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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between He Mu (ranked 1085 p4p, 170 weight class) and Stan Judea (ranked 886 p4p, 140 weight class). Judea has chosen I want to be a woman - Monty Python as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, He Mu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Judea!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mu takes one on the button.
Judea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mu. Mu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Judea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Judea throws a body kick that misses
enabling Mu to counter with a crisp jab.
Mu connects with a right hand. Judea shakes it off.
Mu looks to land a left hand but Judea moved out of range nicely.
Mu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Judea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Judea misses with a low kick.
Judea throws a leg kick but Mu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stan Judea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judea misses the body punch
and Mu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Judea slips under a jab from Mu.
Mu connects with a looping right hand.
Judea jabs at Mu's body.
Judea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Judea throws a sloppy head kick and Mu moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judea misses with a hook to the body
and Mu counters with a stiff right hand.
Judea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mu.
Judea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Judea throws a half hearted mid kick.
Judea dips to his left and cracks Mu with an uppercut!
Mu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mu throws a series of punches but Judea avoids them all with ease.
Judea connects with a leg kick. Mu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Judea is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Judea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mu moves out of range of the leg kick from Judea.
Judea throws a shot to the body.
Mu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Judea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judea lands a right hook to the body.
Mu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judea tries to land a body kick
letting Mu counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judea.
Judea lands a jab to the nose.
Mu throws a shot from downtown. Judea moves away and avoids it.
Judea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Judea ducks under a wild hook from Mu.
Mu throws a shot from downtown. Judea moves away and avoids it.
Judea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mu throws a jab but it's blocked by Judea.
Judea thumps Mu with a low kick.
Judea moves out of range of the strikes.
Judea avoids the head kick by Mu.
Judea counters with a body kick.
Mu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mu is looking to land body kicks.
Judea thinks about the counter body kick.
Mu misses with a body kick.
Judea lands a glancing blow to the side of Mu's head.
Judea lands a head shot.
Judea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mu was well out of range. Poor timing from Judea.
Judea throws a right and a left that Mu avoids nicely.
Judea scores with a shot to the body.
Judea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mu throws a big shot that misses.
Judea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judea lands a slapping body shot.
Judea misses with a body kick.
Mu is looking to counter punch.
Judea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mu throws the left hand but Judea avoids the punch easily.
Mu throws a jab but it's blocked by Judea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mu misses its intended target.
Judea lands with a kick to the temple. Mu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judea cracks a nice hook into Mu's ribs.
Judea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mu.
Mu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judea throws the kick towards the body but Mu avoids it.
Crunch! Judea slams his shin into Mu's torso.
That kick from Judea tenderised Mu's leg. Mu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mu takes one to the side of the head.
Judea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mu.
Mu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Judea lands a jab to Mu's midsection.
Judea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Judea throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Judea dominated that round.
That's time! Mu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stan Judea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mu misses with a hook. Judea ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Judea - just one landing.
Mu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Judea lands with a hook. Mu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Judea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Judea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mu misses the jab.
Judea lands a body shot.
Mu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Judea throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good work by Judea as he checks the leg kick.
Mu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Judea slips a jab from Mu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Judea.
Judea scores with a hook to the body. Mu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judea works Mu's body with a nice hook.
Mu misses with an uppercut
and Judea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Judea. Mu shrugs it off though.
Mu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Judea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mu.
Mu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mu's corner calls for a 1-2. Mu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Judea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mu swings widly with a right hand
and Judea counters with a stiff right hand.
Judea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judea looks to land a body kick but Mu moved away.
Judea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mu momentarily.
Mu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Judea counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judea defending well as Mu loads up on a big left hand.
Mu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judea misses with a head kick.
Mu throws a good cross that connects.
Judea stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Judea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mu misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Mu.
Mu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mu throws a head kick but Judea moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Judea.
Mu sizes up Judea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Judea moves out of range of the body kick from Mu.
Mu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judea.
Judea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Judea finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Judea.
Judea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mu.
Judea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Judea circles away quickly and effectively.
Mu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Judea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Judea - that will leave a mark!
Mu cracks Judea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mu loads up on a big right hand but Judea slips the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Judea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mu throws an overhand right that lands on Judea's shoulder, as Judea tries to avoid the shot.
Mu throws out a loose jab but Judea uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judea with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mu throws a head kick that misses.
Judea throws the kick towards the body but Mu avoids it.
Judea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mu.
Mu throws an off balance right hand
and Judea counters with a nice kick to the body.
Judea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mu.
Judea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judea wants to slow Mu down by chopping away at his legs.
A quick step to the side and Mu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Judea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Mu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judea cracks Mu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Judea's corner calls for a 1-2. Judea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Judea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Judea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Judea - just one landing.
Mu looks to land a left hand but Judea moved out of range nicely.
Judea scores with a jab to the body.
Judea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Judea scrambles back to his feet.
A left and a right from Judea both land. Nice combination.
Judea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Judea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mu.
Judea lands with an overhand left.
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!
Mu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mu swings for the body but Judea moves out of range.
Mu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Judea appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Judea works the jab nicely.
Mu misses the jab.
Judea is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mu with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mu throws a head kick that misses.
Judea 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.
Judea walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mu throwing a counter right hand but Judea manages to avoid it.
Mu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mu backing away here, and Judea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mu throws a combination. Judea tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mu throws a lazy uppercut
and Judea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Judea moves out of range of the strikes.
Mu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Judea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Judea thuds a left hand into Mu's body.
Mu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Judea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
He Mu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stan Judea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judea takes one to the chin there.
Judea throws a leg kick which misses Mu's front leg but catches the back leg as Mu tries to avoid it.
Mu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Judea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Mu misses the target.
Mu misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judea.
Judea is looking to slow Mu down with leg kicks.
Judea digs a good body shot into Mu's ribs.
Judea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Judea with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judea.
Judea slips a jab from Mu.
Mu 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.
Mu throws a jab but it's blocked by Judea.
An inside leg kick lands from Judea.
Judea explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Judea throws a push kick but Mu slaps the foot to one side.
Judea dips to his left and cracks Mu with an uppercut!
Judea throws a head kick that misses.
Mu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Judea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mu.
An attempted straight right counter from Mu misses the target.
A big left from Mu misses.
Judea scores with a jab. Mu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Judea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mu throws a lazy right hand but Judea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judea is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mu with a body shot.
Judea connects with a body shot that sends Mu's belly button to the back.
Judea staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mu throws a right hand that misses
enabling Judea to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Judea.
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!
Mu throws a hook but Judea avoids it easily.
Judea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mu's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Judea as he connects with a hook.
Mu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Judea.
Mu throws a hook but Judea blocks it.
Mu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mu looks to land a left hand but Judea moved out of range nicely.
Judea lands with a shot to the body.
Judea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mu's head backwards.
Judea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Judea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Judea has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Judea!
Stan Judea managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.
The defeated He Mu had this to say: ' '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trametinib Mekinist (ranked 600 p4p, 89 weight class) and Goban Declan (ranked 693 p4p, 100 weight class). Trametinib Mekinist is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trametinib Mekinist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goban Declan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mekinist throws a body kick that misses.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mekinist manages to avoid it.
It looked like Mekinist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A clash of legs there as Declan blocks the low kick.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Declan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Mekinist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Declan momentarily.
Mekinist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Declan's hands.
Declan is looking to chop away at Mekinist's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Declan, right into the meat.
Mekinist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Mekinist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mekinist throws a head kick that misses.
Mekinist takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mekinist's brow.
