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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chrisopher Ball (ranked 4170 p4p, 449 weight class) and Kevin Thompson (ranked 6596 p4p, 628 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chrisopher Ball has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chrisopher Ball seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chrisopher Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Ball has him pressed against the cage.
Ball gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thompson decides to pull guard.
Thompson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thompson has a closed guard, preventing Ball from standing up.
Thompson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thompson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ball has managed to get both his arms back between Thompson's legs - danger averted.
Ball has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thompson is proving hard to escape from.
Ball gets to his feet - Thompson follows without any prompting.
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Ball has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Ball.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ball.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ball smiles and moves away.
Ball rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ball.
A nice left hand lands by Ball.
Ball looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A shot in the inside from Ball.
Ball working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ball scores with a hook to the body.
Ball presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Ball.
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to break free but Ball pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson looks winded!
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ball has him pressed against the cage.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Ball.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Ball improves position.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ball pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Ball holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
Chrisopher Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Thompson.
Ball lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ball working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Ball pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ball gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
A short left from Ball.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ball pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ball throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Thompson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ball gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ball gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chrisopher Ball dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Kevin Thompson has been cut.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ball gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Ball scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ball works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Ball turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ball.
Ball lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ball gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hand to the body from Ball.
Good body shot from Ball.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
Ball lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ball scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ball throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
Ball lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Ball lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Ball lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Ball stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
A short left from Ball.
Ball digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ball creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Ball lands a right hand.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ball gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chrisopher Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Thompson.
Ball lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Ball.
Ball digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ball scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ball scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chrisopher Ball has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ball lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ball lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
Ball lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Ball digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Ball.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ball scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Ball.
Ball working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chrisopher Ball dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Ball throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thompson on the side of the head.
Thompson moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Ball.
A right handed body shot lands from Ball.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thompson.
Thompson blocking some punches.
A short right from Ball.
A short right from Ball on the inside.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson is working for takedown but Ball is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball pushes Thompson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ball makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Ball.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson wants a takedown.
Ball lands a left hand.
Ball scores with a hook to the body.
Ball lands a shot to the body.
Ball gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ball gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ball.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ball.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ball lands with a left to the head.
Ball stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Ball is controlling the position.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Ball scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ball lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Ball scores with a hook to the body.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Ball.
Ball lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands a body shot.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ball lands a body shot.
Ball pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball lands an uppercut.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Ball.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Ball lands a nice uppercut.
Ball working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ball lands an uppercut.
Ball lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thompson.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ball.
A short uppercut from Ball.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball lands an uppercut.
Thompson is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ball creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ball finish him?
Ball lands a right hand.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Ball lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ball scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ball lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Ball lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Ball holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
Chrisopher Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Thompson.
Ball lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chrisopher Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ball, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:24
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chrisopher Ball!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Son Goku (ranked 8425 p4p, 692 weight class) and Eric Rox (ranked 7876 p4p, 667 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Son Goku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Rox!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goku lands a jab to Rox's midsection.
Goku keeps the fight on the outside.
Goku went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Goku misses the target.
Son Goku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goku wants it to stay on the feet.
Rox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goku wants it to stay on the feet.
Rox staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rox.
Son Goku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Rox.
Rox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rox is defended easily by Goku.
Rox tries to clinch but Goku is having none of it.
Goku seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku lands with a right hand.
Goku scores with the left hand. Rox knows he should have avoided that one.
Goku's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goku duly obliges.
It looks like Eric Rox has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rox.
Goku misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku throws a right and a left that Rox avoids nicely.
Goku throws a right and a left that Rox avoids nicely.
Goku fails to land with a series of punches.
Goku misses with a body shot.
Rox tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rox clinches.
Goku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rox backwards.
Goku is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goku blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rox lands a body shot.
Goku is trying to force a seperation but Rox has the dominant position.
I was talking to Goku's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goku misses with the head strike.
Rox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goku tests Rox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Goku throws a right and a left that Rox avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Goku. No joy for Rox on that attempt.
Goku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rox defending well as Goku loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goku misses the shot to the body.
Son Goku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goku misses with a straight left.
Rox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rox has a takedown stuffed.
Rox tries to clinch but Goku moves out of range.
Rox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goku sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rox somewhat.
Goku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rox.
