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FSF 15: Lost PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ibragim Ibragimov (ranked 7979 p4p, 751 weight class) and Leszek Sobota (ranked 3784 p4p, 489 weight class). Leszek Sobota has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ibragim Ibragimov's chin.
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172 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ibragim Ibragimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leszek Sobota!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Sobota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sobota.
Sobota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sobota cracks Ibragimov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ibragimov falls to his knees and Sobota doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leszek Sobota!
Leszek Sobota spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between This Guy (ranked 5237 p4p, 550 weight class) and Max Bear (ranked 4869 p4p, 518 weight class). Max Bear is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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245 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, This Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 38 - 1, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bear scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bear goes for a double leg but Guy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Guy continues to drive forward.
Bear looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bear shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guy defends it nicely.
Bear dives in for a single leg takedown but Guy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This Guy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Bear.
Bear looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bear shoots in but Guy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guy counters with a one-two to the body.
Guy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guy breaks the clinch.
Bear pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Guy looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Guy. Those never looked like landing.
Bear misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bear fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bear looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bear feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Guy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Guy can't keep his opponent in guard - Bear advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy trying to control here.
Bear trying to pass the guard but Guy defending well.
Bear wants to control but Guy is keeping him busy.
Bear sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guy defending well though.
Bear misses with a head shot. Guy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bear slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bear has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Guy working to try and regain half guard.
Bear punching from mount but Guy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear avoids the attempt from Guy to control.
Bear lands a big shot there that rocks Guy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bear scoring with strikes but Guy is staying in there.
Bear looking to finish with strikes here!
Bear throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bear throws some wild stikes that Guy manages to avoid easily.
Guy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bear working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Guy is rocked!
Bear looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Guy covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Bear!
Our winner, Max Bear, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Conlon (ranked 2702 p4p, 366 weight class) and Harry Sachz (ranked 4295 p4p, 536 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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32
210 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Conlon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Sachz!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sachz enables Conlon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sachz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sachz is pulling down on Conlon's head. It's preventing any offense from Conlon, at least for the moment.
Conlon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Conlon is looking to work some ground and pound but Sachz has wrist control.
Sachz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sachz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conlon.
Sachz looking for a sweep. Not yet Sachz, not yet.
Conlon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sachz is trying to keep Conlon in close.
Sachz looking for a sweep. Not yet Sachz, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlon has gone for a leg lock! Sachz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Conlon's guard.
Sachz content to stall in guard here.
Conlon keeping moving, preventing Sachz from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon is looking for a triangle but Sachz pushes his legs off easily.
Sachz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conlon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sachz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Conlon keeping full guard, as Sachz tries to pass.
Sachz wants to control from the top but Conlon keeps moving.
Sachz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sachz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Conlon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sachz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sachz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sachz trying to control the position from guard on top but Conlon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sachz works over Conlon with some ground and pound from guard.
Sachz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sachz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sachz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conlon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sachz has managed to get both his arms back between Conlon's legs - danger averted.
Sachz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Conlon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conlon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sachz is aware though and is defending well.
Sachz working some strikes from top position.
Conlon keeping moving, preventing Sachz from controlling successfully.
Sachz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Conlon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Conlon has his foot on Sachz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sachz works his way back into a safe position though.
Sachz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sachz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Conlon has momentary wrist control but Sachz slips an elbow through the middle.
Sachz connects with a couple of short punches.
Sachz tries to free his leg and advance position but Conlon is retaining full guard.
Sachz is working Conlon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sachz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sachz with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachz forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sachz trying to control from half guard but Conlon is working away.
Sachz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Conlon actively working from the bottom here.
Conlon looking for subs from the bottom but Sachz mounts him!
Sachz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sachz loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Conlon scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sachz land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sachz stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Sachz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Romanov (ranked 2317 p4p, 321 weight class) and Kieko Lynn (ranked 3221 p4p, 431 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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45
212 lbs
38 - 22 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Romanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kieko Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lynn back to the cage. Romanov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Romanov cracks Lynn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lynn throws a head kick but Romanov moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Romanov.
Lynn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lynn catches Romanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Romanov checks a leg kick.
