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GAMMA#644 Origi v Defoe PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Gorrila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hennan Hoyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fat Gorrila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennan Hoyce!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorrila tries to clinch
letting Hoyce counter with a right hand.
Gorrila avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Gorrila.
Hoyce 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.
Gorrila displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoyce throws out the jab.
Gorrila jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hoyce on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoyce connects with a leg kick. Gorrila looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gorrila throws the left hand but Hoyce avoids the punch easily.
Gorrila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gorrila throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorrila listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gorrila throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoyce.
Gorrila slips a jab from Hoyce.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gorrila. Hoyce does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoyce bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gorrila's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gorrila. Hoyce does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Gorrila misses.
Hoyce lands the left hand.
Donk. Hoyce catches Gorrila right on the button with a cross.
Gorrila is looking to clinch.
Hoyce throws out a counter right but Gorrila avoids it with no problem.
Hoyce tests Gorrila's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoyce cracks Gorrila with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hoyce has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gorrila to stand back up!
Gorrila is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Gorrila.
Oh Gorrila is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoyce shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Gorrila takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hoyce sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Gorrila bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hennan Hoyce!
After winning the bout, Hennan Hoyce 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taneli Hauki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Blasts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taneli Hauki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Taneli Hauki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rupert Blasts!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hauki lands a body shot.
Hauki misses with a straight right.
Hauki misses with a looping right.
Blasts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hauki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blasts misses with a low kick as Hauki jumps back.
A big left from Hauki misses.
Hauki swats away the attempt to clinch by Blasts.
Blasts wants to slow Hauki down by chopping away at his legs.
Hauki checks the leg kick.
Hauki checks the leg kick.
Blasts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hauki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Hauki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Blasts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hauki lands a nice looking body kick.
Blasts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blasts throws a low kick but Hauki avoids it.
Blasts looks to score with a jab to the body but Hauki is just out of range.
Blasts scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hauki throws the kick towards the body but Blasts avoids it.
Blasts throws a leg kick but Hauki moved away.
Hauki throws a wild body kick that Blasts sees coming a mile off.
Hauki checks a low kick from Blasts.
Blasts moves into the clinch.
Hauki lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hauki.
Hauki prevents a body shot from Blasts.
Hauki blocks a body shot from Blasts.
Blasts with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blasts.
Blasts utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blasts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hauki blocks it with crossed arms.
Blasts swings wildly with an uppercut but Hauki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blasts misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hauki tries to work over Blasts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hauki lands with a short shot to the head.
Blasts misses with a punch to the body.
Blasts misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hauki.
Hauki tries to work over Blasts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blasts connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hauki takes a shot to the head.
Blasts scores a nice knee to the body.
Hauki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blasts.
Blasts missing with knees to the body.
Blasts missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hauki fails to land.
Hauki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hauki lands a right hand.
Blasts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hauki is defending well for now.
Blasts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hauki is working Blasts over against the cage.
Hauki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blasts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hauki blocks it with crossed arms.
Blasts tries to land knees in the clinch but Hauki avoids the damage to the body.
Hauki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blasts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hauki blocks an uppercut.
Blasts with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Blasts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hauki tries a body shot but Blasts blocks it.
Blasts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hauki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blasts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hauki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Blasts can turn it around.
Hauki throws a head punch that misses.
Blasts takes a shot to the head.
Hauki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hauki misses with a punch to the body.
Knees to the body from Blasts.
Blasts tries a knee to the head but Hauki blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blasts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Blasts as the two fighters clinch.
Hauki lands an uppercut.
Blasts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blasts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blasts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blasts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hauki's elbow.
Blasts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hauki avoids it.
Blasts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hauki tries to work over Blasts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hauki tries a body shot but Blasts blocks it.
Blasts misses with a body punch.
Hauki lands a nice shot to the body.
Hauki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blasts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki.
Hauki pushes Blasts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blasts looks winded!
Blasts blocks an uppercut.
Hauki working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rupert Blasts will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Blasts blocks a head kick by Hauki.
Blasts is looking to chop away at Hauki's legs.
Blasts looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hauki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blasts misses with a body shot.
Blasts moves forwards but Hauki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hauki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blasts misses the shot to the body.
Hauki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hauki connects with a solid leg kick.
Blasts tries to work over Hauki's front leg with a kick but Hauki checks it.
Blasts lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasts takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hauki throws a hook but Blasts blocks it.
Blasts misses with a low kick.
And Hauki counters with a quick kick to the body but Blasts blocks it.
Blasts throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blasts fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hauki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Hauki blocks the leg kick.
Rupert Blasts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blasts throws a solid leg kick but Hauki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blasts.
Hauki checks a low kick from Blasts.
Blasts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hauki.
Blasts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hauki misses the target.
Hauki tries to work over Blasts's front leg with a kick but Blasts checks it.
Blasts dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hauki. That did some damage!
Hauki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hauki lands with an overhand left.
Hauki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blasts wants to land a leg kick but Hauki is out of range.
It looked like Hauki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blasts takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blasts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hauki, pushing him back against the cage.
Blasts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hauki fails to land.
Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blasts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blasts throws a head punch that misses.
Blasts tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hauki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blasts obliges.
Nice body punch from Blasts - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hauki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blasts scores with a shoulder strike.
Hauki working aggressively here.
Hauki managing to block the knees to the body from Blasts.
Hauki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hauki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hauki scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blasts tries to work over Hauki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hauki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hauki has a couple of punches blocked by Blasts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hauki avoiding damage as Blasts throws knees to the body.
Blasts working Hauki over with knees to the body.
Hauki managing to block the knees to the body from Blasts.
Blasts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hauki backwards.
Blasts misses with a body punch.
Rupert Blasts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Blasts blocking some punches.
Blasts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blasts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hauki backwards.
Hauki managing to block the knees to the body from Blasts.
Hauki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blasts lands a hook that snaps the head of Hauki backwards.
Blasts misses with some punches.
Blasts throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hauki blocks it with crossed arms.
Hauki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hauki presses Blasts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hauki throws a head punch that misses.
Blasts with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Blasts - that landed with a thud.
Blasts blocks an uppercut.
Blasts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blasts misses with a body punch.
Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blasts misses with a punch on the inside.
Blasts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blasts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blasts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blasts misses with some punches.
Hauki tries a body shot but Blasts blocks it.
Hauki blocking some punches.
Hauki has a couple of punches blocked by Blasts.
Blasts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Blasts.
Hauki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hauki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Blasts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hauki swings for the body but Blasts moves out of range.
Hauki looks to score with a jab to the body but Blasts is just out of range.
Hauki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blasts moves away.
A low kick from Hauki misses
and Blasts counters with a nice leg kick.