Goku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rox is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goku wants it to stay on the feet.
Rox tries to close the distance and clinch but Goku swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goku.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goku looks to score with a jab to the body but Rox is just out of range.
Goku misses with a looping left.
Rox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rox is looking to clinch but Goku is avoiding it.
Goku looks to land a combination but Rox avoids it well.
Rox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goku as he jumps to the side.
Goku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rox was well out of range. Poor timing from Goku.
Rox moves into range and clinches up with Goku.
Goku manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku throws a series of punches but Rox moves out of range.
Rox rushes Goku and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goku breaks from the clinch.
Goku keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Goku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goku scores with a one two! Rox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Goku throws a right and a left that Rox avoids nicely.
Goku throws a body punch but Rox moves out of range.
Rox shoots in for a takedown but Goku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rox tries to clinch up but Goku circles away and keeps his distance.
Goku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rox manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goku!
Goku is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rox or perhaps it was just good defense by Goku, which made it look bad.
Goku throws a body punch but Rox moves out of range.
Rox moves in looking to clinch but Goku pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Son Goku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Rox's cut.
That's time! Goku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rox clinches.
Rox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goku misses with a body shot.
Rox shoots in for a takedown but Goku shows good takedown defense.
Goku scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goku is looking for a counter combo.
Rox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goku.
Rox feints the counter takedown.
Goku looks to score with a jab to the body but Rox is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku fails to land with a series of punches.
Goku throws a series of punches but Rox moves out of range.
Goku's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goku duly obliges.
Rox slips a jab and a cross from Goku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goku is fending him off so far but Rox persists. Nope, Goku circles away and we're back to standing.
Rox closes the distance and clinches.
Rox manages to break the clinch.
Rox goes for a double leg but Goku avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goku continues to drive forward.
Son Goku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Rox.
Goku throws a nice looking combination but Rox bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goku misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Goku. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rox shoots for a takedown but Goku saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Goku.
Rox is trying desperately to land a takedown but Goku is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rox.
Rox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goku scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rox is rocked!
Goku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rox can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goku feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Rox crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Son Goku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Artie Lange (ranked 7814 p4p, 666 weight class) and Dan Brunton (ranked 8361 p4p, 690 weight class). Artie Lange has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Artie Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Brunton!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lange instigates a clinch.
Lange jumps guard and drags Brunton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brunton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lange swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lange can't keep his opponent in guard - Brunton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lange is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lange is looking to escape.
Lange desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunton is looking to take a break and control but Lange is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lange gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lange swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brunton wants to control from the top but Lange keeps moving.
Brunton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lange is keeping the position for now.
Lange keeping moving, preventing Brunton from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lange looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brunton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lange to the mat! Lange manages to get full guard.
Lange on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lange tries to get out of the position.
Brunton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lange manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Brunton has Lange in his guard.
Brunton is looking for a triangle but Lange pushes his legs off easily.
Brunton pulls Lange in to control the position.
Brunton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lange throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange works over Brunton with some ground and pound from guard.
Lange has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lange with a nice head shot there.
Brunton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lange lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Lange has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brunton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brunton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lange is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunton controls Lange momentarily but Lange frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange trying to control but Brunton is working from the bottom.
Brunton is trying to keep Lange in close.
Lange trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lange is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Brunton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lange is looking to defend but Brunton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lange! Brunton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lange taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Brunton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minor Caugh (ranked 5086 p4p, 494 weight class) and Connah Keates (ranked 4452 p4p, 437 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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275 lbs
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25
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Minor Caugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Connah Keates!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caugh doesn't manage to clinch there - Keates circles away.
Caugh tries to clinch
and Keates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Keates misses.
Donk. Keates catches Caugh right on the button with a cross.
Caugh misses with a double jab.
Keates misses the shot to the body.
Keates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caugh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Caugh fails to land with a series of punches.
Keates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caugh delivers a nice body kick.
Keates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Caugh.
Caugh tries to clinch up but Keates circles away and keeps his distance.
Keates stalks Caugh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caugh's face. Caugh staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caugh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keates.
Caugh throws out a loose jab but Keates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keates misses the shot to the body.
Keates works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Keates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Keates lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Caugh.
Caugh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caugh moves in looking to clinch but Keates pushes him off.
Keates wants to counter with a clinch but Caugh pushes him away.
