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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitakaka comes to the cage accompanied by my dick. Brandon has chosen Life Is Beautiful as his entrance music. Junior Brandon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Elijah Pitakaka's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon shoots in and bounces Pitakaka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brandon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brandon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitakaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brandon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pitakaka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon trying to control but Pitakaka is working from the bottom.
Brandon stops Pitakaka from standing up.
Brandon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pitakaka keeping moving, preventing Brandon from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pitakaka lands a high kick!
Brandon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pitakaka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brandon.
Brandon blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandon's sensitive parts.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pitakaka swivels and escapes.
Pitakaka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brandon takes a step back to recover.
Pitakaka misses with a hook
and Brandon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pitakaka wants to get back to his feet.
Brandon throwing shots but Pitakaka is blocking nicely.
Brandon works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Pitakaka is not content to let Brandon control the position.
Brandon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pitakaka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pitakaka is looking to reverse the position.
Brandon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Pitakaka is trying to escape and Brandon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Pitakaka is forced to tap! Nice work there by Brandon! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Junior Brandon!
A relieved looking Junior Brandon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pops Maellard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Danky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pops Maellard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Danky!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danky shoots for a takedown but Maellard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maellard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danky scores with a jab to the head.
Maellard takes a swing at Danky's ribcage but misses.
Maellard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maellard.
Danky lands a glancing blow to the side of Maellard's head.
Maellard misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Maellard misses.
Danky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maellard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danky dives in and grabs Maellard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maellard pushes down on Danky's head and hops out.
Danky swings for the body but Maellard moves out of range.
Danky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maellard's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maellard is concentrating on defense, preventing Danky from advancing position.
Maellard wants to get back to full guard.
Danky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maellard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Danky is working away from the top position though.
Danky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Danky looks to land a strike but Maellard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Danky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maellard has his hands on Danky's head, controlling the position.
Danky lands a couple of digs.
Maellard seems keen to control Danky's posture.
Danky trying to control but Maellard is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maellard is on top in guard.
Danky looking for a guillotine here but Maellard defends easily.
Danky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danky 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.
Maellard is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maellard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Danky.
Danky is working for a kimura but Maellard is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maellard is looking to improve his position.
Danky is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Danky lands a nice short elbow.
Maellard gets back to full guard.
Maellard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maellard has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Danky is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Maellard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maellard has Danky pressed against the cage.
A short right from Danky on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maellard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maellard is struggling to control the position.
Danky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Danky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maellard has a couple of punches blocked by Danky.
Maellard tries a body shot but Danky blocks it.
Danky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maellard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danky lands a shoulder 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!
Danky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maellard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danky avoiding damage.
Danky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danky throws a punch but it's blocked by Maellard.
A nice left hand lands by Danky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dom Danky will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Maellard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Danky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maellard takes one on the button.
Danky lands with an uppercut that bounces Maellard off the cage and back into range.
Maellard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danky.
Danky blocks a head kick by Maellard.
Danky is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Danky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maellard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danky throws a leg kick but Maellard moved away.
Maellard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maellard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Danky moves away.
Maellard staying out of range there.
Danky has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A shot to the liver by Danky. Beautiful body shot.
Maellard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danky avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Maellard blocks a head kick by Danky.
Danky lands a really nice looking cross but Maellard seems unphased.
Danky connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danky tries to work over Maellard's front leg with a kick but Maellard checks it.
Maellard just misses with a punch to the body.
Danky appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Danky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maellard trying to keep a closed guard but Danky is proving a slippery customer.
Maellard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Danky is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maellard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Danky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maellard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Danky postures up in Maellard's guard and throws a big left but Maellard blocks it.
Maellard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Danky has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Danky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Danky distracts Maellard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Danky throwing strikes but missing.
Danky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maellard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danky.
Maellard wants to sweep but no luck.
Maellard has momentary wrist control but Danky slips an elbow through the middle.
Danky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Danky passes Maellard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Danky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Danky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maellard taking some punishment here, with Danky in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maellard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Danky is working away from the top position though.
Maellard is looking for a sweep. Danky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Danky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maellard sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maellard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Danky is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maellard kicks Danky off and gets back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Maellard.
Danky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maellard as he avoids it easily.
Maellard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Danky.
Danky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maellard did well to prevent Danky getting side control.
Maellard kicks Danky off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maellard misses with a wild combination.
Danky is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maellard with a body shot.
Danky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maellard avoids the body shot from Danky.
