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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Didier Misalooba (ranked 1886 p4p, 235 weight class) and Marco Alvado (ranked 1078 p4p, 143 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Misalooba might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beyond the Black. Alvado has chosen Ichense Dub as his entrance music. Didier Misalooba had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Didier Misalooba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Marco Alvado!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvado misses with a right hand
and Alvado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvado lands with a hook. Misalooba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Misalooba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Misalooba lands a jab to the nose.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alvado, right into the meat.
Misalooba scores with a one two! Alvado had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Misalooba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Misalooba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Alvado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Misalooba checks a leg kick.
Alvado throws the kick towards the body but Misalooba avoids it.
Alvado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misalooba was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvado.
A little feinted left hand from Misalooba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Misalooba doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvado circles away.
Alvado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Misalooba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Misalooba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvado can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Alvado slams his shin into Misalooba's torso.
Misalooba slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Misalooba scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Misalooba.
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Misalooba.
Alvado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Misalooba at a distance.
Alvado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Alvado.
Misalooba tries to clinch up.
Misalooba moves away from the strike by Alvado.
Misalooba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Misalooba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Misalooba moves out of range of the body kick from Alvado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado throws a sloppy head kick and Misalooba moves out of range easily.
Alvado lands with a hook. Misalooba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alvado cracks Misalooba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvado misses with a body shot
and Misalooba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Misalooba tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alvado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Misalooba misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Alvado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alvado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Misalooba misses with a left hand
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado throws a body kick that misses.
Misalooba moves into range and connects with a jab.
Misalooba moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvado pushes Misalooba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alvado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alvado has a couple of punches blocked by Misalooba.
Misalooba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvado after a bit of a struggle.
Misalooba blocks a body shot from Alvado.
Alvado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Misalooba backwards.
Alvado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvado can't find room to land a body shot as Misalooba controls the action.
Misalooba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Misalooba's efforts to push away.
Alvado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misalooba's elbow.
Alvado lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado lands a body punch.
Alvado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Misalooba backwards.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado tries to work over Misalooba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvado misses with a punch to the body.
Misalooba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvado working aggressively here.
Alvado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Misalooba prevents a body shot from Alvado.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misalooba.
Misalooba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Misalooba blocks a body shot from Alvado.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misalooba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Alvado dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Misalooba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Misalooba misses with an uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Alvado. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice defenses there by Misalooba.
Misalooba tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Alvado manages to circle out of the way.
Alvado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alvado has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Misalooba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Misalooba.
Marco Alvado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvado.
A jab lands there for Misalooba.
Misalooba lands with a hook. Alvado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Misalooba misses.
Alvado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Misalooba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Misalooba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvado throws a low kick, looking for Misalooba's leg but Misalooba calmly moves out of range.
Misalooba tests Alvado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alvado. That's going to slow Misalooba down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Misalooba throws a sloppy head kick and Alvado moves out of range easily.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Misalooba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alvado.
Misalooba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Misalooba.
Misalooba checks a low kick from Alvado.
Alvado scores with a body shot.
Alvado misses with a looping right.
Misalooba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvado.
Misalooba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Misalooba misses.
Misalooba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Misalooba throws a shot from downtown. Alvado moves away and avoids it.
Misalooba missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Misalooba.
Alvado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Misalooba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Misalooba lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misalooba lands a jab to the nose.
Alvado takes one on the button.
Misalooba misses with an uppercut. Alvado saw that one coming.
Misalooba moves in looking to clinch but Alvado pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Alvado. Those never looked like landing.
Misalooba darts in and clinches Alvado up against the cage.
Alvado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Misalooba backwards.
Misalooba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvado connects with a body shot that sends Misalooba's belly button to the back.
Alvado moves away from the strike by Misalooba.
Alvado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Alvado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Misalooba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Misalooba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Misalooba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvado moves out of range as Misalooba strikes.
Misalooba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alvado.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Alvado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alvado throws a jab when Misalooba was well out of range.
Misalooba is looking to counter punch.
Alvado misses with a hook.
Misalooba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvado misses with a hook. Misalooba ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Misalooba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Misalooba misses with a left hand
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Jab from Misalooba.
Alvado works Misalooba's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvado lands with a straight right. Misalooba didn't see that one coming.
Alvado misses with a straight left.
Misalooba tries to counter by clinching up but Alvado breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvado throws a front kick that sends Misalooba stumbling back into the cage.
Misalooba 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.
Misalooba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alvado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That kick from Alvado tenderised Misalooba's leg. Misalooba is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from Misalooba lands but Alvado takes it in his stride.
Alvado throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Alvado misses with a series of wild punches.
Misalooba tries to counter by clinching up but Alvado breaks away and moves out of range.
Misalooba tries to move into range but Alvado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Misalooba throws a head kick but Alvado moves out of range.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Misalooba counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Misalooba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvado throws a hook but Misalooba blocks it.
Misalooba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Alvado 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!
Misalooba lands with a hook. Alvado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Alvado misses.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Misalooba blocks the low kick.
Misalooba moves in looking to clinch but Alvado pushes him off.
