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T178: Coath v Legstrong PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toktogulovich Bakiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nikitin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smack My Bitch Up . Alexandr Nikitin had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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32
171 lbs
19 - 19 - 5 |
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171 cm
30
163 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 5, fighting out of Hilo, Alexandr Nikitin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakiyev is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Nikitin works the jab nicely.
Nikitin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakiyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakiyev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bakiyev jabs Nikitin right on the nose. Nikitin blinks but takes it well.
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Bakiyev ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Nikitin misses.
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Bakiyev ducks down to avoid it.
Nikitin cracks a nice hook into Bakiyev's ribs.
Nikitin throws a lazy uppercut
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakiyev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bakiyev.
Nikitin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bakiyev slips under a jab.
Nikitin throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakiyev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nikitin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikitin misses with an uppercut.
Nikitin lands with a right hand.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakiyev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikitin throws the left hand but Bakiyev avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Nikitin as he connects with a hook.
Nikitin misses with a low kick.
Nikitin misses with a body punch
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakiyev stuns Nikitin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin throws a hook but Bakiyev blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bakiyev! But no joy.
Nikitin throws a hook but Bakiyev avoids it easily.
Bakiyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikitin.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
Nikitin misses with an uppercut
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nikitin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakiyev slips under a jab from Nikitin.
Nikitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Bakiyev finds it's target.
Nikitin avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Nikitin jabs Bakiyev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakiyev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikitin misses with a left hand
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bakiyev throws a body punch but Nikitin moves out of range.
Nikitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikitin throws a big shot that misses.
Nikitin throws a right hand that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakiyev blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Nikitin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Bakiyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nikitin with a body shot.
Nikitin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakiyev.
Nikitin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bakiyev.
It seemed like Bakiyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nikitin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws an off balance right hand
and Nikitin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bakiyev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nikitin cracks a nice hook into Bakiyev's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikitin misses with a straight left.
Bakiyev digs a good hook to Nikitin's body.
Bakiyev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Nikitin.
Bakiyev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikitin. Nikitin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nikitin jabs Bakiyev right on the nose. Bakiyev blinks but takes it well.
Bakiyev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Alexandr Nikitin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bakiyev just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin throws a shot to the body.
Nikitin throws an off balance right hand
and Nikitin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nikitin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bakiyev lands a glancing blow to the side of Nikitin's head.
A swing and a miss from Bakiyev.
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikitin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bakiyev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Bakiyev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nikitin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alexandr Nikitin is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Nikitin misses
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nikitin with a body shot.
Jab from Bakiyev.
Nikitin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nikitin throws a hook but Bakiyev blocks it.
Bakiyev throws a hook but Nikitin avoids it easily.
Nikitin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nikitin misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Bakiyev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bakiyev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikitin throws out the jab.
Nikitin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikitin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikitin avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nikitin loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Bakiyev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Nikitin misses.
Nikitin throws a shot from downtown. Bakiyev moves away and avoids it.
Bakiyev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nikitin with a body shot.
Nikitin swings for the body but Bakiyev moves out of range.
Bakiyev misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Nikitin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nikitin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bakiyev moves out of range as Nikitin strikes.
A nice side step and Bakiyev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin throws a lazy right hand but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakiyev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nikitin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nikitin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakiyev was well out of range. Poor timing from Nikitin.
Nikitin blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bakiyev manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bakiyev misses.
Nikitin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev throws a lazy right hand but Nikitin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Bakiyev.
Bakiyev tries to move into range but Nikitin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nikitin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bakiyev avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bakiyev drops his hands momentarily and Nikitin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nikitin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Nikitin misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nikitin misses with an uppercut. Bakiyev saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev missing with a left hand there. Nikitin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nikitin misses with a hook to the body
and Bakiyev counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikitin misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bakiyev misses the jab.
Nikitin is looking to counter punch.
Nikitin throws a right hand that misses
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakiyev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nikitin's head.
Bakiyev throws out a powerful jab.
Nikitin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bakiyev lands with a straight right. Nikitin didn't see that one coming.
Nikitin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nikitin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bakiyev back to the cage. Nikitin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bakiyev staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toktogulovich Bakiyev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nikitin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikitin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bakiyev jabs Nikitin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nikitin throws a hook but Bakiyev avoids it easily.
Bakiyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikitin.
Bakiyev misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Nikitin misses the target.
A slow jab from Nikitin misses its intended target.
Nikitin misses with a looping right.
Bakiyev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikitin throws a jab when Bakiyev was well out of range.
Nikitin works the jab nicely.
Nikitin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakiyev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Nikitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Nikitin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nikitin tries to land a front kick but Bakiyev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Nikitin misses with a right hand
and Bakiyev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nikitin thinking.
Nikitin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nikitin misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bakiyev throws a lazy right hand but Nikitin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nikitin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bakiyev's hands.
Bakiyev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nikitin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bakiyev is rocked!
Bakiyev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bakiyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Nikitin finish him?
Nikitin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
Nikitin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nikitin throws an overhand right that lands on Bakiyev's shoulder, as Bakiyev tries to avoid the shot.
Bakiyev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin steps in with a hook that catches Bakiyev right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Nikitin follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bakiyev looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Nikitin!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexandr Nikitin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Hanak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lannister comes to the cage accompanied by The Rains Of Castamere. Hanak has chosen Alien Ant Farm - Smooth Criminal as his entrance music. Tyrion Lannister had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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143 lbs
20 - 3 - 0 |
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32
164 lbs
19 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Lukas Hanak!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanak forces Lannister back against the cage and clinches.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Hanak.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hanak 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.
Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lannister's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lannister throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanaks head.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Hanak.
Lannister has a couple of punches blocked by Hanak.
Hanak has Lannister pressed against the cage.
Hanak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lannister prevents a body shot from Hanak.
Hanak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hanak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lannister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Hanak.
Lannister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanak.
Hanak tries to work over Lannister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanak.
Hanak misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak trying to stall but Lannister improves his position.
Hanak blocking some punches.
Hanak has Lannister pressed against the cage.
Hanak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Lannister.
Lannister lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanak backwards.
Hanak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanak misses with some punches.
Hanak tries to throw a body punch but Lannister avoids it by throwing Hanak back against the cage.
Lannister works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lannister pushes Hanak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lannister lands a body shot.
Lannister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Hanak controls the action.
Hanak tries a body shot but Lannister blocks it.
Lannister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanak misses with a body punch.
Lannister lands with a right to the head.
Hanak lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Hanak.
Hanak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lannister fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lannister.
A right handed body shot lands from Lannister.
Hanak prevents a body shot from Lannister.
Hanak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lannister works on Hanak's body with a couple of short punches.
Lannister lands a shoulder strike.
Hanak misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lannister scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lannister looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hanak looking to stall.
Hanak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lannister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanak's elbow.
Lannister is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lannister scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Hanak avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the cage.
Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Hanak.
Still in the clinch, Hanak scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lannister.
Lannister working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lannister holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hanak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
A short right from Lannister on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lannister scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lannister creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hanak fails to land.
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!
Hanak tries to work over Lannister's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lannister tries to pull guard but Hanak holds him up against the cage and eventually Lannister drops back down to his feet.
Lannister misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister blocks a body shot from Hanak.
Hanak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanak takes a shot to the head.
Hanak lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Lannister.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Hanak avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lannister creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanak digs a right hand underneath Lannister's ribcage. Lannister let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hanak misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanak controls his hands.
Lannister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanak misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanak blocking some punches.
Lannister gets through Hanak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanak scores with a hook to the body.
Hanak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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 Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hanak misses with an uppercut.
Lannister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hanak can pounce on him.
Hanak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanak has Lannister up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lannister lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanak backwards.
Hanak looking to slow down the pace here.
Lannister can't find room to land a body shot as Hanak controls the action.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Hanak working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanak has a couple of punches blocked by Lannister.
Lannister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanak's elbow.
Hanak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tyrion Lannister has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanak prevents a body shot from Lannister.
Hanak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanak looking to slow down the pace here.
Lannister lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lannister lands with a short shot to the head.
Lannister presses Hanak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hanak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lannister working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanak lands an uppercut.
Lannister fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hanak working aggressively here.
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lannister swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanak struggles to land a body shot inside as Lannister controls his hands.
Hanak lands a nice uppercut.
Hanak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanak can't find room to land a body shot as Lannister controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanak works on Lannister's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanak.
Hanak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
Hanak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lannister tries to pull guard but Hanak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hanak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lannister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hanak tries a body shot but Lannister blocks it.
Lannister misses with some punches.
Lannister working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Hanak.
Hanak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lannister blocking some punches.
Hanak struggles to land a body shot inside as Lannister controls his hands.
Hanak scores with a shoulder strike.
Lannister goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lannister.
A left hand lands to the body for Hanak.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak blocking some punches.
Lannister successfully pulls guard.
Hanak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lannister looking for a guillotine here but Hanak defends easily.
Hanak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanak's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lannister is looking for a triangle but Hanak pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak tries to free his leg and advance position but Lannister is retaining full guard.
Hanak tries to stand but Lannister is controlling from the bottom.
Lannister escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lannister working for a triangle but Hanak defends it easily.
Hanak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Hanak 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lannister slips a straight right by Hanak.
Lannister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanak throws a looping overhand right but Lannister ducks down to avoid it.
Lannister swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lannister.
Lannister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanak throws a shot from downtown. Lannister moves away and avoids it.
Hanak loads up on a big right hand but Lannister slips the punch.
Hanak scores with a jab.
Good leg kick by Lannister there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanak.
Hanak misses with a kick to the body.
Hanak misses with a lunging right hand
and Lannister counters with a nice body kick.
Lannister takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lannister blocks a low kick nicely.
Lannister appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Lannister - just one landing.
Hanak walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lannister.
Lannister blocks a head kick by Hanak.
Hanak throws a big shot that misses.
Hanak misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lannister. That's going to slow Hanak down.
Hanak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Hanak.
Lannister misses with a wild combination.
Lukas Hanak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lannister takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lannister.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister throws the kick towards the body but Hanak avoids it.
Hanak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lannister's calf.
Lannister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanak.
Hanak uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lannister swings widly with a right hand
and Hanak finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hanak takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hanak scores with a push kick.
Hanak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lannister.
Lukas Hanak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lannister tries to clinch
and Hanak counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lannister lands a jab to the head.
Lannister wants to land a leg kick but Hanak is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lannister has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lannister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanak.
Lannister throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hanak wants to slow Lannister down by chopping away at his legs.
Lannister feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hanak's calf.
Hanak throws a head kick that misses.
Lannister misses with a hook.
Lannister moves away from the strike by Hanak.
Lannister tried to score with a low kick but Hanak checks it.