Lynn clobbers Romanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Romanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lynn throws a body shot but no joy.
Romanov throws a hook to the side of Lynn's head but Lynn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynn throws a jab when Romanov was well out of range.
Lynn blocks a head kick by Romanov.
A lazy left from Romanov finds it's target.
Lynn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanov throws out the jab.
And Lynn tries to counter it with a takedown but Romanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lynn throws a front kick that sends Romanov stumbling back into the cage.
Lynn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Romanov's sensitive parts.
Lynn swings for the body but Romanov moves out of range.
Romanov wants to slow Lynn down by chopping away at his legs.
Lynn flicks out a counter leg kick but Romanov steps away.
Romanov lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lynn misses.
Romanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lynn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lynn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lynn is looking to chop away at Romanov's legs.
Romanov looks to throw the jab but Lynn is out of range.
Lynn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynn scores with a jab. Romanov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lynn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanov.
Romanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lynn pushes Romanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynn working aggressively here.
Lynn misses with a punch on the inside.
Romanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn throws a leg kick but Romanov moved away.
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Lynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynn throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lynn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Lynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Romanov sets himself, and Lynn steps forward looking for the clinch! Romanov avoids it this time.
A jab from Lynn finds it's way through Romanov's defenses.
Lynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Lynn misses.
Romanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Romanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynn throws the kick towards the body but Romanov avoids it.
Romanov misses with a straight right.
Romanov misses with a double jab.
Lynn ducks under a wild hook from Romanov.
Romanov throws a shot from downtown. Lynn moves away and avoids it.
Lynn looks for the body kick but Romanov saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Lynn as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Lynn.
Lynn scores with a hook.
Romanov misses with a hook. Lynn ducked under it nicely.
Lynn looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lynn misses the target.
Romanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some bone on bone action there as Romanov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Romanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Romanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lynn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romanov.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynn. That's going to slow Romanov down.
Romanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynn.
Romanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romanov throws a good cross that connects.
Romanov throws a one two combo.
It looks like Kieko Lynn has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Romanov blocks the leg kick.
Lynn looks to land a body kick but Romanov moved away.
Romanov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lynn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Lynn swings for the body but Romanov moves out of range.
Lynn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynn tries to move into range but Romanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Romanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynn lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Romanov.
Romanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lynn tries to counter with a clinch but Romanov shakes him off and moves away.
Lynn misses with a body shot
and Romanov counters with a straight right hand.
Lynn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynn throws a lazy right hand but Romanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lynn tries a head kick but it misses.
Romanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romanov connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexandr Romanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lynn slips under a jab.
Alexandr Romanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Romanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Romanov misses with a few strikes there.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Romanov misses with a hook.
Lynn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romanov sets himself, and Lynn steps forward looking for the clinch! Romanov avoids it this time.
Romanov throws a combination. Lynn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Romanov scores with a three punch combo!
Lynn scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lynn 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.
Romanov throws a looping overhand right but Lynn ducks down to avoid it.
Romanov throws an overhand right that lands on Lynn's shoulder, as Lynn tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Romanov. Those never looked like landing.
Romanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov throws a combination that misses
and Lynn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lynn works the jab nicely.
Lynn throws a body shot but no joy.
Lynn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romanov.
Lynn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lynn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romanov.
Lynn wants to slow Romanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Romanov is looking to counter punch.
Lynn scores with a punch to the head.
Lynn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lynn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lynn can pounce on him.
Lynn takes a swing at Romanov's ribcage but misses.
Lynn throws a hook to the side of Romanov's head but Romanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romanov's calf.
Lynn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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!
Lynn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Romanov in his tracks.
Romanov loads up on a big right hand but Lynn slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Romanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynn flicks out a counter leg kick but Romanov steps away.
Romanov misses with a double jab.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romanov misses with the combination.
Romanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lynn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lynn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Romanov dips to his left and cracks Lynn with an uppercut!
Alexandr Romanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Romanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lynn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romanov tries to bum rush Lynn with a series of wild strikes but Lynn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lynn lands a right hook to the body.
Lynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanov moves away.
Romanov throwing a counter right hand but Lynn manages to avoid it.
