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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dylan McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maarten Bokhorst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bokhorst comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dylan McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maarten Bokhorst!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by McKay there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bokhorst uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McKay has time to react.
It looks like Dylan McKay has been cut.
McKay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bokhorst avoids the body shot from McKay.
Danga de danga de dang - McKay scores with a four punch combination!
McKay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bokhorst on the side of the head.
Bokhorst throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McKay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bokhorst. Bokhorst circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKay checks a low kick from Bokhorst.
McKay throws a body shot but no joy.
Bokhorst lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bokhorst misses the jab.
McKay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for McKay.
Bokhorst throws a looping overhand right but McKay ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from McKay misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhorst takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bokhorst staying out of range there.
McKay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bokhorst ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKay fakes the leg kick and cracks Bokhorst in the body.
Bokhorst tries a head kick but it misses.
McKay lands with a right hand.
McKay lunges at Bokhorst with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bokhorst's hand.
Dylan McKay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bokhorst's corner calls for a 1-2. Bokhorst obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bokhorst pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bokhorst 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKay avoids a kick to the body.
McKay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bokhorst jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bokhorst throws a chopping leg kick but McKay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bokhorst keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McKay misses with an uppercut
and Bokhorst counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bokhorst throws a hook to the side of McKay's head but McKay sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from McKay.
Bokhorst tries a head kick but it misses.
McKay is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay scores with a body shot.
Bokhorst swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McKay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dylan McKay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bokhorst connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McKay avoids the head kick by Bokhorst.
McKay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKay throws a leg kick but Bokhorst moved away.
And Bokhorst tries to counter it with a takedown but McKay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bokhorst slips under a jab from McKay.
McKay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bokhorst's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Bokhorst misses the target.
A quick step to the side and McKay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKay swings for the body but Bokhorst moves out of range.
Bokhorst tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McKay avoids the head kick by Bokhorst.
McKay with a hook.
Bokhorst keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McKay just misses with a punch to the body.
Bokhorst throws a head kick but McKay moves out of range.
McKay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bokhorst tries to score with a low kick but McKay moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dylan McKay dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dylan McKay'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.
Bokhorst throws out a loose jab but McKay uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKay connects with a leg kick. Bokhorst looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McKay stuns Bokhorst with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from McKay misses.
McKay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bokhorst misses with a leg kick
and McKay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKay blocks a leg kick.
McKay scores with a hook to the body. Bokhorst takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhorst throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bokhorst throws a sloppy head kick and McKay moves out of range easily.
McKay throws a body punch but Bokhorst moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhorst throws the kick towards the body but McKay avoids it.
Dylan McKay is winning the standup battle so far.
McKay thuds his right hand into Bokhorst's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from McKay misses.
A head kick misses from Bokhorst.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bokhorst might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McKay has got the better of the exchanges.
McKay throws an off balance right hand
and Bokhorst counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bokhorst missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bokhorst wants to pass to mount but McKay is defending the position.
Bokhorst wants to control but McKay is keeping him busy.
Bokhorst prevents McKay from improving his position.
Bokhorst missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhorst slips a nice elbow through McKay's hands, connecting with McKay's forehead.
Bokhorst thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McKay's head.
McKay wants to improve his position but Bokhorst is controlling well.
Bokhorst is nestled in close to McKay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McKay regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bokhorst.
McKay keeping full guard, as Bokhorst tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bokhorst slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McKay is trying to escape the position but Bokhorst is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhorst lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McKay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bokhorst's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McKay trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bokhorst seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McKay is trying is best to control the position here.
McKay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bokhorst.
McKay is not content to let Bokhorst control the position.
Bokhorst is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bokhorst is thwarting McKay's attempts to control the position.
McKay moves into full guard.
Bokhorst is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bokhorst trying to control but McKay is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bokhorst misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maarten Bokhorst will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dylan McKay'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. This is the final round!
McKay jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McKay smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McKay catches Bokhorst with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McKay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bokhorst slips a jab from McKay.
Bokhorst throws a fast counter high kick but McKay manages to duck under it in time.
Bokhorst swings for the body but McKay moves out of range.
McKay misses the body punch
and Bokhorst counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Bokhorst.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from McKay lands.
Bokhorst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKay was well out of range. Poor timing from Bokhorst.
McKay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bokhorst throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay digs a good body shot into Bokhorst's ribs.
Bokhorst looks to throw the jab but McKay is out of range.
McKay sizes up Bokhorst with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McKay missing with a left hand there. Bokhorst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bokhorst avoids a kick to the body.
McKay lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bokhorst looks to throw the jab but McKay is out of range.
McKay lands a nice shot that snaps Bokhorst's head back.
McKay lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhorst getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McKay throws a shot from downtown. Bokhorst moves away and avoids it.
Bokhorst tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bokhorst pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bokhorst has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKay finds it's way round the side to connect with Bokhorst's head.
Bokhorst takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bokhorst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKay.
Bokhorst lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bokhorst connects with a leg kick. McKay looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McKay misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay scores with a jab. Bokhorst acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bokhorst tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKay defends well and Bokhorst ends up having to push McKay into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McKay misses with a body shot.
McKay fails to land with a series of punches.
McKay lands a nice hook to Bokhorst's body. Bokhorst takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bokhorst on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKay. McKay obviously looking to wear him down.