Blasts is looking to score with low kicks.
Blasts throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hauki.
Blasts connects with a solid leg kick.
Hauki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blasts moves away.
Hauki backing away here, and Blasts unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blasts connects with a leg kick. Hauki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hauki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hauki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasts connects with an inside leg kick.
Blasts misses with a wild body shot.
Hauki lands with a shot to the body.
Blasts takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Hauki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasts is looking to score with low kicks.
Blasts feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hauki's calf.
Hauki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hauki, right into the meat.
Blasts throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hauki loads up on a big right hand but Blasts slips the punch.
Blasts misses with a leg kick
and Hauki counters with a nice uppercut.
Hauki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hauki.
Hauki throws a lazy right hand but Blasts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blasts will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blasts thumps Hauki with a low kick.
Blasts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hauki.
Blasts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hauki throws a low kick but Blasts moves out of range easily.
Hauki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taneli Hauki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Blasts there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blasts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hauki rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blasts just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Blasts blocks the leg kick.
Blasts misses with a body shot.
Blasts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hauki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Blasts turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hauki misses with a looping left.
Hauki checks the leg kick.
Hauki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blasts throws a low kick but Hauki avoids it.
Hauki misses with a low kick as Blasts jumps back.
Good work by Hauki as he checks the leg kick.
Blasts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hauki manages to avoid it.
Blasts tries to work over Hauki's front leg with a kick but Hauki checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasts throws a leg kick
and Hauki counters with a right hand to the body.
Blasts connects with an inside leg kick.
Hauki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blasts momentarily.
That kick from Hauki tenderised Blasts's leg. Blasts is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hauki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Hauki. That snapped Blasts's head back.
Hauki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hauki throws a sloppy head kick and Blasts moves out of range easily.
Blasts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blasts digs a good body shot into Hauki's ribs.
Hauki checks a leg kick.
Hauki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blasts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hauki.
Blasts misses with a hook to the body
and Hauki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hauki looks to throw the jab but Blasts is out of range.
Blasts tries to counter with a clinch but Hauki shakes him off and moves away.
Hauki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hauki blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hauki misses with a body kick.
Hauki lands a lovely overhand right.
Blasts misses the shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blasts checks a leg kick.
Blasts doesn't manage to clinch there - Hauki circles away.
Blasts scoring well with a low kick there.
Blasts fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blasts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauki.
Blasts thumps Hauki with a low kick.
Blasts pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hauki is out of range and Blasts settles back down.
Blasts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blasts cracks the inside of Hauki's front leg.
Hauki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hauki checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hauki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blasts tries a low kick but Hauki avoids it.
Hauki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Taneli Hauki.
I think Blasts 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rupert Blasts!
Rupert Blasts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Musashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowacki has chosen Moby - Flower 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryu Musashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nowacki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nowacki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nowacki.
Musashi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Musashi.
Nowacki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Nowacki 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.
Nowacki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Nowacki wants to counter the offense by Musashi and move into the clinch position.
Nowacki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Musashi throws a hook but Nowacki blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nowacki! But no joy.
Nowacki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Nowacki moved out of range nicely.
Nowacki throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Musashi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Musashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Musashi misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Nowacki misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Nowacki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Musashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nowacki steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Musashi - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi lands a jab to Nowacki's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki thuds his right hand into Musashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Musashi misses with a body shot
and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nowacki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nowacki connects with the punch.
Musashi misses with a hook. Nowacki ducked under it nicely.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nowacki.
Musashi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Nowacki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi is looking to counter punch.
Nowacki throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Nowacki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Musashi misses.
Musashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Musashi.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nowacki blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Musashi.
Nowacki clinches up against the cage.
Nowacki struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
Musashi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Musashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowacki's elbow.
Nowacki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Musashi jumps guard but Nowacki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nowacki.
Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nowackis head.
Nowacki lands a nice elbow.
Nowacki lands a body punch in the clinch.
Musashi pulls Nowacki into guard.
Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nowacki passes into side control.
Nowacki controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi sneaks back into half guard.
Nowacki works his way into full mount!
Nowacki tries to control but Musashi wriggling away.
Musashi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Musashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowacki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Musashi is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musashi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nowacki looking to control but Musashi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nowacki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nowacki avoids the attempt from Musashi to control.
Musashi is working to get back to half guard.
Musashi is working hard here to advance position.
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 Ryu Musashi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Musashi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice straight punches there by Musashi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Musashi.
Musashi misses the shot to the body.
Nowacki missing with a left hand there. Musashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nowacki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nowacki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Musashi.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi missing with a left hand there. Nowacki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Musashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nowacki can do to turn this around?
A left lands for Musashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi misses with a hook to the body
and Nowacki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nowacki takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Musashi misses.
Nowacki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nowacki throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki throws a head kick that Musashi semi-blocks.
Musashi lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Musashi. Nowacki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nowacki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Musashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Musashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nowacki was well out of range. Poor timing from Musashi.
Musashi throws a sloppy body shot
and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi scores with a jab to the body.
Nowacki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Musashi can pounce on him.
Musashi misses with a body shot.
Nowacki throws a hook to the side of Musashi's head but Musashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi thows a leg kick but Nowacki checks it
and Nowacki counters with a nice body kick.
Nowacki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Nowacki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryu Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Musashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Musashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Musashi tries to work over Nowacki's front leg with a kick but Nowacki checks it.
Nowacki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Musashi lands a nice shot that snaps Nowacki's head back.
Musashi throws a leg kick but Nowacki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nowacki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Musashi connects with a body shot.
Nowacki ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
A low kick from Musashi misses
and Nowacki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Musashi works the jab nicely.
Nowacki avoids a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nowacki! But no joy.
Nowacki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nowacki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Musashi lands a nice hook to Nowacki's body. Nowacki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Musashi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ryu Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Musashi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nowacki is out of range and Musashi settles back down.
Nowacki lands a big head kick that sends Musashi tumbling to the mat! Nowacki takes a step backwards and waves Musashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Musashi is rocked!
Nowacki throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Oh Musashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Musashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nowacki. Nowacki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nowacki on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Musashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nowacki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nowacki slips under a jab.
Musashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nowacki's sensitive parts.
Musashi tries to land a front kick but Nowacki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Musashi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nowacki counters with a big right hand! Oh Musashi is in trouble here! Nowacki follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herkules Nowacki!
Our winner, Herkules Nowacki, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Pierno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musta Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierno's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Umberto Tozzi - Gloria. Laine has chosen Disturbed - Sound of Silence as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pierno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musta Laine!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierno misses with a few strikes there.
And Laine tries to counter it with a takedown but Pierno pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine moves out of range as Pierno strikes.
