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Aspire 89: Tsoko v DeNeville PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jones Mfer (ranked 1147 p4p, 172 weight class) and Rudy Rhod (ranked 1109 p4p, 166 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rudy Rhod enters the cage!
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jones Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudy Rhod!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rhod slips a straight right by Mfer.
Mfer tries to clinch up
and Rhod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Mfer's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mfer looks to land a body kick but Rhod moved away.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Mfer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rhod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Mfer.
Mfer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mfer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rhod makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rhod misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer staying out of range there.
Mfer moves into the clinch.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good body shot from Rhod.
Rhod tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhod trying to control the position but instead, Mfer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rhod into the cage.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Mfer misses with some punches.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Rhod tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod lands an uppercut.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Rhod prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Rhod lands a shot to the body.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Rhod.
A short right from Mfer.
Nice body punch from Rhod - that landed with a thud.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rhod up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Rhod.
Mfer takes a shot to the head.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Rhod takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
Rhod has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Mfer trying to stall but Rhod improves his position.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mfers head.
Rhod is working Mfer over against the cage.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Rhod avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Rhod.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Rhod is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rhod.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rhod.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhod tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rhod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhod.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Rhod.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhods head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Mfer.
Rhod looking to slow down the pace here.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rhod pushes Mfer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Rhod misses with some punches.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhod lands a hook that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Rhod lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mfer looks to land a right hand but Rhod moved out of range.
Rhod defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Rhod has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mfer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rhod manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod feints a counter leg kick.
Rhod throws a shot from downtown. Mfer moves away and avoids it.
Mfer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good exchange - Rhod coming out on top.
Jones Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer walks into a left hand.
Mfer moves into the clinch.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Rhod.
Mfer trying to stall but Rhod improves his position.
A short uppercut from Rhod.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhod.
Nice body punch from Rhod - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhod looking to stall.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Mfer takes a shot to the head.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Rhod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Rhod tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Rhod back against the cage.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Rhod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhod misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rhod.
Mfer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mfer lands with a right to the head.
Rhod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhod backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod blocking some punches.
Rhod lands a shot to the body.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rhod tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod lands a shot to the body.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Rhod controls the action.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Jones Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rhod digs a right hand into Mfer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mfer's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhod controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhod.
A hook to the body from Mfer.
Rhod scores with a shoulder strike.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Rhod.
Rhod scores with a shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Rhod working aggressively here.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod lands with a left to the head.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhod's elbow.
Rhod tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer wants to stall.
Rhod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhod misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhod.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer just leaning against Rhod, taking a breather.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Rhod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Rhod can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
Mfer trying to stall but Rhod improves his position.
Mfer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rhod is keeping busy.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhod tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rudy Rhod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rhod lands the left hand.
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Rhod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mfer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mfer swings for the body but Rhod moves out of range.
Rhod lands with an uppercut that bounces Mfer off the cage and back into range.
Rhod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mfer misses with a hook to the body
and Rhod counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhod takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rhod looks to throw the jab but Mfer is out of range.
Rhod 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.
Mfer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rhod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mfer.
Mfer lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rhod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rhod misses the shot to the body.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Mfer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer throws an off balance right hand
and Rhod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Rhod sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot lands for Rhod.
Mfer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Rhod releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rudy Rhod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mfer thows a leg kick but Rhod checks it
and Rhod counters with a left to the body.
Rhod feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mfers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mfer throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
Rhod misses with a wild body shot.
Rhod misses the jab.
Rhod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Mfer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rhod misses with a body shot.
Rhod staying out of range there.
Rhod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rhod throws out a loose jab but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhod throws the left hand but Mfer avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Mfer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhod blocks the body kick.
Rhod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mfer's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Rhod.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer lands an uppercut.
Mfer avoiding damage.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
A short left from Rhod.
Mfer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rhod throws a head punch that misses.
Rhod throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Rhod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Rudy Rhod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhod struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Mfer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mfer trying to stall but Rhod improves his position.
Maybe Mfer would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Rhod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhod is trying to stall.
Rhod misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer tries to work over Rhod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mfer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer tries a body shot but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod takes a shot to the head.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Rhod.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mfer lands a body shot.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer wants to stall.
Rhod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mfer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhod lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rhod - that landed with a thud.
Jones Mfer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer misses with the head strike.
Rhod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudy Rhod.
Well Rhod has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Rhod!
Rudy Rhod decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Winslow Berhardt (ranked 931 p4p, 145 weight class) and Pekka Pera (ranked 567 p4p, 90 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winslow Berhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pera!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berhardt blocks a low kick nicely.
Berhardt takes one to the chin there.
Berhardt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berhardt moves out of range as Pera strikes.
Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pera.
Pera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berhardt defends it nicely.
Berhardt rushes Pera and presses him up against the cage.
Berhardt being controlled against the cage.
Pera is looking to control Berhardt's arms but Berhardt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pera has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Berhardt tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Berhardt back against the cage.
Pera blocks a body shot from Berhardt.
Pera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt takes a shot to the head.
Pera prevents a body shot from Berhardt.
Pera is pressed up against the cage. Berhardt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pera down to the mat. Pera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pera cracks Berhardt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pera throws a wild body kick that Berhardt sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Berhardt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pera.
