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EVO 309: Juggernaut vs Joestar PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Jose De Sucre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Mubango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mubango is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jessie J - Bang Bang. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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218 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Jose De Sucre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Mubango!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Sucre misses with a body shot.
De Sucre throws a wild body kick that Mubango sees coming a mile off.
A big right from De Sucre misses.
And Mubango tries to counter it with a takedown but De Sucre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice body kick from De Sucre.
Mubango moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mubango misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like De Sucre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mubango.
Mubango keeps De Sucre at a distance using the push kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Sucre.
De Sucre throws a shot to the body.
Mubango lands with an overhand left.
De Sucre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Sucre connects with a body shot that sends Mubango's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Sucre slips a jab from Mubango.
Mubango lands a nice looking body kick.
De Sucre lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubango throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Sucre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mubango thinking.
Mubango wants to clinch.
Mubango misses with a hook to the body
and De Sucre counters with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mubango.
Mubango lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mubango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Sucre.
Mubango throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like De Sucre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Christian Mubango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Sucre moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Sucre moves out of range of the strikes.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Sucre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Sucre throws a sloppy head kick and Mubango moves out of range easily.
Mubango throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mubango takes the fight into the clinch.
De Sucre lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Sucre stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
De Sucre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Sucre misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Sucre has a couple of punches blocked by Mubango.
De Sucre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mubango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mubango swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Sucre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mubango - that will leave a mark!
De Sucre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mubango sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Sucre moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mubango. De Sucre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mubango throws a jab but it's blocked by De Sucre.
Mubango tries to clinch up but De Sucre circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre rushes Mubango and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Sucre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Sucre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mubango wants to take the fight to the mat but De Sucre manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
De Sucre misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Mubango.
Mubango has a couple of punches blocked by De Sucre.
De Sucre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mubango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Mubango.
De Sucre scores with a nice head shot.
Mubango throws a sloppy body shot
and De Sucre makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mubango really felt that one!
Mubango slips a straight right by De Sucre.
Mubango moves into the clinch.
Mubango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Sucre misses with some punches.
De Sucre blocks a body shot from Mubango.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from De Sucre.
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!
Mubango is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but De Sucre is defending well.
De Sucre throws a head punch that misses.
Mubango misses with the head strike.
Mubango tries to throw a body punch but De Sucre avoids it by throwing Mubango back against the cage.
De Sucre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Sucre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mubango's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mubango trying to land knees to the body.
De Sucre misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from De Sucre.
De Sucre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mubango can't find room to land a body shot as De Sucre controls the action.
De Sucre tries a body shot but Mubango blocks it.
Mubango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mubango tries to land knees in the clinch but De Sucre avoids the damage to the body.
Mubango blocks a body shot from De Sucre.
Mubango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Sucre slips a jab and a cross from Mubango.
A counter left hand to the body from De Sucre misses its target.
Mubango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mubango checks a leg kick nicely.
Mubango misses with the combination.
De Sucre lands with a kick to the ribs.
De Sucre works Mubango's body with a nice hook.
De Sucre throws a leg kick but Mubango moved away.
A shot to the body from Mubango misses
enabling De Sucre to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango tries to work over De Sucre's front leg with a kick but De Sucre checks it.
Mubango lands a nice shot to the body.
De Sucre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mubango can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - De Sucre coming out on top.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mubango crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Sucre - the referee stops the clock and Mubango gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Sucre. Mubango manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mubango tries to land a front kick but De Sucre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubango throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Sucre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Sucre wants to land a leg kick but Mubango is out of range.
Mubango misses the body punch
and De Sucre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mubango missing with a left hand there. De Sucre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mubango tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Sucre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Sucre looks for the body kick but Mubango saw that one coming.
Mubango drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Sucre defends it well.
De Sucre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mubango has time to react.
Mubango uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Sucre.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Mubango.
De Sucre moves out of range of the body kick from Mubango.
Mubango tries for a takedown but De Sucre circles away easily
and De Sucre counters with a nice uppercut.
De Sucre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mubango throws a body punch but De Sucre moves out of range.
De Sucre throws a nice looking combination but Mubango bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mubango changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mubango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mubango blocks the body kick.
Mubango jabs De Sucre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid body kick from Mubango.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubango misses with a wild combination.
Mubango blocks the body kick.
Mubango is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Sucre throws a head kick but Mubango moves out of range.
De Sucre connects with a body shot.
Mubango is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Sucre rather than just go for the knockout.
Mubango throws a leg kick
and De Sucre counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Sucre connects with a solid leg kick.
De Sucre avoids a kick to the body.
De Sucre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubango tries to clinch but De Sucre moves away
and De Sucre counters with a straight right hand.
Mubango has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from De Sucre.
De Sucre staying out of range there.
Mubango on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Sucre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Sucre misses the jab.
Mubango feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Sucres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mubango just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mubango pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces De Sucre back to the cage. Mubango follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
De Sucre throws a lazy right hand but Mubango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Sucre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Sucre misses with a body kick.
De Sucre tests Mubango's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Sucre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mubango steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Sucre.
De Sucre moves out of range of the strikes.
Mubango goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mubango throws a body punch but De Sucre moves out of range.
De Sucre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mubango bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. De Sucre catches Mubango right on the button with a cross.
De Sucre misses the shot to the body.
De Sucre tries to move into range but Mubango moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mubango avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mubango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Sucre was well out of range. Poor timing from Mubango.
Mubango throws the kick towards the body but De Sucre avoids it.
Mubango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Sucre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Jose De Sucre dominated that second round.
That's time! De Sucre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
De Sucre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mubango circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Mubango tries to counter it with a takedown but De Sucre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Sucre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Sucre scores with a jab. Mubango acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mubango ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mubango shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Sucre as he jumps to the side.
De Sucre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mubango.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre lands a jab.
Mubango cracks the inside of De Sucre's front leg.
Mubango lands a leg kick that knocks De Sucre off balance momentarily.
De Sucre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubango misses with the combination.
Mubango misses with a wild body shot.
De Sucre is looking to land body kicks.
Mubango feints the counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Mubango.
Mubango takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mubango thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mubango moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mubango lands a nice hook to De Sucre's body. De Sucre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Sucre looks for the body kick but Mubango saw that one coming.
Mubango misses with a low kick as De Sucre jumps back.
De Sucre throwing a counter right hand but Mubango manages to avoid it.
Mubango will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
De Sucre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from De Sucre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Christian Mubango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Mubango. Those never looked like landing.
De Sucre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mubango changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Sucre throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
De Sucre misses with a few strikes there.
De Sucre throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mubango's head.
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!
Mubango is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from De Sucre misses.
Mubango throws a sloppy body shot
and De Sucre counters with a right hand to the body.
Mubango misses with a body kick.
