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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rung Thrym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thrym comes to the cage accompanied by We Are - Hollywood Undead. Fitzsimmons has chosen Rule Britannia as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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24 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. Thrym looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thrym throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fitzsimmons counters with a one-two to the body.
Fitzsimmons swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Fitzsimmons coming out on top.
Fitzsimmons misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Thrym misses the target.
Fitzsimmons throws a looping overhand right but Thrym ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrym throws a wild body kick that Fitzsimmons sees coming a mile off.
Fitzsimmons raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thrym throws the left hand but Fitzsimmons avoids the punch easily.
Fitzsimmons scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Fitzsimmons.
Thrym misses with a right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fitzsimmons lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons blocks a body shot from Thrym.
Thrym has had enough of the clinch but Fitzsimmons keeps him there for the moment.
Thrym has had enough of the clinch but Fitzsimmons keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrym is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrym's elbow.
Fitzsimmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thrym backwards.
Fitzsimmons lands a nice uppercut.
Thrym prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Thrym misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thrym lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzsimmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thrym's elbow.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons lands an uppercut.
Fitzsimmons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fitzsimmons tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Fitzsimmons back against the cage.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrym has had enough of the clinch but Fitzsimmons keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thrym's efforts to push away.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thrym.
Thrym has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Thrym controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons - that landed with a thud.
Thrym swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thrym swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzsimmons can't find room to land a body shot as Thrym controls the action.
Thrym misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thrym.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons working aggressively here.
Fitzsimmons has a couple of punches blocked by Thrym.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body.
Thrym breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thrym circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Thrym misses.
Thrym ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thrym takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thrym jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses.
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thrym 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 Fitzsimmons has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fitzsimmons and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym throws a body punch but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrym gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons misses with a hook. Thrym ducked under it nicely.
Thrym scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thrym avoids the body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thrym throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and pushes Thrym back into the cage.
Good body shot from Fitzsimmons.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzsimmons.
Thrym wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Fitzsimmons dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thrym cracks a nice hook into Fitzsimmons's ribs.
Thrym connects with a body shot.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzsimmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzsimmons stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thrym.
Thrym throws a looping overhand right but Fitzsimmons ducks down to avoid it.
Thrym bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thrym connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thrym tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzsimmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrym.
Fitzsimmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrym. Thrym obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzsimmons chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrym can pounce on him.
Thrym lands a really nice looking cross but Fitzsimmons seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thrym throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that Thrym ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrym also avoids with ease.
Fitzsimmons slips under a jab.
Fitzsimmons steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thrym.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzsimmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzsimmons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thrym checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Thrym as he checks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thrym's head.
Thrym throws a front kick aimed at Fitzsimmons's knee but Fitzsimmons avoids it well.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Thrym.
Thrym will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fitzsimmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thrym throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrym.
Fitzsimmons misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzsimmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzsimmons 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.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. Fitzsimmons looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range of the body kick.
Thrym pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fitzsimmons is out of range and Thrym settles back down.
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzsimmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons forces Thrym back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym pushes Fitzsimmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thrym swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thrym throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fitzsimmons on the side of the head.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up
and Thrym counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Thrym misses.
Fitzsimmons pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thrym back to the cage. Fitzsimmons follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fitzsimmons throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thrym wants to slow Fitzsimmons down by chopping away at his legs.
Fitzsimmons thumps Thrym with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons lands with a good body shot.
Thrym paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thrym connects with a solid leg kick.
Fitzsimmons moves out of range as Thrym throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thrym dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrym misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzsimmons. That snapped Thrym's head back.
Thrym tries to land a leg kick but Fitzsimmons saw it coming and moves away.
Thrym checks the leg kick.
Thrym wants to slow Fitzsimmons down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzsimmons.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thrym throws a leg kick that misses.
Crunch! Fitzsimmons slams his shin into Thrym's torso.
Fitzsimmons lands the left hand.
Fitzsimmons punishes Thrym's body with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Thrym as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzsimmons feints and then cracks Thrym's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thrym down.
Sloppy strikes from Thrym. Those never looked like landing.
Thrym is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Fitzsimmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thrym. That did some damage!
Thrym throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters by clinching up.
Fitzsimmons has Thrym pressed against the cage, preventing Thrym from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thrym wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thrym tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thrym taking a breather.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thrym lands a right hand.
Fitzsimmons tries to work over Thrym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thrym tries to work over Fitzsimmons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrym lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzsimmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thrym will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzsimmons tries to counter with a clinch but Thrym shakes him off and moves away.
Thrym moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Thrym slips the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fitzsimmons crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thrym - the referee stops the clock and Fitzsimmons gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thrym. Fitzsimmons manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fitzsimmons dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzsimmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Thrym slips the punch.
Thrym swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thrym misses with a lunging right hand
and Fitzsimmons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fitzsimmons.
Thrym looking to stall.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons scores with a shot to the side of Thrym's head.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thrym looking to stall.
Fitzsimmons lands a right hand.
Thrym wants to break free but Fitzsimmons has control.
Thrym breaks the clinch.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch up but Thrym keeps it at a distance.
Thrym is looking to counter punch.
Thrym throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Thrym throws a jab when Fitzsimmons was well out of range.
Thrym looks to land a left hand but Fitzsimmons moved out of range nicely.
Thrym thumps Fitzsimmons with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with the combination.
Fitzsimmons lands with a straight right. Thrym didn't see that one coming.
Fitzsimmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thrym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
Thrym takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thrym is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzsimmons is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzsimmons pushes Thrym up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons keeps control of Thrym as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thrym working hard to break the clinch.
Thrym'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.
Thrym dodges an elbow strike from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Thrym blocks it.
Fitzsimmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fitzsimmons.
Thrym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzsimmons checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Thrym there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thrym moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thrym's corner calls for a 1-2. Thrym obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrym takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thrym lands with a nice body kick.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Thrym with an uppercut!
Fitzsimmons ducks under a wild hook from Thrym.
Fitzsimmons defending well as Thrym loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thrym has time to react.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thrym circles away quickly and effectively.
A quick step to the side and Thrym tries to counter with a shot to the body but it 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!
Thrym fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fitzsimmons changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrym comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzsimmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Fitzsimmons misses.
Thrym is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab.
Fitzsimmons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Fitzsimmons slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thrym lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Thrym lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzsimmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Fitzsimmons.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thrym fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fitzsimmons checks it well.
Fitzsimmons throws a fast counter high kick but Thrym manages to duck under it in time.
Fitzsimmons is looking to slow Thrym down with leg kicks.
Thrym throws an overhand right that lands on Fitzsimmons's shoulder, as Fitzsimmons tries to avoid the shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick, looking for Thrym's leg but Thrym calmly moves out of range.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right.
Fitzsimmons has Thrym up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fitzsimmons 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
As Jim Fitzsimmons got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Chick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has chosen Accept's Balls To The Wall as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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222 lbs
34 - 24 - 0 |
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Very quick |
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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
34 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andy Chick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Velasquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
Chick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Velasquez lands a big head kick that sends Chick tumbling to the mat! Velasquez takes a step backwards and waves Chick back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chick is rocked!
Andy Chick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velasquez at a distance.
Chick misses the shot to the body.
Velasquez missing with a left hand there. Chick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Chick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Juan Velasquez has been cut.
Chick stuns Velasquez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chick throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez moves out of range as Chick strikes.