Hanak cracks Lannister with an open hand slap.
Hanak clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lannister.
Hanak throws a punch but it's blocked by Lannister.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanak avoiding damage.
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
Lannister gets through Hanak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lannister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lannister lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanak as Lannister tries to tie him up.
Hanak presses Lannister against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hanak tries to throw a body punch but Lannister avoids it by throwing Hanak back against the cage.
Lannister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lannister works on Hanak's body with a couple of short punches.
Lannister prevents a body shot from Hanak.
Lannister scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lannister taking a breather.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanak controls his hands.
A short left from Hanak.
A hook to the body from Hanak.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lukas Hanak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hanak 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lukas Hanak!
A relieved looking Lukas Hanak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Tyrion Lannister stepped up to the mic, saying 'Today I lose but understand this good people, this is a debt to myself and a Lannister always pay's his debts. Ill be back.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Laar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laar's entrance music is some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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213 lbs
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42
212 lbs
37 - 21 - 0 |
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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
31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arvo Laar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Laar tries a low kick but Romanov avoids it.
Romanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romanov's calf.
Laar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romanov is out of range and Laar settles back down.
Laar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Arvo Laar has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laar 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 Romanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Romanov misses with a head kick.
Romanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laar throws a big counter combination but Romanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice body punch from Laar.
Laar lands a leg kick that knocks Romanov off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Romanov.
A head kick misses from Romanov.
Romanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Romanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A clash of legs there as Romanov blocks the low kick.
Romanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Laar off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romanov checks the leg kick.
Laar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanov throws out the jab.
Laar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Laar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romanov is out of range and Laar settles back down.
Romanov throws a big counter head kick but Laar avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Romanov.
Laar wants to land a leg kick but Romanov is out of range.
Romanov connects with a high kick.
Laar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Romanov is out of range.
Romanov throws a head kick that half lands.
Romanov lands a jab to the head.
Laar feints and then cracks Romanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romanov down.
Romanov connects with a right hand. Laar shakes it off.
Laar misses with a low kick.
A jab from Romanov misses.
Arvo Laar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanov blocks a low kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laar avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Romanov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laar's hands.
A leg kick checked by Romanov.
Oooooh!!! Romanov has knocked Laar down with a huge combo! Romanov steps away and waves a wobbly Laar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Laar is rocked!
Laar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oh Laar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laar lands a nice shot to the body.
Laar seems to have got his legs back now.
Laar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanov moves away.
Romanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Laar.
Romanov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Laar throws a solid leg kick but Romanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laar.
An inside leg kick lands from Laar.
Laar throws out a leg kick but Romanov moves out of range and Laar only half commits.
Laar tries a head kick but it misses.
Laar tries to score with a low kick but Romanov moves his leg out of the way.
Laar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Laar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Laar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laar throws a combination. Romanov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Romanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Laar walks into a stiff left hand from Romanov.
A head kick misses from Romanov.
Laar takes a swing at Romanov's ribcage but misses.
Romanov swinging wildly here.
Laar throws a chopping leg kick but Romanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Romanov lands a left and a right that send Laar crashing to the mat, dazed. Romanov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Laar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Laar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romanov lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexandr Romanov!
Alexandr Romanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Evansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
165 lbs
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34
155 lbs
23 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Evansen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Evansen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Evansen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evansen misses with a wild body shot.
Evansen throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Evansen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hughes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Evansen does it's job there.
Evansen misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Evansen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Evansen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Evansen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evansen throws a shot from downtown. Hughes moves away and avoids it.
Hughes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Evansen sprawls and moves away.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evansen.
It looked like Hughes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Evansen.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Evansen circles away easily
and Evansen counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evansen looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Hughes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evansen.
Evansen blocks a jab.
Evansen takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Evansen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hughes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Hughes misses.
Evansen flicks out a counter leg kick but Hughes steps away.
Evansen avoids the head kick by Hughes.
Evansen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughes moves away.
Evansen is looking to chop away at Hughes's legs.
Evansen throws a body shot but no joy.
Evansen is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evansen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Evansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hughes throws a series of strikes that have Evansen backpedaling.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Evansen 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.
Evansen goes for a double leg but Hughes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hughes continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evansen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hughes attempts a counter takedown but Evansen avoids it well and moves away.
That kick from Evansen tenderised Hughes's leg. Hughes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Evansen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hughes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Evansen is in Hughes's guard.
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evansen is aware though and is defending well.
Evansen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hughes controls Evansen momentarily but Evansen frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Evansen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Evansen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hughes defends it well.
Evansen works his way into side control.
Evansen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hughes's legs.
Evansen wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes tries to buck Evansen off but Evansen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evansen takes a little break here. Hughes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Evansen trying to control the position but Hughes is working away.
Evansen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hughes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Evansen tries to advance to mount but Hughes denies him.
Evansen trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Evansen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Evansen dominated that round.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hughes checks a low kick from Evansen.
Evansen scores with a leg kick.
Evansen throws a wild body kick that Hughes sees coming a mile off.
Christian Evansen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hughes misses with a straight right.
Hughes throws out a leg kick but Evansen moves out of range and Hughes only half commits.
A jab from Evansen misses.
Evansen cracks Hughes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Evansen, right into the meat.
Evansen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughes fails to land the takedown.
Evansen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evansen lands a glancing blow to the side of Hughes's head.
Evansen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hughes tries to counter with a takedown but Evansen is quick to defend against it.
