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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Norris (ranked 4812 p4p, 171 weight class) and Stephen Humphries (ranked 4944 p4p, 175 weight class). Fred Norris is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Humphries!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Humphries moves out of range as Norris strikes.
Norris digs a good hook to Humphries's body.
A left lands for Norris.
It looks like Stephen Humphries has been cut.
Fred Norris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris connects with a nice looking jab.
Norris cracks Humphries with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Humphries tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Norris pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Humphries is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Norris!
Fred Norris spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Van Der Veer (ranked 24282 p4p, 675 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 6472 p4p, 542 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Der Veer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Veer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rodrigez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Veer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Veer is looking to get back to his feet here but Rodrigez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Veer's back.
Veer defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rodrigez's arms.
Rodrigez not allowing Veer to control his hands.
What can Veer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Veer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Veer trying to get back to his feet but Rodrigez is in full control for now.
Veer is trying to defend against the choke here but Rodrigez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rodrigez Tightens the hold and Veer taps out furiously! Rodrigez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emanuel Rodrigez!
Emanuel Rodrigez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sands (ranked 2459 p4p, 60 weight class) and Mr Joshua (ranked 2146 p4p, 52 weight class). Sands's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hip Hop - By: Dead Prez. The crowd seem to be enjoying Joshua's choice of entrance music: Problem Child. Mr Joshua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Sands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Joshua!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua lands a lovely overhand right.
Sands misses with a straight left.
Sands seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sands throws a hook but Joshua avoids it easily.
Joshua lands with a right hand.
Joshua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sands feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joshuas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sands misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joshua.
Joshua tries to work over Sands's front leg with a kick but Sands checks it.
Sands lands a nice shot that snaps Joshua's head back.
Joshua feints and then cracks Sands's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sands down.
Joshua slips under a jab.
Sands misses with an uppercut. Joshua saw that one coming.
Joshua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua slips under a jab.
Sands throws a looping overhand right but Joshua ducks down to avoid it.
Sands lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joshua blocks a head kick by Sands.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Sands moved away.
Joshua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sands checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joshua lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sands scores with a nice head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joshua.
Sands paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sands wants to land a leg kick but Joshua is out of range.
Joshua scores with a jab to the body.
Sands moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sands throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshua.
Sands lands a jab-cross combination.
Sands fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joshua throws a jab but it's blocked by Sands.
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!
Sands scores with the left hand. Joshua knows he should have avoided that one.
Sands looking to score a takedown here. Joshua is defending well but Sands drives through and ends up in Joshua's guard.
Sands throws a big elbow that misses.
Joshua uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Carl Sands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Joshua.
Sands thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sands.
Joshua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joshua connects with a nice looking jab.
Sands connects with an inside leg kick.
Sands tries to land a leg kick but Joshua saw it coming and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Joshua finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joshua works Sands's body with a nice hook.
Sands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joshua.
Mr Joshua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sands misses with a leg kick.
Sands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joshua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sands.
Joshua thuds his right hand into Sands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joshua scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Carl Sands has been cut.
Sands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Joshua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sands throws a hook but Joshua blocks it.
Joshua tries to land a leg kick but Sands saw it coming and moves away.
Sands tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sands.
Sands checks a low kick from Joshua.
Sands slips a jab from Joshua.
Joshua stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sands takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Joshua.
Joshua clinches up against the cage.
Joshua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joshua just leaning against Sands, taking a breather.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sands or not.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Sands controls the action.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sands looks for a takedown but Joshua sprawls well.
Sands throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshua.
Joshua scores with a hook to the body. Sands takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joshua rushes Sands and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joshua misses with a punch to the body.
Sands wants to stall.
Joshua misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sands will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshua walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sands checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Joshua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Sands's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Joshua misses the shot to the body.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Sands sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joshua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Joshua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sands connects with a high kick.
Joshua tries to move into range but Sands moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Joshua is looking to clinch.
Sands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joshua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sands somewhat.
Sands throws a looping overhand right but Joshua ducks down to avoid it.