Misalooba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Misalooba throws an overhand right that lands on Alvado's shoulder, as Alvado tries to avoid the shot.
Misalooba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Misalooba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Misalooba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado lands with an overhand left.
Misalooba throws the left hand but Alvado avoids the punch easily.
Misalooba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alvado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Misalooba.
Alvado appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alvado throws a body punch but Misalooba moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Misalooba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvado throws out the jab.
Alvado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Alvado.
Alvado looks to land a body kick but Misalooba moved away.
Misalooba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Misalooba drops his hands momentarily and Alvado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Misalooba sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alvado looks for the body kick but Misalooba saw that one coming.
Misalooba looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Misalooba misses with a two punch combination.
Misalooba avoids the body shot from Alvado.
A little feinted left hand from Misalooba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Alvado. That snapped Misalooba's head back.
Good leg kick by Alvado there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Misalooba takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvado throws a body punch but Misalooba moves out of range.
Misalooba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Misalooba in his tracks.
Alvado throws a big shot that misses.
Alvado pushes Misalooba away with a front kick.
Alvado misses with a looping right.
Misalooba connects with a nice looking jab.
Alvado lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Misalooba thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvado.
Alvado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Misalooba wants to clinch
and Alvado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvado dips to his left and cracks Misalooba with an uppercut!
Misalooba misses with an uppercut.
Alvado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba wants to clinch.
Alvado feints a counter leg kick.
Misalooba misses with a straight left.
Didier Misalooba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Misalooba tries to clinch up but Alvado circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvado clobbers Misalooba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Misalooba. That did some damage!
Alvado tries to land a leg kick but Misalooba saw it coming and moves away.
Misalooba tries to clinch but Alvado is having none of it.
Alvado misses with a kick to the body.
Misalooba misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvado counters with a right hand to the body.
Misalooba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Misalooba.
Alvado throws out a loose jab but Misalooba uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba looks to throw the jab but Alvado is out of range.
Misalooba is looking to clinch.
Alvado throws out a counter right but Misalooba avoids it with no problem.
Misalooba misses the shot to the body.
Alvado wants to counter with a clinch but Misalooba pushes him away.
Alvado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Misalooba misses with a looping left.
Misalooba slips a jab from Alvado.
Alvado takes a swing at Misalooba's ribcage but misses.
Misalooba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Misalooba wants to clinch
and Alvado counters with a nice uppercut.
Misalooba 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.
Alvado lands a nice shot that snaps Misalooba's head back.
Alvado scores with a jab. Misalooba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Misalooba drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Misalooba misses with a straight left.
Misalooba loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Alvado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Alvado 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Alvado!
An out of breath Marco Alvado 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gorgeous Bob (ranked 1344 p4p, 176 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1410 p4p, 184 weight class). Petersen has chosen James Brown- Living in America as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorgeous Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Petersen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Petersen trying to control the position.
Bob with a nice head shot there.
Petersen is trying to keep Bob in close.
Petersen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bob.
Bob with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob postures up.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Petersen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bob works over Petersen with some ground and pound from guard.
Bob throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob stands up over Petersen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Petersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bob tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Bob is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob manages to get to full guard.
Bob wants to sweep but no luck.
Bob keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Bob.
Bob is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen drops back looking for a leg! Bob is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bob manages to kick Petersen off! Petersen jumps back into Bob's guard.
Bob wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
That's two 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.
Petersen advances position into side control!
Petersen trying to control the position but Bob is working away.
Bob gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bob is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Bob's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bob is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back!
Bob misses with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen is keeping busy.
Bob scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Petersen is looking for a way out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to break free.
Petersen covering up well under a series of strikes from Bob.
Bob somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Petersen grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Petersen is trying to break free.
Bob is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Petersen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Petersen for a finish.
Bob misses with an elbow to the head.
Bob cracks Petersen with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Petersen from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Bob is landing with strikes from the back.
Bob lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Petersen is rocked!
Bob is throwing strikes but Petersen counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Petersen regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob tries to stand and escape but Petersen is controlling the position.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bob is looking to stall here but Petersen recovers full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bob throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Petersen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Bob is proving a slippery customer.
Bob throwing strikes from guard but Petersen blocks nicely.
Bob trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgeous Bob dominated 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.
Petersen throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Gorgeous Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bob throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen drives through with a takedown into Bob's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Gorgeous Bob overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petersen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bob is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Petersen has his hands clasped together but Bob extends and breaks Petersen's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bob.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gorgeous Bob!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yodsawan Sitsongrit (ranked 306 p4p, 18 weight class) and Jonathan Davis (ranked 826 p4p, 43 weight class). Davis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Davis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davis slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Davis moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Davis's head.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Davis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Davis scores with a shot to the body.
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Davis throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sitsongrit seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davis throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Davis.
Davis misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses with a body punch
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Davis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Davis's ribs.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Davis walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Davis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sitsongrit rather than just go for the knockout.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Davis is able to avoid easily.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Davis throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Davis scores with a jab.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Davis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davis misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Davis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Davis backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Davis.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Davis misses with a hook.