McKay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McKay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McKay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhorst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKay throws a half hearted mid kick.
McKay avoids the head kick by Bokhorst.
McKay throwing a counter right hand but Bokhorst manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from McKay.
Bokhorst's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKay cracks the inside of Bokhorst's front leg.
McKay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bokhorst moves away.
McKay scores with a jab.
Bokhorst takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good standup being displayed there by McKay as he connects with a hook.
McKay motions for Bokhorst to come forward. McKay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bokhorst appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan McKay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McKay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan McKay!
Our winner, Dylan McKay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Milne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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27 - 23 - 0 |
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265 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Milne!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed throws a head kick but Milne moves out of range.
A jab from Milne misses.
It looked like Speed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Speed lands a big head kick that sends Milne tumbling to the mat! Speed takes a step backwards and waves Milne back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Milne is rocked!
It looks like Harry Milne has been cut.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Milne is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Speed Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Milne is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tyson Speed!
Tyson Speed really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Perkele! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Hardacre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Marsh had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Hardacre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Hardacre.
It looks like Stan Marsh has been cut.
Hardacre throws a lazy right hand but Marsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marsh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardacre.
Marsh is looking to land body kicks.
Marsh misses with a head kick.
Hardacre looks to land a body kick but Marsh moved away.
Marsh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardacre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardacre scores with the left hand. Marsh knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardacre lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Marsh misses.
We've been informed that Hardacre 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardacre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardacre throws out the jab.
Marsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marsh throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardacre throws a lazy body kick
and Marsh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardacre digs a good hook to Marsh's body.
Damian Hardacre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardacre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardacre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardacre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marsh.
Hardacre tries to land a front kick but Marsh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marsh throws a sloppy head kick and Hardacre moves out of range easily.
Marsh avoids the body shot from Hardacre.
Marsh looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hardacre lands with a right hand.
Hardacre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marsh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardacre.
Marsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marsh dips to his left and cracks Hardacre with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsh dodges the punch combination from Hardacre.
A quick step to the side and Marsh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Hardacre does it's job there.
Marsh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick misses from Hardacre.
Hardacre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marsh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hardacre misses with a looping right.
It looked like Marsh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardacre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsh swings widly with a right hand
and Hardacre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Marsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardacre throws a wild body kick that Marsh sees coming a mile off.
Marsh takes one to the chin there.
Hardacre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardacre. That snapped Marsh's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh tries a low kick but Hardacre avoids it.
Hardacre loads up on a big right hand but Marsh slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Hardacre.
Hardacre swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hardacre lands a head kick. Marsh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hardacre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardacre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Hardacre finds it's target.
Hardacre throws a front kick aimed at Marsh's knee but Marsh avoids it well.
Marsh misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Marsh.
Marsh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marsh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardacre moves out of range as Marsh throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hardacre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marsh doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardacre manages to avoid it.
Hardacre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marsh. Marsh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hardacre avoids the head kick by Marsh.
Hardacre throws a leg kick which misses Marsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Marsh tries to avoid it.
Hardacre jabs Marsh right on the nose. Marsh blinks but takes it well.
Hardacre fails to land with a series of punches.
Marsh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marsh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Despite the aggression on Hardacre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardacre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marsh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marsh lands a big head kick that sends Hardacre tumbling to the mat! Marsh takes a step backwards and waves Hardacre back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hardacre is rocked!
It looks like Damian Hardacre has been cut.
Hardacre misses with a body shot
and Marsh counters with a right hand from hell and Hardacre is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stan Marsh!
Our winner, Stan Marsh, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ravistra Bullkheli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alton Newcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alton Newcastle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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148 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ravistra Bullkheli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alton Newcastle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bullkheli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Newcastles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bullkheli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newcastle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Newcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli thuds a left hand into Newcastle's body.
Bullkheli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bullkheli swinging wildly here.
Newcastle thuds a left hand into Bullkheli's body.
Newcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullkheli.
Newcastle's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Newcastle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bullkheli avoids the body shot from Newcastle.
Newcastle lands a nice looking body shot.
Newcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullkheli was well out of range. Poor timing from Newcastle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullkheli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Newcastle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bullkheli misses with a shot to the body
and Newcastle counters with a left to the body.
Newcastle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newcastle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bullkheli manages to avoid it.
Bullkheli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newcastle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle misses the body punch
and Bullkheli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bullkheli throws a series of punches but Newcastle avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Newcastle misses.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bullkheli moves away.
Bullkheli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bullkheli moves in looking to clinch but Newcastle pushes him off.
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newcastle scores with a body shot.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle throws a body punch but Bullkheli moves out of range.
Bullkheli catches Newcastle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Newcastle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Bullkheli.
Bullkheli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Newcastle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullkheli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newcastle manages to avoid it.
Bullkheli closes the distance and pushes Newcastle back into the cage.
Bullkheli tries to throw a body punch but Newcastle avoids it by throwing Bullkheli back against the cage.
Bullkheli tries a body shot but Newcastle blocks it.
Newcastle misses with a body punch.
Bullkheli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle tries to work over Bullkheli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newcastle gets through Bullkheli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Newcastle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newcastle tries to throw a body punch but Bullkheli avoids it by throwing Newcastle back against the cage.
Newcastle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bullkheli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bullkheli backwards.
Bullkheli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newcastle.
