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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rad Dood (ranked 3301 p4p, 282 weight class) and Stephan Lizotte (ranked 3181 p4p, 278 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rad Dood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephan Lizotte!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lizotte tests Dood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lizotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dood seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lizotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lizotte is fending him off so far but Dood persists. Nope, Lizotte circles away and we're back to standing.
Dood fails with the takedown.
Lizotte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dood's sensitive parts.
Dood misses with a looping left.
Lizotte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dood gets the takedown into side control.
Lizotte struggling a bit here.
Dood swings around for an armbar but Lizotte sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dood's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lizotte seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizotte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dood keeping full guard, as Lizotte tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dood is looking for a triangle but Lizotte pushes his legs off easily.
Lizotte controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dood keeping moving, preventing Lizotte from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dood working for a triangle but Lizotte defends it easily.
Dood is trying to control the position but Lizotte postures up.
Lizotte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dood trying to keep a closed guard but Lizotte is proving a slippery customer.
Lizotte advances position into side control!
Lizotte is looking to take a break and control but Dood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lizotte tries to move to mount but Dood blocks the move with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dood seems a little lost for a moment, as Lizotte dominates the positioning.
Dood gets back to half guard.
Lizotte wants to pass the guard but Dood is defending well.
Dood tries to get to full guard but Lizotte has control of the leg.
Dood trying to control from the bottom.
Dood is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dood manages to get to full guard.
Dood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephan Lizotte will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lizotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Dood checks a low kick from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dood swings for the body but Lizotte moves out of range.
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Dood is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lizotte misses with a wild body shot.
Dood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dood misses with a straight left.
Dood closes the distance and clinches up with Lizotte, looking for a takedown. Dood pushes Lizotte against the cage but Lizotte circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lizotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dood.
Lizotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dood. Lizotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lizotte misses with a looping left.
Lizotte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizotte throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Lizotte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a leg kick but Dood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lizotte misses with an uppercut.
Lizotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lizotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lizotte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lizotte wants it to stay on the feet.
Lizotte cracks a nice hook into Dood's ribs.
Lizotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dood swings for the body but Lizotte moves out of range.
Lizotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dood was well out of range. Poor timing from Lizotte.
Lizotte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dood rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dood. Lizotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte avoids the body shot from Dood.
A low kick from Lizotte is predictable there
and Dood counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lizotte is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dood presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lizotte tries to throw a body punch but Dood avoids it by throwing Lizotte back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lizotte.
Dood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rad Dood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lizotte lands a left hand.
Lizotte prevents Dood from breaking the clinch.
Dood misses with a punch on the inside.
Dood prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Dood prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a punch on the inside.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lizotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dood fails to land.
A hook to the body from Lizotte.
Dood drags the fight down to the ground.
Dood working a defensive guard here.
Lizotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Dood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lizotte controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rad Dood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lizotte passes into half guard.
Dood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lizotte content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dood wants to control but Lizotte is keeping busy.
Lizotte is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dood wants to get back to full guard.
Lizotte wants to control but Dood is keeping him busy.
Dood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lizotte slows the pace down in half guard.
Dood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Lizotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stephan Lizotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dood shoots in for a double leg but Lizotte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dood slips a straight right by Lizotte.
Dood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dood tries to score with some ground and pound. Lizotte controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dood creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lizotte sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dood is trying to ground and pound but Lizotte uses the momentary lack of control by Dood to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizotte landing a few short strikes.
Lizotte wants to control but Dood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dood is trying to work for a kimura but Lizotte is defending well.
Dood seems to be working for a kimura but Lizotte defends the submission attempt.
Dood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lizotte slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dood stopping the sweep attempt from Lizotte.
Rad Dood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lizotte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dood won't allow Lizotte to sweep him here.
Lizotte is pulling down on Dood's head. It's preventing any offense from Dood, at least for the moment.
Lizotte is trying to keep Dood in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lizotte. Dood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lizotte is looking to slow Dood down with leg kicks.
No luck for Dood with that takedown attempt.
Lizotte throws out a counter right but Dood avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rad Dood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dood throws a body punch but Lizotte moves out of range.
Dood takes one on the button.
Lizotte throws a hook but Dood blocks it.
Lizotte throws a body punch but Dood moves out of range.