Hughes misses with a takedown
and Evansen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Evansen loads up on a big right hand but Hughes slips the punch.
Hughes attempts a counter takedown but Evansen avoids it well and moves away.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Evansen lands a leg kick that knocks Hughes off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evansen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evansen connects with a body shot that sends Hughes's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evansen. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evansen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hughes.
Evansen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Evansen.
Hughes misses with a few strikes there.
Evansen throws a head kick but Hughes moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evansen scores with a leg kick.
Evansen missing with a left hand there. Hughes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evansen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Evansen.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Evansen manages to avoid it.
Evansen with a nice cross.
Evansen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hughes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hughes attempts a counter takedown but Evansen avoids it well and moves away.
Evansen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evansen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Evansen misses the target.
Evansen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hughes is out of range and Evansen settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evansen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hughes sizes up Evansen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evansen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Evansen.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Evansen manages to avoid it.
Evansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evansen has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evansen working aggressively here.
Hughes effectively controlling the action here.
Hughes digs a right hand into Evansen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Evansen's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Evansen 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.
Evansen takes a swing at Hughes's ribcage but misses.
Evansen moves into the clinch successfully.
Evansen misses with the head strike.
Evansen misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Evansen controls the action.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Hughes.
Evansen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evansen can't find room to land a body shot as Hughes controls the action.
Evansen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
Evansen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hughes backwards.
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Evansen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Evansen works Hughes's body with a nice hook.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Evansen.
Evansen cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg.
A cross from Evansen lands.
Hughes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Evansen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Evansen.
Matt Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evansen.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hughes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Evansen throws a head kick that misses.
Hughes feinted with a counter takedown.
Evansen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hughes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hughes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Evansen throws a solid leg kick but Hughes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Evansen.
It looked like Hughes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evansen throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hughes scores with a sloppy right hand. Evansen should have avoided that one.
Hughes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hughes throws a head kick that misses.
Evansen has Hughes up against the cage in a clinch.
Evansen lands a body punch.
Evansen lands a body shot.
Evansen tries a body shot but Hughes blocks it.
Hughes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Evansen lands with a short shot to the head.
Evansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hughes's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Hughes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Evansen.
Hughes blocking some punches.
Evansen pulls Hughes into guard.
Evansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Evansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evansen wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes won't allow Evansen to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Evansen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evansen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Evansen!
An out of breath Christian Evansen 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Illumi De Medici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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35
187 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
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35
190 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Illumi De Medici!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Medici misses with a shot to the body
and McLovin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Medici throws a leg kick but McLovin checks it.
McLovin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Medici is able to avoid easily.
De Medici avoids a kick to the body.
McLovin staying out of range there.
A slow jab from De Medici misses its intended target.
De Medici takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McLovin misses with a leg kick.
McLovin tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Medici swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - McLovin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLovin is looking to clinch but De Medici is avoiding it.
De Medici lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin ducks under a wild hook from De Medici.
De Medici sets himself, and McLovin steps forward looking for the clinch! De Medici avoids it this time.
De Medici tries to land a leg kick but McLovin saw it coming and moves away.
McLovin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Medici looks to score with a jab to the body but McLovin is just out of range.
McLovin connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin throws a looping overhand right but De Medici ducks down to avoid it.
McLovin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLovin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Medici. De Medici obviously looking to wear him down.
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin throws the left hand but De Medici avoids the punch easily.
De Medici scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Medici jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLovin throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by De Medici there.
De Medici scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLovin throws an off balance right hand
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
De Medici looks to throw the jab but McLovin is out of range.
McLovin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Medici moves out of range of the body kick.
De Medici has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackthorn Reborn in the buildup to the fight.
De Medici closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Medici ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
McLovin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from De Medici.
Bob McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for McLovin. That snapped De Medici's head back.
McLovin scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Medici scores with a jab.
McLovin wants to slow De Medici down by chopping away at his legs.
McLovin tries to clinch up but De Medici circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
McLovin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Medici.
De Medici paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLovin.
De Medici checks a low kick from McLovin.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLovin.
McLovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Medici.
McLovin misses with a straight right.
McLovin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Medici tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McLovin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Medici counters with a good low kick that McLovin was not able to check.
De Medici lands with an uppercut that bounces McLovin off the cage and back into range.
McLovin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Medici.
And De Medici counters with a quick kick to the body but McLovin blocks it.
McLovin scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Medici is out of range and McLovin settles back down.
De Medici lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLovin's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLovin, right into the meat.
De Medici scores with a nice head shot.
McLovin lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Medici's sensitive parts.
McLovin misses with a low kick.
McLovin lands a body shot.
De Medici throws a lazy right hand but McLovin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Medici avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Medici slips a straight right by McLovin.
McLovin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Medici sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLovin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Medici ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Medici scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLovin.
De Medici misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by De Medici.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLovin throws a solid leg kick but De Medici takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McLovin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McLovin.
McLovin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
De Medici moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McLovin avoids the body shot from De Medici.
A bone on bone clash there as McLovin blocks the leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McLovin misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Medici goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Medici takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Medici is trying to push McLovin away but McLovin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Medici working aggressively here.
De Medici lands a left hand that snaps the head of McLovin backwards.
De Medici working aggressively here.
McLovin misses with a body punch.
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 Illumi De Medici will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Medici avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by De Medici - just one landing.
De Medici looks to throw the jab but McLovin is out of range.
De Medici looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLovin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Medici lands a head kick!