Musta Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine avoids the body shot from Pierno.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Pierno wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pierno moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
Pierno misses with a hook. Laine ducked under it nicely.
Laine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pierno sprawls well initially but Laine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Laine is nestled in close to Pierno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Laine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pierno is looking to control Laine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pierno avoid being mounted?
Laine stalling away here and it's allowed Pierno to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laine is in close to Pierno's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Laine wants to control from the top but Pierno keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierno has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pierno working for a triangle but Laine defends it easily.
Laine wants to control from the top but Pierno keeps moving.
Laine lands a couple of elbows.
Laine cracks Pierno with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laine controls the pace.
Laine throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Laine won't allow Pierno to sweep him here.
Laine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laine trying to control but Pierno is working from the bottom.
Pierno trying to keep a closed guard but Laine is proving a slippery customer.
Laine is sitting in close to Pierno's body. Pierno has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Laine is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Laine is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pierno.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Pierno!
A very excited looking Tim Pierno 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle. Claude LeBlanc is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandman cracks a nice hook into LeBlanc's ribs.
Sandman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sandman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandman moves in looking to clinch but LeBlanc pushes him off.
LeBlanc throws an overhand right that lands on Sandman's shoulder, as Sandman tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Sandman.
LeBlanc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sandman jabs at LeBlanc's body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sandman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
LeBlanc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc lands with an uppercut that bounces Sandman off the cage and back into range.
Sandman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
LeBlanc lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman misses the jab.
LeBlanc looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
LeBlanc blocks a jab.
Sandman looks to throw the jab but LeBlanc is out of range.
Sandman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
LeBlanc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
LeBlanc lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sandman at a distance.
LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sandman.
Sandman takes a swing at LeBlanc's ribcage but misses.
Sandman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LeBlanc swivels and escapes.
LeBlanc throwing a counter right hand but Sandman manages to avoid it.
Sandman just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlanc is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc takes one on the chin but seems OK.
LeBlanc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sandman cracks LeBlanc with a good jab.
LeBlanc tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandman was well out of range. Poor timing from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandman misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from LeBlanc misses its target.
Claude LeBlanc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LeBlanc misses with a series of wild punches.
Sandman lands a nice shot that snaps LeBlanc's head back.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut. Sandman saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sandman misses the shot to the body.
LeBlanc throws a jab when Sandman was well out of range.
Sandman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sandman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. LeBlanc defends it nicely.
A quick step to the side and LeBlanc tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Sandman.
LeBlanc buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sandman misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBlanc.
Sandman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good exchange - Sandman coming out on top.
Sandman misses with a looping right.
Oooooh!!! LeBlanc has knocked Sandman down with a huge combo! LeBlanc steps away and waves a wobbly Sandman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sandman is rocked!
It looks like The Sandman has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeBlanc trying to control the position here.
Sandman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LeBlanc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
LeBlanc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sandman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sandman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Sandman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Sandman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LeBlanc is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sandman fails with a takedown attempt.
As Sandman backs away, LeBlanc returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
LeBlanc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sandman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sandman is looking for a kimura here.
Sandman trying to control the action but LeBlanc is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc keeping control of the position.
Sandman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sandman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, LeBlanc has managed to free his arm - good work.
LeBlanc is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LeBlanc tries to get to full guard but Sandman has control of the leg.
Sandman is working for a kimura but LeBlanc is defending it quite comfortably.
Sandman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sandman trying to pass the guard but LeBlanc defending well.
Sandman throwing shots but LeBlanc is blocking nicely.
Sandman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sandman is trying to control the action in half guard but LeBlanc is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LeBlanc looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sandman prevents LeBlanc from improving his position.
Sandman seems to be looking for submissions.
Sandman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sandman breaks from LeBlanc's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sandman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… LeBlanc turns into him and now he's in Sandman's guard.
Sandman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Sandman wants to sweep but no luck.
The Sandman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandman pushes a forearm under LeBlanc's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, LeBlanc is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Sandman!
An out of breath The Sandman 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludvig Ericsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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28
212 lbs
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221 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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World class 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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ludvig Ericsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericsson moves out of range as McKenzie strikes.
McKenzie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ericsson.
Ericsson tries to counter with a takedown but McKenzie is quick to defend against it.
McKenzie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McKenzie throws a leg kick
and Ericsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKenzie won't be happy with that.
Ericsson takes a little break here. McKenzie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McKenzie tries to bench press Ericsson off him but Ericsson keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson is looking to take a break and control but McKenzie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ericsson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ericsson misses with the ground and pound.
McKenzie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ericsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ericsson throws a strike aimed at the side of McKenzie's head but McKenzie avoids it well.
A lull in the action here as Ericsson stalls from top position.
Ericsson is trying to ground and pound but McKenzie uses the momentary lack of control by Ericsson to regain half guard.
Ericsson wants to take a breather but McKenzie is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ericsson working the head and body with strikes.
Ericsson thows a huge punch but McKenzie dodges it nicely.
Ericsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ericsson throwing shots but McKenzie is blocking nicely.
McKenzie controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson controlling the pace.
Ericsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McKenzie for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie is looking for a sweep. Ericsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McKenzie ducks under a wild hook from Ericsson.
AJ McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Ericsson misses the target.
Ericsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McKenzie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ericsson is out of range and McKenzie settles back down.
Ericsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McKenzie throws a series of punches but Ericsson avoids them all with ease.
Ericsson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McKenzie to the ground. Ericsson is now in McKenzie's guard.
Ericsson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ericsson wants to pass the guard but McKenzie is keeping the position.
Ericsson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie managing to control the position.
Ericsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ericsson trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ericsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvig Ericsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ericsson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McKenzie. That one must have hurt.
McKenzie throws a sloppy head kick and Ericsson moves out of range easily.
Ericsson feinted with a counter takedown.
A low kick from McKenzie is predictable there
and Ericsson counters with a nice body kick.
Ericsson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ericsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenzie misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from McKenzie.
Ericsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenzie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKenzie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McKenzie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenzie misses with a kick to the body.
McKenzie missing with a left hand there. Ericsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie looks to land a body kick but Ericsson moved away.
Ericsson throws a shot from downtown. McKenzie moves away and avoids it.
Ericsson throws a lazy right hand but McKenzie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ericsson missing with a left hand there. McKenzie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ericsson shoots in looking for a takedown. McKenzie tries to sprawl out of it but Ericsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McKenzie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ericsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKenzie manages to avoid it.
McKenzie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ericsson loads up on a big right hand but McKenzie slips the punch.
McKenzie tries to counter with a clinch but Ericsson shakes him off and moves away.
McKenzie throws a wild body kick that Ericsson sees coming a mile off.
McKenzie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie is looking to land body kicks.