Joshua staying out of range there.
Joshua connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Joshua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, jab by Joshua - just one landing.
Sands walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sands dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshua lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joshua tries to clinch up.
Joshua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sands. That did some damage!
Joshua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sands checks a leg kick.
Mr Joshua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joshua bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sands's head backwards.
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sands throws a jab but it's blocked by Joshua.
Sands's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Joshua tries a head kick but it misses.
Sands scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Sands. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sands.
Joshua tries to score with a low kick but Sands moves his leg out of the way.
Sands fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joshua to the ground. Sands is now in Joshua's guard.
Joshua scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sands connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joshua. Joshua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Sands.
Sands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joshua.
Joshua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joshua slips a jab from Sands.
Joshua ducks under a wild hook from Sands.
Joshua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sands at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sands.
Joshua throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Sands misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joshua is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Sands misses.
Joshua scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sands misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sands throws a hook but Joshua blocks it.
Sands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joshua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Joshua misses the target.
Sands rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joshua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joshua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sands.
Joshua fakes the body blow, causing Sands to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sands goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Runt (ranked 1361 p4p, 55 weight class) and Gauthier Delsarte (ranked 1319 p4p, 53 weight class). Chris Runt has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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300 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Runt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gauthier Delsarte!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Runt.
Delsarte appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Delsarte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Delsarte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Runt's head.
Delsarte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delsarte scores with a punch to the head.
Runt is rocked!
A left lands for Runt.
Oh Runt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte defending well as Runt loads up on a big left hand.
Delsarte cracks Runt with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Perry St Hype (ranked 3707 p4p, 311 weight class) and Ruben Rivera (ranked 1716 p4p, 179 weight class). 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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perry St Hype!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 2, fighting out of London, Ruben Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera tries to clinch up.
St Hype keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rivera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Rivera 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.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
St Hype blocks a head kick by Rivera.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and St Hype moves out of range easily.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Hype swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Hype fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rivera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from St Hype.
Rivera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rivera is looking to clinch.
St Hype was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
St Hype fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivera takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Hype lands a nice shot that snaps Rivera's head back.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses
and St Hype counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Hype paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Hype blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from St Hype.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Hype looks to land a left hand but Rivera moved out of range nicely.
Rivera tries to work over St Hype's front leg with a kick but St Hype checks it.
St Hype misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Rivera rushes St Hype and presses him up against the cage.
Rivera lands a damaging elbow.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but St Hype blocks it.
St Hype stalling against the cage.
St Hype blocks an elbow strike from Rivera.
St Hype lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rivera keeps control of St Hype as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Hype.
St Hype's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rivera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Hype is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
St Hype gets tackled into the cage by Rivera. Rivera maintains the clinch.
St Hype breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Hype throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from St Hype.
St Hype looks to land a body kick but Rivera moved away.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Hype paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivera wants to clinch up but St Hype keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rivera connects with a high kick.
Rivera is looking to clinch but St Hype is avoiding it.
Rivera staying out of range there.
Rivera feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
St Hype takes a swing at Rivera's ribcage but misses.
St Hype throws a hook to the side of Rivera's head but Rivera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab lands there for St Hype.
Rivera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by St Hype.
Rivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivera closes the distance and clinches.
Rivera pushes off an throws an elbow but St Hype leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rivera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rivera misses with an elbow strike.
St Hype blocks an elbow strike.
St Hype dodges an elbow strike from Rivera.
St Hype managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
St Hype breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perry St Hype seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera tries to score with a low kick but St Hype moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Hype throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
Rivera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from St Hype.
Rivera clinches up with St Hype and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rivera.
St Hype is looking to break free of the clinch but Rivera has double underhooks.
Rivera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Hype.
Rivera lands an elbow that stopped St Hype in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Perry St Hype has been cut.
St Hype is trying to break the clinch but Rivera is controlling him.
St Hype avoids a wild elbow strike from Rivera.
Rivera landing knees to the body.
Rivera prevents St Hype from breaking the clinch.