Mubango ducks right into an uppercut from De Sucre.
De Sucre blocks a low kick nicely.
De Sucre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mubango feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Mubango misses.
De Sucre is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Sucre moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Sucre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mubango throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mubango ducks right into an uppercut from De Sucre.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Sucre, right into the meat.
Mubango misses with a hook
letting De Sucre counter with a right hand.
De Sucre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Sucre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Sucre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mubango.
De Sucre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mubango misses with a kick to the body
and De Sucre counters with a nice leg kick.
Mubango keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mubango throws a leg kick but De Sucre moved away.
Antonio Jose De Sucre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mubango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Sucre moves away.
De Sucre misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Sucre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mubango swinging wildly here.
Mubango misses with the body kick
enabling De Sucre to counter with a crisp jab.
De Sucre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Mubango finds it's target.
De Sucre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Sucre is looking to clinch.
De Sucre scores with a jab. Mubango acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mubango takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mubango misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Jose De Sucre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Sucre 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Jose De Sucre!
Antonio Jose De Sucre took some time post fight to say the following; 'This win was for my Father! May he rest in peace. Cuerpo De Paz!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fox Mulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fox Mulder!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mulder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
A head kick from Mulder lands but Volkov takes it in his stride.
It looks like Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov has been cut.
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Volkov lands a jab to the head.
Mulder moves into the clinch.
Volkov avoiding damage as Mulder throws knees to the body.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Mulder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mulder lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mulder tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body.
Volkov works on Mulder's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mulder lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mulder backwards.
Mulder blocking some punches.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
A short right from Mulder on the inside.
Mulder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder misses with a body punch.
Mulder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Volkov is defending well for now.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Mulder is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mulder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mulder.
A nice left hand lands by Mulder.
Mulder blocks an uppercut.
Mulder misses with some punches.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mulder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Volkov up against the cage.
Mulder struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulder misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Mulder.
Mulder is looking to control Volkov's arms but Volkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mulder has his back to the cage.
Mulder blocks an uppercut.
Mulder lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mulder.
Mulder can't find room to land a body shot as Volkov controls the action.
Mulder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mulder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Volkov's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mulder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Volkov.
Mulder working aggressively here.
Volkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkov tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Mulder struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov works on Mulder's body with a couple of short punches.
Mulder throws a head punch that misses.
Mulder lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
A head punch on the inside from Mulder fails to land.
Volkov taking a breather.
Mulder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Volkov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Mulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Mulder avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Mulder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Mulder backwards.
Mulder throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
Mulder wants to stall.
Mulder lands with a right to the head.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mulders head.
Volkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Volkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Volkov tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulder.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulder.
Mulder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
Mulder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Mulder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mulder tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
Mulder tries to land knees in the clinch but Volkov avoids the damage to the body.
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mulder is leaning against Volkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkov lands an uppercut.
Volkov blocks a body shot from Mulder.
Volkov dodges an elbow strike from Mulder.
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 Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov'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.
Mulder slips a jab and a cross from Volkov.
Volkov sets himself, and Mulder steps forward looking for the clinch! Volkov avoids it this time.
Volkov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkov scores with a jab to the body.
Mulder staying out of range there.
Mulder works the jab nicely.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Mulder moves out of range easily.
A combination from Volkov does no damage.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mulder throws a series of punches but Volkov avoids them all with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mulder. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mulder momentarily.
It looks like Fox Mulder has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulder misses with a head kick.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mulder. That did some damage!
Volkov misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mulder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mulder thinks about the counter body kick.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mulder wants to clinch.
Volkov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mulder was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Maxim Vyacheslav Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mulder checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mulder tries to counter with a clinch but Volkov shakes him off and moves away.
Volkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mulder lands a nice looking body kick.
Volkov misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mulder closes the distance and pushes Volkov back into the cage.
Mulder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mulder as the two fighters clinch.
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Mulder lands a shot to the body.
Mulder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Volkov avoids it.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mulder lands with a right to the head.
Volkov throws a head punch that misses.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mulder takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mulder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
Volkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mulder lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov presses Mulder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mulder fails to land.
Mulder lands a body punch.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Mulder.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Mulder lands an elbow just above Volkov 's eye.
Mulder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Mulder.
Mulder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mulder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mulder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkov lands a nice uppercut.
Volkov prevents a body shot from Mulder.
Volkov tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Mulder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mulder lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Mulder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mulder misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder controlling the action here for a moment.
Mulder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Volkov pushes Mulder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov tries to work over Mulder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mulder is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Volkov is keeping busy.
Mulder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mulder throws an elbow but it misses.
Volkov takes an elbow to the temple.
Mulder taking a breather.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov blocking some punches.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
Volkov trying to stall but Mulder improves his position.
Mulder cracks Volkov with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mulder misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fox Mulder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Volkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Volkov misses with a body punch
and Mulder counters by moving into the clinch.
Mulder working aggressively here.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mulder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Mulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Volkov avoiding damage as Mulder throws knees to the body.
Mulder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Volkov.
Mulder misses with some punches.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Mulder avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mulder lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mulder.
Mulder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder lands with a light punch inside.
Mulder tries to work over Volkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mulder.
Volkov takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mulder is working Volkov over against the cage.
Volkov is working Mulder over against the cage.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov looking to stall.
Mulder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Mulder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Mulder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mulder.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mulder lands a body punch.
Volkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mulder uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mulder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mulder on the inside.
Mulder misses with a punch to the body.
Volkov misses with some punches.
Mulder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mulder has a couple of punches blocked by Volkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of Mulder's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mulder blocks an uppercut.
Mulder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulder lands an elbow inside.
Mulder scores a nice knee to the body.
Mulder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mulder misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkov.
A shot in the inside from Mulder.
Mulder misses with some punches.
Mulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulder controls his hands.
Volkov tries a body shot but Mulder blocks it.
Volkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mulder scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mulder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mulder tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Mulder back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mulder.
Volkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fox Mulder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Volkov blocks an uppercut.
Volkov blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Volkov.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Volkov has Mulder pushed against the cage.
Mulder throws a head punch that misses.
Mulder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mulder has Volkov pressed against the cage.
Mulder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Volkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mulder controls his hands.
Mulder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mulders head.
Mulder lands a hook that snaps the head of Volkov backwards.
Mulder misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulder stalls.
Volkov working aggressively here.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mulder blocking some punches.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Mulder controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Volkov pushes Mulder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Mulder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Mulder lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Mulder.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Volkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Volkov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fox Mulder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mulder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fox Mulder!
After winning the bout, Fox Mulder 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Drama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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257 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Drama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashley Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington misses with a left hand
enabling Drama to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Ashley Harrington has been cut.
Harrington throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harrington loads up on a big right hand but Drama slips the punch.
Harrington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harrington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decent striking displayed by Harrington there.
