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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nico Salas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie DePalma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nico Salas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nico Salas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nico Salas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louie DePalma!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DePalma lands a nice looking body shot.
Salas moves out of range of the strikes.
DePalma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salas doesn't seem bothered though.
DePalma forces Salas back against the cage and clinches.
DePalma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salass head.
It looks like Nico Salas has been cut.
DePalma works on Salas's body with a couple of short punches.
Salas swings wildly with an uppercut but DePalma uses good head movement to avoid it.
DePalma scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for DePalma.
DePalma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DePalma avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salas.
Salas trying to stall but DePalma improves his position.
Salas misses with the head strike.
DePalma pressing his opponent against the cage.
DePalma avoids a wild elbow strike from Salas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DePalma lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Salas throws an elbow but misses.
Salas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Salas is trying to stall.
A hook to the body from DePalma.
A shot in the inside from DePalma.
DePalma slowing the pace effectively.
Salas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Salas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DePalma walks away with a smile on his face. Salas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DePalma has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Salas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Salas throws a sloppy body shot
and DePalma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Salas! DePalma lets Salas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salas throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salas is rocked!
DePalma moves into the clinch.
Oh Salas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by DePalma.
Salas is looking to take this one to the mat.
DePalma lands a big right hand that drops Salas! The killer instinct kicks in and DePalma finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by DePalma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louie DePalma!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earl Jeffries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earl Jeffries will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Earl Jeffries !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeffries tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jeffries moves into range and clinches up with Carter.
Jeffries misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeffries lands an elbow that stopped Carter in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like John Carter has been cut.
Jeffries is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jeffries lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeffries lands with a light punch inside.
Jeffries pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jeffries lands with a short shot to the head.
Jeffries is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Carter takes an elbow to the temple.
John Carter's cut is getting worse.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jeffries .
Jeffries digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.
Carter is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeffries lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeffries lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jeffries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carter's defenses.
John Carter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jeffries gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carter is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Carter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Earl Jeffries !
A very excited looking Earl Jeffries made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Jason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mecduran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is G-Eazy - I Mean It ft. Remo. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Jason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Mecduran!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Jason misses
and Mecduran counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jason wants to hit a switch here but Mecduran passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jason there!
Jason is controlling an arm, preventing Mecduran from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mecduran controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jason has given up his back here. Will Mecduran look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Mecduran keeps control of the position as Jason tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mecduran has managed to slip his arm under Jason's chin. This could be all over... yep, Jason is tapping out! Submission win for Mecduran.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Mecduran!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelio Kontos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kontos has chosen Stelio Kontos as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stelio Kontos!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kontos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kontos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walters could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Walters has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kontos lands with a light punch inside.
It looks like Wesley Walters has been cut.
A short right from Kontos on the inside.
Kontos has a couple of punches blocked by Walters.
Kontos lands a left hand.
Kontos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kontos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Walters is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kontos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kontos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Walters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walters throws a series of punches but Kontos avoids them all with ease.
Kontos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kontos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters wants to stand back up but Kontos manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Walters's face as Kontos controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walters is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kontos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kontos happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Walters explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wesley Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontos darts in and clinches Walters up against the cage.
Kontos is struggling to control the position.
Kontos has Walters pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Walters manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Walters working hard to break the clinch.
Kontos has Walters pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kontos pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Walters tumbling to the mat - Kontos dives into Walters's guard.
Walters is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kontos dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontos is working Walters over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stelio Kontos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Walters's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Walters bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kontos's head.
Walters misses with a combination
and Kontos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've been informed that Kontos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Walters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kontos is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stelio Kontos has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontos landing with the ground and pound.
Walters wants to stand but Kontos is controlling the position.
Kontos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kontos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Some wild striking there from Walters.
Kontos takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walters throws a nice looking combination but Kontos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kontos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kontos darts in and clinches Walters up against the cage.
Kontos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wesley Walters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walters misses with a body shot
so Kontos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Walters wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kontos manages to pass to side control.
Walters tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kontos manages to move to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kontos controlling from the full mount.
Walters trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kontos controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontos landing shots from mount.