I was talking to Mekinist's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mekinist tries to throw a body punch but Declan avoids it by throwing Mekinist back against the cage.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Declan blocks it.
Declan tries to work over Mekinist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mekinist misses with a body punch.
Mekinist throws a head punch that misses.
Declan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Declan throws a head punch that misses.
Declan lands a body punch.
Declan blocking some punches.
Mekinist blocking some punches.
Declan scores with a shoulder strike.
Declan pushes off an throws an elbow but Mekinist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Declan blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Declan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mekinist's brow.
Mekinist blocks a body shot from Declan.
Declan misses with the head strike.
Mekinist tries a body shot but Declan blocks it.
Declan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mekinist backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist blocks the elbow strike.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mekinist lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Declan throws the left hand but Mekinist avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Mekinist blocks the leg kick.
Mekinist punishes Declan's body with a nice straight punch.
Mekinist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Declan throws a hook but Mekinist avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
Declan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Mekinist seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mekinist explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mekinist was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Mekinist thuds a left hand into Declan's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Declan. Beautiful body shot.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
Declan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mekinist rather than just go for the knockout.
A clash of legs there as Declan blocks the low kick.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Declan feints and then cracks Mekinist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mekinist down.
Mekinist tries to land a front kick but Declan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Declan staying out of range there.
Declan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Declan scores with a nice body kick.
Mekinist moves in looking to clinch but Declan pushes him off.
Mekinist defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Mekinist clinches.
Declan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mekinist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mekinist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Declan momentarily.
Mekinist fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan looks for the body kick but Mekinist saw that one coming.
Declan misses with a lunging right hand
and Mekinist counters with a nice uppercut.
Declan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mekinist just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Declan.
Declan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
Declan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Declan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Declan swings for the body but Mekinist moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Mekinist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mekinist looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Goban Declan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mekinist's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Declan.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Mekinist lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Declan checks the leg kick.
Mekinist ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Mekinist's shoulder, as Mekinist tries to avoid the shot.
Mekinist fakes the leg kick and cracks Declan in the body.
Mekinist ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan throws a body punch but Mekinist moves out of range.
Mekinist cracks Declan with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Mekinist.
Declan throws a leg kick but Mekinist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Declan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mekinist throws a wild body kick that Declan sees coming a mile off.
Declan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mekinist takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Mekinist wants to clinch.
Declan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mekinist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Declan.
Mekinist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mekinist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mekinist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mekinist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mekinist scores with a hook to the body. Declan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Declan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mekinist.
Declan blocks the body kick.
Mekinist lands with an uppercut that bounces Declan off the cage and back into range.
Mekinist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Declan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mekinist.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mekinist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mekinist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mekinist throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Mekinist moves away and avoids it.
Declan throws a right hand that misses
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mekinist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Declan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Declan clobbers Mekinist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Declan tests Mekinist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Mekinist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mekinist throws a nice looking combination but Declan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Declan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mekinist with a body shot.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Mekinist's knee but Mekinist avoids it well.
Goban Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mekinist lands a nice hook to Declan's body. Declan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mekinist cracks Declan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trametinib Mekinist is winning the standup battle so far.
Mekinist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mekinist slips a straight right by Declan.
Declan is looking to slow Mekinist down with leg kicks.
Declan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mekinist's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan misses with a head kick.
And Mekinist counters with a quick kick to the body but Declan blocks it.
Mekinist defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Mekinist went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mekinist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Mekinist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mekinist misses with a body kick.
Declan keeps the fight on the outside.
Declan misses with a hook.
Mekinist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Declan throws a leg kick but Mekinist checks it.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Mekinist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Declan misses with a wild combination.
Mekinist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mekinist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Declan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mekinist throws a low kick, looking for Declan's leg but Declan calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Goban Declan 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. This is the final round!
Mekinist clinches up against the cage.
Declan breaks the clinch.
Declan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mekinist.
Mekinist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mekinist throws a leg kick that misses.
Declan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mekinist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Declan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mekinist misses with a kick to the body.
Mekinist ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mekinist's head.
Declan connects with a leg kick. Mekinist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mekinist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mekinist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mekinist scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Declan throws a low kick but Mekinist moves out of range easily.
As Declan looks to move away, Mekinist throws a big counter combo but Declan just gets out of the way.
Mekinist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mekinist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Declan takes a swing at Mekinist's ribcage but misses.
Mekinist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Declan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mekinist or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Declan.
Declan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mekinist is working Declan over against the cage.
Declan misses with a punch on the inside.
Declan blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Declan pushes off an throws an elbow but Mekinist leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Declan tries a body shot but Mekinist blocks it.
Declan misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Declan.
Goban Declan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mekinist can't find room to land a body shot as Declan controls the action.
Mekinist misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Declan.
Mekinist scores with a shoulder strike.
Trametinib Mekinist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist is trying to pull guard but Declan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Declan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Declan fails to land.
Mekinist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Declan blocks a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Mekinist fails to land.
Declan prevents a body shot from Mekinist.
Mekinist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Declan misses with an elbow over the top.
Mekinist tries to work over Declan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Declan misses with an elbow over the top.
Mekinist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Declan gets through Mekinist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Declan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mekinist avoids a wild elbow strike from Declan.
Mekinist lands a right hand.
Declan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mekinist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Declan breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mekinist.
A left lands for Declan.
Declan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mekinist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan throws a series of punches but Mekinist avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Declan catches Mekinist right on the button with a cross.
Goban Declan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Declan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mekinist.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Declan lands a leg kick that knocks Mekinist off balance momentarily.
Declan throws a front kick aimed at Mekinist's knee but Mekinist avoids it well.
Mekinist doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Declan takes a swing at Mekinist's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mekinist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mekinist with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Declan to score with a decent uppercut.
Declan scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan thows a leg kick but Mekinist checks it
and Mekinist counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mekinist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mekinist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Declan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mekinist digs a good body shot into Declan's ribs.
Mekinist looks to throw a body kick
letting Declan counter with a right hand.
Mekinist moves out of range as Declan strikes.
Mekinist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Declan misses with a lunging right hand
and Mekinist counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mekinist.
Mekinist throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan tries to throw a body punch but Mekinist avoids it by throwing Declan back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goban Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Declan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Goban Declan!
Goban Declan very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Marshall (ranked 994 p4p, 105 weight class) and Pedro Kapaldi (ranked 585 p4p, 60 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tobias Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Kapaldi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kapaldi. That's going to slow Marshall down.
Marshall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kapaldi misses with a right hand
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshall on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kapaldi. Kapaldi obviously looking to wear him down.
Kapaldi throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Marshall misses the target.
Kapaldi scores with a jab to the head.
Marshall throws a big shot that misses.
Kapaldi is looking to slow Marshall down with leg kicks.
Marshall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kapaldi lands a jab.
A lazy left from Marshall finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Marshall misses.
Kapaldi misses with a left hand
and Marshall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Kapaldi moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kapaldi scores with a spinning back kick!
Marshall has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Kapaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands a nice looking body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses with a hook.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Kapaldi tries to land a body kick
and Marshall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marshall.
Kapaldi blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Kapaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall.
Kapaldi blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Marshall tries to work over Kapaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Kapaldi.
Marshall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to work over Kapaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kapaldi fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Kapaldi.
Marshall misses with a body punch.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kapaldi.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Kapaldi avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Kapaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kapaldi.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Kapaldi avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Kapaldi controls his hands.
Kapaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Kapaldi works on Marshall's body with a couple of short punches.
Marshall misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Marshall.
Marshall is leaning against Kapaldi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kapaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kapaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Marshall tries a body shot but Kapaldi blocks it.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kapaldi's elbow.
Kapaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kapaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kapaldi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kapaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kapaldi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kapaldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi misses with some punches.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kapaldi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marshall.
Kapaldi blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Marshall tries to work over Kapaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshall tries a body shot but Kapaldi blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi lands a body shot.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kapaldi working aggressively here.
Kapaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kapaldi misses with a body punch.
Kapaldi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall tries to work over Kapaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshall lands a nice uppercut.
Kapaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Kapaldi misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kapaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kapaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Kapaldi controls the action.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Kapaldi avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Kapaldi scores with a shoulder strike.
Kapaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Kapaldi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marshall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kapaldis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marshall.
Kapaldi connects with a body shot.
Kapaldi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kapaldi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kapaldi.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Kapaldi slips the punch.
A lazy left from Kapaldi finds it's target.
Kapaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kapaldi with a hook.
Kapaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kapaldi.
Marshall ducks right into an uppercut from Kapaldi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapaldi misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
Kapaldi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi looks to land a body kick but Marshall moved away.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot
and Marshall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kapaldi thinking.
Kapaldi works Marshall's body with a nice hook.
Marshall misses with a straight left.
Kapaldi misses with a straight right.
Kapaldi lands a nice hook to Marshall's body. Marshall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kapaldi connects with the punch.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Kapaldi is looking to slow Marshall down with leg kicks.
Kapaldi punishes Marshall's body with a nice straight punch.
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Marshall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Marshall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi misses with a low kick.
Marshall needs to keep his hands up - Kapaldi had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
Marshall misses with a hook.
Kapaldi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kapaldi drops his hands momentarily and Marshall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marshall crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kapaldi - the referee stops the clock and Marshall gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kapaldi. Marshall manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kapaldi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kapaldi connects with a single shot there.
Marshall is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kapaldi misses with a looping right.
Marshall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marshall lands a jab to the head.
Kapaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kapaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marshall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kapaldi.
Marshall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kapaldi has time to react.
A big right from Marshall misses.
Kapaldi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kapaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshall takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kapaldi throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kapaldi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Kapaldi. Beautiful body shot.
Kapaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marshall misses the jab.
Marshall backing away here, and Kapaldi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kapaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Kapaldi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Marshall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapaldi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshall.
Kapaldi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kapaldi throws a shot to the body.
Kapaldi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kapaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kapaldi.
Marshall slips under a jab from Kapaldi.
Marshall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kapaldi can pounce on him.
Marshall dips to his left and cracks Kapaldi with an uppercut!
Kapaldi scores with a kick to the body.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kapaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall moves out of range of the body kick.
Kapaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Kapaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Marshall.
Kapaldi scores with a nice right hand.
Kapaldi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kapaldi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marshall throws a hook but Kapaldi avoids it easily.
Kapaldi thuds his shin into the meat of Marshall's side.
Kapaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kapaldi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marshall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi lands with a hook. Marshall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marshall throws a big shot that misses.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kapaldi misses with a leg kick
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapaldi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marshall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Marshall seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kapaldi. That's going to slow Marshall down.
Marshall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kapaldi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kapaldi slips under a jab from Marshall.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a low kick but Marshall moves out of range easily.
Kapaldi avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Kapaldi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kapaldi misses with a hook.
Kapaldi throws a front kick that sends Marshall stumbling back into the cage.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Kapaldi.
Tobias Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedro Kapaldi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall sizes up Kapaldi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
Kapaldi throws the kick towards the body but Marshall avoids it.
Kapaldi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Marshall if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kapaldi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi lands a jab to the nose.
Kapaldi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshall.
Kapaldi misses with a leg kick
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
Kapaldi throws a sloppy body shot
and Marshall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marshall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kapaldi.
A countering left hand to the body from Kapaldi misses.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Kapaldi cracks Marshall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marshall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kapaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marshall misses with a straight right.
Kapaldi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marshall will feel that in the morning.
Marshall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kapaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Marshall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kapaldi.
Nice body kick there by Kapaldi.
Marshall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kapaldi. That one must have hurt.
Kapaldi digs a good body shot into Marshall's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Kapaldi slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kapaldi feints and then cracks Marshall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marshall down.
Marshall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kapaldi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick which misses Marshall's front leg but catches the back leg as Marshall tries to avoid it.
Marshall moves forwards but Kapaldi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kapaldi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marshall scores with a hook.
Kapaldi throws the kick towards the body but Marshall avoids it.
Marshall misses with a looping right.
Marshall sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Kapaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kapaldi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Kapaldi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pedro Kapaldi waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fjera (ranked 1826 p4p, 211 weight class) and Barol Kedorf (ranked 2022 p4p, 228 weight class). Kedorf has chosen Ostatni dzwonek as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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37
273 lbs
27 - 14 - 1 |
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42
265 lbs
27 - 23 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nick Fjera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjera 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.
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Fjera misses with a low kick.
Fjera scoring well with a low kick there.
Fjera darts in looking for a takedown but Kedorf gets double underhooks and turns Fjera into the cage.
No luck for Fjera with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Kedorf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kedorf misses with an uppercut. Fjera saw that one coming.
Fjera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fjera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kedorf avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kedorf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fjera has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera blocks a jab.
Kedorf misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Fjera.
Kedorf slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good shot there by Kedorf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kedorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjera is just out of range.
Fjera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kedorf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fjera somewhat.
Kedorf unleashes a big counter combination but Fjera bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fjera lands with a nice body punch.
Kedorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fjera manages to avoid it.
Fjera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kedorf.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fjera.
Kedorf moves out of range of the strikes.
Kedorf slips under a jab.
Fjera misses with a low kick.
Kedorf tries to move into range but Fjera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kedorf throws a combination. Fjera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Nick Fjera has been cut.
Nick Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjera misses with a looping right.
Kedorf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fjera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kedorf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Fjera.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera tries to move into range but Kedorf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fjera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fjera feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kedorf kicks Fjera off and gets to his feet.
Fjera goes for a double leg but Kedorf avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kedorf continues to drive forward.
Kedorf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fjera with a hook.
Kedorf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fjera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kedorf to the mat! Kedorf manages to get full guard.
Fjera throws a big elbow that misses.
Fjera lands a couple of digs.
Fjera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kedorf is keeping the position for now.
Fjera is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera pushing down on Kedorf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kedorf is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Fjera working over Kedorf with some ground and pound. Kedorf looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fjera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kedorf is not content to let Fjera control the position.
Fjera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fjera trying to control from half guard but Kedorf is working away.
Fjera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kedorf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fjera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fjera.
Kedorf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fjera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kedorf tries to kick Fjera off in order to stand up. Fjera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fjera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fjera misses with the ground and pound.
Fjera prevents Kedorf from escaping the position.
Fjera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fjera working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fjera throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Fjera dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kedorf misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Fjera misses.
Fjera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fjera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kedorf.
Kedorf just misses with a punch to the body.
Fjera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fjera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fjera tries a low kick but Kedorf avoids it.
Kedorf slaps away a takedown attempt from Fjera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fjera dives in for a single leg takedown but Kedorf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kedorf lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fjera tries to score with a low kick but Kedorf moves his leg out of the way.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt - Kedorf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Fjera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kedorf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fjera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera shoots in but no luck this time.
Kedorf jabs Fjera right on the nose. Fjera blinks but takes it well.
Kedorf pushes Fjera up against the cage in a clinch.
Fjera breaks from the clinch.
Kedorf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fjera at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kedorf slips a straight right by Fjera.
Kedorf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Fjera looks to land a right hand but Kedorf moved out of range.