Velasquez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chick swings widly with a right hand
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chick is looking to chop away at Velasquez's legs.
Chick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~KT-MMA~ in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Chick.
Chick misses with a hook
and Velasquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez digs a good body shot into Chick's ribs.
Chick scores with a punch to the head.
Chick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chick throws a big shot that misses.
Chick avoids the head kick by Velasquez.
Chick throws a counter high kick but Velasquez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Chick throws a lazy right hand but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Velasquez shapes to counter with a head kick.
Chick connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velasquez misses with a body shot
letting Chick counter with a right hand.
Velasquez moves in looking to clinch but Chick pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Velasquez drops Chick with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Chick looks back up at him and smiles so Velasquez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Andy Chick's cut is getting worse.
A head kick misses from Chick.
Chick cracks Velasquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chick throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Chick.
Chick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chick gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Velasquez gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Chick is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Velasquez!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Velasquez 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 Federico Manta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manta comes to the cage accompanied by Ultima Corsa by Mondo Marcio. 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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162 lbs
26 - 9 - 1 |
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162 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
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Federico Manta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manta blocks a jab.
As Hogan tries to get set, Manta tries to push him back and clinch up but Hogan manages to avoid the attempt.
Manta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Manta moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Manta.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manta.
Manta throws out a loose jab but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manta avoids the head kick by Hogan.
Manta 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.
Manta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hogan throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Manta misses its intended target.
Manta moves out of range of the leg kick from Hogan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta walks into a straight right hand from Hogan.
Manta misses with a hook
and Hogan counters with a low kick, right behind Manta 's knee.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hogan.
Manta throws a lazy right hand but Hogan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manta lands a nice hook to Hogan's body. Hogan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ben Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta tries to bum rush Hogan with a series of wild strikes but Hogan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been informed that Hogan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Manta throws a leg kick which misses Hogan's front leg but catches the back leg as Hogan tries to avoid it.
Manta wants to slow Hogan down by chopping away at his legs.
Hogan lands with a right hand.
Manta moves out of range of the body kick from Hogan.
Manta avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hogan connects with a looping right hand.
Hogan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manta connects with a jab.
Hogan scores with a leg kick.
Hogan misses with a low kick.
Hogan scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogan misses the target.
Manta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hogan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hogan in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogan misses the target.
Manta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good work by Hogan as he checks the leg kick.
Hogan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manta checks a leg kick nicely.
Manta is looking to counter punch.
Hogan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hogan throws a right hand that misses
and Manta counters by moving into the clinch.
Hogan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manta throws a punch but it's blocked by Hogan.
Manta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hogan avoids the elbow strike from Manta, against the cage.
Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Hogan throws a push kick but Manta slaps the foot to one side.
Manta is looking to counter punch.
Hogan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Manta moves out of range of the strikes.
Manta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Manta avoids the head kick by Hogan.
Manta cracks Hogan with a good jab.
Hogan lands a glancing blow to the side of Manta's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan slips under a jab.
Manta misses with a jab to the body
and Hogan counters with a good low kick that Manta was not able to check.
Manta thows a body kick. Hogan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Manta lands a right hook to the body.
Manta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hogan's hands.
Hogan loads up on a big right hand but Manta slips the punch.
Good exchange - Manta coming out on top.
Manta throws a shot from downtown. Hogan moves away and avoids it.
Manta slips under a jab from Hogan.
Manta looks to throw a body kick
and Hogan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hogan. That's going to slow Manta down.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Manta is out of range.
Manta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hogan manages to avoid it.
A big right from Hogan misses.
Hogan tests Manta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Manta rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manta misses with the head strike.
Hogan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manta lands a front kick.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Manta.
Manta swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogan misses the target.
Hogan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Hogan misses.
Hogan connects with an inside leg kick.
Manta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manta throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manta throws a body kick that misses.
Hogan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hogan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manta.
Manta backing away here, and Hogan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hogan throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Manta to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Hogan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hogan slips a straight right by Manta.
Hogan misses with a hook.
Ben Hogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Manta.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hogan 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 Manta has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manta and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hogan.
Hogan misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Hogan blocks the low kick.
Hogan throws the left hand but Manta avoids the punch easily.
Manta walks into a left hand.
Hogan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Manta's hands.
Manta forces Hogan back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manta misses with an elbow strike.
Manta tries to throw a body punch but Hogan avoids it by throwing Manta back against the cage.
Manta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hogan is trying to force a seperation but Manta has the dominant position.
Manta misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Manta has double underhooks.
Hogan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hogan breaks from the clinch.
Hogan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manta throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Manta does no damage.
Manta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hogan.
Hogan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Manta.
Hogan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Manta throws a right hand that misses
and Hogan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Manta misses.
It seemed like Hogan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manta cracks Hogan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manta throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Hogan tenderised Manta's leg. Manta is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hogan takes one to the side of the head.
Hogan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Manta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Manta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manta lands a head shot.
Manta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manta 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.
Manta misses with a kick to the body.
Hogan takes one on the button.
Hogan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manta cracks Hogan with an open hand slap.
Manta punishes Hogan's body with a nice straight punch.
Hogan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta thuds a left hand into Hogan's body.
Hogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Manta.
Manta looks to land a right hand but Hogan moved out of range.
Manta throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Hogan misses the target.
Manta lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hogan will feel that in the morning.
Hogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manta throws a hook but Hogan avoids it easily.
Hogan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Manta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manta throws a looping overhand right but Hogan ducks down to avoid it.
Manta thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manta's head backwards.
Manta throws a big shot that misses.
Hogan scores with the left hand. Manta knows he should have avoided that one.
Manta tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hogan is able to avoid easily.
Manta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manta throws a low kick but Hogan moves out of range easily.
Manta throws a low kick, looking for Hogan's leg but Hogan calmly moves out of range.
Manta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Manta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hogan was well out of range. Poor timing from Manta.
A big right from Manta misses.
Hogan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manta.
Manta misses with a looping left.
Manta throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hogan finds it's way round the side to connect with Manta's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Manta dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hogan misses the shot to the body.
Manta tries to clinch but Hogan moves out of range.
Hogan throws a front kick aimed at Manta's knee but Manta avoids it well.
Hogan staying out of range there.
Manta misses with a straight left.
Manta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hogan.
Manta blocks a head kick by Hogan.
Manta looks to land a right hand but Hogan moved out of range.
Manta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hogan pushes Manta away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manta takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Manta. That snapped Hogan's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Manta.
Hogan connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manta's corner calls for a 1-2. Manta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Manta defending well as Hogan loads up on a big left hand.
Manta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hogan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hogan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Hogan as he checks the leg kick.
Manta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manta 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 Hogan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hogan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan throws out a counter right but Manta avoids it with no problem.
Manta throws a big shot that misses.
Manta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Hogan misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hogan there.
Hogan connects with a leg kick. Manta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hogan throws a lazy right hand but Manta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan pushes Manta away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mantas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hogan scores with a jab to the head.
Hogan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manta under the eye.
Manta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogan.
Manta misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Manta.
Manta slips a jab and a cross from Hogan.
Hogan looks to land a right hand but Manta moved out of range.
Manta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manta looks to land a right hand but Hogan moved out of range.
Hogan scores with a nice strike.
Hogan loads up on a big right hand but Manta slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manta bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hogan's head.
Hogan throws a combination. Manta tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Manta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manta throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Manta misses with a looping right.
Manta missing with a left hand there. Hogan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hogan! But no joy.
