throws a combination. Pink tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Pink throws a right hand that Judah ducks under and follows up with a left that Judah also avoids with ease.
Pink works the jab nicely.
Judah is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pink circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Judah tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Pink wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rupert Pink!
Rupert Pink very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mugabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silva Zoldyck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoldyck comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You've Seen The Butcher by Deftones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mugabi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Silva Zoldyck!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Mugabi there.
It looks like Silva Zoldyck has been cut.
Mugabi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zoldyck under the eye.
Zoldyck misses with a hook. Mugabi ducked under it nicely.
And Mugabi counters with a quick kick to the body but Zoldyck blocks it.
The fighters circling - Zoldyck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mugabi defending well as Zoldyck loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Mugabi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mugabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoldyck.
Mugabi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoldyck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Zoldyck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mugabi throws a wild body kick that Zoldyck sees coming a mile off.
Mugabi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mugabi misses with a hook
and Zoldyck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zoldyck connects with a nice looking jab.
Mugabi misses with an uppercut
and Zoldyck counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mugabi's knee momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mugabi.
Zoldyck looks to score with a jab to the body but Mugabi is just out of range.
Mugabi misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoldyck checks a low kick from Mugabi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabi stuns Zoldyck with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mugabi tries to score with a low kick but Zoldyck moves his leg out of the way.
Zoldyck tries a quick counter leg kick but Mugabi is wise to it.
The fighters circling - Mugabi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mugabi moves out of range as Zoldyck strikes.
Mugabi throws the left hand but Zoldyck avoids the punch easily.
Mugabi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zoldyck's head backwards.
We've been informed that Zoldyck 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.
Zoldyck throws out a leg kick but Mugabi moves out of range and Zoldyck only half commits.
Mugabi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mugabi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zoldyck throws out a counter right but Mugabi avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zoldyck!
Zoldyck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mugabi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mugabi lands a leg kick that knocks Zoldyck off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Mugabi misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabi throws a body kick that misses
and Zoldyck counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mugabi's knee momentarily.
Zoldyck throws a hook but Mugabi avoids it easily.
Zoldyck tries to land a front kick but Mugabi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mugabi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zoldyck counters with a series of strikes. Mugabi will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Jab, jab by Mugabi - just one landing.
Mugabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoldyck is just out of range.
Mugabi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoldyck.
Mugabi throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Mugabi misses
and Mugabi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like John Mugabi has been cut.
Zoldyck throws a series of punches but Mugabi moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zoldyck darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zoldyck fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mugabi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zoldyck manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mugabi misses its target.
Mugabi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mugabi throws an off balance right hand
and Zoldyck counters with a leg kick.
Mugabi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zoldyck counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mugabi's knee momentarily.
Zoldyck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mugabi manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Mugabi misses
and Zoldyck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mugabi misses with a low kick.
Zoldyck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zoldyck delivers a nice body kick.
Zoldyck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Zoldyck.
Mugabi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mugabi. Zoldyck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mugabi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zoldyck looks to land a left hand but Mugabi moved out of range nicely.
Zoldyck comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zoldyck scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Mugabi blocks the leg kick.
Mugabi moves out of range as Zoldyck strikes.
Zoldyck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mugabi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoldyck thows a leg kick but Mugabi checks it
and Mugabi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zoldyck thinking.
Zoldyck throws a right hand that misses
and Mugabi counters with a straight right hand.
Mugabi misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silva Zoldyck will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zoldyck slips under a jab.
Zoldyck connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva Zoldyck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mugabi's corner calls for a 1-2. Mugabi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zoldyck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mugabi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoldyck throws a lazy right hand but Mugabi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zoldyck blocks a jab.
Zoldyck throws a body kick that misses.
Zoldyck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Zoldyck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyck takes a swing at Mugabi's ribcage but misses.
Mugabi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zoldyck just manages to avoid it.
Zoldyck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mugabi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zoldyck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zoldyck throws a lazy right hand but Mugabi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mugabi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mugabi takes one to the side of the head.
Mugabi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zoldyck scores with a shot to the body.
Zoldyck misses with a hook. Mugabi ducked under it nicely.
Mugabi throws a body kick that misses.
Zoldyck fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mugabi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zoldyck scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mugabi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zoldyck counters with a nice body shot.