Pera throws an overhand right that lands on Berhardt's shoulder, as Berhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Pera scores with a body shot.
Berhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Berhardt throws a chopping leg kick but Pera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Berhardt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pera tries to keep at a distance but Berhardt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Berhardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pera backwards.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Berhardt.
Pera presses Berhardt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pera is defending well for now.
Pera leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Berhardt.
Come on Pera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera lands a shoulder strike.
Berhardt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Berhardt tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Berhardt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pera has a couple of punches blocked by Berhardt.
Pera taking a breather.
Pera tries to work over Berhardt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Berhardt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pera pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pera wants to clinch up but Berhardt keeps it at a distance.
Berhardt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pera tries to avoid it but Berhardt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pera to the ground. Pera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pera throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berhardt.
Pera throws a hook to the side of Berhardt's head but Berhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berhardt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Berhardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Berhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Berhardt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pera can pounce on him.
Jab, jab by Pera - just one landing.
Pera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Berhardt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pera's head backwards.
Pera tests Berhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Berhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Berhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pera digs a right hand into Berhardt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Berhardt's gas tank.
Berhardt working aggressively here.
Berhardt working aggressively here.
Berhardt is trying to trip Pera. He has hold of a leg but Pera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Berhardt persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pera keeping moving, preventing Berhardt from controlling successfully.
Pera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Berhardt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Berhardt won't allow Pera to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pera holds on and takes a little breather.
Berhardt slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Berhardt instigates a clinch.
Pera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berhardt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Berhardt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Berhardt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pera fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Berhardt fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winslow Berhardt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berhardt looks for a takedown but Pera sprawls well.
Pera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Pera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Berhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pera has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pera as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt walks into a stiff left hand from Pera.
A lazy left from Berhardt finds it's target.
Pera scores with a sloppy right hand. Berhardt should have avoided that one.
Berhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pera in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berhardt takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt working aggressively here.
Berhardt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pera lands a left hand.
Pera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Pekka Pera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pera struggles to land a body shot inside as Berhardt controls his hands.
Pera scores with a shot to the side of Berhardt's head.
Pera lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Berhardt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pera misses with some punches.
Pera lands a body shot.
Pera lands a hook that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Pera cracks Berhardt with a nice body shot.
Berhardt blocks a body shot from Pera.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pera.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pera gets underhooks to prevent Berhardt's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pera gets through Berhardt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Pera lands an uppercut.
Pera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berhardt's efforts to push away.
A right hook to the body lands for Pera.
Pera scores with a hook to the body.
Berhardt can't find room to land a body shot as Pera controls the action.
Pera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Berhardt backwards.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
Pera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Berhardt is rocked!
Berhardt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Berhardt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pera prevents a body shot from Berhardt.
Berhardt seems to have got his legs back now.
Berhardt tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berhardt tries to work over Pera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera presses Berhardt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Berhardt breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pera clinches.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
Berhardt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pera lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pera.
Pera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Berhardt.
A hook to the body from Pera.
Berhardt throws a head punch that misses.
Berhardt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pera controlling the action here for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Pera as the two fighters clinch.
Berhardt blocking some punches.
Pera gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berhardt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pera works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Pera scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Berhardt wants to take the fight to the mat but Pera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Berhardt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Berhardt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pera walks away with a smile on his face. Berhardt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berhardt throws a right hand that misses
and Pera counters with an inside leg kick.
Berhardt dives in for a single leg takedown but Pera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pera lands with an uppercut that bounces Berhardt off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Berhardt misses.
Pera scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pera feints and then cracks Berhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berhardt down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pera tries to land a leg kick but Berhardt saw it coming and moves away.
Berhardt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pera manages to circle out of the way.
Berhardt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Pera.
Pera stalling the fight.
Pera lands a body shot.
Pera lands an uppercut.
Berhardt fails to pull guard.
Berhardt tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Berhardt back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Pera.
Pera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Berhardt is trying to pull guard but Pera has him pressed against the cage.
Berhardt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pera scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera stands up over Berhardt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berhardt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Berhardt looking for a guillotine here but Pera defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera passes Berhardt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Berhardt is looking to improve his position.
Pera lands strikes from half guard.
Berhardt is refusing to be controlled, as Pera sits in half guard.
Pera passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Berhardt!
Pera landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berhardt is working to get back to half guard.
Pera landing shots from mount.
Pera dominating with strikes here.
Pera drops a big elbow. That's hurt Berhardt! More shots from Pera and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pera!
A very excited looking Pekka Pera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Winslow Berhardt had this to say: 'Next time I'll break him!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Date (ranked 1079 p4p, 173 weight class) and Gerrald James (ranked 1077 p4p, 172 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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25
215 lbs
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35
206 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrald James!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James works the jab nicely.
Date throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Date wants to clinch.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James stuns Date with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Date takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Date closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Date has him pressed against the cage.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to break the clinch but Date is controlling the position.
James prevents a body shot from Date.
James lands a shoulder strike.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date is struggling to control the position.
James looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Date.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date working aggressively here.
Date lands a right hand.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands with a right to the head.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James throws a head punch that misses.
Date misses with some punches.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James breaks from the clinch.