Manta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.
Hogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Manta is just out of range.
Hogan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manta.
Manta connects with a leg kick. Hogan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Manta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hogan finds it's way round the side to connect with Manta's head.
Manta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hogan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan throws a low kick, looking for Manta's leg but Manta calmly moves out of range.
Manta is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Manta throws a jab when Hogan was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan tries to work over Manta's front leg with a kick but Manta checks it.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Manta.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hogan, right into the meat.
Manta throws the left hand but Hogan avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Hogan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Manta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hogan. That did some damage!
Manta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hogan.
Manta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manta.
Hogan tries to score with a low kick but Manta moves his leg out of the way.
Hogan throws a leg kick that misses.
Manta takes one to the side of the head.
Manta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manta scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manta.
Manta slips a straight right by Hogan.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Hogan.
I think Hogan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Hogan!
An out of breath Ben Hogan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Federico Manta was interviewed post fight and said 'I bow down to your excellence sir.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Euphegen Doubdtfire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins has chosen Manny Pacquiao - Lalaban Ako as his entrance music. Vinny Hopkins acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Euphegen Doubdtfire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doubdtfire tries to clinch up but Hopkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Doubdtfire is out of range.
Doubdtfire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doubdtfire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins wants to clinch
and Doubdtfire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doubdtfire lands a leg kick that knocks Hopkins off balance momentarily.
Doubdtfire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hopkins takes a step back to recover.
Hopkins lunges at Doubdtfire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doubdtfire's hand.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Doubdtfire is just out of range.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Doubdtfire pushes him off.
Doubdtfire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Doubdtfire misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doubdtfire tries to move into range but Hopkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Doubdtfire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doubdtfire throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hopkins.
Hopkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doubdtfire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doubdtfire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doubdtfire throws a push kick but Hopkins slaps the foot to one side.
Doubdtfire sets himself, and Hopkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Doubdtfire avoids it this time.
Doubdtfire throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doubdtfire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doubdtfire swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Doubdtfire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doubdtfire 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.
Nice body kick from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Doubdtfire tries to counter by clinching up but Hopkins breaks away and moves out of range.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hopkins throws a lazy right hand but Doubdtfire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Doubdtfire finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doubdtfire.
Hopkins throws a right hand that misses
and Doubdtfire counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopkins checks it well.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doubdtfire jabs at Hopkins's body.
Doubdtfire throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire misses with a body punch
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Doubdtfire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doubdtfire looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins flicks out a counter leg kick but Doubdtfire steps away.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Doubdtfire's defenses.
Hopkins lands a nice shot that snaps Doubdtfire's head back.
Hopkins with a nice cross.
Hopkins blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Doubdtfire seems unphased.
Hopkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doubdtfire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.
Hopkins rushes Doubdtfire and presses him up against the cage.
Doubdtfire blocking some punches.
Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
Doubdtfire blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a body punch.
Doubdtfire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins is trying to break free.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Hopkins working aggressively here.
Doubdtfire tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
Doubdtfire lands a hook that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Hopkins scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doubdtfire blocking some punches.
Hopkins blocking some punches.
Doubdtfire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doubdtfire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopkins throws a head punch that misses.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Doubdtfire.
Hopkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doubdtfire backwards.
Doubdtfire misses with some punches.
Doubdtfire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopkins backwards.
Doubdtfire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopkins's elbow.
Hopkins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice body punch from Hopkins - that landed with a thud.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doubdtfire's elbow.
Doubdtfire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire works on Hopkins's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doubdtfire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins tries to work over Doubdtfire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doubdtfire tries a body shot but Hopkins blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Euphegen Doubdtfire will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doubdtfire is looking to land body kicks.
Doubdtfire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doubdtfire at a distance.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hopkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Doubdtfire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Hopkins blocks the leg kick.
Doubdtfire cracks the inside of Hopkins's front leg.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Hopkins 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.
Doubdtfire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Doubdtfire looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Doubdtfire.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doubdtfire missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doubdtfire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Doubdtfire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins tests Doubdtfire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopkins defending well as Doubdtfire loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Doubdtfire is out of range.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Doubdtfire.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Doubdtfire saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doubdtfire scores with a spinning back kick!
Doubdtfire cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Doubdtfire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Doubdtfire looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins tries to counter with a clinch but Doubdtfire shakes him off and moves away.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins moves in looking to clinch but Doubdtfire pushes him off.
Hopkins checks the leg kick.
Hopkins is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Doubdtfire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doubdtfire. Doubdtfire obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doubdtfire.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Doubdtfire thows a body kick. Hopkins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Doubdtfire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hopkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doubdtfire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopkins is looking to slow Doubdtfire down with leg kicks.
Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins takes a swing at Doubdtfire's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Doubdtfire avoids the punch easily.
Doubdtfire throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Doubdtfire attempts a counter takedown but Hopkins avoids it well and moves away.
Hopkins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hopkins.
Doubdtfire misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Hopkins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
Doubdtfire blocks a jab.
Doubdtfire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Doubdtfire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doubdtfire. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Doubdtfire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hopkins lands with an overhand left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doubdtfire, right into the meat.
Doubdtfire needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doubdtfire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doubdtfire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Hopkins backs away, Doubdtfire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins scores with a hook to the body. Doubdtfire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire blocks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Doubdtfire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Euphegen Doubdtfire is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doubdtfire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Doubdtfire moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Doubdtfire looks to throw the jab but Hopkins is out of range.
Doubdtfire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hopkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doubdtfire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopkins scrambles back to his feet.
Doubdtfire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters circling - Hopkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doubdtfire slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Euphegen Doubdtfire will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doubdtfire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
Doubdtfire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Doubdtfire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doubdtfire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Doubdtfire misses with a body shot.
Hopkins misses with a wild body shot.
Doubdtfire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doubdtfire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch up.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Hopkins.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hopkins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doubdtfire slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a nice hook to Doubdtfire's body. Doubdtfire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Doubdtfire takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hopkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doubdtfire checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Doubdtfire looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Doubdtfire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins misses with a double jab.
Hopkins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopkins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hopkins tries to clinch but Doubdtfire is having none of it.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hopkins scores with a hook.
Hopkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doubdtfire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doubdtfire throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Hopkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins slips a jab from Doubdtfire.
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!
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire tries to land a front kick but Hopkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hopkins let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doubdtfire shoots in and gets a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
Doubdtfire is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hopkins is on top in guard.
Doubdtfire is controlling Hopkins's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins gets to his feet. Doubdtfire looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hopkins blocks a leg kick.
Doubdtfire swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire feinted with a counter takedown.
Hopkins 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.
Doubdtfire tried to score with a low kick but Hopkins checks it.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch up.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire wants to clinch up but Hopkins keeps it at a distance.
Doubdtfire delivers a nice body kick.
Doubdtfire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopkins. That did some damage!
Doubdtfire just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hopkins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins is trying to buck Doubdtfire off.
Doubdtfire goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hopkins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Doubdtfire's guard! Nice work there by Hopkins!
Hopkins trying to control but Doubdtfire is working from the bottom.
Doubdtfire working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Vinny Hopkins just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doubdtfire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Doubdtfire cracks Hopkins with a good jab.
Doubdtfire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins with a nice cross.
Hopkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins wants to clinch up but Doubdtfire keeps it at a distance.
Hopkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doubdtfire lands with a shot to the body.