A low kick from Lizotte misses
and Dood counters with a shoot takedown. Lizotte fights it but they end up in guard.
Lizotte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lizotte has momentary wrist control but Dood slips an elbow through the middle.
Lizotte is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dood drops back looking for a leg! Lizotte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lizotte manages to kick Dood off! Dood jumps back into Lizotte's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte is trying to hold Dood in close to prevent damage but Dood has managed to pass into half guard.
Dood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lizotte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lizotte.
Lizotte keeping full guard, as Dood tries to pass.
Dood drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lizotte dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lizotte is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stephan Lizotte.
I've got Lizotte winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephan Lizotte!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Reverend Jim Ignatowski (ranked 1382 p4p, 183 weight class) and Danny Tucker (ranked 2493 p4p, 311 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatowski.
Ignatowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ignatowski throws a jab when Tucker was well out of range.
Tucker lands with a shot to the body.
Tucker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ignatowski misses the jab.
Ignatowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tucker. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatowski.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatowski slips under a jab from Tucker.
Ignatowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Tucker.
Ignatowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker.
Ignatowski connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like The Reverend Jim Ignatowski has been cut.
Tucker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ignatowski's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ignatowski, right into the meat.
Ignatowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Tucker's head.
Ignatowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ignatowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tucker misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker connects with a right hand. Ignatowski shakes it off.
Ignatowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Tucker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tucker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tucker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tucker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatowski cracks the inside of Tucker's front leg.
Tucker throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatowski counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A cross from Ignatowski lands.
Ignatowski misses with a hook. Tucker ducked under it nicely.
Tucker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ignatowski at a distance.
Tucker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatowski checks it well.
Ignatowski is looking to counter punch.
Ignatowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Tucker.
Nice cross by Tucker.
Tucker throws out a powerful jab.
Ignatowski is rocked!
Tucker throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatowski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker.
Ignatowski pushes Tucker away with a front kick.
Tucker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tucker's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tucker manages to avoid it.
Tucker scores with a punch to the head.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski's cut is getting worse.
Ignatowski lands a front kick.
Ignatowski works the jab nicely.
Ignatowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ignatowski throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Ignatowski tenderised Tucker's leg. Tucker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tucker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ignatowski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tucker jabs Ignatowski right on the nose. Ignatowski blinks but takes it well.
Tucker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ignatowski feints and then cracks Tucker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tucker down.
It looks like Ignatowski has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tucker connects with a single shot there.
Ignatowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Tucker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Ignatowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ignatowski gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Tucker points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ignatowski wakes up just in time to hear Tucker thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Tucker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Marques (ranked 3585 p4p, 388 weight class) and Sic Vicious (ranked 2036 p4p, 248 weight class). Marques comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Billy Marques!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sic Vicious !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marques is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vicious .
Nice jab there from Vicious .
Vicious cracks Marques with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marques bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marques throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vicious shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vicious jabs Marques right on the nose. Marques blinks but takes it well.
Marques looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Vicious misses its intended target.
Vicious throws a hook but Marques blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Vicious misses the target.
Marques will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Vicious misses.
Vicious misses with an uppercut
and Marques counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Marques does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vicious misses with a two punch combination.
Marques appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sic Vicious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marques displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vicious throws out the jab.
Vicious takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Vicious misses.
Vicious 's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vicious 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vicious throws a big shot that misses.
Marques throwing a counter right hand but Vicious manages to avoid it.
Vicious misses with an uppercut.
Vicious looks to land a right hand but Marques moved out of range.
Vicious throws a lazy right hand but Marques sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vicious misses the shot to the body.
Marques slips a jab and a cross from Vicious .
Vicious swings for the body but Marques moves out of range.
Marques was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marques misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Vicious was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vicious lands the left hand.
Vicious throws an off balance right hand
and Marques counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marques will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vicious missing with a left hand there. Marques was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vicious throws a series of punches but Marques avoids them all with ease.
Vicious throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marques on the side of the head.
Marques moves away from the strike by Vicious .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vicious throws a series of punches but Marques avoids them all with ease.
Marques appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marques dodges the punch combination from Vicious .
Marques avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marques goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marques connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vicious . Vicious circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vicious pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vicious is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marques.
Marques lands a really nice looking cross but Vicious seems unphased.
Nice cross by Marques.