Drama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harrington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drama counters with a solid body kick.
Harrington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harrington throws a lazy uppercut
and Drama counters with a nice right hand that sends Harrington toppling to the canvas! Harrington scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Drama finish him?!
Harrington is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrington misses with an uppercut. Drama saw that one coming.
It looked like Drama was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harrington.
Harrington throws a leg kick
and Drama counters with a huge left! Harrington is in big trouble! He's backing up but Drama isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Harrington from any more damage. A dominating finish by Drama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Drama!
After the big win, Johnny Drama made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vandal & Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ravi Vamoosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vamoosh kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Roaring Tiger. Keenan has chosen Coming Home as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ravi Vamoosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vamoosh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keenan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Keenan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Keenan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vamoosh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Keenan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice body punch from Keenan.
Keenan's coach down at Globo Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Keenan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Keenan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vamoosh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Keenan wants to slow Vamoosh down by chopping away at his legs.
Vamoosh throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand.
Keenan slips a jab from Vamoosh.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Vamoosh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vamoosh blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamoosh looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
Keenan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vamoosh misses with a hook. Keenan ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Keenan.
Keenan slips under a jab from Vamoosh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vamoosh on the side of the head.
A jab from Vamoosh misses.
Vamoosh misses with a body punch
and Keenan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vamoosh's sensitive parts.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Vamoosh saw that one coming.
Keenan fakes the leg kick and cracks Vamoosh in the body.
Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Vamoosh slips the punch.
Keenan slips a straight right by Vamoosh.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vamoosh on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vamoosh lands with a hook. Keenan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vamoosh looks to land a right hand but Keenan moved out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vamoosh throws a body shot but no joy.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Keenan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vamoosh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it.
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
Keenan tries to work over Vamoosh's front leg with a kick but Vamoosh checks it.
Vamoosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Vamoosh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keenan.
Keenan moves away from the strike by Vamoosh.
Nice straight punches there by Keenan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keenan.
Vamoosh throws a shot to the body.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Vamoosh.
Keenan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vamoosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Vamoosh.
Keenan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vamoosh's head backwards.
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Vamoosh moves away and avoids it.
Vamoosh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan connects with a crisp jab.
Vamoosh throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Keenan.
Keenan swings for the body but Vamoosh moves out of range.
A big right from Keenan misses.
Keenan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vamoosh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Keenan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vamoosh throws out the jab.
Keenan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vamoosh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan blocks a jab.
Keenan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vamoosh.
Keenan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vamoosh.
Vamoosh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keenan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vamoosh counters with a thumping low kick.
Vamoosh is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Keenan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vamoosh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Vamoosh misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vamoosh's calf.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh clobbers Keenan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keenan moves out of range of the body kick from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh needs to keep his hands up - Keenan had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Keenan misses
and Vamoosh counters by clinching up.
Keenan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan lands a right hand.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vamoosh throws a punch but it's blocked by Keenan.
Keenan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vamoosh misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vamoosh has him pressed against the cage.
Keenan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Keenan.
Vamoosh scores with a shoulder strike.
Vamoosh lands a hook that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Keenan misses with a left hand
and Vamoosh counters with a series of strikes. Keenan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vamoosh swings widly with a right hand
and Keenan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gareth Keenan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vamoosh lands with a nice body punch.
Vamoosh throws a jab but it's blocked by Keenan.
Vamoosh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Keenan blocks a head kick by Vamoosh.
Keenan scores with a jab. Vamoosh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vamoosh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Keenan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vamoosh on the side of the head.
Vamoosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vamoosh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vamoosh misses with an uppercut. Keenan saw that one coming.
Vamoosh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keenan. That did some damage!
Keenan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan slips a jab from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Keenan.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Keenan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vamoosh throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Vamoosh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keenan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vamoosh scrambles back to his feet.
Vamoosh lands a front kick.
Vamoosh takes one to the chin there.
Keenan throws a right hand that misses
and Vamoosh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vamoosh lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Keenan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vamoosh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh motions for Keenan to come forward. Vamoosh throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Vamoosh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vamoosh, right into the meat.
Keenan misses with a hook. Vamoosh ducked under it nicely.
Vamoosh scoring well with a low kick there.
Keenan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vamoosh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vamoosh lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keenan.
Vamoosh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Keenan jabs Vamoosh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vamoosh cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vamoosh 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.
Vamoosh misses with an uppercut.
Keenan misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Vamoosh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vamoosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Keenan lands with an uppercut that bounces Vamoosh off the cage and back into range.
Vamoosh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keenan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Vamoosh is just out of range.
Keenan loads up on a big right hand but Vamoosh slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan.
Keenan tries a head kick but it misses.
Keenan misses with a straight right.
Vamoosh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vamoosh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keenan counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan works Vamoosh's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan blocks the body kick.
Keenan thumps Vamoosh with a low kick.
Vamoosh misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vamoosh doesn't seem bothered though.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vamoosh ducks right into an uppercut from Keenan.
Keenan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vamoosh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keenan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vamoosh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vamoosh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vamoosh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Keenan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vamoosh checks it well.
Vamoosh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Keenan misses the jab.
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 Ravi Vamoosh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Keenan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vamoosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away.
Vamoosh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Keenan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Vamoosh.
Keenan throws a shot to the body.
Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vamoosh's hands.
Keenan misses the jab.
Vamoosh connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vamoosh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Vamoosh misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target.
Vamoosh slips under a jab.
Keenan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Keenan misses.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Vamoosh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vamoosh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keenan manages to avoid it.
Keenan scores with a leg kick.
Vamoosh throws a hook but Keenan avoids it easily.
Vamoosh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Keenan counters with a thumping low kick.
Keenan throws a big shot that misses.
Keenan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh.
Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Vamoosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keenan lands a front kick.
Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vamoosh has time to react.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh checks a low kick from Keenan.
Keenan looks to land a combination but Vamoosh avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan lands a really nice looking cross but Vamoosh seems unphased.
Keenan scores with the left hand. Vamoosh knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vamoosh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vamoosh throws the kick towards the body but Keenan avoids it.
Vamoosh throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan misses with a wild body shot.
Vamoosh avoids the head kick by Keenan.
Vamoosh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Keenan throws a head kick but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Keenan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vamoosh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keenan defending well as Vamoosh loads up on a big left hand.
Vamoosh slips under a jab from Keenan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan misses with a hook
and Vamoosh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Vamoosh moves away and avoids it.
Vamoosh slips a straight right by Keenan.
Keenan with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Vamoosh blocks the leg kick.
Keenan slips under a jab.
Vamoosh throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Vamoosh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Keenan misses.
Decent striking displayed by Vamoosh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vamoosh throws a leg kick but Keenan checks it.
Keenan cracks Vamoosh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vamoosh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
A counter left hand to the body from Vamoosh misses its target.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh.