Kedorf misses the jab.
Kedorf lands a jab to the head.
Barol Kedorf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kedorf misses the target.
Fjera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kedorf at a distance.
Fjera lands with a right hand.
Kedorf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kedorf stuns Fjera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kedorf lands a nice shot that snaps Fjera's head back.
Fjera throws a looping overhand right but Kedorf ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kedorf throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjera.
Kedorf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fjera shoots for a takedown but Kedorf saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kedorf looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kedorf scores with a jab to the body.
Kedorf throws a shot from downtown. Fjera moves away and avoids it.
Fjera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fjera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barol Kedorf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kedorf throws a body shot but no joy.
Fjera scores with a punch to the head.
Kedorf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kedorf lands a jab to the head.
Kedorf swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fjera.
Kedorf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kedorf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fjera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fjera takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fjera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fjera dives in and grabs Kedorf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kedorf pushes down on Fjera's head and hops out.
Kedorf rushes Fjera and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fjera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kedorf throws a jab when Fjera was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Kedorf. No joy for Fjera on that attempt.
Fjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kedorf jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nick Fjera's cut is getting worse.
Kedorf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fjera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kedorf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kedorf lands a big uppercut and Fjera crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fjera looks OK. Kedorf waves Fjera back to his feet!
Fjera is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kedorf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Fjera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kedorf cracks Fjera with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fjera tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Kedorf pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fjera is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barol Kedorf!
After winning the bout, Barol Kedorf thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Riggs (ranked 1585 p4p, 179 weight class) and William King (ranked 1640 p4p, 189 weight class). King has chosen Summer Sixteen By: Drake as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
286 lbs
16 - 7 - 1 |
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 22 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, William King!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riggs checks the leg kick nicely there.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
A punch combination from Riggs misses.
Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.
Riggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riggs throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs wants to land a leg kick but King is out of range.
Riggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Riggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Riggs misses the shot to the body.
Riggs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Riggs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riggs rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs moves out of range as King strikes.
King misses the shot to the body.
Riggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Riggs throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws the kick towards the body but Riggs avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riggs.
Riggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Riggs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Riggs scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Riggs.
Riggs fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Riggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
Riggs is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Riggs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing.
Riggs throwing strikes but missing.
Riggs looking to sit in guard and control but King gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Riggs's legs - danger averted.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riggs wants to improve his position but instead King has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is trying to stand.
Riggs is trying to get back to full guard.
King content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
King prevents Riggs from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Riggs wants to control but King is keeping busy.
Riggs is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riggs manages to get to full guard.
King stands up out of Riggs's guard for a moment - Riggs manages to land a nice upkick.
Riggs wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
Riggs is working hard here to advance position.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
King trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Ryan Riggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Riggs'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.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Riggs scores with a four punch combination!
Riggs throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Riggs misses.
Ryan Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riggs moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Riggs looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Riggs throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Riggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riggs looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
A combination from Riggs does no damage.
And King responds with a good body kick, but Riggs manages to step out the way in time.
Riggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Riggs. Beautiful body shot.
Riggs throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Riggs blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Riggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good work by Riggs as he checks the leg kick.
Riggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Riggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King staying out of range there.
Ryan Riggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Good work by Riggs as he checks the leg kick.
Riggs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
William King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riggs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
King trying to control from the bottom.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King trying to hold on to Riggs's head to control him but Riggs postures up.
Nice strikes from Riggs there.
Riggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. King defending well though.
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing King to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Riggs wants to sweep but no luck.
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
King postures up.
King preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs wants to hit a switch here but King passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Riggs there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is looking to improve his position but King isn't that keen on the idea.
Ryan Riggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Riggs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
King putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Riggs is looking to get to half guard.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Riggs tries to hold on but King pushes him away.
King controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Riggs is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
Riggs is looking to improve his position but King isn't that keen on the idea.
Riggs regains half guard.
Riggs wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
King controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Riggs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Riggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Riggs bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riggs shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed Riggs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Riggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Riggs misses with a wild combination.
Riggs takes one on the button.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Riggs's head.
Riggs lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King throws a low kick, looking for Riggs's leg but Riggs calmly moves out of range.
King thumps Riggs with a low kick.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riggs shoots in and bounces King off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riggs wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riggs trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but King manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
King is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Riggs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Riggs wants to hit a switch here but King passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Riggs there!
Riggs is wriggling around trying to escape.
King controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries to reverse the position but King maintains control.
King lands a couple of good shots and Riggs has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Riggs is in bad spot here.
Riggs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is hanging on to Riggs's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to get the hooks in deep but Riggs pushed the leg off.
What can Riggs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Riggs tries to break free.
King controls the action.
King controlling well, preventing Riggs from escaping the position.
Riggs prevents King from getting a body triangle.
King doesn't have the hooks in and Riggs manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is controlling Riggs's posture.
Riggs preventing the sweep.
King is adopting a defensive guard.
Riggs is working King over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King trying to control the position.
William King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riggs can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan Riggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Riggs 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
William King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Riggs 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 759 p4p, 82 weight class) and DeShawn Jackson (ranked 611 p4p, 65 weight class). Von Ketler comes into the arena with Bonecracker- Shocore blaring out of the sound system. Jackson has chosen Green Card as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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147 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
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, DeShawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ketler tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Ketler defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
DeShawn Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ketler drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Von Ketler has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Von Ketler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
Jackson trying to stall but Von Ketler improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Von Ketler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Von Ketler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Ketler successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Ketler looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ketler, not yet.
Von Ketler looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Ketler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Von Ketler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
My spies in Team Croatia inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson lands a couple of digs.
Jackson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Von Ketler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Von Ketler keeps moving.
Von Ketler controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is in close to Von Ketler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson stands up over Von Ketler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Ketler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Von Ketler looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Ketler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Ketler is retaining full guard.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Ketler has wrist control.
Von Ketler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Ketler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Ketler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Von Ketler's legs - danger averted.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson postures up.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Jackson passes Von Ketler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Von Ketler defends the submission attempt.
Von Ketler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von Ketler is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Von Ketler is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Von Ketler tries to improve position but can't.
Von Ketler manages to get back to half guard.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Von Ketler dodges it nicely.
Jackson is working for a kimura but Von Ketler is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Ketler is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Von Ketler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Von Ketler ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Von Ketler is out of range.
Von Ketler lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
and Von Ketler counters by clinching up.
Von Ketler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Von Ketler.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Von Ketler.
Jackson pushes Von Ketler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Ketler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Von Ketler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Von Ketler into the cage.
Von Ketler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Von Ketler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler slows down the pace here.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Ketler is looking for a takedown.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Ketler swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Ketler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Von Ketler lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Ketler backwards.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Jackson tries a body shot but Von Ketler blocks it.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeShawn Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Von Ketler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like DeShawn Jackson has been cut.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Von Ketler prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Von Ketler controls the action.
A short left from Jackson.
Von Ketler being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Von Ketler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
Von Ketler presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson takes an elbow to the temple.
Von Ketler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Ketler blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Von Ketler.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Ketler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jackson trying to stall but Von Ketler improves his position.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Ketler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Von Ketler lands an uppercut.
Von Ketler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson gets through Von Ketler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeShawn Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Von Ketler with an uppercut!
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.
Von Ketler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Von Ketler lands the left hand.
Von Ketler needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.
Von Ketler throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Von Ketler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson tests Von Ketler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Ketler lands a two punch combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Von Ketler's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Ketler shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Von Ketler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackson.