Davis tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davis throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Davis scores with a decent looking hook.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Davis's ribs.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davis. That did some damage!
Davis throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Davis tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Davis throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Davis throws out a powerful jab.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Davis takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Davis throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Davis's head.
Davis checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Davis looks to land a combination but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Davis throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonathan Davis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Davis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Davis lands a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Davis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Davis misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Davis fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Davis scores with a body shot.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Davis's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Davis misses.
Davis lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Davis.
Jonathan Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Davis throws a low kick, looking for Sitsongrit's leg but Sitsongrit calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sitsongrit.
Davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit keeps Davis at a distance using the push kick.
Davis takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Davis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Davis is out of range.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit rushes Davis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Davis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Davis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Davis connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Davis in his tracks.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Yodsawan Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Davis just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Davis moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Davis.
Davis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit 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 Davis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Davis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis misses with a combination
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Davis's midsection.
Davis throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but Davis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Sitsongrit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Davis swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davis, as that shot connected.
Davis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Davis blocks a low kick nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Davis.
Jonathan Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
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 Yodsawan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sitsongrit blocks the body kick.
Davis throws a series of strikes that have Sitsongrit backpedaling.
Davis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Davis misses.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Davis right on the button with a cross.
Davis misses with the combination.
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!
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Davis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Davis is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit throws a monster overhand right that drops Davis! Sitsongrit follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yodsawan Sitsongrit!
After winning the bout, Yodsawan Sitsongrit 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Burrows (ranked 332 p4p, 47 weight class) and Domingo Chavez (ranked 538 p4p, 73 weight class). Burrows comes to the cage accompanied by Calm - No problem. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trevor Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Chavez misses.
Burrows misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Burrows takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chavez misses with a kick to the body
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Burrows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Chavez finds it's way through Burrows's defenses.
Burrows lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Burrows. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burrows.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Chavez unleashes a big counter combination but Burrows bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burrows has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gentlemans Offence and Defense System in the buildup to the fight.
Burrows avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Burrows doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burrows slips a jab from Chavez.
Burrows lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Burrows 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Burrows walks into a left hand.
Burrows throws a sloppy body shot
and Chavez counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez misses with a hook.
Chavez throws a push kick but Burrows slaps the foot to one side.
Burrows lands a jab to the nose.
Chavez misses the jab.
Burrows misses with a series of wild punches.
Burrows closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chavez has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Burrows is on him like a limpet, forcing Chavez back against the cage.
Chavez tries a body shot but Burrows blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Burrows controls the action.
Good body shot from Burrows.
Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Burrows scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burrows misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows fails to pull guard.
Chavez blocking some punches.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Burrows lands a hook that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Burrows is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chavez is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burrows.
Burrows lands a right hand.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Burrows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez tries a body shot but Burrows blocks it.
Chavez misses with the head strike.
Chavez lands an uppercut.
Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez moves into the clinch successfully.
Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Chavez is pressed up against the cage. Burrows has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chavez down to the mat. Chavez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burrows. That did some damage!
Burrows takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burrows drops his hands momentarily and Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows takes one on the button.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Chavez throws out a counter right but Burrows avoids it with no problem.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Chavez.
Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burrows backwards.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Burrows avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows throws a head punch that misses.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Burrows avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage.
Burrows lands a body punch.
Chavez misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burrows creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chavez tries to work over Burrows's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chavez digs a right hand into Burrows's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burrows's gas tank.
Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burrows gets control of Chavez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burrows will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chavez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chavez tries to free his leg and advance position but Burrows is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burrows wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated 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.
Burrows stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chavez.
Burrows throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burrows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Burrows takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Domingo Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - Chavez coming out on top.
Burrows ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Burrows is looking to wear down Chavez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chavez throws out a leg kick but Burrows moves out of range and Chavez only half commits.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Burrows tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Chavez counter with a right hand.
Chavez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burrows looks to land a right hand but Chavez moved out of range.
Chavez tries to clinch but Burrows moves away
and Burrows counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Domingo Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Chavez.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows keeps the fight on the outside.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chavez wants it to stay on the feet.
Burrows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Burrows.
Burrows fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
Burrows moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Burrows avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Burrows throws a big counter combination but Chavez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burrows scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez has hold of Burrows's hands but Burrows slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Burrows not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burrows throws a strike but Chavez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Chavez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Chavez!
Burrows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burrows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chavez is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is looking for a triangle but Chavez pushes his legs off easily.
Burrows is looking for a triangle here but Chavez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Burrows is looking to regain half guard here but Chavez keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee asks Chavez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chavez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Burrows is trying to get back to half guard.
Burrows manages to get back to half guard.
Chavez controlling the action here.
Burrows wants to get back to full guard but Chavez has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez 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. This is the final round!
Chavez looks to land a body kick but Burrows moved away.
Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Burrows scores with a jab. Chavez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Chavez takes a swing at Burrows's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Burrows uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chavez controlling the position.
Domingo Chavez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burrows trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burrows passes Chavez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chavez gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows throws a big elbow that misses.