Keenan connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan swings for the body but Vamoosh moves out of range.
Keenan misses with an uppercut. Vamoosh saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Keenan.
Vamoosh 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.
Keenan thumps Vamoosh with a low kick.
Keenan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vamoosh manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vamoosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Vamoosh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keenan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Keenan lands a leg kick that knocks Vamoosh off balance momentarily.
Vamoosh looks for the body kick but Keenan saw that one coming.
Vamoosh takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan misses with an uppercut.
Keenan connects with an inside leg kick.
Vamoosh stuns Keenan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vamoosh thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vamoosh in his tracks.
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Vamoosh cracks Keenan with a good jab.
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vamoosh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vamoosh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamoosh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Vamoosh throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan counters with a good low kick that Vamoosh was not able to check.
Keenan looks to throw the jab but Vamoosh is out of range.
Vamoosh misses with a hook.
Keenan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vamoosh misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Keenan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Keenan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vamoosh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vamoosh.
Vamoosh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan.
Keenan lands a jab to the nose.
Keenan connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Keenan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Keenan 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 Vamoosh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vamoosh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Vamoosh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan.
Vamoosh throws a head kick that misses
and Keenan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vamoosh blocks a jab.
Keenan thows a body kick. Vamoosh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Keenan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keenan takes one to the side of the head.
Vamoosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keenan misses with a low kick as Vamoosh jumps back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Keenan.
A slow jab from Vamoosh misses its intended target.
Vamoosh checks the leg kick.
Keenan connects with a right hand. Vamoosh shakes it off.
Vamoosh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Vamoosh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh.
Keenan lands a jab to the head.
Keenan lands with a hook. Vamoosh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Keenan fakes the leg kick and cracks Vamoosh in the body.
Vamoosh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vamoosh misses with a low kick.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Vamoosh.
Vamoosh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Keenan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keenan throws a front kick aimed at Vamoosh's knee but Vamoosh avoids it well.
Vamoosh misses with a body shot.
Vamoosh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vamoosh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh.
Keenan digs a good body shot into Vamoosh's ribs.
Keenan throws a lazy head kick
and Vamoosh counters with a left to the body.
Vamoosh misses with a body kick.
Vamoosh backing away here, and Keenan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vamoosh wants to slow Keenan down by chopping away at his legs.
Keenan lands a head kick. Vamoosh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Keenan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Keenan lands with a shot to the body.
Vamoosh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vamoosh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Vamoosh lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head.
Vamoosh tries to work over Keenan's front leg with a kick but Keenan checks it.
Keenan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Keenan lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Keenan dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Vamoosh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vamoosh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vamoosh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keenan.
Keenan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vamoosh misses with a kick to the body.
Vamoosh throws a lazy head kick
and Vamoosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keenan cracks Vamoosh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vamoosh moves away.
Vamoosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan throws out the jab.
Keenan lands a jab to the nose.
Vamoosh lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vamoosh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Keenan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vamoosh's hands.
Keenan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vamoosh.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vamoosh was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan throws a hook but Vamoosh avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a hook. Vamoosh ducked under it nicely.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vamoosh's sensitive parts.
Vamoosh ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Vamoosh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keenan keeps the fight on the outside.
Keenan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Keenan lands with a slapping head kick.
Keenan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the body from Vamoosh misses
and Keenan counters with a stiff right hand.
Vamoosh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vamoosh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Vamoosh.
Vamoosh misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Keenan.
A little feinted left hand from Vamoosh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Keenan finds it's way through Vamoosh's defenses.
Ravi Vamoosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook.
Vamoosh misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vamoosh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vamoosh throws a jab when Keenan was well out of range.
Keenan slips a straight right by Vamoosh.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Vamoosh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Keenan.
An attempted straight right counter from Vamoosh misses the target.
Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vamoosh.
Keenan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vamoosh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vamoosh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamoosh throws a hook but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vamoosh.
Keenan throws a leg kick
and Vamoosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vamoosh misses with an uppercut
and Keenan counters with a good low kick that Vamoosh was not able to check.
Keenan keeps Vamoosh at a distance using the push kick.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vamoosh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Keenan.
Vamoosh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Keenan cracks Vamoosh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vamoosh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily.
Keenan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keenan misses with a hook.
Vamoosh misses with a right hand
enabling Keenan to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Vamoosh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keenan doesn't seem phased though.
Keenan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vamoosh throws a body kick that misses.
Vamoosh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vamoosh avoids the body shot from Keenan.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Vamoosh lands a jab to the head.
Vamoosh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vamoosh. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vamoosh missing with a left hand there. Keenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vamoosh tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Keenan cracks Vamoosh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vamoosh looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Vamoosh lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from Vamoosh misses
and Keenan counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keenan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan!
A victorious Gareth Keenan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Coxall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barack Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barack Obama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Coxall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Obama!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coxall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Coxall finds it's way through Obama's defenses.
Coxall throws a front kick aimed at Obama's knee but Obama avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Coxall as Obama shoots in.
Coxall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Coxall wants it to stay on the feet.
Obama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Coxall seems keen to control Obama's posture.
Obama looking to pass the guard.
Coxall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Obama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Coxall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Coxall has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coxall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coxall has managed to get both his arms back between Obama's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Coxall from controlling successfully.
Coxall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obama is keeping the position for now.
Obama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Obama trying to control from half guard but Coxall is working away.
Obama is taking a breather. Coxall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Coxall is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outer Heaven Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Obama uses his free foot to push down on Coxall's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coxall.
Obama wants to take Coxall's back here but Coxall is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Obama goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Coxall is on top in guard.
Obama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coxall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxall trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coxall looking to pass the guard.
Obama is looking for a triangle here but Coxall uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Obama sneaks back into half guard.
Obama tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Coxall has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama can't escape the position.
Coxall thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Coxall misses with a head shot.
Coxall wants to control the pace but Obama is squirming around nicely.
Obama is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Barack Obama will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Obama throws a right hand that Coxall ducks under and follows up with a left that Coxall also avoids with ease.
Obama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Coxall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Obama misses the jab.
Coxall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coxall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coxall.
Coxall throws a body shot but no joy.
Obama missing with a left hand there. Coxall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Obama blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Obama. Those never looked like landing.
Coxall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coxall swats away the attempt to clinch by Obama.
Obama dives in and grabs Coxall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Coxall pushes down on Obama's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Coxall misses the target.
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barack Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coxall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Coxall misses with a leg kick.
Coxall misses with a wild body shot.
And Obama tries to counter it with a takedown but Coxall pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Coxall connects with a body shot that sends Obama's belly button to the back.
Obama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Obama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Obama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Coxall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Coxall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obama tries for a takedown but Coxall manages to get underhooks.
Alex Coxall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
Coxall misses with a punch to the body.
Obama lands a right hand.
Coxall is trying to force a seperation but Obama has the dominant position.