Date has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
Date moves out of range as James strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Date pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James digs a right hand into Date's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Date's gas tank.
Date digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
James breaks the clinch.
James lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Date at a distance.
Date avoids the head kick by James.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Good shot there by James.
Date tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from James! But no joy.
James works the jab nicely.
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Date swinging wildly here.
Date lands with a right hand.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date wants to clinch but James slips to the side
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting James counter with a right hand.
Date throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Date throws out the jab.
Jab by James.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Date lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
James scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Date misses with a hook
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
Date tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Date is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
James misses with a low kick.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrald James 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.
Date misses with a lunging right hand
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Date moves out of range of the leg kick from James.
Date tries to clinch there but James circles away.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James throws a low kick but Date moves out of range easily.
Date swings away with a body shot that misses
and James counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date tries to clinch up.
James throws a low kick but Date moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Date down.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
Date looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
Date takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date scores with a sloppy right hand. James should have avoided that one.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Date was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Date connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Date.
James throws a jab but it's blocked by Date.
Date scores with a jab to the head.
Date fails with an attempt to clinch.
Date closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by James.
Date misses with the head strike.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Date.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
James misses with the head strike.
James scores with a hook to the body.
Date wants to stall.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
James manages to break the clinch.
James connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Date momentarily.
James lands with a thumping leg kick.
Date tries to clinch there but James circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a jab to the head.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
James misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
James slips a jab from Date.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Date misses with a double jab.
Date tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Date misses with a jab to the body
and James counters with a thumping low kick.
James connects with a leg kick. Date looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Date.
Date steps to the side to avoid the strikes from James.
James connects with a leg kick. Date looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James looks to throw the jab but Date is out of range.
James throws a solid leg kick but Date takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
Date throws a big shot that misses.
Date takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
James slips under a jab.
Gerrald James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Date connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
Date's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
A punch combination from James misses.
James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Date ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from James.
A little feinted left hand from Date on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerrald James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerrald James's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Date throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from James misses.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
James only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as James lands an impressive looking overhand right. Date doesn't seem phased though.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
A swing and a miss from James.
James misses with a leg kick
letting Date counter with a right hand.
James needs to keep his hands up - Date had a free shot at his head there.
James ducks under a wild hook from Date.
James gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Date has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
Date throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Date closes the distance and clinches.
James blocks an uppercut.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James manages to break the clinch.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Lee Date has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerrald James is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Date lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
Date tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Date displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as James throws out the jab.
James misses with a hook.
Date throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date avoids the head kick by James.
Date misses with an uppercut.
James ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Date blocks a jab.
Date changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Date connects with a crisp jab.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Date.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Date. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Date doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
Date misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James ducks under a wild hook from Date.
It seemed like James was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date scores with a nice strike.
Date stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Date misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Date. Date circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from James misses.
Date throws an off balance right hand
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Date is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
James lands the left hand.
Date tries to clinch up.
James looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws out a powerful jab.
Date smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Date drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Date jabs at James's body.
James misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from James misses.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lee Date.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrald James!
A relieved looking Gerrald James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1022 p4p, 162 weight class) and Malcolm Merlin (ranked 866 p4p, 131 weight class). Vicini comes to the cage accompanied by Mother. This should be a great matchup!
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28
220 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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208 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dido Vicini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Malcolm Merlin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merlin avoids the body shot from Vicini.
Merlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Merlin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vicini counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malcolm Merlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Merlin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vicini just misses with a punch to the body.
Vicini slips a jab and a cross from Merlin.
Merlin lands with a kick to the temple. Vicini shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vicini cracks Merlin with a good jab.
Vicini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vicini is rocked!
Merlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Merlin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vicini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vicini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vicini misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merlin misses with a wild body shot.
Vicini throws a hook but Merlin blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Merlin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vicini. Merlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vicini is looking to wear down Merlin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Merlin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vicini's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merlin throws a head kick but Vicini moves out of range.
Vicini misses with a straight right.
Vicini throws the left hand but Merlin avoids the punch easily.
Vicini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Merlin misses the target.
Merlin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vicini throws the left hand but Merlin avoids the punch easily.
Vicini looks to throw the jab but Merlin is out of range.
Merlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Vicini should have avoided that one.
Oh Vicini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Merlin scores with a body shot.
Merlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vicini seems to have got his legs back now.
Vicini looks to score with a jab to the body but Merlin is just out of range.
Vicini looks to score with a jab to the body but Merlin is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Merlin! But no joy.
Vicini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Merlin! But no joy.
Vicini looks up at the clock. Bad move! Merlin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Vicini. Merlin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Merlin!
Malcolm Merlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Bishop (ranked 708 p4p, 83 weight class) and Ken Tanaka (ranked 908 p4p, 103 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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289 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Tanaka swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop stuns Tanaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tanaka 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.
Tanaka misses with a body shot.
Bishop wants to slow Tanaka down by chopping away at his legs.
Tanaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tanaka.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tanaka. Those never looked like landing.
Bishop throws a head kick but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tanaka gets a clinch.
Bishop lands a body punch.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanaka blocks an uppercut.