Keates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Caugh misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Keates.
Caugh is looking to clinch.
Caugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keates lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Caugh wants to clinch.
Keates wants to counter the offense by Caugh and move into the clinch position.
Keates works the jab nicely.
Caugh is looking to clinch.
Caugh tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caugh tries to clinch up.
Caugh wants to clinch up but Keates keeps it at a distance.
Caugh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keates.
Caugh tries to clinch but Keates is having none of it.
Keates has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Caugh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keates lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keates circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keates. Caugh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caugh lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Keates is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Caugh had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Caugh tries to close the distance and clinch but Keates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keates dips to his left and cracks Caugh with an uppercut!
Keates throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caugh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Keates.
Caugh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caugh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caugh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caugh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caugh needs to keep his hands up - Keates had a free shot at his head there.
Keates jabs Caugh to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Keates lands a jab to the head.
Keates throws a series of punches but Caugh moves out of range.
Keates throws a series of punches but Caugh avoids them all with ease.
Keates misses with a series of wild punches.
Caugh has Keates up against the cage in a clinch.
Caugh tries to throw a body punch but Keates avoids it by throwing Caugh back against the cage.
Keates working hard to break the clinch.
Keates is looking to break free of the clinch but Caugh has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Keates's face as he tries to break the clinch.
I was talking to Caugh's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Keates blocking some punches.
Keates looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caugh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keates shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caugh tries to clinch up but Keates circles away and keeps his distance.
Caugh is looking to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Keates.
Caugh tries to clinch but Keates moves out of range.
Caugh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caugh is looking to clinch.
Keates misses with a few strikes there.
Caugh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caugh loads up on a big right hand but Keates slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caugh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keates paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caugh manages to avoid it.
Keates chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Caugh can pounce on him.
Keates keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connah Keates dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keates lands a jab to the nose.
Caugh moves in looking to clinch but Keates pushes him off.
Keates is looking for the big counter here.
Keates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caugh tries to close the distance and clinch but Keates swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Keates in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Caugh wants to clinch up but Keates keeps it at a distance.
Keates wants to counter with a clinch but Caugh pushes him away.
Caugh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caugh doesn't manage to clinch there - Keates circles away.
Caugh tries to clinch but Keates moves out of range.
Caugh wants to clinch up but Keates keeps it at a distance.
Keates thuds his right hand into Caugh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keates keeps the fight on the outside.
Caugh tries to clinch but Keates is having none of it.
Caugh moves in looking to clinch but Keates pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caugh is looking to clinch.
Keates moves out of range as Caugh strikes.
Caugh connects with the punch.
Keates takes one to the side of the head.
Keates misses with an uppercut.
Caugh misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caugh tries to clinch but Keates is having none of it.
Keates steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caugh.
Keates swats away the attempt to clinch by Caugh.
Keates is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Caugh looks to clinch
and Keates counters with a stiff right hand.
Connah Keates seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caugh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caugh tries to clinch up but Keates circles away and keeps his distance.
Caugh tries to clinch but Keates moves out of range.
Keates wants to counter with a clinch but Caugh pushes him away.
Caugh moves in looking to clinch but Keates pushes him off.
Keates swats away the attempt to clinch by Caugh.
Caugh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minor Caugh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caugh doesn't manage to clinch there - Keates circles away.
Keates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caugh wants to clinch but Keates slips to the side
enabling Keates to counter with a crisp jab.
Keates sizes up Caugh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Keates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caugh tries to clinch up but Keates circles away and keeps his distance.
Keates lands a head shot.
Keates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keates defending well as Caugh loads up on a big left hand.
Keates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Keates uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Caugh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keates ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caugh is looking to clinch but Keates is avoiding it.
Keates works the jab nicely.
Keates lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Caugh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keates stuns Caugh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Caugh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keates paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keates with a jab.
Keates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab by Keates.
Caugh moves in looking to clinch but Keates pushes him off.
Keates keeps the fight on the outside.
Caugh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Keates misses.
Keates lands a jab to Caugh's midsection.
Caugh misses with a head kick.
Keates scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Keates scores with a hook.
Caugh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Keates. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Caugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keates avoids the head kick by Caugh.
Caugh doesn't manage to clinch there - Keates circles away.
Keates connects with a body shot.
Caugh fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keates! But no joy.
