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GAMMA#741 Ricard v Kent PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liquid Gold (ranked 750 p4p, 82 weight class) and William Henry Bonney (ranked 770 p4p, 86 weight class). Bonney has chosen Call me Young Gun as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28 - 22 - 2 |
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149 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
28 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liquid Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, William Henry Bonney!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold throws a right and a left that Bonney avoids nicely.
Bonney 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.
Gold throws a combination that misses
and Bonney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bonney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gold throws out the jab.
Bonney flicks out a counter leg kick but Gold steps away.
Bonney ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Bonney doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bonney on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
Bonney counters with a body kick.
Gold tries to land a front kick but Bonney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bonney at a distance.
Gold lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonney's sensitive parts.
Bonney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gold finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonney's head.
Gold throws a leg kick which misses Bonney's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonney tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney is looking to slow Gold down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Gold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gold throws a poor cross that misses
and Gold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonney tries to keep at a distance but Gold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Gold lands a nice uppercut.
Bonney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Bonney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gold misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Bonney.
Bonney breaks from the clinch.
Gold lands a nice shot that snaps Bonney's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold checks a leg kick.
Gold misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gold throws a head kick that misses.
Bonney replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gold blocks it well.
Gold thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Gold.
Gold rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bonney keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A left and a right from Gold both land. Nice combination.
Gold throws a hook to the side of Bonney's head but Bonney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonney wants to counter with a clinch but Gold pushes him away.
Gold looks to throw the jab but Bonney is out of range.
Bonney was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonney.
Gold is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Liquid Gold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonney blocks a low kick nicely.
Bonney now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gold scores with a body shot.
Gold lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bonney will feel that in the morning.
Gold's corner calls for a 1-2. Gold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gold connects with a right hand. Bonney shakes it off.
Gold tries to bum rush Bonney with a series of wild strikes but Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonney ducks right into an uppercut from Gold.
Gold misses with a right hand
and Bonney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonney throws out a counter right but Gold avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Gold lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bonney. That's going to slow Gold down.
Gold swings widly with a right hand
and Bonney counters with a left to the body.
A good leg kick by Gold.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gold, as that shot connected.
Gold scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gold.
Gold throws a series of punches but Bonney avoids them all with ease.
Bonney thumps Gold with a low kick.
Gold lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liquid Gold dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
An inside leg kick from Gold misses.
Gold backing away here, and Bonney unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Bonney misses.
Gold throws a low kick, looking for Bonney's leg but Bonney calmly moves out of range.
Bonney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gold misses with an uppercut.
Bonney 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.
Gold misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonney counters by moving into the clinch.
Gold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold lands a nice uppercut.
Gold scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gold managing to block the knees to the body from Bonney.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonney.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney has Gold pressed against the cage.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Gold.
Bonney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gold.
A hook to the body from Bonney.
Bonney jumps guard.
Gold postures up.
Gold won't allow Bonney to sweep him here.
Bonney looking to control.
Bonney is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gold is looking to stand up but Bonney won't let him.
Gold stopping the sweep attempt from Bonney.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney wants to hit a switch here but Gold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bonney there!
Bonney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bonney tries to reverse the position but Gold maintains control.
Gold takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bonney is looking to improve his position but Gold isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bonney tries to hold on but Gold pushes him away.
Gold stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Gold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonney can do to turn this around?
Gold lands a leg kick that knocks Bonney off balance momentarily.
Gold scores with a leg kick.
Bonney wants to clinch but Gold slips to the side
and Gold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonney takes a swing at Gold's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonney.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney walks into a left hand.
Bonney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gold bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bonney's head backwards.
Liquid Gold is winning the standup battle so far.
Gold clobbers Bonney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gold throws a leg kick
and Bonney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bonney's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bonney manages to pull guard.
Gold stopping the sweep attempt from Bonney.
Bonney looking to control.
Gold prevents Bonney from getting back to his feet.
Bonney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liquid Gold dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Bonney moves away and avoids it.
Bonney counters with a body kick.
Gold throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Bonney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bonney's calf.
Gold scores with a punch to the head.
Gold lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Bonney now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gold shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Bonney releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bonney 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.
Gold is looking to slow Bonney down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney throws a shot to the body.
Bonney throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gold lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bonney backs up against the cage.
Gold lands a jab to the head.
Gold has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bonney.
Gold lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Gold misses its intended target.
Bonney was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bonney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gold rather than just go for the knockout.
Bonney defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Gold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonney was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
William Henry Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonney off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonney circles away quickly and effectively.
Gold throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gold with a body shot.
Bonney misses with an uppercut.
Bonney keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Bonney is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gold with a body shot.
Bonney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonney has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bonney has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonney counters with a body kick that stops Gold in his tracks momentarily.
Liquid Gold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a good cross that connects.
Gold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bonney lands with a shot to the body.
Gold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonney.
A little feinted left hand from Gold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gold scores with a nice body kick.
Bonney fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gold is out of range.
Gold lands a head kick!
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonney.
Bonney was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold misses with a left hand
and Bonney counters with a thumping low kick.
Gold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Gold misses.
Bonney blocks the body kick.
Gold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonney flicks out a counter leg kick but Gold steps away.
Gold works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gold throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonney.
Gold backing away here, and Bonney unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gold tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gold sets himself, and Bonney steps forward looking for the clinch! Gold avoids it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liquid Gold showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gold, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liquid Gold!
Liquid Gold seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles DaCoca (ranked 838 p4p, 31 weight class) and Gomu Gomu (ranked 1284 p4p, 55 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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243 lbs
35 - 19 - 0 |
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260 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles DaCoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomu Gomu!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gomu lands a nice looking body shot.
DaCoca swings for the body but Gomu moves out of range.
Gomu throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Gomu.
It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut.
DaCoca looks to throw the jab but Gomu is out of range.
Charles DaCoca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DaCoca misses with a wild body shot.
Gomu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DaCoca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomu fails in his attempt to clinch.
DaCoca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gomu to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomu lands a big uppercut and DaCoca crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but DaCoca looks OK. Gomu waves DaCoca back to his feet!
DaCoca is rocked!
Charles DaCoca's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DaCoca looks up at the clock. Bad move! Gomu lands a right hand from hell, dropping DaCoca. Gomu pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gomu Gomu!
Gomu Gomu made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.
The defeated Charles DaCoca had this to say: 'That was unexpected.. Well done.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archie Moore (ranked 522 p4p, 75 weight class) and Kaino Heikkinen (ranked 925 p4p, 125 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaino Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heikkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Heikkinen misses.
Nice shot lands for Heikkinen.