Tanaka has Bishop pressed against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tanaka backwards.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bishop.
Tanaka blocks a body shot from Bishop.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop pushes Tanaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Bishop controls the action.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop blocks a body shot from Tanaka.
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Bishop's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tanaka digs a good hook to Bishop's body.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Bishop lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop punishes Tanaka's body with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bishop!
Bishop keeps Tanaka at a distance using the push kick.
Ken Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tanaka looks winded!
Bishop lands a left and a right that send Tanaka crashing to the mat, dazed. Bishop thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bishop fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanaka on the side of the head.
Tanaka is rocked!
Bishop scores with a hook to the body. Tanaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop sends Tanaka crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bishop is motioning to the referee to let Tanaka up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
BOOM! Bishop lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tanaka. Tanaka tries to recover but Bishop is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tanaka lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
A victorious Keith Bishop thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Moore (ranked 1100 p4p, 128 weight class) and Odin Thorsen (ranked 1245 p4p, 143 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thorsen's choice of entrance music: Skalder og Legender. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lee Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Odin Thorsen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore lands with a shot to the body.
Moore lands a slapping body shot.
Thorsen misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moore throws a solid leg kick but Thorsen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moore.
Moore feints and then cracks Thorsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thorsen down.
Nice jab there from Thorsen.
Thorsen throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
A jab from Moore finds it's way through Thorsen's defenses.
It looks like Odin Thorsen has been cut.
Moore scores with a jab. Thorsen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thorsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Thorsen 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.
Thorsen throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsen blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Moore.
Thorsen swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Thorsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Moore lands.
Thorsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Thorsen loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsen. Moore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorsen slips a straight right by Moore.
Some wild striking there from Thorsen.
Moore thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thorsen if he has to take too many more of those.
Thorsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorsen.
It looks like Moore has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thorsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Thorsen misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorsen misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moore drops Thorsen with a beautiful combination! Thorsen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moore is looking for the KO!
Thorsen is rocked!
Thorsen misses with a hook.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Thorsen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thorsen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thorsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore is looking to counter with a body kick.
Moore misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
A low kick from Moore misses
and Thorsen counters with a right hand to the body.
Moore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Thorsen misses the target.
Thorsen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Moore to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore throws a body kick that misses.
Moore moves out of range as Thorsen strikes.
Moore misses with a right hand
and Thorsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moore cracks a nice hook into Thorsen's ribs.
Moore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thorsen counters with a straight right hand.
Thorsen misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thorsen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore catches Thorsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Thorsen.
Thorsen throws a looping overhand right but Moore ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Thorsen. Those never looked like landing.
Thorsen throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
Moore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moore avoids the body shot from Thorsen.
Thorsen connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorsen throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range.
Moore throws out a loose jab but Thorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Moore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thorsen doesn't seem phased though.
Thorsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsen misses with a body shot
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Moore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Odin Thorsen'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.
Thorsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Thorsen is looking to close the distance but Moore sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Thorsen crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Thorsen is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lee Moore!
An out of breath Lee Moore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bomb Com (ranked 578 p4p, 91 weight class) and Alexander Koreshkov (ranked 491 p4p, 76 weight class). Com kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bombs Away. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bomb Com!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Koreshkov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Com swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koreshkov.
Com misses the jab.
Com closes the distance and clinches.
Com misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Com.
Com misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Com scores with a nice short uppercut.
Com misses with some punches.
Com lands a hook that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Com breaks the clinch.
Koreshkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Com.
We've been hearing reports that Com has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Koreshkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Com.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Com scores with a head kick. Koreshkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov slips a jab and a cross from Com.
Com's corner calls for a 1-2. Com obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Alexander Koreshkov has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Com darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Com throws a head kick that misses.
Com defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koreshkov.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Com lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koreshkov doesn't seem phased though.
Com gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Com.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Com lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Com on the inside.
Com pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Com moves into the clinch.
Com pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Com connects with a looping right hand.
Koreshkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov tries to keep at a distance but Com has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koreshkov.
A short right from Com on the inside.
Com lands a right hand.
Com fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Com breaks from the clinch.
Com connects with a body shot.
Com scores with a jab.
Com swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koreshkov slips a jab from Com.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Koreshkov.
Koreshkov dodges the punch combination from Com.
Koreshkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Com.
Koreshkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Com misses with a left hand
and Koreshkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Com throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Com misses with the combination.
A jab from Com misses.
Koreshkov 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.
Bomb Com dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Com throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Com takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Com.
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bomb Com has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Com lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Com lands a body shot.
Com misses with the head strike.
Com is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Com scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Com lands with a light punch inside.
Com tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Com.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Com pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Com.
Com lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Com working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koreshkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Com tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Com escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koreshkov staying out of range there.
Com lands a jab.
Com misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Com looks to score with a jab to the body but Koreshkov is just out of range.
And Koreshkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Com pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Koreshkov moves away from the strike by Com.
Koreshkov with the counter takedown but Com avoids it easily.
Com is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov shoots and misses
and Koreshkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Com clinches with his opponent.
Com fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Com lands a body punch in the clinch.
Com lands a right hand.
Com escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koreshkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Com.
Com lands a jab.
