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ROTI-20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jormungand Bolverk (ranked 5521 p4p, 538 weight class) and King Diamond (ranked 4732 p4p, 504 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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199 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jormungand Bolverk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Diamond!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolverk throws a shot from downtown. Diamond moves away and avoids it.
Diamond appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bolverk swings for the body but Diamond moves out of range.
Diamond moves into the clinch.
Bolverk can't find room to land a body shot as Diamond controls the action.
Diamond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diamond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diamond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolverk or not.
Bolverk lands a nice shot to the body.
Bolverk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diamond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bolverk blocks an uppercut.
Diamond lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolverk lands a left hand.
Diamond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolverk's elbow.
Diamond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diamond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diamond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolverk pushes Diamond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bolverk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamond tries to work over Bolverk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diamond blocks an uppercut.
Diamond struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolverk controls his hands.
Bolverk tries to work over Diamond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bolverk digs a right hand into Diamond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diamond's gas tank.
Diamond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolverk's elbow.
Bolverk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diamond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bolverk fails to land.
Diamond struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolverk controls his hands.
Bolverk scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Bolverk on the inside.
Bolverk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bolverk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolverk blocks a body shot from Diamond.
Diamond misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diamond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Bolverk.
Bolverk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolverk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolverk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diamond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolverk's elbow.
Bolverk scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolverk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diamond struggles to land a body shot inside as Bolverk controls his hands.
Bolverk lands an uppercut.
Bolverk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bolverk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diamond lands a right hand.
Diamond blocks a body shot from Bolverk.
Diamond doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolverk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Bolverk.
Diamond blocks an uppercut.
Bolverk lands a shoulder strike.
Bolverk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bolverk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diamond backwards.
Diamond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bolverk throws a head punch that misses.
Bolverk misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolverk throws a punch but it's blocked by Diamond.
Bolverk misses with a body punch.
Bolverk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bolverk blocking some punches.
Diamond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolverk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diamond.
Diamond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bolverk cracks Diamond with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Bolverk.
Diamond looks winded!
Diamond's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolverk managing to block the knees to the body from Diamond.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolverk.
Bolverk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bolverk lands a right hand.
Bolverk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diamond's elbow.
We've been informed that Diamond has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolverk.
Bolverk lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolverk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bolverk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolverk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bolverk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bolverk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Bolverk.
A short uppercut from Bolverk.
Diamond misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Bolverk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bolverk lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bolverk lands an uppercut.
Bolverk scores with a shoulder strike.
Diamond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bolverk pushes Diamond back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bolverk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diamond is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bolverk.
Diamond is still on wobbly legs! Can Bolverk finish him?
Bolverk dips a shoulder and cracks Diamond with a mighty uppercut! Diamond falls back against the cage and Bolverk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Diamond is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bolverk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jormungand Bolverk!
Our winner, Jormungand Bolverk, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Island Boy (ranked 5623 p4p, 467 weight class) and White Death (ranked 4921 p4p, 439 weight class). Island Boy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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275 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, White Death!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Death.
A cross from Death lands.
Boy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Death sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boy lands with a good body shot.
Death keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
Death now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Death moves away from the strike by Boy.
Boy misses with a body shot.
Boy misses the jab.
Boy looks to land a right hand but Death moved out of range.
Death takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Death should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boy takes a swing at Death's ribcage but misses.
Death doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Death saw that one coming.
Death swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Death.
Death let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Death will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Death.
Death lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boy slips a jab from Death.
Boy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Death manages to circle out of the way.
Boy swings for the body but Death moves out of range.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Death misses.
Death lands with a shot to the body.
Boy misses with a shot to the body
and Death connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Death swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Death takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Death swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Boy slips a straight right by Death.
Boy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy misses with a left hand
and Death counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Death scores with a decent looking hook.
Boy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Death lands with a good body shot.
Boy just misses with a punch to the body.
Boy misses the body punch
and Death cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boy walks into a straight right hand from Death.
Death misses the jab.
Boy wants to clinch
and Death connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Death misses.