The fighters circling - Heikkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heikkinen needs to keep his hands up - Moore had a free shot at his head there.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Moore blocks the leg kick.
Heikkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore avoids the body shot from Heikkinen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moore.
Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
Heikkinen thuds his right hand into Moore's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heikkinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moore tries to counter by clinching up but Heikkinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Moore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Moore catches Heikkinen right on the button with a cross.
Heikkinen looks for the body kick but Moore saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heikkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick.
Heikkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moore thuds his right hand into Heikkinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heikkinen misses with a looping right.
Moore walks into a stiff left hand from Heikkinen.
Moore blocks a jab.
Heikkinen lands a head shot.
Heikkinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Moore goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Heikkinen avoids the body shot from Moore.
Heikkinen moves away from the strike by Moore.
A countering left hand to the body from Heikkinen misses.
Heikkinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heikkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Good exchange - Moore coming out on top.
Moore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore with a jab.
Heikkinen throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heikkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Moore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heikkinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heikkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Heikkinen connects with the punch.
Moore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Moore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen tries to move into range but Moore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heikkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore blocks a jab.
Heikkinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Heikkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Moore is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heikkinen.
A slow jab from Heikkinen misses its intended target.
Moore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heikkinen misses with a hook.
As Heikkinen backs away, Moore returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Heikkinen misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot.
Heikkinen ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore takes one on the button.
Heikkinen darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.
Heikkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Heikkinen misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moore.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heikkinens head.
Moore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heikkinen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heikkinen.
Moore avoiding damage.
Heikkinen trying to land knees to the body.
Heikkinen working aggressively here.
Moore slows down the pace here.
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Moore throws a hook but Heikkinen avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Moore there.
Heikkinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Heikkinen blocks the low kick.
Heikkinen lands with a good body shot.
Heikkinen stuns Moore with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heikkinen lands an overhand right.
Moore moves out of range as Heikkinen strikes.
Heikkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Moore. That snapped Heikkinen's head back.
Heikkinen misses the jab.
Heikkinen ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heikkinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikkinen misses with a right hand
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heikkinen misses the jab.
Moore throws a hook but Heikkinen avoids it easily.
Heikkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Moore should have avoided that one.
Heikkinen swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kaino Heikkinen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heikkinen swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore avoids the body shot from Heikkinen.
Moore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heikkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moore lunges at Heikkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heikkinen's hand.
Moore lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab lands there for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Heikkinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heikkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heikkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heikkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
Moore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moore throws a leg kick but Heikkinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore throws a hook but Heikkinen blocks it.
Heikkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heikkinen tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heikkinen misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Heikkinen misses.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Heikkinen blocks the low kick.
Heikkinen misses with a body kick.
Heikkinen misses with a right hand
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heikkinen.
Moore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moore scores with a nice body kick.
Moore throws a good cross that connects.
Moore takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heikkinen is out of range.
Heikkinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moore.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heikkinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moore lands the left hand.
Heikkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moore thuds a left hand into Heikkinen's body.
Moore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a jab to the nose.
Moore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heikkinen on the side of the head.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.
Heikkinen checks the leg kick.
Heikkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore tests Heikkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heikkinen misses with a straight left.
Heikkinen throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Moore.
Moore wants to land a leg kick but Heikkinen is out of range.
Heikkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moore lands with a hook. Heikkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore throws a leg kick
enabling Heikkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Heikkinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heikkinen lands with a hook. Moore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Moore misses.
Heikkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Heikkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen swings for the body but Moore moves out of range.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Heikkinen slips the punch.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Heikkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Moore scores with a hook to the body. Heikkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moore misses with a looping right.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikkinen.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikkinen.
A jab from Moore does it's job there.
Moore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heikkinen tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heikkinen needs to keep his hands up - Moore had a free shot at his head there.
Moore swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heikkinen.
Moore moves out of range as Heikkinen strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heikkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore connects with the punch.
Moore thuds a left hand into Heikkinen's body.
Heikkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heikkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heikkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore digs a good body shot into Heikkinen's ribs.
Heikkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heikkinen checks it well.
Moore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Moore lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heikkinen doesn't seem phased though.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Heikkinen slips the punch.
Heikkinen looks to land a right hand but Moore moved out of range.
Heikkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Moore seems unphased.
Heikkinen throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heikkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heikkinen's calf.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Archie Moore will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Heikkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moore's calf.
Heikkinen loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Moore cracks Heikkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moore checks a low kick from Heikkinen.
Moore connects with the punch.
Moore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heikkinen slips a jab from Moore.
Heikkinen moves forwards but Moore connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Heikkinen missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heikkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore lands a nice shot that snaps Heikkinen's head back.
Heikkinen tries to clinch but Moore is having none of it.
Moore throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Heikkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Heikkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Heikkinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moore. Moore obviously looking to wear him down.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Heikkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moore slips a jab from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moore stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moore works Heikkinen's body with a nice hook.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heikkinen throws out the jab.
Heikkinen misses with a looping right.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Heikkinen is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Heikkinen misses the target.
Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moore ducks right into an uppercut from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heikkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moore slips a straight right by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moore lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Heikkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heikkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Heikkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Heikkinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heikkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Heikkinen.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heikkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws a lazy right hand but Moore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heikkinen. That's going to slow Moore down.
A clash of legs there as Moore blocks the low kick.
Heikkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moore chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heikkinen.
Moore throws a hook but Heikkinen blocks it.
Heikkinen misses with a hook. Moore ducked under it nicely.
Moore takes a swing at Heikkinen's ribcage but misses.
Heikkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Moore if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Heikkinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Crunch! Moore slams his shin into Heikkinen's torso.
Moore gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heikkinen.
The fighters circling - Heikkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moore buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moore throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Heikkinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moore misses with a body kick.
Heikkinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick.
Moore dips to his left and cracks Heikkinen with an uppercut!
Moore slips a jab from Heikkinen.
Moore scores with a leg kick.
Heikkinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moore tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Heikkinen manages to circle out of the way.
Moore keeps the fight on the outside.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen.
Moore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heikkinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen feints and then cracks Moore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Moore down.
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!
Heikkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heikkinen throws the left hand but Moore avoids the punch easily.
Moore slips a straight right by Heikkinen.
Moore jabs at Heikkinen's body.
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Heikkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Moore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Heikkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heikkinen scores with a jab to the head.
Heikkinen throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moore was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen misses with a looping right.
Moore moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikkinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heikkinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moore misses with a hook.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick.
Moore scores with a sloppy right hand. Heikkinen should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Archie Moore.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Moore!
