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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maui Wowie (ranked 3102 p4p, 348 weight class) and Terry Bogard (ranked 2610 p4p, 306 weight class). Wowie's entrance music is Dont bogart that joint. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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193 lbs
16 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maui Wowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terry Bogard!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogard moves out of range as Wowie throws a body kick.
Bogard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bogard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wowie's sensitive parts.
Wowie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bogard swings for the body but Wowie moves out of range.
Bogard misses with a hook. Wowie ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Wowie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Bogard.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bogard.
Wowie misses with a low kick.
Wowie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie wants to clinch up but Bogard keeps it at a distance.
Bogard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bogard looks to throw the jab but Wowie is out of range.
Wowie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wowie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bogard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bogard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wowie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bogard with a jab.
Bogard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bogard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wowie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bogard throws a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bogard, right into the meat.
Bogard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wowie is able to avoid easily.
Bogard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wowie manages to avoid it.
Bogard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bogard leaves Wowie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bogard throws a lazy right hand but Wowie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Bogard catches Wowie right on the button with a cross.
Bogard misses with a leg kick
and Bogard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Bogard misses.
As Bogard looks to move away, Wowie throws a big counter combo but Bogard just gets out of the way.
Bogard jabs Wowie right on the nose. Wowie blinks but takes it well.
Bogard cracks Wowie with an open hand slap.
Terry Bogard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wowie.
Decent striking displayed by Wowie there.
Bogard throws a lazy right hand but Wowie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Bogard.
Bogard scores with a jab to the head.
Wowie blocks a jab.
Bogard cracks the inside of Wowie's front leg.
Wowie throws a body shot but no joy.
Bogard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowie staying out of range there.
Bogard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bogard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wowie takes one on the button.
Wowie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bogard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bogard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bogard takes a swing at Wowie's ribcage but misses.
Bogard throws out a loose jab but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wowie walks into a jab.
Bogard lands a jab to Wowie's midsection.
Wowie throws a combination that misses
and Bogard counters with a straight right hand.
Bogard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wowie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wowie looks to land a combination but Bogard avoids it well.
Wowie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bogard scores with the left hand. Wowie knows he should have avoided that one.
Bogard scoring well with a low kick there.
Wowie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wowie misses with a hook
and Bogard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Wowie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wowie slips under a jab from Bogard.
Wowie blocks a jab.
Bogard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wowie.
Wowie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bogard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terry Bogard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bogard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bogard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wowie takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bogard. Wowie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bogard looks to land a left hand but Wowie moved out of range nicely.
Wowie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bogard.
Bogard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wowie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wowie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bogard.
A big right from Bogard misses.
Wowie walks into a straight right hand from Bogard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie blocks a low kick nicely.
Wowie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bogard takes a step back to recover.
Wowie slips under a jab.
Wowie misses with a two punch combination.
Bogard flicks out a counter leg kick but Wowie steps away.
Bogard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bogard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bogard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wowie.
Bogard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bogard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bogard throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Wowie counter with a right hand.
Wowie 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.
Bogard misses with a jab to the body
and Wowie counters with a two punch combo.
Wowie tries to clinch up but Bogard circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bogard! But no joy.
Bogard misses with a body shot.
Wowie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bogard lands a jab to the nose.
Wowie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wowie checks a low kick from Bogard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wowie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wowie clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wowie.
Wowie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wowie prevents a body shot from Bogard.
Wowie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bogard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bogard.
Wowie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wowie takes one to the chin there.
Bogard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bogard.
Wowie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Wowie misses its target.
Bogard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bogard punishes Wowie's body with a nice straight punch.
Wowie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bogard stuns Wowie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bogard misses with an uppercut. Wowie saw that one coming.
Bogard throws a head kick but Wowie moves out of range.
Bogard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bogard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Wowie misses the target.
Wowie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bogard missing with a left hand there. Wowie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bogard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogard.
Wowie defending well as Bogard loads up on a big left hand.
Bogard misses with an uppercut
and Wowie counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Bogard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wowie avoids the body shot from Bogard.
Bogard throws a leg kick but Wowie checks it.
Bogard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wowie.
Bogard misses with a lunging right hand
and Wowie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wowie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bogard throws a leg kick
and Wowie counters with a crisp one two that drops Bogard! Wowie thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bogard to his feet! Bogard is in big trouble!
Bogard is rocked!
A slow jab from Bogard misses its intended target.
Bogard is still on wobbly legs! Can Wowie finish him?