Doubdtfire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins misses the body punch
and Doubdtfire counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hopkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hopkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire tries a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins's corner calls for a 1-2. Hopkins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire misses with a looping left.
Hopkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins wants to slow Doubdtfire down by chopping away at his legs.
Doubdtfire cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Doubdtfire tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
Hopkins swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Doubdtfire to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doubdtfire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Doubdtfire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins wants to counter the offense by Doubdtfire and move into the clinch position.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doubdtfire throws a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins moves into the clinch.
Vinny Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doubdtfire digs a right hand underneath Hopkins's ribcage. Hopkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Doubdtfire digs a right hand underneath Hopkins's ribcage. Hopkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hopkins is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Doubdtfire swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doubdtfire scores with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopkins prevents a body shot from Doubdtfire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Hopkins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doubdtfire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hopkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Doubdtfire throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
A nice side step and Hopkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
Doubdtfire walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hopkins.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doubdtfire throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Hopkins blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Doubdtfire misses.
Doubdtfire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Doubdtfire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Doubdtfire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep.
Doubdtfire just content to control the position.
Hopkins is pushing Doubdtfire's head away, looking to escape. Doubdtfire manages to hold on to the position though.
Doubdtfire trying to control the position but Hopkins is working away.
Doubdtfire working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doubdtfire tries to advance to mount but Hopkins denies him.
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doubdtfire is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doubdtfire advances to mount.
Doubdtfire prevents Hopkins from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Euphegen Doubdtfire will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doubdtfire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Doubdtfire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doubdtfire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doubdtfire moves away.
Doubdtfire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doubdtfire takes a swing at Hopkins's ribcage but misses.
Doubdtfire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Doubdtfire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws the left hand but Doubdtfire avoids the punch easily.
Doubdtfire walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doubdtfire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
It looked like Doubdtfire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doubdtfire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Doubdtfire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Doubdtfire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Doubdtfire moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doubdtfire punishes Hopkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Doubdtfire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doubdtfire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Doubdtfire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doubdtfire throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins pushes Doubdtfire up against the cage in a clinch.
Doubdtfire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopkinss head.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hopkins misses with a punch to the body.
Doubdtfire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Doubdtfire fails to land.
Doubdtfire misses with the head strike.
Hopkins tries a body shot but Doubdtfire blocks it.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Hopkins as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Vinny Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Euphegen Doubdtfire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Doubdtfire avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doubdtfire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins breaks the clinch.
Hopkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doubdtfire slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Doubdtfire misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Doubdtfire controls the action.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doubdtfire backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doubdtfire blocks an uppercut.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Doubdtfire avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Doubdtfire controls his hands.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Doubdtfire controls the action.
Doubdtfire blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Doubdtfire tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins lands with a right to the head.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopkins misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
A hook to the body from Doubdtfire.
Doubdtfire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Doubdtfire.
A hook to the body from Doubdtfire.
A head punch on the inside from Doubdtfire fails to land.
Doubdtfire tries to work over Hopkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doubdtfire throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doubdtfire backwards.
Hopkins misses with some punches.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Doubdtfire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Euphegen Doubdtfire!
Euphegen Doubdtfire retains his bantamweight title!
Post fight, Euphegen Doubdtfire stared into the camera and said 'Dethroning them all, one at a time. With this win, I'm bringing win # 800, my camp, the Beast Cartel! '.
The defeated Vinny Hopkins had this to say: 'As always I can do everything through Christ my lord and savior who strengthens me. Without him I wouldn't be here tonight. Don't worry I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ada Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sweet Victory kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
40 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ada Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vic Thory!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thory lands with a straight right. Reyes didn't see that one coming.
Thory lunges at Reyes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reyes's hand.
It looks like Ada Reyes has been cut.
Reyes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thory throws a leg kick but Reyes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reyes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reyes. That did some damage!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reyes.
Thory lands a right hook to the body.
Reyes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thory scores with a jab to the body.
Reyes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thory was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thory scores with a sloppy right hand. Reyes should have avoided that one.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vic Thory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thory feints and then cracks Reyes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reyes down.
Thory punishes Reyes's body with a nice straight punch.
Reyes connects with a looping right hand.
Thory tries to clinch but Reyes is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Reyes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thory jabs Reyes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thory manages to avoid it.
A big left from Thory misses.
Thory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Thory.
Reyes works Thory's body with a nice hook.
Thory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reyes throws a big shot that misses.
Reyes slips a jab from Thory.
Thory drives through and clinches with Reyes against the cage.
Thory looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reyes scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory tries to work over Reyes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thory has a couple of punches blocked by Reyes.
Thory struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Thory is leaning against Reyes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reyes stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Reyes on the inside.
Thory throws a punch but it's blocked by Reyes.
Thory pushes Reyes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thory tries to circle away but Reyes has him pinned against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reyes.
Reyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thory blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reyes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thory looks winded!
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thory lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reyes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reyes landing knees to the body.
Reyes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reyes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Thory's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reyes lands a shoulder strike.
Reyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reyes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thory tries to break the clinch but Reyes is controlling the position.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the head but Thory blocks with his arms.
Reyes blocking some punches.
Thory has a couple of punches blocked by Reyes.
A head punch on the inside from Reyes fails to land.
Reyes misses with the head strike.
Reyes blocks an uppercut.
Thory managing to block the knees to the body from Reyes.
Nice body punch from Thory - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thory.
Thory blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vic Thory will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice shot by Thory.
Reyes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thory.
Nice body punch from Thory.
Nice body punch from Thory.
Thory lands a jab to the nose.
Reyes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thory counters by moving into the clinch.
Thory manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Thory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reyes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reyes misses with a body punch
and Thory counters with a nice body shot.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory takes a swing at Reyes's ribcage but misses.
Reyes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thory wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Reyes does it's job there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reyes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thory moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thory! But no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thory, right into the meat.
Thory tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Reyes.
Reyes lands a jab to the nose.
Thory lands a nice 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!
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes is looking to land body kicks.
Vic Thory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reyes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thory tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reyes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thory fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reyes.
Thory moves into range and clinches up with Reyes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reyes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reyes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Thory.
Reyes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reyes prevents a body shot from Thory.
Thory blocks a body shot from Reyes.
Thory doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thory managing to block the knees to the body from Reyes.
Reyes takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Thory.
Reyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reyes trying to land knees to the body.
Reyes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reyes lands a body punch.
Thory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes tries to work over Thory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thory working aggressively here.
Reyes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thory takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reyes throws an elbow but it misses.
A knee to the head by Reyes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A right hand to the body from Reyes.
Thory trying to control the position but instead, Reyes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thory into the cage.
Thory avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
Thory blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reyes misses with a body punch.
Reyes tries to land knees in the clinch but Thory avoids the damage to the body.
Thory avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
Reyes pushes off an throws an elbow but Thory leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thory lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vic Thory will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Reyes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Reyes misses with a jab to the body
and Thory counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reyes at a distance.
Reyes misses with a body shot.
Thory steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reyes.
Reyes slips under a jab from Thory.
Thory clobbers Reyes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reyes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
A nice side step and Thory releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thory. Reyes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Reyes misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab, jab by Reyes - just one landing.
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes throws a leg kick which misses Thory's front leg but catches the back leg as Thory tries to avoid it.
Reyes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Thory as he connects with a hook.
Reyes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reyes blocks the body kick.
Reyes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ada Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reyes jabs Thory right on the nose. Thory blinks but takes it well.