Boy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Death manages to circle out of the way.
Boy connects with a crisp jab.
Death takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Death misses.
Boy staying out of range there.
Boy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Death ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Death slips under a jab from Boy.
Death jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Boy.
Boy throws a lazy uppercut
and Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Death looks winded!
Death tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Death.
Boy tries to clinch but Death moves out of range.
Boy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Death to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Death looks to clinch but Boy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Death taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Island Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bailey Blue (ranked 2789 p4p, 296 weight class) and Mike Redeaux (ranked 2900 p4p, 308 weight class). Mike Redeaux will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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238 lbs
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230 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bailey Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Redeaux!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Redeaux parries the strikes from Blue easily there. Blue is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Redeaux to escape.
Blue lands a decent elbow from side control.
Blue definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blue is chipping away with strikes.
Redeaux is looking to reverse the position.
Blue lands a few punches from side control.
Redeaux taking punishment in the form of punches.
Redeaux is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Blue is controlling him well.
Blue content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Blue scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Redeaux is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Blue can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bailey Blue!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Porky Nobriega (ranked 8244 p4p, 623 weight class) and King Ring (ranked 6661 p4p, 576 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that King Ring was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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192 lbs
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197 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Porky Nobriega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Ring!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobriega tries to clinch there but Ring circles away.
Nobriega shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ring as he avoids it easily.
Nobriega throws a one two combo.
Nobriega has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ring connects with a right hand. Nobriega shakes it off.
Ring moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nobriega moves away.
Ring wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nobriega closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like King Ring has been cut.
Nobriega looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ring!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nobriega moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobriega's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nobriega works to advance to full mount. Ring defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nobriega looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nobriega seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ring for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nobriega continues to stall.
Nobriega has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ring keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nobriega content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Porky Nobriega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Ring's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A right-left combo lands from Nobriega.
Ring defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nobriega.
Nobriega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nobriega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nobriega shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Porky Nobriega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ring has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nobriega fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porky Nobriega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ring scores with the left hand. Nobriega knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring lands with a straight right. Nobriega didn't see that one coming.
Ring bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nobriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ring ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ring clobbers Nobriega with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ring avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King Ring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ring scores with a sloppy right hand. Nobriega should have avoided that one.
Nobriega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ring as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Ring was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring cracks Nobriega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nobriega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nobriega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ring works the jab nicely.
Ring tests Nobriega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nobriega misses with a takedown attempt - Ring sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nobriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ring has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ring lands a jab to the nose.
Ring comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nobriega closes the distance and pushes Ring back into the cage.
Nobriega tries to work over Ring's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ring lands with a short shot to the head.
Nobriega trying to control the position but instead, Ring has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nobriega into the cage.
Ring managing to block the knees to the body from Nobriega.
Nobriega manages to break the clinch.
Ring cracks Nobriega with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nobriega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ring circles away.
King Ring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ring uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nobriega has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobriega closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ring circles away.
Ring lands a really nice looking cross but Nobriega seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ring lands a slapping body shot.
Ring moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nobriega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ring is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nobriega throws a head kick but Ring moves out of range.
Nobriega gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ring stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nobriega walks into a straight right hand from Ring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Ring showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on King Ring's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nobriega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ring swivels and escapes.
Jab, jab by Ring - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Ring. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ring.
Nobriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ring lands the left hand.
Nobriega throws a body punch but Ring moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Ring - just one landing.
Nobriega misses with a takedown attempt
and Nobriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King Ring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring lands a jab.
Ring lands with an uppercut that bounces Nobriega off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobriega throws a head kick that misses
and Ring counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nobriega tries to bum rush Ring with a series of wild strikes but Ring uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ring swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nobriega.
Ring connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nobriega momentarily.
Nobriega on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nobriega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ring's corner calls for a 1-2. Ring obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Ring finds it's way through Nobriega's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Ring.
A nice combination there by Nobriega.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nobriega.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porky Nobriega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobriega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ring might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nobriega clinches up against the cage.