Rivera scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruben Rivera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perry St Hype's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That kick from Rivera tenderised St Hype's leg. St Hype is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Hype darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rivera pushes St Hype off looking to stand but St Hype dives back in and keeps control.
St Hype throwing shots but Rivera is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Hype wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.
St Hype has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
St Hype will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
St Hype wants to pass to mount but Rivera is defending the position.
St Hype is trying to work for a kimura but Rivera is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rivera wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Hype not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
St Hype 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.
St Hype is working for an americana but Rivera has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst St Hype was thinking about the submission.
Rivera keeping moving, preventing St Hype from controlling successfully.
St Hype stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St Hype is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
St Hype missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Hype is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
St Hype sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
St Hype throws a hook to the side of Rivera's head but Rivera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rivera throws a head kick but St Hype moves out of range.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts St Hype, as that shot connected.
St Hype jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Hype sets himself, and Rivera steps forward looking for the clinch! St Hype avoids it this time.
St Hype misses with a looping right.
St Hype looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
St Hype lands a really nice looking cross but Rivera seems unphased.
Rivera throws a nice head kick!
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Hype throws a poor cross that misses
and Rivera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rivera comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rivera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Hype's efforts to push away.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and St Hype avoids it.
St Hype blocks the elbow strike.
Rivera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rivera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Hype is defending well for now.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but St Hype avoids the damage to the body.
St Hype on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rivera looking to throw knees to the head but St Hype is blocking nicely.
Rivera throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Hype blocks the elbow strike.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St Hype breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from St Hype finds it's target.
Ruben Rivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivera tries to clinch
and St Hype connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Hype was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivera wants to clinch.
St Hype wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rivera wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rivera tries to clinch up but St Hype circles away and keeps his distance.
Perry St Hype is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from St Hype.
Rivera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Hype misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivera counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruben Rivera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Perry St Hype's cut.
That's time! St Hype's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
St Hype dips to his left and cracks Rivera with an uppercut!
Rivera staying out of range there.
Rivera connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rivera tries to close the distance and clinch but St Hype swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivera pushes St Hype up against the cage in a clinch.
St Hype dodges an elbow strike from Rivera.
Rivera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St Hype managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Rivera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Hype has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rivera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rivera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St Hype tries to break free but Rivera pushes him back against the cage.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Hype wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rivera throws an elbow but it misses.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivera misses with a knee strike.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
St Hype avoids the elbow strike from Rivera, against the cage.
Rivera crunches a lovely knee into St Hype's ribcage.
Rivera lands a damaging elbow.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivera pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Hype blocks the elbow strike.
Perry St Hype has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rivera.
Rivera looking to throw knees to the head but St Hype is blocking nicely.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but St Hype avoids the damage to the body.
Ruben Rivera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rivera tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
St Hype is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rivera pushes off an throws an elbow but St Hype leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rivera throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Hype blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
St Hype breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Hype misses with a straight right.
Rivera walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Hype throws a body shot but no joy.
St Hype scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Hype avoids a kick to the body.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
Rivera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rivera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Hype manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivera wants to clinch.
St Hype lands with a cross.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick and St Hype moves out of range easily.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from St Hype.
Rivera feints and then cracks St Hype's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St Hype down.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand
enabling St Hype to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivera takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivera crunches a lovely knee into St Hype's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through St Hype's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rivera throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rivera lands an elbow that stopped St Hype in his tracks for a moment.
Rivera lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
St Hype breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivera throws a good cross that connects.
Rivera slips under a jab from St Hype.
St Hype blocks the body kick.
St Hype misses with an uppercut. Rivera saw that one coming.
Rivera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rivera scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Rivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rivera 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Rivera!
During a confident post fight interview, Ruben Rivera thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan McClain (ranked 587 p4p, 73 weight class) and Sir Anthony Buzzard (ranked 1284 p4p, 157 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan McClain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sir Anthony Buzzard!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buzzard tests McClain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buzzard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buzzard misses with the combination.