McLovin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLovin looks to land a left hand but De Medici moved out of range nicely.
De Medici misses with a lunging right hand
and McLovin counters with a stiff right hand.
McLovin lands a nice shot to the body.
Illumi De Medici is winning the standup battle so far.
McLovin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McLovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Medici moves away from the strike by McLovin.
De Medici quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Medici checks a leg kick.
McLovin closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Medici misses with a punch on the inside.
McLovin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt De Medici or not.
De Medici throws a punch but it's blocked by McLovin.
McLovin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McLovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Medici makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Medici softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Medici's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLovin connects with an inside leg kick.
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
De Medici throws out a loose jab but McLovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Medici lands with an uppercut that bounces McLovin off the cage and back into range.
De Medici throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
McLovin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Medici manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McLovin throws a front kick that sends De Medici stumbling back into the cage.
De Medici missing with a left hand there. McLovin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from McLovin misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McLovin 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLovin manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Medici misses with the combination.
De Medici staying out of range there.
De Medici misses with a body kick.
McLovin instigates a clinch.
De Medici misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLovin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McLovin has a couple of punches blocked by De Medici.
McLovin scores with a shot to the side of De Medici's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLovin.
De Medici fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Medici misses with a hook from the clinch.
McLovin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Medici blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLovin misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from McLovin.
McLovin can't find room to land a body shot as De Medici controls the action.
McLovin digs a right hand underneath De Medici's ribcage. De Medici let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McLovin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Medici manages to break the clinch.
De Medici misses with a looping right.
McLovin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Medici has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Medici thuds his shin into the meat of McLovin's side.
McLovin throws a right hand that De Medici ducks under and follows up with a left that De Medici also avoids with ease.
McLovin wants to clinch but De Medici slips to the side
and De Medici counters with a thumping low kick.
De Medici scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
De Medici throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLovin tries to land a front kick but De Medici steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McLovin scores with a shot to the body.
McLovin avoids the body shot from De Medici.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Medici swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Medici throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Medici blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLovin 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 De Medici has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from De Medici and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLovin connects with a body shot.
McLovin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Medici shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Medici thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLovin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Medici moves out of range as McLovin strikes.
McLovin throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
A slow jab from De Medici misses its intended target.
De Medici throws a leg kick that misses.
McLovin moves forwards but De Medici connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob McLovin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
De Medici throws a jab when McLovin was well out of range.
McLovin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLovin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McLovin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Medici ducks right into an uppercut from McLovin.
McLovin throws the left hand but De Medici avoids the punch easily.
De Medici swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLovin.
McLovin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
De Medici lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLovin's sensitive parts.
De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McLovin.
McLovin lands a jab to the head.
A solid body kick from McLovin.
McLovin misses with a hook.
McLovin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Medici appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLovin wants to land a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
McLovin slips under a jab.
De Medici throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Medici lands with a straight right. McLovin didn't see that one coming.
McLovin connects with a crisp jab.
De Medici misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin lands a right hook to the body.
De Medici on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McLovin scores with a jab to the body.
De Medici uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLovin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McLovin takes one on the button.
McLovin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Medici on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLovin misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLovin connects with a single shot there.
De Medici on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Medici uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Medici fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLovin.
De Medici walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McLovin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McLovin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLovin cracks De Medici with a good jab.
De Medici lands a nice shot that snaps McLovin's head back.
McLovin misses with an uppercut. De Medici saw that one coming.
McLovin misses with a low kick.
McLovin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Medici throws out the jab.
McLovin tries to clinch up.
De Medici looks to land a left hand but McLovin moved out of range nicely.
De Medici tries to land a front kick but McLovin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
De Medici throws a body shot but no joy.
De Medici ducks under a wild hook from McLovin.
De Medici half committed to a counter leg kick.
McLovin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Medici.
McLovin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLovin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
De Medici throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Medici sets himself, and McLovin steps forward looking for the clinch! De Medici avoids it this time.
De Medici works McLovin's body with a nice hook.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLovin throws out the jab.
De Medici throws a front kick aimed at McLovin's knee but McLovin avoids it well.
Jab by De Medici.
McLovin moves out of range of the strikes.
De Medici swings for the body but McLovin moves out of range.
De Medici misses with a left hand
and McLovin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLovin throws a poor cross that misses
and De Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Medici.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin tries a head kick but it misses.
De Medici seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McLovin tried to score with a low kick but De Medici checks it.
De Medici tried to counter with a leg kick but McLovin avoided it.
McLovin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Medici throws out the jab.
McLovin throws a counter combo.
De Medici throws a front kick aimed at McLovin's knee but McLovin avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by De Medici.
McLovin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McLovin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for De Medici.
De Medici lands with a short shot to the head.
De Medici pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Medici takes a swing at McLovin's ribcage but misses.
Good exchange - De Medici coming out on top.
De Medici ducks under a wild hook from McLovin.
De Medici checks the leg kick nicely there.
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 Illumi De Medici.
I think De Medici has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Skreba Reijonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyoji Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Skreba Reijonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Kyoji Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reijonen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Horiguchi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horiguchi staying out of range there.
Reijonen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reijonen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reijonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Horiguchi wants to sweep here but Reijonen controlling him for the moment.
Reijonen postures up.
Horiguchi wants to sweep here but Reijonen controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi working a defensive guard but Reijonen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Horiguchi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reijonen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Horiguchi is trying to improve his position.