Von Ketler blocks a jab.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Von Ketler. Beautiful body shot.
DeShawn Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Von Ketler with an uppercut!
Nice cross by Jackson.
Von Ketler misses with a straight right.
DeShawn Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Von Ketler backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Von Ketler misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Ketler manages to avoid it.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Von Ketler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Ketler misses with a two punch combination.
Von Ketler is looking to clinch.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Ketler is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson with a jab.
DeShawn Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson cracks Von Ketler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Von Ketler off the cage and back into range.
Von Ketler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eksem Von Ketler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Ketler throws out the jab.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Von Ketler's head but Von Ketler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Von Ketler feinted with a counter takedown.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson cracks Von Ketler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Ketler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ketler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson cracks the inside of Von Ketler's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Ketler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eksem Von Ketler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Ketler is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Von Ketler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Von Ketler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Ketler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Von Ketler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson throws a jab when Von Ketler was well out of range.
Von Ketler misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Von Ketler avoids them all with ease.
Von Ketler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.
Von Ketler scoring with some ground and pound.
DeShawn Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Von Ketler throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn Jackson!
DeShawn Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Eksem Von Ketler had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michail Podolski (ranked 242 p4p, 33 weight class) and Aldo Barbados (ranked 608 p4p, 64 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Podolski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Last Ride. Barbados is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by What's It All For. 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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Podolski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Barbados!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podolski misses with a hook.
Barbados throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barbados misses with the combination.
Barbados is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barbados throws a series of punches but Podolski avoids them all with ease.
Barbados throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbados moves forwards but Podolski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Podolski throws a nice looking combination but Barbados bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barbados tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Podolski is able to avoid easily.
Barbados lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Michail Podolski has been cut.
Podolski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podolski scores with a jab to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Barbados blocks the leg kick.
Podolski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big right from Barbados misses.
Barbados takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbados was well out of range. Poor timing from Podolski.
Podolski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Podolski looks for the body kick but Barbados saw that one coming.
Podolski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barbados throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Podolski.
Podolski connects with a body shot.
Podolski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barbados displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Podolski throws out the jab.
Podolski throws a head kick that misses.
Barbados misses with a series of wild punches.
Podolski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbados.
Barbados throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbados keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podolski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbados in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Barbados.
Podolski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Podolski cracks Barbados with a right hand to the side of the head.
Podolski throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbados keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbados unleashes a big counter combination but Podolski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbados takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barbados tries to bum rush Podolski with a series of wild strikes but Podolski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barbados tries to bum rush Podolski with a series of wild strikes but Podolski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Podolski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barbadoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circle momentarily. Podolski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Podolski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Podolski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Podolski gets a clinch.
Podolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbados throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barbados's head backwards.
Podolski scores with a leg kick.
Barbados throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Podolski counters with an outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Podolski both land. Nice combination.
Barbados checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Barbados has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barbados has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Podolski.
Podolski throws a head kick but Barbados moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Barbados.
Barbados keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbados now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Podolski with a jab.
Michail Podolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Podolski tries to land a leg kick but Barbados saw it coming and moves away.
Barbados throws a sloppy head kick
and Podolski counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podolski throws a hook but Barbados blocks it.
Podolski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolski scores with a decent looking hook.
Podolski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbados counters with a series of strikes. Podolski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Podolski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbados.
Barbados is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab lands there for Podolski.
Barbados takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barbados lands a head kick. Podolski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barbados takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Podolski throws a sloppy head kick and Barbados moves out of range easily.
Podolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbados moves away.
Barbados on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Podolski. Podolski obviously looking to wear him down.
Podolski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbados defending well as Podolski loads up on a big left hand.
Podolski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Podolski throws a body punch but Barbados moves out of range.
Podolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbados manages to avoid it.
Podolski drops his hands momentarily and Barbados takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michail Podolski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barbados slips under a jab from Podolski.
Podolski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barbados under the eye.
Aldo Barbados is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbados motions for Podolski to come forward. Barbados throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbados will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbados misses with a looping right.
Podolski lands with a shot to the body.
Barbados misses with the combination.
Podolski lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barbados 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 Podolski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Podolski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barbados swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Podolski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Podolski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbados counters with a series of strikes. Podolski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Podolski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbados can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbados swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Podolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbados.
Podolski lands with a straight right. Barbados didn't see that one coming.
Podolski tests Barbados's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Podolski throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barbados.
A head kick misses from Barbados.
Podolski tries to counter by clinching up but Barbados breaks away and moves out of range.
Barbados displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Podolski throws out the jab.
Podolski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Podolski throws a lazy right hand but Barbados sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbados 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.
Barbados throws a leg kick
and Podolski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Barbados's knee momentarily.
Podolski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Podolski throws a low kick, looking for Barbados's leg but Barbados calmly moves out of range.
Podolski scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbados throws a combination that misses
and Podolski counters with a three punch combo that has Barbados backing up. Barbados nods at Podolski to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbados loads up on a big right hand but Podolski slips the punch.
Podolski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barbados checks a leg kick.
Podolski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbados counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbados's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbados misses with a double jab.
Podolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barbados.
A jab from Barbados misses.
Podolski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Podolski.
Podolski fakes the leg kick and cracks Barbados in the body.
Barbados takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Podolski scores with a leg kick.
Podolski jabs Barbados right on the nose. Barbados blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Podolski.
Nice defenses there by Barbados.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbados swinging wildly here.
Podolski looks for the body kick but Barbados saw that one coming.
Barbados thuds a left hand into Podolski's body.
Barbados swings for the body but Podolski moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Podolski.
Jab from Podolski.
Barbados lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Podolski circles away quickly and effectively.
Barbados thuds a left hand into Podolski's body.
Podolski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barbados fails to land with a series of punches.
Podolski throws a push kick but Barbados slaps the foot to one side.
Barbados throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Podolski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbados falls off balance throwing a combination
and Podolski counters with a good low kick that Barbados was not able to check.
Barbados walks into a stiff left hand from Podolski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Podolski lands with a hook. Barbados tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbados shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barbados takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Podolski finds it's target.
Barbados misses with a series of wild punches.
Podolski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Podolski lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podolski looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbados is just out of range.
Barbados looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbados throws a right hand that Podolski ducks under and follows up with a left that Podolski also avoids with ease.
Podolski throws out a powerful jab.
Podolski misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbados throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michail Podolski'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Barbados throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Podolski connects with a right hand. Barbados shakes it off.
Barbados has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbados keeps the fight on the outside.
Podolski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barbados.
A big left from Podolski misses.
Barbados avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbados is looking for the big counter here.
Michail Podolski is winning the standup battle so far.
Podolski blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Podolski. That's going to slow Barbados down.
Barbados throws a looping overhand right but Podolski ducks down to avoid it.
Podolski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbados counters with a crisp one two that drops Podolski! Barbados thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Podolski to his feet! Podolski is in big trouble!
Podolski is rocked!
Michail Podolski's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbados throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Podolski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oh Podolski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Podolski lands a leg kick that knocks Barbados off balance momentarily.
Barbados tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Podolski seems to have got his legs back now.
Podolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barbados. That did some damage!
Barbados avoids the body shot from Podolski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski tests Barbados's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Podolski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbados.
Barbados takes a swing at Podolski's ribcage but misses.
Barbados misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbados throws a head kick that misses
and Podolski counters with an outside leg kick.
Podolski closes the distance and clinches.
Barbados blocking some punches.