Keates tries to bum rush Caugh with a series of wild strikes but Caugh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caugh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Keates tries to counter it with a takedown but Caugh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keates wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Caugh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keates appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Caugh wants to clinch
enabling Keates to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keates scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caugh doesn't seem bothered though.
Caugh wants to clinch.
Caugh tries to clinch there but Keates circles away.
Caugh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caugh moves to clinch but Keates breaks away
letting Keates counter with a right hand.
Caugh is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Caugh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keates.
Caugh is rocked!
Caugh misses with a left hand
and Keates scores with a counter punch that sends Caugh to the canvas! Keates smells blood - he's punishing Caugh with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Caugh has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connah Keates!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Brickwell (ranked 9527 p4p, 683 weight class) and Handsome Hagen (ranked 8377 p4p, 639 weight class). Brickwell comes into the arena with Evanescence - Bring me to life blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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243 lbs
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225 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Brickwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Handsome Hagen!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagen clinches.
The referee calls for Hagen to work.
Hagen prevents Brickwell from breaking the clinch.
Hagen just leaning against Brickwell, taking a breather.
Brickwell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brickwell has had enough of the clinch but Hagen keeps him there for the moment.
Hagen pulls Brickwell into guard.
Hagen looking for a triangle here. Brickwell is fighting it but it looks tight! Hagen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brickwell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Handsome Hagen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Dickinson (ranked 4869 p4p, 476 weight class) and Steve Jobs (ranked 7016 p4p, 601 weight class). Steve Jobs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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240 lbs
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250 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Jobs!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jobs pulls guard successfully.
Dickinson throwing strikes but missing.
Jobs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dickinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jobs has momentary wrist control but Dickinson slips an elbow through the middle.
Dickinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jobs wants to stand but Dickinson is controlling the position.
Jobs trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dickinson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson throws an elbow that misses. Jobs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dickinson's guard. Nice move by Jobs!
Dickinson wants to sweep here but Jobs controlling him for the moment.
Dickinson has a closed guard, preventing Jobs from standing up.
Jobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickinson is retaining full guard.
Jobs preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dickinson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jobs has passed into side control.
Dickinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Jobs landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jobs trying to control the action but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
Dickinson is trying to improve his position.
Dickinson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jobs wants to stand but Dickinson is controlling his arm.
Dickinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dickinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jobs is looking to take a break and control but Dickinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobs gets to mount! Dickinson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dickinson is trying desperately to improve position.
Dickinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jobs throwing shots but Dickinson is blocking nicely.
Dickinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dickinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jobs preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobs pushes down on Dickinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dickinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dickinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jobs trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
Dickinson 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.
Dickinson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Jobs will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dickinson blocks a jab.
Jobs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dickinson controls the position for a moment.
Jobs wants to stand but Dickinson is controlling his arm.
Dickinson tries to bench press Jobs off him but Jobs keeps the position.
Dickinson manages to get back to half guard.
Dickinson gets back to full guard.
Dickinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jobs manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jobs keeping full guard, as Dickinson tries to pass.
Jobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dickinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dickinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jobs is keeping the position for now.
Jobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dickinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jobs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jobs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dickinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Dickinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jobs's guard.
Dickinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jobs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson lands a couple of digs.
Jobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steve Jobs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dickinson stands and throws Jobs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dickinson taking a breather here.
Jobs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickinson.
Dickinson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dickinson wants to take a breather but Jobs is having none of it.
Jobs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dickinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jobs defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dickinson is working away from the top position though.
Jobs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jobs.
Jobs is breathing heavily.
Dickinson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dickinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jobs is retaining full guard.
Jobs working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dickinson has passed into half guard!
Dickinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jobs wants to control but Dickinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dickinson with the ground and pound but Jobs uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jobs striking off his back but it's not causing Dickinson any problems.
Dickinson throwing strikes from guard but Jobs blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dickinson throwing shots but Jobs is blocking nicely.
Jobs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dickinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Jobs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dickinson throwing shots but Jobs is blocking nicely.
Dickinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jobs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dickinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dickinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jobs!
Dickinson looking to finish with strikes here!
Jobs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickinson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jobs because Dickinson loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Dickinson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dickinson.
Dickinson tries to move to mount but Jobs blocks the move with his legs.
Dickinson is looking to take a break and control but Jobs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dickinson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jobs defending against the ground and pound.