Burrows trying to control the position from guard on top but Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrows throwing strikes from guard but Chavez blocks nicely.
Burrows makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Burrows missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Burrows keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chavez's head.
Burrows looking to sit in guard and control but Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Burrows.
Chavez is stalling in the full guard.
Burrows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chavez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Burrows wants to control the position but Chavez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez prevents Burrows from improving his position.
Chavez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Burrows is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Burrows jabs Chavez right on the nose. Chavez blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows slips under a jab from Chavez.
Burrows walks into a jab.
Burrows connects with a single shot there.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burrows connects with a body shot.
Burrows scores with a jab to the body.
Burrows takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chavez.
Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trevor Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burrows thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Burrows misses.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burrows, as that shot connected.
Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Burrows.
Burrows throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Domingo Chavez.
Well Chavez 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Chavez!
Domingo Chavez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Peterson (ranked 856 p4p, 120 weight class) and Scott Murley (ranked 474 p4p, 75 weight class). Murley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rage Against The Machine | Bulls On Parade kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Murley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Peterson.
Peterson dips to his left and cracks Murley with an uppercut!
Peterson wants to clinch.
Murley misses with a looping right.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. Murley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson connects with a right hand. Murley shakes it off.
Peterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peterson rushes Murley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson lands a body punch.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson prevents the takedown attempt.
Murley misses with the head strike.
Murley manages to break the clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch but Murley is having none of it.
Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Peterson with a body shot.
Peterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Murley there.
Peterson ducks right into an uppercut from Murley.
Murley looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson blocks a jab.
Peterson is looking to counter the offense by Murley and move into the clinch.
Murley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murley. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Murley circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murley! But no joy.
Peterson wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson connects with the punch.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Peterson as he connects with a hook.
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!
Peterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murley's hands.
Murley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Peterson cracks a nice hook into Murley's ribs.
Peterson rushes Murley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murley manages to break the clinch.
Murley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murley.
Peterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Murley is just out of range.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Murley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Peterson finds it's target.
Peterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murley throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson scores with the left hand. Murley knows he should have avoided that one.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murley. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murley throws a shot from downtown. Peterson moves away and avoids it.
Murley throws a big shot that misses.
Murley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murley misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murley avoids a wild elbow strike from Peterson.
Peterson stops a takedown attempt from Murley.
George Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Murley.
Murley is trying to break free.
Murley digs a right hand into Peterson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peterson's gas tank.
Murley is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murley can't break the clinch.
Murley misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Murley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peterson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Murley.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murley backwards.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Peterson.
Murley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Peterson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Peterson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murley.
George Peterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Murley misses with a looping left.
Peterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murley at a distance.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson misses the body punch
letting Murley counter with a right hand.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Murley circles away.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murley manages to avoid it.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murley has time to react.
Peterson walks into a stiff left hand from Murley.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murley needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there.
Murley misses with a straight right.
Peterson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murley manages to circle out of the way.
Murley lands with a hook. Peterson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Peterson needs to keep his hands up - Murley had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson rushes Murley and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Peterson.
Murley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murley has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Peterson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murley can turn it around.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Peterson as the two fighters clinch.
Murley tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Murley back against the cage.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson keeps control of Murley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murley is working for takedown but Peterson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peterson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murley pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murley misses with some punches.
Peterson looking to throw knees to the head but Murley is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Murley.
Murley wants a takedown but no success here.
Peterson tries a knee to the head but Murley blocks it.
Murley can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Murley lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peterson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murleys head.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Murley tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Murley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Peterson - that landed with a thud.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the head but Murley blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Murley fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murley.
A short left from Peterson.
George Peterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Murley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murley.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Murley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peterson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
George Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Murley.
Murley blocks a body shot from Peterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murley.
Murley blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
Murley struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murley can do to turn this around?
Peterson lands a body punch.
Murley breaks from the clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch but Murley is having none of it.
Murley misses the shot to the body.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murley misses with a double jab.
Peterson ducks right into an uppercut from Murley.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Murley circles away.
Murley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peterson scores with a jab. Murley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murley gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Murley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murley gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murley.
Murley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Peterson landing knees to the head.
Peterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Peterson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Murley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Peterson.
It looks like Scott Murley has been cut.
Murley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Murley avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
Murley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Murley.
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 George Peterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Murley'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. This is the final round!
Peterson misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson slips under a jab from Murley.
Peterson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Peterson.
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Murley circles away.
Peterson tries to clinch but Murley moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murley, pushing him back against the cage.
Peterson blocks an uppercut.
Murley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Murley.
As Murley tries to get set, Peterson tries to push him back and clinch up but Murley manages to avoid the attempt.
Murley throws a big shot that misses.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murley has time to react.
Murley connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Murley slips the punch.
Murley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peterson has time to react.
Peterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Murley connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Murley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Murley swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson jabs Murley right on the nose. Murley blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Peterson gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Murley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Murley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Peterson with a body shot.
Peterson tries to clinch
and Murley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Peterson - just one landing.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Murley circles away.
As Peterson backs off Murley throws a huge counter combo but Peterson manages to avoid it all.