Zoldyck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mugabi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mugabi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zoldyck connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mugabi scrambles back to his feet.
Mugabi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck misses with a looping left.
Mugabi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zoldyck connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mugabi throws a wild body kick that Zoldyck sees coming a mile off.
Zoldyck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zoldyck blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva Zoldyck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mugabi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mugabi.
The fighters circling - Mugabi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mugabi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Mugabi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mugabi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zoldyck takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zoldyck, right into the meat.
Mugabi with a nice cross.
Mugabi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zoldyck's calf.
Zoldyck digs a good body shot into Mugabi's ribs.
Nice body kick there by Mugabi.
Zoldyck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mugabi.
A big left from Mugabi misses.
Zoldyck was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mugabi misses with a double jab
and Zoldyck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mugabi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zoldyck misses with a low kick.
Mugabi throws a hook to the side of Zoldyck's head but Zoldyck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Zoldyck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck works Mugabi's body with a nice hook.
Mugabi throws a lazy uppercut
and Zoldyck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoldyck on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zoldyck moves away from the strike by Mugabi.
Zoldyck avoids the body shot from Mugabi.
Mugabi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mugabi throws a leg kick that misses.
Zoldyck lands a right hook to the body.
Zoldyck throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Mugabi counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Silva Zoldyck's cut even more.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zoldyck. That's going to slow Mugabi down.
Mugabi throws a body punch but Zoldyck moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silva Zoldyck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Zoldyck does no damage.
Zoldyck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zoldyck throws a counter combo.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zoldyck in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mugabi scores with a sloppy right hand. Zoldyck should have avoided that one.
Zoldyck throws the left hand but Mugabi avoids the punch easily.
Zoldyck lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mugabi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoldyck.
Zoldyck connects with a right hand. Mugabi shakes it off.
Zoldyck thows a leg kick but Mugabi checks it
and Mugabi counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoldyck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zoldyck looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zoldyck misses with a lunging right hand
and Mugabi counters with a nice uppercut.
Zoldyck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoldyck lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyck checks a low kick from Mugabi.
Mugabi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mugabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoldyck is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zoldyck.
Mugabi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mugabi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mugabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyck was well out of range. Poor timing from Mugabi.
Zoldyck throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Zoldyck backs away, Mugabi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mugabi avoids the head kick by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zoldyck moves away from the strike by Mugabi.
Mugabi misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Zoldyck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mugabi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Zoldyck blocks the leg kick.
Jab from Mugabi.
A swing and a miss from Zoldyck.
Mugabi tries to score with a low kick but Zoldyck moves his leg out of the way.
Mugabi throws a combination that misses
and Zoldyck counters with a straight right hand.
Mugabi takes a swing at Zoldyck's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Mugabi - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoldyck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mugabi slips a jab from Zoldyck.
Zoldyck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mugabi.
Mugabi misses with a hook.
Mugabi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mugabi duly obliges.
The cut above Silva Zoldyck's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyck misses with a wild body shot.
Zoldyck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoldyck missing with a left hand there. Mugabi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mugabi throws a big counter combination but Zoldyck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zoldyck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mugabi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mugabi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zoldyck.
Mugabi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zoldyck misses with a lunging right hand
and Mugabi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mugabi misses with a low kick.
Zoldyck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Zoldyck.
Zoldyck lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zoldyck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugabi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A low kick from Mugabi is predictable there
and Zoldyck counters with a low kick, right behind Mugabi 's knee.
Zoldyck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoldyck slips a jab and a cross from Mugabi.
Zoldyck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mugabi moves away.
Zoldyck slips a straight right by Mugabi.
Zoldyck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zoldyck throws a hook but Mugabi blocks it.
Mugabi walks into a left hand.
Zoldyck misses with a looping left.
Zoldyck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mugabi's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mugabi misses with a body punch
and Zoldyck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Mugabi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zoldyck misses with a hook. Mugabi ducked under it nicely.
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 John Mugabi.
Well Zoldyck 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Zoldyck!
After the big win, Silva Zoldyck made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Chernokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heng Jiang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernokov comes to the cage accompanied by Disaster strikes - Mushroom cloud. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jiang's choice of entrance music: Volbeat - A Warrior's Call. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexei Chernokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heng Jiang!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiang tries to work over Chernokov's front leg with a kick but Chernokov checks it.