Buzzard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Buzzard throws a big shot that misses.
McClain is looking to counter punch.
Buzzard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Dan McClain has been cut.
McClain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McClain is looking to clinch but Buzzard is avoiding it.
McClain throws a body shot but no joy.
Sir Anthony Buzzard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClain swings for the body but Buzzard moves out of range.
Buzzard throws a head kick that misses.
McClain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buzzard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buzzard.
McClain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McClain ducks under a wild hook from Buzzard.
We've been informed that Buzzard 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.
Buzzard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buzzard throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buzzard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McClain.
McClain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McClain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McClain throws a hook but Buzzard avoids it easily.
Buzzard ducks under a wild hook from McClain.
Buzzard thumps McClain with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McClain, as that shot connected.
McClain swinging wildly here.
McClain misses with an uppercut.
Buzzard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McClain lands a body shot.
Buzzard staying out of range there.
Buzzard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Buzzard misses with a straight right.
It looked like McClain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McClain tests Buzzard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buzzard misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard slips under a jab.
Buzzard connects with a high kick.
Buzzard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClain looks to land a right hand but Buzzard moved out of range.
McClain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Buzzard throws a lazy uppercut
and McClain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buzzard is rocked!
Buzzard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McClain.
McClain needs to keep his hands up - Buzzard had a free shot at his head there.
Buzzard throws the left hand but McClain avoids the punch easily.
Buzzard lands a nice shot to the body.
Buzzard moves away from the strike by McClain.
Buzzard walks into a left hand.
Buzzard is still on wobbly legs! Can McClain finish him?
McClain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good shot there by McClain.
McClain throws the left hand but Buzzard avoids the punch easily.
McClain lands a nice looking body shot.
Buzzard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McClain circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Buzzard to the canvas! Buzzard doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - McClain keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan McClain!
Dan McClain retains his middleweight title!
Dan McClain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pikey Chav (ranked 682 p4p, 105 weight class) and Hard Hitter (ranked 1393 p4p, 212 weight class). Chav comes into the arena with Shamrock blaring out of the sound system. Pikey Chav has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pikey Chav!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hard Hitter!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chav lunges at Hitter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hitter's hand.
Hitter avoids the body shot from Chav.
Hitter ducks under a wild hook from Chav.
Hitter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hitter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Pikey Chav has been cut.
Hitter scores with a jab. Chav acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitter.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hitter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chav - the referee stops the clock and Hitter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chav. Hitter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hitter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chav momentarily.
Chav connects with a body shot that sends Hitter's belly button to the back.
Chav lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chav ducks under a wild hook from Hitter.
Chav listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chav tried to score with a low kick but Hitter checks it.
Chav shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hitter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hitter sneaks out the side door and pushes Chav away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Chav lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hitter stuns Chav with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitter tries to clinch up but Chav circles away and keeps his distance.
Chav drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hitter sprawls and moves away.
Hitter looks to throw a body kick
and Chav counters with a thumping low kick.
Good leg kick by Chav there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chav fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Hitter.
Hitter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chav.
Chav defending well as Hitter loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Chav misses.
Chav fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hitter is out of range.
Chav catches Hitter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hitter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitter throws a body punch but Chav moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Chav. Those never looked like landing.
Chav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitter.
Chav throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitter throws a series of punches but Chav avoids them all with ease.
Hitter throws a jab when Chav was well out of range.
Hitter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hitter throws the left hand but Chav avoids the punch easily.
Hard Hitter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chav throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hitter moves away from the strike by Chav.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitter. Chav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitter throws a combination that misses
and Chav connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hitter lands a jab to Chav's midsection.
Chav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitter manages to avoid it.
Hitter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chav counters with an inside leg kick.
Hitter throws a poor cross that misses
and Chav counters with a low kick, right behind Hitter 's knee.
Hitter thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chav scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitter misses the target.
Hitter has managed to clinch.
Chav is trying to pull guard but Hitter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hitter digs a right hand into Chav's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chav's gas tank.
Chav tries to pull guard but Hitter holds him up against the cage and eventually Chav drops back down to his feet.