Dickinson throws an elbow but Jobs slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jobs is letting Dickinson control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Jobs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jobs stops Dickinson from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jobs stops Dickinson from passing to mount.
Dickinson misses with the ground and pound.
Jobs is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dickinson throws a strike aimed at the side of Jobs's head but Jobs avoids it well.
Dickinson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jobs is looking to reverse the position.
Dickinson wants to control but Jobs is keeping him busy.
Jobs is pushing Dickinson's head away, looking to escape. Dickinson manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is working Jobs over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dickinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jobs can do to turn this around?
Jobs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jobs prevents Dickinson from improving his position.
Jobs wants to take a breather but Dickinson is having none of it.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Jobs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dickinson is trying to maintain the position but Jobs is very close to passing his half guard.
Dickinson is staying active underneath Jobs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dickinson is pressing down on Jobs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dickinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dickinson prevents Jobs from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson drops an elbow to the side of Jobs's head.
Dickinson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jobs is looking for a sweep. Dickinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dickinson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dickinson wants to control but Jobs is keeping him busy.
Dickinson tries to pass to full mount but Jobs defends it.
Dickinson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dickinson throwing shots but Jobs is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson is controlling the pace.
Jobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickinson.
Dickinson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dickinson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dickinson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dickinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dickinson connects with a nice short shot to Jobs's temple.
Jobs wants to get back to his feet.
Dickinson is nestled in close to Jobs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Dickinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dickinson 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Dickinson!
Steve Jobs spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank You guys for being there. Without you people we are nothing. Thanks for all your support.I will come back stronger and make sure to impress you guys. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Shelby (ranked 3350 p4p, 364 weight class) and Geanluca Lorenzon (ranked 3937 p4p, 410 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Shelby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Geanluca Lorenzon!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby lands a jab to the head.
Shelby throws a hook but Lorenzon blocks it.
Shelby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shelby, pushing him back against the cage.
Lorenzon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shelby up against the cage.
Lorenzon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lorenzon avoiding damage.
Shelby is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lorenzon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lorenzon works on Shelby's body with a couple of short punches.
Shelby misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzon misses with a body punch.
Lorenzon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lorenzon is pushing Shelby up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shelby tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lorenzon avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lorenzon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Shelby.
Lorenzon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Danny Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Shelby misses its intended target.
Shelby throws a right and a left that Lorenzon avoids nicely.
Shelby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lorenzon walks into a jab.
Shelby throws a hook to the side of Lorenzon's head but Lorenzon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shelby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lorenzon throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.
Shelby with a nice cross.
Lorenzon lands an overhand right.
Lorenzon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lorenzon with a hook.
Shelby avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lorenzon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lorenzon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon lands a jab to Shelby's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shelby gets tackled into the cage by Lorenzon. Lorenzon maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Shelby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Shelby.
Shelby misses with a punch to the body.
Lorenzon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lorenzon misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby working aggressively here.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Lorenzon.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lorenzon's elbow.
A short right from Shelby on the inside.
Shelby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shelby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lorenzon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lorenzon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shelby just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Shelby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shelby.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
Lorenzon tests Shelby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shelby throws a looping overhand right but Lorenzon ducks down to avoid it.
Lorenzon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shelby.
Lorenzon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shelby at a distance.
Shelby throws a jab but it's blocked by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon scores with a punch to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Lorenzon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shelby looks to throw the jab but Lorenzon is out of range.
Lorenzon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shelby connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lorenzon scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Lorenzon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lorenzon has managed to clinch.
Shelby breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby gets a clinch.
Shelby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lorenzon lands a body punch.
Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Lorenzon controls the action.
Lorenzon blocks a body shot from Shelby.
A right hook to the body lands for Lorenzon.
A right hook to the body lands for Lorenzon.
Shelby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lorenzon.
Shelby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shelby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lorenzon's elbow.
Lorenzon lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Shelby.
Lorenzon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lorenzon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lorenzon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shelby is breathing heavily.
Lorenzon lands a nice shot to the body.
Lorenzon misses with a punch to the body.
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 Danny Shelby will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lorenzon checks the leg kick.
Shelby throws a big shot that misses.
Lorenzon ducks under a wild hook from Shelby.
Lorenzon swings for the body but Shelby moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Shelby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Danny Shelby has been cut.