Jiang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chernokov scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Chernokov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiang takes a swing at Chernokov's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Jiang misses with a low kick.
Chernokov avoids a kick to the body.
Chernokov misses with a straight left.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Jiang closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chernokov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang gets through Chernokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jiang blocking some punches.
I was talking to Chernokov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chernokov pulls Jiang into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiang is one step ahead there.
Chernokov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernokov is looking for a triangle but Jiang pushes his legs off easily.
Chernokov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chernokov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jiang controls the pace.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck.
Jiang content to stall in guard here.
Chernokov working a defensive guard here.
Chernokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Jiang defends easily.
Chernokov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jiang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chernokov 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.
Jiang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chernokov working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chernokov. Jiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chernokov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chernokov misses with a looping left.
Chernokov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jiang circles away.
Heng Jiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernokov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chernokov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jiang finds it's way round the side to connect with Chernokov's head.
Jiang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jiang scoring well with a low kick there.
Jiang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chernokov connects with the punch.
Jiang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chernokov circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiang forces Chernokov back against the cage and clinches.
Jiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Jiang gets through Chernokov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jiang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jiang is defending well.
A short uppercut from Jiang.
Jiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chernokov throws a right hand that Jiang ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiang also avoids with ease.
Jiang looks for the body kick but Chernokov saw that one coming.
Jiang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chernokov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov connects with a body shot.
Jiang slips under a jab.
Jiang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chernokov misses with a hook. Jiang ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jiang.
Jiang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jiang defending well as Chernokov loads up on a big left hand.
Jiang moves away from the strike by Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Jiang swings for the body but Chernokov moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heng Jiang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chernokov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chernokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jiang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Chernokov catches Jiang right on the button with a cross.
Chernokov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jiang counters with a thumping low kick.
Chernokov tries to land a body kick
and Jiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexei Chernokov is winning the standup battle so far.
Chernokov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jiang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Jiang moved out of range nicely.
Jiang wants to counter the offense by Chernokov and move into the clinch position.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jiang.
Jiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chernokov connects with a looping right hand.
Jiang throws the left hand but Chernokov avoids the punch easily.
Chernokov misses with a straight right.
Chernokov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Chernokov misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang has managed to clinch.
Chernokov scores with a shoulder strike.
Chernokov letting Jiang take a breather here.
Jiang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chernokov avoids it.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiang's elbow.
Chernokov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiang's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
Chernokov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chernokov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chernokov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jiang pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big right from Chernokov misses.
Jiang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jiang avoids the body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jiang is just out of range.
Jiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jiang thumps Chernokov with a low kick.
Chernokov throws a body shot but no joy.
Chernokov scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiang instigates a clinch.
Jiang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Chernokov is trying to push Jiang away but Jiang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jiang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chernokov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chernokov blocks a body shot from Jiang.
Jiang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chernokov is defending well for now.
Chernokov jumps guard but Jiang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Chernokov cracks Jiang with a nice body shot.
Chernokov managing to block the knees to the body from Jiang.
Chernokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jiang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiang staying out of range there.
Chernokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jiang moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Chernokov sets himself, and Jiang steps forward looking for the clinch! Chernokov avoids it this time.
Jiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Jiang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chernokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jiang.
Jiang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jiang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Chernokov.
Jiang stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov misses the jab.
Chernokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jiang counters with a left to the body.
Jiang lands a head kick. Chernokov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. Chernokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chernokov swings for the body but Jiang moves out of range.
And Jiang responds with a good body kick, but Chernokov manages to step out the way in time.
Chernokov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jiang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jiang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernokov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jiang lands a glancing blow to the side of Chernokov's head.
Chernokov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chernokov misses with a looping right.
Jiang slips under a jab.
Chernokov misses with an uppercut.
Jiang scoring well with a low kick there.
Chernokov lands with a cross.
A punch combination from Chernokov misses.
Chernokov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jiang can pounce on him.
Chernokov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jiang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernokov's calf.
A jab from Chernokov misses.
Jiang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chernokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jiang circles away quickly and effectively.
Jiang scores with a jab.
Jiang works Chernokov's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heng Jiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chernokov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Chernokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jiang scores with a nice right hand.