Murley throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson digs a good hook to Murley's body.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Peterson with a body shot.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Murley circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson misses with a straight left.
George Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peterson moves into range and clinches up with Murley.
Murley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Murley working aggressively here.
Murley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Peterson gets underhooks to prevent Murley's takedown attempt.
Murley tries to circle away but Peterson has him pinned against the cage.
Murley is trying to push Peterson away but Peterson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scott Murley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murley tries to break the clinch but Peterson is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murley.
Murley misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Murley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murley.
Peterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murley is trying to force a seperation but Peterson has the dominant position.
Murley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Murley.
I think Peterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane MacGowan (ranked 352 p4p, 50 weight class) and Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 428 p4p, 60 weight class). MacGowan comes to the cage accompanied by The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane MacGowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gennady Mikhasevich!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich motions for MacGowan to come forward. Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacGowan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacGowan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacGowan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhasevich circles away.
Mikhasevich unleashes a big counter combination but MacGowan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
MacGowan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mikhasevich defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Mikhasevich.
A little feinted left hand from MacGowan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shane MacGowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacGowan working Mikhasevich over with strikes.
Mikhasevich trying to hold on to MacGowan's head to control him but MacGowan postures up.
Mikhasevich keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich is defending against the submission attempts here by MacGowan.
Mikhasevich avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacGowan.
MacGowan wants to pass to mount but Mikhasevich is defending the position.
Mikhasevich blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacGowan.
MacGowan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mikhasevich trying to control but MacGowan postures up.
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.
MacGowan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mikhasevich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan landing shots from mount.
MacGowan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mikhasevich can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
MacGowan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mikhasevich wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by MacGowan.
MacGowan breaks from Mikhasevich's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacGowan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
MacGowan unloading with bombs!
MacGowan tries to control but Mikhasevich wriggling away.
Mikhasevich tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.
Mikhasevich is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but MacGowan is staying active.
MacGowan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing that MacGowan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
MacGowan raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan lands a big shot there that rocks Mikhasevich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mikhasevich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
MacGowan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mikhasevich because MacGowan loaded up on that one.
MacGowan breaks from Mikhasevich's wrist control and lands an elbow.
MacGowan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
MacGowan 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikhasevich is in a horrible position here. MacGowan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mikhasevich wants to control but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan working Mikhasevich over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
MacGowan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mikhasevich sprawls well initially but MacGowan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
MacGowan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mikhasevich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacGowan wants to take a breather but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Mikhasevich is looking to control MacGowan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mikhasevich avoid being mounted?
MacGowan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mikhasevich's head.
MacGowan not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhasevich keeps working.
Mikhasevich keeping hold of MacGowan's head, controlling as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich is trying to control but can't.
Mikhasevich is controlling MacGowan's trapped leg to prevent MacGowan from advancing to side control.
MacGowan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacGowan works his way into side control.
MacGowan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mikhasevich is avoiding damage well.
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.
MacGowan working away.
MacGowan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mikhasevich to see if he's OK.
MacGowan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mikhasevich tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position.
Mikhasevich is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
Mikhasevich avoids any damage from the ground and pound of MacGowan.
MacGowan trying to control the position but Mikhasevich is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich struggling a bit here.
Mikhasevich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacGowan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mikhasevich taking a bit of punishment here - MacGowan scoring with strikes.
Mikhasevich trying to control but MacGowan flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Mikhasevich wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free.
MacGowan throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mikhasevich could be in trouble here!
MacGowan is punishing Mikhasevich with some ground and pound.
MacGowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhasevich can do to turn this around?
MacGowan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Mikhasevich hold on?!
Mikhasevich is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if MacGowan gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
MacGowan wants to control but Mikhasevich is keeping busy.
MacGowan has Mikhasevich flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mikhasevich tries to break free.
MacGowan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mikhasevich trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacGowan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane MacGowan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
MacGowan scores with a takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.
Mikhasevich has momentary wrist control but MacGowan slips an elbow through the middle.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Mikhasevich keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells MacGowan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
MacGowan postures up.
Mikhasevich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGowan is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikhasevich has wrist control.
MacGowan trying to control but Mikhasevich is working from the bottom.
Mikhasevich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mikhasevich is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mikhasevich but Mikhasevich pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacGowan swings for the body but Mikhasevich moves out of range.
MacGowan scores with a takedown into Mikhasevich's guard.
MacGowan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGowan throwing strikes from guard but Mikhasevich blocks nicely.
MacGowan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacGowan looking to pass the guard.
Mikhasevich managing to control the position.
MacGowan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacGowan scoring with punches to the head and body.
MacGowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Shane MacGowan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mikhasevich is controlling MacGowan's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mikhasevich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows MacGowan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mikhasevich managing to control the position.
That's four 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.
Mikhasevich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacGowan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
MacGowan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MacGowan'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.
MacGowan postures up.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhasevich working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane MacGowan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacGowan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jax Thomas (ranked 115 p4p, 16 weight class) and Chris Boag (ranked 197 p4p, 26 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Killing is my business, and business is good! - Megadeth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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165 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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jax Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Boag!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boag, right into the meat.