Archie Moore took some time post fight to say the following; 'I am the Barbarian!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Wallace (ranked 312 p4p, 38 weight class) and Fujiwara Tsuyoshi (ranked 308 p4p, 37 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fujiwara Tsuyoshi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi misses with a lunging right hand
and Wallace counters with a right hand to the body.
Wallace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsuyoshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Tsuyoshi misses with a double jab
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick by Tsuyoshi misses
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsuyoshi.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Wallace pushes Tsuyoshi away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wallace's sensitive parts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wallace.
A slow jab from Tsuyoshi misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi scores with a nice right hand.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wallace appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tsuyoshi throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuyoshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tsuyoshi just manages to avoid it.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. Tsuyoshi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuyoshi wants to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch position.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Decent striking displayed by Wallace there.
Tsuyoshi rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wallace.
Wallace tries a body shot but Tsuyoshi blocks it.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Tsuyoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Tsuyoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsuyoshi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuyoshi misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Tsuyoshi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tsuyoshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace tries to stall but Tsuyoshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wallace lands a left hand.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wallace takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Nathan Wallace has been cut.
Nice body punch from Wallace.
Tsuyoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsuyoshi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace cracks Tsuyoshi with a nice body shot.
Wallace tries to throw a body punch but Tsuyoshi avoids it by throwing Wallace back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Tsuyoshi pushes off an throws an elbow but Wallace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuyoshi.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsuyoshi's elbow.
Tsuyoshi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tsuyoshi backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Tsuyoshi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Wallace.
Tsuyoshi misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Wallace avoiding damage as Tsuyoshi throws knees to the body.
Tsuyoshi scores with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wallace managing to block the knees to the body from Tsuyoshi.
A body shot lands from Wallace.
A left hand lands to the body for Wallace.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tsuyoshi throws an elbow but misses.
Tsuyoshi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut 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 Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Wallace's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Tsuyoshi misses with a body shot.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Tsuyoshi misses its intended target.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Tsuyoshi manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Wallace getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tsuyoshi feints a jab promting Wallace to slip. Tsuyoshi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wallace slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tsuyoshi throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsuyoshi misses with a left hand
and Tsuyoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.
Tsuyoshi thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuyoshi moves to clinch but Wallace breaks away
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Tsuyoshi tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsuyoshi 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.
Tsuyoshi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Wallace lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wallace throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tsuyoshi's head.
Wallace blocks a jab.
A head kick from Tsuyoshi lands but Wallace takes it in his stride.
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuyoshi moves away.
Tsuyoshi jabs at Wallace's body.
Tsuyoshi tries to clinch
and Wallace counters with a solid body kick.
Tsuyoshi looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Tsuyoshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace slips a jab from Tsuyoshi.
An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuyoshi clinches with his opponent.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Tsuyoshi.
Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses.
Tsuyoshi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tsuyoshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wallace's hands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallace, as that shot connected.
Wallace throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a solid leg kick but Tsuyoshi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wallace.
Tsuyoshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuyoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace throws a body punch but Tsuyoshi moves out of range.
Wallace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsuyoshis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tsuyoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace thows a body kick. Tsuyoshi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jab by Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuyoshi misses with a jab to the body
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi swings widly with a right hand
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace misses the body punch
and Tsuyoshi counters with a head kick. That will keep Wallace thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wallace is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tsuyoshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wallace can pounce on him.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuyoshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Wallace counters with a nice body kick.
Tsuyoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuyoshi avoided it.
Wallace connects with a solid leg kick.
Tsuyoshi needs to keep his hands up - Wallace had a free shot at his head there.
Tsuyoshi swinging wildly here.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wallace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuyoshi tries to score with a low kick but Wallace moves his leg out of the way.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsuyoshi misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
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 Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Wallace's cut.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target.
Tsuyoshi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wallace.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsuyoshi throws a shot to the body.
Tsuyoshi is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Tsuyoshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuyoshi lands a body shot.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsuyoshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Tsuyoshi throws a lazy head kick
and Tsuyoshi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
Tsuyoshi rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Tsuyoshi on the inside.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Tsuyoshi tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace breaks from the clinch.
Wallace lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tsuyoshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Tsuyoshi misses with a right hand
and Wallace counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsuyoshi tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wallace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Tsuyoshi staying out of range there.
Nathan Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuyoshi avoided it.
Tsuyoshi defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wallace.
Tsuyoshi throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsuyoshi avoided it.
Tsuyoshi takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace lands a head shot.
Tsuyoshi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wallace fakes the leg kick and cracks Tsuyoshi in the body.
Tsuyoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tsuyoshi.
Tsuyoshi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuyoshi throws a head kick that misses
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace scores with a push kick.
Tsuyoshi misses with the combination.
Tsuyoshi rushes Wallace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tsuyoshi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wallace blocking some punches.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Wallace.
Tsuyoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow.
Tsuyoshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuyoshi tries to land a knee to the head but Wallace blocks with his arms.
Tsuyoshi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tsuyoshi tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Tsuyoshi back against the cage.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Tsuyoshi misses with a knee to the head.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Tsuyoshi, against the cage.
Fujiwara Tsuyoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace blocking some punches.
Tsuyoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuyoshi swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathan Wallace.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Wallace!
A very excited looking Nathan Wallace made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Crushman (ranked 848 p4p, 32 weight class) and Umberto Reem (ranked 443 p4p, 15 weight class). Reem has chosen Bad Reputation as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Crushman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Reem!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
A countering left hand to the body from Reem misses.
Crushman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reem's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crushman under the eye.
Crushman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reem is fending him off so far but Crushman persists. Nope, Reem circles away and we're back to standing.
Crushman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reem counters with an inside leg kick.
Crushman throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crushman.
Reem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crushman. Crushman obviously looking to wear him down.
Reem throws a series of punches but Crushman moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Crushman as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Reem does it's job there.
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crushman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Crushman controls the action.
Reem gets through Crushman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Crushman on the inside.
Crushman is trying to break the clinch but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Crushman misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crushman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crushman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crushman working aggressively here.
Crushman presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Crushman backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Crushman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crushman backwards.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crushman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crushman shoots in and drives through. Reem sprawls well.
Crushman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Reem thumps Crushman with a low kick.
Jab by Reem.
Crushman sizes up Reem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crushman is defended easily by Reem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Crushman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crushman connects with a body shot that sends Reem's belly button to the back.
Reem wants to clinch but Crushman slips to the side
and Crushman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reem thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crushman. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reem tries a quick counter leg kick but Crushman is wise to it.
Crushman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reem throws out the jab.