Chernokov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chernokov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jiang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jiang slips under a jab.
Jiang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jiang slips a jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Jiang moves away and avoids it.
Chernokov misses with a few strikes there.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
Chernokov's corner calls for a 1-2. Chernokov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chernokov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jiang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jiang works Chernokov's body with a nice hook.
Jiang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chernokov rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Chernokov.
A nice side step and Jiang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jiang connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiang scores with a shot to the body.
Jiang wants to clinch.
Jiang pushes Chernokov up against the cage in a clinch.
Jiang unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jiang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jiang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jiang has Chernokov pushed against the cage.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Chernokov fails to pull guard.
Chernokov wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. Chernokov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jiang is looking to slow Chernokov down with leg kicks.
Jiang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernokov throws a looping overhand right but Jiang ducks down to avoid it.
Jiang ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Jiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chernokov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernokov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chernokov looks to land a right hand but Jiang moved out of range.
Chernokov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jiang manages to avoid it.
Chernokov blocks a jab.
Jiang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chernokov's calf.
Jiang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chernokov.
Chernokov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jiang momentarily.
Chernokov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heng Jiang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jiang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jiang throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Chernokov misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chernokov scores with a decent looking hook.
Chernokov takes one to the side of the head.
Alexei Chernokov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiang moves into the clinch.
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Jiang.
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Jiang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jiang blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernokov.
Chernokov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexei Chernokov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov tries to score a body lock takedown but Jiang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernokov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chernokov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Jiang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chernokov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jiang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Chernokov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jiang stalling.
Chernokov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jiang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Jiang moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jiang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jiang scores with a hook to the body. Chernokov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heng Jiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jiang 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heng Jiang!
Heng Jiang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Donatello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donatello comes to the cage accompanied by Burning Heart - Journey. Garcia has chosen Eazy-E – Sorry Louie as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Donatello !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donatello slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia gets caught napping as Donatello dives in and scores a takedown. Garcia manages to retain guard.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donatello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Donatello wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Donatello . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donatello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donatello trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatello throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garcia wants to stand but Donatello is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcia can do anything to dispel that myth.
Donatello wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Donatello 's head back.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Donatello tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donatello slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Donatello half committed to a counter leg kick.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Tony Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donatello misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Donatello avoids it well.
Donatello moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Donatello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donatello looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Tony Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Donatello misses.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donatello drops Garcia with a left right combo! Donatello follows him down to the ground into side control.
Garcia is rocked!
Donatello in side control, throwing shots but Garcia defends.
Garcia is still in real trouble! Can Donatello finish him?
Donatello working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Garcia seems to have recovered his senses.
Donatello throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatello scores with a couple of short elbows.
Donatello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Donatello controls the position.
Garcia regains half guard, as Donatello was trying to land strikes.
Garcia scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Donatello manages to mount him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to buck Donatello off but he can't manage it.
Donatello controlling from mount.
Donatello 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.
Garcia wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Donatello .
Garcia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Donatello .
Garcia is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Donatello dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Donatello stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Garcia both land. Nice combination.
Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donatello .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Donatello has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatello misses with a low kick.
Donatello dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Donatello . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Donatello avoids nicely.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Donatello moved out of range.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Donatello .
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Donatello with a nice cross.
Garcia swings for the body but Donatello moves out of range.
Donatello is looking to counter punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donatello , right into the meat.
Donatello looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garcia unleashes a big counter combination but Donatello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Donatello moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Donatello .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tests Donatello 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia misses with a combination
and Donatello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donatello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donatello instigates a clinch.
Donatello throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Donatello lands a nice knee to the body.
Donatello tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Garcia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Donatello working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.
Donatello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatello escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Donatello throws his legs up looking for a submission but Garcia uses it to pass to side control.
Donatello tries to bench press Garcia off him but Garcia keeps the position.
Donatello sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Donatello tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Donatello .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Donatello ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Donatello avoids nicely.
Donatello tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Donatello will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donatello doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia lands a body shot.
Donatello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donatello .
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Donatello with a poor takedown
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Donatello is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Donatello . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatello is looking to clinch.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Donatello fails with the takedown.
Tony Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donatello throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Donatello off to one side.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Donatello circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donatello shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Donatello .