Podolski pushes Barbados back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Podolski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Podolski tries to throw a body punch but Barbados avoids it by throwing Podolski back against the cage.
Barbados looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Podolski struggles to land a body shot inside as Barbados controls his hands.
Podolski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Podolski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Podolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Podolski.
Barbados prevents a body shot from Podolski.
Barbados is trying to break the clinch but Podolski is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Podolski.
Podolski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Podolski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbados moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Podolski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Podolski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Podolski.
Podolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Podolski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Barbados both land. Nice combination.
Barbados stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Podolski.
Podolski lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbados lands a high kick!
Podolski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbados gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Podolski.
Barbados just misses with a punch to the body.
Podolski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michail Podolski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barbados throws a poor cross that misses
and Podolski counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbados displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Podolski throws out the jab.
Barbados throws a combination that misses
and Podolski counters by clinching up.
Podolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbados's elbow.
Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Podolski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Podolski lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbados backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Barbados's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Podolski digs a right hand underneath Barbados's ribcage. Barbados let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbados takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Podolski.
Barbados takes a shot to the head.
Podolski lands a body shot.
Podolski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Podolski scores with a shoulder strike.
Podolski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Podolski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbados misses with a hook to the body
and Podolski counters with a stiff right hand.
Podolski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbados throws a leg kick
and Podolski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Podolski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Podolski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Podolski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aldo Barbados has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michail Podolski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Podolski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michail Podolski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Podolski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Podolski!
After winning the bout, Michail Podolski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Ng (ranked 129 p4p, 15 weight class) and Zang Zhai (ranked 177 p4p, 21 weight class). Ng's entrance music is Wedlock - I'm The Fuck You Man. A fine choice. Zhai comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sampans kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Ng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ng misses with an uppercut. Zhai saw that one coming.
Zhai scores with a body shot.
Ng takes one to the side of the head.
Ng avoids the head kick by Zhai.
Good exchange - Zhai coming out on top.
Ng takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Ng thuds his right hand into Zhai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ng's head.
Zhai with a hook.
Zhai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhai throws out a counter right but Ng avoids it with no problem.
Zhai throws a poor cross that misses
and Ng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhai moves out of range of the body kick from Ng.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body.
Ng defending well as Zhai loads up on a big left hand.
Zhai punishes Ng's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ng fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhai is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Ng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhai.
The fighters circling - Zhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ng throwing a counter right hand but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Ng steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhai. That one must have hurt.
Good leg kick by Zhai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ng will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhai throws out a loose jab but Ng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ng cracks the inside of Zhai's front leg.
Zhai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Ng.
A nice left hand lands by Zhai.
Zhai works on Ng's body with a couple of short punches.
Ng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zhai.
Zhai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Zhai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ng lands a knee to the head.
Zhai tries a body shot but Ng blocks it.
Zhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Zhai.
Ng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhai has a couple of punches blocked by Ng.
Zhai misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhai has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zhai prevents a body shot from Ng.
Zhai keeps control of Ng as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zhai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ng backwards.
Ng goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai pushes Ng back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zhai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhai.
Zhai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ng lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ng looking to throw knees to the head but Zhai is blocking nicely.
Ng lands a nice knee to the body.
Zhai misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhai lands a shoulder strike.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Zhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhai blocks a body shot from Ng.
A body shot lands from Ng.
Ng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zhai is defending well for now.
Zhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Ng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ng takes a shot to the head.
Ng blocks a body shot from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zhai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ng prevents a body shot from Zhai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ng scores with a shot to the side of Zhai's head.
Ng lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ng.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ng working aggressively here.
Ng manages to break the clinch.
Zhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Ng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhai can pounce on him.
A big left from Zhai misses.
Zhai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zhai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zhai 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 Ng has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ng and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ng misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ng thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zhai if he has to take too many more of those.
Ng misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zang Zhai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ng slips under a jab.
Zhai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ng shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zhai connects with the punch.
Ng throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ng slips a jab from Zhai.
Ng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ng misses with a leg kick
and Zhai counters with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Ng. Those never looked like landing.
Zhai misses with a hook
and Ng counters with an outside leg kick.
Ng ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ng fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Zhai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Charles Ng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhai misses with a low kick.
Ng half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zhai throws a hook but Ng avoids it easily.
Ng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ng. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai checks a leg kick nicely.
Ng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
Zhai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ng scores with a decent looking hook.
Ng digs a good body shot into Zhai's ribs.
Ng misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Ng defending well as Zhai loads up on a big left hand.
Ng throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ng.
Ng throws a leg kick but Zhai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ng on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ng throws a body kick that misses.
Zhai connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zhai. That's going to slow Ng down.
Zhai lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhai throws a poor cross that misses
and Ng counters with a stiff right hand.
Ng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ng throws a right hand that misses
and Zhai counters with a stiff right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zhai!
Ng scores with a decent looking hook.
Ng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhai.
Ng misses the body punch
enabling Zhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ng is out of range and Zhai settles back down.
Ng looks to land a left hand but Zhai moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Zhai lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ng.
Ng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Ng.
Ng shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zhai scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhai.
Ng misses with a wild body shot.
Ng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Zhai.
Ng displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhai throws out the jab.
Ng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ng comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ng swings widly with a right hand
and Zhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ng throws a leg kick but Zhai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhai as he connects with a hook.
Zhai tries a low kick but Ng avoids it.
Ng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Ng.
Ng connects with a leg kick. Zhai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ng can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ng slips a straight right by Zhai.
Zhai lands with a good body shot.
Ng throws a wild body kick that Zhai sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Ng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai moves out of range of the strikes.
Ng connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ng loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
Zhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ng takes one to the chin there.
Zhai connects with the punch.
Zhai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ng.
Ng throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zhai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zang Zhai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ng throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zhai on the side of the head.
Ng is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ng in his tracks.
Ng misses with a looping left.
Ng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhai looks to throw the jab but Ng is out of range.
Zhai connects with a looping right hand.
Ng goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ng with a body shot.
Zhai moves out of range of the body kick from Ng.
Zhai moves out of range as Ng throws a body kick.
Ng throws an overhand right that lands on Zhai's shoulder, as Zhai tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ng swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ng takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ng.
Zhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ng lands a body shot.
Zhai throws a sloppy body shot
and Ng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ng throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zhai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ng's head.
Zhai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Zhai does it's job there.
Ng throws an overhand right that lands on Zhai's shoulder, as Zhai tries to avoid the shot.
Ng takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zang Zhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zhai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zhai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Ng misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zhai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhai doesn't manage to clinch there - Ng circles away.
Ng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ng scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ng misses with a hook.
Ng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ng throws an off balance right hand
and Zhai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ng lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zhai takes a swing at Ng's ribcage but misses.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Charles Ng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhai throws out a loose jab but Ng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zhai defending well as Ng loads up on a big left hand.
Zhai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ng.
Zhai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zhai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ng looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zhai, right into the meat.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhai moves out of range of the leg kick from Ng.
Nice uppercut lands for Zhai. That snapped Ng's head back.
Ng takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zhai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Zhai.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhai checks a leg kick.
Zhai scores with a jab to the body.
Ng misses with a straight left.
Ng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhai.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ng 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 Zhai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zhai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zhai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ng misses with an uppercut
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ng takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhai can pounce on him.
Ng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhai.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Ng throws a head kick but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai loads up on a big right hand but Ng slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Zhai.
Ng throws a body shot but no joy.
Ng misses with a body shot
and Zhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ng takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ng's calf.
Zhai lands with a nice body punch.