Ericsson tries to counter with a takedown but McKenzie is quick to defend against it.
Ericsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenzie can do to turn this around?
McKenzie throws a hook but Ericsson blocks it.
McKenzie stuns Ericsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ericsson connects with a high kick.
McKenzie thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by McKenzie. Beautiful body shot.
McKenzie throws a right hand that misses
and Ericsson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKenzie scores with a hook to the body. Ericsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ericsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKenzie.
McKenzie throws a body punch but Ericsson moves out of range.
Ericsson looks to land a body kick but McKenzie moved away.
A big right from Ericsson misses.
McKenzie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie needs to keep his hands up - Ericsson had a free shot at his head there.
McKenzie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKenzie wants it to stay on the feet.
McKenzie throws a leg kick which misses Ericsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Ericsson tries to avoid it.
Ericsson blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ericsson.
McKenzie misses with a body shot.
Ericsson blocks a jab.
Ericsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McKenzie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKenzie lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
AJ McKenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKenzie throws a leg kick but Ericsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McKenzie throws a lazy right hand but Ericsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ericsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.
McKenzie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ericsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from McKenzie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ericsson scores with a kick to the midsection.
McKenzie misses with a hook
and Ericsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles McKenzie's knee momentarily.
McKenzie throws a head kick that Ericsson semi-blocks.
Ericsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McKenzie is fending him off so far but Ericsson persists. Nope, McKenzie circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludvig Ericsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ericsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ericsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
McKenzie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ericsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKenzie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McKenzie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ McKenzie 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. This is the final round!
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ericsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKenzie throws a lazy uppercut
and Ericsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ericsson.
Ericsson trying to control the position from guard on top but McKenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ericsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McKenzie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ericsson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ericsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ludvig Ericsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ericsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ericsson wants to sweep here but McKenzie controlling him for the moment.
McKenzie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ericsson wants to sweep here but McKenzie controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ericsson wants to hit a switch here but McKenzie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ericsson there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ericsson is trying to escape the mount.
Ericsson tries to hold on but McKenzie pushes him away.
Ericsson working to try and regain half guard.
McKenzie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie is continuing to stall.
Ericsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
McKenzie controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ericsson regains half guard.
McKenzie not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ericsson punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ McKenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McKenzie 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ McKenzie!
AJ McKenzie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Verama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles BatzCastelmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verama comes to the cage accompanied by Swing It Away. BatzCastelmore has chosen Dogtanian France theme as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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207 lbs
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220 lbs
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World class 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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Verama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles BatzCastelmore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verama punishes BatzCastelmore's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from BatzCastelmore misses.
A shot to the liver by BatzCastelmore. Beautiful body shot.
Verama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BatzCastelmore connects with a nice looking jab.
BatzCastelmore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama looks to throw the jab but BatzCastelmore is out of range.
BatzCastelmore throws a body kick that misses.
BatzCastelmore connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Verama's hands.
BatzCastelmore throws a right hand that misses
and Verama counters with a nice body shot.
Verama steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from BatzCastelmore. That one must have hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Verama.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Verama lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Verama finds it's way through BatzCastelmore's defenses.
Verama scores with a leg kick.
BatzCastelmore slips under a jab.
BatzCastelmore tries a quick counter leg kick but Verama is wise to it.
Verama swings for the body but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BatzCastelmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Verama.
Verama lets loose with a powerful body kick. BatzCastelmore will feel that in the morning.
Verama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Verama throws a body punch but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore slips a straight right by Verama.
BatzCastelmore looks to land a combination but Verama avoids it well.
Verama feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to BatzCastelmore's calf.
Verama lands with a nice body punch.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verama lands an overhand right.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but Verama sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Verama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BatzCastelmore.
Nice body punch from BatzCastelmore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Verama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BatzCastelmore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Verama attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
BatzCastelmore is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verama.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range as Verama throws a body kick.
BatzCastelmore wants to counter with a clinch but Verama pushes him away.
BatzCastelmore wants to land a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Verama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Verama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping BatzCastelmore at a distance.
Verama throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Verama misses with a shot to the body
and BatzCastelmore counters with a leg kick.
Verama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before BatzCastelmore has time to react.
BatzCastelmore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
BatzCastelmore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A thudding body kick lands there by Verama!
BatzCastelmore walks into a straight right hand from Verama.
BatzCastelmore misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses
and Verama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps BatzCastelmore thinking.
Verama punishes BatzCastelmore's body with a nice straight punch.
Verama ducks under a wild hook from BatzCastelmore.
Verama slips under a jab from BatzCastelmore.
Verama cracks BatzCastelmore with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Verama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and BatzCastelmore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verama scrambles back to his feet.
Verama blocks a head kick by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Verama lands an impressive looking overhand right. BatzCastelmore doesn't seem phased though.
Verama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
BatzCastelmore misses the jab.
Verama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BatzCastelmore walks into a stiff left hand from Verama.
Verama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
BatzCastelmore slips under a jab from Verama.
Nice body kick from Verama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verama takes a swing at BatzCastelmore's ribcage but misses.
Verama swings for the body but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
Verama defending well as BatzCastelmore loads up on a big left hand.
BatzCastelmore throws a poor cross that misses
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
BatzCastelmore drops his hands momentarily and Verama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Verama misses with a kick to the body.
BatzCastelmore tests Verama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crunch! BatzCastelmore slams his shin into Verama's torso.
Verama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BatzCastelmores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Charles BatzCastelmore has been cut.
BatzCastelmore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Verama is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BatzCastelmore wants to land a leg kick but Verama is out of range.
Verama's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Verama duly obliges.
Verama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches BatzCastelmore on the side of the head.
BatzCastelmore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Verama thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore's cut.
That's time! Verama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Verama lands with a right hand.
Hector Verama is winning the standup battle so far.
Verama lands a leg kick that knocks BatzCastelmore off balance momentarily.
Verama throws a jab when BatzCastelmore was well out of range.
BatzCastelmore lands a right hook to the body.
BatzCastelmore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hector Verama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from BatzCastelmore.
Verama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
BatzCastelmore blocks a leg kick.
BatzCastelmore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verama.
Verama misses with a looping right.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Verama throws a lazy uppercut
and BatzCastelmore counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Verama lands with a kick to the temple. BatzCastelmore shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from BatzCastelmore.
Sloppy strikes from BatzCastelmore. Those never looked like landing.
Verama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.
Verama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and BatzCastelmore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
BatzCastelmore attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Verama misses with a body kick.
BatzCastelmore lands a jab to the nose.
Verama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Verama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from BatzCastelmore.
Verama throws a body punch but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
BatzCastelmore is looking to land body kicks.
BatzCastelmore dips to his left and cracks Verama with an uppercut!