Coxall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obama tries to pull guard but Coxall won't allow it.
Coxall lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coxall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coxall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Coxall.
Coxall tries a body shot but Obama blocks it.
Coxall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coxall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Coxall lands a nice uppercut.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Obama fails to land.
Obama lands a left hand.
Obama is trying to trip Coxall. He has hold of a leg but Coxall is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Obama persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Coxall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coxall is keeping the position for now.
Coxall can't keep his opponent in guard - Obama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Coxall trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama is trying to control. Coxall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Obama passes to side control.
Obama trying to control the position but Coxall is working away.
Obama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Barack Obama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coxall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Obama working away.
Obama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Obama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Coxall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Obama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Coxall has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Coxall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barack Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Obama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Coxall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Obama is in Coxall's guard.
Obama pushing down on Coxall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Obama trying to control from half guard but Coxall is working away.
Coxall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Obama works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama avoids the attempt from Coxall to control.
Coxall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Coxall has worked his arm free - good work by Coxall!
Coxall gets back to half guard.
Coxall wants to improve his position but Obama is controlling well.
Obama is looking to advance position but Coxall won't allow it.
Alex Coxall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Obama is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Coxall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Obama tries to free his leg and advance position but Coxall is retaining full guard.
Obama is pushing down on Coxall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coxall is fighting to maintain full guard but Obama has managed to sneak the leg through.
Obama is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Coxall still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Coxall has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Coxall stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coxall slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Nice shot lands for Obama.
Obama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obama misses with a right hand
and Coxall counters with a two punch combo.
Obama wants to clinch but Coxall slips to the side
and Coxall counters with a leg kick.
Coxall throws a head kick that misses.
Coxall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obama shoots in looking for a takedown. Coxall tries to sprawl out of it but Obama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coxall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coxall throws a lazy right hand but Obama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama dives in for a single leg takedown but Coxall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Obama shoots in for a takedown but Coxall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alex Coxall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Obama just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Coxall as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama fails to land the takedown.
Coxall was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obama fails with a takedown attempt.
Barack Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Coxall.
Alex Coxall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama avoids the head kick by Coxall.
Obama blocks a head kick by Coxall.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Coxall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obama 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Coxall!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Orion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoker comes to the cage accompanied by Slum Village - Ooh Wee. Edward Stoker 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edward Stoker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
Stoker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orion.
Orion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Stoker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stoker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Stoker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion tries a quick counter leg kick but Stoker is wise to it.
Stoker fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion thows a leg kick but Stoker checks it
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion misses with a straight left.
Stoker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stoker was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion 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.
Orion jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
Stoker lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Orion throws a right hand that misses
and Stoker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Orion scores with a nice right hand.
Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Orion settles back down.
Orion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Orion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion lands with an overhand left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Orion!
A jab from Orion does it's job there.
Stoker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker dodges the punch combination from Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stoker walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Orion lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion with a nice cross.
Orion lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stoker's sensitive parts.
Orion throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Stoker throws an overhand right that lands on Orion's shoulder, as Orion tries to avoid the shot.
Stoker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stoker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a straight left.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Orion moved out of range nicely.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Orion.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Stoker swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stoker. That's going to slow Orion down.
Orion tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orion lands with an uppercut that bounces Stoker off the cage and back into range.
Stoker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.
Orion throws out a powerful jab.
That's four 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!
Orion shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stoker eats them both and turns towards Orion to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Orion keeps Stoker at a distance using the push kick.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
A shot to the liver by Orion. Beautiful body shot.
Stoker 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Orion.
Orion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion throws an off balance right hand
and Stoker counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoker looks to land a body kick but Orion moved away.
Stoker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stoker feints and then cracks Orion's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orion down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion dominated that 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.
Nice shot lands for Orion.
Stoker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orion can pounce on him.
Orion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker avoids the body shot from Orion.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body shot.
Orion fails to land with a series of punches.
Orion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Orion looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot by Orion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Orion.
Orion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stoker. Stoker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stoker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stoker moves out of range as Orion throws a body kick.
Stoker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion is looking to chop away at Stoker's legs.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion with a nice cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Orion.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stoker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Stoker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stoker.
Orion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orion keeps Stoker at a distance using the push kick.
Nice cross by Orion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker misses with an uppercut. Orion saw that one coming.
Orion misses with a left hand
and Stoker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion misses with an uppercut.
Orion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orion connects with a looping right hand.
Orion tries to land a front kick but Stoker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cole Orion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Orion motions for Stoker to come forward. Orion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Orion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Orion thumps Stoker with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Orion scoring well with a low kick there.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Stoker misses the target.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Orion's body.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stoker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Orion lands a nice looking body shot.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stoker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Orion misses with a low kick.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion lands a leg kick that knocks Stoker off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orion 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 Stoker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stoker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orion scores with a push kick.
Stoker throws a nice head kick!
Stoker throws a wild body kick that Orion sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Orion cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orion moves away.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion cracks the inside of Stoker's front leg.
Orion throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stoker throws a push kick but Orion slaps the foot to one side.
Orion let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Orion tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker throws a hook but Orion blocks it.
Stoker lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orion throws out the jab.
Orion blocks a jab.
Stoker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stoker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Orion. That one must have hurt.
Orion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Orion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Stoker moves out of range easily.
Stoker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stoker is looking to counter punch.
Orion wants to land a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Stoker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion avoids the body shot from Stoker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker misses with a kick to the body.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Orion thows a body kick. Stoker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Stoker moves out of range of the leg kick from Orion.
Good standup being displayed there by Orion as he connects with a hook.
Orion scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Orion.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orion manages to avoid it.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
Stoker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
and Stoker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Orion misses
and Stoker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orion tried to score with a low kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker takes one to the chin there.
Orion misses with a body shot.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Orion throws a front kick aimed at Stoker's knee but Stoker avoids it well.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orion throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stoker throws out a loose jab but Orion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Orion, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orion's head backwards.
Orion throws a hook but Stoker blocks it.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Orion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orion avoids the head kick by Stoker.
The fighters circling - Orion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Orion - just one landing.
Stoker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Orion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Orion.
Stoker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion really dominated that 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.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Stoker works the jab nicely.
Stoker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Orion throws a leg kick
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orion tries to clinch but Stoker is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Stoker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoker moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stoker checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Stoker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stoker slips a jab from Orion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker walks into a stiff left hand from Orion.
Stoker misses the jab.
Orion replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stoker blocks it well.
A clash of legs there as Stoker blocks the low kick.
Orion throws a shot to the body.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Stoker ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Stoker misses its target.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stoker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orion tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Orion scores with a body shot.
Orion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stoker tried to score with a low kick but Orion checks it.
Stoker backing away here, and Orion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion loads up on a big right hand but Stoker slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stoker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Orion catches Stoker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.