Hitter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chav scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chav lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitter.
Chav pulls guard.
Chav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hitter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hitter won't allow Chav to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitter is fighting to break Chav's control of his arms but Chav is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hitter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hitter has managed to get both his arms back between Chav's legs - danger averted.
Chav is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hitter is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chav controls Hitter momentarily but Hitter frees himself.
Chav pulls Hitter in to control the position.
Chav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hitter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chav working a defensive guard but Hitter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hitter wants to stand but Chav is controlling his arm.
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 Pikey Chav will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pikey Chav's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hitter moves into the clinch.
Chav has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hitter uses from the top position.
Chav is trying to control the position but Hitter postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chav looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hitter has picked Chav up and slammed him! Chav can't keep hold of the triangle and Hitter manages to pass to side control!
My spies in House of Gladiators inform me that Hitter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chav is trying to improve his position.
Hitter decides to stand back up. Hitter steps back and let's Chav get back to his feet.
Chav scores with a kick to the body.
Hitter connects with a body shot that sends Chav's belly button to the back.
Chav swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitter throws the left hand but Chav avoids the punch easily.
Chav waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hitter.
Chav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitter.
Chav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitter.
Chav fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hitter checks a leg kick.
Chav misses with a left hand
and Hitter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chav thinking.
Hitter doesn't manage to clinch there - Chav circles away.
Chav throwing a counter right hand but Hitter manages to avoid it.
Hitter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chav fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hitter.
Hitter takes a swing at Chav's ribcage but misses.
Chav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitter.
Hitter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chav momentarily.
Chav throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hitter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chav counters with a nice body kick.
Hitter throws a jab when Chav was well out of range.
Chav scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hitter doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chav, right into the meat.
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!
Chav scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pikey Chav is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitter throws a looping overhand right but Chav ducks down to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hitter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chav - the referee stops the clock and Hitter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chav. Hitter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hitter misses with a looping right.
Hitter thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chav.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chav.
Chav tests Hitter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hitter tries to clinch but Chav is having none of it.
Chav ducks under a wild hook from Hitter.
Chav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chav looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitter misses with a body shot.
Hitter misses with a lunging right hand
and Chav counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chav misses with a straight left.
Hitter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chav.
Hitter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hitter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chav looks for the body kick but Hitter saw that one coming.
Hitter misses with a hook.
Chav fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid body kick from Chav.
Chav misses with the body kick
and Hitter counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitter throws a series of punches but Chav avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Chav. Those never looked like landing.
Hitter with the counter takedown but Chav avoids it easily.
Hitter throws a lazy right hand but Chav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chav counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chav tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hitter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chav somewhat.
Chav moves out of range of the strikes.
Hitter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chav tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitter swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikey Chav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chav bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chav dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hitter. That did some damage!
Nice cross by Chav.
Hitter misses with a lunging right hand
and Chav counters with an inside leg kick.
Hitter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chav throws a big shot that misses.
Chav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitter.
Chav chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hitter can pounce on him.
Hitter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chav was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikey Chav dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pikey Chav's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chav throws a leg kick but Hitter checks it.
Chav scores with a hook.
Hitter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chav moves out of range as Hitter strikes.
Chav shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hitter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hitter thows a leg kick but Chav checks it
and Chav makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hitter throws a good cross that connects.
Hitter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Chav.
Chav is looking to counter punch.
Chav misses with a low kick as Hitter jumps back.
Chav takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hitter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chav.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitter.
Chav on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hitter misses with a wild body shot.
Chav appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hitter tests Chav's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hitter tries to clinch but Chav is having none of it.
Chav tried to counter with a leg kick but Hitter avoided it.
Chav takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chav looks to throw a body kick
enabling Hitter to counter with a crisp jab.
Hitter looks to land a right hand but Chav moved out of range.
Hitter throws an off balance right hand
and Chav counters with a leg kick.
Chav takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chav moves away from the strike by Hitter.
Hitter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chav back to the cage. Hitter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hitter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitter throws a big shot that misses.