Lynn thuds his shin into the meat of Romanov's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanov misses with a hook
and Lynn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lynn moves into range and connects with a jab.
A punch combination from Romanov misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynn throws a front kick that sends Romanov stumbling back into the cage.
Romanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Romanov throws a solid leg kick but Lynn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Romanov.
Romanov misses with the combination.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynn.
Romanov throws a hook but Lynn blocks it.
Lynn misses the shot to the body.
Romanov avoids the head kick by Lynn.
Lynn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov throws a right hand that misses
and Lynn counters with a takedown into side control.
Romanov throws Lynn to one side and escapes!
Romanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanov moves out of range as Lynn throws a body kick.
Romanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lynn lands a head kick. Romanov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Romanov is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynn. Romanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Romanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lynn connects with a body shot that sends Romanov's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Lynn.
Romanov lands a nice shot that snaps Lynn's head back.
Romanov seems to have got his legs back now.
Romanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lynn.
Lynn misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Lynn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Romanov finds it's way through Lynn's defenses.
Romanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lynn ducks under a wild hook from Romanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kieko Lynn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lynn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Romanov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romanov.
Romanov lands a two punch combo.
Lynn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romanov slips under a jab from Lynn.
Romanov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lynn checks it well.
A jab from Lynn finds it's way through Romanov's defenses.
Lynn misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Romanov.
Lynn tries to work over Romanov's front leg with a kick but Romanov checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Romanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Romanov throws a series of strikes that have Lynn backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romanov throws a nice looking combination but Lynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynn misses with a head kick.
Romanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lynn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Romanov. Romanov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn lands a right hook to the body.
Lynn scores with a body shot.
Lynn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romanov throws a series of strikes that have Lynn backpedaling.
Romanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lynn's sensitive parts.
Lynn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Romanov is out of range and Lynn settles back down.
Romanov moves away from the strike by Lynn.
It looked like Romanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romanov looks to land a combination but Lynn avoids it well.
Lynn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Romanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lynns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romanov checks a leg kick.
Romanov is looking to counter punch.
Romanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lynn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lynn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Romanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Lynn throws a looping overhand right but Romanov ducks down to avoid it.
Romanov scores with a jab. Lynn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn scores with a jab to the head.
Lynn scores with a sloppy right hand. Romanov should have avoided that one.
Romanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lynn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Romanov appears to be looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lynn.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanov misses the target.
Romanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynn.
A shot to the liver by Lynn. Beautiful body shot.
Lynn misses with a hook. Romanov ducked under it nicely.
Romanov blocks a head kick by Lynn.
Romanov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Romanov misses its intended target.
Romanov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romanov lands a nice shot that snaps Lynn's head back.
Lynn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lynn blocks a leg kick.
Romanov throws a leg kick which misses Lynn's front leg but catches the back leg as Lynn tries to avoid it.
Romanov misses with a looping left.
Lynn feints the counter takedown.
Lynn connects with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lynn.
A right-left combo lands from Romanov.
Romanov misses with a wild body shot.
Romanov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lynn throws a hook but Romanov blocks it.
The fighters circling - Lynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lynn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lynn's sensitive parts.
Lynn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanov scores with a one two! Lynn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn lands the left hand.
Lynn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romanov misses with a hook. Lynn ducked under it nicely.
Lynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynn.
It looked like Romanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lynn throws a body punch but Romanov moves out of range.
Lynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Romanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romanov stalks Lynn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lynn's face. Lynn staggers backwards, shaken.
Lynn throws a chopping leg kick but Romanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lynn throws a sloppy head kick and Romanov moves out of range easily.
Romanov throwing a counter right hand but Lynn manages to avoid it.
Lynn throws a wild body kick that Romanov sees coming a mile off.
Lynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Lynn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Lynn.
Lynn lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kieko Lynn just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn'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.
Romanov walks into a jab.
Romanov throws a right and a left that Lynn avoids nicely.
Romanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lynn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Romanov looks to land a right hand but Lynn moved out of range.
Romanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynn pushes Romanov away with a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lynn. Romanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Romanov misses the target.