Orion fakes the leg kick and cracks Stoker in the body.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Orion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Orion bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Orion takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orion throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Orion moved out of range.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws a leg kick but Stoker moved away.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stoker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Orion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stoker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Orion lands a jab to Stoker's midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Orion, right into the meat.
Orion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stoker. Orion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion slips under a jab.
Orion throws a head kick that misses
and Stoker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stoker connects with the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stoker. Orion shrugs it off though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by Orion.
It looked like Stoker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Stoker cracks Orion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Orion feints and then cracks Stoker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoker down.
Stoker takes a swing at Orion's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Orion misses.
Orion looks to throw a body kick
and Stoker counters with a straight right hand.
Orion takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
Stoker loads up on a big right hand but Orion slips the punch.
Stoker misses with a body shot
and Orion counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Cole Orion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
That kick from Orion tenderised Stoker's leg. Stoker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Orion throws a one two combo.
Orion misses with a hook.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good exchange - Orion coming out on top.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion throws a low kick but Stoker moves out of range easily.
Orion is looking to land body kicks.
Stoker thinks about countering with a body kick.
Orion tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stoker counters with a nice uppercut.
Orion gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stoker is out of range and Orion settles back down.
Orion misses with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stoker scores with a jab. Orion acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Orion misses its intended target.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Orion looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Orion throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Orion.
Orion throws a leg kick
letting Stoker counter with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Orion.
Orion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stoker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stoker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Orion's sensitive parts.
Stoker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orion.
Orion flicks out a counter leg kick but Stoker steps away.
Edward Stoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orion lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Stoker misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Stoker blocks the leg kick.
Orion throws the kick towards the body but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker lands with a hook. Orion tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Orion scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice jab there from Orion.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion misses with a left hand
enabling Stoker to counter with a crisp jab.
Orion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Orion throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Orion misses with a leg kick
and Stoker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Orion is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Orion misses the target.
Orion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker 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.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Orion slips a straight right by Stoker.
Stoker looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Orion fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stoker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Orion misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orion thinking.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker throws a big counter combination but Orion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Orion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Orion feints and then cracks Stoker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stoker down.
Orion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stoker avoids a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Orion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orion lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orion moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Orion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Cole Orion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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!
Orion misses with a body kick.
Orion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Stoker misses.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Orion ducks down to avoid it.
Orion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Stoker swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Stoker slips under a jab from Orion.
Orion throws a jab when Stoker was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Orion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orion 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Orion!
A victorious Cole Orion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sean Tallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
49 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Sean Tallon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Ramos !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tallon.
Ramos lands an overhand right.
Tallon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Scotty's Yard in the buildup to the fight.
Tallon throws a big shot that misses.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tallon as he jumps to the side.
Tallon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos .
Tallon tries to counter by clinching up but Ramos breaks away and moves out of range.
Tony Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tallon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ramos has closed the distance and engaged Tallon in a clinch.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ramos blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Ramos is working for takedown but Tallon is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon letting Ramos take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Ramos has Tallon pushed against the cage.
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
Tallon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ramos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tallon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tallon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tallon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Tallon.
Ramos throws a punch but it's blocked by Tallon.
Tallon works on Ramos 's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Tallon manages to get underhooks.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ramos wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Tallon.
Tallon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tallon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Ramos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tallon is defending well.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Ramos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tallon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've been informed that Ramos 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.
Tallon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramos lands an elbow inside.
Ramos is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tallon can't fight it off and eventually Ramos manages to take the fight to the floor. Tallon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tallon managing to control the position.
Tallon wants to stand up but Ramos is controlling him.
Ramos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon working a defensive guard here.
Ramos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ramos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tallon controlling the position.
Tallon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ramos presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Tallon lands with a right to the head.
Tallon is working Ramos over against the cage.
Ramos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tallon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramos wants a takedown.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ramos misses with an elbow over the top.
Ramos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ramos looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tallon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramos s head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos looking for a takedown.
Ramos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tallon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tallon misses with some punches.
Ramos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Ramos tries to throw a body punch but Tallon avoids it by throwing Ramos back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tallon as Ramos tries to tie him up.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramos .
Ramos throws an elbow that misses.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon prevents the takedown attempt.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
Tallon avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramos .
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramos s head.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ramos moves away from the strike by Tallon.
Tallon gets a clinch.
Ramos lands with a right to the head.
Ramos looking for a takedown.
Tallon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tallon.
Tallon dodges an elbow strike from Ramos .
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tallon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tallon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tallon clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos wants to stall.
Ramos blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon tries a body shot but Ramos blocks it.
Tallon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tallon dodges an elbow strike from Ramos .
Tallon lands with a left to the head.
Tallon tries to work over Ramos 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramos blocking some punches.
Tallon throws a head punch that misses.
Ramos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramos .
Sean Tallon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ramos blocking some punches.
Tallon stops a takedown attempt from Ramos .
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
Tallon lands a shoulder strike.
Tallon lands with a left to the head.
Ramos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramos .
Tallon tries a body shot but Ramos blocks it.
Tallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramos can do to turn this around?
Tallon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Tallon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramos takes a shot to the head.
Tallon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tallon lands a shot to the body.
Ramos blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Tallon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ramos struggles to land a body shot inside as Tallon controls his hands.
Ramos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Tallon.
A head punch on the inside from Tallon fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tallon blocks an elbow strike from Ramos .
Tallon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos lands an elbow inside that Tallon shrugs off.
It looks like Sean Tallon has been cut.
Ramos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tallon blocks an elbow strike from Ramos .
Tallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Tallon prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tallon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Tallon lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tallon.
Nice body punch from Tallon.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Tallon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ramos wants a takedown.
Ramos lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tallon pulls his leg out and moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tallon enables Ramos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tallon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tallon is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ramos presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramos throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon avoids the elbow strike from Ramos , against the cage.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ramos is fighting to break Tallon's control of his arms but Tallon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ramos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramos won't allow Tallon to get back to his feet.
Tallon controlling the position.
Tallon wants to stand but Ramos is controlling the position.
Tony Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tallon is controlling Ramos 's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Tallon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Ramos , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Tallon moved out of range nicely.
Ramos gets the takedown into side control.
Tallon tries to escape but Ramos is in control.
Tallon regains half guard.
Tallon has one foot on Ramos 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Tallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramos throws out the jab.
Ramos slips a straight right by Tallon.
Tallon tries to clinch up.
Tallon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tallon takes a swing at Ramos 's ribcage but misses.
Ramos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tallon. That one must have hurt.
Ramos rushes Tallon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ramos has clasped his hands together around Tallon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tallon bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramos throws out the jab.
Tallon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramos swats away the attempt to clinch by Tallon.
Good shot there by Ramos .