Walters really wants to buck Kontos off and get back to his feet.
Kontos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kontos lands a heavy elbow.
Kontos lands with some strikes.
Kontos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kontos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontos is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walters is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stelio Kontos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wesley Walters's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Walters tries to sprawl but Kontos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Walters tries to kick Kontos off but Kontos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kontos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kontos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walters is trying to stand up here but Kontos is controlling him well.
Kontos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kontos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kontos gets a clinch.
Kontos has Walters pressed against the cage, preventing Walters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kontos has Walters pressed against the cage, preventing Walters from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Kontos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontos lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kontos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kontos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kontos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walters backwards.
Kontos presses Walters against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Walters takes a shot to the head.
Kontos lands a big right hand that drops Walters! The killer instinct kicks in and Kontos finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kontos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stelio Kontos!
A very excited looking Stelio Kontos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike MIles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Decker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramon Decker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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143 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike MIles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramon Decker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MIles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MIles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Decker manages to get himself to full guard.
MIles is pushing down on Decker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Decker is fighting to maintain full guard but MIles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Decker tries to get to full guard but MIles has control of the leg.
Decker trying to control here.
Decker is defending against the submission attempts here by MIles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MIles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Decker missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MIles is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Decker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike MIles!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Vettori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Dimelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vettori's entrance music is The Godfather. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marvin Vettori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Dimelo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vettori throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dimelo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vettori thinking.
Vettori tries to move into range but Dimelo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marvin Vettori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vettori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dimelo thuds a left hand into Vettori's body.
Dimelo throws a leg kick which misses Vettori's front leg but catches the back leg as Vettori tries to avoid it.
Dimelo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vettori on the side of the head.
It looks like Marvin Vettori has been cut.
A low kick from Vettori is predictable there
and Dimelo counters with a right hand to the body.
Dimelo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dimelo lands a front kick.
Vettori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vettori is rocked!
Vettori leaves his chin hanging out and Dimelo seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Vettori crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Enzo Dimelo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Rockhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Libio Do Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Rockhold could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Libio Do Santos 's chin.
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Rockhold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Libio Do Santos !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Do Santos tries to move into range but Rockhold moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Libio Do Santos has been cut.
Rockhold missing with a left hand there. Do Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Do Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Do Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rockhold's guard.
Rockhold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Do Santos on the ground.
Do Santos wants to pass the guard but Rockhold is keeping the position.
Do Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rockhold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Do Santos chips away with some ground and pound.
Rockhold keeping moving, preventing Do Santos from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Do Santos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockhold is looking to stand up but Do Santos isn't so interested in that idea.
Do Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Do Santos content to stall in guard here.
Do Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockhold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockhold is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Do Santos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do Santos slows the pace down.
Rockhold is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Do Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rockhold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rockhold wants to get back to his feet but Do Santos is dominant here and he's now got Rockhold's back!
Rockhold wants to get back to his feet.
Rockhold trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Do Santos has his arm under Rockhold's chin here. Game over son! Do Santos squeezes tightly and Rockhold is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Libio Do Santos !
A victorious Libio Do Santos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Sunderland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donal Brogue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunderland comes to the cage accompanied by Shin Godzilla OST - The Offensive. Donal Brogue is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Sunderland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Donal Brogue!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brogue connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sunderland momentarily.
Brogue has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brogue moves away from the strike by Sunderland.
Sunderland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sunderland.
Sunderland tries to throw a body punch but Brogue avoids it by throwing Sunderland back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Brogue jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sunderland walks away with a smile on his face. Brogue gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brogue on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sunderland loads up on a big right hand but Brogue slips the punch.
Brogue throws out a counter right but Sunderland avoids it with no problem.
Brogue throws a body punch but Sunderland moves out of range.
Sunderland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland rushes Brogue and presses him up against the cage.
Sunderland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brogue fails to pull guard.
Brogue prevents a body shot from Sunderland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunderland misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sunderland on the inside.
Sunderland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sunderland misses with the head strike.
Sunderland misses with a body punch.
Sunderland misses with a body punch.
Brogue drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steve Sunderland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donal Brogue.