Crushman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reem counters with a series of strikes. Crushman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crushman.
Crushman misses the jab.
Reem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crushman at a distance.
Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crushman avoids the head kick by Reem.
Crushman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crushman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Crushman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem scores with a shot to the body.
Crushman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crushman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crushman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reem wants to stand up but Crushman is controlling him.
Crushman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crushman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crushman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crushman prevents Reem from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Reem.
Reem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Crushman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crushman blocks a body shot from Reem.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crushman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crushman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem has Crushman pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Reem.
Crushman working aggressively here.
Crushman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
That's time! Crushman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab by Reem.
Reem lands with a good body shot.
Crushman throws a big shot that misses.
Crushman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crushman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crushman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reem checks a leg kick.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Crushman.
Crushman tries to land a front kick but Reem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crushman throws a hook but Reem blocks it.
Reem misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crushman throws a lazy uppercut
and Reem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crushman moves out of range of the leg kick from Reem.
Crushman swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Reem tenderised Crushman's leg. Crushman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reem duly obliges.
Reem moves out of range as Crushman throws a body kick.
Reem connects with a body shot that sends Crushman's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crushman. That did some damage!
Crushman throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range.
Reem clinches up with Crushman and pushes him back against the cage.
Crushman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crushman throws a head punch that misses.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Crushman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
We've been informed that Reem has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crushman.
A head punch on the inside from Crushman fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crushman tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crushman swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crushman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reem takes a shot to the head.
Reem scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Umberto Reem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crushman misses with a punch to the body.
Crushman misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reem.
Reem pushes Crushman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Reem.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem lands a right hand.
Reem works on Crushman's body with a couple of short punches.
Reem digs a right hand underneath Crushman's ribcage. Crushman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reem cracks Crushman with a nice body shot.
Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem lands an uppercut.
Reem is trying to maintain a safe position but Crushman gets an underhook and turns Reem into the cage.
Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Reem.
Reem lands with a light punch inside.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Crushman backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crushman misses with a body punch.
Reem taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reem misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crushman has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem pushes Crushman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crushman wants to take the fight to the mat but Reem manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reem takes a shot to the head.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
Reem stalling.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Crushman has Reem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crushman manages to break the clinch.
Reem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crushman.
Daniel Crushman's cut is getting worse.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crushman misses with a leg kick.
Reem was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crushman throws a leg kick but Reem sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reem lands with a good body shot.
Reem feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crushman sprawling to the canvas! Crushman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reem finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crushman dodges the punch combination from Reem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Reem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Reem.
Reem digs a good body shot into Crushman's ribs.
Reem lands a jab to the head.
Reem lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Crushman falls backwards - clearly groggy! Reem dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
An out of breath and clearly excited Umberto Reem thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Staal (ranked 240 p4p, 36 weight class) and Michael Cole (ranked 506 p4p, 71 weight class). Cole is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Won't Back Down. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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192 lbs
24 - 9 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eric Staal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Staal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cole feints and as Staal raises his hands in defense, Cole changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cole 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.
Cole stopping the sweep attempt from Staal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cole working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cole missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cole working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Staal's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Staal is on top in guard.
Cole looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staal wants to pass the guard but Cole is keeping the position.
Cole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Staal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Staal wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Staal with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Staal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cole swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cole seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Staal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Staal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole cracks Staal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Cole as he connects with a hook.
Staal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Staal feints and then cracks Cole's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cole down.
Staal scores with a punch to the head.
Cole avoids the body shot from Staal.
A countering left hand to the body from Cole misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staal throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Staal throws a lazy right hand but Cole sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Staal slips under a jab from Cole.
Cole throws a low kick but Staal moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cole. Staal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole closes the distance and clinches up with Staal, looking for a takedown. Cole pushes Staal against the cage but Staal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Staal misses with a low kick.
Cole drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Staal can't do much from the bottom here.
Cole lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole tries to advance to mount but can't.
Staal is trying to control Cole's posture but Cole avoids it.
Staal dodges the ground and pound from Cole.
Staal is trying to control Cole's posture but Cole avoids it.
Staal is trying to improve his position.
Staal throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Staal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cole.
Staal can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Cole dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Staal throws out a loose jab but Cole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Cole fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Staal is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Staal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Cole misses.
Cole doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Staal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Staal throws out the jab.
Staal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole shoots for a double leg takedown but Staal sprawls well. He's pushed Cole's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Staal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cole looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Staal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cole's calf.
Cole dives in and grabs Staal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Staal pushes down on Cole's head and hops out.
Eric Staal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Cole.
Staal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Staal.
Cole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cole looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Staal scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Staal throws a body punch but Cole moves out of range.
Staal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Staal lands with an uppercut that bounces Cole off the cage and back into range.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Staal as he avoids it easily.
Staal gets caught flat footed, as Cole shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cole throws a big elbow that misses.
Staal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cole with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staal looking to control.
Cole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cole is working Staal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Staal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Staal wants to get back to his feet but Cole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Staal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cole throws out the jab.
Staal checks the leg kick.
Staal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cole lands a lovely overhand right.
Cole connects with a nice looking jab.
Cole scores with a jab. Staal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole scores with a nice right hand.
Staal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Staal shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Staal was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cole manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cole is nestled in close to Staal, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Staal tries to roll over but Cole keeps him under control.
Cole slips a nice elbow through Staal's hands, connecting with Staal's forehead.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Staal is rocked!
Cole lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Staal quite badly. Staal pulls Cole in close trying to recover. Cole postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Staal on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Staal doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole very nearly forgot to thank The Juice Haven amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Ruth (ranked 383 p4p, 56 weight class) and Ghazi Okah (ranked 150 p4p, 20 weight class). Okah has chosen Rock Stone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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210 lbs
20 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghazi Okah!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okah thuds his right hand into Ruth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruth scores with a jab. Okah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okah moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
Okah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good standup being displayed there by Okah as he connects with a hook.
Okah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruth blocks a jab.
Okah pushes Ruth up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Okah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okah looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range.
Ghazi Okah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okah lands a jab to the head.
Ruth throws out a loose jab but Okah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okah misses with a right hand
and Ruth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Okah misses with a low kick.
Ruth throws a series of strikes that have Okah backpedaling.
It looks like Ghazi Okah has been cut.
Okah scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okah throws a poor cross that misses
and Ruth counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okah.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Okah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Okah.
Okah punishes Ruth's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruth misses with a hook.
Okah misses with a right hand
and Okah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okah scores with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okah. Ruth shrugs it off though.
Okah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okah cracks Ruth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Okah blocks a jab.