Thory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Thory is predictable there
and Reyes counters with an outside leg kick.
It looks like Reyes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reyes.
Reyes is looking to wear down Thory with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thory throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Thory throws a lazy uppercut
and Reyes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Vic Thory's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory misses with the body kick
and Reyes counters with a stiff right hand.
Thory fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice side step and Thory releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thory misses the body punch
and Reyes counters with a solid body kick.
Vic Thory is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reyes misses with a kick to the body.
Thory misses with a straight left.
Thory tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reyes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reyes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reyes throws a body shot but no joy.
Thory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reyes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes misses with a body kick.
Thory ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Reyes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thory throws a looping overhand right but Reyes ducks down to avoid it.
Reyes swings for the body but Thory moves out of range.
Reyes throws a body kick that misses.
Thory defending well as Reyes loads up on a big left hand.
Thory now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ada Reyes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thory 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Vic Thory!
After winning the bout, Vic Thory thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alton Newcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jolly Leg Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alton Newcastle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Newcastle there.
Newcastle lands a slapping body shot.
Byrd lands with a cross.
Byrd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byrd blocking some punches.
Newcastle lands a nice elbow.
Newcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Byrd.
Byrd misses with some punches.
Newcastle tries a body shot but Byrd blocks it.
Newcastle scores with a shot to the side of Byrd's head.
Newcastle's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Newcastle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newcastle.
Newcastle lands a shoulder strike.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newcastle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newcastle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newcastle lands a left hand.
Byrd throws a punch but it's blocked by Newcastle.
Byrd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Newcastle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newcastle scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd misses with some punches.
Byrd takes a shot to the head.
Newcastle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
Newcastle misses with a punch on the inside.
Newcastle throws an elbow that misses.
Byrd struggles to land a body shot inside as Newcastle controls his hands.
Newcastle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
Newcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Byrd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrd.
Byrd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd tries to throw a body punch but Newcastle avoids it by throwing Byrd back against the cage.
Byrd takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrd.
Newcastle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Byrd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle throws a punch but it's blocked by Byrd.
Byrd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newcastle prevents a body shot from Byrd.
Byrd misses with some punches.
A short left from Byrd.
A short left from Byrd.
Byrd leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byrd.
Newcastle swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newcastle lands a left hand.
Byrd has a couple of punches blocked by Newcastle.
Byrd lands a nice uppercut.
Newcastle blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Byrd as the two fighters clinch.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle throws a head punch that misses.
Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle blocks a body shot from Byrd.
Newcastle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Newcastle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newcastle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byrd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
Newcastle scores with a shoulder strike.
Byrd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byrd lands a right hand.
Newcastle working aggressively here.
Byrd blocking some punches.
Byrd working aggressively here.
Newcastle blocks an uppercut.
Byrd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Newcastle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd has a couple of punches blocked by Newcastle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newcastle struggles to land a body shot inside as Byrd controls his hands.
Newcastle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newcastle throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Newcastle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byrd slips a jab from Newcastle.
Byrd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newcastle.
Newcastle tries a head kick but it misses.
Byrd bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Byrd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Newcastle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Byrd lands a lovely overhand right.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Byrd staying out of range there.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newcastle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newcastle throws a right and a left that Byrd avoids nicely.
Byrd throws a body punch but Newcastle moves out of range.
Newcastle swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Byrd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alton Newcastle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Newcastle throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newcastle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Newcastle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Byrd takes a swing at Newcastle's ribcage but misses.
Byrd moves into the clinch successfully.
Jolly Leg Byrd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Newcastle tries a knee to the head but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byrd working aggressively here.
Newcastle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newcastle throws a punch but it's blocked by Byrd.
Newcastle working aggressively here.
Newcastle swings wildly with an uppercut but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle is looking for a takedown.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
Byrd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newcastle tries a knee to the head but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byrd lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newcastle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Byrd blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newcastle.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newcastle can't get the takedown.
Byrd lands a nice uppercut.
Byrd breaks the clinch.
Newcastle throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd scores with a hook to the body. Newcastle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Newcastle throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byrd scores with a kick to the body.
Byrd scores with a jab. Newcastle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newcastle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Byrd. That snapped Newcastle's head back.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that Newcastle sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newcastle.
Byrd slips under a jab from Newcastle.
Byrd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newcastle moves away.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newcastle.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
Byrd tries to close the distance and clinch but Newcastle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newcastle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Byrd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Byrd slips under a jab from Newcastle.
Newcastle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Byrd.
Byrd jabs Newcastle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Newcastle throws a body punch but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newcastle manages to avoid it.
Byrd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Byrd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Newcastle misses the body punch
and Byrd counters with a nice leg kick.
Newcastle tries to land a leg kick but Byrd saw it coming and moves away.
Newcastle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Byrd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newcastle scrambles back to his feet.
Newcastle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newcastle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Byrd swivels and escapes.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alton Newcastle.
Newcastle throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Byrd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Byrd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Byrd.
Newcastle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Newcastle misses.
Byrd thumps Newcastle with a low kick.
Byrd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Byrd scores with a kick to the midsection.
Byrd moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Byrd lunges at Newcastle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newcastle's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newcastle throws a looping overhand right but Byrd ducks down to avoid it.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Newcastle.
Byrd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Newcastle connects with a nice looking jab.
Newcastle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Byrd defending well as Newcastle loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is looking to land body kicks.
Alton Newcastle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Newcastle misses with a lunging right hand
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Newcastle checks a leg kick nicely.
Good exchange - Newcastle coming out on top.
Byrd misses with a hook to the body
and Byrd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Newcastle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with a hook
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Byrd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newcastle tries to land a leg kick but Byrd saw it coming and moves away.
Byrd scores with a nice head shot.
Byrd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newcastle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd scores with a kick to the body.
Newcastle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Newcastle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jolly Leg Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Byrd scores with a hook to the body. Newcastle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Byrd has taken the fight to the clinch.
Newcastle blocking some punches.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Byrd.
Byrd fails to pull guard.
Newcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Byrd.
Byrd has a couple of punches blocked by Newcastle.
Newcastle misses with some punches.
Byrd misses with some punches.
Newcastle blocking some punches.
Newcastle has a couple of punches blocked by Byrd.
Newcastle misses with the head strike.
Byrd tries to work over Newcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newcastle backwards.
Newcastle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Byrd misses with some punches.
Byrd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Byrd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Newcastle scores with a shoulder strike.
Byrd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newcastle.
Newcastle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Byrd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Byrd gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newcastle.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alton Newcastle.
Byrd lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrd.
Newcastle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newcastle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newcastle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newcastle jumps guard but Byrd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Newcastle takes a shot to the head.
Newcastle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Byrd works on Newcastle's body with a couple of short punches.
Newcastle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Byrd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Byrd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Byrd has Newcastle pressed against the cage.
Byrd lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newcastle working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Newcastle fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Newcastle.
Byrd is stalling here.
A short left from Byrd.
Newcastle misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Byrd.
Byrd throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Byrd lands a hook that snaps the head of Newcastle backwards.
Newcastle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newcastle misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle misses with a punch on the inside.
Newcastle working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Byrd fails to land.
Byrd lands a nice shot to the body.
Byrd misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Byrd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byrd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newcastle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Byrd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newcastle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byrd looking to slow down the pace here.
Byrd blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Byrd.
Newcastle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Newcastle fails to land.
Byrd tries to stall but Newcastle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Byrd.
Byrd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newcastle misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Byrd is trying to stall.