Newcastle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newcastle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newcastle avoids the body shot from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newcastle's calf.
Bullkheli is looking to clinch.
Newcastle stuns Bullkheli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bullkheli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bullkheli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bullkheli rushes Newcastle and presses him up against the cage.
Bullkheli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Newcastle tries to throw a body punch but Bullkheli avoids it by throwing Newcastle back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle is leaning against Bullkheli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Newcastle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Newcastle.
Newcastle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bullkheli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Newcastle scores with a jab to the body.
Bullkheli looks to throw the jab but Newcastle is out of range.
Bullkheli misses the shot to the body.
Newcastle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bullkheli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bullkheli is breathing heavily.
Newcastle misses the shot to the body.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bullkheli moves away.
A head kick misses from Newcastle.
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Newcastle throws a body punch but Bullkheli moves out of range.
Newcastle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Newcastle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bullkheli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bullkheli moves out of range as Newcastle strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Bullkheli.
A slapping leg kick lands for Newcastle.
Bullkheli avoids the body shot from Newcastle.
Bullkheli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bullkheli.
Newcastle slips a jab and a cross from Bullkheli.
Newcastle misses the shot to the body.
Bullkheli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newcastle lands a nice hook to Bullkheli's body. Bullkheli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bullkheli misses the body punch
and Newcastle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bullkheli misses with a body shot.
Bullkheli just misses with a punch to the body.
Newcastle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bullkheli at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bullkheli is looking to clinch.
Bullkheli lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newcastle looks to score with a jab to the body but Bullkheli is just out of range.
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newcastle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bullkheli throws a shot to the body.
Newcastle digs a good body shot into Bullkheli's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alton Newcastle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bullkheli scores with a nice right hand.
Newcastle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bullkheli is looking to clinch but Newcastle is avoiding it.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bullkheli moves away.
Newcastle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bullkheli slips a straight right by Newcastle.
Bullkheli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newcastle.
Bullkheli connects with a solid leg kick.
Newcastle checks a leg kick.
Bullkheli tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Newcastle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Newcastle lands with a nice body punch.
Newcastle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bullkheli misses with a wild body shot.
Newcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullkheli was well out of range. Poor timing from Newcastle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Bullkheli tenderised Newcastle's leg. Newcastle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bullkheli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bullkheli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newcastle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newcastle works on Bullkheli's body with a couple of short punches.
Newcastle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newcastle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullkheli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newcastle lands a left hand.
Newcastle works on Bullkheli's body with a couple of short punches.
Newcastle manages to break the clinch.
Bullkheli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bullkheli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Newcastle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Bullkheli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newcastle.
Newcastle throws a body shot but no joy.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle stuns Bullkheli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newcastle scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Newcastle. Beautiful body shot.
Bullkheli just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Bullkheli. Beautiful body shot.
Newcastle misses the shot to the body.
Bullkheli jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bullkheli misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle throws a series of punches but Bullkheli avoids them all with ease.
Newcastle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bullkheli moves away.
Newcastle avoids the body shot from Bullkheli.
Newcastle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bullkheli.
Newcastle punishes Bullkheli's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle lands with a nice combination. Bullkheli backs away looking to recover.
Bullkheli is rocked!
Newcastle misses with a body shot.
Oh Bullkheli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bullkheli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bullkheli tries to clinch there but Newcastle circles away.
Newcastle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bullkheli seems to have got his legs back now.
Bullkheli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Newcastle tries to counter with a clinch but Bullkheli shakes him off and moves away.
Bullkheli is looking to wear down Newcastle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bullkheli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bullkheli throws a body shot but no joy.
Newcastle throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bullkheli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newcastle.
Bullkheli lands with a good body shot.
Newcastle digs a good body shot into Bullkheli's ribs.
Bullkheli moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle tries to land a front kick but Bullkheli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bullkheli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Newcastle misses with an uppercut. Bullkheli saw that one coming.
Newcastle avoids the body shot from Bullkheli.
A swing and a miss from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli ducks straight into an uppercut from Newcastle and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Bullkheli manages to regain guard straight away.
Bullkheli is adopting a defensive guard.
Newcastle wants to pass the guard but Bullkheli is keeping the position.
Bullkheli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Newcastle manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newcastle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bullkheli manages to get himself to full guard.
Bullkheli trying to keep a closed guard but Newcastle is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle stopping the sweep attempt from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli is working hard here to advance position.
Newcastle won't allow Bullkheli to get back to his feet.
Bullkheli keeping full guard, as Newcastle tries to pass.
Newcastle pushing down on Bullkheli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bullkheli won't allow Newcastle to pass to mount.
Newcastle is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bullkheli manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Newcastle manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alton Newcastle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bullkheli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the body from Bullkheli misses
and Newcastle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bullkheli cracks the inside of Newcastle's front leg.
Newcastle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullkheli.
Bullkheli misses the shot to the body.
Bullkheli scores with a jab.
Bullkheli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bullkheli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newcastle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newcastle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bullkheli.
Newcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bullkheli was well out of range. Poor timing from Newcastle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newcastle. Bullkheli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alton Newcastle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Newcastle misses with a body shot
and Bullkheli counters with a stiff right hand.
Newcastle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bullkheli walks straight into a right hand from Newcastle - that's dropped him! Newcastle jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bullkheli from any more punishment! Bullkheli complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alton Newcastle!