Ruth takes one to the side of the head.
Okah misses with a hook.
It looked like Ruth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
Ruth swings widly with a right hand
letting Okah counter with a right hand.
Ruth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ruth throws an off balance right hand
and Okah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okah is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ruth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ruth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Okah. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ruth was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Okah.
Ruth misses the body punch
and Okah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okah blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Okah just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth blocks a head kick by Okah.
A cross from Okah lands.
Ruth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Okah to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Okah.
It seemed like Okah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okah looks to land a body kick but Ruth moved away.
Ruth avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghazi Okah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ghazi Okah'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.
Ruth digs a good body shot into Okah's ribs.
Okah jabs at Ruth's body.
Okah moves into the clinch.
Ruth tries to circle away but Okah has him pinned against the cage.
Ruth misses with some punches.
Ruth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Okah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Okah misses with a body kick.
Ruth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth misses with a double jab
enabling Okah to counter with a crisp jab.
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth works Okah's body with a nice hook.
Okah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by Okah.
Okah throws out a counter right but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Okah has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Okah's corner calls for a 1-2. Okah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Okah swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Okah moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okah lands a slapping body shot.
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruth. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Okah does it's job there.
Ruth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okah scores with a jab to the body.
Okah feints and then cracks Ruth's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruth down.
Okah with a jab.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Okah's shoulder, as Okah tries to avoid the shot.
Okah scores with a nice body kick.
Okah closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ruth! Okah dives in looking to finish! Ruth is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghazi Okah!
Our winner, Ghazi Okah, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Lao Shin (ranked 216 p4p, 34 weight class) and Bruno Tepes (ranked 233 p4p, 39 weight class). Shin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shaolin Chamber of Death. Bruno Tepes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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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
36 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Tepes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tepes misses.
Tepes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tepes's knee momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes. That's going to slow Shin down.
Tepes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tepes misses with a kick to the body.
Shin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes was well out of range. Poor timing from Shin.
Shin throws a head kick but Tepes moves out of range.
Shin misses the jab.
Shin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shin ducks under a wild hook from Tepes.
Shin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shin just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Tepes.
Shin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tepes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shin.
Tepes misses with a shot to the body
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice defenses there by Shin.
Shin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tepes thumps Shin with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Shin misses.
Tepes misses with a kick to the body.
Tepes avoids a kick to the body.
Shin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tepes at a distance.
Shin jabs at Tepes's body.
Shin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tepes connects with a nice looking jab.
Tepes misses with a leg kick
and Shin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tepes ducks under a wild hook from Shin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tepes throws a low kick but Shin moves out of range easily.
Tepes delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Tepes.
Shin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes finds it's way round the side to connect with Shin's head.
Tepes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shin lands with an overhand left.
Tepes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shin tries to score with a low kick but Tepes moves his leg out of the way.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Shin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes digs a good body shot into Shin's ribs.
Tepes lands a nice hook to Shin's body. Shin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shin misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tepes, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes scores with a nice body kick.
Tepes looks for the body kick but Shin saw that one coming.
Shin is looking to counter punch.
Tepes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tepes misses with a straight right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shin.
Shin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shin throws a hook but Tepes blocks it.
Tepes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shin if he has to take too many more of those.
Shin avoids the body shot from Tepes.
Shin throwing a counter right hand but Tepes manages to avoid it.
Tepes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shin. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tepes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bruno Tepes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Tepes - just one landing.
Tepes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shin 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.
Tepes lands a jab to the head.
Tepes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shin is out of range and Tepes settles back down.
Shin blocks a jab.
Tepes is looking to land body kicks.
Tepes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shin throws a shot from downtown. Tepes moves away and avoids it.
Shin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes.
Tepes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tepes tries a head kick but it misses.
Tepes misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruno Tepes 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.
Shin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tepes.
Tepes throws out a counter right but Shin avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes connects with a right hand. Shin shakes it off.
Tepes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shin is looking to slow Tepes down with leg kicks.
Tepes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tepes gets tackled into the cage by Shin. Shin maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Shin.
Tepes prevents a body shot from Shin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shin.
Shin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shin tries to throw a body punch but Tepes avoids it by throwing Shin back against the cage.
Shin digs a right hand underneath Tepes's ribcage. Tepes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tepes working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Tepes as the two fighters clinch.
Shin lands an elbow inside.
Tepes prevents a body shot from Shin.
Shin throws a punch but it's blocked by Tepes.
A nice left hand lands by Tepes.
Tepes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shin swings wildly with an uppercut but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shin.
A head punch on the inside from Shin fails to land.
Tepes breaks from the clinch.
Tepes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tepes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tepes throws a leg kick which misses Shin's front leg but catches the back leg as Shin tries to avoid it.
Tepes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shin.
Tepes throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Shin counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Tepes lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shin moves out of range of the body kick.
It looks like Shin has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tepes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tepes.
An attempted straight right counter from Shin misses the target.
Shin checks the leg kick.
Shin slips under a jab.
Shin tried to counter with a leg kick but Tepes avoided it.
Tepes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes cracks the inside of Shin's front leg.
Tepes misses with a body punch
and Shin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shin tries to move into range but Tepes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tepes scores with a jab to the head.
Tepes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes. Shin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes lands a glancing blow to the side of Shin's head.
Tepes needs to keep his hands up - Shin had a free shot at his head there.
Tepes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tepes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tepes misses with a hook. Shin ducked under it nicely.
Tepes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruno Tepes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tepes doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tepes's calf.
Tepes throws a big shot that misses.
Shin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tepes finds it's way round the side to connect with Shin's head.
Shin slips a straight right by Tepes.
Shin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Shin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tepes.
Shin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tepes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Tepes is predictable there
and Shin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jab by Tepes.
A punch lands to the side of Shin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tepes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tepes tries to land a leg kick but Shin saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bruno Tepes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tepes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shin's calf.
Both fighters circling a little - Shin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tepes.
Tepes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shin.
Tepes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tepes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shin is able to avoid easily.
Tepes walks into a stiff left hand from Shin.
Tepes looks to score with a jab to the body but Shin is just out of range.
Tepes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shin will feel that in the morning.
Tepes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shin can pounce on him.
Shin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tepes fakes the leg kick and cracks Shin in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes works Shin's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good work by Shin as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Shin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tepes connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tepes. That's going to slow Shin down.
Shin scores with a nice strike.
Shin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tepes. That did some damage!
Tepes throws a leg kick
and Shin counters with a good low kick that Tepes was not able to check.
Tepes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shin connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes throws an off balance right hand
and Shin counters with a nice leg kick.