Hitter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chav throws a body kick that misses.
Hitter throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Chav.
Hitter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hitter throws out a loose jab but Chav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chav lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Chav as he checks the leg kick.
Chav fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Chav.
Hitter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chav moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitter throws out the jab.
Chav seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hitter throws out a powerful jab.
Hitter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chav lands a nice looking body kick.
Chav dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hitter. That did some damage!
Hitter misses the jab.
Hitter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chav.
Chav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitter.
Chav slips under a jab.
A big left from Hitter misses.
Hitter takes a swing at Chav's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Hitter misses.
A slow jab from Hitter misses its intended target.
Hitter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chav jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chav.
Chav lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chav lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hitter takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chav takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hitter throws a jab when Chav was well out of range.
Chav lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hitter misses with a left hand
and Chav counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Chav.
Hitter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chav tries to work over Hitter's front leg with a kick but Hitter checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Hitter misses.
Hitter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chav counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hitter!
Chav staying calm.
Chav misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hard Hitter just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Pikey Chav's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hitter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chav uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitter.
Chav tries to land a front kick but Hitter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Despite the aggression on Hitter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitter misses the target.
Chav tried to counter with a leg kick but Hitter avoided it.
Chav shoots in looking for a takedown but Hitter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chav's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chav does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chav throws a good cross that connects.
Chav tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hitter throws a good cross that connects.
Chav scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav throws a wild body kick that Hitter sees coming a mile off.
Chav pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hitter is out of range and Chav settles back down.
Chav takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chav ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chav moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chav gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hitter throws the left hand but Chav avoids the punch easily.
Chav appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hitter misses with a shot to the body
and Chav cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chav throws a front kick that sends Hitter stumbling back into the cage.
Chav clobbers Hitter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chav keeps the fight on the outside.
Chav cracks Hitter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chav keeps the fight on the outside.
Chav swings widly with a right hand
letting Hitter counter with a right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chav.
Chav lands a nice hook to Hitter's body. Hitter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitter throws a looping overhand right but Chav ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chav tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hitter defends well and Chav ends up having to push Hitter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hitter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hitter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chav half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chav throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hitter scores with a jab. Chav acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hitter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chav gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chav manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chav is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chav looking for a sweep. Not yet Chav, not yet.
Chav is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chav is trying to hold Hitter in close to prevent damage but Hitter has managed to pass into half guard.
Chav wants to get back to full guard.
Hitter stands up and beckons Chav to join him on the feet.
Chav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chav buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hitter 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.
Chav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chav.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitter manages to avoid it.
Hitter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chav shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitter as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikey Chav. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hitter's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Chav scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hitter misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chav's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Chav as the two fighters clinch.
Hitter working aggressively here.
Chav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hitter's elbow.
Chav working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Hard Hitter has been cut.
Chav tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hitter misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pikey Chav will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chav.
Hitter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice body punch from Hitter.
Hitter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chav throws a wild body kick that Hitter sees coming a mile off.
Chav walks into a jab.
Hitter misses with a jab to the body
and Chav cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chav thumps Hitter with a low kick.
Hitter moves forwards but Chav connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitter manages to avoid it.
Hitter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hitter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chav feints and then cracks Hitter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hitter down.
Pikey Chav is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chav lands a front kick.
Hitter looks to throw the jab but Chav is out of range.
Chav chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hitter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chav fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hitter sprawls well initially but Chav persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chav thows a huge punch but Hitter dodges it nicely.
Chav seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hitter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chav wants to work for an arm triangle but Hitter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chav is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chav wants to advance to full mount but Hitter doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chav missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chav throwing strikes from guard but Hitter blocks nicely.
Chav controlling from the top position.
Chav passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chav tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chav is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chav controls the position from side control.
Hard Hitter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes there by Chav.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hitter seems a little lost for a moment, as Chav dominates the positioning.
Chav is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Chav.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikey Chav showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chav has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikey Chav!
Pikey Chav retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Pikey Chav thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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