Lynn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Romanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lynn misses with a leg kick
and Romanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Romanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lynn misses with a body shot.
Lynn scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynn. That's going to slow Romanov down.
Romanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lynn to score with a decent uppercut.
Lynn misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov moves away from the strike by Lynn.
Romanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynn.
Lynn throws a big shot that misses.
Romanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lynn looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
Romanov slips under a jab from Lynn.
Romanov throws an overhand right that lands on Lynn's shoulder, as Lynn tries to avoid the shot.
Lynn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Romanov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Romanov throws a right hand that Lynn ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynn also avoids with ease.
Lynn lands the left hand.
Romanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lynn misses with a jab to the body
and Lynn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn looks to score with a jab to the body but Romanov is just out of range.
As Lynn looks to move away, Romanov throws a big counter combo but Lynn just gets out of the way.
Lynn throws a body shot but no joy.
Romanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lynn drives through and clinches with Romanov against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lynn.
Romanov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lynn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lynn tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Lynn lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lynn.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lynn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lynn prevents Romanov from breaking the clinch.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Lynn lands a right hand.
Lynn throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanov.
Lynn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romanov prevents a body shot from Lynn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lynn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lynn misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov prevents a body shot from Lynn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynn.
Romanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynn lands with a left to the head.
Lynn misses with a punch on the inside.
Romanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lynn has him pressed against the cage.
Lynn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lynn lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Romanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieko Lynn dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kieko Lynn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lynn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lynn connects with a leg kick. Romanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Romanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romanov throws a series of punches but Lynn avoids them all with ease.
Lynn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lynn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lynn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Romanov.
Lynn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lynn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynn cracks Romanov with an open hand slap.
Lynn looks to land a body kick but Romanov moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Lynn as he connects with a hook.
Romanov lands a high kick!
Romanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lynn lands a slapping body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lynn cracks Romanov with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lynn.
Lynn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Romanov misses with a two punch combination.
Lynn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lynn digs a good hook to Romanov's body.
Romanov scores with the left hand. Lynn knows he should have avoided that one.
Lynn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynn.
Romanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Romanov throws a leg kick but Lynn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lynn.
Romanov sets himself, and Lynn steps forward looking for the clinch! Romanov avoids it this time.
Romanov throws a right hand that Lynn ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynn also avoids with ease.
Romanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Romanov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Romanov checks a low kick from Lynn.
Romanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynn lands a nice hook to Romanov's body. Romanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lynn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Romanov throws a hook but Lynn blocks it.
Romanov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lynn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Romanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lynn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn seems to be looking for submissions.
Romanov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Lynn wants to work for an arm triangle but Romanov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lynn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn prevents Romanov from standing back up.
Lynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lynn is controlling the pace.
Alexandr Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lynn is looking for a kimura but Romanov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lynn to get the leverage.
Lynn trying to control from Romanov's half guard. Romanov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Romanov has his foot on Lynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynn works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieko Lynn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lynn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieko Lynn!
Kieko Lynn is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Kieko Lynn, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Orban (ranked 1629 p4p, 47 weight class) and Dan Pask (ranked 3301 p4p, 109 weight class). Pask is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 16 Tons. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dan Pask enters the cage!
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300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viktor Orban!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Pask!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pask fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orban looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Orban throws a front kick that sends Pask stumbling back into the cage.
Pask dives in and grabs Orban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orban pushes down on Pask's head and hops out.
Pask throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orban's waist but Orban gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pask off to one side.
Viktor Orban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Pask.
Pask dives in for a single leg takedown but Orban sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Orban lands with a nice body kick.
Pask looks winded!
Pask chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orban can pounce on him.
Pask takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orban thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pask if he has to take too many more of those.
Orban buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Orban.
Orban cracks the inside of Pask's front leg.
Orban thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pask if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orban lands with a kick to the ribs.
Orban scores with a head kick. Pask tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Dan Pask has been cut.
Pask takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orban lands a nice looking body kick.
Orban lands a big head kick that sends Pask tumbling to the mat! Orban takes a step backwards and waves Pask back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pask is rocked!