Tepes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shin lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes swings widly with a right hand
and Shin counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tepes.
Lao Shin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tepes misses with a body kick.
Tepes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shin throws out a loose jab but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin throws a body kick that misses.
Tepes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shin lands a front kick.
Shin moves out of range as Tepes strikes.
Tepes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shin checks it well.
Tepes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shin is out of range and Tepes settles back down.
Shin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes counters with a series of strikes. Shin will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin misses with an uppercut
and Tepes counters with a body kick.
Tepes stuns Shin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shin swings for the body but Tepes moves out of range.
Shin scoring well with a low kick there.
Shin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shin. That one must have hurt.
Tepes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tepes misses with a low kick.
Shin blocks the body kick.
Shin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tepes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tepes throws a leg kick but Shin checks it.
Shin throws out a loose jab but Tepes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bruno Tepes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shin moves out of range of the body kick from Tepes.
Tepes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shin. Shin obviously looking to wear him down.
Shin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Tepes misses.
Shin digs a good body shot into Tepes's ribs.
Shin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Tepes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tepes misses with the body kick
and Shin counters with a good low kick that Tepes was not able to check.
Some bone on bone action there as Tepes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shin connects with a jab.
Shin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lao Shin.
I think Tepes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lao Shin!
Our winner, Lao Shin, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Selfie Lord (ranked 41 p4p, 6 weight class) and Karol Mirowski (ranked 74 p4p, 9 weight class). Mirowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mercy. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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149 lbs
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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
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Selfie Lord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karol Mirowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirowski moves out of range as Lord strikes.
Lord walks into a stiff left hand from Mirowski.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Mirowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lord is landing a low percentage of strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Mirowski.
Mirowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mirowski takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Mirowski.
Mirowski scores with a one two! Lord had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lord.
Lord slips under a jab from Mirowski.
Mirowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mirowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Mirowski missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Lord on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lord takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mirowski misses with a leg kick
letting Lord counter with a right hand.
It looks like Karol Mirowski has been cut.
A good leg kick by Lord.
Lord takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mirowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lord wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lord scores with a nice head shot.
Mirowski checks a leg kick nicely.
Mirowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lord.
Lord wants to land a leg kick but Mirowski is out of range.
Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Mirowski misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lord on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirowski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lord.
Lord misses with a hook.
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lord checks a leg kick.
Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Lord swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski lands a leg kick that knocks Lord off balance momentarily.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Mirowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mirowski staying out of range there.
Mirowski misses with a low kick.
As Mirowski backs away, Lord returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Karol Mirowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Mirowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mirowski throws a good cross that connects.
Mirowski scores with a nice head shot.
Lord moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirowski.
Some bone on bone action there as Lord checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lord slips a jab from Mirowski.
Mirowski looks to land a right hand but Lord moved out of range.
Mirowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lord throws a good cross that connects.
Lord throws a good cross that connects.
Mirowski lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirowski misses the target.
Mirowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Mirowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirowski slips a jab from Lord.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski looks to land a left hand but Lord moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Lord.
Mirowski lands a leg kick that knocks Lord off balance momentarily.
Mirowski misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Lord moves out of range of the leg kick from Mirowski.
Lord thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mirowski misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mirowski.
Mirowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Mirowski's head but Mirowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lord is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mirowski punishes Lord's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Mirowski's head but Mirowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirowski thows a leg kick but Lord checks it
and Lord counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mirowski slips a straight right by Lord.
Mirowski scores with a hook to the body. Lord takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mirowski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lord. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirowski tries a low kick but Lord avoids it.
Mirowski connects with a body shot.
Lord throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mirowski misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Mirowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Lord misses with an uppercut.
Mirowski feints a counter leg kick.
Mirowski tries to score with a low kick but Lord moves his leg out of the way.
Lord connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lord misses with a body shot
letting Mirowski counter with a right hand.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Lord misses with a low kick as Mirowski jumps back.
Mirowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Lord takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mirowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord misses with a hook
and Mirowski counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lord. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirowski cracks the inside of Lord's front leg.
Mirowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
It looked like Lord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Mirowski tenderised Lord's leg. Lord is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Mirowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lord lands a slapping body shot.
Lord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mirowski blocks a jab.
Mirowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lord scores with a body shot.
Lord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mirowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lord doesn't seem bothered though.
Mirowski lands with a right hand.
Lord misses with a straight left.
Lord lands a slapping body shot.
Lord walks into a stiff left hand from Mirowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lord lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirowski at a distance.
Mirowski walks into a jab.
Lord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirowski.
Donk. Mirowski catches Lord right on the button with a cross.
Lord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski.
Mirowski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mirowski. That's going to slow Lord down.
Mirowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Lord is just out of range.
Mirowski defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Mirowski cracks Lord with a good jab.
Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirowski, as that shot connected.
Mirowski misses with a leg kick.
Lord takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mirowski connects with a body shot that sends Lord's belly button to the back.
Mirowski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Mirowski.
Mirowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirowski appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lord 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.
Mirowski throws a series of punches but Lord moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lord.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Lord wants to clinch up but Mirowski keeps it at a distance.
Mirowski misses with a low kick.
Mirowski slips under a jab.
Mirowski throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirowski misses with a body shot.
Lord went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lord scores with a jab.
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirowski.
Mirowski is looking to chop away at Lord's legs.
Lord tries to land a front kick but Mirowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mirowski flicks out a counter leg kick but Lord steps away.
Lord moves into range and clinches up with Mirowski.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Mirowski.
Lord's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mirowski working aggressively here.
Mirowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lord is leaning against Mirowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mirowski fails to land.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski has Lord pressed against the cage.
Lord misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lord's elbow.
Lord lands with a light punch inside.
Lord lands a nice uppercut.
Lord misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Lord scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lord misses with the head strike.
Lord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Lord's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mirowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lord throws a head punch that misses.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lord has a couple of punches blocked by Mirowski.
Lord throws a punch but it's blocked by Mirowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
Lord misses with the head strike.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mirowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lord blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lord.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lord pushes Mirowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirowski lands with a right to the head.
Mirowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lord tries a body shot but Mirowski blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Mirowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mirowski throws a head punch that misses.
Lord misses with a body punch.
Mirowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
Mirowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Lord.
Lord scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mirowski lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord tries to work over Mirowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Lord blocks an uppercut.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karol Mirowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karol Mirowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mirowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lord counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab by Mirowski.
Mirowski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lord is able to avoid easily.
Lord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lord takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mirowski works Lord's body with a nice hook.
Mirowski slips under a jab from Lord.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Mirowski is out of range.