BatzCastelmore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
BatzCastelmore misses with a body kick.
BatzCastelmore throws the kick towards the body but Verama avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Verama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Verama.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from BatzCastelmore.
Verama catches BatzCastelmore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
BatzCastelmore misses with a low kick.
Jab by Verama.
BatzCastelmore throws a head kick that misses
and Verama counters with a body kick.
BatzCastelmore is breathing heavily.
BatzCastelmore misses with a head kick.
Verama lands a jab.
Verama lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
BatzCastelmore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
BatzCastelmore takes one to the chin there.
BatzCastelmore throws an overhand right that lands on Verama's shoulder, as Verama tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Verama was looking to counter with a kick there.
Verama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Verama's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Verama's jab looks to have found its range, popping BatzCastelmore under the eye.
Verama lands a nice leg kick that just misses BatzCastelmore's sensitive parts.
BatzCastelmore with a jab.
BatzCastelmore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range of the body kick from Verama.
Verama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BatzCastelmore can do to turn this around?
BatzCastelmore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Verama.
Verama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BatzCastelmore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Verama with a body shot.
Verama throws a good cross that connects.
BatzCastelmore fakes the leg kick and cracks Verama in the body.
Verama delivers a nice body kick.
BatzCastelmore misses with the body kick
and BatzCastelmore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook to the side of Verama's head but Verama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BatzCastelmore swings widly with a right hand
and Verama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BatzCastelmore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BatzCastelmore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
BatzCastelmore checks a low kick from Verama.
BatzCastelmore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Verama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BatzCastelmore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from BatzCastelmore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but BatzCastelmore might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Verama has got the better of the exchanges.
Verama works the jab nicely.
BatzCastelmore lands a nice looking kick to the body. Verama takes a step back to recover.
The fighters circling - Verama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BatzCastelmore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
BatzCastelmore has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Verama.
Verama misses with a looping left.
Verama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Verama throws a jab but it's blocked by BatzCastelmore.
BatzCastelmore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
BatzCastelmore listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Verama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from BatzCastelmore misses.
Verama with a nice cross.
Verama thuds a left hand into BatzCastelmore's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Verama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles BatzCastelmore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Verama scores with a head kick.
Verama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
BatzCastelmore blocks a jab.
BatzCastelmore throws a hook but Verama avoids it easily.
Verama throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Verama throws a shot from downtown. BatzCastelmore moves away and avoids it.
Verama lands with a nice body kick.
BatzCastelmore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Verama, pushing him back against the cage.
Verama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from BatzCastelmore.
Verama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BatzCastelmore tries a knee to the head but Verama blocks it.
Verama gets through BatzCastelmore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Verama misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Verama throws a hook but BatzCastelmore blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verama changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Verama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches BatzCastelmore on the side of the head.
Verama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
BatzCastelmore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Verama misses with an uppercut.
Verama lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Verama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BatzCastelmore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
BatzCastelmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Verama tries to land a leg kick but BatzCastelmore saw it coming and moves away.
Verama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BatzCastelmore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Verama misses with a telegraphed body shot
and BatzCastelmore finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Verama jabs BatzCastelmore right on the nose. BatzCastelmore blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Verama.
Verama scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BatzCastelmore throws a sloppy head kick
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BatzCastelmore misses the body punch
and Verama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BatzCastelmore manages to avoid it.
Verama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Verama throws a body punch but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
Verama looks to land a body kick but BatzCastelmore moved away.
Verama looks to land a left hand but BatzCastelmore moved out of range nicely.
Verama moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBatzCastelmore.
Verama throws a hook but BatzCastelmore blocks it.
Verama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
BatzCastelmore avoids the body shot from Verama.
Verama throws a front kick aimed at BatzCastelmore's knee but BatzCastelmore avoids it well.
BatzCastelmore misses with a low kick.
BatzCastelmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Verama.
BatzCastelmore throws a big counter head kick but Verama avoids it with no problem.
BatzCastelmore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Verama.
A shot to the liver by Verama. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Verama misses.
Verama tries to land a front kick but BatzCastelmore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
BatzCastelmore tries to clinch but Verama moves away
and Verama counters with a straight right hand.
BatzCastelmore walks into a straight right hand from Verama.
BatzCastelmore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Verama.
Verama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
BatzCastelmore jabs at Verama's body.
Jab by Verama.
The fight stays on the outside here - BatzCastelmore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Verama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BatzCastelmore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Charles BatzCastelmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BatzCastelmore ducks right into an uppercut from Verama.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Verama misses with a wild body shot.
BatzCastelmore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Verama.
BatzCastelmore moves out of range of the body kick.
BatzCastelmore throws a nice head kick!
Verama throws a body punch but BatzCastelmore moves out of range.
BatzCastelmore throws a leg kick but Verama checks it.
Verama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and BatzCastelmore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Verama scrambles back to his feet.
BatzCastelmore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Verama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! BatzCastelmore scrambles back to his feet.
Verama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps BatzCastelmore's head backwards.
Verama steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from BatzCastelmore. That one must have hurt.
Hector Verama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Verama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Verama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Verama 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Verama!
Our winner, Hector Verama, 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.
Charles BatzCastelmore spoke after the fight, saying 'Merde!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robledo Puch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puch has chosen Breathe as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
41 - 16 - 2 |
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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
31 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Dong Hyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Robledo Puch!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puch moves out of range of the strikes.
Dong Hyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dong Hyuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Puch is just out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Dong Hyuk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Puch digs a good hook to Dong Hyuk's body.
Dong Hyuk shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Puch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Puch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dong Hyuk passes into half guard.
Puch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dong Hyuk pulls his head out easily.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puch defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch trying to control but Dong Hyuk postures up.
Dong Hyuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Puch is just riding it out for now. Dong Hyuk eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puch actively working from the bottom here.
Puch is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong Hyuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Puch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong Hyuk.
Puch wants to improve his position but Dong Hyuk is controlling well.
Dong Hyuk seems to be working for a kimura but Puch defends the submission attempt.
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.
Dong Hyuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Puch wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puch is not content to let Dong Hyuk control the position.
Puch is trying to maintain the position but Dong Hyuk is very close to passing his half guard.
Puch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dong Hyuk pulls his head out easily.
Puch moves into full guard.
Dong Hyuk controls from within his opponent's guard.
Puch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dong Hyuk defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk wants to control from the top but Puch keeps moving.
Dong Hyuk drops back looking for a leg! Puch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Puch manages to kick Dong Hyuk off! Dong Hyuk jumps back into Puch's guard.
Dong Hyuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Puch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong Hyuk postures up.
Dong Hyuk passes Puch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puch wants to sweep but no luck.