Maellard checks a low kick from Danky.
Maellard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Danky throws a poor cross that misses
and Maellard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Danky buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maellard misses the shot to the body.
Maellard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Danky.
Danky fails with the takedown
and Maellard counters with a leg kick.
Danky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maellard counters with a stiff right hand.
Pops Maellard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Danky.
Danky misses with a leg kick.
Danky drives through with a takedown into Maellard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Danky drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maellard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Danky has Maellard in his guard.
Danky is looking for a triangle but Maellard pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Danky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Danky avoids a kick to the body.
Danky feints the counter takedown.
Danky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maellard's sensitive parts.
Danky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Danky shoots in looking for a takedown but Maellard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Danky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pops Maellard is winning the standup battle so far.
Danky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Danky dives in for a single leg takedown but Maellard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danky fails with the takedown.
Pops Maellard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Danky.
Danky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maellard misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danky blocks a head kick by Maellard.
Danky connects with a single shot there.
Danky avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Danky shoots in and gets a takedown into Maellard's guard.
Maellard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maellard has a couple of punches blocked by Danky.
Danky just leaning against Maellard, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Maellard fails to land.
Maellard can't find room to land a body shot as Danky controls the action.
Maellard tries to throw a body punch but Danky avoids it by throwing Maellard back against the cage.
Maellard wants to get back to striking at distance but Danky won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Maellard scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Maellard fails to land.
Maellard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maellard being controlled against the cage.
Maellard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Danky controls his hands.
Danky tries a body shot but Maellard blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maellard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Danky lands a hook that snaps the head of Maellard backwards.
Danky blocks a body shot from Maellard.
Danky prevents a body shot from Maellard.
Danky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danky lands a nice shot to the body.
Danky leaning his opponent against the cage.
Danky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Danky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maellard swings wildly with an uppercut but Danky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maellard is looking to control Danky's arms but Danky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maellard has his back to the cage.
Dom Danky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maellard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maellard is working Danky over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danky has Maellard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maellard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Danky throws a head punch that misses.
Danky blocks an uppercut.
Pops Maellard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maellard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maellard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danky backwards.
Maellard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maellard lands with a left to the head.
Maellard throws a head punch that misses.
Danky lands a hook that snaps the head of Maellard backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danky.
A nice left hand lands by Danky.
Danky blocks an uppercut.
Maellard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maellard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maellard prevents a body shot from Danky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maellard walks away with a smile on his face. Danky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maellard defends it nicely.
Maellard misses with a low kick.
Danky closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maellard to the mat! Maellard manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danky landing with the ground and pound.
Maellard is pulling down on Danky's head. It's preventing any offense from Danky, at least for the moment.
Maellard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Danky.
Danky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maellard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maellard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Danky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Danky lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pops Maellard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Danky 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Danky!
After winning the bout, Dom Danky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Chandler in the body.
Steroidi Jr wants to slow Chandler down by chopping away at his legs.
Chandler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Steroidi Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chandler checks a leg kick.
Steroidi Jr throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steroidi Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Steroidi Jr clinches up with Chandler and pushes him back against the cage.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Chandler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Steroidi Jr moved away.
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chandler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chandler throws a leg kick
and Steroidi Jr counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by Steroidi Jr.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Steroidi Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Chandler is wise to it.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steroidi Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steroidi Jr moves away.
Steroidi Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steroidi Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marcus Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steroidi Jr. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Steroidi Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Chandler's head back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chandler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chandler moves out of range of the leg kick from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Steroidi Jr.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler scores with a sloppy right hand. Steroidi Jr should have avoided that one.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but Chandler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chandler looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chandler throws a jab when Steroidi Jr was well out of range.
Steroidi Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Chandler 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steroidi Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Steroidi Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Chandler should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Steroidi Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr cracks Chandler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr drops his hands momentarily and Chandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr checks the leg kick.
Steroidi Jr tests Chandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chandler throws a low kick, looking for Steroidi Jr's leg but Steroidi Jr calmly moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr tries to clinch but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Steroidi Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Chandler is wise to it.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Steroidi Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook.
Chandler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Steroidi Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler throws a quick counter head kick but Steroidi Jr was just out of range.
Steroidi Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chandler. Chandler obviously looking to wear him down.
Steroidi Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid body kick from Chandler.
Chandler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chandler lands a nice shot that snaps Steroidi Jr's head back.
Nice body punch from Chandler.