Nobriega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nobriega is trying to maintain a safe position but Ring gets an underhook and turns Nobriega into the cage.
Ring breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nobriega wants to clinch.
Nobriega ducks right into an uppercut from Ring.
Ring has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nobriega or perhaps it was just good defense by Ring, which made it look bad.
Ring connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nobriega's hands.
Ring lunges at Nobriega with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nobriega's hand.
Nobriega takes one on the button.
Nobriega throws a series of punches but Ring avoids them all with ease.
Ring bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nobriega shoots for a double leg takedown but Ring sprawls well. He's pushed Nobriega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ring jabs at Nobriega's body.
A left lands for Ring.
Ring cracks Nobriega with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ring lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ring connects with a looping right hand.
Nobriega fails with the takedown
and Ring counters with a nice uppercut.
Ring thuds a left hand into Nobriega's body.
A cross from Ring lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Ring comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ring 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Ring!
After winning the bout, King Ring 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Macho Man Savage (ranked 2260 p4p, 254 weight class) and Ray Gillete (ranked 5793 p4p, 509 weight class). Man Savage comes into the arena with Hey Freakshow! blaring out of the sound system. Ray Gillete acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Macho Man Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Gillete!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Savage jabs at Gillete's body.
Man Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Gillete is just out of range.
Gillete misses with a straight right.
Man Savage misses with a few strikes there.
Man Savage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gillete.
Jab from Man Savage.
A combination from Man Savage does no damage.
Man Savage lands with a straight right. Gillete didn't see that one coming.
Man Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man Savage misses with a looping left.
Man Savage tries to bum rush Gillete with a series of wild strikes but Gillete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Man Savage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Gillete on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Man Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Man Savage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gillete has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Man Savage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gilletes head.
Man Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gillete tries to keep at a distance but Man Savage has taken the fight into the clinch.
Man Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Man Savage stops a takedown attempt from Gillete.
Gillete breaks from the clinch.
Gillete on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gillete doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Man Savage lands with a hook. Gillete tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gillete looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Man Savage is fending him off so far but Gillete persists. Nope, Man Savage circles away and we're back to standing.
Macho Man Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Gillete.
Gillete throws a series of punches but Man Savage moves out of range.
Gillete throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Man Savage - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillete misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Savage throws a hook but Gillete blocks it.
Man Savage misses with a shot to the body
and Gillete counters with a straight right hand.
Man Savage cracks Gillete with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man Savage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gillete's head backwards.
Nice cross by Man Savage.
Gillete is rocked!
Macho Man Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man Savage scores with a decent looking hook.
Gillete is still on wobbly legs! Can Man Savage finish him?
Man Savage throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Gillete's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Man Savage dives in looking to finish as Gillete flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Man Savage's strikes! Man Savage is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Gillete's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Gillete was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Macho Man Savage!
A very excited looking Macho Man Savage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JT Smith (ranked 3522 p4p, 425 weight class) and Rodney Halford (ranked 2671 p4p, 357 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Im your boogie man. JT Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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218 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JT Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodney Halford!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halford avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Halford catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Halford.
Smith keeps control of Halford as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith jumps into guard, dragging Halford to the mat.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halford manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith stands up over Halford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control from the top but Halford keeps moving.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Halford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halford manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Halford's guard.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Halford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith trying to control but Halford is working from the bottom.
Halford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halford can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith working over Halford with some ground and pound. Halford looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Halford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith thows a huge punch but Halford dodges it nicely.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Halford trying to control from the bottom.
Halford has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Halford is trying to control but can't.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith thows a huge punch but Halford dodges it nicely.
Smith passes to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halford keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Smith wants to control but Halford is keeping him busy.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Halford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Halford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith cracks Halford with a big elbow.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Halford takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halford has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halford takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith landing a few strikes.
We've been informed that Halford has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith working the ground and pound from 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!
Smith landing strikes.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Halford can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith forces Halford back against the cage and clinches.
Halford taking a breather.
Halford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halford is defending well for now.