Dong Hyuk trying to control but Puch is working from the bottom.
Puch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dong Hyuk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dong Hyuk wants to pass the guard but Puch is keeping the position.
Puch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dong Hyuk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puch keeping moving, preventing Dong Hyuk from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dong Hyuk defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dong Hyuk works the jab nicely.
Puch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong Hyuk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong Hyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puch manages to avoid it.
Puch shoots in for a double leg but Dong Hyuk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Puch misses the shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick which misses Puch's front leg but catches the back leg as Puch tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch misses with a right hand
and Dong Hyuk counters with a three punch combo that has Puch backing up. Puch nods at Dong Hyuk to acknowledge the strikes.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong Hyuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Puch checks it well.
Puch throws a looping overhand right but Dong Hyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk slips a jab from Puch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dong Hyuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Puch can do to turn this around?
Puch lands a right hook to the body.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but Puch avoids it.
Puch looks to land a left hand but Dong Hyuk moved out of range nicely.
Dong Hyuk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dong Hyuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dong Hyuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Dong Hyuk is predictable there
and Puch counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong Hyuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dong Hyuk is looking for a sweep. Puch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dong Hyuk wants to control but Puch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dong Hyuk is staying active underneath Puch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dong Hyuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dong Hyuk taking some punishment here, with Puch in his half guard.
Dong Hyuk gets full guard.
Puch cracks Dong Hyuk with a solid left hand.
Puch throws a big elbow that misses.
Puch connects with a couple of short punches.
Puch working some strikes from top position.
Dong Hyuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puch stopping the sweep attempt from Dong Hyuk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puch lands a couple of elbows.
Puch with a nice head shot there.
Puch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong Hyuk's head.
Puch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Puch is working Dong Hyuk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puch is in close to Dong Hyuk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puch sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dong Hyuk's guard.
Puch is pressing down on Dong Hyuk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dong Hyuk is holding on for now.
Dong Hyuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Puch lands strikes from half guard.
Dong Hyuk wants to improve his position but Puch is controlling well.
Dong Hyuk is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dong Hyuk taking some punishment here, with Puch in his half guard.
Puch is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dong Hyuk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Puch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Puch's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong Hyuk controls the position.
Puch turns into Dong Hyuk and is now in his guard.
Puch connects with a couple of short punches.
Puch wants to control from the top but Dong Hyuk keeps moving.
Puch lands a couple of elbows.
Puch trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong Hyuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robledo Puch 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Puch lands a head shot.
Dong Hyuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puch manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puch.
Dong Hyuk throws a leg kick but Puch moved away.
And Puch tries to counter it with a takedown but Dong Hyuk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dong Hyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puch was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puch lands a nice shot that snaps Dong Hyuk's head back.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body kick.
Shin Dong Hyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong Hyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong Hyuk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Puch just manages to avoid it.
Dong Hyuk is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dong Hyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puch.
Puch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong Hyuk. Dong Hyuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong Hyuk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Puch catches Dong Hyuk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puch misses the shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dong Hyuk is looking to wear down Puch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dong Hyuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puch takes a swing at Dong Hyuk's ribcage but misses.
Shin Dong Hyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dong Hyuk slips a jab and a cross from Puch.
Puch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dong Hyuk swings for the body but Puch moves out of range.
Dong Hyuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puch misses with a hook. Dong Hyuk ducked under it nicely.
Dong Hyuk lands a jab to the nose.
Puch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut there from Dong Hyuk.
That kick from Dong Hyuk tenderised Puch's leg. Puch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dong Hyuk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puch. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puch misses with a body shot.
Dong Hyuk throws a low kick but Puch avoids it.
Puch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dong Hyuk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Puch counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dong Hyuk won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong Hyuk can't do much from the bottom here.
Puch tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dong Hyuk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dong Hyuk is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dong Hyuk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puch is keeping the position for now.
Dong Hyuk wants to control from the top but Puch keeps moving.
Puch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puch trying to keep a closed guard but Dong Hyuk is proving a slippery customer.
Dong Hyuk stopping the sweep attempt from Puch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Puch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dong Hyuk defends well.
Puch looking to control.
Puch keeping moving, preventing Dong Hyuk from controlling successfully.
Puch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong Hyuk is one step ahead there.
Puch keeping moving, preventing Dong Hyuk from controlling successfully.
Puch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dong Hyuk tries to roll over but Puch keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robledo Puch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puch 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robledo Puch!
An out of breath Robledo Puch thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Shin Dong Hyuk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the camp. Shit... Seems like I can make any fight a close fight.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thorbjorn Heimendahl (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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorbjorn Heimendahl!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jordan digs a good hook to Heimendahl's body.
Jordan moves out of range of the body kick from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl avoids the body shot from Jordan.
Heimendahl moves out of range of the body kick from Jordan.
Heimendahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heimendahl avoids the body shot from Jordan.
Heimendahl appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heimendahl manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Jordan. Beautiful body shot.
Heimendahl moves out of range as Jordan strikes.
Jordan lands a big head kick that sends Heimendahl tumbling to the mat! Jordan takes a step backwards and waves Heimendahl back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Heimendahl is rocked!
It looks like Thorbjorn Heimendahl has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heimendahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordan moves away.
Heimendahl is still on wobbly legs! Can Jordan finish him?
Heimendahl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jordan.
Heimendahl seems to have recovered his senses.
Jordan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heimendahl stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jordan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Heimendahl looks winded!
Jordan stuns Heimendahl with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heimendahl manages to avoid it.
Jordan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimendahl looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jordan cracks a nice hook into Heimendahl's ribs.
Jordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid body kick from Jordan.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimendahl takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jordan tries to land a front kick but Heimendahl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left lands for Jordan.
Heimendahl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordan.
Heimendahl keeps the fight on the outside.
Heimendahl misses with a wild combination.
Jordan misses with a body shot.
Joe Jordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan misses the shot to the body.
Jordan misses with a low kick.
Jordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordan misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Heimendahl counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jordan cracks Heimendahl with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Heimendahl looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jordan finish him?
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Heimendahl does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Heimendahl tenderised Jordan's leg. Jordan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heimendahl just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jordan lands a big right hand that sends Heimendahl crashing to the mat! Jordan stays standing though and waves Heimendahl back to his feet!
Heimendahl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jordan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jordan looks to throw a body kick
and Heimendahl counters with a straight right hand.
Jordan scores with a body shot.
Heimendahl just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Jordan misses its target.
Heimendahl takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan connects with a body shot that sends Heimendahl's belly button to the back.
Jordan jabs at Heimendahl's body.
Heimendahl moves out of range of the body kick from Jordan.