After winning the bout, Alton Newcastle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy War (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germano comes to the cage accompanied by HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper. This should be fireworks!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Holy War!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
War connects with a solid leg kick.
War has managed to clinch.
War fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
War blocks a body shot from Germano.
A left hand lands to the body for Germano.
Germano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of War backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Germano.
War misses with a hook to the ribs.
Germano manages to break the clinch.
Germano swinging wildly here.
War throws an overhand right that lands on Germano's shoulder, as Germano tries to avoid the shot.
War avoids the body shot from Germano.
War wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
War misses with a straight left.
Germano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Germano misses the shot to the body.
Germano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from War.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War looks to score with a jab to the body but Germano is just out of range.
Germano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano swings widly with a right hand
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War dodges the punch combination from Germano.
Germano throws a poor cross that misses
and War counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
War tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Germano was well out of range. Poor timing from War.
War clinches up against the cage.
War lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
War throws a punch but it's blocked by Germano.
A short body shot lands from War as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Germano.
Germano manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Germano. War does a little dance to reset his feet.
War only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Germano blocks a head kick by War.
Germano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
War swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
War will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
War throws a push kick but Germano slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
War connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
War moves out of range as Germano strikes.
Germano fails to land with a series of punches.
Germano looks to land a left hand but War moved out of range nicely.
Germano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
War comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Germano misses with a wild body shot.
War throws out a counter right but Germano avoids it with no problem.
War misses with a body shot.
War takes a swing at Germano's ribcage but misses.
Holy War seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
War throws a leg kick that is checked
and Germano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for War!
Germano tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Germano working the ground and pound from side control.
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by War, who protects the arm well.
War stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
We've been hearing that Germano has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ground and pound from Germano seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Germano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by War, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
You can see the frustration on War's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Germano looking to punish the body of his opponent here but War is avoiding damage well.
Germano has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
An elbow from Germano crashes against the mat.
Germano throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Germano crashes against the mat.
Germano is looking to take a break and control but War is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Rui Rodrigo Germano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
War scores with a jab to the body.
Germano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. War sees it coming and avoids it easily.
War appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holy War seems to be getting the better of the standup.
War throws a leg kick that misses.
Germano avoids the body shot from War.
Germano throws a combination that misses
and War counters with a nice body shot.
War motions for Germano to come forward. War throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
War connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Germano's hands.
War pivots, looking for a leg kick but Germano is out of range and War settles back down.
Sloppy strikes from Germano. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Germano is defended easily by War.
A clash of legs there as Germano blocks the low kick.
Germano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from War.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War scores with a leg kick.
Holy War is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
War lands a slapping body shot.
War misses the jab.
A low kick from War misses
and Germano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in War's guard.
War controlling the position.
War keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano scoring with punches to the head and body.
Germano wants to control from the top but War keeps moving.
Germano throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
War tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
War keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Germano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Germano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of War's head.
War working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Germano.
Germano trying to control but War is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
War wants to sweep but no luck.
Germano trying to control but War is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
War scores with a nice strike.
War ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germano moves away.
War throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Germano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but War avoids it well and moves away.
Germano shoots in for a takedown but War shows good takedown defense.
War takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
War connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
War bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
War is looking to chop away at Germano's legs.
Germano thuds his right hand into War's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
War is looking to slow Germano down with leg kicks.
Germano checks a low kick from War.
Germano attempts a counter takedown but War avoids it well and moves away.
War connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Germano throws out a loose jab but War uses good head movement to avoid it.
Germano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
War wants to clinch.
Germano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Holy War will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by War there.
War wants to clinch but Germano slips to the side
and Germano counters with a nice double leg into side control. War won't be happy with that.
Germano misses with the ground and pound.
Germano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
War dodges the ground and pound from Germano.
Germano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but War is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Germano wants to lay and pray for a moment but War keeps working.
Germano working the strikes but War uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Germano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Germano throwing shots but War is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Germano.
War avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Germano.
Germano with the ground and pound but War uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Germano is looking to pass into half guard but War pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now War is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
War got a little sloppy there for a moment and Germano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, War has managed to get both his arms back between Germano's legs - danger averted.
Germano looking to control.
Germano wants to sweep here but War controlling him for the moment.
War stays in close to Germano's body and controls the position.
War looking to pass the guard.
Germano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
War controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
War's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
War is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
War cracks a nice hook into Germano's ribs.
Good work by Germano as he checks the leg kick.
Germano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
War cracks Germano with a right hand to the side of the head.
War tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
War scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from War 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 Germano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Germano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Germano takes one to the chin there.
Germano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
War looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Germano swings widly with a right hand
letting War counter with a right hand.
War fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Germano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
War looks to land a body kick but Germano moved away.
War keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Germano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Germano duly obliges.
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
War avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
War appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Germano swats away the attempt to clinch by War.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Holy War.
I think War 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Holy War!
After the fight, Holy War was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Leg Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grin Ribber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ribber's choice of entrance music: Ay Ay Ay. On his way into the cage it seems that Jolly Leg Byrd has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jolly Leg Byrd seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jolly Leg Byrd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grin Ribber!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribber throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
Ribber throws a leg kick but Byrd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ribber throws a lazy right hand but Byrd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Byrd is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ribber.
Byrd lands a body shot.