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donatello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donatello throws a quick counter head kick but Garcia was just out of range.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Donatello uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garcia has time to react.
Donatello moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lunges at Donatello with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Donatello 's hand.
Donatello shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donatello ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Tony Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Donatello .
Donatello tries to clinch up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donatello .
Donatello drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Donatello 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donatello throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatello stops Garcia from standing up.
Donatello slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Donatello avoids nicely.
Donatello attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away.
Donatello goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Garcia takes a kick to the side of the head.
Garcia lands a jab to Donatello 's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donatello tries to clinch
and Donatello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donatello goes for a double leg but Garcia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garcia continues to drive forward.
Donatello throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Donatello .
Donatello takes a jab right on the kisser.
Donatello tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donatello doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donatello avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donatello moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donatello appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick from Donatello lands but Garcia takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Garcia!
Our winner, Tony Garcia, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blake Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snake Plisskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Blake Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Snake Plisskin!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plisskin swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Green bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Plisskin as he connects with a hook.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plisskin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Plisskin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plisskin throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Plisskin has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Plisskin doesn't seem phased though.
Plisskin lands a jab to the head.
Green closes the distance and pushes Plisskin back into the cage.
Green misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plisskin tries to break the clinch but Green is controlling the position.
Green misses with a body punch.
Plisskin lands a body shot.
Plisskin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Plisskin fails to land.
Plisskin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Plisskin. Beautiful body shot.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plisskin misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Plisskin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Plisskin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plisskin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Green is not content to let Plisskin control the position.
You can see the frustration on Green's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plisskin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Plisskin crashes against the mat.
Green is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Plisskin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Green is trying to stand.
Plisskin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Plisskin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Plisskin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Plisskin tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
Plisskin slows the pace down in half guard.
Plisskin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Plisskin.
Plisskin wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Snake Plisskin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Green misses with a right hand
and Plisskin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Plisskin throws a lazy uppercut
and Green makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Plisskin really felt that one!
Green throws a leg kick that misses.
Green lands with an overhand left.
Plisskin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Plisskin persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Green appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Green throws out a loose jab but Plisskin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Green takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plisskin misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plisskin stuns Green with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Plisskin misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green staying out of range there.
Plisskin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Snake Plisskin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green thuds his shin into the meat of Plisskin's side.
Plisskin scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Plisskin misses the body punch
and Green counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Plisskin misses with a takedown
and Green counters with a series of strikes. Plisskin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Plisskin connects with a body shot.
Plisskin just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Green wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plisskin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plisskin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Plisskin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Plisskin throws a lazy uppercut
and Green counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Green lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Plisskin throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Green connects with the punch.
Plisskin throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Green misses its target.
Plisskin scores with a shot to the body.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plisskin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Plisskin misses with a body shot
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Green misses with a body kick.
A jab from Green finds it's way through Plisskin's defenses.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Plisskin looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A big right from Plisskin misses.
Green throws a quick counter head kick but Plisskin was just out of range.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Plisskin.
Plisskin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Green on the side of the head.
Green throws a hook to the side of Plisskin's head but Plisskin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Plisskin misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a looping overhand right but Plisskin ducks down to avoid it.
Plisskin shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blake Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snake Plisskin.
Green showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Plisskin.
Green buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plisskin tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Plisskin throws a jab but it's blocked by Green.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Green.
A nice side step and Plisskin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick from Green lands but Plisskin takes it in his stride.
Plisskin slips a jab from Green.
Plisskin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Plisskin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Plisskin looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Plisskin.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Plisskin moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plisskin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Green did well to prevent Plisskin getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Plisskin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plisskin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Plisskin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Green is looking to escape.
Plisskin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Plisskin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Green knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plisskin throws a strike but Green avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Plisskin looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plisskin preventing the sweep.
Green wants to stand up but Plisskin is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Green stuffs the takedown.
Plisskin throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Plisskin throws a big shot that misses.
Plisskin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.
A low kick from Green misses
and Plisskin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Green is trying to control the position but Plisskin postures up.
Green keeping moving, preventing Plisskin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plisskin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Plisskin looking to pass the guard.
Plisskin won't allow Green to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Green keeping moving, preventing Plisskin from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Plisskin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Green.
Green moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green moves out of range as Plisskin strikes.