Jordan swings for the body but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Heimendahl throws a right hand that misses
and Jordan counters with a nice right hand that sends Heimendahl toppling to the canvas! Heimendahl scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jordan finish him?!
Jordan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan throws a body shot but no joy.
Jordan misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jordan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Heimendahl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heimendahl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jordan. That's going to slow Heimendahl down.
Jordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Heimendahl is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Heimendahl there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Heimendahl throws a looping overhand right but Jordan ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Heimendahl lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan swings for the body but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Heimendahl pushes Jordan away with a front kick.
Jordan is looking to wear down Heimendahl with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Heimendahl scores with a nice head shot.
Jordan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jordan throws a wild body kick that Heimendahl sees coming a mile off.
Heimendahl blocks a jab.
Jordan blocks a jab.
Heimendahl takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Heimendahl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jordan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
It looks like Jordan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Jordan gets tackled into the cage by Heimendahl. Heimendahl maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jordan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thorbjorn Heimendahl's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Heimendahl lands a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Heimendahl might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jordan has got the better of the exchanges.
Jordan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jordan slips under a jab from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
Jordan lands a body shot.
Heimendahl scores with a spinning back kick!
Jordan scores with a leg kick.
Heimendahl throws a head kick that Jordan semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heimendahl takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Heimendahl keeps Jordan at a distance using the push kick.
Heimendahl walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jordan.
Heimendahl is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan fakes the leg kick and cracks Heimendahl in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan punishes Heimendahl's body with a nice straight punch.
Jordan throws a wild body kick that Heimendahl sees coming a mile off.
Jordan swings for the body but Heimendahl moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heimendahl! But no joy.
Jordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Heimendahl is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Heimendahl misses.
Jordan slips a straight right by Heimendahl.
Jordan throws a shot to the body.
Heimendahl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jordan swings for the body but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Jordan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jordan misses with a kick to the body.
Heimendahl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jordan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heimendahl - the referee stops the clock and Jordan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heimendahl. Jordan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jordan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Jordan.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a body shot
and Heimendahl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan throws a body punch but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordan swats away the attempt to clinch by Heimendahl.
Jordan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jordan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Heimendahl misses the shot to the body.
Jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heimendahl misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heimendahl checks a low kick from Jordan.
Jordan gets tackled into the cage by Heimendahl. Heimendahl maintains the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Heimendahl throws an elbow but misses.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Heimendahl.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Heimendahl avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heimendahl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jordan's brow.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands a left hand.
Heimendahl has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jordan.
A short right from Jordan.
Jordan misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Heimendahl just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jordan's brow.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heimendahl can do to turn this around?
Heimendahl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Heimendahl.
Jordan lands a body punch.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Heimendahl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heimendahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Heimendahl fails to land.
Jordan takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Heimendahl avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Jordan lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Jordan.
Jordan lands a nice uppercut.
Heimendahl takes a shot to the head.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Jordan lands a left hand.
Heimendahl has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jordan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Heimendahl can turn it around.
Jordan looking to stall.
Heimendahl 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jordan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thorbjorn Heimendahl's cut.
That's time! Jordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Heimendahl swings for the body but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan throwing a counter right hand but Heimendahl manages to avoid it.
Heimendahl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heimendahl is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heimendahl manages to avoid it.
Heimendahl looks to score with a jab to the body but Jordan is just out of range.
Jordan throws a body punch but Heimendahl moves out of range.
Jordan punishes Heimendahl's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimendahl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jordan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heimendahl misses with the combination.
Heimendahl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jordan scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimendahl throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jordan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Heimendahl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heimendahl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Heimendahl sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimendahl was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Jordan scores with a push kick.
Heimendahl avoids the body shot from Jordan.
Jordan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Jordan scores with a hook to the body. Heimendahl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jordan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Jordan.
Jordan lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jordan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heimendahl's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jordan scores with a body shot.
Jordan throws the kick towards the body but Heimendahl avoids it.
Heimendahl looks to land a right hand but Jordan moved out of range.
Jordan throws the kick towards the body but Heimendahl avoids it.
Heimendahl misses with an uppercut. Jordan saw that one coming.
Heimendahl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jordan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jordan, right into the meat.
Heimendahl lands a front kick.
Jordan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heimendahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jordan.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Heimendahl. Jordan shrugs it off though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimendahl misses with a looping left.
Jordan moves out of range as Heimendahl throws a body kick.
Heimendahl throws a jab but it's blocked by Jordan.
Jordan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Heimendahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heimendahl avoids the body shot from Jordan.
Heimendahl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimendahl.
Jordan punishes Heimendahl's body with a nice straight punch.
Heimendahl clinches up against the cage.
Jordan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Heimendahl tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heimendahl lands with a short shot to the head.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but Heimendahl avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Heimendahl blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan dodges an elbow strike from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heimendahl can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Heimendahl throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan tries to stall but Heimendahl uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jordan.
Heimendahl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan gets through Heimendahl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jordan lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heimendahl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heimendahl lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jordan 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Jordan!
A very excited looking Joe Jordan 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Divock Origi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Menace Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Origi comes to the cage accompanied by Run this town tonight . Defoe has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Divock Origi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Menace Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Origi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Origi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Defoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Origi scores with a hook.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Origi to score with a decent uppercut.
Origi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Origi misses with a body kick.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Defoe stuns Origi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Origi is looking to counter punch.
Menace Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Origi looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Defoe.
Origi misses with a hook. Defoe ducked under it nicely.
Origi throws a jab when Defoe was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Origi.
Origi sets himself, and Defoe steps forward looking for the clinch! Origi avoids it this time.
Defoe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Origi checks it well.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Origi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Defoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Origi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Divock Origi has been cut.
Defoe throws a right hand that misses
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
Origi throws a nice looking combination but Defoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Defoe swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick from Origi.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Defoe tries to bum rush Origi with a series of wild strikes but Origi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Defoe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Origi - the referee stops the clock and Defoe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Origi. Defoe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Origi scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Origi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Origi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Origi misses with a body shot.
Origi is looking to land body kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Defoe.
Origi misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe wants to clinch up but Origi keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Origi catches Defoe right on the button with a cross.
Origi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Defoe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Origi throws the left hand but Defoe avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Origi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe throws a lazy head kick
and Origi counters with a nice leg kick.
Origi scores with the left hand. Defoe knows he should have avoided that one.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
Defoe stuns Origi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Origi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Defoe! But no joy.
Defoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Origi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Defoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Origi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Origi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Defoe blocks a jab.
Origi throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Origi misses with a hook.
Defoe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Origi misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Origi avoids them all with ease.
Defoe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Defoe slips a jab from Origi.
Defoe tries a head kick but it misses.
Origi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Defoe lands with a good body shot.