Ribber throws a leg kick
and Byrd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ribber thinking.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
Ribber steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Byrd.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ribber pivots, looking for a leg kick but Byrd is out of range and Ribber settles back down.
Byrd moves out of range as Ribber strikes.
Byrd swings for the body but Ribber moves out of range.
Ribber checks a leg kick.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribber has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ribber keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ribber shoots in looking for a takedown but Byrd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ribber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Byrd throws a looping overhand right but Ribber ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Byrd.
Byrd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd scoring well with a low kick there.
Byrd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ribber. Ribber obviously looking to wear him down.
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Byrd.
Byrd tests Ribber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ribber blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ribber.
Ribber cracks Byrd with a good jab.
Byrd throws a leg kick but Ribber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Byrd throws a front kick aimed at Ribber's knee but Ribber avoids it well.
Byrd is looking to wear down Ribber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber misses with a hook.
Ribber misses with a hook.
Byrd definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Byrd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ribber.
Ribber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Byrd was covering up waiting for the punch and Ribber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd seems keen to control Ribber's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrd looking to control but Ribber passes into half guard.
Ribber is pressing down on Byrd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Byrd is holding on for now.
Byrd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribber is working away from the top position though.
Ribber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Byrd is not content to let Ribber control the position.
Byrd wants to improve his position but Ribber is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber is trying to control the action in half guard but Byrd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Byrd is trying to maintain the position but Ribber is very close to passing his half guard.
Ribber passes into side control, despite Byrd's attempt to control the position.
Byrd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ribber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ribber is nestled in close to Byrd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Byrd tries to get to full guard but Ribber has control of the leg.
Ribber looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Byrd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Byrd tries to roll over but Ribber keeps him under control.
Byrd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribber is working away from the top position though.
Ribber thows a huge punch but Byrd dodges it nicely.
Ribber landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Byrd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grin Ribber will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ribber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ribber.
Byrd is looking to slow Ribber down with leg kicks.
Ribber looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Byrd tried to counter with a leg kick but Ribber avoided it.
Ribber throws an overhand right that lands on Byrd's shoulder, as Byrd tries to avoid the shot.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber misses with a body shot.
Byrd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ribber's corner calls for a 1-2. Ribber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ribber's calf.
Byrd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ribber.
Byrd ducks under a wild hook from Ribber.
Ribber swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd throws a lazy right hand but Ribber sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ribber tries a low kick but Byrd avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely.
Byrd listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Byrd looks to score with a jab to the body but Ribber is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Byrd blocks the low kick.
Byrd keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ribber blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd throws an overhand right that lands on Ribber's shoulder, as Ribber tries to avoid the shot.
Byrd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ribber has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ribber thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ribber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byrd moves away.
Ribber throws a body shot but no joy.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ribber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byrd.
Byrd cracks Ribber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ribber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ribber slips under a jab from Byrd.
Ribber wants to counter the offense by Byrd and move into the clinch position.
Ribber fails with a takedown attempt.
Jolly Leg Byrd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribber misses with a double jab.
Byrd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Byrd throws a hook but Ribber blocks it.
Ribber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byrd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ribber. Ribber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Byrd checks a leg kick.
Byrd's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ribber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Byrd is refusing to be controlled, as Ribber sits in half guard.
Byrd controlling the position for now.
Byrd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Byrd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ribber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Byrd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Byrd trying to control but Ribber postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Byrd tries to roll over but Ribber keeps him under control.
Ribber drops an elbow to the side of Byrd's head.
Grin Ribber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Byrd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribber.
Byrd is trying is best to control the position here.
Ribber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Byrd wants to control but Ribber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Byrd wants to get back to full guard.
Byrd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd gets back to full guard.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
Byrd pulls Ribber in to control the position.
Ribber trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ribber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grin Ribber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ribber connects with a nice looking jab.
Byrd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ribber manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Byrd on his heels. He'll look to pass Byrd's guard now, I'm sure.
Byrd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ribber looking to pass the guard.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Ribber from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribber scoring with some ground and pound.
Byrd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Byrd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ribber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrd is keeping the position for now.
Ribber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Byrd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribber cracks Byrd with a solid left hand.
Byrd controlling Ribber's posture.
Ribber cracks Byrd with a solid left hand.
Jolly Leg Byrd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ribber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Byrd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ribber scoring with some ground and pound.
Byrd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Byrd misses with the body kick
and Ribber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Byrd's guard.
Ribber with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrd is trying to keep Ribber in close.
Ribber stands up over Byrd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ribber postures up.
Ribber wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Ribber with a nice head shot there.
Ribber being controlled here momentarily.
Byrd has an active guard here but Ribber has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrd tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Byrd is trying to control but Ribber passes into side control!
Ribber lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ribber scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ribber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Byrd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribber working the head with strikes.
Ribber scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grin Ribber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ribber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grin Ribber!
A very excited looking Grin Ribber rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fitzsimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Leija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzsimmons's entrance music is Rule Britannia. A fine choice. Leija is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Original Nuttah. Jim Fitzsimmons is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Leija !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Leija misses its intended target.
Fitzsimmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leija throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leija takes a swing at Fitzsimmons's ribcage but misses.
Leija tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leija slips a jab and a cross from Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons tries to land a body kick
and Leija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fitzsimmons thows a leg kick but Leija checks it
and Leija counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leija moves away.
It seemed like Leija was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been informed that Leija 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.