Chandler slips a jab from Steroidi Jr.
Chandler tried to counter with a leg kick but Steroidi Jr avoided it.
A leg kick checked by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steroidi Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Steroidi Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steroidi Jr tries to move into range but Chandler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chandler misses with a looping right.
Chandler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler throws a poor cross that misses
letting Steroidi Jr counter with a right hand.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Steroidi Jr's head but Steroidi Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steroidi Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chandler moves out of range as Steroidi Jr throws a body kick.
Chandler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chandler but Chandler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chandler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steroidi Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steroidi Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chandler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steroidi Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chandler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chandler throws out a powerful jab.
A big right from Steroidi Jr misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Steroidi Jr!
Chandler misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Steroidi Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steroidi Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Steroidi Jr counters with a body kick.
Steroidi Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler tried to score with a low kick but Steroidi Jr checks it.
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 Marcus Chandler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chandler cracks Steroidi Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chandler.
Chandler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Steroidi Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steroidi Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A leg kick checked by Chandler.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Steroidi Jr is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr checks a low kick from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chandler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick which misses Chandler's front leg but catches the back leg as Chandler tries to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Steroidi Jr.
Chandler misses with a leg kick
enabling Steroidi Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steroidi Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chandlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Steroidi Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
Steroidi Jr looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Steroidi Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chandler jabs Steroidi Jr right on the nose. Steroidi Jr blinks but takes it well.
Chandler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steroidi Jr.
Chandler blocks a jab.
Steroidi Jr throws a low kick, looking for Chandler's leg but Chandler calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Steroidi Jr moves out of range as Chandler throws a body kick.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Steroidi Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steroidi Jr takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steroidi Jr, right into the meat.
Steroidi Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Steroidi Jr moves away and avoids it.
Steroidi Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steroidi Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler wants to land a leg kick but Steroidi Jr is out of range.
Steroidi Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chandler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chandler digs a good body shot into Steroidi Jr's ribs.
Steroidi Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Chandler looks to throw a body kick
and Steroidi Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steroidi Jr blocks a jab.
Steroidi Jr thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Chandler moves out of range of the leg kick from Steroidi Jr.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler throws a low kick but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
Steroidi Jr misses with an uppercut.
Marcus Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Steroidi Jr throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Steroidi Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr slips a straight right by Chandler.
Good shot there by Chandler.
A leg kick checked by Steroidi Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body
and Steroidi Jr counters with a good low kick that Chandler was not able to check.
Steroidi Jr missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steroidi Jr misses with a hook.
Chandler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steroidi Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chandler tries to land a front kick but Steroidi Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steroidi Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chandler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steroidi Jr in his tracks.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chandler defending well as Steroidi Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Steroidi Jr walks into a jab.
Steroidi Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chandler throws a body kick that misses.
Chandler lands with a nice body kick.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler throws a wild body kick that Steroidi Jr sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler scores with a shot to the body.
Steroidi Jr lands with a hook. Chandler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steroidi Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chandler is able to avoid easily.
Chandler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steroidi Jr avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch.
Chandler stalling in the clinch but Steroidi Jr improves position.
Chandler digs a right hand into Steroidi Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steroidi Jr's gas tank.
Chandler wants to break free but Steroidi Jr has control.
Chandler avoiding damage as Steroidi Jr throws knees to the body.
Chandler wants to get back to striking at distance but Steroidi Jr won't allow it.
Chandler lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chandler.
Chandler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steroidi Jr backwards.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chandler.
Steroidi Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Chandler tries a low kick but Steroidi Jr avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Chandler dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler.
Steroidi Jr shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steroidi Jr takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Steroidi Jr moves away from the strike by Chandler.
A low kick from Steroidi Jr misses
and Chandler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chandler catches Steroidi Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chandler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chandler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steroidi Jr motions for Chandler to come forward. Steroidi Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steroidi Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Steroidi Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steroidi Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steroidi Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steroidi Jr thuds his shin into the meat of Chandler's side.
Steroidi Jr ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steroidi Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chandler.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr is looking to chop away at Chandler's legs.
A low kick from Chandler is predictable there
and Steroidi Jr counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chandler.
Steroidi Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chandler tries to work over Steroidi Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chandler moves forwards but Steroidi Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steroidi Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Steroidi Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Steroidi Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steroidi Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chandler misses with an uppercut. Steroidi Jr saw that one coming.
Steroidi Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Steroidi Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chandler at a distance.
Steroidi Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Steroidi Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Chandler is wise to it.
Chandler lands with a right hand.