Orban scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pask is still on wobbly legs! Can Orban finish him?
Orban throws a leg kick which misses Pask's front leg but catches the back leg as Pask tries to avoid it.
Pask shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orban defends it nicely.
Pask seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orban scores with a leg kick.
Dan Pask seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pask will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pask has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Orban.
Orban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pask has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Orban.
Orban lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pask's sensitive parts.
Orban lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orban connects with a solid leg kick.
Orban clinches.
Orban just leaning against Pask, taking a breather.
Orban pushes off an throws an elbow but Pask leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Orban lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orban.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Orban.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orban lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Orban lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orban lands an elbow just above Pask 's eye.
Orban pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Pask! Orban unloads with more strikes and Pask sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Orban!
Viktor Orban retains his super heavyweight title!
Viktor Orban seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Djin Kvasir (ranked 2484 p4p, 348 weight class) and Troy Manning (ranked 2540 p4p, 354 weight class). Kvasir comes into the arena with Nightmare blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
12 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Djin Kvasir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Troy Manning!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Kvasir was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Troy Manning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Manning, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kvasir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kvasir shoots in but no luck this time.
Manning lands a slapping body shot.
Manning misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kvasir misses the target.
Manning takes a swing at Kvasir's ribcage but misses.
Kvasir shoots in but Manning avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manning lands a really nice looking cross but Kvasir seems unphased.
Manning swings for the body but Kvasir moves out of range.
Kvasir went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kvasir misses with a takedown attempt
and Manning counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djin Kvasir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning lunges at Kvasir with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kvasir's hand.
Manning lands a body shot.
Manning shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kvasir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kvasir shoots for a takedown but Manning saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manning throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kvasir thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kvasir takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manning scores with a body shot.
Kvasir shoots in for a double leg but Manning sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Manning throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kvasir on the side of the head.
Manning is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Manning throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kvasir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manning fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kvasir on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kvasir back to the cage. Manning follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Djin Kvasir has been cut.
Manning throws out a powerful jab.
Manning swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kvasir throws a counter high kick but Manning was just alert enough to avoid it.
Manning is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kvasir rather than just go for the knockout.
Kvasir drops his hands momentarily and Manning takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manning throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kvasir is looking to counter with head kicks.
Kvasir shoots and misses
and Manning counters with a stiff right hand.
Kvasir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kvasir is rocked!
Manning finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Troy Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvasir tries for a takedown but Manning circles away easily
enabling Manning to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Kvasir is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvasir walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Kvasir limp body while Manning jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Manning!
In defeat, Djin Kvasir stepped up to the mic, saying 'next time is the time'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Zigaman (ranked 986 p4p, 115 weight class) and Ray Roberts (ranked 2527 p4p, 296 weight class). Zigaman comes to the cage accompanied by Cameo - Word Up!. Roberts has chosen Wild Boy as his entrance music. Ray Roberts will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nova Zigaman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Roberts!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts lands a big right hand that sends Zigaman crashing to the mat! Roberts stays standing though and waves Zigaman back to his feet!
It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.
Roberts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zigaman counters with a stiff right hand.
Roberts gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zigaman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Zigaman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zigaman chips away with some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Roberts has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Roberts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zigaman looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Zigaman.
Zigaman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zigaman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman is looking for a triangle here but Roberts uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Roberts decides to stand back up. Roberts steps back and let's Zigaman get back to his feet.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Zigaman saw that one coming.
Roberts throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts misses with a right hand
letting Zigaman counter with a right hand.
Roberts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zigaman thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Roberts throws a big shot that misses.
Zigaman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zigaman walks into a stiff left hand from Roberts.
Roberts missing with a left hand there. Zigaman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zigaman half committed to a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zigaman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zigaman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zigaman attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Roberts misses.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts misses with a right hand
and Zigaman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zigaman avoids the head kick by Roberts.
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zigaman feints and then cracks Roberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roberts down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zigaman.
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Zigaman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand
and Zigaman counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Zigaman - just one landing.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ray Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Zigaman.
Roberts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses
and Zigaman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zigaman lands with an uppercut that bounces Roberts off the cage and back into range.