Leija chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzsimmons has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Die Reeperbahn in the buildup to the fight.
Jim Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Fitzsimmons.
A countering left hand to the body from Leija misses.
Leija throws a lazy right hand but Fitzsimmons sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fitzsimmons throws a body kick that misses.
Leija blocks a head kick by Fitzsimmons.
Leija looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fitzsimmons throws the kick towards the body but Leija avoids it.
Leija staying out of range there.
Fitzsimmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Leija 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leija checks a low kick from Fitzsimmons.
Leija now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook to the body. Leija takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons throws a shot from downtown. Leija moves away and avoids it.
Leija misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Leija counters with a series of strikes. Fitzsimmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leija tries to move into range but Fitzsimmons moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Leija throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitzsimmons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leija sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzsimmons thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
Leija doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fitzsimmons jabs at Leija 's body.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch up but Leija circles away and keeps his distance.
Leija throws a nice looking combination but Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzsimmons wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Leija counters with a nice uppercut.
Leija blocks a leg kick.
Leija lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fitzsimmons looks to throw the jab but Leija is out of range.
Fitzsimmons is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leija manages to avoid it.
Fitzsimmons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch but Leija is having none of it.
Leija throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzsimmons throws a right hand that misses
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leija throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzsimmons tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leija paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fitzsimmons throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leija has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzsimmons.
Leija swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Leija counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzsimmons backing up. Fitzsimmons nods at Leija to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons is predictable there
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons misses with a low kick.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy right hand but Leija sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leija let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fitzsimmons goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fitzsimmons closes the distance and clinches.
Fitzsimmons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leija prevents a body shot from Fitzsimmons.
Leija wants to break free but Fitzsimmons has control.
A short right from Fitzsimmons on the inside.
Fitzsimmons tries a body shot but Leija blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leija staying out of range there.
A head kick by Leija misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fitzsimmons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fitzsimmons uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leija has time to react.
Fitzsimmons has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Leija makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fitzsimmons connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fitzsimmons works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fitzsimmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body punch.
Leija is pushing Fitzsimmons up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Leija blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leija 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzsimmons thumps Leija with a low kick.
Leija works Fitzsimmons's body with a nice hook.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy body kick
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leija blocks a jab.
Leija now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a jab when Leija was well out of range.
Leija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Leija moves out of range easily.
Fitzsimmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leija circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitzsimmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fitzsimmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzsimmons throws out the jab.
Fitzsimmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
and Leija counters with a right hand to the body.
Fitzsimmons throws a leg kick
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leija keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons works Leija 's body with a nice hook.
Leija throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fitzsimmons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fitzsimmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leija manages to avoid it.
Leija appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leija just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzsimmons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Fitzsimmons misses
letting Leija counter with a right hand.
Leija throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leija blocks the body kick.
Fitzsimmons misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Leija blocks the leg kick.
Fitzsimmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leija 's head.
Fitzsimmons lands a really nice looking cross but Leija seems unphased.
A big right from Fitzsimmons misses.
Leija staying out of range there.
Leija lands a right hook to the body.
Fitzsimmons avoids the body shot from Leija .
Fitzsimmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leija is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fitzsimmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jim Fitzsimmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Leija avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Leija 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fitzsimmons looks to land a right hand but Leija moved out of range.
Leija with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Leija throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leija throws a hook but Fitzsimmons avoids it easily.
Leija lands with a straight right. Fitzsimmons didn't see that one coming.
Fitzsimmons misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Leija .
Leija throws a head kick but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons misses with a shot to the body
and Leija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Jim Fitzsimmons will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fitzsimmons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leija .
Leija has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leija there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzsimmons catches Leija with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fitzsimmons feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leija s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fitzsimmons tries to clinch there but Leija circles away.
Fitzsimmons drops Leija with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Leija looks back up at him and smiles so Fitzsimmons waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Leija is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzsimmons tried to score with a low kick but Leija checks it.
Leija is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzsimmons finish him?
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Leija moves out of range easily.
Leija throws a big counter head kick but Fitzsimmons avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Leija misses.
Fitzsimmons wants to clinch.
Fitzsimmons throws an off balance right hand
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Leija seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzsimmons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leija counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leija connects with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Fitzsimmons misses.
Fitzsimmons slips a jab from Leija .
Fitzsimmons is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Leija misses the target.
Fitzsimmons scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Leija .
Fitzsimmons turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leija on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzsimmons loads up on a big right hand but Leija slips the punch.
Fitzsimmons will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leija ! But no joy.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot
and Leija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Leija misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leija swinging wildly here.
Fitzsimmons swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fitzsimmons misses with an uppercut
and Leija counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Fitzsimmons does it's job there.
Fitzsimmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leija .
Despite the aggression on Leija 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fitzsimmons moves in looking to clinch but Leija pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leija ! But no joy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fitzsimmons!
Leija throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons moves out of range.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy uppercut
and Fitzsimmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Fitzsimmons lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leija doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Leija finds it's target.
Fitzsimmons scores with a hook.
Fitzsimmons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fitzsimmons swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Leija counter with a right hand.
Leija uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzsimmons.
A countering left hand to the body from Leija misses.
Leija misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzsimmons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A left lands for Fitzsimmons.