Chris Boag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boag lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boag throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boag throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
It looked like Thomas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boag.
Boag works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boag lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Boag throws a head kick that Thomas semi-blocks.
Boag misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boag throws out a counter right but Thomas avoids it with no problem.
Boag chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Thomas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boag pinned against the cage. Boag gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boag shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thomas is looking to counter the offense by Boag and move into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Thomas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boag misses with a body kick.
Thomas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Boag.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boag - that will leave a mark!
Boag throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Boag.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Boag avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boag creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boag's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boag is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Boag looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boag dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boag, as that shot connected.
Good leg kick by Boag there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boag lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chris Boag is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boag misses with a kick to the body
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thomas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Chris Boag has been cut.
Boag throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Thomas forces Boag back against the cage and clinches.
Thomas jumps into guard, dragging Boag to the mat.
Boag gets to his feet - Thomas follows without any prompting.
Boag scores with a nice head shot.
Boag throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Boag lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Boag.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Boag with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boag takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Boag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boag.
A clash of legs there as Boag blocks the low kick.
Boag with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Boag.
Boag misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas tries a body shot but Boag blocks it.
Boag tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Boag controls the action.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Boag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boag's elbow.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Boag's head.
Boag wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Boag tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boag misses with a body punch.
Boag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boag ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boag tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boag.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boag.
Boag misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Boag had a free shot at his head there.
Boag throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a nice body kick.
Boag is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boag blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boag has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Boag dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Boag's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Boag tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Boag sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boag will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boag.
Boag takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Boag.
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Boag throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas has picked Boag up - he's going for a ride! Thomas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Thomas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boag with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thomas is keen to just control but Boag is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thomas lands a nice short elbow.
Boag is trying to stand.
Thomas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boag is trying to stand back up but Thomas is controlling him
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thomas slips a nice elbow through Boag's hands, connecting with Boag's forehead.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boag pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control.
Boag on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thomas stops Boag from getting back to his feet.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boag is in trouble now - Thomas has advanced to mount!
Boag is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thomas raining down hammerfists from mount.
Boag is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boag is in a horrible position here. Thomas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thomas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thomas with a couple of short strikes.
Boag is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boag squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Boag is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Jax Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boag seems to have recovered his senses.
Boag is bucking up trying to escape but Thomas cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thomas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boag can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Thomas with a couple of short strikes.
Boag is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Thomas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thomas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Thomas postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Boag bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Thomas and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Thomas!
A relieved looking Jax Thomas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between General Snus (ranked 209 p4p, 32 weight class) and Jean-Claude Marceau (ranked 151 p4p, 20 weight class). Jean-Claude Marceau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, General Snus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean-Claude Marceau!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snus throws a jab but it's blocked by Marceau.
Marceau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snus throws a shot from downtown. Marceau moves away and avoids it.
Marceau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marceau misses with a few strikes there.
Snus misses with an uppercut.
Marceau moves out of range as Snus strikes.
Snus throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Marceau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snus throws a hook but Marceau blocks it.
Marceau drives through and clinches with Snus against the cage.
Marceau can't find room to land a body shot as Snus controls the action.
Snus working hard to break the clinch.
Marceau tries to work over Snus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marceau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snus's efforts to push away.
Marceau has a couple of punches blocked by Snus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snus manages to break the clinch.
Snus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Marceau.
Marceau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marceau moves into the clinch.
Snus is trying to force a seperation but Marceau has the dominant position.
Marceau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marceau lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Marceau.
Snus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Snus misses.
Snus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
Snus gets tackled into the cage by Marceau. Marceau maintains the clinch.
Marceau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Marceau.
Snus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Marceau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marceau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marceau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snus cracks Marceau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marceau ducks right into an uppercut from Snus.
Snus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marceau takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That has opened up Jean-Claude Marceau's cut even more.
Marceau with a jab.
Snus takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like General Snus has been cut.
Marceau moves away from the strike by Snus.
Marceau lands with a good body shot.
Marceau slips under a jab from Snus.
Marceau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marceau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Snus is breathing heavily.
Snus cracks Marceau with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snus is rocked!
Marceau slips under a jab from Snus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marceau moves out of range as Snus strikes.
Snus throws an overhand right that lands on Marceau's shoulder, as Marceau tries to avoid the shot.
Marceau connects with a body shot that sends Snus's belly button to the back.
Marceau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snus throws a jab when Marceau was well out of range.
Marceau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Snus misses the target.
Snus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marceau.
Marceau lands a big right hand that sends Snus crashing to the mat! Marceau stays standing though and waves Snus back to his feet!
Oh Snus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marceau has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snus looks to throw the jab but Marceau is out of range.
Marceau appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Snus bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Marceau comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Snus falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Snus was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean-Claude Marceau!
A victorious Jean-Claude Marceau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, General Snus stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for a great match ...next time you going to sleep!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Bell (ranked 120 p4p, 16 weight class) and Kvame Zulu (ranked 62 p4p, 8 weight class). Zulu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big Badaboom 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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253 lbs
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265 lbs
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kvame Zulu!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zulu - that will leave a mark!