Lorenzon tries to clinch up.
Shelby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lorenzon throws a jab but it's blocked by Shelby.
Shelby circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lorenzon rushes Shelby and presses him up against the cage.
Lorenzon blocks a body shot from Shelby.
Lorenzon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shelby's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzon lands a left hand.
Shelby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shelby throws out a powerful jab.
Shelby jabs at Lorenzon's body.
Danny Shelby is winning the standup battle so far.
Shelby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lorenzon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby scores with a jab. Lorenzon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lorenzon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shelby drops his hands momentarily and Lorenzon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lorenzon slips a jab from Shelby.
Shelby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shelby scores with a jab to the head.
Shelby lands a jab to Lorenzon's midsection.
Lorenzon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lorenzon thuds his right hand into Shelby's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shelby throws out a loose jab but Lorenzon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lorenzon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lorenzon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shelby defending well as Lorenzon loads up on a big left hand.
Shelby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shelby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lorenzon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby misses with a body shot.
Lorenzon tries to clinch there but Shelby circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lorenzon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Shelby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Shelby.
Shelby swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lorenzon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lorenzon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lorenzon clobbers Shelby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shelby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shelby misses with a hook to the body
and Lorenzon counters with a nice uppercut.
Shelby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Shelby. That snapped Lorenzon's head back.
Lorenzon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shelby.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon blocks a jab.
Shelby throws out a leg kick but Lorenzon moves out of range and Shelby only half commits.
Lorenzon misses with a shot to the body
and Shelby counters with a nice uppercut.
Shelby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lorenzon.
Shelby cracks Lorenzon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lorenzon throws a shot from downtown. Shelby moves away and avoids it.
Shelby throws a good cross that connects.
Shelby scores with a decent looking hook.
Lorenzon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shelby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shelby misses with a looping right.
Lorenzon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shelby sizes up Lorenzon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lorenzon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelby paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lorenzon walks into a straight right hand from Shelby.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby throws a series of punches but Lorenzon avoids them all with ease.
Lorenzon tries to clinch there but Shelby circles away.
Nice shot by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon misses with a hook. Shelby ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Shelby.
Lorenzon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shelby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lorenzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shelby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lorenzon has Shelby up against the cage in a clinch.
Lorenzon tries a body shot but Shelby blocks it.
Lorenzon misses with a punch on the inside.
Lorenzon lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Shelby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Shelby's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab by Shelby.
A big left from Shelby misses.
Shelby misses with a hook.
Lorenzon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.
Shelby misses with a few strikes there.
Lorenzon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Shelby.
Lorenzon moves into range and clinches up with Shelby.
Shelby is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shelby breaks the clinch.
Shelby misses with a double jab.
Lorenzon tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzon has closed the distance and engaged Shelby in a clinch.
Lorenzon tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Lorenzon back against the cage.
Shelby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage.
Shelby tries to break the clinch but Lorenzon is controlling the position.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorenzon lands a shot to the body.
Shelby tries to break the clinch but Lorenzon is controlling the position.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shelby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shelby thuds his right hand into Lorenzon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shelby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lorenzon doesn't seem bothered though.
Lorenzon misses with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelby misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Lorenzon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shelby on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby. Lorenzon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lorenzon lands a jab to the nose.
Shelby ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shelby throws an off balance right hand
and Lorenzon counters with a nice uppercut.
Lorenzon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lorenzon swings for the body but Shelby moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lorenzon scores with a hook to the body. Shelby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shelby throws a body punch but Lorenzon moves out of range.
Lorenzon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shelby.
Lorenzon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shelby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shelby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lorenzon closes the distance and clinches.
Lorenzon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lorenzon lands an uppercut.
Lorenzon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lorenzon has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
Shelby working hard to break the clinch.
Lorenzon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Shelby scores with a hook to the body.
Lorenzon lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lorenzon lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon is leaning against Shelby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lorenzon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lorenzon lands a body shot.
Shelby prevents a body shot from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon scores with a shoulder strike.
Lorenzon digs a right hand into Shelby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shelby's gas tank.
Lorenzon lands a body punch.
Lorenzon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon pushes Shelby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lorenzon.
Lorenzon lands with a left to the head.
Lorenzon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Lorenzon as the two fighters clinch.
Shelby letting Lorenzon take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Lorenzon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shelby wants to break free but Lorenzon has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon works on Shelby's body with a couple of short punches.