Sunderland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sunderland misses with a punch on the inside.
Brogue tries to pull guard but Sunderland holds him up against the cage and eventually Brogue drops back down to his feet.
Sunderland lands a body punch.
Brogue is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brogue blocks an uppercut.
Sunderland throws a punch but it's blocked by Brogue.
Sunderland tries to work over Brogue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sunderland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
Sunderland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brogue is trying to drag Sunderland to the mat but Sunderland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sunderland lands a hook that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
Sunderland stops a takedown attempt from Brogue.
Sunderland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brogues head.
Sunderland misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sunderland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Sunderland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Sunderland.
Brogue looks winded!
Brogue prevents a body shot from Sunderland.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sunderland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sunderland lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sunderland.
Sunderland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brogue goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sunderland prevents it.
Brogue blocking some punches.
Sunderland leaning against his opponent.
Sunderland tries a body shot but Brogue blocks it.
Sunderland lands a nice uppercut.
Brogue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sunderland.
Brogue blocking some punches.
Brogue wants a takedown.
Sunderland is stalling here.
Sunderland taking a breather.
Brogue is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sunderland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brogues head.
Brogue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sunderland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Sunderland.
Sunderland throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Sunderland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brogue throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brogue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sunderland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sunderland is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Brogue throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sunderland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brogue keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brogue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice jab there from Sunderland.
Sunderland has closed the distance and engaged Brogue in a clinch.
Brogue jumps guard but Sunderland stands there with Brogue around his waist. Brogue gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sunderland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Sunderland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brogue is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brogue prevents a body shot from Sunderland.
Brogue looking for a takedown.
Sunderland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brogue can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogue is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sunderland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steve Sunderland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donal Brogue.
Brogue is looking to break free of the clinch but Sunderland has double underhooks.
Sunderland gets through Brogue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brogue goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sunderland prevents it.
Brogue is breathing heavily.
Brogue goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sunderland prevents it.
Sunderland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sunderland pushes Brogue back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sunderland tries to throw a body punch but Brogue avoids it by throwing Sunderland back against the cage.
Sunderland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brogue is trying to pull guard but Sunderland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brogue tries for a takedown but Sunderland manages to get underhooks.
Sunderland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland scores with a hook to the body.
Brogue blocking some punches.
Sunderland digs a right hand into Brogue's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brogue's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunderland.
Sunderland digs a right hand underneath Brogue's ribcage. Brogue let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brogue fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sunderland.
Sunderland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sunderland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sunderland tries to work over Brogue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brogue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sunderland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogue wants a takedown but no success here.
Sunderland stalling the fight.
Sunderland works on Brogue's body with a couple of short punches.
Sunderland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sunderland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brogues head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sunderland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sunderland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sunderland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sunderland tries to throw a body punch but Brogue avoids it by throwing Sunderland back against the cage.
Sunderland slowing the pace effectively.
Sunderland scores with a shot to the side of Brogue's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sunderland.
Sunderland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland swings wildly with an uppercut but Brogue uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sunderland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sunderland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sunderland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brogue's elbow.
Sunderland lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sunderland is stalling here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brogue wants to take the fight to the mat but Sunderland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sunderland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brogue's elbow.
Sunderland lands a left hand.
A short right from Sunderland.
Sunderland presses Brogue against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Sunderland dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sunderland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sunderland takes the fight into the clinch.
Sunderland scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sunderland.
Sunderland gets through Brogue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sunderland.
Brogue is trying to drag Sunderland to the mat but Sunderland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sunderland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunderland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brogue takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sunderland throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Sunderland to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sunderland.
A nice left hand lands by Sunderland.
Sunderland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brogue prevents a body shot from Sunderland.
A right handed body shot lands from Sunderland.
Brogue tries to score a body lock takedown but Sunderland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sunderland tries to work over Brogue's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sunderland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sunderland lands with a short shot to the head.
Brogue is looking for a takedown.
Steve Sunderland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donal Brogue.
Sunderland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brogue blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sunderland.
Still in the clinch, Sunderland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sunderland tries to throw a body punch but Brogue avoids it by throwing Sunderland back against the cage.