Halford tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith has Halford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Halford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith has Halford pressed against the cage, preventing Halford from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Halford after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halford's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halford.
Smith fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JT Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Halford smiles and moves away.
Smith avoids the head kick by Halford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Halford lands a nice shot to the body.
Halford lands a front kick.
Halford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halford is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Halford circles away and we're back to standing.
Halford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
JT Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Halford throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Halford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Halford lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halford.
Halford lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halford.
Halford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Halford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halford scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Halford drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Halford is looking for the KO!
Smith is rocked!
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Halford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Halford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Halford lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Halford lands a brutal head kick. Smith looks out on his feet and Halford throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rodney Halford!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Makarov (ranked 2992 p4p, 386 weight class) and Giampaolo Turturro (ranked 2074 p4p, 290 weight class). The key to victory for Petr Makarov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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203 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Petr Makarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giampaolo Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turturro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Makarov throws a shot to the body.
Makarov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turturro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makarov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turturro scrambles back to his feet.
Makarov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makarov.
Makarov connects with the punch.
Turturro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Makarov, pushing him back against the cage.
Turturro fails to pull guard.
Turturro pulls Makarov into guard.
Turturro pulls Makarov in close to his closed guard and prevents Makarov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Makarov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Makarov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Turturro to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Makarov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Turturro pulls down on the head and he's put Makarov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giampaolo Turturro!
A very excited looking Giampaolo Turturro rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Birago Balewa (ranked 2844 p4p, 106 weight class) and Turd McPherson (ranked 2414 p4p, 86 weight class). Balewa comes to the cage accompanied by Gladiator Theme. Turd McPherson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Birago Balewa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Turd McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balewa tries to sprawl but McPherson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McPherson is keen to just control but Balewa is a slippery customer.
Balewa is trying to get back to full guard.
McPherson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balewa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McPherson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balewa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balewa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balewa tries to get out of the position.
Balewa is pressing down on McPherson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McPherson landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balewa's head.
McPherson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McPherson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPherson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McPherson trying to control but Balewa is working from the bottom.
Balewa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Balewa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McPherson connects with a couple of short punches.
McPherson 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.
McPherson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McPherson with a flurry of punches that miss.
McPherson is stalling in the full guard.
McPherson trying to control but Balewa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson distracts Balewa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McPherson trying to control the position from guard on top but Balewa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McPherson stands up over Balewa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balewa looking for a sweep. Not yet Balewa, not yet.
McPherson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Balewa's head.
McPherson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McPherson cracks Balewa with a solid left hand.
McPherson throws a big right hand that misses.
McPherson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McPherson with a nice head shot there.
McPherson throws a strike but Balewa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McPherson pulls Balewa in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balewa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McPherson is looking for a triangle but Balewa pushes his legs off easily.
Balewa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McPherson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Balewa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Balewa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McPherson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McPherson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from McPherson there.
Balewa is looking for a sweep. McPherson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balewa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McPherson lands with a punch from half guard.
Balewa wants to improve his position but McPherson is controlling well.
McPherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McPherson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McPherson trying to control from half guard but Balewa is working away.
McPherson drops an elbow to the side of Balewa's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McPherson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balewa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Balewa is not content to let McPherson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd McPherson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Balewa misses with a looping left.
Balewa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McPherson actively working from the bottom here.
McPherson wants to improve his position but Balewa is controlling well.
Balewa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McPherson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Balewa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McPherson actively working from the bottom here.
McPherson looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balewa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McPherson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Balewa.
McPherson gets full guard.
McPherson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Balewa passes into side control.
Turd McPherson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McPherson wants to control but Balewa postures up.
McPherson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McPherson is trying to control Balewa's posture but Balewa avoids it.
McPherson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Balewa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McPherson tries to improve position but can't.
McPherson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPherson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McPherson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McPherson slips a nice elbow through Balewa's hands, connecting with Balewa's forehead.
Balewa is trying to get back to full guard.
McPherson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Balewa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balewa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McPherson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from McPherson there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson working the head and body with strikes.