A jab from Bogard misses.
Bogard keeps the fight on the outside.
Bogard is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wowie with a body shot.
Wowie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bogard 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!
Wowie moves out of range of the body kick from Bogard.
Bogard seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bogard 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 Wowie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wowie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bogard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wowie's hands.
Bogard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wowie tries to clinch up but Bogard circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogard tries a low kick but Wowie avoids it.
Bogard looks to throw the jab but Wowie is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bogard. Beautiful body shot.
Bogard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wowie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie has Bogard up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bogard fails to land.
Bogard throws a punch but it's blocked by Wowie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wowie is looking to break free of the clinch but Bogard has double underhooks.
Bogard can't find room to land a body shot as Wowie controls the action.
Bogard swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Bogard.
Wowie prevents a body shot from Bogard.
Bogard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wowie's efforts to push away.
Bogard working aggressively here.
Bogard swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wowie blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bogard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bogard fails to land.
Bogard throws a punch but it's blocked by Wowie.
Bogard misses with the head strike.
Bogard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bogard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bogard misses with some punches.
Wowie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bogard misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bogard.
Bogard swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bogard lands a hook that snaps the head of Wowie backwards.
Bogard pushes Wowie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogard working aggressively here.
Wowie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wowie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wowie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Wowie does no damage.
Bogard feints and then cracks Wowie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wowie down.
Wowie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wowie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bogard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wowie.
Bogard scores with a hook.
Wowie looks to land a left hand but Bogard moved out of range nicely.
Bogard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wowie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wowie tries to move into range but Bogard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bogard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wowie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bogard finds it's way round the side to connect with Wowie's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogard jabs Wowie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bogard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bogard digs a good hook to Wowie's body.
Wowie slips a jab from Bogard.
Bogard with a nice cross.
Bogard lands a slapping body shot.
Maui Wowie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terry Bogard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bogard blocks a head kick by Wowie.
Bogard swings for the body but Wowie moves out of range.
Wowie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Bogard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bogard 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Bogard!
Terry Bogard spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cook (ranked 2058 p4p, 209 weight class) and Vang Poulsen (ranked 1942 p4p, 200 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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154 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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148 lbs
15 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vang Poulsen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cook is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poulsen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Poulsen scores with a jab.
Nice body punch from Poulsen.
Cook swings for the body but Poulsen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poulsen! But no joy.
Good exchange - Poulsen coming out on top.
Poulsen works Cook's body with a nice hook.
Poulsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Poulsen throws a lazy head kick
and Cook counters with a leg kick.
Poulsen throws a shot from downtown. Cook moves away and avoids it.
Cook has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pantheon of Paroxysm in the buildup to the fight.
Cook tried to score with a low kick but Poulsen checks it.
Poulsen moves out of range of the leg kick from Cook.
Cook shoots in but Poulsen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Poulsen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poulsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulsen scores with a leg kick.
Jab from Poulsen.
Cook takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cook darts in looking for a takedown but Poulsen gets double underhooks and turns Cook into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poulsen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poulsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cook takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cook tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poulsen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cook somewhat.
Cook tried to score with a low kick but Poulsen checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vang Poulsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poulsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poulsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poulsen connects with a single shot there.
Cook closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Poulsen quickly recovers to half guard.
Cook takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cook moves nicely into side control.
Cook wants to control but Poulsen is keeping him busy.
Cook will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poulsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poulsen wants to control but Cook postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Poulsen is looking to reverse the position.
Poulsen is trying to control Cook's posture but Cook avoids it.
Cook trying to control the position but Poulsen is working away.
Cook takes a little break here. Poulsen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cook is looking to take a break and control but Poulsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poulsen wants to control but Cook postures up.
Cook is looking to take a break and control but Poulsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cook is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Poulsen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poulsen. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cook is looking to counter punch.
Poulsen just misses with a punch to the body.
As Poulsen tries to get set, Cook tries to push him back and clinch up but Poulsen manages to avoid the attempt.
Poulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vang Poulsen 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.
Poulsen catches Cook with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poulsen lands a head kick. Cook smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cook tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poulsen swivels and escapes.
Cook lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Poulsen moves away and avoids it.
Poulsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Poulsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Poulsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poulsen misses with a wild body shot.
Cook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Cook tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cook swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Poulsen throws a front kick aimed at Cook's knee but Cook avoids it well.
Poulsen connects with the punch.