Green throws a counter high kick but Plisskin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Plisskin misses with a two punch combination.
As Plisskin backs away, Green returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Green.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plisskin. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plisskin throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Green digs a good hook to Plisskin's body.
Plisskin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green throws a counter high kick but Plisskin was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snake Plisskin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Plisskin 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Plisskin!
During a confident post fight interview, Snake Plisskin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Russell Jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've been informed that Hunt 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.
Jones misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones . Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones avoids the body shot from Hunt.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Jones settles back down.
A nice side step and Hunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Jones 's body.
Jones takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Jones 's head coaches at Champions MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paul Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Hunt just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones .
Hunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones .
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones 's elbow.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunt gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
Hunt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hunt stays in close to Jones 's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones , not yet.
Hunt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hunt, into his guard.
Hunt wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hunt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Jones slips a jab from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
As Hunt backs away, Jones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hunt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hunt to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones won't allow Hunt to get back to his feet.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Hunt working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
Paul Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones .
Still in half guard, Jones seems content to control.
Hunt tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Hunt is not content to let Jones control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hunt motions for Jones to come forward. Hunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hunt is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hunt is defended easily by Jones .
Nice uppercut lands for Jones . That snapped Hunt's head back.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones throws a leg kick but Hunt sees it coming and moves out of range.
And Hunt responds with a good body kick, but Jones manages to step out the way in time.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Jones .
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones digs a good hook to Hunt's body.
Hunt moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Hunt backing up. Hunt nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Russell Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jones throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
Nice shot by Jones .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Russell Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Jones .
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a hook.
Hunt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Hunt misses.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunt thinking.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones .
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Russell Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Hunt.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hunt lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hunt, right into the meat.
Hunt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Hunt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones pulls Hunt into guard.
Jones working for submissions but it's allowed Hunt to get to half guard.
Hunt trying to control the pace.
Hunt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hunt!
A less than humble Paul Hunt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Nilan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebeneezer Darkk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Nilan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ebeneezer Darkk!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nilan gets a clinch.
Darkk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nilan has a couple of punches blocked by Darkk.
Nilan misses with some punches.
Nilan misses with a body punch.
Nilan tries a body shot but Darkk blocks it.
A short left from Darkk.
Darkk is trying to break the clinch but Nilan is controlling him.
Nilan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darkk throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Nilan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darkk.
Darkk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darkk slips a jab from Nilan.
Darkk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nilan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darkk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilan was well out of range. Poor timing from Darkk.
Darkk misses with an uppercut. Nilan saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nilan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darkk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darkk! But no joy.
Nilan throws the left hand but Darkk avoids the punch easily.
Nilan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Darkk.
Darkk connects with a right hand. Nilan shakes it off.
Nilan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nilan misses with an elbow over the top.
Nilan tries to throw a body punch but Darkk avoids it by throwing Nilan back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nilan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darkk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Darkk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darkk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Darkk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darkk just misses with a punch to the body.
Darkk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilan throws a body punch but Darkk moves out of range.
Nilan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Nilan misses.
Nilan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darkk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nilan counters by moving into the clinch.
Nilan swings wildly with an uppercut but Darkk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilan.
Darkk breaks the clinch.
Darkk scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Darkk.
Nilan is looking to clinch but Darkk is avoiding it.
Darkk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Darkk punishes Nilan's body with a nice straight punch.
Darkk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nilan misses with a lunging right hand
and Darkk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nilan misses with a two punch combination.
Nilan gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nilan taking a breather.
Nilan can't find room to land a body shot as Darkk controls the action.
Darkk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nilan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Nilan.
Nilan is stalling here.
Darkk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilan stalling the fight.
Darkk blocking some punches.
Darkk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darkk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nilan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Darkk can turn it around.
Darkk breaks the clinch.
Nilan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Darkk's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Darkk lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkk tries to land a front kick but Nilan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nilan looks to score with a jab to the body but Darkk is just out of range.
Darkk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nilan rushes Darkk and presses him up against the cage.
Nilan working aggressively here.
A short right from Darkk on the inside.
Darkk tries to break free but Nilan pushes him back against the cage.
Darkk lands a shot to the body.
Darkk lands a left hand.
Darkk takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Nilan fails to land.