Ng throws a series of punches but Zhai avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zhai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai!
Our winner, Zang Zhai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Barathian (ranked 200 p4p, 22 weight class) and Pekka Pera (ranked 229 p4p, 28 weight class). Barathian comes into the arena with FAUN - Federkleid blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Max Barathian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pera!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barathian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barathian tries to close the distance and clinch but Pera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pera connects with the punch.
Pera thumps Barathian with a low kick.
Barathian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pera misses the shot to the body.
Barathian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pera. That's going to slow Barathian down.
Barathian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pera.
Pera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera loads up on a big right hand but Barathian slips the punch.
Pera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barathian tries to kick Pera off in order to stand up. Pera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
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!
Barathian can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barathian managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pera.
Pera is chipping away with strikes.
Barathian pushes Pera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pera trying to control the action but Barathian is working from the bottom.
Barathian is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barathian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barathian is trying is best to control the position here.
Barathian is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pera wants to take a breather but Barathian is having none of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pera lands a nice short elbow.
Barathian wants to improve his position but Pera is controlling well.
Pera performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pera working the head and body with strikes.
Pera controlling the pace.
Barathian is pressing down on Pera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barathian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barathian is trying to keep Pera in close.
Pera throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barathian is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pera thows a leg kick but Barathian checks it
and Barathian counters with a right hand to the body.
Barathian misses with a body shot.
Pera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barathian throws the kick towards the body but Pera avoids it.
Pera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barathian.
Pera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barathian tries to avoid it but Pera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barathian to the ground. Barathian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barathian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pera darts in looking for a takedown but Barathian gets double underhooks and turns Pera into the cage.
Max Barathian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pekka Pera.
Barathian thuds his shin into the meat of Pera's side.
Pera dives in and scores a takedown into Barathian's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barathian scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barathian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pera slips a straight right by Barathian.
Barathian keeps the fight on the outside.
Barathian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pera is just out of range.
Barathian checks a leg kick nicely.
Pera works the jab nicely.
Pera slips under a jab.
Barathian slips a straight right by Pera.
Barathian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pera moves away.
Pera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barathian pinned against the cage. Barathian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pekka Pera will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barathian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barathian 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.
Pera feints and then cracks Barathian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barathian down.
Pera looks for a takedown but Barathian sprawls well.
Barathian is looking to counter punch.
Max Barathian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Barathian.
It looks like Pekka Pera has been cut.
Pera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Barathian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pera swings for the body but Barathian moves out of range.
Pera fakes the leg kick and cracks Barathian in the body.
Pera lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barathian misses with a head kick.
Pera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barathian closes the distance and clinches.
Pera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Pera avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Pera on the inside.
Barathian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pera's elbow.
Barathian throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pera fails to land.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Barathian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barathian is trying to stall.
Barathian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pera avoids it.
Pera just leaning against Barathian, taking a breather.
Pera throws a punch but it's blocked by Barathian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pera looking to stall.
Pera slows down the pace here.
Barathian working aggressively here.
Pera on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pera.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
Pera tries a body shot but Barathian blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Barathian.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pera can't find room to land a body shot as Barathian controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Barathian.
Barathian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barathian lands with a short shot to the head.
Barathian pushes Pera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barathian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Barathian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pera blocks an uppercut.
Barathian tries to throw a body punch but Pera avoids it by throwing Barathian back against the cage.
Pera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pera tries a body shot but Barathian blocks it.
Barathian struggles to land a body shot inside as Pera controls his hands.
Pera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pera wants to stall.
Barathian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera prevents a body shot from Barathian.
Barathian lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Pera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pera blocking some punches.
Pera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barathian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pera is struggling to control the position.
Barathian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Pera misses with a body punch.
Barathian scores with a shoulder strike.
Barathian misses with a knee strike.
Pera tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Max Barathian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pekka Pera's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
Barathian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pera tries to work over Barathian's front leg with a kick but Barathian checks it.
Pera looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barathian lands a nice looking body shot.
Barathian misses the shot to the body.
Max Barathian is winning the standup battle so far.
Barathian moves out of range as Pera strikes.
Barathian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barathian sprawls well initially but Pera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Barathian wants to get back to his feet.
Barathian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pera scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barathian is refusing to be controlled, as Pera sits in half guard.
Pera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barathian tries to kick Pera off in order to stand up. Pera Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Pera trying to control the action but Barathian is working from the bottom.
Pera working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barathian is trying to buck Pera off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pera looks up at the clock and then as Barathian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pera smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pera tries to advance to mount but Barathian denies him.
Barathian is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barathian trying to control but Pera postures up.
Barathian is holding on to half guard well.
Barathian looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barathian trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barathian tries a head kick but it misses.
Barathian avoids the body shot from Pera.
Pera throws a body punch but Barathian moves out of range.
Barathian throws a leg kick
and Pera counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pera.
Pera swings wildly with an uppercut but Barathian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barathian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pera up against the cage.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Barathian avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Barathian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pera pushes Barathian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pera tries to work over Barathian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barathian after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barathian swings wildly with an uppercut but Pera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barathian scores with a shot to the side of Pera's head.
Pera slowing the pace effectively.
Barathian throws a punch but it's blocked by Pera.
Barathian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barathian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian tries a body shot but Pera blocks it.
Pera tries to throw a body punch but Barathian avoids it by throwing Pera back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Barathian tries to land knees in the clinch but Pera avoids the damage to the body.
Pera misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Barathian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barathian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barathian misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pekka Pera.
I think Pera 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pekka Pera!
An out of breath Pekka Pera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Shamrock (ranked 8 p4p, 2 weight class) and Dieter Schmidt (ranked 122 p4p, 17 weight class). Shamrock comes to the cage accompanied by One Winged Angel by The Black Mages. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25 - 9 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
24 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dieter Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Schmidt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schmidt. That did some damage!
Shamrock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick from Schmidt misses.
Schmidt misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Schmidt lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Schmidt.
Shamrock cracks the inside of Schmidt's front leg.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schmidt takes one to the side of the head.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Schmidt moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
Schmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Schmidt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schmidt lands a nice looking body kick.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
Schmidt throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock scores with a body shot.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Schmidt's front leg but catches the back leg as Schmidt tries to avoid it.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schmidt's hands.
Schmidt throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Schmidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock blocks a head kick by Schmidt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Schmidt slams his shin into Shamrock's torso.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Schmidt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schmidt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock cracks Schmidt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmidt throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shamrock swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Schmidt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Schmidt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab when Schmidt was well out of range.
Schmidt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock tries to work over Schmidt's front leg with a kick but Schmidt checks it.
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamrock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shamrock throws the left hand but Schmidt avoids the punch easily.
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt scores with a jab. Shamrock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schmidt throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Schmidt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Schmidt misses.
Shamrock lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Schmidt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Schmidt jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shamrock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Schmidt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock thumps Schmidt with a low kick.
Schmidt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Schmidt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Schmidt misses.
Shamrock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schmidt.
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Schmidt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmidt. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmidt throws a wild body kick that Shamrock sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Shamrock does it's job there.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmidt.
Shamrock tried to counter with a leg kick but Schmidt avoided it.
A head kick misses from Schmidt.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Schmidt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab by Schmidt.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Schmidt down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schmidt throws out the jab.
Schmidt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Schmidt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schmidt in his tracks.
Schmidt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shamrock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schmidt moves out of range of the strikes.
Schmidt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Schmidt misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses.
Schmidt avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schmidt.