Lorenzon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The referee calls for Lorenzon to work.
A hook to the body from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon can't find room to land a body shot as Shelby controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lorenzon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lorenzon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lorenzon.
Shelby wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lorenzon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lorenzon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lorenzon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lorenzon lands a right hand.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Lorenzon scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geanluca Lorenzon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Shelby'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.
Shelby misses with a lunging right hand
and Lorenzon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shelby prevents a body shot from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Lorenzon.
Shelby is trying to break free.
Lorenzon effectively controlling the action here.
Shelby tries to throw a body punch but Lorenzon avoids it by throwing Shelby back against the cage.
Lorenzon can't find room to land a body shot as Shelby controls the action.
Come on Lorenzon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lorenzon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelby manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzon throws a body punch but Shelby moves out of range.
Lorenzon tries to move into range but Shelby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lorenzon ducks under a wild hook from Shelby.
Lorenzon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lorenzon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shelby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Shelby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lorenzon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shelby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lorenzons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shelby throws an overhand right that lands on Lorenzon's shoulder, as Lorenzon tries to avoid the shot.
Shelby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shelby.
Shelby throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lorenzon on the side of the head.
Shelby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lorenzon.
Shelby sets himself, and Lorenzon steps forward looking for the clinch! Shelby avoids it this time.
Shelby lands a body shot.
Shelby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shelby throws a body punch but Lorenzon moves out of range.
Lorenzon wants to counter with a clinch but Shelby pushes him away.
A low kick from Shelby misses
and Lorenzon moves into the clinch.
Lorenzon tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Lorenzon back against the cage.
Lorenzon has Shelby pressed against the cage, preventing Shelby from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon stalling in the clinch.
Lorenzon lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon lands a left hand.
Shelby can't find room to land a body shot as Lorenzon controls the action.
Shelby prevents a body shot from Lorenzon.
Shelby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lorenzon stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon just leaning against Shelby, taking a breather.
Lorenzon scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Shelby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lorenzon.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shelby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shelby wants to break free but Lorenzon has control.
Lorenzon lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon digs a right hand into Shelby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shelby's gas tank.
Lorenzon lands with a left to the head.
Lorenzon effectively controlling the action here.
Lorenzon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lorenzon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lorenzon works on Shelby's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lorenzon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lorenzon controlling the action here for a moment.
Lorenzon scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorenzon has Shelby pressed against the cage.
Geanluca Lorenzon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lorenzon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lorenzon stalling.
Come on Lorenzon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Geanluca Lorenzon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lorenzon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lorenzon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shelby moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lorenzon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lorenzon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lorenzon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lorenzon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shelby swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shelby throwing a counter right hand but Lorenzon manages to avoid it.
Shelby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shelby lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shelby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geanluca Lorenzon dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Danny Shelby's cut.
That's time! 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.
Shelby throws a looping overhand right but Lorenzon ducks down to avoid it.
Lorenzon throws a body punch but Shelby moves out of range.
Lorenzon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shelby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzon tries to bum rush Shelby with a series of wild strikes but Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lorenzon throws an overhand right that lands on Shelby's shoulder, as Shelby tries to avoid the shot.
Lorenzon scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby tries to bum rush Lorenzon with a series of wild strikes but Lorenzon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lorenzon moves into range and clinches up with Shelby.
Lorenzon is pushing Shelby up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shelby manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorenzon wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby avoids the body shot from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lorenzon. Shelby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shelby stalks Lorenzon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lorenzon's face. Lorenzon staggers backwards, shaken.
Shelby goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lorenzon misses with a body punch
and Shelby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lorenzon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shelby was well out of range. Poor timing from Lorenzon.
Shelby misses with a combination
and Lorenzon moves into the clinch.
Lorenzon digs a right hand into Shelby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shelby's gas tank.
Shelby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lorenzon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lorenzon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shelby tries to circle away but Lorenzon has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon blocking some punches.
Shelby takes a shot to the head.
Shelby is trying to break the clinch but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage.
Shelby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shelby moves away.
Lorenzon clinches up with Shelby and pushes him back against the cage.
Shelby working hard to break the clinch.
Lorenzon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Lorenzon.
Shelby breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shelby can't break the clinch.
Lorenzon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lorenzon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shelby pushes Lorenzon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shelby.