Lord scoring well with a low kick there.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mirowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mirowski, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Lord checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lord throwing a counter right hand but Mirowski manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord.
Good work by Lord as he checks the leg kick.
Lord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lord checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lord.
Good shot there by Lord.
Lord takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mirowski is looking to slow Lord down with leg kicks.
Mirowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lord throws a body punch but Mirowski moves out of range.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mirowski throws the left hand but Lord avoids the punch easily.
Lord takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Mirowski's shoulder, as Mirowski tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Mirowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lord sizes up Mirowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Mirowski.
A head kick misses from Mirowski.
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!
Mirowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Lord off the cage and back into range.
Lord tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lord takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Mirowski.
Mirowski blocks a jab.
Mirowski scores with a three punch combo!
Mirowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord.
Lord is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mirowski cracks Lord with a good jab.
Mirowski lands with a shot to the body.
Mirowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lord misses with a body shot.
Mirowski scoring well with a low kick there.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Mirowski's head but Mirowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lord looks to land a right hand but Mirowski moved out of range.
Mirowski throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lord scores with a nice head shot.
Mirowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lord throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mirowski counters with a left and a right that stings Lord.
Lord throws an overhand right that lands on Mirowski's shoulder, as Mirowski tries to avoid the shot.
Mirowski thuds a left hand into Lord's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord tries to keep at a distance but Mirowski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mirowski blocking some punches.
Lord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lord fails to land.
A short right from Mirowski on the inside.
Lord misses with some punches.
Mirowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lord misses with a punch on the inside.
Lord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lord misses with some punches.
Lord working aggressively here.
Lord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mirowski backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirowski.
Lord prevents a body shot from Mirowski.
Lord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mirowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirowski presses Lord against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mirowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mirowski.
Lord pushes Mirowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mirowski stalling in the clinch but Lord improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mirowski.
Mirowski has a couple of punches blocked by Lord.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirowski slowing the pace effectively.
Lord blocking some punches.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mirowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Mirowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Lord scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirowskis head.
Mirowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Lord gets an underhook and turns Mirowski into the cage.
Lord misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirowski misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Mirowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mirowski 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Mirowski!
Karol Mirowski decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farboleous Ricard (ranked 18 p4p, 3 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 157 p4p, 23 weight class). Ricard's entrance music is Vibe Killer. A fine choice. Kent has chosen Save Me - Remy Zero (Smallville Theme) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard takes a swing at Kent's ribcage but misses.
Kent doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ricard takes a swing at Kent's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Kent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kent connects with a jab.
Kent walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Kent gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ricard.
Ricard checks a leg kick nicely.
Ricard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ricard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Kent takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Kent.
Kent missing with a left hand there. Ricard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick there by Ricard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Ricard.
A good leg kick by Ricard.
Ricard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kent checks it well.
Kent just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Ricard misses
letting Kent counter with a right hand.
Ricard tests Kent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Kent misses.
Kent throws a right hand that Ricard ducks under and follows up with a left that Ricard also avoids with ease.
Ricard tried to score with a low kick but Kent checks it.
Kent 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.
Kent checks a low kick from Ricard.
Ricard with a hook.
Kent throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Kent misses with a straight left.
Kent misses with a left hand
and Ricard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kent throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Kent scores with a nice strike.
Ricard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kent.
Ricard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kent lands with an uppercut that bounces Ricard off the cage and back into range.
Kent looks to land a combination. Ricard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent blocks a jab.
Ricard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ricard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ricard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ricard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kent takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Kent misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Ricard. Those never looked like landing.
Ricard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ricard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kent misses with a low kick.
Ricard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ricard tries to work over Kent's front leg with a kick but Kent checks it.
Clark Kent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricard throws a body kick that misses.
Kent moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Ricard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ricard misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kent throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ricard is defended easily by Kent.
Ricard throws a leg kick which misses Kent's front leg but catches the back leg as Kent tries to avoid it.
Ricard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ricard lands a glancing blow to the side of Kent's head.
Ricard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricard staying out of range there.
Kent misses with a body shot.
Ricard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ricard cracks the inside of Kent's front leg.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
Ricard scores with a nice head shot.
Kent tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ricard is able to avoid easily.
Kent swings widly with a right hand
and Kent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricard lands a leg kick that knocks Kent off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kent fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ricard checks it well.
Ricard moves out of range of the strikes.
Kent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Kent.
Ricard takes a swing at Kent's ribcage but misses.
Ricard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kent crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ricard - the referee stops the clock and Kent gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ricard. Kent manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ricard misses with an uppercut. Kent saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Kent misses.
Ricard misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard shoots in looking for a takedown. Kent tries to sprawl out of it but Ricard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kent manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kent lands a really nice looking cross but Ricard seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kent stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ricard.
Kent throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard misses with an uppercut. Kent saw that one coming.
Kent swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ricard.
Ricard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kent can do to turn this around?
The fighters circle momentarily. Kent darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ricard connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ricard.
Ricard is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kent, right into the meat.
Kent misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big left from Ricard misses.
Kent cracks the inside of Ricard's front leg.
Ricard avoids the body shot from Kent.
Kent lands a jab to the head.
Kent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot lands for Kent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard tries to keep at a distance but Kent has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ricard gets through Kent's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kent.
Kent throws a punch but it's blocked by Ricard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent has a couple of punches blocked by Ricard.
Ricard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ricard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kent to keep the fight standing.
Ricard throws a punch but it's blocked by Kent.
Ricard blocks an uppercut.
Ricard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Ricard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ricard connects with a leg kick. Kent looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ricard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricard throws an overhand right that lands on Kent's shoulder, as Kent tries to avoid the shot.
Ricard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ricard.
Kent gets a clinch.
Kent misses with some punches.
Kent scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ricard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kent backwards.
Ricard lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ricard slips a jab from Kent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent moves out of range of the body kick from Ricard.
Kent's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Ricard. That snapped Kent's head back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ricard - that will leave a mark!
Kent throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricard.
Ricard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kent momentarily.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kent.
Kent scores with a jab.
Kent works the jab nicely.
Kent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricard at a distance.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kent has time to react.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ricard. That's going to slow Kent down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
Kent throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
Kent misses with a double jab.
Kent scores with a nice head shot.
Ricard connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Kent checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kent misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Ricard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kent.
Kent throws out a loose jab but Ricard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kent doesn't manage to clinch there - Ricard circles away.
Ricard tries to counter with a takedown but Kent is quick to defend against it.
Kent scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ricard shoots in for a double leg but Kent sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ricard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ricard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kent.