McPherson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balewa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McPherson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Balewa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Balewa is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McPherson connects with a nice short shot to Balewa's temple.
McPherson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McPherson working the head and body with strikes.
McPherson drops an elbow to the side of Balewa's head.
McPherson lands with a punch from half guard.
McPherson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McPherson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balewa taking some punishment here, with McPherson in his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson is trying to control the action in half guard but Balewa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McPherson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McPherson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balewa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balewa taking some punishment here, with McPherson in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPherson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McPherson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from McPherson there.
McPherson lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from McPherson there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd McPherson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McPherson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McPherson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balewa's guard.
McPherson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McPherson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Balewa dives on top into guard.
Balewa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Balewa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Balewa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McPherson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Balewa is looking to defend but McPherson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Balewa! McPherson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Balewa taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Turd McPherson!
Turd McPherson is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Turd McPherson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Whitaker (ranked 1935 p4p, 271 weight class) and Sultan Yusupov (ranked 1852 p4p, 260 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sultan Yusupov enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Whitaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sultan Yusupov!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yusupov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whitaker.
Whitaker throws out a loose jab but Yusupov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yusupov wants to counter the offense by Whitaker and move into the clinch position.
We've been told by Whitaker's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yusupov was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusupov manages to avoid it.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Yusupov wants to counter the offense by Whitaker and move into the clinch position.
Whitaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Yusupov.
Whitaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yusupov throws a hook to the side of Whitaker's head but Whitaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yusupov slips under a jab from Whitaker.
Yusupov misses with a straight left.
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yusupov was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusupov tries to clinch up.
Whitaker is looking to wear down Yusupov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut.
Whitaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yusupov ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker.
Yusupov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker slips under a jab from Yusupov.
Whitaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yusupov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yusupov walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Yusupov.
Eric Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusupov manages to avoid it.
Yusupov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Whitaker misses.
Whitaker misses with a looping right.
Yusupov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yusupov throws a looping overhand right but Whitaker ducks down to avoid it.
Yusupov moves away from the strike by Whitaker.
Yusupov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yusupov misses with a hook.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusupov manages to avoid it.
Yusupov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yusupov rushes Whitaker and presses him up against the cage.
Whitaker is trying to break the clinch but Yusupov has him pressed against the cage.
Whitaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yusupov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker. Yusupov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov tries to clinch up but Whitaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Whitaker throwing a counter right hand but Yusupov manages to avoid it.
Yusupov tries to land a leg kick but Whitaker saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yusupov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whitaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Yusupov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut
and Yusupov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yusupov.
Whitaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yusupov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yusupov blocks a jab.
Yusupov looks to land a left hand but Whitaker moved out of range nicely.
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Yusupov is just out of range.
A big left from Whitaker misses.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Yusupov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whitaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yusupov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitaker blocks a low kick nicely.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov tries to clinch up.
Yusupov moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker pushes him off.
Yusupov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yusupov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yusupov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yusupov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitaker.
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Yusupov.
Yusupov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Yusupov tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker.
Whitaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Yusupov takes the fight into the clinch.
Whitaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yusupov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitaker.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yusupov ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Yusupov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker swings for the body but Yusupov moves out of range.
Whitaker blocks a leg kick.
Yusupov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yusupov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yusupov blocks a jab.
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yusupov was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker.
Yusupov tries to counter with a clinch but Whitaker shakes him off and moves away.
Yusupov throws a looping overhand right but Whitaker ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker. Yusupov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yusupov doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitaker circles away.
Yusupov misses with a hook.
Yusupov wants to clinch.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Yusupov slips the punch.
Whitaker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Yusupov throws a lazy right hand but Whitaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Whitaker with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Whitaker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yusupov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yusupov is trying to pull guard but Whitaker has him pressed against the cage.
Yusupov can't find room to land a body shot as Whitaker controls the action.
Yusupov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whitaker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Whitaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eric Whitaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Whitaker misses with a looping left.
Yusupov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yusupov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker.