Vicious misses with a few strikes there.
Marques avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Vicious misses.
Marques ducks under a wild hook from Vicious .
Vicious stuns Marques with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vicious lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marques throws a shot from downtown. Vicious moves away and avoids it.
Marques dodges the punch combination from Vicious .
Marques throwing a counter right hand but Vicious manages to avoid it.
Vicious might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vicious displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marques takes a swing at Vicious 's ribcage but misses.
Marques swings for the body but Vicious moves out of range.
Marques connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vicious momentarily.
Marques steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vicious .
Vicious scores with a jab.
Marques is rocked!
Marques drops his hands momentarily. Vicious doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Marques staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Marques doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sic Vicious !
Our winner, Sic Vicious , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Billy Marques spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to apologize to my fans for what they witnessed here tonight. I am A LOT better than what you all seen here, trust me, the next time I step inside this octagon, you will witness something you've never seen before. MARK MY WORDS!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 1519 p4p, 219 weight class) and James McGuire (ranked 1846 p4p, 256 weight class). McGuire is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Metallica - Enter Sandman . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alzate.
McGuire checks the leg kick.
Alzate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Alzate is predictable there
and Alzate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alzate explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A left and a right from Alzate both land. Nice combination.
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
Alzate looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alzate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alzate throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alzate misses with a wild body shot.
Alzate throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire slips a jab from Alzate.
Alzate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzate.
McGuire fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alzate to the ground. McGuire is now in Alzate's guard.
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire connects with a couple of short punches.
McGuire trying to control but Alzate is working from the bottom.
Alzate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alzate has McGuire pulled in close to control his posture.
McGuire chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alzate looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there.
McGuire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alzate has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGuire trying to control but Alzate is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alzate looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
Alzate controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzate. That did some damage!
Alzate throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Alzate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alzate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alzate blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Alzate lands.
A jab from McGuire misses.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Niko Alzate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzate on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Alzate seems unphased.
Alzate feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McGuire sprawling to the canvas! McGuire rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alzate finish him?!
That has opened up James McGuire's cut even more.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Alzate thinks about countering with a head kick.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Alzate's shoulder, as Alzate tries to avoid the shot.
Alzate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alzate tries a head kick but it misses.
Alzate throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire flicks out a counter leg kick but Alzate steps away.
Alzate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alzate is out of range.
McGuire connects with a body shot that sends Alzate's belly button to the back.
Niko Alzate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Alzate misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alzate throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alzate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Alzate misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Alzate wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
Alzate slips a jab from McGuire.
Alzate tried to counter with a leg kick but McGuire avoided it.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
McGuire tries a low kick but Alzate avoids it.
Nice shot by McGuire.
Alzate scores with a hook.
Alzate misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alzate.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alzate circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by McGuire.
Alzate tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire motions for Alzate to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire jabs Alzate to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alzate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alzate.
Alzate staying out of range there.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire lands a glancing blow to the side of Alzate's head.
Alzate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzate.
Alzate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuire walks into a straight right hand from Alzate.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Alzate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGuire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGuire throws a hook but Alzate avoids it easily.
Alzate misses with a hook
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire stuns Alzate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire defending well as Alzate loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Alzate. Beautiful body shot.
Niko Alzate is winning the standup battle so far.
Alzate misses with a head kick.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alzate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alzate.
McGuire goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Alzate checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alzate misses with a head kick.
Alzate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Alzate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzate.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Alzate keeps it at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow McGuire down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alzate jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alzate defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Alzate throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Alzate had a free shot at his head there.
Alzate defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
As McGuire looks to move away, Alzate throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
A right-left combo lands from Alzate.
The cut above James McGuire's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A swing and a miss from Alzate.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alzate.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
Alzate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alzate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire clobbers Alzate with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
You can see that McGuire has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
McGuire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alzate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alzate scrambles back to his feet.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alzate checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alzate misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alzate momentarily.
Alzate blocks a leg kick.
Alzate appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alzate lands with a kick to the ribs.
Alzate throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzate throws a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Alzate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alzate.
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 Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
Alzate swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Alzate finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alzate lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire ducks right into an uppercut from Alzate.
Alzate cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzate connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as McGuire blocks the low kick.
Alzate drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire blocks a jab.