Com smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Com looks to score with a jab to the body but Koreshkov is just out of range.
Koreshkov dives in and grabs Com's left leg, looking for a takedown. Com pushes down on Koreshkov's head and hops out.
Bomb Com has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Koreshkov.
Koreshkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Com.
Com looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koreshkov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Com.
Com feints and then cracks Koreshkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koreshkov down.
Koreshkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Com tries to clinch there but Koreshkov circles away.
Bomb Com is winning the standup battle so far.
Koreshkov takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov dives in and scores a takedown into Com's guard.
Koreshkov won't allow Com to sweep him here.
Com bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Koreshkov's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Com preventing the sweep.
Koreshkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Com is on top in guard.
Koreshkov wants to sweep here but Com controlling him for the moment.
Com sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bomb Com dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Koreshkov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Com throws a lazy right hand but Koreshkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koreshkov feints the counter takedown.
Koreshkov tries for a takedown but Com sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Com swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Com throws a head kick that misses.
Koreshkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Com throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koreshkov counters with a single leg into guard. Com didn't expect that.
Koreshkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Koreshkov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Com wants to sweep but no luck.
Koreshkov throws a strike but Com rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Com puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Koreshkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Com is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koreshkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Com controlling from the top position.
Alexander Koreshkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Com stops Koreshkov from standing up.
Koreshkov is trying to control the position but Com postures up.
Com controls from within his opponent's guard.
Koreshkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Com is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Koreshkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Com manages to get himself to full guard.
Com is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Koreshkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Com has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Koreshkov has managed to get both his arms back between Com's legs - danger averted.
Koreshkov landing with the ground and pound.
Koreshkov postures up in Com's guard and throws a big left but Com blocks it.
Com working a defensive guard here.
Koreshkov postures up in Com's guard and throws a big left but Com blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Com working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koreshkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koreshkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koreshkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Com has wrist control.
Com lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Koreshkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Com stacks Koreshkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Com!
Koreshkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Koreshkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Com wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Koreshkov keeps trying to improve his position.
Com is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Com off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koreshkov throwing sloppy strikes.
Koreshkov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Com is in bad spot here.
Alexander Koreshkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koreshkov scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Com is looking for a way out.
Com manages to reverse the position and now he's in Koreshkov's guard. Nice work there by Com.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Com stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koreshkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koreshkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Koreshkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Com has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bomb Com!
Bomb Com decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Montana (ranked 386 p4p, 58 weight class) and Rickson Moura (ranked 561 p4p, 78 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Moura's choice of entrance music: Rickson Moura Entrance Song. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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218 lbs
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rickson Moura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura cracks Montana with an open hand slap.
Rickson Moura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moura shoots in for a double leg but Montana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Montana appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Moura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana stuffs the takedown attempt from Moura. Moura gets slowly back to his feet.
Moura looks for a takedown but Montana sprawls well.
Leon Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Moura. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Moura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moura swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab.
Moura forces Montana back against the cage and clinches.
Montana manages to break the clinch.
Moura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Montana counters with a body kick that stops Moura in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura shoots in looking for a takedown but Montana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It appears Montana was looking to counter with a kick there.
Moura misses with a wild body shot.
Moura digs a good hook to Montana's body.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Montana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Montana on the side of the head.
Moura dives in for a single leg takedown but Montana sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moura digs a good body shot into Montana's ribs.
Moura connects with a body shot.
Montana takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moura works Montana's body with a nice hook.
Montana stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Montana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montana slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montana's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Moura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The crowd cheers as Moura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Montana doesn't seem phased though.
Moura misses with a jab to the body
and Montana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Montana slaps away a takedown attempt from Moura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Montana was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Montana tries to sprawl but Moura drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura wants to free his trapped foot but Montana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montana defending well though.
Moura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Montana's head.
Well, if Moura 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.
Moura is nestled in close to Montana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moura is keen to just control but Montana is a slippery customer.
Moura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two 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.
Montana trying to control from the bottom.
Montana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moura.
Moura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Montana wants to get back to full guard.
Montana moves into full guard.
Moura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Montana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moura is working away from the top position though.
Moura prevents Montana from improving his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Moura. That snapped Montana's head back.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moura just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMontana.
Leon Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moura closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Montana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.
Moura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Montana is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moura in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Montana tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moura working the ground and pound but Montana is defending the strikes.
Montana is not content to let Moura control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Moura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Moura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Moura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moura scores with a sloppy right hand. Montana should have avoided that one.
Moura moves to clinch but Montana breaks away
and Montana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Montana rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Montana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Montana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moura backwards.
Montana stops a takedown attempt from Moura.
Moura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Montana uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moura wants to sweep here but Montana controlling him for the moment.
Leon Montana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moura is trying to control the position but Montana postures up.
Moura has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Montana has passed into side control.
Moura is looking for a sweep.
Moura wants to control but Montana postures up.
Moura tries to bench press Montana off him but Montana keeps the position.
Moura can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moura is looking to reverse the position.
Moura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montana trying to control the pace.
Moura is trying to maintain the position but Montana is very close to passing his half guard.
Montana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moura is looking for a sweep. Montana is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moura.
Leon Montana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickson Moura.
Moura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Montana doesn't seem bothered though.