Nilan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darkk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Darkk breaks the clinch.
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 Chris Nilan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Darkk pushes Nilan away with a front kick.
Nilan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darkk misses with a straight right.
Nilan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nilan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darkk. Darkk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darkk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nilan.
A thudding body kick lands there by Darkk!
Nilan misses with a double jab
and Darkk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nilan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Darkk.
The crowd cheers as Darkk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nilan doesn't seem phased though.
Darkk scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darkk just misses with a punch to the body.
Darkk scores with a leg kick.
Nilan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ebeneezer Darkk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nilan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkk slips a straight right by Nilan.
Darkk throws a wild body kick that Nilan sees coming a mile off.
Darkk cracks Nilan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nilan takes a swing at Darkk's ribcage but misses.
Nilan misses with a wild body shot.
Darkk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nilan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Darkk misses with a looping right.
Nilan closes the distance but Darkk moves to the side
and Darkk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darkk. That's going to slow Nilan down.
Nilan wants to clinch up but Darkk keeps it at a distance.
Darkk lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darkk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Darkk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darkk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nilan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilan scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilan swings for the body but Darkk moves out of range.
Darkk thinks about the counter body kick.
Darkk misses with an uppercut. Nilan saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Darkk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nilan doesn't seem phased though.
Darkk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nilan misses with a shot to the body
and Darkk counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Nilan misses.
Darkk tries to land a front kick but Nilan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nilan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darkk.
Darkk scores with a hook.
Nilan wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilan. Darkk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Darkk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nilan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darkk throws a body kick that misses.
Nilan connects with a single shot there.
Nilan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nilan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darkk moves away.
Darkk throws a lazy body kick
and Darkk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nilan lunges at Darkk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darkk's hand.
Darkk scores with a push kick.
Darkk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darkk keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Darkk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Darkk lands with an uppercut that bounces Nilan off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilan clinches with his opponent.
Nilan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nilan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darkk's elbow.
Darkk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nilan throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nilan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilan.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Darkk is trying to break the clinch but Nilan has him pressed against the cage.
Darkk blocking some punches.
Nilan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebeneezer Darkk 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.
Darkk lands with a nice body punch.
Darkk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nilans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Darkk throws a jab when Nilan was well out of range.
Nilan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nilan wants to clinch up but Darkk keeps it at a distance.
Darkk misses with a leg kick
and Nilan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nilan lands with a short shot to the head.
Nilan tries to throw a body punch but Darkk avoids it by throwing Nilan back against the cage.
Darkk looking to slow down the pace here.
Nilan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nilan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilan misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darkk.
Nilan prevents a body shot from Darkk.
A bit of stalling here from Nilan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilan lands with a short shot to the head.
Darkk prevents a body shot from Nilan.
Darkk manages to break the clinch.
Darkk lands a nice shot to the body.
Darkk throws a body kick that misses
and Nilan counters with a nice uppercut.
Darkk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darkk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nilan darts in and clinches Darkk up against the cage.
Darkk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nilan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Darkk's efforts to push away.
Nilan lands a body shot.
Nilan blocks an uppercut.
Chris Nilan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Nilan.
Darkk is trying to push Nilan away but Nilan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilan swings wildly with an uppercut but Darkk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nilan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nilan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Darkk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilan.
Darkk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Darkk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Darkk scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darkk lands a high kick!
Nilan closes the distance and clinches.
Darkk breaks the clinch.
Nilan moves out of range of the body kick.
Nilan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Darkk throws an overhand right that lands on Nilan's shoulder, as Nilan tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkk digs a good hook to Nilan's body.
Darkk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nilan tries to clinch but Darkk is having none of it.
Darkk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nilan is looking to clinch.
Darkk lands a front kick.
Darkk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darkk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nilan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Darkk finds it's way round the side to connect with Nilan's head.
Darkk throws a head kick that misses.
Darkk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nilan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darkk just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darkk.
Nilan misses with a hook
and Darkk counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darkk throws out a leg kick but Nilan moves out of range and Darkk only half commits.
Nilan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nilan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nilan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Darkk.
Nilan throws a poor cross that misses
and Darkk counters with a right hand to the body.
Nilan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darkk throws out the jab.
Nilan throws a big counter combination but Darkk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nilan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darkk slips a straight right by Nilan.