A body shot lands from Lorenzon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shelby tries to stall but Lorenzon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shelby.
Shelby manages to break the clinch.
Lorenzon takes the fight into the clinch.
Lorenzon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lorenzon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lorenzon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lorenzon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lorenzon misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Shelby is trying to push Lorenzon away but Lorenzon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lorenzon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Shelby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lorenzon working aggressively here.
Shelby has a couple of punches blocked by Lorenzon.
Shelby blocks a body shot from Lorenzon.
Lorenzon scores with a shot to the side of Shelby's head.
Shelby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
Lorenzon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shelby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lorenzon.
Shelby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lorenzon.
Shelby moves out of range as Lorenzon strikes.
Lorenzon rushes Shelby and presses him up against the cage.
Lorenzon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geanluca Lorenzon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lorenzon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 46:49
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geanluca Lorenzon!
Geanluca Lorenzon is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Verhoeven (ranked 4304 p4p, 505 weight class) and Kromog The Terror (ranked 3118 p4p, 404 weight class). Kromog The Terror will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicky Verhoeven!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kromog The Terror!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Terror scores with a nice right hand.
The Terror punishes Verhoeven's body with a nice straight punch.
The Terror throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Verhoeven on the side of the head.
The Terror looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Verhoeven keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Terror.
Verhoeven is looking to counter punch.
Verhoeven fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Terror, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Verhoeven.
The Terror pushes Verhoeven back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Verhoeven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from The Terror.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Terror as Verhoeven tries to tie him up.
The Terror lands a body shot in the clinch.
Verhoeven is breathing heavily.
The Terror lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Verhoeven backwards.
Nice body punch from The Terror.
The Terror lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Verhoeven or not.
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!
The Terror lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from The Terror.
The Terror works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Terror working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Terror is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Terror lands a shoulder strike.
The Terror lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Verhoeven's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Terror lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verhoeven backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Terror.
The Terror slowing the pace effectively.
The Terror lands a shoulder strike.
The Terror pushes Verhoeven back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The Terror lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Terror works on Verhoeven's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from The Terror.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Terror is leaning against Verhoeven and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from The Terror.
Verhoeven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Terror's efforts to push away.
The Terror is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, The Terror scores with a nice short uppercut.
Verhoeven misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Terror goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Terror digs a right hand underneath Verhoeven's ribcage. Verhoeven let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Terror tries to throw a body punch but Verhoeven avoids it by throwing The Terror back against the cage.
The Terror lands with a right to the head.
The Terror is trying to break free.
The Terror wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Terror lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Terror works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from The Terror.
The Terror scores with a nice hook to the head.
Verhoeven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Terror cracks Verhoeven with a nice body shot.
The Terror tries a body shot but Verhoeven blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Terror - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Terror tries a body shot but Verhoeven blocks it.
The Terror breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from The Terror misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Verhoeven misses the target.
The Terror dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Terror throws a right and a left that Verhoeven avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and Verhoeven tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Terror misses with an uppercut.
The Terror swats away the attempt to clinch by Verhoeven.
The Terror loads up on a big right hand but Verhoeven slips the punch.
The Terror throws a series of punches but Verhoeven moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Terror lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Terror swings for the body but Verhoeven moves out of range.
The Terror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Terror rushes Verhoeven and presses him up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for The Terror.
The Terror lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by The Terror.
The Terror's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Verhoeven tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Terror manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Verhoeven looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Terror appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Terror ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Terror slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Terror scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Verhoeven is rocked!
The Terror moves into the clinch.
Oh Verhoeven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Terror lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Terror has had enough of the clinch but Verhoeven keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from The Terror.
The Terror lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Terror lands a nice shot to the body.
The Terror lands with a right to the head.
The Terror lands with a right to the head.
The Terror being controlled against the cage.
A body shot lands from The Terror.
The Terror is leaning against Verhoeven and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Verhoeven seems to have got his legs back now.
The Terror can't find room to land a body shot as Verhoeven controls the action.
The Terror lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Terror lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Verhoeven has The Terror pressed against the cage, preventing The Terror from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Terror.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Terror works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Terror looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kromog The Terror dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Terror moves in close and cracks Verhoeven with a massive right hand! Verhoeven, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by The Terror!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kromog The Terror!
Kromog The Terror is the new light heavyweight champion!
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