As Alzate backs off McGuire throws a huge counter combo but Alzate manages to avoid it all.
Alzate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Alzate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alzate.
James McGuire's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Alzate throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alzate looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Alzate pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire is out of range and Alzate settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Alzate ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alzate tries to work over McGuire's front leg with a kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire walks into a stiff left hand from Alzate.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James McGuire's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Niko Alzate!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 1775 p4p, 95 weight class) and Frankie Hollywood (ranked 2781 p4p, 144 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frankie Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hollywood.
Fairbanks instigates a clinch.
Hollywood blocking some punches.
Hollywood can't break the clinch.
Fairbanks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Fairbanks.
Hollywood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairbanks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fairbanks pushes Hollywood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairbanks presses Hollywood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fairbanks scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hollywood being controlled against the cage.
Fairbanks scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fairbanks.
Hollywood blocking some punches.
Hollywood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fairbanks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Fairbanks fails to land.
Nice body punch from Fairbanks.
Hollywood prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairbanks.
Hollywood wants to break free but Fairbanks has control.
Fairbanks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairbanks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hollywood's efforts to push away.
Hollywood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fairbanks has him pressed against the cage.
Fairbanks keeps control of Hollywood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fairbanks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fairbanks throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairbanks gets through Hollywood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hollywood wants to break free but Fairbanks has control.
Hollywood is trying to break the clinch but Fairbanks is controlling him.
Fairbanks lands a hook that snaps the head of Hollywood backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Fairbanks.
Hollywood tries to break the clinch but Fairbanks is controlling the position.
Fairbanks lands a hook that snaps the head of Hollywood backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fairbanks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairbanks misses with some punches.
Fairbanks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hollywood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fairbanks swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hollywood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairbanks has double underhooks.
Fairbanks swings wildly with an uppercut but Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbanks pushes Hollywood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairbanks presses Hollywood against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fairbanks has a couple of punches blocked by Hollywood.
Fairbanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hollywood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Frankie Hollywood has been cut.
Hollywood throws out a loose jab but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollywood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hollywood moves away from the strike by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks moves into the clinch.
Hollywood blocks an uppercut.
Fairbanks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hollywood up against the cage.
Fairbanks has Hollywood pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is trying to force a seperation but Fairbanks has the dominant position.
Fairbanks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hollywood backwards.
Hollywood is rocked!
Fairbanks creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hollywood's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hollywood drops to his knees and Fairbanks pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desmond Fairbanks!
Our winner, Desmond Fairbanks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Dawson (ranked 1414 p4p, 177 weight class) and Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 883 p4p, 113 weight class). Teodors Ozolinsh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson connects with a looping right hand.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawson controls his hands.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ozolinsh or not.
Ozolinsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ozolinsh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ozolinsh pushes Dawson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Ozolinsh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Dawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson slows down the pace here.
Ozolinsh presses Dawson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dawson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
A head punch on the inside from Dawson fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozolinsh gets through Dawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Ozolinsh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawson.
Ozolinsh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawson is stalling here.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson slowing the pace effectively.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ozolinsh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Ozolinsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dawson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ozolinsh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
Dawson moves in looking to clinch but Ozolinsh pushes him off.
Dawson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Dawson wants to clinch
and Ozolinsh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh walks into a straight right hand from Dawson.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozolinsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson moves out of range of the body kick from Ozolinsh.
Dawson blocks a jab.
Ozolinsh feints and then cracks Dawson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dawson down.
Ozolinsh walks into a left hand.
Roger Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Dawson.
Dawson throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ozolinsh defending well as Dawson loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Ozolinsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Ozolinsh coming out on top.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Ozolinsh.
Good exchange - Dawson coming out on top.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a spinning back kick!
Dawson misses with a hook
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Dawson.
Ozolinsh misses with a left hand
and Dawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ozolinsh thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking body shot.
Ozolinsh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dawson misses with a straight left.
Dawson is looking to clinch.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the head.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Dawson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dawson moves to clinch but Ozolinsh breaks away
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh slaps away a takedown attempt from Dawson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ozolinsh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ozolinsh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dawson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ozolinsh. That one must have hurt.
Ozolinsh takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh slips under a jab from Dawson.
Ozolinsh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A lazy left from Ozolinsh finds it's target.
Ozolinsh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dawson misses with a looping right.