Moura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Montana defends well and Moura ends up having to push Montana into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moura is defended easily by Montana.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leon Montana.
Well Moura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Moura!
Rickson Moura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junkyard Dog (ranked 612 p4p, 85 weight class) and Bryan Mayhem (ranked 227 p4p, 34 weight class). Junkyard Dog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Junkyard Dog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Dog as Mayhem shoots in.
Mayhem is looking to slow Dog down with leg kicks.
Dog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mayhem.
A nice side step and Mayhem releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem slips a jab from Dog.
Dog misses with a straight left.
Mayhem blocks a jab.
Mayhem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mayhem! But no joy.
Mayhem moves out of range as Dog strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Dog blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dog.
Mayhem is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dog lands a jab.
Mayhem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayhem feints a counter leg kick.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Dog looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dog swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Junkyard Dog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog lands a glancing blow to the side of Mayhem's head.
Dog fails to land with a series of punches.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Dog throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've been hearing reports that Dog has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhem misses the target.
Dog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Mayhem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Dog swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.
Dog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dog misses with a hook
and Mayhem moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog misses with some punches.
Mayhem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayhem.
Dog blocking some punches.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
Dog working aggressively here.
Dog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Dog.
Dog blocking some punches.
Mayhem scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Dog.
Dog lands with a light punch inside.
Dog struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayhem controls his hands.
Dog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mayhem lands with a shot to the body.
That kick from Dog tenderised Mayhem's leg. Mayhem is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dog. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog misses the body punch
and Mayhem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dog thinking.
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!
Dog has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mayhem finds it's way round the side to connect with Dog's head.
Mayhem misses with a shot to the body
and Dog counters with a stiff right hand.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Mayhem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dog misses with a head kick.
Mayhem throws a right hand that misses
and Dog counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A countering left hand to the body from Mayhem misses.
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 Junkyard Dog will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mayhem swings for the body but Dog moves out of range.
Dog takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mayhem scores with a nice right hand.
Mayhem throws a leg kick but Dog moved away.
Mayhem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Junkyard Dog is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhem misses the target.
Dog throwing a counter right hand but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Dog takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dog throws a right hand that Mayhem ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayhem also avoids with ease.
Mayhem let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dog throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Junkyard Dog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dog.
Dog smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Dog blocks the leg kick.
Mayhem wants to clinch
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog lands a jab to the head.
Dog scores with a punch to the head.
Dog connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mayhem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayhem to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mayhem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dog's head.
Dog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mayhem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mayhem throws a strike but Dog rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
Mayhem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Dog from controlling successfully.
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Mayhem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mayhem has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mayhem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dog's guard.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayhem is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mayhem lands a couple of elbows.
Mayhem is working Dog over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mayhem landing some decent shots from guard.
Dog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mayhem cracks Dog with a solid left hand.
Mayhem controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mayhem looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Mayhem throws a chopping leg kick but Dog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dog checks a low kick from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Dog misses the shot to the body.
Mayhem shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mayhem showed some decent athleticism there.
Dog is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem controlling the action here.
Mayhem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem is trying to control the action in half guard but Dog is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dog wants to improve his position but Mayhem is controlling well.
Mayhem lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dog is not content to let Mayhem control the position.
Dog wants to improve his position but Mayhem is controlling well.
That's two 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.
Mayhem is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mayhem wants to control but Dog is keeping him busy.
Dog is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Mayhem there.
Dog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dog is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog is refusing to be controlled, as Mayhem sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dog cracks a nice hook into Mayhem's ribs.
A head kick by Dog misses
and Mayhem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mayhem counters with a thumping low kick.
Dog throws a lazy body kick
and Mayhem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dog throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dog tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Dog tenderised Mayhem's leg. Mayhem is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mayhem slips under a jab from Dog.
Dog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mayhem makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mayhem throws a leg kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dog attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
Dog tries a low kick but Mayhem avoids it.
Mayhem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Mayhem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mayhem has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsoko Chikatchawan (ranked 47 p4p, 5 weight class) and Donsone DeNeville (ranked 135 p4p, 17 weight class). Chikatchawan's entrance music is Animal. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tsoko Chikatchawan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone DeNeville!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNeville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikatchawan manages to avoid it.
DeNeville steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chikatchawan. That one must have hurt.
DeNeville tries to clinch there but Chikatchawan circles away.
Chikatchawan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeNeville, right into the meat.
DeNeville misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Chikatchawan misses the target.
DeNeville dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Chikatchawan scores with a four punch combination!
A big right from Chikatchawan misses.
Chikatchawan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Chikatchawan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeNeville lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNeville makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeNeville is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
DeNeville scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeNeville.
DeNeville misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeNeville misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeNeville throws a head punch that misses.
DeNeville swings wildly with an uppercut but Chikatchawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Chikatchawan.
DeNeville working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chikatchawan digs a right hand into DeNeville's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeNeville's gas tank.
Chikatchawan blocks an uppercut.
Chikatchawan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeNeville throws a leg kick
and Chikatchawan counters with a solid body kick.
DeNeville looks winded!
Chikatchawan lands a slapping body shot.