Whitaker takes a swing at Yusupov's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Yusupov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whitaker, pushing him back against the cage.
Whitaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yusupov staying out of range there.
Yusupov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker. Yusupov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yusupov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitaker.
Whitaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yusupov ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yusupov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. Yusupov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yusupov is looking to clinch but Whitaker is avoiding it.
Yusupov wants to slow Whitaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Whitaker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yusupov moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker pushes him off.
Yusupov wants to clinch up but Whitaker keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Whitaker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yusupov moves away from the strike by Whitaker.
A big left from Whitaker misses.
Yusupov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yusupov avoids the body shot from Whitaker.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Yusupov throws a low kick but Whitaker moves out of range easily.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Yusupov slips the punch.
Whitaker slips a straight right by Yusupov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov tries to clinch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Yusupov misses with a looping right.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Yusupov ducks down to avoid it.
Yusupov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Whitaker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yusupov.
Whitaker moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Whitaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whitaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yusupov moves away.
Yusupov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Yusupov misses.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yusupov throws a nice looking combination but Whitaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yusupov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yusupov fails to land with a series of punches.
Whitaker is looking to counter punch.
Yusupov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whitaker misses with a looping right.
Yusupov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yusupov staying out of range there.
Whitaker throws an overhand right that lands on Yusupov's shoulder, as Yusupov tries to avoid the shot.
Yusupov forces Whitaker back against the cage and clinches.
Yusupov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whitaker smiles and moves away.
Eric Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sultan Yusupov.
Yusupov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yusupov doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitaker circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusupov manages to avoid it.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yusupov can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Whitaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yusupov throws a hook but Whitaker blocks it.
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.
Whitaker throws the left hand but Yusupov avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Whitaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yusupov.
Yusupov misses with a hook. Whitaker ducked under it nicely.
Whitaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yusupov tries to counter with a clinch but Whitaker shakes him off and moves away.
Yusupov moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker pushes him off.
Whitaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yusupov.
Yusupov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yusupov tries to score with a low kick but Whitaker moves his leg out of the way.
Whitaker throws a shot from downtown. Yusupov moves away and avoids it.
Yusupov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Whitaker.
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Yusupov is just out of range.
Yusupov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Yusupov ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker.
Yusupov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Yusupov is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker clobbers Yusupov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yusupov throws a right and a left that Whitaker avoids nicely.
Whitaker looks to land a left hand but Yusupov moved out of range nicely.
Whitaker scores with a body shot.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut.
Yusupov wants to counter with a clinch but Whitaker pushes him away.
Yusupov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker misses with a straight left.
Yusupov avoids the body shot from Whitaker.
Whitaker swings for the body but Yusupov moves out of range.
Yusupov tries to clinch but Whitaker is having none of it.
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Yusupov ducks down to avoid it.
Whitaker cracks Yusupov with a good jab.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Yusupov throws a big shot that misses.
Yusupov is looking to clinch but Whitaker is avoiding it.
Yusupov wants to clinch.
It looked like Whitaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Whitaker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Whitaker.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Whitaker swings for the body but Yusupov moves out of range.
Whitaker looks to throw the jab but Yusupov is out of range.
Yusupov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whitaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yusupov trying to control the position but instead, Whitaker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yusupov into the cage.
Whitaker has had enough of the clinch but Yusupov keeps him there for the moment.
Whitaker breaks from the clinch.
Yusupov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusupov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whitaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yusupov moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker pushes him off.
Yusupov moves away from the strike by Whitaker.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Yusupov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitaker.
Yusupov throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Whitaker lands the left hand.
Whitaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yusupov tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitaker throws the left hand but Yusupov avoids the punch easily.
Whitaker looks to throw the jab but Yusupov is out of range.
Whitaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yusupov.
Yusupov slips under a jab from Whitaker.
Yusupov missing with a left hand there. Whitaker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Yusupov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yusupov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whitaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Yusupov.
Yusupov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yusupov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker moves away.
Whitaker throws a hook but Yusupov blocks it.