Steroidi Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steroidi Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steroidi Jr ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Steroidi Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steroidi Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steroidi Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steroidi Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chandler lands a nice shot to the body.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steroidi Jr throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Steroidi Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steroidi Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Steroidi Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steroidi Jr blocks a leg kick.
Chandler wants to slow Steroidi Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Steroidi Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Chandler.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice hook to Chandler's body. Chandler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chandler throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steroidi Jr.
Chandler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steroidi Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Chandler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steroidi Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Steroidi Jr checks a leg kick.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Chandler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steroidi Jr is able to avoid easily.
Chandler scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Chandler connects with a leg kick. Steroidi Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steroidi Jr checks the leg kick.
Steroidi Jr misses with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr drops his hands momentarily and Chandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steroidi Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr blocks a jab.
Steroidi Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chandler with a body shot.
Chandler cracks the inside of Steroidi Jr's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Chandler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a wild body kick that Chandler sees coming a mile off.
Chandler blocks the body kick.
Steroidi Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marcus Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler keeps Steroidi Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Chandler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Steroidi Jr moves out of range easily.
Steroidi Jr slips under a jab.
Chandler lands a jab to Steroidi Jr's midsection.
Steroidi Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
Steroidi Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chandler tries to work over Steroidi Jr's front leg with a kick but Steroidi Jr checks it.
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steroidi Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steroidi Jr connects with the punch.
Chandler throws a front kick that sends Steroidi Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Steroidi Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chandler. That one must have hurt.
Chandler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steroidi Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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 Marcus Chandler.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chandler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Chandler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Poutsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
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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
22 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Poutsi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poutsi pushes Steel Penn Alliance up against the cage in a clinch.
Poutsi pushes Steel Penn Alliance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poutsi wants the takedown. Steel Penn Alliance is fighting it off but Poutsi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Steel Penn Alliance's guard against the cage.
Poutsi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poutsi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Steel Penn Alliance has his hands on Poutsi's head, controlling the position.
Poutsi chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutsi throwing strikes from guard but Steel Penn Alliance blocks nicely.
Poutsi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poutsi with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutsi lands a couple of digs.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Poutsi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying to keep Poutsi in close.
Poutsi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel Penn Alliance 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.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn Alliance's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Poutsi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poutsi throws a big right hand that misses.
Steel Penn Alliance manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poutsi manages to get himself to full guard.
Poutsi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel Penn Alliance is one step ahead there.
Poutsi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn Alliance defends well.
Poutsi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Poutsi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steel Penn Alliance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poutsi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel Penn Alliance has managed to get both his arms back between Poutsi's legs - danger averted.
Poutsi looking to control.
Steel Penn Alliance slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Poutsi is looking for a sweep.
Steel Penn Alliance advances to full mount.
Poutsi is trying to reverse the position but instead Steel Penn Alliance has taken his back - oops!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poutsi is really stuck here.
Steel Penn Alliance lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Poutsi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Steel Penn Alliance off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Steel Penn Alliance patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Poutsi wants to escape the position.
Steel Penn Alliance tightening his grip on Poutsi, looking for the choke.
Poutsi tries to roll but Steel Penn Alliance sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Poutsi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Poutsi has managed to clinch.
Poutsi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Poutsi fails to land.
Poutsi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poutsi has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance working aggressively here.
Poutsi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel Penn Alliance backwards.
Poutsi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poutsi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poutsi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Poutsi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steel Penn Alliance's head.
Poutsi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poutsi thows a huge punch but Steel Penn Alliance dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poutsi throws a strike but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel Penn Alliance bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poutsi's guard.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control but Poutsi is working from the bottom.
Tim Poutsi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poutsi can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn Alliance advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Poutsi is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn Alliance is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance blocks the strikes from Poutsi.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a kimura but Poutsi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn Alliance to get the leverage.
Steel Penn Alliance is nestled in close to Poutsi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Steel Penn Alliance is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Steel Penn Alliance.
Steel Penn Alliance seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poutsi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poutsi is pressing down on Steel Penn Alliance's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Poutsi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn Alliance puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poutsi is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn Alliance eventually gives up the hold.
Poutsi is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn Alliance sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to work for an arm triangle but Poutsi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for a submission of some sort.
Poutsi is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn Alliance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to take a breather but Poutsi is having none of it.
Poutsi wants to improve his position but Steel Penn Alliance is controlling well.
Poutsi looking for submissions off his back.