Shamrock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Schmidt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock motions for Schmidt to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Schmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Schmidt blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock takes a swing at Schmidt's ribcage but misses.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
Good work by Shamrock as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Schmidt.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Shamrock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Schmidt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shamrock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schmidt on the side of the head.
Schmidt scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Shamrock misses.
Schmidt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shamrock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schmidt. Schmidt obviously looking to wear him down.
Schmidt lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamrock off the cage and back into range.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamrock.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock connects with a single shot there.
Shamrock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Schmidt's defenses.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schmidt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A leg kick checked by Shamrock.
Schmidt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schmidt's hands.
Shamrock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schmidt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schmidt throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
Schmidt defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Schmidt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schmidt.
Shamrock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shamrock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schmidt under the eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Shamrock. That snapped Schmidt's head back.
Schmidt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schmidt slips under a jab.
Shamrock thumps Schmidt with a low kick.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt motions for Shamrock to come forward. Schmidt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmidt can do to turn this around?
Shamrock tries a low kick but Schmidt avoids it.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shamrock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Schmidt moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Schmidt misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shamrock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Schmidt's belly button to the back.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Schmidt momentarily.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses.
Shamrock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schmidt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schmidt misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
A little jabbing left from Schmidt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Schmidt might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Shamrock has got the better of the exchanges.
Schmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Schmidt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Shamrock checks a low kick from Schmidt.
It looked like Shamrock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schmidt thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Shamrock counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schmidt looks to throw a body kick
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock blocks the body kick.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Schmidt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock lands a right hook to the body.
Schmidt looks for the body kick but Shamrock saw that one coming.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schmidt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Schmidt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schmidt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamrock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Schmidt throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Schmidt saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamrock connects with a body shot that sends Schmidt's belly button to the back.
Shamrock tries to land a leg kick but Schmidt saw it coming and moves away.
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Schmidt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shamrock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schmidt checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schmidt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Shamrock lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schmidt 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 Shamrock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shamrock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schmidt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shamrock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Schmidt throws a lazy body kick
and Shamrock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock wants to slow Schmidt down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Schmidt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock'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.
Schmidt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Schmidt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schmidt throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmidt.
Shamrock is looking to clinch but Schmidt is avoiding it.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
A punch lands to the side of Schmidt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schmidt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schmidt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schmidt misses with a low kick.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmidt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schmidt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Schmidt misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shamrock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock lands a slapping body shot.
Schmidt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Schmidt lands a nice looking body kick.
Schmidt swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Schmidt looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schmidt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schmidt 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.
Schmidt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schmidt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Schmidt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schmidt feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shamrock. That's going to slow Schmidt down.
Schmidt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schmidt scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Schmidt knows he should have avoided that one.
Schmidt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schmidt checks a leg kick.
Schmidt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Schmidt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schmidt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shamrock throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schmidt lands a nice hook to Shamrock's body. Shamrock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Schmidt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
Schmidt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Schmidt motions for Shamrock to come forward. Schmidt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schmidt.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Schmidt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schmidt.
Nice shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Schmidt moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Shamrock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schmidt's hands.
Donk. Schmidt catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
Schmidt misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Shamrock as he connects with a hook.
Schmidt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Schmidt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock moves out of range as Schmidt throws a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Shamrock blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmidt walks into a straight right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Schmidt moved away.
Shamrock lands a jab to the nose.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
Schmidt delivers a nice body kick.
Schmidt cracks Shamrock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock misses with a low kick.
Schmidt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Shamrock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock throws a shot to the body.
Schmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Schmidt there.
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock scores with a jab.
Schmidt checks a low kick from Shamrock.
Schmidt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schmidt checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut there from Shamrock.
Shamrock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schmidt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shamrock.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
Shamrock scoring well with a low kick there.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamrock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shamrock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmidt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Schmidt tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Shamrock stuns Schmidt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schmidt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses the shot to the body.
Schmidt connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Schmidt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamrock is able to avoid easily.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Schmidt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Schmidt throws a hook but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock lunges at Schmidt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schmidt's hand.
Shamrock looks to land a right hand but Schmidt moved out of range.
Schmidt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shamrock as he jumps to the side.
Schmidt looks to land a body kick but Shamrock moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock scores with a nice strike.
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schmidt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shamrock has time to react.
Schmidt throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy right hand. Shamrock should have avoided that one.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmidt moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Schmidt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schmidt has time to react.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schmidt throws a poor cross that misses
and Shamrock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Schmidt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmidt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shamrock throws an overhand right that lands on Schmidt's shoulder, as Schmidt tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Good shot there by Schmidt.
Schmidt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schmidt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schmidt misses with a wild body shot.
Schmidt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schmidt tries to land a leg kick but Shamrock saw it coming and moves away.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shamrock swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Both fighters circling a little - Schmidt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four 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!
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
Shamrock takes one to the side of the head.
Shamrock cracks Schmidt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schmidt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmidt manages to avoid it.
Schmidt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Schmidt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmidt is just out of range.
Schmidt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
Shamrock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schmidt finds it's way round the side to connect with Shamrock's head.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schmidt misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Jab by Schmidt.
Shamrock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shamrock tries to move into range but Schmidt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a big shot that misses.
Schmidt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Schmidt.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Schmidt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock had his way with Dieter Schmidt in that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Shamrock's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Schmidt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shamrock can pounce on him.
Schmidt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shamrock looks to throw the jab but Schmidt is out of range.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock throws a lazy right hand but Schmidt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Schmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shamrock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schmidt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schmidt tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nick Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dieter Schmidt.
Shamrock lands a hook that snaps the head of Schmidt backwards.
Shamrock is working Schmidt over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schmidt tries to break free but Shamrock pushes him back against the cage.
Shamrock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schmidt is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock misses with a punch on the inside.
Shamrock scores with a shoulder strike.
Schmidt jumps guard but Shamrock stands there with Schmidt around his waist. Schmidt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schmidt drags the fight down to the ground.
Schmidt has a closed guard, preventing Shamrock from standing up.
Shamrock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Schmidt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Schmidt misses the target.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock connects with a solid leg kick.
Shamrock lunges at Schmidt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schmidt's hand.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Nice defenses there by Schmidt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock jabs Schmidt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock lands a nice shot to the body.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Schmidt misses with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schmidt.
Jab from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
And Schmidt responds with a good body kick, but Shamrock manages to step out the way in time.
Shamrock scores with the left hand. Schmidt knows he should have avoided that one.
Schmidt misses with a low kick as Shamrock jumps back.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shamrock throws a big shot that misses.
Shamrock avoids a kick to the body.
Schmidt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
Schmidt throws out a leg kick but Shamrock moves out of range and Schmidt only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Shamrock misses the target.
Schmidt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamrock connects with a jab.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock lands a jab.
Schmidt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmidt moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schmidt. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmidt throws a leg kick but Shamrock moved away.
Shamrock swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
Schmidt scores with a leg kick.
Schmidt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Schmidt flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Schmidt. That did some damage!
Schmidt throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Shamrock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmidt was well out of range. Poor timing from Shamrock.
Schmidt flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
Shamrock throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Schmidt misses.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmidt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock defending well as Schmidt loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Schmidt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shamrock lands a leg kick that knocks Schmidt off balance momentarily.
Dieter Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock clobbers Schmidt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schmidt throws a body kick that misses.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmidt.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schmidt doesn't seem bothered though.
Schmidt misses with a body kick.
Schmidt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schmidt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schmidt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shamrock throws a big counter combination but Schmidt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Schmidt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shamrock, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his lightweight title!
Nick Shamrock 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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