Kent turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kent misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kent swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ricard misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kent misses.
Kent scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ricard dips to his left and cracks Kent with an uppercut!
Ricard avoids the body shot from Kent.
Ricard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ricard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kent counters with a one-two to the body.
Kent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kent gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ricard.
Ricard misses with a hook. Kent ducked under it nicely.
Kent takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kent throws a nice looking combination but Ricard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard throws a shot to the body.
Ricard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ricard. That's going to slow Kent down.
Ricard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clark Kent will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kent misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ricard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kent moves in looking to clinch but Ricard pushes him off.
Ricard defending well as Kent loads up on a big left hand.
Kent drives through and clinches with Ricard against the cage.
Ricard can't find room to land a body shot as Kent controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Ricard.
Kent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ricard.
Kent doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ricard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ricard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ricard throws a strike but Kent avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ricard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kent is keeping the position for now.
Kent pulls Ricard in close to his closed guard and prevents Ricard from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kent working for a triangle but Ricard defends it easily.
Ricard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ricard trying to control but Kent is working from the bottom.
Kent has control of Ricard's left arm, preventing Ricard from doing any damage.
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.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kent seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ricard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kent avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kent attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Ricard moves out of range as Kent strikes.
Ricard defending well as Kent loads up on a big left hand.
Kent lands a slapping body shot.
Ricard throws a lazy right hand but Kent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kent loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kent avoids the body shot from Ricard.
Ricard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kent's sensitive parts.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kent.
Ricard misses with a kick to the body.
Kent let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice shot by Kent.
Ricard ducks right into an uppercut from Kent.
Kent jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ricard slips under a jab.
Ricard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kent's sensitive parts.
Kent buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kent looks to land a left hand but Ricard moved out of range nicely.
Ricard lands a right hook to the body.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
Kent throws a big shot that misses.
Kent throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kent looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Farboleous Ricard is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard lands a nice shot that snaps Kent's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Ricard
and Kent counters with a right hand to the body.
Ricard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ricard slips under a jab.
Ricard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kent misses with a body shot.
Kent has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kent misses with a looping left.
Ricard is looking to counter punch.
Ricard tries to land a front kick but Kent steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kent has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ricard finds it's way round the side to connect with Kent's head.
Kent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kent misses with a body shot.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricard lands a nice hook to Kent's body. Kent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Kent, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left lands for Ricard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Clark Kent just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Kent.
Kent checks a leg kick.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ricard.
Ricard tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kent's legs.
Ricard just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kent can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent stops Ricard from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ricard is taking a breather. Kent says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kent is holding on to half guard well.
Ricard wants to control but Kent is keeping him busy.
Ricard wants to pass to mount but Kent is defending the position.
Kent is looking to escape.
Ricard controlling the pace.
Kent trying to control here.
Ricard is looking to advance position but Kent won't allow it.
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.
Kent has his hands clasped together around Ricard's back. He's all about the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kent wants to control but Ricard is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kent is looking to score with low kicks.
Ricard throws a body shot but no joy.
Kent has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ricard.
Ricard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ricard moves away from the strike by Kent.
Kent looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kent.
Kent throws a series of punches but Ricard moves out of range.
Kent 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kent moves away.
A big right from Kent misses.
Ricard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ricard slips under a jab.
Ricard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kent looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ricard moves away from the strike by Kent.
Ricard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Farboleous Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kent scores with a hook to the body. Ricard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kent throws out the jab.
Kent misses with a low kick.
Kent throws a looping overhand right but Ricard ducks down to avoid it.
Kent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kent rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ricard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ricard misses.
Ricard defending well as Kent loads up on a big left hand.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kent manages to avoid it.
Kent swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kent fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ricard on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kent rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ricard counter with a right hand.
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kent throws out the jab.
Ricard clobbers Kent with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard thumps Kent with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Kent.
Kent wants to counter the offense by Ricard and move into the clinch position.
Kent staying out of range there.
Ricard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricard is just out of range.
Kent missing with a left hand there. Ricard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard had his way with Clark Kent in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Ricard - just one landing.
Kent rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ricard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kent really felt that one!
Kent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kent sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ricard slips a straight right by Kent.
Ricard throws a hook but Kent blocks it.
Kent swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ricard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ricard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Ricard.
A slow jab from Ricard misses its intended target.
Kent tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kent comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kent tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ricard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ricard throws an overhand right that lands on Kent's shoulder, as Kent tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent blocks a jab.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Kent misses with a hook. Ricard ducked under it nicely.
Ricard is looking to counter punch.
Ricard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ricard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kent misses with a hook to the body
and Ricard counters with a nice uppercut.
Kent walks into a jab.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kent.
Ricard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricard lands with a nice body kick.
Ricard connects with a body shot.
Ricard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kent with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ricard to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricard misses with a body shot.
Ricard throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricard throws a body punch but Kent moves out of range.
Kent staying out of range there.
Kent let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kent blocks a low kick nicely.
Ricard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kent looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Ricard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ricard staying out of range there.
Ricard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kent avoids the body shot from Ricard.
Ricard tests Kent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricard slips under a jab from Kent.
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kent is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kent lunges at Ricard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ricard's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Kent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard throws the kick towards the body but Kent avoids it.
A big left from Kent misses.
Ricard wants to land a leg kick but Kent is out of range.
Kent misses with a hook. Ricard ducked under it nicely.
Ricard delivers a nice body kick.
Kent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricard misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kent! But no joy.
Kent throws the left hand but Ricard avoids the punch easily.
Ricard with a poor takedown
and Kent counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kent misses with a looping left.
Ricard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ricard throws a leg kick
and Kent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Kent is just out of range.
Kent looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kent throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ricard misses the target.
Ricard cracks the inside of Kent's front leg.
Ricard throws a leg kick but Kent sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kent misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Kent does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Kent releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ricard is looking to slow Kent down with leg kicks.
Ricard throws a hook but Kent blocks it.
Ricard throws a leg kick which misses Kent's front leg but catches the back leg as Kent tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Kent.
Kent connects with a crisp jab.
Ricard defending well as Kent loads up on a big left hand.
Ricard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kent lands a nice shot to the body.
Ricard throws a nice looking combination but Kent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kent throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Kent keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard missing with a left hand there. Kent was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kent lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clark Kent.
I think Kent has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Farboleous Ricard!
Farboleous Ricard retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Farboleous Ricard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Clark Kent had this to say: 'You must have had kryptonite! How else could you have bested Superman? Maybe you were taught by Batman himself...'.
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