Sunderland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sunderland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sunderland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sunderland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sunderland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brogue blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve Sunderland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Sunderland.
Sunderland can't find room to land a body shot as Brogue controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Sunderland.
Brogue is rocked!
Sunderland lands a left hand.
Brogue is still on wobbly legs! Can Sunderland finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Sunderland fails to land.
Steve Sunderland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sunderland presses Brogue against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sunderland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brogue or not.
Sunderland lands with a right to the head.
Sunderland lands a body punch.
Sunderland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
Sunderland lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sunderland.
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!
Sunderland misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunderland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brogue backwards.
Sunderland lands a body punch.
Sunderland misses with a punch on the inside.
Sunderland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sunderland pushes Brogue back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Sunderland.
Sunderland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Sunderland - that landed with a thud.
Brogue takes a shot to the head.
Donal Brogue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sunderland scores with a hook to the body.
Sunderland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brogue seems to have recovered his senses.
Sunderland is leaning against Brogue and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sunderland works on Brogue's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Sunderland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sunderland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Sunderland!
A relieved looking Steve Sunderland 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Michel Truffaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Chernishev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chernishev has chosen MC Hovanskiy - Father in the building as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michel Truffaut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Chernishev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Truffaut misses the target.
Chernishev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chernishev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Truffaut throws out the jab.
Chernishev works over Truffaut's head and body with a nice combination.
Chernishev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Truffaut counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chernishev lands with an overhand left.
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Truffaut just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernishev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Truffaut avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut moves out of range as Chernishev strikes.
Truffaut slips a straight right by Chernishev.
Chernishev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Truffaut is fending him off so far but Chernishev persists. Nope, Truffaut circles away and we're back to standing.
Truffaut with a jab.
Chernishev throws the left hand but Truffaut avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Chernishev.
Truffaut scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Truffaut misses the jab.
Michel Truffaut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chernishev has his takedown stuffed
and Truffaut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michel Truffaut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Chernishev.
Truffaut displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chernishev.
Truffaut on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Truffaut stuffs the takedown attempt from Chernishev. Chernishev gets slowly back to his feet.
Chernishev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Truffaut.
Chernishev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truffaut misses with a wild body shot.
Chernishev gets a double leg takedown into Truffaut's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chernishev throws a big elbow that misses.
Chernishev slips nicely into half guard.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Truffaut defending well though.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chernishev lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev controlling the action here.
Chernishev is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chernishev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernishev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chernishev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chernishev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chernishev winds up and cracks Truffaut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chernishev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Truffaut defending well though.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Truffaut has hold of Chernishev's hands but Chernishev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernishev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chernishev working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Truffaut is trying desperately to improve position.
Chernishev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernishev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Truffaut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chernishev fails with the takedown.
Chernishev misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Truffaut wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chernishev with a jab.
Truffaut scores with a jab. Chernishev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Truffaut misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Chernishev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truffaut keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been told by Truffaut's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Truffaut takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chernishev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chernishev showed some decent athleticism there.
Sergey Chernishev has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernishev working over Truffaut with some ground and pound. Truffaut looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chernishev is controlling the pace.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chernishev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chernishev slows the pace down in half guard.
Truffaut trying to hold on to Chernishev's head to control him but Chernishev postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Truffaut's head.
Chernishev drops an elbow to the side of Truffaut's head.
Truffaut has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chernishev is working away from the top position though.
Truffaut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chernishev on the ground.
Chernishev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Truffaut defending well though.
Truffaut has hold of Chernishev's hands but Chernishev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chernishev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Truffaut on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chernishev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chernishev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chernishev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Chernishev there.
Truffaut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chernishev.
Chernishev working over Truffaut with some ground and pound. Truffaut looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Chernishev.
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes.
Chernishev is nestled in close to Truffaut, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chernishev lands strikes from half guard.
Still in half guard, Chernishev seems content to control.
Chernishev lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Chernishev seems content to control.
Truffaut tries to get to full guard but Chernishev has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Truffaut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chernishev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chernishev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chernishev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Chernishev.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chernishev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chernishev connects with a nice short shot to Truffaut's temple.