Tallon throws a jab when Ramos was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tallon, right into the meat.
Tallon connects with a looping right hand.
Tallon lands a leg kick that knocks Ramos off balance momentarily.
Ramos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tallon sprawls well initially but Ramos persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tallon manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tony Ramos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Tallon moves away and avoids it.
Ramos has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses with an uppercut
and Tallon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ramos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tallon is looking to counter punch.
Ramos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tallon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tallon quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ramos misses with an uppercut. Tallon saw that one coming.
Ramos wants to clinch.
Ramos closes the distance but Tallon moves to the side
and Tallon counters with a nice uppercut.
Tallon darts in and clinches Ramos up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramos .
Tallon gets underhooks to prevent Ramos 's takedown attempt.
Tallon tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramos .
Tallon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos can't get the takedown.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Ramos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tallon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tallon gets through Ramos 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ramos taking a breather.
Tallon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tallon.
Ramos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ramos lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Tallon.
Ramos working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tallon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tallon avoids the elbow strike from Ramos , against the cage.
Tallon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Tallon.
Tallon gets underhooks to prevent Ramos 's takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Tallon.
Tallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tallon lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Ramos has Tallon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tallon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
Ramos is rocked!
Tallon presses Ramos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ramos is still on wobbly legs! Can Tallon finish him?
A short body shot lands from Tallon as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Tallon.
Tallon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramos s head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tallon pushes Ramos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tallon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tallon presses Ramos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tallon clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Tallon's cut.
That's time! Tallon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tallon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Tallon. No joy for Ramos on that attempt.
Ramos seems to have recovered his senses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tallon enables Ramos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tallon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tallon has Ramos pulled in close to control his posture.
Tallon scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tallon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ramos at a distance.
Tallon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tallon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ramos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tallon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tallon takes one to the chin there.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramos is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramos .
A head kick by Tallon misses
so Ramos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tallon pulls Ramos in close to prevent any damage.
Tallon wants to stand but Ramos is controlling the position.
Ramos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ramos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tallon's head.
Tallon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ramos manages to pass to side control.
Tallon is staying active underneath Ramos , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ramos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ramos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tallon has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ramos is on him like a limpet, forcing Tallon back against the cage.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tallon blocks an elbow strike from Ramos .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramos lands a hook that snaps the head of Tallon backwards.
Ramos scores with a shoulder strike.
Ramos looking to stall.
Tallon lands a left hand.
Tallon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramos backwards.
Ramos blocking some punches.
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tallon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramos goes for a takedown attempt but Tallon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tallon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramos with the counter takedown but Tallon avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos . Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Tallon.
Tallon stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramos . Ramos gets slowly back to his feet.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos . Tallon does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Tallon tenderised Ramos 's leg. Ramos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tallon swings for the body but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tallon under the eye.
Tallon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tallon ducks under a wild hook from Ramos .
Tallon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ramos .
Ramos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramos blocks a head kick by Tallon.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tallon moves away.
Tallon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tallon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramos .
Tallon connects with a leg kick. Ramos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tallon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tallon, right into the meat.
Tallon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos .
Tallon is looking to counter the offense by Ramos and move into the clinch.
Sean Tallon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Tallon avoids the body shot from Ramos .
Ramos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tallon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ramos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ramos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
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 Sean Tallon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Tallon'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tallon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramos was well out of range. Poor timing from Tallon.
Tallon connects with a body shot that sends Ramos 's belly button to the back.
Tallon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tallon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tallon clobbers Ramos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tallon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramos , pushing him back against the cage.
Ramos wants the takedown. Tallon is fighting it off but Ramos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tallon's guard against the cage.
Tallon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramos is controlling him.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Tallon has wrist control.
Tallon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramos cracks Tallon with a solid left hand.
Tallon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tallon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tallon is trying to control the position but Ramos postures up.
Ramos is looking to work some ground and pound but Tallon has wrist control.
Tallon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramos throws a big elbow that misses.
Ramos throwing strikes from guard but Tallon blocks nicely.
Tallon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tallon has his feet on Ramos 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tallon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramos in his tracks.
Tallon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ramos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramos lands with a hook. Tallon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramos gets tackled into the cage by Tallon. Tallon maintains the clinch.
Ramos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sean Tallon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tallon lands with a left to the head.
Ramos takes a shot to the head.
Tallon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tallon prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Tallon.
Tallon working aggressively here.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos blocks an uppercut.
Tallon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tallon misses with a body punch.
Tallon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ramos throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Tallon as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Tallon.
Tallon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ramos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A left hand lands to the body for Ramos .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Tallon.
Ramos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tallon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramos wants a takedown but no success here.
Ramos is looking for a takedown.
Sean Tallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ramos .
Tallon gets through Ramos 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tallon being controlled against the cage.
Ramos throws a head punch that misses.
Tallon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tallon throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramos .
Tallon tries to work over Ramos 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramos lands an elbow inside that Tallon shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tallon.
Tallon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tallon misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is looking for a takedown.
Ramos misses with the head strike.
Tallon lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramos tries to score a body lock takedown but Tallon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramos taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tallon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tallon.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Tallon.
Tallon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tony Ramos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tallon lands a left hand.
Tallon cracks Ramos with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tallon.
Ramos blocks a body shot from Tallon.
Ramos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tallon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tallon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Tallon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tallon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Tallon!
Sean Tallon retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Sean Tallon 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mordecai Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mordecai Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett connects with a body shot.
Sackett misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lester throws a jab when Sackett was well out of range.
Lester misses the jab.
Sackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Lester throws an off balance right hand
letting Sackett counter with a right hand.
Lester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
Lester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sackett moves out of range as Lester throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Lester misses.
Sackett misses with a hook. Lester ducked under it nicely.
Sackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett slips under a jab.
Mordecai Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sackett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lester moves out of range of the body kick.
Lester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a thumping low kick.
Sackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lester was well out of range. Poor timing from Sackett.
Lester slips under a jab.
We've been told by Sackett's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sackett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sackett misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Lester throws a low kick, looking for Sackett's leg but Sackett calmly moves out of range.
Sackett tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lester manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Sackett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lester's head backwards.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Sackett darts in trying to clinch
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sackett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Moe Lester has been cut.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
Lester cracks Sackett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sackett looks to throw a body kick
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lester throws a body shot but no joy.
Lester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sackett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sackett is looking to slow Lester down with leg kicks.
Lester looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett lands an overhand right.
A big left from Lester misses.
Lester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lester counters with a straight right hand.
Sackett throws a body punch but Lester moves out of range.
Lester steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lester lands with a good body shot.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester.
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
Lester scores with a shot to the side of Sackett's head.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lester's elbow.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Moe Lester will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That kick from Lester tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sackett, as that shot connected.
Lester tries a low kick but Sackett avoids it.