Byrd lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byrd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byrd misses with a punch on the inside.
Byrd gets through Newcastle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Byrd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newcastle's elbow.
Nice body punch from Byrd.
Byrd just leaning against Newcastle, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrd.
Byrd manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newcastle pushes down on Byrd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Newcastle wants to pass to mount but Byrd is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jolly Leg Byrd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Byrd 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jolly Leg Byrd!
Jolly Leg Byrd took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trey Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Spectre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spectre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serge Spectre!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spectre counters with a leg kick.
Spectre throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spectre throws a shot to the body.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Spectre counters with a leg kick.
Spectre misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spectre.
Spectre avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown throwing a counter right hand but Spectre manages to avoid it.
Spectre takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Spectre does it's job there.
Spectre needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Spectre misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spectre looking for a triangle here. Brown is fighting it but it looks tight! Spectre pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brown is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Serge Spectre!
Serge Spectre was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles DaCoca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaid has chosen Total Recall as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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40 - 18 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles DaCoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Douglas Quaid!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaCoca gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Quaid counters with a takedown into side control.
DaCoca manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
DaCoca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DaCoca has hold of Quaid's hands but Quaid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DaCoca makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
DaCoca misses with a body shot
and Quaid counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut.
DaCoca swings for the body but Quaid moves out of range.
DaCoca keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and DaCoca tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quaid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DaCoca.
DaCoca seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Quaid lands a slapping body shot.
Quaid throws a hook but DaCoca blocks it.
DaCoca scores with a spinning back kick!
DaCoca throws a looping overhand right but Quaid ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DaCoca.
Quaid takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaCoca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot by Quaid.
Charles DaCoca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DaCoca throws a head kick that misses
and Quaid lands a stunning uppercut that sends DaCoca to the mat!
Quaid is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DaCoca is rocked!
Charles DaCoca's cut is getting worse.
Quaid scores with a big shot! DaCoca's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save DaCoca! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Quaid!
Douglas Quaid decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Charles DaCoca stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was unexpected.. Well done.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Alvado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Saint Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvado comes to the cage accompanied by Obie Trice - Ups & Downs. Saint Louis has chosen Nique La Police as his entrance music. Pablo Alvado has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
43 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pablo Alvado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Saint Louis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Louis misses with a straight left.
Martin Saint Louis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint Louis misses with a hook.
Alvado misses with a head kick.
Saint Louis lands with a hook. Alvado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Pablo Alvado has been cut.
Alvado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Saint Louis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alvado doesn't seem bothered though.
Saint Louis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saint Louis misses with a left hand
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saint Louis connects with a solid leg kick.
Saint Louis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvado in his tracks.
Saint Louis misses with the body kick
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alvado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Alvado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saint Louis's head.
Saint Louis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado looks to land a right hand but Saint Louis moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Saint Louis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saint Louis.
Alvado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saint Louis throws out a counter right but Alvado avoids it with no problem.
Saint Louis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saint Louis checks the leg kick.
Alvado throws a jab when Saint Louis was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Saint Louis misses.
Saint Louis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alvado blocks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Saint Louis throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint Louis scores with a body shot.
Saint Louis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saint Louis throws a lazy body kick
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Saint Louis blocks a jab.
Saint Louis fakes the leg kick and cracks Alvado in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Saint Louis finds it's target.
Saint Louis misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint Louis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saint Louis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado slips under a jab from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alvado checks a leg kick.
Saint Louis stuns Alvado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saint Louis feints and then cracks Alvado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alvado down.
Saint Louis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint Louis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvado in his tracks.
Alvado connects with an inside leg kick.
Saint Louis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saint Louis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saint Louis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alvado had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Saint Louis finds it's way through Alvado's defenses.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvado.
Saint Louis throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Saint Louis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alvado is out of range.
Saint Louis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alvado.
Alvado looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saint Louis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Alvado takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Saint Louis throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado throws out a powerful jab.
Saint Louis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alvado moves out of range of the body kick from Saint Louis.
It looked like Alvado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Saint Louis.
A jab from Saint Louis misses.
Alvado tests Saint Louis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saint Louis misses with a leg kick.
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saint Louis scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Saint Louis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Alvado takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alvado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it.
Saint Louis misses with a straight right.
Saint Louis scores with a kick to the midsection.
That kick from Saint Louis tenderised Alvado's leg. Alvado is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Alvado lands.
Saint Louis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alvado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Saint Louis coming out on top.
Saint Louis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saint Louis wants to clinch up but Alvado keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saint Louis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saint Louis misses with the body kick
and Saint Louis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Alvado throws a jab but it's blocked by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick which misses Alvado's front leg but catches the back leg as Alvado tries to avoid it.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint Louis was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
Saint Louis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Saint Louis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Saint Louis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut there from Alvado.
Alvado slips under a jab.
Alvado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Martin Saint Louis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saint Louis has closed the distance and engaged Alvado in a clinch.
Saint Louis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint Louis blocks an uppercut.
Alvado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Alvado fails to land.
Saint Louis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Louis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saint Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Saint Louis lands a body shot.
Saint Louis tries to work over Alvado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saint Louis working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Alvado.
Saint Louis misses with a punch on the inside.
Saint Louis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvado's elbow.
Saint Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Saint Louis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saint Louis swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saint Louis.
Saint Louis gets through Alvado's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvado blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Alvado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saint Louis takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saint Louis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvado blocking some punches.
Saint Louis misses with some punches.
Alvado misses with the head strike.
Saint Louis lands with a right to the head.
Saint Louis throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvado.
Saint Louis blocking some punches.
Alvado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Saint Louis.
Alvado blocks an uppercut.
Alvado wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis looking to slow down the pace here.
Saint Louis has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis is trying to stall.
Saint Louis lands a left hand.
Saint Louis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Louis trying to stall but Alvado improves his position.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint Louis misses with some punches.
Saint Louis is trying to stall.
Saint Louis working aggressively here.
Saint Louis has a couple of punches blocked by Alvado.
Alvado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alvado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint Louis scores with a shoulder strike.
Saint Louis misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Saint Louis fails to land.
Saint Louis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saint Louis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saint Louis lands a left hand.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Saint Louis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saint Louis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alvado is out of range and Saint Louis settles back down.
Saint Louis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Alvado - that will leave a mark!
Alvado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis avoids a kick to the body.
Saint Louis tries to counter with a clinch but Alvado shakes him off and moves away.
Saint Louis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saint Louis's corner calls for a 1-2. Saint Louis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saint Louis throws a big shot that misses.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alvado moves out of range as Saint Louis strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis cracks a nice hook into Alvado's ribs.
Saint Louis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alvado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Saint Louis finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saint Louis throws out the jab.
Saint Louis throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint Louis lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Alvado.
Saint Louis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Saint Louis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saint Louis.
Alvado slips under a jab from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alvado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Alvado scores with a decent looking hook.
Saint Louis misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saint Louis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saint Louis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Saint Louis misses
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
A big left from Alvado misses.
Saint Louis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alvado at a distance.
Saint Louis misses with a kick to the body
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saint Louis throws out a loose jab but Alvado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint Louis moves out of range as Alvado throws a body kick.
Saint Louis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alvado moves out of range as Saint Louis strikes.
Alvado lands with a shot to the body.
Saint Louis looks to land a left hand but Alvado moved out of range nicely.
Alvado on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Nice body punch from Alvado.