Leija closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fitzsimmons lands a big head kick that sends Leija tumbling to the mat! Fitzsimmons takes a step backwards and waves Leija back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons avoids the head kick by Leija .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leija .
Leija lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Leija .
Nice straight punches there by Fitzsimmons. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fitzsimmons.
Jim Fitzsimmons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fitzsimmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leija moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Leija misses.
Fitzsimmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fitzsimmons throws a poor cross that misses
and Leija counters with a straight right hand.
Fitzsimmons missing with a left hand there. Leija was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzsimmons throws a lazy body kick
and Leija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzsimmons's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fitzsimmons duly obliges.
Alfredo Leija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leija tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Fitzsimmons showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzsimmons 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Fitzsimmons!
Post fight, Jim Fitzsimmons took to the microphone: 'A jolly good scrap, old chum! I say, will you join me for a spot of gin and tonic?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Szczepaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rafael Flores has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rafael Flores seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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206 lbs
24 - 13 - 2 |
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafael Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krzysztof Szczepaniak!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores lands a jab.
Szczepaniak misses with an uppercut.
Szczepaniak jabs at Flores's body.
Flores displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Szczepaniak throws out the jab.
Szczepaniak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flores.
Szczepaniak moves away from the strike by Flores.
Szczepaniak scores with a hook to the body. Flores takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flores staying out of range there.
Szczepaniak misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Flores on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flores looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Szczepaniak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczepaniak misses with a body shot.
Flores was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Szczepaniak.
Flores misses with a wild body shot.
Szczepaniak ducks under a wild hook from Flores.
Szczepaniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores throws a lazy right hand but Szczepaniak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczepaniak, right into the meat.
Szczepaniak slips under a jab from Flores.
Flores moves out of range as Szczepaniak strikes.
Flores is looking to counter punch.
Szczepaniak with a hook.
Szczepaniak connects with the punch.
Szczepaniak punishes Flores's body with a nice straight punch.
Szczepaniak looks to land a right hand but Flores moved out of range.
Szczepaniak misses with an uppercut
and Flores connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flores lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Szczepaniak lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flores is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Szczepaniak.
Szczepaniak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flores, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores tries a body shot but Szczepaniak blocks it.
Flores makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Szczepaniak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flores's defenses.
Flores blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Szczepaniak 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.
Flores avoids a wild elbow strike from Szczepaniak.
Szczepaniak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szczepaniak breaks from the clinch.
Flores uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szczepaniak.
Flores scores with a head kick.
Szczepaniak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Szczepaniak.
Flores is looking to counter with a body kick.
Szczepaniak avoids the head kick by Flores.
Flores stuns Szczepaniak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flores scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczepaniak connects with an inside leg kick.
Flores misses with a looping left.
Flores steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szczepaniak.
Flores throws a jab but it's blocked by Szczepaniak.
Flores tries to keep at a distance but Szczepaniak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Szczepaniak prevents a body shot from Flores.
Flores blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szczepaniak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Flores works Szczepaniak's body with a nice hook.
Flores avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flores blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Szczepaniak - just one landing.
Szczepaniak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flores sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczepaniak lands a right hook to the body.
Flores slips under a jab from Szczepaniak.
Szczepaniak misses with a looping left.
Flores jabs Szczepaniak to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczepaniak jabs Flores to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flores uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Szczepaniak.
Flores walks into a jab.
Flores throws a head kick that misses
and Szczepaniak counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Flores swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szczepaniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flores misses with a wild body shot.
Flores throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Szczepaniak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Szczepaniak 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.
Szczepaniak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flores.
Good standup being displayed there by Szczepaniak as he connects with a hook.
Szczepaniak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Flores scores with a three punch combo!
Flores 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.
Szczepaniak tries to clinch but Flores moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczepaniak. Flores does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szczepaniak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Szczepaniak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flores.
Flores misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flores throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Szczepaniak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flores throws a sloppy head kick and Szczepaniak moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szczepaniak lands a nice looking body shot.
Szczepaniak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Szczepaniak stuns Flores with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krzysztof Szczepaniak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Flores, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flores with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Szczepaniak darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Szczepaniak digs a good hook to Flores's body.
Szczepaniak thuds a left hand into Flores's body.
Szczepaniak staying out of range there.
Flores slips a jab from Szczepaniak.
A lazy left from Flores finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Szczepaniak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flores misses with a lunging right hand
and Szczepaniak counters with a straight right hand.
Flores uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Szczepaniak.
Nice shot lands for Flores.
Flores ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flores slips under a jab.
Flores jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Szczepaniak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flores feints a jab promting Szczepaniak to slip. Flores then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Szczepaniak slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Szczepaniak looks to clinch
and Flores counters with a crisp right hand that drops Szczepaniak! Flores lets Szczepaniak back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Szczepaniak moves out of range of the strikes.
Flores lands a big right hand that sends Szczepaniak crashing to the mat! Flores stays standing though and waves Szczepaniak back to his feet!
Szczepaniak is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczepaniak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Flores on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Szczepaniak is still on wobbly legs! Can Flores finish him?
Szczepaniak misses with a right hand
and Flores counters with a big right hand! Oh Szczepaniak is in trouble here! Flores follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Flores!
After winning the bout, Rafael Flores 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romero comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
36 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero lands with a cross.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Romero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Hunt swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Hunt thumps Romero with a low kick.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hunt!
Romero fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Romero doesn't seem bothered though.