Yusupov darts in trying to clinch
and Whitaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitaker takes a swing at Yusupov's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker takes a swing at Yusupov's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yusupov trying to stall but Whitaker improves his position.
Whitaker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yusupov misses with some punches.
Whitaker breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Yusupov misses with a hook.
Yusupov is looking to clinch.
Whitaker misses with a hook. Yusupov ducked under it nicely.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Yusupov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yusupov throws a hook but Whitaker avoids it easily.
Whitaker throwing a counter right hand but Yusupov manages to avoid it.
Yusupov tries to clinch up.
Yusupov misses with a low kick.
Whitaker throws the left hand but Yusupov avoids the punch easily.
Whitaker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whitaker.
Whitaker looks to throw the jab but Yusupov is out of range.
Yusupov tries to counter with a clinch but Whitaker shakes him off and moves away.
Whitaker throws a jab when Yusupov was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker lands with a hook. Yusupov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whitaker throws a body punch but Yusupov moves out of range.
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Yusupov is just out of range.
Whitaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Whitaker jabs at Yusupov's body.
Yusupov moves into the clinch.
Yusupov misses with a body punch.
Yusupov pulls guard effortlessly.
Whitaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yusupov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitaker has managed to get both his arms back between Yusupov's legs - danger averted.
Whitaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Yusupov is retaining full guard.
Whitaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yusupov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitaker has managed to get both his arms back between Yusupov's legs - danger averted.
Whitaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whitaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov has his foot on Whitaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitaker works his way back into a safe position though.
Yusupov is pulling down on Whitaker's head. It's preventing any offense from Whitaker, at least for the moment.
Whitaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yusupov is keeping the position for now.
Yusupov is trying to keep Whitaker in close.
Yusupov looking for a guillotine here but Whitaker defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Whitaker clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yusupov is looking to clinch but Whitaker is avoiding it.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker checks a low kick from Yusupov.
Yusupov slips a jab from Whitaker.
Whitaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yusupov.
Yusupov misses with a low kick.
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. Yusupov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yusupov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yusupov.
Whitaker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Whitaker misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whitaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusupov manages to avoid it.
Yusupov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Whitaker is able to avoid easily.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Yusupov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker throwing a counter right hand but Yusupov manages to avoid it.
Yusupov avoids the body shot from Whitaker.
Yusupov tries to counter with a clinch but Whitaker shakes him off and moves away.
Whitaker throws a jab when Yusupov was well out of range.
Yusupov is looking to clinch but Whitaker is avoiding it.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Yusupov throws out a loose jab but Whitaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yusupov throws a leg kick but Whitaker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yusupov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yusupov was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker.
Yusupov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Yusupov misses.
Yusupov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yusupov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yusupov is looking to clinch.
Whitaker throwing a counter right hand but Yusupov manages to avoid it.
Whitaker tests Yusupov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Yusupov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Whitaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yusupov moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Yusupov misses.
Yusupov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitaker.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker looks to land a left hand but Yusupov moved out of range nicely.
Whitaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yusupov.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yusupov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Yusupov ducks down to avoid it.
Yusupov tries to clinch there but Whitaker circles away.
Yusupov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whitaker takes a swing at Yusupov's ribcage but misses.
Yusupov throws a nice looking combination but Whitaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yusupov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitaker.
Whitaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitaker sets himself, and Yusupov steps forward looking for the clinch! Whitaker avoids it this time.
Yusupov loads up on a big right hand but Whitaker slips the punch.
Yusupov blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov misses with a straight right.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. Yusupov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whitaker throws a hook but Yusupov avoids it easily.
Whitaker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yusupov slips under a jab.
Yusupov moves into the clinch successfully.
Whitaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whitaker misses the shot to the body.
Yusupov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whitaker is out of range.
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Yusupov is just out of range.
Yusupov throws a front kick aimed at Whitaker's knee but Whitaker avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Yusupov.
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Whitaker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Whitaker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yusupov.
A big left from Whitaker misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker ducks under a wild hook from Yusupov.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Yusupov tries to counter with a clinch but Whitaker shakes him off and moves away.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Yusupov staying out of range there.