Zigaman blocks a jab.
A jab from Zigaman finds it's way through Roberts's defenses.
Zigaman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Roberts struggling a bit here.
Zigaman lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zigaman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Zigaman looking to control but instead Roberts has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Roberts is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Roberts wants to control but Zigaman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zigaman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roberts does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zigaman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zigaman drops an elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Zigaman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zigaman is looking to advance position but Roberts won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zigaman lands strikes from half guard.
Zigaman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roberts preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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 Nova Zigaman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nova Zigaman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zigaman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zigaman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roberts bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Zigaman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman landing a few strikes.
Zigaman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Roberts has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zigaman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zigaman looks up at the clock and then as Roberts takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zigaman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman controls the position.
Roberts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zigaman working the ground and pound.
Zigaman landing strikes.
Roberts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zigaman winds up and cracks Roberts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zigaman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roberts trying to hold on to Zigaman's head to control him but Zigaman postures up.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Zigaman has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zigaman blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Zigaman connects with a solid leg kick.
Zigaman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zigaman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zigaman lands with an uppercut that bounces Roberts off the cage and back into range.
Zigaman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to avoid it but Zigaman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roberts to the ground. Roberts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts throws a head kick but Zigaman moves out of range.
Zigaman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zigaman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.
Zigaman loads up on a big right hand but Roberts slips the punch.
Roberts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roberts throws the left hand but Zigaman avoids the punch easily.
Zigaman lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
Zigaman attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zigaman.
Zigaman swings for the body but Roberts moves out of range.
Zigaman defending well as Roberts loads up on a big left hand.
Zigaman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zigaman connects with a single shot there.
Nova Zigaman is winning the standup battle so far.
Zigaman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roberts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts swings widly with a right hand
and Zigaman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zigaman scores with a hook.
Roberts wants to clinch but Zigaman slips to the side
and Zigaman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.
Zigaman lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Zigaman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roberts might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Zigaman blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zigaman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Zigaman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zigaman scores with a hook.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Zigaman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roberts loads up on a big right hand but Zigaman slips the punch.
Roberts throws a jab when Zigaman was well out of range.
Roberts moves in looking to clinch but Zigaman pushes him off.
Ray Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zigaman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Roberts checks it well.
Zigaman slips under a jab.
Zigaman attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Zigaman moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Zigaman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nova Zigaman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zigaman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Zigaman blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Zigaman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zigaman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zigaman connects with a nice looking jab.
Roberts misses with a hook. Zigaman ducked under it nicely.
Roberts looks to throw the jab but Zigaman is out of range.
Zigaman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roberts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roberts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses
and Zigaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roberts to the mat! Roberts manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zigaman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roberts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zigaman wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is adopting a defensive guard.
Zigaman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zigaman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roberts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zigaman has Roberts in his guard.
Zigaman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zigaman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control but Zigaman is working from the bottom.
Zigaman controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.
Zigaman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Zigaman is keeping the position.
Zigaman looking for subs off his back but Roberts has passed one foot through into half guard.
Zigaman wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is controlling the pace.
Zigaman wants to sweep but Roberts has passed to side control!
Roberts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zigaman is looking for a sweep.
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.
Zigaman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roberts's best efforts.
Nova Zigaman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Roberts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roberts is trying to control. Zigaman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zigaman is looking to improve his position.
Zigaman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Zigaman.
Roberts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nova Zigaman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Nova Zigaman'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.
Roberts throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roberts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand
letting Zigaman counter with a right hand.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Zigaman misses the target.
Zigaman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberts.
Zigaman goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
Roberts swings widly with a right hand
and Zigaman counters with a one-two to the body.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zigaman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zigaman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roberts as he avoids it easily.
Roberts is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zigaman looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts lands with an uppercut that bounces Zigaman off the cage and back into range.
Zigaman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roberts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zigaman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zigaman.
Zigaman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roberts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zigaman counters with a right hand to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roberts.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zigaman misses with a few strikes there.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Zigaman ducks down to avoid it.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roberts throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zigaman scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab lands there for Zigaman.