A low kick from Saint Louis misses
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado thuds his right hand into Saint Louis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alvado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saint Louis's sensitive parts.
Alvado moves out of range as Saint Louis strikes.
Alvado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saint Louis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saint Louis scores with a nice head shot.
Saint Louis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alvado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint Louis moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A clash of legs there as Alvado blocks the low kick.
Saint Louis throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Alvado is looking for a counter combo.
Alvado wants to slow Saint Louis down by chopping away at his legs.
Saint Louis 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.
Alvado throws a big shot that misses.
Saint Louis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Saint Louis.
Nice uppercut there from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Saint Louis thumps Alvado with a low kick.
Saint Louis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Pablo Alvado did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado'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.
Saint Louis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Alvado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saint Louis thows a leg kick but Alvado checks it
and Saint Louis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint Louis misses with a body kick.
Saint Louis lands a right hook to the body.
Saint Louis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saint Louis. Alvado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvado thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saint Louis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saint Louis misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Saint Louis blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis scores with a punch to the head.
Saint Louis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alvado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvado moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Alvado.
Saint Louis misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saint Louis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saint Louis throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alvado is looking to counter punch.
Alvado throws a looping overhand right but Saint Louis ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Louis sizes up Alvado with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saint Louis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alvado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alvado is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saint Louis backs up against the cage.
Saint Louis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alvado drops his hands momentarily and Saint Louis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saint Louis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saint Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvado is just out of range.
Saint Louis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alvado manages to break the clinch.
Saint Louis misses the body punch
and Saint Louis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saint Louis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Alvado to counter with a crisp jab.
Saint Louis misses with a right hand
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saint Louis is rocked!
Saint Louis scores with a leg kick.
Saint Louis misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Saint Louis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvado.
Saint Louis misses with a low kick.
Saint Louis misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saint Louis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvado in his tracks.
Saint Louis lands a head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alvado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saint Louis throws a body kick that misses
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
Alvado misses with a low kick as Saint Louis jumps back.
Decent striking displayed by Alvado there.
Jab from Alvado.
Saint Louis is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvado finish him?
Saint Louis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saint Louis seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Louis misses with a hook
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint Louis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Alvado.
Saint Louis scores with the left hand. Alvado knows he should have avoided that one.
Saint Louis looks to land a body kick but Alvado moved away.
Alvado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saint Louis tries a low kick but Alvado avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Alvado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvado.
Alvado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saint Louis misses with a kick to the body.
Saint Louis throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pablo Alvado will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Alvado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Alvado lands a right hook to the body.
Saint Louis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saint Louis throws a low kick but Alvado moves out of range easily.
Saint Louis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alvado takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint Louis misses the target.
Alvado checks a leg kick nicely.
Alvado will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saint Louis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick but Alvado checks it.
Saint Louis throws a body shot but no joy.
Saint Louis tried to score with a low kick but Alvado checks it.
Alvado with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint Louis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvado.
Saint Louis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alvado.
Saint Louis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saint Louis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saint Louis misses the shot to the body.
Saint Louis throws a chopping leg kick but Alvado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saint Louis tried to score with a low kick but Alvado checks it.
Good work by Alvado as he checks the leg kick.
Saint Louis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saint Louis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvado misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Saint Louis blocks the leg kick.
Alvado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Alvado misses with a double jab
and Saint Louis counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint Louis misses the target.
Alvado tries a low kick but Saint Louis avoids it.
Saint Louis cracks a nice hook into Alvado's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint Louis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saint Louis connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvado works Saint Louis's body with a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Saint Louis.
Saint Louis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvado tries to move into range but Saint Louis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saint Louis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saint Louis throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Saint Louis blocks a leg kick.
Saint Louis throws a hook to the side of Alvado's head but Alvado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saint Louis lands a jab to Alvado's midsection.
Saint Louis thumps Alvado with a low kick.
Saint Louis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Saint Louis misses.
Alvado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint Louis misses with a straight right.
It looked like Alvado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alvado throws a looping overhand right but Saint Louis ducks down to avoid it.
Saint Louis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saint Louis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saint Louis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saint Louis wants to counter with a clinch but Alvado pushes him away.
Saint Louis closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saint Louis jabs Alvado right on the nose. Alvado blinks but takes it well.
Saint Louis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saint Louis flicks out a counter leg kick but Alvado steps away.
Saint Louis cracks Alvado with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Saint Louis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saint Louis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Saint Louis!
An out of breath Martin Saint Louis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MC Wisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, MC Wisk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedro.
Pedro slips a straight right by Wisk.
Wisk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wisk closes the distance but Pedro moves to the side
and Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Wisk misses.
Wisk misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pedro.
Wisk swings widly with a right hand
and Pedro counters with a three punch combo that has Wisk backing up. Wisk nods at Pedro to acknowledge the strikes.
Wisk throws a jab but it's blocked by Pedro.
A little jabbing left from Pedro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wisk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wisk lands with a shot to the body.
Wisk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pedro connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedro throws out a leg kick but Wisk moves out of range and Pedro only half commits.
Pedro misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Wisk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pedro 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.
Wisk thumps Pedro with a low kick.
Pedro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wisk throws a big shot that misses.
Wisk staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Wisk misses its target.
Pedro checks a leg kick.
Pedro feints and then cracks Wisk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wisk down.
Pedro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pedro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wisk lands an overhand right.
Wisk checks a leg kick.
Pedro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wisk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedro.
Pedro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wisk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pedro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wisk is able to avoid easily.
Pedro looks to throw the jab but Wisk is out of range.
Wisk lands a head shot.
Pedro throws a hook but Wisk blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wisk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pedro throws out the jab.
Pedro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Wisk's knee but Wisk avoids it well.
Wisk moves away from the strike by Pedro.
Pedro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wisk circles away.
Pedro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wisk counters with a leg kick.
Wisk is looking to slow Pedro down with leg kicks.
Pedro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wisk under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Pedro.
Wisk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Wisk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pedro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pedro. Wisk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wisk thumps Pedro with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro throws a series of punches but Wisk avoids them all with ease.
Wisk misses with a hook
and Pedro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wisk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wisk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pedro on the side of the head.
Pedro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wisk throws a hook to the side of Pedro's head but Pedro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wisk stuffs the takedown attempt from Pedro. Pedro gets slowly back to his feet.
Wisk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pedro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pedro staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pedro! But no joy.
Pedro moves out of range of the body kick from Wisk.
Pedro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wisk looks to land a right hand but Pedro moved out of range.
Pedro misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pedro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circling - Pedro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pedro misses with a looping left.
Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
As Pedro tries to get set, Wisk tries to push him back and clinch up but Pedro manages to avoid the attempt.
Wisk slips under a jab.
Pedro missing with a left hand there. Wisk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wisk jabs at Pedro's body.
Wisk tries to move into range but Pedro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wisk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedro.
Pedro blocks a jab.
Pedro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wisk defends it well.
Pedro scoring well with a low kick there.
Wisk moves out of range as Pedro strikes.
Wisk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pedro swings for the body but Wisk moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Pedro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pedro lands a jab to the head.
Pedro throws a combination that misses
enabling Wisk to counter with a crisp jab.
Wisk is looking to land body kicks.
Pedro throws a jab when Wisk was well out of range.
Pedro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wisk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wisk lands with a straight right. Pedro didn't see that one coming.
Wisk moves out of range as Pedro strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pedro.
Pedro just misses with a punch to the body.
Wisk throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Pedro misses
and Wisk counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wisk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pedro.