Cook on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulsen jabs Cook to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poulsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cook.
Cook takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cook checks a low kick from Poulsen.
Cook takes a swing at Poulsen's ribcage but misses.
Poulsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poulsen misses with a left hand
and Cook finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jab from Poulsen.
Poulsen connects with a jab.
Cook misses with a hook. Poulsen ducked under it nicely.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vang Poulsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poulsen lands a really nice looking cross but Cook seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poulsen misses with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poulsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Cook fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poulsen just manages to avoid it.
Poulsen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Poulsen takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Poulsen takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Poulsen misses the shot to the body.
Poulsen misses the body punch
and Cook counters with a right hand to the body.
Poulsen thuds his right hand into Cook's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cook walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poulsen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cook connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poulsen momentarily.
Cook shoots for a takedown but Poulsen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poulsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Poulsen swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Cook misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poulsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cook doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poulsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poulsen punishes Cook's body with a nice straight punch.
Cook missing with a left hand there. Poulsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poulsen misses with a left hand
and Cook counters with a leg kick.
Poulsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
Cook appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cook misses with a head kick.
Poulsen catches Cook with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poulsen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poulsen slips under a jab.
Poulsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poulsen lands a slapping body shot.
Cook misses with a lunging right hand
and Poulsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poulsen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cook misses with a leg kick
and Poulsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poulsen connects with a body shot.
Cook throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poulsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cook throws a head kick that misses
and Poulsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poulsen misses with a looping left.
Poulsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vang Poulsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Poulsen finds it's way through Cook's defenses.
Cook on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Some bone on bone action there as Poulsen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cook shoots in but no luck this time.
Cook closes this distance looking for a takedown but Poulsen circles away.
Cook is looking to wear down Poulsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Poulsen lands a glancing blow to the side of Cook's head.
Poulsen jabs Cook to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poulsen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poulsen misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poulsen swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Poulsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cook.
Poulsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poulsen takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Poulsen thuds a left hand into Cook's body.
Poulsen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Poulsen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cook is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Poulsen, right into the meat.
Poulsen throws a jab but it's blocked by Cook.
Poulsen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cook slips under a jab.
Cook is looking to counter the offense by Poulsen and move into the clinch.
Vang Poulsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Poulsen there.
Poulsen misses with a hook.
Cook shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cook avoids the body shot from Poulsen.
Cook keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook misses with a takedown attempt - Poulsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poulsen takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Cook on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poulsen lands a really nice looking cross but Cook seems unphased.
Cook will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Poulsen lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poulsen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cook is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cook checks a leg kick.
Poulsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Poulsen lands a nice shot to the body.
Josh Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cook looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook moves out of range of the strikes.
Poulsen clobbers Cook with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Poulsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cook appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poulsen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cook's hands.
Poulsen misses with a wild body shot.
Cook was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poulsen scores with a body shot.
Poulsen swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Poulsen lands a nice looking body shot.
Poulsen lands with an overhand left.
Poulsen throws an overhand right that lands on Cook's shoulder, as Cook tries to avoid the shot.
Cook throws the left hand but Poulsen avoids the punch easily.
Poulsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook misses with a takedown attempt - Poulsen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good exchange - Poulsen coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poulsen lands a head shot.
Poulsen lands with a shot to the body.
Cook tries to score with a low kick but Poulsen moves his leg out of the way.
Poulsen digs a good hook to Cook's body.
A big right from Cook misses.
Poulsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Cook misses the target.
Vang Poulsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body punch from Poulsen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vang Poulsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Poulsen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub 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... Vang Poulsen!
A victorious Vang Poulsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pinchi Puto (ranked 1037 p4p, 136 weight class) and Steven Petersen (ranked 1423 p4p, 182 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pinchi Puto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Petersen!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Puto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puto is out of range and Petersen settles back down.
Petersen lands a slapping body shot.
A solid body kick from Puto.
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
Puto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Puto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Puto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Petersen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Puto throws the left hand but Petersen avoids the punch easily.
Puto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Petersen misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petersen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Puto counters with a solid body kick.
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puto misses with a lunging right hand
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Puto avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Petersen lands with a shot to the body.
Puto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puto throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Puto throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Puto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at UnderGround standup in the buildup to the fight.
Petersen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puto.
Petersen throws a hook but Puto blocks it.
Puto lands a jab.
Puto throws an overhand right that lands on Petersen's shoulder, as Petersen tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Puto.