Nilan blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Nilan - just one landing.
Darkk throws a push kick but Nilan slaps the foot to one side.
Nilan looks to throw the jab but Darkk is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darkk! But no joy.
Darkk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebeneezer Darkk really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nilan misses with a wild body shot.
Nilan wants to clinch.
Darkk connects with a jab.
Nilan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nilan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nilan throws a right and a left that Darkk avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilan wants to clinch up but Darkk keeps it at a distance.
Nilan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darkk.
Darkk lands with a kick to the temple. Nilan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Darkk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darkk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilan throws out a loose jab but Darkk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darkk avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darkk! But no joy.
Nilan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nilan tries to clinch but Darkk moves out of range.
Darkk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nilan throwing a counter right hand but Darkk manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Darkk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darkk, as that shot connected.
Darkk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darkk slips a straight right by Nilan.
Darkk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darkk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nilan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilan wants to clinch but Darkk slips to the side
and Darkk counters with a nice body shot.
Darkk connects with the punch.
Darkk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darkk scores with a sloppy right hand. Nilan should have avoided that one.
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!
Darkk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nilan is out of range.
Darkk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Nilan misses.
Nilan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nilan has managed to clinch.
Darkk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darkk thuds his shin into the meat of Nilan's side.
Nilan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nilan wants to clinch.
Darkk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Darkk lands a nice hook to Nilan's body. Nilan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darkk.
Nilan throws a series of strikes that have Darkk backpedaling.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darkk, as that shot connected.
Nilan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nilan throws a big counter combination but Darkk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nilan wants to clinch
and Darkk counters with a nice leg kick.
Nilan moves in looking to clinch but Darkk pushes him off.
Darkk slips under a jab from Nilan.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darkk.
Nice shot by Darkk.
Darkk throws a head kick that Nilan semi-blocks.
Nilan scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nilan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Darkk.
Darkk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nilan manages to avoid it.
Nilan pushes Darkk up against the cage in a clinch.
Nilan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darkk backwards.
Nilan has Darkk pressed against the cage, preventing Darkk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nilan misses with some punches.
Darkk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nilan misses with a punch on the inside.
Darkk has had enough of the clinch but Nilan keeps him there for the moment.
Darkk tries to break free but Nilan pushes him back against the cage.
Nilan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darkk's elbow.
Nilan lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebeneezer Darkk dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nilan catches Darkk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nilan throws the left hand but Darkk avoids the punch easily.
Darkk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Darkk scores with a punch to the head.
Nilan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darkk manages to avoid it.
Nilan lands a jab-cross combination.
Darkk gets tackled into the cage by Nilan. Nilan maintains the clinch.
Darkk tries to stall but Nilan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Darkk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nilan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darkk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nilan misses with the head strike.
Nilan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nilan lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Nilan fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darkk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Nilan fails to land.
Darkk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Darkk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nilan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilan working aggressively here.
Darkk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nilan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nilan throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkk.
Nilan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nilan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nilan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkk working hard to break the clinch.
Darkk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darkk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nilan backwards.
Darkk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Darkk misses with a punch on the inside.
Nilan misses with some punches.
Nilan working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nilan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Darkk's brow.
Nilan throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkk.
Darkk throws a punch but it's blocked by Nilan.
Nilan working aggressively here.
Nilan working aggressively here.
Darkk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darkk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nilan.
Nilan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darkk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darkk wants to get back to striking at distance but Nilan won't allow it.
Darkk breaks the clinch.
Nilan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darkk at a distance.
Nilan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Darkk.
Nice defenses there by Darkk.
Good leg kick by Darkk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nilan moves in looking to clinch but Darkk pushes him off.
Darkk takes a swing at Nilan's ribcage but misses.
Nilan throws a big counter combination but Darkk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilan moves into range and clinches up with Darkk.
Darkk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chris Nilan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darkk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nilan throws a body punch but Darkk moves out of range.
A jab from Darkk does it's job there.
Nilan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darkk circles away quickly and effectively.
Darkk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nilan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilan misses with a series of wild punches.
Darkk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nilan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ebeneezer Darkk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nilan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Darkk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nilan just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Nilan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Darkk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebeneezer Darkk! Ebeneezer Darkk retains his lightweight title!
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