Zigaman slips a jab from Roberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zigaman scores with a nice strike.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberts is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fighters circling - Roberts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zigaman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
A counter left hand to the body from Zigaman misses its target.
Zigaman misses with a body shot.
Zigaman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zigaman winds up and cracks Roberts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roberts trying to control from the bottom.
Zigaman working Roberts over with strikes.
Roberts on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zigaman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zigaman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roberts wants to control but Zigaman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roberts tries to roll over but Zigaman keeps him under control.
Zigaman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Well, if Zigaman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zigaman lands strikes from half guard.
Zigaman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zigaman wants to take a breather but Roberts is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zigaman works his way into side control.
Zigaman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Roberts down.
Roberts tries to escape but Zigaman is in control.
Roberts is trying to improve his position.
Zigaman wants to control but Roberts is keeping him busy.
Zigaman is putting a hurting on Roberts here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Zigaman had his way with Ray Roberts in that round.
The cut man is working on Nova Zigaman's cut.
That's time! Zigaman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zigaman shoots in and gets a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Roberts wriggles free and stands up.
Zigaman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Zigaman misses with a body shot.
Roberts throws a jab but it's blocked by Zigaman.
Zigaman scores with a punch to the head.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses
and Zigaman counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts darts in and clinches Zigaman up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts lands an overhand right.
Roberts tries to clinch but Zigaman is having none of it.
Zigaman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Zigaman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Roberts.
A big right from Roberts misses.
Zigaman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Roberts sprawls and moves away.
Zigaman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Roberts misses.
Roberts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zigaman counters with a nice body kick.
Zigaman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Zigaman cracks a nice hook into Roberts's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
Roberts missing with a left hand there. Zigaman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Zigaman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roberts wants to clinch
and Zigaman counters with a good low kick that Roberts was not able to check.
Zigaman moves out of range as Roberts strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberts misses the target.
Zigaman attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zigaman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zigaman showed some decent athleticism there.
Roberts kicks Zigaman off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zigaman.
Zigaman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Roberts slips a jab and a cross from Zigaman.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Zigaman ducks down to avoid it.
Zigaman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Zigaman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaman misses with a left hand
and Roberts counters with a straight right hand.
Ray Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Zigaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand
and Zigaman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberts drops his hands momentarily and Zigaman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zigaman works the jab nicely.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Zigaman moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Roberts misses.
Zigaman shoots in but Roberts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roberts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Zigaman moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
Roberts is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zigaman.
A slow jab from Roberts misses its intended target.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Zigaman circles away.
Roberts moves to clinch but Zigaman breaks away
and Zigaman counters with a single leg into guard. Roberts didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zigaman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zigaman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zigaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zigaman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zigaman landing with the ground and pound.
Zigaman scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Roberts.
I think Zigaman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nova Zigaman!
Nova Zigaman retains his heavyweight title!
Nova Zigaman took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm the champ. I'm the greatest. Yo' listen Junior... don't ever think you can compete with the freakzilla again. Whilst you're there, send you wife my way and I'll show her just how bombastic the zig-man is. Imagine being named after a piece of sh*t computer character. Mortal Kombat... I don't thin'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Halo (ranked 918 p4p, 145 weight class) and Joe Risley (ranked 2653 p4p, 362 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Halo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Risley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Risley.
Risley misses the shot to the body.
Risley misses with a body shot.
Risley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Risley swivels and escapes.
Halo misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo throws a combination. Risley tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halo.
Halo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Risley but Risley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Risley closes the distance and clinches.
Risley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halo.
Halo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to drag Risley to the mat but Risley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Halo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Risley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Risley is quick to defend against it.
Halo throws a one two combo.
Halo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo throws a lazy head kick
so Risley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Risley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Risley passes Halo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halo moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Risley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley looking to pass the guard.
Halo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Risley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halo wants to improve his position but instead Risley has moved into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Risley pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Risley 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.
Risley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Risley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo goes for a double leg but Risley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Risley continues to drive forward.
Arthur Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Risley avoids the head kick by Halo.
Risley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Halo counters with a single leg into guard. Risley didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Risley is retaining full guard.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Risley seems keen to control Halo's posture.
Halo postures up and lands a big shot to Risley's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Risley is retaining full guard.