Whitaker takes a swing at Yusupov's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker slips under a jab.
Whitaker moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitaker checks a low kick from Yusupov.
Yusupov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker.
Yusupov takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yusupov swings for the body but Whitaker moves out of range.
Yusupov looks to throw the jab but Whitaker is out of range.
Yusupov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yusupov tries to clinch but Whitaker is having none of it.
Yusupov avoids the body shot from Whitaker.
Yusupov tries to clinch up.
Whitaker throws an overhand right that lands on Yusupov's shoulder, as Yusupov tries to avoid the shot.
Yusupov defending well as Whitaker loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Whitaker had his way with Sultan Yusupov in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Yusupov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Whitaker misses with a looping left.
Yusupov misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Whitaker.
Yusupov tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker. Yusupov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker blocks a jab.
A big left from Yusupov misses.
Whitaker digs a good body shot into Yusupov's ribs.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker. Yusupov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yusupov slips under a jab from Whitaker.
Yusupov tries to counter with a clinch but Whitaker shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusupov manages to avoid it.
Whitaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yusupov moves away.
Whitaker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Whitaker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yusupov's hands.
Yusupov moves in looking to clinch but Whitaker pushes him off.
Yusupov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker throws a body shot but no joy.
Yusupov slips under a jab.
Yusupov wants to counter with a clinch but Whitaker pushes him away.
Yusupov moves away from the strike by Whitaker.
Yusupov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Whitaker looks to land a right hand but Yusupov moved out of range.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. Yusupov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yusupov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Yusupov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker.
Yusupov tries to clinch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker slips a jab from Yusupov.
Yusupov misses with a looping right.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yusupov.
Yusupov wants to slow Whitaker down by chopping away at his legs.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Yusupov slips the punch.
Yusupov is looking to clinch.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yusupov.
Yusupov defending well as Whitaker loads up on a big left hand.
Yusupov throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker moves away and avoids it.
Sultan Yusupov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yusupov.
The fighters circling - Yusupov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Yusupov is just out of range.
Yusupov rushes Whitaker and presses him up against the cage.
Yusupov fails to pull guard.
Yusupov is trying to pull guard but Whitaker has him pressed against the cage.
Yusupov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yusupov is trying to pull guard but Whitaker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eric Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sultan Yusupov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yusupov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whitaker blocking some punches.
Whitaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yusupov tries to pull guard but Whitaker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Whitaker manages to break the clinch.
Whitaker takes a swing at Yusupov's ribcage but misses.
Yusupov misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Whitaker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker slips a straight right by Yusupov.
Yusupov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whitaker throws a body punch but Yusupov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Yusupov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whitaker takes a swing at Yusupov's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yusupov. Whitaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker avoids the body shot from Yusupov.
Whitaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whitaker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whitaker throws an overhand right that lands on Yusupov's shoulder, as Yusupov tries to avoid the shot.
Yusupov misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yusupov manages to avoid it.
Whitaker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yusupovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yusupov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Whitaker connects with the punch.
Yusupov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Whitaker.
Yusupov throws a hook but Whitaker blocks it.
Yusupov slips under a jab from Whitaker.
Whitaker moves out of range as Yusupov strikes.
Eric Whitaker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusupov throws a leg kick but Whitaker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whitaker lands a glancing blow to the side of Yusupov's head.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Yusupov throws an overhand right that lands on Whitaker's shoulder, as Whitaker tries to avoid the shot.
Yusupov avoids the body shot from Whitaker.
Yusupov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker. Yusupov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yusupov moves away.
The fighters circling - Whitaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yusupov just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker misses with a looping left.
Yusupov misses with a looping right.
Yusupov defending well as Whitaker loads up on a big left hand.
Yusupov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yusupov misses with an uppercut.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Yusupov wants to counter with a clinch but Whitaker pushes him away.
Whitaker throws out a loose jab but Yusupov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Whitaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whitaker, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Whitaker!
Eric Whitaker is the new light heavyweight champion!
Eric Whitaker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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