Horiguchi looking for a sweep but Reijonen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Reijonen controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi wants to control but Reijonen is having none of it.
Horiguchi can't escape the position.
Reijonen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Horiguchi to take his back!
Horiguchi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi is really stuck here.
Horiguchi staying busy and making it hard for Reijonen to control.
Reijonen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Horiguchi right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Good control from Reijonen.
Horiguchi wants to escape the position.
Reijonen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reijonen keeps control of the position as Horiguchi tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horiguchi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skreba Reijonen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reijonen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Horiguchi throws a strike but Reijonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Horiguchi keeping moving, preventing Reijonen from controlling successfully.
Horiguchi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reijonen is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reijonen advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reijonen tries to advance to mount but can't.
Horiguchi is looking for a sweep.
Horiguchi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reijonen controlling the action here.
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.
Reijonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Horiguchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reijonen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reijonen prevents Horiguchi from getting the reversal.
Reijonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi is trying to escape the mount.
Reijonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Horiguchi tries to reverse the position but Reijonen maintains control.
Reijonen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reijonen trying to control but Horiguchi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horiguchi tries to reverse the position but Reijonen maintains control.
Reijonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Horiguchi is looking to escape.
Reijonen content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skreba Reijonen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reijonen stuns Horiguchi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reijonen, right into the meat.
Reijonen connects with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reijonen.
Horiguchi moves out of range of the body kick from Reijonen.
Horiguchi with the counter takedown but Reijonen avoids it easily.
Horiguchi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reijonen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reijonen lands with a light punch inside.
Reijonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horiguchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Reijonen won't allow it.
Reijonen prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reijonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Reijonen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A hook to the body from Reijonen.
Nice body punch from Reijonen.
Reijonen tries to throw a body punch but Horiguchi avoids it by throwing Reijonen back against the cage.
Horiguchi prevents a body shot from Reijonen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reijonen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horiguchi takes a shot to the head.
Reijonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horiguchi can do to turn this around?
Horiguchi tries to break free but Reijonen pushes him back against the cage.
Horiguchi is trying to force a seperation but Reijonen has the dominant position.
Reijonen trying to land knees to the body.
Reijonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horiguchi's elbow.
Reijonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horiguchi's elbow.
Reijonen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reijonen prevents the takedown attempt.
Skreba Reijonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyoji Horiguchi.
Reijonen can't find room to land a body shot as Horiguchi controls the action.
Reijonen trying to land knees to the body.
Horiguchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reijonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reijonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reijonen throws a front kick that sends Horiguchi stumbling back into the cage.
Horiguchi shoots in for a takedown but Reijonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reijonen feints and then cracks Horiguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Horiguchi down.
A solid body kick from Reijonen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reijonen pinned against the cage. Reijonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Skreba Reijonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horiguchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reijonen takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
Reijonen slips a jab from Horiguchi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sloppy strikes from Reijonen. Those never looked like landing.
Reijonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Horiguchi, pushing him back against the cage.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi tries for a takedown but Reijonen manages to get underhooks.
Reijonen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Horiguchi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reijonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
It looks like Kyoji Horiguchi has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reijonen.
Reijonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horiguchi.
Horiguchi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reijonen prevents it.
Kyoji Horiguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Reijonen.
Reijonen working aggressively here.
Reijonen has a couple of punches blocked by Horiguchi.
Reijonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reijonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Horiguchi or not.
Reijonen tries a knee to the head but Horiguchi blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horiguchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Horiguchi managing to block the knees to the body from Reijonen.
Reijonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Horiguchi controls his hands.
Skreba Reijonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reijonen misses with a punch to the body.
Reijonen scores with a shot to the side of Horiguchi's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skreba Reijonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reijonen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skreba Reijonen!
Skreba Reijonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamie White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
152 lbs
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34
165 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamie White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Brown!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by White there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
White throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
White gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
White moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Strikers in the buildup to the fight.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
White slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown 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.
Brown misses with a body shot.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from White.
White scores with a leg kick.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
White thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown checks a low kick from White.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from White.
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down White rather than just go for the knockout.
White gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but White is defending well.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
White prevents a body shot from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown trying to control the position but instead, White has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brown into the cage.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy.
White prevents a body shot from Brown.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown working aggressively here.
White blocking some punches.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown is trying to maintain a safe position but White gets an underhook and turns Brown into the cage.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown trying to stall but White improves his position.
Brown tries to work over White's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
White prevents a body shot from Brown.
A nice left hand lands by White.
Brown blocks a body shot from White.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Brown prevents a body shot from White.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
White lands a shot to the body.
Brown is trying to stall.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from White.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but White manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jamie White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Brown misses with a body punch.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown is looking to take this one to the mat.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White lands a shoulder strike.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
White stalling the fight.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
White struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown prevents a body shot from White.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniel Brown will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jamie White has been cut.
White lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daniel Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brown stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brown goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jamie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brown is rocked!
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
White fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
White misses the jab.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
White throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from White tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from White, right into the meat.
White darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
White lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with some punches.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
White blocks a body shot from Brown.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed White to get to half guard.
White is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White passes to side control.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as White controls the position.
White tries to score with some ground and pound. Brown controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
White stalling.
White is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
White with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
White takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie White dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamie White's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown misses with a hook
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow Brown down.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White is looking to counter punch.
A big right from White misses.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
White rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from White.
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White thumps Brown with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a leg kick but White moved away.
Brown slips under a jab from White.
Brown throws a counter combo.
White throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jamie White is winning the standup battle so far.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
White looking for submissions off his back.
White is controlling Brown's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
White is looking to improve his position.
Brown is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown moves into full mount! White won't be happy about that!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Daniel Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
White working to try and regain half guard.
White manages to control the position for a moment.
White bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brown working a defensive guard but White manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown is not content to let White control the position.
White controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brown!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie White showed his dominance in that final round.
I think White has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie White!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jamie White waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
Daniel Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'XxX'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Blazer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Happy Forclit could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricky Blazer's chin.
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33
211 lbs
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218 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
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Happy Forclit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Blazer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blazer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forclit has Blazer up against the cage in a clinch.
Forclit manages to break the clinch.
Blazer throws a shot from downtown. Forclit moves away and avoids it.
Blazer throws a body shot but no joy.
Blazer tries to bum rush Forclit with a series of wild strikes but Forclit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Forclit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blazer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Forclit avoids the head kick by Blazer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forclit takes a swing at Blazer's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Blazer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Forclit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blazer.
Forclit throws an overhand right that lands on Blazer's shoulder, as Blazer tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blazer! But no joy.
Blazer tries to bum rush Forclit with a series of wild strikes but Forclit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forclit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Forclit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Forclit as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Ricky Blazer has been cut.
Blazer walks into a jab.
Forclit takes a swing at Blazer's ribcage but misses.
Blazer throws a series of punches but Forclit avoids them all with ease.
Forclit lands a lovely overhand right.
Forclit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forclit jabs Blazer right on the nose. Blazer blinks but takes it well.
Blazer scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Blazer looks to land a right hand but Forclit moved out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Forclit.
Blazer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blazer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blazer loads up on a big right hand but Forclit slips the punch.
Blazer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forclit.
Forclit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blazer counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
Blazer lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Blazer does it's job there.
Forclit ducks under a wild hook from Blazer.
Blazer swings widly with a right hand
and Forclit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Forclit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit wants to clinch but Blazer slips to the side
enabling Blazer to counter with a crisp jab.
Blazer misses with a head kick.
Blazer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forclit's hands.
Forclit misses with a right hand
and Blazer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blazer lands a head shot.
Forclit is rocked!
Blazer cracks Forclit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Forclit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Happy Forclit's cut is getting worse.
Forclit throws a sloppy body shot
and Blazer scores with a counter punch that sends Forclit to the canvas! Blazer smells blood - he's punishing Forclit with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Forclit has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Blazer!
A victorious Ricky Blazer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tevin Mangrove Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tevin Mangrove Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Floyd Patterson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tevin Mangrove Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Floyd Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mangrove Jr's calf.
Mangrove Jr is looking to clinch but Patterson is avoiding it.
Patterson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mangrove Jr misses with a low kick.
Patterson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Patterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Patterson throws a lazy right hand but Mangrove Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mangrove Jr is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangrove Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangrove Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mangrove Jr moves into the clinch.
Patterson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patterson throws a right and a left that Mangrove Jr avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Patterson responds with a good body kick, but Mangrove Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Patterson thumps Mangrove Jr with a low kick.
Patterson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mangrove Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Patterson lunges at Mangrove Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mangrove Jr's hand.
Mangrove Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Patterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mangrove Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
Patterson lands with an overhand left.
Mangrove Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a solid leg kick but Patterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mangrove Jr.
Patterson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Patterson stuns Mangrove Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mangrove Jr lunges at Patterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patterson's hand.
Mangrove Jr throws the kick towards the body but Patterson avoids it.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Patterson sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Patterson blocks the leg kick.
Patterson throws a jab when Mangrove Jr was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Patterson.
Mangrove Jr closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mangrove Jr won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Patterson.
Mangrove Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangrove Jr avoids the elbow strike from Patterson, against the cage.
Patterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove Jr works on Patterson's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Patterson fails to land.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson.
A nice left hand lands by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson has had enough of the clinch but Mangrove Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Mangrove Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Mangrove Jr digs a right hand into Patterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Patterson's gas tank.
A short left from Mangrove Jr.
Patterson blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the side of Patterson's head.
Mangrove Jr is working Patterson over against the cage.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Patterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove Jr tries to throw a body punch but Patterson avoids it by throwing Mangrove Jr back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mangrove Jr.
Patterson looks winded!
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Mangrove Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mangrove Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter the offense by Patterson and move into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Mangrove Jr fails to land.
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 Tevin Mangrove Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mangrove Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Patterson checks a leg kick nicely.
Patterson throws a body punch but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Patterson in the body.
Mangrove Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Patterson misses its intended target.
Patterson keeps Mangrove Jr at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangrove Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangrove Jr. Mangrove Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Floyd Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mangrove Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Patterson will feel that in the morning.
Mangrove Jr throws a wild body kick that Patterson sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Patterson tries to land a front kick but Mangrove Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mangrove Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mangrove Jr.
Patterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mangrove Jrs head.
A short right from Patterson on the inside.
Mangrove Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Mangrove Jr avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Mangrove Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Patterson blocking some punches.
Patterson blocks an uppercut.
Mangrove Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangrove Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mangrove Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Patterson misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body punch.
Patterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mangrove Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Patterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mangrove Jr jabs at Patterson's body.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangrove Jr manages to avoid it.
Patterson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Patterson slips a jab and a cross from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
Mangrove Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab.
Patterson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangrove Jr.
Left hook, right uppercut from Patterson.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patterson swings for the body but Mangrove Jr moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Patterson.
Mangrove Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Patterson in the body.