DeNeville chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chikatchawan can pounce on him.
Jab from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits DeNevilles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeNeville uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeNeville sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on DeNeville if he has to take too many more of those.
Chikatchawan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeNeville.
Chikatchawan scores with a kick to the body.
DeNeville moves out of range as Chikatchawan strikes.
DeNeville flicks out a counter leg kick but Chikatchawan steps away.
A big right from DeNeville misses.
Chikatchawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chikatchawan takes a swing at DeNeville's ribcage but misses.
And DeNeville responds with a good body kick, but Chikatchawan manages to step out the way in time.
DeNeville shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chikatchawan but Chikatchawan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville fails with the takedown.
DeNeville misses the jab.
Chikatchawan drops DeNeville with a beautiful combination! DeNeville stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chikatchawan is looking for the KO!
Chikatchawan misses with a head kick.
DeNeville wants to clinch up but Chikatchawan keeps it at a distance.
Chikatchawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNeville moves out of range as Chikatchawan strikes.
DeNeville blocks a low kick nicely.
DeNeville is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chikatchawan with a body shot.
Chikatchawan takes a swing at DeNeville's ribcage but misses.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chikatchawan throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeNeville counters with a shoot takedown. Chikatchawan fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville throws a big right hand that misses.
DeNeville being controlled here momentarily.
DeNeville postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chikatchawan has his hands on DeNeville's head, controlling the position.
DeNeville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeNeville chips away with some ground and pound.
DeNeville has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeNeville is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeNeville content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
DeNeville trying to control but Chikatchawan is working from the bottom.
Chikatchawan wants to sweep here but DeNeville controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
That's time! Chikatchawan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
DeNeville shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chikatchawan is trying to defend but DeNeville finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chikatchawan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNeville sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chikatchawan defending well though.
Chikatchawan wants to get back to full guard.
Chikatchawan wants to control but DeNeville is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chikatchawan's head.
DeNeville prevents Chikatchawan from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville lands strikes from half guard.
Chikatchawan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeNeville.
DeNeville not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chikatchawan blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeNeville.
Ground and pound from DeNeville.
DeNeville thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DeNeville scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chikatchawan is looking to escape.
Chikatchawan trying to hold on to DeNeville's head to control him but DeNeville postures up.
Chikatchawan regains full guard. Nicely done.
DeNeville postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chikatchawan keeping moving, preventing DeNeville from controlling successfully.
DeNeville slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chikatchawan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
DeNeville fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chikatchawan wants to control but DeNeville postures up.
DeNeville lands a few punches from side control.
Chikatchawan can't do much from the bottom here.
DeNeville in side control lands a decent elbow.
DeNeville creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chikatchawan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
DeNeville works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
DeNeville tries to advance to mount but Chikatchawan denies him.
DeNeville working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chikatchawan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeNeville scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Chikatchawan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chikatchawan regains half guard, as DeNeville was trying to land strikes.
DeNeville thows a huge punch but Chikatchawan dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan wants to get back to his feet.
Chikatchawan is controlling DeNeville's position as best he can from this difficult position.
DeNeville slips a nice elbow through Chikatchawan's hands, connecting with Chikatchawan's forehead.
DeNeville working the head and body with strikes.
Chikatchawan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeNeville.
Chikatchawan is looking to improve his position.
Chikatchawan has his hands clasped together around DeNeville's back. He's all about the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeNeville throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donsone DeNeville showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chikatchawan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
DeNeville misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. DeNeville catches Chikatchawan right on the button with a cross.
DeNeville fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeNeville closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chikatchawan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chikatchawan as DeNeville tries to tie him up.
DeNeville lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville misses with a body punch.
A short right from Chikatchawan on the inside.
DeNeville blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeNeville lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeNeville's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeNeville misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chikatchawan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan takes a shot to the head.
Chikatchawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Chikatchawan.
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
DeNeville has a couple of punches blocked by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeNeville tries to throw a body punch but Chikatchawan avoids it by throwing DeNeville back against the cage.
A short right from Chikatchawan on the inside.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chikatchawan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chikatchawan misses with some punches.
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Donsone DeNeville seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
DeNeville managing to block the knees to the body from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeNeville.
DeNeville takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNeville is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeNeville misses with a punch to the body.
DeNeville misses with a body punch.
Chikatchawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeNeville tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeNeville tries to throw a body punch but Chikatchawan avoids it by throwing DeNeville back against the cage.
Chikatchawan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chikatchawan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeNeville misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from DeNeville fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeNeville misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chikatchawan lands a right hand.
Chikatchawan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeNeville throws out a loose jab but Chikatchawan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville throws a half hearted mid kick.
As DeNeville backs away, Chikatchawan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chikatchawan jabs at DeNeville's body.
DeNeville goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chikatchawan fakes the leg kick and cracks DeNeville in the body.
DeNeville avoids the body shot from Chikatchawan.
DeNeville feints the counter takedown.
Chikatchawan scores with a hook.
Chikatchawan throws a wild body kick that DeNeville sees coming a mile off.
Chikatchawan connects with a high kick.
DeNeville thumps Chikatchawan with a low kick.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chikatchawan misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan misses with a wild body shot.