Dawson backing away here, and Ozolinsh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dawson takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
Dawson throws a combination. Ozolinsh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Dawson's leg. Dawson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dawson throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Dawson down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh throws a looping overhand right but Dawson ducks down to avoid it.
Ozolinsh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ozolinsh.
Dawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson forces Ozolinsh back against the cage and clinches.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Dawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh prevents a body shot from Dawson.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Ozolinsh lands a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ozolinsh pushes Dawson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Dawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Dawson tries to stall but Ozolinsh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Ozolinsh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ozolinsh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dawson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Dawson blocks the low kick.
Ozolinsh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick which misses Dawson's front leg but catches the back leg as Dawson tries to avoid it.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the head.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Dawson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dawson 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.
Dawson throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Dawson lunges at Ozolinsh with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozolinsh's hand.
Dawson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ozolinsh throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Dawson misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Dawson moved out of range.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozolinsh off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson defending well as Ozolinsh loads up on a big left hand.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dawson misses with a straight left.
Dawson missing with a left hand there. Ozolinsh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Ozolinsh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dawson throws a combination. Ozolinsh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice straight punches there by Ozolinsh. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ozolinsh.
Dawson throws an off balance right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dawson takes a step back to recover.
Ozolinsh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dawson jabs at Ozolinsh's body.
Dawson lands a body shot.
Dawson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Dawson misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh keeps Dawson at a distance using the push kick.
Ozolinsh catches Dawson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozolinsh lands a really nice looking cross but Dawson seems unphased.
Ozolinsh walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Dawson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dawson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dawson walks into a jab.
Dawson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dawson is rocked!
and Ozolinsh counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dawson! He's just covering up as Ozolinsh starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
An out of breath and clearly excited Teodors Ozolinsh thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 1800 p4p, 96 weight class) and Josh Turner (ranked 786 p4p, 40 weight class). Lannister's entrance music is Game Of Thrones. A fine choice. Turner has chosen Next Episode by Dr. Dre as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Turner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Lannister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been informed that Turner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws the left hand but Lannister avoids the punch easily.
Lannister has closed the distance and engaged Turner in a clinch.
Lannister lands an uppercut.
Lannister slowing the pace effectively.
Turner successfully pulls guard.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Lannister loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lannister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lannister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lannister trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner 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.
Lannister working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lannister content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lannister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lannister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
Lannister is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turner controls Lannister momentarily but Lannister frees himself.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannister has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lannister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lannister has managed to get both his arms back between Turner's legs - danger averted.
Turner keeping full guard, as Lannister tries to pass.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister motions for Turner to come forward. Lannister throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lannister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Lannister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Good leg kick by Lannister there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner with a poor takedown
and Lannister counters by clinching up.
Turner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Turner manages to get underhooks.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lannister uses from the top position.
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lannister has passed into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lannister is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lannister working the ground and pound.
Lannister lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Turner down.
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Turner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lannister feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Turner trying to control the position.
Turner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lannister has passed into side control.
Turner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lannister's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lannister! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Turner has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amir Al Megrahi (ranked 1502 p4p, 193 weight class) and Soylent Green (ranked 482 p4p, 70 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Amir Al Megrahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soylent Green!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Megrahi looks to land a right hand but Green moved out of range.
Green moves out of range as Al Megrahi strikes.
Green closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Green has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Good exchange - Green coming out on top.
Al Megrahi scores with a body shot.
Green lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Al Megrahi throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
Al Megrahi throws a big shot that misses.
Green takes a swing at Al Megrahi's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Amir Al Megrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Megrahi misses with a looping right.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Megrahi blocks a low kick nicely.
Green blocks a head kick by Al Megrahi.
Green now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al Megrahi takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green moves into range and connects with a jab.
Al Megrahi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Megrahi throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Al Megrahi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Megrahi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Green.
Al Megrahi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Green responds with a good body kick, but Al Megrahi manages to step out the way in time.
Al Megrahi tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Megrahi.
Al Megrahi throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al Megrahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Al Megrahi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Megrahi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Al Megrahi's head backwards.
Green misses with a looping right.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al Megrahi throws a series of punches but Green avoids them all with ease.
Al Megrahi walks into a stiff left hand from Green.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Al Megrahi.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green misses with a kick to the body
and Al Megrahi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Megrahi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Green has time to react.