Patterson misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mangrove Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Patterson catches Mangrove Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mangrove Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mangrove Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Patterson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body kick from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Patterson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tevin Mangrove Jr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Patterson 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 Mangrove Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mangrove Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mangrove Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Patterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Mangrove Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mangrove Jr walks into a jab.
Mangrove Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mangrove Jr defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
Mangrove Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Patterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove Jr swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patterson.
Mangrove Jr throws the kick towards the body but Patterson avoids it.
Patterson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mangrove Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mangrove Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr misses with a body kick.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Patterson takes a swing at Mangrove Jr's ribcage but misses.
Patterson throws a wild body kick that Mangrove Jr sees coming a mile off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mangrove Jr is looking to wear down Patterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Patterson feints and then cracks Mangrove Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangrove Jr down.
Patterson lands with a good body shot.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangrove Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Patterson misses with a body kick.
Mangrove Jr avoids a kick to the body.
Mangrove Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Floyd Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tevin Mangrove Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Mangrove Jr defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
Mangrove Jr is looking to counter the offense by Patterson and move into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr thumps Patterson with a low kick.
Patterson misses with a low kick.
Patterson is looking to land body kicks.
Patterson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mangrove Jr can pounce on him.
Mangrove Jr connects with a body shot that sends Patterson's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Mangrove Jr moved out of range nicely.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Patterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Patterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mangrove Jr backs up against the cage.
Patterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson scores with a hook.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove Jr throws a push kick but Patterson slaps the foot to one side.
Mangrove Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Patterson tries to land a front kick but Mangrove Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Floyd Patterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangrove Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove Jr tries to clinch up.
Patterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mangrove Jr jabs Patterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Patterson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Mangrove Jr as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove Jr takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Patterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mangrove Jr pushes Patterson away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mangrove Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Mangrove Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Patterson takes a swing at Mangrove Jr's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Mangrove Jr tenderised Patterson's leg. Patterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Mangrove Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patterson tries to keep at a distance but Mangrove Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mangrove Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Patterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mangrove Jr.
Mangrove Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Patterson working aggressively here.
Patterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangrove Jr controls his hands.
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 Tevin Mangrove Jr.
Well Mangrove Jr 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tevin Mangrove Jr!
In his post fight interview, Tevin Mangrove Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Coath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coath comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Legstrong has chosen Desmond Cheese - Polyfizzal Drizzal as his entrance music. Lance Legstrong will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Coath!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Legstrong!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legstrong misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Legstrong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Coath moves in looking to clinch but Legstrong pushes him off.
Legstrong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Legstrong throws a hook but Coath avoids it easily.
Legstrong tries to land a front kick but Coath steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coath walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Legstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
A leg kick checked by Legstrong.
Legstrong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coath is able to avoid easily.
Coath swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coath feints and then cracks Legstrong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Legstrong down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coath lands a really nice looking cross but Legstrong seems unphased.
Coath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legstrong.
Coath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Legstrong at a distance.
Legstrong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coath looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Legstrong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Coaths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Legstrong throws a chopping leg kick but Coath manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Legstrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Legstrong looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
Coath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Legstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coath.
Coath misses with a hook
and Legstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coath defending well as Legstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Coath feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Legstrong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coath finds it's way round the side to connect with Legstrong's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Legstrong blocks the leg kick.
Legstrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Legstrong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coath.
Legstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Legstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legstrong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Legstrong.
Legstrong misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Legstrong. Coath does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Coath tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Coath's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Coath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legstrong.
Coath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Legstrong! But no joy.
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!
Coath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A low kick from Legstrong is predictable there
and Coath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legstrong throws a hook to the side of Coath's head but Coath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coath wants to clinch.
Legstrong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong takes a swing at Coath's ribcage but misses.
Lance Legstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Coath. That's going to slow Legstrong down.
Coath walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coath throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Legstrong's head.
It looks like Lance Legstrong has been cut.
Coath misses with a low kick.
Legstrong throws out a counter right but Coath avoids it with no problem.
Coath throws out a loose jab but Legstrong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coath is looking to slow Legstrong down with leg kicks.
Legstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coath misses with a series of wild punches.
Legstrong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coath tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Legstrong is in Coath's guard.
Coath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Legstrong won't allow Coath to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coath is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Legstrong is stalling in the full guard.
Coath looking for a sweep. Not yet Coath, not yet.
Coath has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Coath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Legstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Legstrong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Coath moves forwards but Legstrong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Coath throws a lazy right hand but Legstrong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Legstrong fails to land the takedown.
Legstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Legstrong misses with a lunging right hand
and Coath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Legstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coath moves away.
Coath throwing a counter right hand but Legstrong manages to avoid it.
Legstrong throws a hook but Coath blocks it.
Legstrong cracks Coath with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Legstrong 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.
Coath motions for Legstrong to come forward. Coath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Coath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Legstrong looks to throw the jab but Coath is out of range.
Lance Legstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coath tries to score with a low kick but Legstrong moves his leg out of the way.
Coath moves away from the strike by Legstrong.
A little feinted left hand from Coath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath tried to score with a low kick but Legstrong checks it.
Legstrong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Legstrong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Legstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Coath's shoulder, as Coath tries to avoid the shot.
Coath fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Coath misses with a hook.
Legstrong throws a lazy right hand but Coath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coath gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Legstrong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Coath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legstrong throws a lazy uppercut
and Coath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legstrong is rocked!
Legstrong gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Coath points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Legstrong wakes up just in time to hear Coath thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Coath!
Chris Coath retains his middleweight title!
Chris Coath spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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