Poutsi wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poutsi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steel Penn Alliance scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steel Penn Alliance throwing shots but Poutsi is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tim Poutsi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crunch! Poutsi slams his shin into Steel Penn Alliance's torso.
Poutsi lands a nice hook to Steel Penn Alliance's body. Steel Penn Alliance takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poutsi throws the kick towards the body but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it.
Steel Penn Alliance drops down looking for a counter takedown but Poutsi sprawls and moves away.
Poutsi is looking to clinch.
Poutsi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poutsi misses with the head strike.
Poutsi tries to work over Steel Penn Alliance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poutsi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Poutsi.
Steel Penn Alliance is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poutsi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poutsi's back!
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!
Poutsi is really stuck here.
Steel Penn Alliance has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Poutsi! Can he survive? No! He's out! Steel Penn Alliance gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Steel Penn Alliance!
An out of breath The Steel Penn Alliance thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Salgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Stephensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francisco Salgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marty Stephensson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salgado closes the distance and clinches.
Stephensson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stephensson.
Stephensson can't find room to land a body shot as Salgado controls the action.
Salgado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stephensson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salgado tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stephensson is able to avoid easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Salgado. That snapped Stephensson's head back.
Salgado has Stephensson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stephensson misses with a punch on the inside.
Stephensson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Stephensson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salgado breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephensson throws a low kick but Salgado moves out of range easily.
Salgado feinted with a counter takedown.
Salgado misses with the body kick
and Stephensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salgado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stephensson. Stephensson obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salgado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephensson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephensson flicks out a counter leg kick but Salgado steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salgado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stephensson clinches up against the cage.
Stephensson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephensson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Salgado's calf.
Salgado wants to clinch up but Stephensson keeps it at a distance.
Stephensson lands a big head kick that sends Salgado to the canvas! Stephensson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marty Stephensson!
A relieved looking Marty Stephensson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregory McVaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Dekkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dekkers has chosen Shells - Get your roll on as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Gregory McVaughn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bas Dekkers!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVaughn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dekkers counters with an outside leg kick.
McVaughn has managed to clinch.
I was talking to McVaughn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Dekkers avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn scores with a knee to the head.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekkers avoids it.
Dekkers misses with a knee strike.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks with his arms.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers blocking some punches.
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from McVaughn.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that McVaughn shrugs off.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McVaughn blocks it with crossed arms.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekkers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dekkers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McVaughn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dekkers can turn it around.
McVaughn lands a knee to the head.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McVaughn's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dekkers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McVaughn is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers slows down the pace here.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVaughn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dekkers landing knees to the body.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
Dekkers works on McVaughn's body with a couple of short punches.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers blocking some punches.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McVaughn dodges an elbow strike from Dekkers.
Dekkers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks with his arms.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekkers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Dekkers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McVaughn is keeping busy.
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McVaughn up against the cage.
Dekkers crunches a lovely knee into McVaughn's ribcage.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dekkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dekkers looking to throw knees to the head but McVaughn is blocking nicely.
McVaughn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Dekkers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that McVaughn shrugs off.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McVaughn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Dekkers dominated that round.
That's time! McVaughn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dekkers pushes McVaughn up against the cage in a clinch.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from McVaughn.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.
Dekkers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
Dekkers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekkers avoids it.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McVaughn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McVaughn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dekkers is trying to stall.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dekkers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks it.
McVaughn takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dekkers.
Dekkers avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McVaughn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dekkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks with his arms.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dekkers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dekkers lands a left hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
A left hand lands to the body for Dekkers.
Dekkers avoiding damage.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dekkers scores with a shot to the side of McVaughn's head.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but Dekkers is blocking nicely.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
Dekkers blocking some punches.
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dekkers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dekkers wants to stall.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Dekkers avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dekkers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers controlling the action here for a moment.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Dekkers.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
Dekkers stalling against the cage.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped McVaughn in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Dekkers avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to McVaughn's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McVaughn's defenses.
Dekkers scores with a knee to the head.
McVaughn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Dekkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McVaughn throws a body kick that misses
and Dekkers counters with an outside leg kick.
Dekkers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McVaughn connects with a right hand. Dekkers shakes it off.
McVaughn closes the distance and clinches.
McVaughn takes an elbow to the forehead.
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
Dekkers with a knee to the head.
McVaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dekkers's face.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that McVaughn shrugs off.
McVaughn is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dekkers.