Al Megrahi lands with an uppercut that bounces Green off the cage and back into range.
Green checks a leg kick.
Al Megrahi throws a nice head kick!
Green tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Al Megrahi is able to avoid easily.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Al Megrahi misses.
Donk. Green catches Al Megrahi right on the button with a cross.
Al Megrahi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Al Megrahi misses with a combination
and Green counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Megrahi thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Megrahi.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Al Megrahi.
Al Megrahi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Al Megrahi misses with a left hand
and Green counters with a body kick that stops Al Megrahi in his tracks momentarily.
Green cracks Al Megrahi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Green has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Al Megrahi to stand back up!
Al Megrahi is rocked!
Green is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Al Megrahi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Al Megrahi misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Soylent Green!
Soylent Green thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Street Fighter (ranked 366 p4p, 43 weight class) and Tony Bunker (ranked 789 p4p, 90 weight class). Fighter comes to the cage accompanied by You Know How I Do It. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Fighter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bunker.
Bunker moves out of range of the strikes.
And Bunker responds with a good body kick, but Fighter manages to step out the way in time.
Bunker swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Bunker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Bunker.
Fighter misses with a leg kick
and Bunker counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Bunker moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunker. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunker tries to clinch up
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Fighter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunker.
Fighter misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunker scores with a jab. Fighter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bunker scores with a hook to the body. Fighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunker was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Fighter takes a swing at Bunker's ribcage but misses.
Fighter lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker throws a body punch but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter throws the left hand but Bunker avoids the punch easily.
Bunker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter defends it well.
Fighter throws a jab when Bunker was well out of range.
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bunker blocks a low kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fighter, right into the meat.
That kick from Bunker tenderised Fighter's leg. Fighter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fighter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bunker moves into the clinch successfully.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Bunker swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Fighter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fighter tries to work over Bunker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter pushes Bunker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter'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.
Fighter gets through Bunker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunker is working Fighter over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bunker.
Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
Fighter lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bunker will feel that in the morning.
Fighter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bunker is out of range.
Bunker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fighter connects with a body shot that sends Bunker's belly button to the back.
Bunker throws a leg kick but Fighter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Bunker misses with a body shot.
Fighter throws a body kick that misses
and Bunker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bunker lands a really nice looking cross but Fighter seems unphased.
Fighter tries to score with a low kick but Bunker moves his leg out of the way.
Fighter throws a body punch but Bunker moves out of range.
Bunker throws a right hand that misses
and Fighter counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fighter throws a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Bunker.
Fighter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunker throws a push kick but Fighter slaps the foot to one side.
Bunker throws the left hand but Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Bunker wants to slow Fighter down by chopping away at his legs.
Bunker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
Bunker moves out of range of the body kick from Fighter.
Fighter scores with a hook.
Bunker tries to land a front kick but Fighter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Fighter scores with a nice body kick.
Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fighter checks a leg kick nicely.
Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bunker there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker scores with a hook.
Fighter tries to sprawl but Bunker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bunker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fighter is holding on to half guard well.
Bunker 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.
Bunker is thwarting Fighter's attempts to control the position.
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 Street Fighter will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bunker takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Fighter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bunker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fighter finds it's way round the side to connect with Bunker's head.
Fighter swings and misses with a shot to the body
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Bunker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Fighter. Beautiful body shot.
Bunker clinches up with Fighter and pushes him back against the cage.
Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Bunker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunker walks into a stiff left hand from Fighter.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Bunker moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fighter.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunker manages to avoid it.
Fighter clobbers Bunker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker scores with a jab.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Bunker.
Fighter digs a good hook to Bunker's body.
Bunker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Street Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter lands a right hook to the body.
Bunker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fighter. Fighter obviously looking to wear him down.
Fighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bunker misses with a head kick.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Fighter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bunker defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter lands a jab.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunker moves away.
Bunker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fighter.
Fighter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bunker checks it well.
Bunker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bunker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fighter.
Bunker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fighter is looking to wear down Bunker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter misses the jab.
Fighter throws a low kick but Bunker avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter avoids the head kick by Bunker.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fighter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bunker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Bunker.
Bunker connects with a high kick.
Bunker throws a head kick that Fighter semi-blocks.