As Pedro tries to get set, Wisk tries to push him back and clinch up but Pedro manages to avoid the attempt.
Pedro wants to slow Wisk down by chopping away at his legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Wisk blocks the leg kick.
Wisk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pedro counters with a thumping low kick.
Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Wisk is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wisk.
Wisk misses with a lunging right hand
and Pedro counters with a straight right hand.
Wisk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wisk cracks the inside of Pedro's front leg.
Pedro wants to land a leg kick but Wisk is out of range.
Wisk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pedro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wisk is out of range and Pedro settles back down.
Wisk is looking to counter the offense by Pedro and move into the clinch.
George Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wisk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wisk tries to counter by clinching up but Pedro breaks away and moves out of range.
Pedro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wisk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wisk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pedro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pedro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wisk throws out the jab.
Wisk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pedro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pedro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wisk - the referee stops the clock and Pedro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wisk. Pedro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wisk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wisk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wisk misses the shot to the body.
Pedro with the counter takedown but Wisk avoids it easily.
Pedro dives in and scores a takedown into Wisk's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pedro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wisk is pulling down on Pedro's head. It's preventing any offense from Pedro, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wisk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wisk.
Wisk trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wisk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pedro is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pedro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wisk pulls Pedro in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
MC Wisk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Wisk misses.
Wisk connects with a nice looking jab.
Pedro scores with a hook.
Wisk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wisk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pedro. That one must have hurt.
Pedro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pedro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wisk to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pedro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pedro trying to control the action but Wisk is working from the bottom.
Wisk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wisk is not content to let Pedro control the position.
Wisk manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedro lands a body shot.
Wisk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pedro.
Pedro with the counter takedown but Wisk avoids it easily.
Wisk misses with an uppercut.
Wisk scores with a punch to the head.
Pedro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Pedro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wisk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pedro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wisk.
Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Wisk ducks down to avoid it.
Pedro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wisk throws a body shot but no joy.
And Pedro tries to counter it with a takedown but Wisk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wisk checks a leg kick.
Pedro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pedro shoots and misses
and Wisk counters with a nice uppercut.
Pedro misses with a hook
and Wisk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from Pedro on the inside.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedro has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wisk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wisk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
George Pedro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wisk biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Pedro throwing sloppy strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisk is trying to get back to his feet but Pedro has full control of the position and if anything, Wisk has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wisk trying to control the hands but Pedro won't let him.
Wisk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pedro scores with punches to the body.
Wisk trying to control the action but Pedro just sinks the hooks in.
Wisk is trying to stand back up.
Wisk trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pedro scores with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisk is trapped and Pedro is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Pedro misses with a punch to the head.
Wisk wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedro scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Wisk turns into Pedro and is now in his guard.
Pedro pulls Wisk in close to his closed guard and prevents Wisk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wisk is stalling in the full guard.
Pedro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wisk is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wisk tries to stand but Pedro is controlling from the bottom.
Wisk being controlled here momentarily.
Wisk trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wisk stopping the sweep attempt from Pedro.
Wisk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wisk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four 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.
Wisk tries to stand but Pedro is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pedro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wisk keeping moving, preventing Pedro from controlling successfully.
Pedro landing with the ground and pound.
Wisk has control of Pedro's left arm, preventing Pedro from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wisk scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wisk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but George Pedro just about did enough to take it.
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.
Wisk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wisk is out of range.
Pedro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pedro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wisk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wisk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pedro was well out of range. Poor timing from Wisk.
Pedro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wisk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pedro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wisk throws a sloppy head kick and Pedro moves out of range easily.
Pedro connects with a solid leg kick.
Pedro throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wisk throws out a leg kick but Pedro moves out of range and Wisk only half commits.
Pedro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pedro walks into a stiff left hand from Wisk.
Wisk slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Pedro misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedro manages to avoid it.
Pedro looks to score with a jab to the body but Wisk is just out of range.
Wisk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pedro.
Both fighters circling a little - Wisk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pedro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pedro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wisk is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Pedro.
Nice body kick from Pedro.
Wisk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pedro swings for the body but Wisk moves out of range.
A low kick from Pedro is predictable there
and Wisk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wisk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wisk is looking to clinch but Pedro is avoiding it.
Pedro clinches.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Wisk avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wisk swings wildly with an uppercut but Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wisk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Wisk.
Wisk prevents a body shot from Pedro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedro tries a body shot but Wisk blocks it.
Wisk prevents the takedown attempt.
Wisk throws a punch but it's blocked by Pedro.
Wisk has a couple of punches blocked by Pedro.
Pedro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wisk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pedros head.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Wisk avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wisk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wisk.
Pedro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Still in the clinch, Wisk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wisk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Wisk.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MC Wisk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wisk gets through Pedro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedro presses Wisk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedro.
Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wisk's elbow.
Wisk misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wisk.
Wisk misses with a body punch.
Wisk misses with a punch on the inside.
Wisk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pedro.
Pedro lands with a right to the head.
Wisk misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro prevents a body shot from Wisk.
Wisk stops a takedown attempt from Pedro.
Wisk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedro misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedro.
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!
Wisk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Wisk controls the action.
Wisk scores with a hook to the body.
Pedro goes for a takedown attempt but Wisk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MC Wisk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
Wisk scores with a jab. Pedro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pedro throws a hook but Wisk blocks it.
Wisk misses with a kick to the body.
Wisk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wisk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MC Wisk had his way with George Pedro in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wisk with a hook.
Wisk stuffs the takedown attempt from Pedro. Pedro gets slowly back to his feet.
Wisk tries to clinch there but Pedro circles away.
Wisk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pedro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pedro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wisk scores with a nice head shot.
Pedro is looking to slow Wisk down with leg kicks.
Wisk is looking to land body kicks.
Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Wisk's knee but Wisk avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro works Wisk's body with a nice hook.
Wisk lands with a good body shot.
Pedro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wisk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wisk lands with a nice body kick.
Wisk tries to clinch up but Pedro circles away and keeps his distance.
Wisk checks a leg kick nicely.
Pedro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wisk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Wisk's knee but Wisk avoids it well.
Wisk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pedro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wisk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pedro avoids it.
Wisk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pedro throws a solid leg kick but Wisk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pedro.
Pedro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pedro pushes Wisk up against the cage in a clinch.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Wisk.
A right handed body shot lands from Pedro.
Pedro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wisk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MC Wisk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Pedro.
Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Wisk.
Pedro blocking some punches.
Wisk prevents a takedown attempt there.
MC Wisk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
Wisk lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wisk.
Pedro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wisk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wisk misses with some punches.
Wisk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedro's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pedro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wisk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pedro lands a left hand.
Pedro blocking some punches.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Wisk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Pedro wants a takedown.
Pedro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wisk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wisk throws a punch but it's blocked by Pedro.
Wisk lands an uppercut.
Wisk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wisk struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedro controls his hands.
Pedro tries a body shot but Wisk blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wisk.
Wisk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedro throws a punch but it's blocked by Wisk.
Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wisk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wisk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wisk misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wisk lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedro.
Pedro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wisk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pedro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wisk misses with a punch to the body.
Pedro tries to work over Wisk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wisk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Wisk controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Wisk fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wisk.
Wisk misses with some punches.
Wisk blocks an uppercut.
Wisk scores with a hook to the body.
Wisk misses with a punch on the inside.
Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Pedro tries to score a body lock takedown but Wisk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Wisk avoids it by throwing Pedro back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
MC Wisk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pedro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pedro!
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