Bell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zulu throws the left hand but Bell avoids the punch easily.
Bell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bell slips under a jab.
Bell slips a straight right by Zulu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell walks into a straight right hand from Zulu.
Bell misses with a left hand
and Zulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zulu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zulu's corner calls for a 1-2. Zulu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zulu lunges at Bell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bell's hand.
Zulu misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Bell misses the target.
A low kick from Zulu is predictable there
and Bell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zulu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zulu lands an overhand right.
Bell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zulu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zulu. That's going to slow Bell down.
Zulu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bell on the side of the head.
Zulu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zulu delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zulu misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Bell misses the target.
Zulu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zulu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zulu scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zulu!
Bell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zulu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zulu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Bell throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zulu! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kvame Zulu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zulu cracks Bell with a good jab.
Zulu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kvame Zulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bell crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zulu - the referee stops the clock and Bell gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zulu. Bell manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Zulu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zulu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Bell throwing a counter right hand but Zulu manages to avoid it.
Zulu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bell's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu throws the left hand but Bell avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Bell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zulu cracks Bell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zulu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bell to stand back up!
Bell checks a low kick from Zulu.
A big right from Zulu misses.
Bell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zulu, as that shot connected.
Zulu drops Bell with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zulu follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kvame Zulu!
A less than humble Kvame Zulu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Toivonen (ranked 10 p4p, 3 weight class) and George Allen (ranked 164 p4p, 23 weight class). Pekka Toivonen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Allen's chin.
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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
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pekka Toivonen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Allen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.
Toivonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Allen misses with a straight right.
Toivonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Toivonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toivonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Allen takes one to the side of the head.
Allen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen ducks right into an uppercut from Toivonen.
Toivonen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toivonen duly obliges.
Toivonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Toivonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
Nice defenses there by Toivonen.
Toivonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
Toivonen lands with a shot to the body.
Allen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Allen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Toivonen in his tracks.
It looks like Pekka Toivonen has been cut.
Allen lands a jab to the head.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Toivonen.
Allen tests Toivonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toivonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Allen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Allen! But no joy.
Toivonen wants to slow Allen down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Toivonen slips a jab from Allen.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Toivonen misses the target.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Toivonen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Allen on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him.
Toivonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Allen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Allen throws a hook to the side of Toivonen's head but Toivonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toivonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Allen just manages to avoid it.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen scores with a nice right hand.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Toivonen slips the punch.
It looked like Toivonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Toivonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Allen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pekka Toivonen's cut is getting worse.
That kick from Toivonen tenderised Allen's leg. Allen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Allen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Allen missing with a left hand there. Toivonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toivonen lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Toivonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toivonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Allen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Toivonen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Allen under the eye.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Nice shot by Allen.
Toivonen ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
A big right from Allen misses.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on Toivonen's shoulder, as Toivonen tries to avoid the shot.
Toivonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Toivonen lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Toivonen swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Toivonen catches Allen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Allen takes one on the button.
Allen connects with a high kick.
Allen thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Allen throws a hook but Toivonen blocks it.
Toivonen connects with a leg kick. Allen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Allen misses with an uppercut
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toivonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Toivonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toivonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pekka Toivonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Allen if he has to take too many more of those.
Allen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toivonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Toivonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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.
Both fighters circling a little - Toivonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Toivonen connects with a looping right hand.
Toivonen lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a body kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Toivonen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Toivonen misses with a kick to the body.
Toivonen lands the left hand.
Toivonen cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toivonen. That's going to slow Allen down.
Allen lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Toivonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Toivonen tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Toivonen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Allen is able to avoid easily.
Allen misses with a head kick.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Toivonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
Toivonen scores with a punch to the head.
Toivonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Allen avoided it.
Allen throws a head kick that misses
and Toivonen counters with a solid body kick.
Allen misses with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Allen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Allen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Pekka Toivonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Allen drops his hands momentarily and Toivonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Allen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Allen blocks the low kick.
Toivonen tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toivonen throws a push kick but Allen slaps the foot to one side.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Allen blocks a leg kick.
Toivonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Toivonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toivonen feints and then cracks Allen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allen down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Toivonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Toivonen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Toivonen throws a front kick aimed at Allen's knee but Allen avoids it well.
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Allen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Toivonen.
Toivonen lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Allen misses.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Allen.
Toivonen throws a looping overhand right but Allen ducks down to avoid it.
Allen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toivonen with a hook.
Toivonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Toivonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen throws a right and a left that Toivonen avoids nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Toivonen cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toivonen.
Allen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Toivonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toivonen moves out of range as Allen strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Toivonen. That snapped Allen's head back.
Toivonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Allen's head.
Toivonen clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toivonen misses with a looping left.
Allen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Toivonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Toivonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Allen's calf.
Toivonen throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.
Toivonen with a hook.
Allen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Allen checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Toivonen lands but Allen takes it in his stride.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.
Toivonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Allen just manages to avoid it.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toivonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Allen scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Toivonen - that will leave a mark!
Allen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toivonen.
Toivonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen scores with a hook to the body. Allen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy body kick from Allen
and Toivonen counters with a thumping low kick.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Toivonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toivonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy.
Toivonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Toivonen misses with a hook
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Toivonen.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Toivonen blocks a head kick by Allen.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Toivonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Toivonen scores with a punch to the head.
Toivonen scores with a hook.
Toivonen thuds his right hand into Allen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
Toivonen lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Toivonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toivonen.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Toivonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Toivonen.
Toivonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Allen ducks under a wild hook from Toivonen.
Nice straight punches there by Toivonen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toivonen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand.
Toivonen tried to score with a low kick but Allen checks it.
Toivonen lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand.
Toivonen 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.
Toivonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Allen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Allen walks into a left hand.
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Toivonen.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allen lunges at Toivonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Toivonen's hand.
Allen misses with a lunging right hand
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen misses with the combination.
Toivonen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAllen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses with a hook. Toivonen ducked under it nicely.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toivonen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Toivonen.
Toivonen avoids the head kick by Allen.
An inside leg kick lands from Toivonen.
A head kick by Allen misses
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen lands a jab to the nose.
Toivonen 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toivonen.
Allen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Toivonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Allen throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Toivonen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and Toivonen counters with a leg kick.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allen throws a jab when Toivonen was well out of range.
Allen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Toivonen, as that shot connected.
Toivonen connects with the punch.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Allen misses with an uppercut.
Allen throws a hook but Toivonen avoids it easily.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Toivonen does it's job there.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Allen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen lands an overhand right.
Toivonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allen throws a series of punches but Toivonen avoids them all with ease.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Toivonen misses with a body kick.
Allen throws a combination that misses
and Toivonen counters with a thumping low kick.
Toivonen scores with a leg kick.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
It looked like Toivonen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Allen.
Toivonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a good low kick that Allen was not able to check.
Donk. Toivonen catches Allen right on the button with a cross.
Toivonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toivonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.
Allen counters with a body kick.
Allen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Allen looks for the body kick but Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Allen's sensitive parts.
A jab from Allen finds it's way through Toivonen's defenses.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
Toivonen throwing a counter right hand but Allen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
Toivonen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Allen cracks Toivonen with a good jab.
Allen looks to throw the jab but Toivonen is out of range.
Allen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allen scores with a jab to the head.
Toivonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Allen in his tracks.
Toivonen looks to land a right hand but Allen moved out of range.
Toivonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allen throws out the jab.
Allen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen with a nice cross.
Toivonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allen checks a leg kick.
Allen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Toivonen motions for Allen to come forward. Toivonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen throws an off balance right hand
and Toivonen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Toivonen delivers a nice body kick.
Toivonen slips a jab from Allen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toivonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Toivonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Allen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Toivonen clobbers Allen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Allen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toivonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toivonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen.
Allen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Allen defending well as Toivonen loads up on a big left hand.
Toivonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toivonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen misses with a looping left.
Toivonen catches Allen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Toivonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Toivonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toivonen misses with the body kick
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Toivonen tests Allen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Allen misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Toivonen had his way with George Allen in that round.
The cut man is working on Pekka Toivonen'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. This is the final round!
Allen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toivonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toivonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen avoids the head kick by Allen.
A little feinted left hand from Toivonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Allen as he checks the leg kick.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Toivonen lands with an overhand left.
Toivonen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Allens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Toivonen scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen dips to his left and cracks Toivonen with an uppercut!
Allen staying out of range there.
Jab, jab by Toivonen - just one landing.
Allen 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.
Toivonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
It looked like Toivonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allen moves forwards but Toivonen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Toivonen lands with a shot to the body.
Toivonen walks into a stiff left hand from Allen.
Allen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Toivonen.
Toivonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Allen is out of range.
Toivonen blocks a jab.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toivonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Toivonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Allen throws a combination that misses
and Toivonen counters with a one-two to the body.
Toivonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toivonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Allen momentarily.
Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen lands a glancing blow to the side of Toivonen's head.
Pekka Toivonen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Toivonen lands with a good body shot.
Toivonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Allen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toivonen to score with a decent uppercut.
Allen throws a right and a left that Toivonen avoids nicely.
Toivonen misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely.
Toivonen throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Toivonen.
Toivonen moves away from the strike by Allen.
Toivonen throws a nice head kick!
Allen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Toivonen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Toivonen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Toivonen ducks down to avoid it.
Toivonen moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Toivonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allen checks it well.
Toivonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen avoids the head kick by Toivonen.
Allen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Toivonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen misses with a looping left.
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toivonen.
Toivonen 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.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Toivonen throws a good cross that connects.
George Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jeez, Pekka Toivonen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Allen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toivonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Toivonen throws a low kick but Allen avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Allen throws out a counter right but Toivonen avoids it with no problem.
Allen takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toivonen.
Allen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toivonen throws out a powerful jab.
Allen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Toivonen. Toivonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toivonen can pounce on him.
Allen misses with a straight left.
Pekka Toivonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Toivonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Toivonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toivonen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Toivonen!
Pekka Toivonen retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Pekka Toivonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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