Bunker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bunker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunker.
Bunker scores with a shoulder strike.
Bunker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fighter lands with a short shot to the head.
Fighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Fighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Bunker.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to throw a body punch but Bunker avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fighter's efforts to push away.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
Bunker struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Fighter pushes Bunker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bunker being controlled against the cage.
Bunker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bunker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter lands an uppercut.
Bunker is looking for a takedown.
Fighter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to throw a body punch but Bunker avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage.
Bunker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Bunker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bunker misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fighter.
A right hook to the body lands for Fighter.
Bunker blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Bunker.
Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunker is trying to drag Fighter to the mat but Fighter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Street Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bunker.
Bunker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action.
Fighter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bunker.
Bunker misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker misses with a body punch.
Fighter slows down the pace here.
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 Street Fighter will probably get the nod.
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!
Fighter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fighter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bunker looks to land a left hand but Fighter moved out of range nicely.
Bunker throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
Bunker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter.
Fighter throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Bunker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fighter takes one to the side of the head.
Bunker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fighter.
Fighter takes a swing at Bunker's ribcage but misses.
Bunker moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Fighter is looking to score with low kicks.
Bunker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunker.
Bunker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter throws a right hand that misses
and Bunker counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunker looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Bunker clinches with his opponent.
Bunker takes a shot to the head.
Bunker can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Bunker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Fighter wants to break free but Bunker has control.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Bunker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fighter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Tony Bunker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Tony Bunker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Street Fighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter stalling against the cage.
Bunker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Bunker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bunker misses with some punches.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Bunker.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunker throws a right hand that misses
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunker blocks the body kick.
Bunker tries to counter with a clinch but Fighter shakes him off and moves away.
Fighter moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunker.
Street Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Bunker misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Fighter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bunker.
Bunker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bunker swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Bunker has his takedown stuffed
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fighter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bunker misses with a head kick.
Fighter slips under a jab.
Fighter jabs Bunker right on the nose. Bunker blinks but takes it well.
Bunker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bunker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fighter can pounce on him.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Bunker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Fighter scores with the left hand. Bunker knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bunker.
Bunker throws a jab when Fighter was well out of range.
Fighter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bunker throws a wild body kick that Fighter sees coming a mile off.
Fighter lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fighter.
Fighter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bunker momentarily.
Bunker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fighter swings for the body but Bunker moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bunker! But no joy.
Jab, jab by Fighter - just one landing.
Fighter takes one to the chin there.
Fighter throws a good cross that connects.
Bunker connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bunker misses with a shot to the body
and Fighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fighter feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bunker's calf.
Fighter works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Street Fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fighter, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Street Fighter!
Post fight, Street Fighter stared into the camera and said 'Hey, Mommie, let's dance; the only reason I signed with this org is to quiet your mouth.
I'll be looking for you on the message boards.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hillary Trump (ranked 95 p4p, 2 weight class) and Tomas Lindberg (ranked 1358 p4p, 64 weight class). Lindberg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. At The Gates - The Book of Sand kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tomas Lindberg has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hillary Trump's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hillary Trump!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomas Lindberg!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump throws out a loose jab but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg staying out of range there.
Trump is looking to clinch.
Trump throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lindberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Trump throws a shot from downtown. Lindberg moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Trump misses.
Trump throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lindberg scores with the left hand. Trump knows he should have avoided that one.
Trump tests Lindberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trump ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trump's head.
Trump tries to clinch
and Lindberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lindberg throws a nice looking combination but Trump bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
Trump with a jab.
Trump takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lindberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trump swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lindberg counters with a nice body shot.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lindberg swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Lindberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trump.
Trump misses with a looping left.
Trump moves out of range as Lindberg strikes.
Lindberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lindberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Lindberg ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Lindberg misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lindberg.
Trump pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindberg moves away from the strike by Trump.
Lindberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trump.
Trump darts in and clinches Lindberg up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
I was talking to Trump's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lindberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Lindberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lindberg lands a body punch.
Lindberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lindberg lands a left hand.
Lindberg working aggressively here.
Trump working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lindberg blocks a body shot from Trump.
Lindberg tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Lindberg blocking some punches.
Lindberg tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Lindberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lindberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lindberg lands a shot to the body.
Lindberg lands with a left to the head.