Romero shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Romero connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Romero working over Hunt with some ground and pound. Hunt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Romero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Romero is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Romero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hunt wants to control but Romero is keeping busy.
Romero prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hunt is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Romero connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt is trying to hold Romero in close to prevent damage but Romero has managed to pass into half guard.
Romero prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Romero throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt is looking to control Romero's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hunt avoid being mounted?
Romero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hunt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hunt is trying is best to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to control but Romero is keeping busy.
Hunt tries to roll over but Romero keeps him under control.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Romero throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hunt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Romero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Romero slips nicely into half guard.
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 Hector Romero will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Romero.
Romero dives in for a single leg takedown but Hunt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romero.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hunt is out of range and Romero settles back down.
Romero throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Romero scores with a shot to the body.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romero, right into the meat.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero misses with a left hand
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunt controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard.
Romero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Romero is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romero landing some decent shots from guard.
Romero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romero trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hunt wants to stand but Romero is controlling the position.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Hunt has wrist control.
Romero looking to pass the guard.
Hunt controls Romero momentarily but Romero frees himself.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Romero isn't so interested in that idea.
Romero scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt trying to control the position here.
Romero throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throwing strikes from guard but Hunt blocks nicely.
Romero throwing strikes but missing.
Romero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Romero wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Romero is in close to Hunt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt wants to stand and escape but Romero is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Romero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Romero stands up over Hunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Romero postures up and lands a big shot to Hunt's brow.
Romero is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Romero is one step ahead there.
Hunt is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Romero presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Romero dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Romero wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Romero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Romero fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Romero gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt stalling.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero connects with a crisp jab.
Romero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt ducks right into an uppercut from Romero.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hunt slips a straight right by Romero.
Romero backing away here, and Hunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Romero swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Romero throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Romero cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Romero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hector Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
Romero misses with a right hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hector Romero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Romero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romero has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Romero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Hunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romero 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.
Romero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hunt did well to prevent Romero getting side control.
Hunt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romero is working away from the top position though.
Hunt keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romero is nestled in close to Hunt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Romero with the ground and pound but Hunt uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Romero postures up in Hunt's guard and throws a big left but Hunt blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Romero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Phol Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Romero got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hunt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romero has managed to get both his arms back between Hunt's legs - danger averted.
Hunt 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.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Romero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
It looks like Romero has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hunt avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Romero with a body shot.
Romero lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Romero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Romero!
A very excited looking Hector Romero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Phol Hunt spoke after the fight, saying 'vittu'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bronson Steam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Guk (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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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bronson Steam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Jong Guk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jong Guk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steam is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Steam takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Steam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steam throws a head kick that misses.
Jong Guk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Steam misses.
Steam misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steam. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the head.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Steam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jong Guk wants to counter with a clinch but Steam pushes him away.
Steam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steam throws a poor cross that misses
and Jong Guk counters with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Steam saw that one coming.
Steam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Steam down.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick from Steam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Steam moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Steam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steam is looking to counter punch.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Steam's front leg but catches the back leg as Steam tries to avoid it.
Jong Guk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steam is out of range.
Jong Guk throws out a leg kick but Steam moves out of range and Jong Guk only half commits.
Steam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jong Guk scores with a body shot.
Steam throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk punishes Steam's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk blocks a head kick by Steam.
Jong Guk is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick by Steam misses
and Jong Guk counters with a thumping low kick.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steam is looking to wear down Jong Guk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steam. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Jong Guk as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk connects with a looping right hand.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Steam down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk connects with a looping right hand.
Jong Guk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk sizes up Steam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steam throws a solid leg kick but Jong Guk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steam.
Jong Guk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A low kick from Steam is predictable there
and Jong Guk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steam moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Steam off balance momentarily.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steam throws a lazy head kick
and Jong Guk counters by moving into the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steam.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steam.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steam had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Steam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steam down.
Steam throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Steam throws a looping overhand right but Jong Guk ducks down to avoid it.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steam.
Steam feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Steam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steam.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steam checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Jong Guk misses
enabling Steam to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Kim Jong Guk has been cut.
Steam avoids a kick to the body.
Jong Guk with a jab.
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Steam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Steam down with leg kicks.
Steam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Jong Guk. Beautiful body shot.
Steam moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jong Guk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jong Guk punishes Steam's body with a nice straight punch.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Steam avoids it easily.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Steam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Steam.
Steam misses with a shot to the body
and Jong Guk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steam.
Jong Guk keeps control of Steam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Steam.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Steam scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Jong Guk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steam.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steam!
Steam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steam throws a front kick that sends Jong Guk stumbling back into the cage.
Steam lands a nice shot that snaps Jong Guk's head back.
Steam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Guk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steam.
Steam throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jong Guk counters with a solid body kick.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steam 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.
Steam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jong Guk doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Steam's ribcage but misses.
Steam looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jong Guk throws out a loose jab but Steam uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jong Guk thuds his right hand into Steam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
It looked like Steam was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws out a powerful jab.
Jong Guk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk throws a wild body kick that Steam sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk thows a leg kick but Steam checks it
and Steam counters with a three punch combo that has Jong Guk backing up. Jong Guk nods at Steam to acknowledge the strikes.
Jong Guk is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Steam throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Jong Guk is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bronson Steam!
Bronson Steam retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Bronson Steam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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