A solid body kick from Defoe.
Origi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Defoe.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe rushes Origi and presses him up against the cage.
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 Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Defoe throws a series of strikes that have Origi backpedaling.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Origi missing with a left hand there. Defoe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Origi throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe throws a series of punches but Origi moves out of range.
Defoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Origi. Origi obviously looking to wear him down.
Origi 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.
Origi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Origi throws a wild body kick that Defoe sees coming a mile off.
Origi misses with a hook.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Origi.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Defoe tries to work over Origi's front leg with a kick but Origi checks it.
Defoe ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Origi blocks the body kick.
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Defoe lands with a straight right. Origi didn't see that one coming.
Defoe throws a body kick that misses.
Origi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Defoe moves away.
Origi throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
Origi misses the jab.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Defoe slips a straight right by Origi.
Defoe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Origi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Origi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the liver by Origi. Beautiful body shot.
Origi misses with a hook.
Origi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Defoe lands with a straight right. Origi didn't see that one coming.
Defoe misses with a looping left.
It appears Origi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Defoe throws a head kick that half lands.
Origi misses with a kick to the body.
Origi throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Defoe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Origi doesn't seem phased though.
Origi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Defoe has a couple of punches blocked by Origi.
Defoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Defoe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Origi scores with a shot to the side of Defoe's head.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Defoe in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Defoe working aggressively here.
Defoe swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Origi.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Defoe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Defoe cracks Origi with a nice body shot.
Origi misses with some punches.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Origi misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Defoe takes a shot to the head.
Divock Origi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
Defoe prevents a body shot from Origi.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Defoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Origi.
A short right from Origi.
Origi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Origi avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe lands a nice uppercut.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Defoe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Origi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Defoe can turn it around.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Defoe tries to work over Origi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Defoe with a hook.
Defoe throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Origi lands a leg kick that knocks Defoe off balance momentarily.
Origi tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Origi slips under a jab from Defoe.
Origi misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Defoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Origi was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Origi throws a hook but Defoe avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Defoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Defoe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Origi to score with a decent uppercut.
Origi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Origi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Defoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Defoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as Origi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Defoe doesn't seem phased though.
Defoe scores with a body shot.
Defoe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Origi misses with a left hand
and Defoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Origi scores with a nice body kick.
Origi misses with an uppercut
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Origi.
Good standup being displayed there by Defoe as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Origi. Defoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Defoe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab, jab by Origi - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Origi scores with a punch to the head.
Origi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Defoe lands a slapping body shot.
Origi tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Origi moves out of range easily.
Defoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defoe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Origi circles away quickly and effectively.
Defoe slips a jab from Origi.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Origi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping body kick lands there for Defoe.
Origi dodges the punch combination from Defoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Origi swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Defoe!
Defoe lands with a cross.
Defoe throws a head kick that Origi semi-blocks.
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Origi misses its target.
Defoe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Origi back to the cage. Defoe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Origi connects with a single shot there.
Origi lands with a hook. Defoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Origi misses with a kick to the body.
Origi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Defoe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Origi counters with a big head kick but Defoe shrugs it off.
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!
Defoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Origi throws a body kick that misses.
Defoe throws a push kick but Origi slaps the foot to one side.
Origi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Origi, as that shot connected.
Defoe throws a body punch but Origi moves out of range.
Defoe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Origi.
Defoe throws out a loose jab but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Origi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Defoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Origi counter with a right hand.
Defoe throws a lazy right hand but Origi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Origi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Origi.
Menace Defoe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Origi throws a body punch but Defoe moves out of range.
Origi tries to land a front kick but Defoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Menace Defoe really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Defoe lands with a cross.
Defoe connects with a looping right hand.
Origi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Defoe lands a jab to Origi's midsection.
Origi throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
Origi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Origi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Defoe misses with a double jab
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi misses the jab.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Origi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Defoe scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Origi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Defoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Defoe lands an overhand right.
Defoe throws a shot from downtown. Origi moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Defoe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Origi was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Origi throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Defoe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Origi has time to react.
Defoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Origi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Origi moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick.
It looked like Origi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Defoe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Origi's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Origi moves away.
Defoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Origi throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Defoe to counter with a crisp jab.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Origi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Origi.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Defoe tries to clinch but Origi moves out of range.
Origi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Defoe throws out a powerful jab.
Defoe with a jab.
Defoe misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Origi!
Origi slips a jab and a cross from Defoe.
Defoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Defoe is looking to land body kicks.
Defoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Defoe thuds a left hand into Origi's body.
Origi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Defoe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Origi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Defoe, pushing him back against the cage.
Origi takes a shot to the head.
Origi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Origi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
Defoe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Origi misses with a body punch.
Defoe pushes Origi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Origi blocks an uppercut.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Origi avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Origi lands a shoulder strike.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Origi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Defoe digs a right hand underneath Origi's ribcage. Origi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Origi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Defoe.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Origi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Defoe or not.
Origi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe scores with a shoulder strike.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Sloppy strikes from Origi. Those never looked like landing.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Origi.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Origi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Origi throws a looping overhand right but Defoe ducks down to avoid it.
Origi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Defoe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Defoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Defoe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Origi misses with a kick to the body
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Origi misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Origi tries to move into range but Defoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Origi.
Nice uppercut there from Defoe.
Origi misses with an uppercut
letting Defoe counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Defoe.
A big left from Origi misses.
Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Origi should have avoided that one.
Origi misses with an uppercut. Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Defoe.
Origi misses with a looping left.
Origi slips under a jab from Defoe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Defoe needs to keep his hands up - Origi had a free shot at his head there.
Origi lands a right hook to the body.
Defoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Defoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Defoe tries to land a front kick but Origi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. Origi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Origi slips under a jab.
Defoe misses the jab.
Defoe swings widly with a right hand
letting Origi counter with a right hand.
Defoe lands with a straight right. Origi didn't see that one coming.
Defoe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Origi.
Defoe is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Defoe misses with a body kick.
Defoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Origi is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Origi lands a front kick.
Defoe moves out of range of the body kick from Origi.
A left lands for Defoe.
Defoe misses with an uppercut
and Origi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Origi.
Origi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Origi throws out a powerful jab.
Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe.
Origi slips under a jab.
Origi darts in trying to clinch
and Defoe counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Origi's shoulder, as Origi tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Origi misses the target.
Defoe throws a looping overhand right but Origi ducks down to avoid it.
Origi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Origi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Origi throws a push kick but Defoe slaps the foot to one side.
Origi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Origi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Defoe takes the fight into the clinch.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Menace Defoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Defoe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Menace Defoe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Divock Origi had this to say: 'It was an honor. I look forward to the trilogy.'.
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