Lindberg has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Lindberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lindberg misses with a punch to the body.
Trump misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindberg.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Trump blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Trump successfully pulls guard.
Trump has control of Lindberg's left arm, preventing Lindberg from doing any damage.
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lindberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindberg wants to get up but he can't break Trump's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump is pulling down on Lindberg's head. It's preventing any offense from Lindberg, at least for the moment.
Trump is looking for a triangle but Lindberg pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tomas Lindberg will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lindberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Trump clinches up against the cage.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Lindberg tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindberg pushes Trump back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lindberg misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindberg blocking some punches.
Hillary Trump has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindberg's elbow.
Lindberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Trump swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lindberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Trump.
Trump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lindberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Lindberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lindberg lands with a right to the head.
Trump's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
Trump lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg throws a head punch that misses.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindberg.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Lindberg.
Lindberg has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Lindberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
Lindberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trump gets through Lindberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lindberg - that landed with a thud.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Lindberg on the inside.
Trump is working Lindberg over against the cage.
Lindberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindberg tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trump.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Lindberg misses with some punches.
Lindberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lindberg lands a shoulder strike.
Trump blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Lindberg.
Trump pushes Lindberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lindberg lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Lindberg on the inside.
Trump working aggressively here.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands with a right to the head.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Trump working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Trump working aggressively here.
Lindberg tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg wants to get up but he can't break Trump's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trump seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lindberg is aware though and is defending well.
Trump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lindberg wants to get up but he can't break Trump's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trump wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hillary Trump dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lindberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trump avoids the body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg throws a hook but Trump blocks it.
Trump fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trump takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trump tries to clinch there but Lindberg circles away.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lindberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Lindberg - just one landing.
Trump misses with a wild combination.
Lindberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindberg scores with a nice head shot.
Lindberg misses with a right hand
and Trump counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tomas Lindberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Trump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lindberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Lindberg slips the punch.
Lindberg missing with a left hand there. Trump was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trump misses with an uppercut. Lindberg saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Lindberg misses.
Lindberg scores with the left hand. Trump knows he should have avoided that one.
Lindberg takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses.
Trump throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lindberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trump swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trump's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindberg catches Trump with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg throws out a powerful jab.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
Lindberg misses with a hook.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
Lindberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Trump counter with a right hand.
Trump throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Lindberg misses.
Decent striking displayed by Lindberg there.
Trump is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Lindberg walks into a straight right hand from Trump.
Lindberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trump connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lindberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lindberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg takes one to the chin there.
Lindberg swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Lindberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trump misses with a series of wild punches.
Lindberg misses with a body shot.
Trump connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lindberg. Lindberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trump uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindberg.
Trump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trump scores with a nice strike.
Lindberg digs a good body shot into Trump's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trump is looking to counter punch.
Lindberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump misses with a hook.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lindberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
A short uppercut from Trump.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump is working Lindberg over against the cage.
Lindberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lindberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Tomas Lindberg just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trump comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lindberg looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
Trump is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Trump throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lindberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lindberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindberg throws a body punch but Trump moves out of range.
Trump rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lindberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trump misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trump scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
Lindberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lindberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trump defending well as Lindberg loads up on a big left hand.
Trump lands a jab to the head.
Trump misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lindberg looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
Trump keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lindberg takes one to the chin there.
Trump slips under a jab from Lindberg.
Lindberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trump tries to clinch up but Lindberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Trump throws a body shot but no joy.
Lindberg looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trump gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lindberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lindberg. Trump does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lindberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Trump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slow jab from Lindberg misses its intended target.
Lindberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lindberg looks to throw the jab but Trump is out of range.
Lindberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trump counters with a straight right hand.
Trump slips under a jab from Lindberg.
A right-left combo lands from Trump.
Lindberg is rocked!
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lindberg.
Lindberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him?
Trump takes a swing at Lindberg's ribcage but misses.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump scores with the left hand. Lindberg knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump gets a clinch.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Lindberg working aggressively here.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Lindberg misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Lindberg fails to land.
Trump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Lindberg has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Lindberg blocking some punches.
A short right from Trump on the inside.
Lindberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trump lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lindberg to his knees! Trump keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hillary Trump!
Hillary Trump retains his bantamweight title!
Hillary Trump decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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