Lester throws a leg kick
and Sackett moves into the clinch.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Lester.
Lester working aggressively here.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Lester tries to work over Sackett'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.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lester throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lester blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Lester misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lester lands a hook that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Lester is trying to force a seperation but Sackett has the dominant position.
A short right from Lester on the inside.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett has Lester pressed against the cage, preventing Lester from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lester scores with a shoulder strike.
Lester misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett tries to work over Lester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
Lester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lester lands a jab.
Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
Moe Lester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sackett connects with a jab.
Lester looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Lester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Sackett is predictable there
and Lester counters with a right hand to the body.
Sackett stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sackett wants to clinch up but Lester keeps it at a distance.
Lester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to clinch but Lester moves out of range.
Lester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab by Sackett.
Lester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sackett swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Sackett misses
and Lester counters with an outside leg kick.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
Sackett thuds his right hand into Lester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sackett misses with a body punch
and Lester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lester looks to throw the jab but Sackett is out of range.
Lester throws a shot to the body.
Lester swats away the attempt to clinch by Sackett.
Sackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Lester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester cracks Sackett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Lester counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Sackett closes the distance and pushes Lester back into the cage.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Lester blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sackett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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 Mordecai Sackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lester slips a straight right by Sackett.
Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a leg kick.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett throwing a counter right hand but Lester manages to avoid it.
Sackett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lester misses with an uppercut. Sackett saw that one coming.
Sackett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Lester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lester throws a hook but Sackett avoids it easily.
Lester misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett catches Lester with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lester blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Sackett.
Sackett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lester misses with a right hand
and Sackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester looks to land a left hand but Sackett moved out of range nicely.
Lester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sackett momentarily.
Sackett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lester. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lester. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett instigates a clinch.
Lester blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett is working Lester over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lester can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Lester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lester.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett lands a right hand.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mordecai Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lester wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lester misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sackett.
Lester wants to get back to striking at distance but Sackett won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lester.
Lester tries a body shot but Sackett blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Lester.
Sackett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Lester misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett digs a right hand into Lester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lester's gas tank.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sackett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lester.
Lester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sackett gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lester blocking some punches.
Lester has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Sackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester digs a right hand into Sackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sackett's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
Sackett is leaning against Lester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackett gets through Lester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sackett tries a body shot but Lester blocks it.
Lester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lester prevents a body shot from Sackett.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lester misses with some punches.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Lester controls his hands.
Lester blocks a body shot from Sackett.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Lester avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Lester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sacketts head.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett lands a left hand.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lester backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sackett tries to clinch there but Lester circles away.
Sackett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Lester.
Sackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Lester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sackett with a body shot.
Sackett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sackett lands a glancing blow to the side of Lester's head.
Sackett misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lester takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sackett lands a jab to the nose.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lester.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sackett.
Sackett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sackett finds it's way round the side to connect with Lester's head.
Sackett walks into a stiff left hand from Lester.
Lester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lester ducks under a wild hook from Sackett.
Lester now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Sackett misses the target.
Sackett throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy.
Lester misses with a lunging right hand
and Sackett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sackett connects with a single shot there.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Lester's legs.
Lester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett fakes the leg kick and cracks Lester in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sackett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lester misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a leg kick which misses Lester's front leg but catches the back leg as Lester tries to avoid it.
Lester misses with a kick to the body.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Lester circles away.
Sackett moves away from the strike by Lester.
Sackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lester momentarily.
Sackett blocks a jab.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
Sackett misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett misses with the combination.
Lester only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sackett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lester connects with a body shot that sends Sackett's belly button to the back.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Lester off the cage and back into range.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Lester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Lester now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Sackett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lester.
Lester ducks right into an uppercut from Sackett.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett misses with a straight right.
Sackett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sackett takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sackett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
Lester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
It seemed like Lester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mordecai Sackett had his way with Moe Lester in that round.
The cut man is working on Moe Lester's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sackett moves away from the strike by Lester.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Lester saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lester.
Sackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lester.
A swing and a miss from Lester.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a stiff right hand.
Lester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sackett looks to throw the jab but Lester is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sackett.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett wants to slow Lester down by chopping away at his legs.
Lester jabs Sackett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sackett.
A jab from Sackett misses.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lester moves away.
Lester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sackett tests Lester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
Sackett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lester.
A slow jab from Sackett misses its intended target.
Lester lunges at Sackett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sackett's hand.
Sackett misses with a left hand
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sackett lands a lovely overhand right.
Lester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sackett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lester's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a hook but Lester avoids it easily.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Lester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sackett doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett lands a right hook to the body.
Sackett throws a lazy uppercut
and Lester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lester's calf.
Sackett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sackett throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lester lands with a hook. Sackett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lester throws a hook to the side of Sackett's head but Sackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sackett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lester scores with a jab to the body.
Sackett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sackett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moe Lester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Sackett slams his shin into Lester's torso.
Lester misses with a looping left.
Lester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Sackett cracks Lester with an open hand slap.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lester circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Sackett drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Lester follows Sackett to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordi Joestar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joestar has chosen Stand Proud as his entrance music. Bo Juggernaut could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jordi Joestar's chin.
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269 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Juggernaut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordi Joestar!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Joestar misses
and Juggernaut counters with a nice uppercut.
Joestar misses with a leg kick
enabling Juggernaut to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jordi Joestar has been cut.
Juggernaut swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Juggernaut scores with a shot to the body.
Joestar drives through and clinches with Juggernaut against the cage.
Joestar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joestar misses with a body punch.
Joestar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joestar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Juggernaut.
Joestar lands with a left to the head.
Juggernaut is trying to break the clinch but Joestar has him pressed against the cage.
Joestar blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Juggernaut takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Juggernaut blocks an uppercut.
Juggernaut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joestar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Juggernaut. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Joestar coming out on top.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joestar.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joestar checks a leg kick.
Juggernaut has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Juggernaut moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Joestar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Juggernaut moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Juggernaut looks to land a right hand but Joestar moved out of range.
Joestar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joestar tries to clinch there but Juggernaut circles away.
Juggernaut avoids the head kick by Joestar.
Joestar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Juggernaut checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juggernaut misses with a left hand
and Joestar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Juggernaut clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juggernaut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Juggernaut tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joestar was well out of range. Poor timing from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut tried to score with a low kick but Joestar checks it.
Joestar is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joestar lands a lovely overhand right.
Joestar tries a head kick but it misses.
Joestar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Juggernaut to score with a decent uppercut.
Joestar throws a front kick aimed at Juggernaut's knee but Juggernaut avoids it well.
Joestar moves out of range as Juggernaut throws a body kick.
Joestar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Juggernaut closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Joestar blocks a body shot from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Joestar out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bo Juggernaut!
Bo Juggernaut seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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