DeNeville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook. DeNeville ducked under it nicely.
Donsone DeNeville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chikatchawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Chikatchawan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeNeville on the side of the head.
DeNeville avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chikatchawan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook
and DeNeville counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from DeNeville
and Chikatchawan counters with an outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Chikatchawan.
DeNeville misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeNeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chikatchawan.
Nice jab there from DeNeville.
DeNeville has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chikatchawan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeNeville is working for takedown but Chikatchawan is calmly controlling the position for now.
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeNeville misses with a body punch.
DeNeville has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chikatchawan after a bit of a struggle.
Chikatchawan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNeville's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeNeville.
Chikatchawan breaks from the clinch.
Chikatchawan throws a body punch but DeNeville moves out of range.
DeNeville fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikatchawan manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Chikatchawan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville connects with a body shot.
Chikatchawan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
DeNeville shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chikatchawan scores with a punch to the head.
DeNeville thumps Chikatchawan with a low kick.
Chikatchawan wants to clinch.
DeNeville keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chikatchawan lands a nice looking body shot.
Chikatchawan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville swats away the attempt to clinch by Chikatchawan.
A low kick from DeNeville is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chikatchawan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Chikatchawan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeNeville throws a series of punches but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Chikatchawan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeNeville takes a head kick and keeps coming.
DeNeville fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chikatchawan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeNeville connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by DeNeville. That's going to slow Chikatchawan down.
Nice body kick there by Chikatchawan.
DeNeville will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeNeville keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chikatchawan.
DeNeville is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chikatchawan with a body shot.
DeNeville tries to land a leg kick but Chikatchawan saw it coming and moves away.
Chikatchawan thinks about countering with a head kick.
DeNeville attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeNeville misses with a body kick.
DeNeville smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chikatchawan lands a lovely overhand right.
DeNeville tries to clinch but Chikatchawan moves away
and Chikatchawan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chikatchawan lands with a shot to the body.
DeNeville is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
DeNeville tries to close the distance and clinch but Chikatchawan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DeNeville has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan moves out of range as DeNeville strikes.
DeNeville's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chikatchawan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeNeville scrambles back to his feet.
DeNeville throws a leg kick but Chikatchawan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick which misses DeNeville's front leg but catches the back leg as DeNeville tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chikatchawan takes a swing at DeNeville's ribcage but misses.
DeNeville takes one to the chin there.
DeNeville misses with an uppercut.
Chikatchawan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeNeville. DeNeville obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsoko Chikatchawan had his way with Donsone DeNeville in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
DeNeville scores with a jab to the body.
DeNeville looks to land a right hand but Chikatchawan moved out of range.
A slow jab from Chikatchawan misses its intended target.
Chikatchawan checks a leg kick.
Chikatchawan thumps DeNeville with a low kick.
DeNeville has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chikatchawan.
DeNeville's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chikatchawan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeNeville scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatchawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chikatchawan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeNeville misses with an uppercut.
DeNeville connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chikatchawan.
DeNeville stuns Chikatchawan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chikatchawan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeNeville's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeNeville instigates a clinch.
DeNeville blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan working aggressively here.
Chikatchawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chikatchawan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeNeville lands an uppercut.
DeNeville misses with a punch on the inside.
DeNeville lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeNeville lands with a short punch from the clinch.
DeNeville blocks a body shot from Chikatchawan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Chikatchawan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeNeville tries a body shot but Chikatchawan blocks it.
DeNeville misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeNeville blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeNeville is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DeNeville working aggressively here.
DeNeville doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chikatchawan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Donsone DeNeville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeNeville is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
DeNeville lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chikatchawan backwards.
DeNeville prevents a body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan is working DeNeville over against the cage.
Chikatchawan struggles to land a body shot inside as DeNeville controls his hands.
Chikatchawan tries a body shot but DeNeville blocks it.
DeNeville blocks an uppercut.
Chikatchawan tries to work over DeNeville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chikatchawan lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeNeville backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville scores with a shot to the side of Chikatchawan's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chikatchawan lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Chikatchawan as the two fighters clinch.
Chikatchawan can't find room to land a body shot as DeNeville controls the action.
Chikatchawan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeNeville is rocked!
Chikatchawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chikatchawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chikatchawan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeNeville is still on wobbly legs! Can Chikatchawan finish him?
A head punch on the inside from DeNeville fails to land.
Chikatchawan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeNeville throws a front kick that sends Chikatchawan stumbling back into the cage.
DeNeville seems to have recovered his senses.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook.
Chikatchawan pushes DeNeville away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Chikatchawan finds it's way through DeNeville's defenses.
Chikatchawan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chikatchawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chikatchawan lands a big uppercut and DeNeville crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but DeNeville looks OK. Chikatchawan waves DeNeville back to his feet!
Chikatchawan misses with a head kick.
DeNeville misses with a right hand
and Chikatchawan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DeNeville connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chikatchawan momentarily.
DeNeville takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeNeville stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chikatchawan.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chikatchawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsoko Chikatchawan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chikatchawan 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsoko Chikatchawan!
Tsoko Chikatchawan retains his light heavyweight title!
Tsoko Chikatchawan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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