Oh McVaughn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dekkers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow.
Dekkers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dekkers blocks it with crossed arms.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Dekkers effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dekkers blocking some punches.
McVaughn seems to have got his legs back now.
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dekkers throws an elbow but misses.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
A knee to the head by Dekkers.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Dekkers avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McVaughn's defenses.
Dekkers scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Dekkers.
Dekkers digs a right hand underneath McVaughn's ribcage. McVaughn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dekkers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Dekkers avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dekkers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dekkers scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers misses with a knee strike.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from McVaughn.
Knees to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bas Dekkers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dekkers.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekkers avoids it.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dekkers stalling in the clinch but McVaughn improves position.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks with his arms.
Dekkers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McVaughn is keeping busy.
McVaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dekkers is defending well for now.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dekkers blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above McVaughn 's eye.
McVaughn can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Dekkers to work.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks with his arms.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dekkers blocks it with crossed arms.
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Dekkers really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dekkers tries to land a front kick but McVaughn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McVaughn throws a head kick that Dekkers semi-blocks.
Dekkers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dekkers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dekkers throws a low kick but McVaughn avoids it.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
McVaughn misses with an uppercut
and Dekkers counters by clinching up.
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dekkers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
Dekkers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers wants to stall.
McVaughn lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McVaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
Dekkers working McVaughn over with knees to the body.
McVaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dekkers is defending well for now.
Dekkers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dekkers.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McVaughn as Dekkers tries to tie him up.
Dekkers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers misses with a knee to the head.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
McVaughn connects with a knee to the head.
Dekkers looking to throw knees to the head but McVaughn is blocking nicely.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dekkers is trying to stall.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McVaughn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dekkers.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
A short left from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dekkers taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
Dekkers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers landing knees to the body.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow.
Nice elbow from Dekkers.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Dekkers to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
Dekkers effectively controlling the action here.
Dekkers is working McVaughn over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Dekkers.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn letting Dekkers take a breather here.
Dekkers is looking to control McVaughn's arms but McVaughn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dekkers has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Dekkers dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McVaughn circles away from the clinch attempt.
McVaughn checks the leg kick nicely there.
McVaughn throws a body shot but no joy.
Dekkers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dekkers feints a counter leg kick.
McVaughn misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McVaughn rushes Dekkers and presses him up against the cage.
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers misses with an elbow over the top.
Dekkers throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
McVaughn misses with a body punch.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks with his arms.
Dekkers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short right from Dekkers on the inside.
Dekkers scores a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn takes a knee to the side of the body.
McVaughn misses with a knee to the head.
Dekkers crunches a lovely knee into McVaughn's ribcage.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above McVaughn 's eye.
Dekkers lands with a left to the head.
Dekkers scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dekkers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dekkers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McVaughn blocks it with crossed arms.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bas Dekkers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dekkers working McVaughn over with knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
Gregory McVaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dekkers managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers lands with a right to the head.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Dekkers.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dekkers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dekkers managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Dekkers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dekkers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Dekkers! Bas Dekkers retains his featherweight title!
Bas Dekkers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wooden Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pencil comes to the cage accompanied by Full Retard. Robinson has chosen Mortal Kombat Theme as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Allen Robinson !
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with a straight right.
As Robinson backs away, Pencil returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pencil avoids the head kick by Robinson .
Pencil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pencil gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Robinson lands a really nice looking cross but Pencil seems unphased.
Pencil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson .
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Robinson blocks the leg kick.
Robinson lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Robinson lunges at Pencil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pencil's hand.
Pencil misses with a leg kick.
A cross from Robinson lands.
Robinson checks a low kick from Pencil.
Robinson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pencil tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Robinson manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Robinson .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson connects with a high kick.
Pencil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pencil tries a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pencil's head backwards.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pencil circles away quickly and effectively.
Pencil tries to counter by clinching up but Robinson breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Pencil misses the target.
Robinson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pencil had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson feints a jab promting Pencil to slip. Robinson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pencil slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pencil slips a jab and a cross from Robinson .
Pencil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Robinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pencil checks it well.
Pencil cracks the inside of Robinson 's front leg.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Pencil counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pencil cracks Robinson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pencil has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Robinson to stand back up!
Robinson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Pencil finish him?
Pencil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson misses with a hook. Pencil ducked under it nicely.
Pencil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pencil throws a leg kick
and Robinson counters with a two punch combo.
Robinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Robinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson misses the jab.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pencil throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Allen Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Robinson catches Pencil right on the button with a cross.
Pencil finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Allen Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Pencil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pencil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Robinson lands but Pencil takes it in his stride.
Robinson misses with a hook. Pencil ducked under it nicely.
Robinson misses with a left hand
and Pencil counters with a nice leg kick.
Allen Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Pencil's shoulder, as Pencil tries to avoid the shot.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Robinson avoids it well and moves away.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Pencil.
Pencil misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson lands with an uppercut that bounces Pencil off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pencil moves away from the strike by Robinson .
Pencil wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Pencil.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pencil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pencil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pencil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Robinson back to the cage. Pencil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pencil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pencil gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robinson .
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pencil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robinson sizes up Pencil with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Robinson looks to move away, Pencil throws a big counter combo but Robinson just gets out of the way.
Pencil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robinson 's head backwards.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pencil might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pencil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robinson .
Robinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pencil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robinson misses with a straight right.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Robinson 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!
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Pencil moves out of range easily.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pencil.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Robinson avoids it well and moves away.
Pencil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Robinson misses.
Pencil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pencil slips a jab from Robinson .
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Robinson avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Pencil - just one landing.
Pencil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Robinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pencil doesn't seem phased though.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pencil. Pencil obviously looking to wear him down.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Pencil misses the target.
Robinson stuns Pencil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pencil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robinson .
Robinson looks to land a combination but Pencil avoids it well.
Pencil misses with a body punch
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pencil throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson throws a head kick but Pencil moves out of range.
Pencil connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pencil misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robinson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pencil dodges the punch combination from Robinson .
Pencil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a right hand that Pencil ducks under and follows up with a left that Pencil also avoids with ease.
Pencil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robinson cracks Pencil with a good jab.
Robinson 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pencil throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson throws the left hand but Pencil avoids the punch easily.
As Robinson tries to get set, Pencil tries to push him back and clinch up but Robinson manages to avoid the attempt.
Robinson lands an overhand right.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pencil.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Pencil throws a head kick that misses.
Pencil looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robinson throws a jab when Pencil was well out of range.
Pencil is looking to counter the offense by Robinson and move into the clinch.
Pencil scores with a jab to the head.
Pencil throws a leg kick but Robinson checks it.
Robinson swings for the body but Pencil moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Robinson really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Pencil walks into a jab.
A jab from Robinson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pencil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pencil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robinson connects with a right hand. Pencil shakes it off.
Pencil scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Pencil.
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pencil.
A countering left hand to the body from Robinson misses.
Good shot there by Robinson .
Pencil tried to score with a low kick but Robinson checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson blocks a leg kick.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Pencil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pencil attempts a counter takedown but Robinson avoids it well and moves away.
Pencil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson .
Pencil throwing a counter right hand but Robinson manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Robinson lands but Pencil takes it in his stride.
Pencil lands a really nice looking cross but Robinson seems unphased.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Pencil seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A nice combination there by Robinson .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pencil slips under a jab from Robinson .
Pencil throws a low kick but Robinson moves out of range easily.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson lands a head kick!
Pencil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Robinson .
Robinson unleashes a big counter combination but Pencil bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into Pencil's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pencil.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Robinson dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pencil throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Robinson .
Pencil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Pencil misses with a leg kick
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Pencil misses.
Robinson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pencil.
Nice uppercut lands for Robinson . That snapped Pencil's head back.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Pencil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pencil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Robinson throws a right hand that Pencil ducks under and follows up with a left that Pencil also avoids with ease.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pencil lands a big head kick that sends Robinson tumbling to the mat! Pencil takes a step backwards and waves Robinson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Pencil throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Wooden Pencil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Pencil tries to counter with a takedown but Robinson is quick to defend against it.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pencil feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pencil is just out of range.
Pencil feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Robinson slips under a jab from Pencil.
Nice defenses there by Pencil.
Pencil avoids the head kick by Robinson .
Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Pencil's shoulder, as Pencil tries to avoid the shot.
Pencil appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pencil, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pencil throws a leg kick but Robinson checks it.
Robinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson throws a lazy head kick
and Pencil holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pencil.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pencil avoids it.
Pencil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Allen Robinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pencil tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.
Pencil scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allen Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Robinson !
Allen Robinson is the new middleweight champion!
Allen Robinson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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