Risley pulls Halo in close to prevent any damage.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Risley is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Risley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halo's guard.
Risley controlling from the top position.
Halo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Risley kicks off Halo and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo shoots for a double leg takedown but Risley sprawls well. He's pushed Halo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And Risley tries to counter it with a takedown but Halo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Risley as Halo shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Halo.
Arthur Halo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Halo coming out on top.
No luck for Halo with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Risley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo takes a swing at Risley's ribcage but misses.
And Risley tries to counter it with a takedown but Halo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halo.
Halo darts in looking for a takedown but Risley gets double underhooks and turns Halo into the cage.
Risley wants to counter with a clinch but Halo pushes him away.
Risley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Risley wants to take a breather but Halo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Risley slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Risley has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Risley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Halo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Risley circles away.
Risley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Risley sizes up Halo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Halo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Risley counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Risley moves away.
Halo goes for a double leg but Risley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Risley continues to drive forward.
Risley feints the counter takedown.
Risley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley takes a little break here. Halo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Risley trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Risley is working Halo over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Risley.
Risley throws a strike aimed at the side of Halo's head but Halo avoids it well.
Risley wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo regains half guard, as Risley was trying to land strikes.
Risley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Halo is staying active underneath Risley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Risley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Risley wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Risley clinches with his opponent.
Halo has Risley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Risley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Halo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Halo wants a takedown but no success here.
Halo has Risley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Halo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Risley tumbling to the mat - Halo dives into Risley's guard.
Risley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Halo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risley manages to break the clinch.
Risley throws a head kick that misses.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Risley is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Halo or perhaps it was just good defense by Risley, which made it look bad.
Risley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Risley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Halo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Risley looks to land a combination but Halo avoids it well.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown but Risley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Risley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Risley really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Halo gets the takedown into side control.
Risley manages to get back to half guard.
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Risley trying to control but Halo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risley is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
Risley is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Risley!
Risley 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.
Risley tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Risley prevents Halo from taking his back.
Risley manages to control the position for a moment.
Halo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Halo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Risley can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley can't escape the position.
Halo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Halo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Risley regains half guard.
Halo is thwarting Risley's attempts to control the position.
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Risley is looking to improve his position.
Risley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Risley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Risley is keeping the position.
Risley wants to stand up but Halo is controlling him.
Risley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Risley pulls Halo in to control the position.
Risley is looking to stand up but Halo isn't so interested in that idea.
Risley keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Risley wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Risley wants to stand and escape but Halo is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Halo shoots in and drives through. Risley sprawls well.
Risley throws a right hand that Halo ducks under and follows up with a left that Halo also avoids with ease.
Risley throws a sloppy head kick and Halo moves out of range easily.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Risley is quick to defend against it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown. Risley tries to sprawl out of it but Halo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Risley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Risley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Halo had his way with Joe Risley in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Halo throws a head kick but Risley moves out of range.
Risley tries to counter with a clinch but Halo shakes him off and moves away.
Halo shoots in for a double leg but Risley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Halo shoots for a double leg takedown but Risley sprawls well. He's pushed Halo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halo tries for a takedown but Risley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Risley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Risley slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Risley feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Risley is pressed up against the cage. Halo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Risley down to the mat. Risley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Risley throws a nice looking combination but Halo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Risley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Risley wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Risley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the body from Halo misses
and Risley counters by clinching up.
Risley stalls.
Risley gets underhooks to prevent Halo's takedown attempt.
Halo wants to take the fight to the mat but Risley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Risley dodges the punch combination from Halo.
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Risley finds it's way round the side to connect with Halo's head.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo missing with a left hand there. Risley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Risley feints the counter takedown.
Risley throws a combination. Halo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Halo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Risley pinned against the cage. Risley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Risley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Halo defends it well.
Risley tries a head kick but it misses.
Risley slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Risley throws a big counter head kick but Halo avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Risley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Risley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arthur Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halo takes one to the chin there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Risley circles away.
Risley with the counter takedown but Halo avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Risley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Risley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Risley!
Joe Risley is the new welterweight champion!
Joe Risley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Arthur Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'No big deal. I'll go back to training now. '.
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