Chernishev lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Chernishev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chernishev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chernishev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Truffaut counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Truffaut misses with a hook. Chernishev ducked under it nicely.
Chernishev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Truffaut pinned against the cage. Truffaut gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Truffaut was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chernishev.
Chernishev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Truffaut napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernishev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Truffaut some visible discomfort.
Truffaut takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truffaut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chernishev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernishev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Truffaut down.
Truffaut is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Truffaut is looking for a sweep.
Chernishev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Truffaut some visible discomfort.
Chernishev working the head with strikes.
Truffaut taking a bit of punishment here - Chernishev scoring with strikes.
Chernishev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chernishev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chernishev is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truffaut takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chernishev working the head and body with strikes.
Michel Truffaut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev lands an elbow.
Truffaut takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chernishev working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chernishev working the head with strikes.
Chernishev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chernishev looks up at the clock and then as Truffaut takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chernishev smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chernishev landing strikes.
Chernishev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chernishev lands an elbow.
Truffaut being controlled for a moment.
Chernishev landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev controlling the position.
Chernishev landing strikes.
Chernishev controlling the position.
Check out the look on Chernishev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chernishev working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernishev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chernishev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Truffaut stops Chernishev from passing to mount.
Chernishev working the ground and pound.
Chernishev landing a few strikes.
Sergey Chernishev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chernishev scores with a couple of short elbows.
The referee asks Chernishev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chernishev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chernishev moves into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Chernishev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chernishev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Chernishev!
Our winner, Sergey Chernishev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Venom Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enok Jepsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Page comes to the cage accompanied by In Flames - Colony. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Venom Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enok Jepsen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page throws a body punch but Jepsen moves out of range.
Jepsen misses with a straight left.
Jepsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jepsen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Page is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jepsen throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
Page seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Page definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Page throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Page forces Jepsen back against the cage and clinches.
Page throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Jepsen to work.
Jepsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Page throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Page tries a body shot but Jepsen blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page prevents Jepsen from breaking the clinch.
Jepsen tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Jepsen.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
Page misses with some punches.
Jepsen tries a knee to the head but Page blocks it.
Jepsen working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jepsen wants to break free but Page has control.
Jepsen blocks a body shot from Page.
Page softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Page swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jepsen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Page lands a hook to the side of the head.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Jepsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
Jepsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page blocks a body shot from Jepsen.
A head punch on the inside from Page fails to land.
Jepsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Jepsen.
Jepsen misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jepsen lands a left hand.
Jepsen has a couple of punches blocked by Page.
Page is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Page blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jepsen is keeping busy.
Jepsen has had enough of the clinch but Page keeps him there for the moment.
Jepsen letting Page take a breather here.
Page lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jepsen blocks an uppercut.
Page lands a shoulder strike.
Page wants to stall.
Page pushes Jepsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Page lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jepsen.
Page blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Page.
Jepsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Page has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Page as the two fighters clinch.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jepsen's elbow.
Jepsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Page uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jepsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jepsen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Page will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jepsen up against the cage.
Page dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jepsen's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jepsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Jepsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page throws a head punch that misses.
Jepsen wants to break free but Page has control.
Jepsen throws an elbow that misses.
Jepsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Jepsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Page scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jepsen is looking to break free of the clinch but Page has double underhooks.
Jepsen blocks an uppercut.
Jepsen is trying to break free.
Page wants to stall.
Jepsen tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jepsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Venom Page will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Page moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Page.
Page lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Enok Jepsen has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Jepsen as the two fighters clinch.
Page lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Page doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jepsen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Jepsen.
Jepsen wants to break free but Page has control.
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Jepsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Page fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Jepsen.
Page scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jepsen fails to land.
Page pushes Jepsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Page creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jepsen is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Jepsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Page lands with a short shot to the head.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
Page can't find room to land a body shot as Jepsen controls the action.
Page keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jepsen's efforts to push away.
Jepsen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Page is keeping busy.
Jepsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Page taking a breather.
Page stalling the fight.
Jepsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jepsen throws an overhand right that lands on Page's shoulder, as Page tries to avoid the shot.
Jepsen throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily.
Page throwing a counter right hand but Jepsen manages to avoid it.
Page throws a body punch but Jepsen moves out of range.
Jepsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jepsen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Page misses.
A punch lands to the side of Page 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page swings for the body but Jepsen moves out of range.
Jepsen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jepsen loads up on a big right hand but Page slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Page misses the target.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jepsen missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jepsen misses with an uppercut.
Jepsen lunges at Page with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Page's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jepsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jepsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jepsen moves out of range as Page strikes.
Jepsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jepsen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Page is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jepsen can do to turn this around?
Page waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jepsen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Page was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Page misses with a hook
and Jepsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Page throws a hook but Jepsen blocks it.
A nice side step and Jepsen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jepsen throws the left hand but Page avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Page misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Jepsen as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Page misses
and Jepsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jepsen misses with an uppercut
and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Page defending well as Jepsen loads up on a big left hand.
Page connects with a looping right hand.
Jepsen lands with a cross.
Page throws an off balance right hand
and Jepsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jepsen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Jepsen.
Page throws a right hand that misses
and Jepsen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jepsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Page doesn't seem bothered though.
Jepsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Page.
Page throws an off balance right hand
and Jepsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jepsen misses with a wild body shot.
Page misses with a hook. Jepsen ducked under it nicely.
Jepsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Page stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jepsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Nice defenses there by Page.
Page looks to land a combination but Jepsen avoids it well.
Page walks into a stiff left hand from Jepsen.
Jepsen misses with a body shot
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but Jepsen is just out of range.
Page defending well as Jepsen loads up on a big left hand.
Page slips under a jab from Jepsen.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Jepsen pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Venom Page will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Enok Jepsen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jepsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jepsen.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Jepsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Jepsen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jepsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jepsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jepsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Page.
Jepsen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Page with a body shot.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Jepsen.
Jepsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Page throws a jab when Jepsen was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jepsen throws an overhand right that lands on Page's shoulder, as Page tries to avoid the shot.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
Jepsen misses with a double jab
and Page counters by clinching up.
Page misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jepsen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Page.
Page blocks an uppercut.
Jepsen blocking some punches.
Jepsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Page misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page throws a punch but it's blocked by Jepsen.
Jepsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jepsen has had enough of the clinch but Page keeps him there for the moment.
Jepsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Venom Page has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jepsen'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.
Jepsen tries to break the clinch but Page is controlling the position.
Page taking a breather.
Jepsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jepsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Jepsen as he connects with a hook.
Jepsen misses with a double jab
and Page counters with a nice body shot.
Page misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jepsen! But no joy.
Jepsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Page throws out the jab.
Jepsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Page throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jepsen counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Jepsen misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page misses with a looping left.
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page takes a swing at Jepsen's ribcage but misses.
Page instigates a clinch.
Jepsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jepsen breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Page takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jepsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jepsen.
A countering left hand to the body from Jepsen misses.
Jepsen walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jepsen. Those never looked like landing.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jepsen throws out the jab.
Page is looking to counter punch.
Page throws a hook but Jepsen blocks it.
Page throws a hook but Jepsen avoids it easily.
Jepsen misses with a double jab.
Jepsen moves forwards but Page connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Page misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jepsen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Page throws a hook but Jepsen avoids it easily.
Jepsen misses with an uppercut. Page saw that one coming.
Jepsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Jepsen moves away and avoids it.
Enok Jepsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jepsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Page wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jepsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jepsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jepsen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Page misses with a body shot
and Jepsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Page thinking.
Page takes a swing at Jepsen's ribcage but misses.
Page thows a left - swing and a miss!
Page connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jepsen momentarily.
Page keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Venom Page did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Enok Jepsen's cut.
That's time! Page's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Page scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Page scores with a punch to the head.
Jepsen misses with a hook.
Jepsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Page connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jepsen slips under a jab.
Page uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jepsen has time to react.
Jepsen slips a jab from Page.
Page misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jepsen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Page looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Jepsen moves away and avoids it.
Jepsen ducks under a wild hook from Page.
Nice defenses there by Jepsen.
Jepsen misses with a looping left.
Jepsen scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jepsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Page uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jepsen.
Jepsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jepsen throws a hook to the side of Page's head but Page sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Page swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Page throws a hook but Jepsen avoids it easily.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jepsen scores with the left hand. Page knows he should have avoided that one.
Jepsen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Page counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Page misses.
Page digs a good body shot into Jepsen's ribs.
Page avoids the body shot from Jepsen.
Page misses the jab.
Jepsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jepsen throws a big shot that misses.
Page dodges the punch combination from Jepsen.
Page is looking to counter punch.
Jepsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Jepsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page misses the shot to the body.
Page throws out a loose jab but Jepsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Page misses with an uppercut. Jepsen saw that one coming.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Jepsen moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Page.
Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jepsen misses with a jab to the body
and Page counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Page digs a good hook to Jepsen's body.
Jepsen tests Page's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page staying out of range there.
Page fails with an attempt to clinch.
Page sizes up Jepsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Page misses with an uppercut.
Jepsen ducks under a wild hook from Page.
Jepsen throws out a counter right but Page avoids it with no problem.
Jepsen misses with a wild body shot.
Jepsen misses with an uppercut. Page saw that one coming.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jepsen slips a jab from Page.
A slow jab from Page misses its intended target.
Page misses with a straight left.
Jepsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jepsen misses with a shot to the body
and Page counters with a stiff right hand.
Page punishes Jepsen's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jepsen moves away.
Jepsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page.
Page works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Page's corner calls for a 1-2. Page obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jepsen misses with an uppercut. Page saw that one coming.
Page slips a jab from Jepsen.
It looked like Page wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jepsen slips under a jab from Page.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Jepsen.
Nice shot by Page.
Page with a nice cross.
Page blocks a jab.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
Page slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venom Page had his way with Enok Jepsen in that round.
The cut man is working on Enok Jepsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Page.
Page is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jepsen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Page throws a hook but Jepsen avoids it easily.
Jepsen jabs Page right on the nose. Page blinks but takes it well.
Jepsen misses with a hook. Page ducked under it nicely.
Page avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Page is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Page takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Jepsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page cracks Jepsen with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page with a hook.
Page misses with a right hand
and Jepsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Page swings widly with a right hand
and Jepsen counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jepsen throws a hook but Page avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Page misses the target.
Page lands with a straight right. Jepsen didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jepsen misses with a left hand
and Page counters with a right hand to the body.
Page rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jepsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Page finds it's target.
Jepsen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jepsen avoids the body shot from Page.
Jepsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jepsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Page's head.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Jepsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Page scores with a hook.
Page looks to land a right hand but Jepsen moved out of range.
Page fails in his attempt to clinch.
Page tries to clinch there but Jepsen circles away.
Enok Jepsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jepsen slips under a jab.
Jepsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Page.
Jepsen tries to move into range but Page moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jepsen throws a right and a left that Page avoids nicely.
Page was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Page misses.
Jepsen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jepsen.
Jepsen misses with a right hand
and Page counters with a nice uppercut.
Page tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jepsen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jepsen misses with a wild body shot.
Jepsen throws a right hand that misses
and Page counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Page connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jepsen. Jepsen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Page scores with the left hand. Jepsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Page throws a body punch but Jepsen moves out of range.
Page lands a jab to Jepsen's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page misses with a body shot.
Page closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jepsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jepsen looks to throw the jab but Page is out of range.
Jepsen misses with a straight right.
Jepsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jepsen counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Jepsen misses.
Page cracks Jepsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jepsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Jepsen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jepsen on the side of the head.
Page swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jepsen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jepsen looks to land a combination but Page avoids it well.
Jepsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jepsen throws out a counter right but Page avoids it with no problem.
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Page lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jepsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Page tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jepsen as Page tries to tie him up.
Jepsen misses with some punches.
Jepsen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Venom Page showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Page has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venom Page!
A relieved looking Venom Page 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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