Puto thows a leg kick but Petersen checks it
and Petersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petersen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puto in his tracks.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Puto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen misses with a hook to the body
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab.
Puto throws a shot from downtown. Petersen moves away and avoids it.
Puto throws an off balance right hand
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Puto moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Petersen misses.
Petersen throws a right hand that misses
and Puto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petersen.
Puto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puto manages to avoid it.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Petersen there.
Puto moves out of range as Petersen strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen sizes up Puto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Puto moved out of range nicely.
Petersen scores with a leg kick.
Petersen throws a jab but it's blocked by Puto.
Puto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Puto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen throws a sloppy head kick and Puto moves out of range easily.
Petersen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Puto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Puto throws a lazy uppercut
and Petersen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Puto throws a right hand that misses
and Petersen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puto misses with a body kick.
Puto throws out a powerful jab.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body. Puto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puto thows a body kick. Petersen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Puto tries to land a body kick
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puto lands a jab to Petersen's midsection.
Puto keeps Petersen at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen digs a good body shot into Puto's ribs.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Puto misses its target.
A big right from Petersen misses.
Puto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petersen throws a hook but Puto avoids it easily.
Petersen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Puto counter with a right hand.
Puto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petersen.
Puto misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Petersen misses the target.
Petersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petersen misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Petersen misses its intended target.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Petersen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Puto avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Puto misses with a body kick.
Petersen slips under a jab from Puto.
Puto moves out of range of the body kick.
Puto misses with a body shot.
Petersen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Petersen swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Puto misses with a body kick.
Puto avoids the body shot from Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto is looking to land body kicks.
Petersen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Petersen misses with a head kick.
Petersen misses with a hook. Puto ducked under it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Puto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Puto throws a body punch but Petersen moves out of range.
Puto looks for the body kick but Petersen saw that one coming.
Petersen throws out a loose jab but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petersen cracks the inside of Puto's front leg.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Puto.
Puto misses with a shot to the body
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petersen throws a right hand that misses
and Puto counters with a nice body shot.
Petersen throws a sloppy head kick and Puto moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Petersen.
Puto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puto cracks Petersen with a good jab.
It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Puto staying out of range there.
Puto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petersen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Puto blocks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Puto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petersen.
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!
Petersen slips under a jab.
Petersen misses with a looping left.
A jab from Petersen misses.
Puto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Puto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Puto thinking.
Petersen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Puto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petersen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petersen throws a leg kick which misses Puto's front leg but catches the back leg as Puto tries to avoid it.
Puto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puto scores with a shot to the body.
Petersen slips under a jab from Puto.
Puto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Petersen throws an off balance right hand
and Puto counters with a solid body kick.
A big left from Puto misses.
Petersen avoids a kick to the body.
Petersen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Petersen lands with a slapping head kick.
Petersen scores with a leg kick.
Petersen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Puto looks to land a body kick but Petersen moved away.
Petersen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Puto blocks a jab.
Puto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen takes a swing at Puto's ribcage but misses.
Petersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Puto is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petersen.
Petersen keeps Puto at a distance using the push kick.
Petersen misses with a straight right.
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick.
Puto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petersen circles away quickly and effectively.
Petersen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick from Puto.
It seemed like Petersen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petersen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Puto.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Puto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Petersen scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Petersen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Puto eats them both and turns towards Petersen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Puto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puto lands with a cross.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steven Petersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petersen digs a good body shot into Puto's ribs.
Petersen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Petersen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petersen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Puto misses with the body kick
and Petersen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petersen moves out of range as Puto throws a body kick.
Petersen is looking to slow Puto down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petersen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Puto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Puto saw that one coming.
Puto throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Petersen throws a body punch but Puto moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Puto
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Puto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petersen ducks under a wild hook from Puto.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Petersen. Puto shrugs it off though.
Petersen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petersen 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.
A swing and a miss from Puto.
Petersen throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Puto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinchi Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto looks to land a left hand but Petersen moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Puto misses.
Puto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Puto misses with a kick to the body
and Puto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puto.
Puto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puto throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Petersen misses with an uppercut. Puto saw that one coming.
Puto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petersen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Petersen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Puto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puto scores with a spinning back kick!
Petersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puto was well out of range. Poor timing from Petersen.
Puto throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Puto throws a push kick but Petersen slaps the foot to one side.
Puto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petersen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puto throws a body kick that misses
and Petersen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen lands with a shot to the body.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puto.
Petersen throws an overhand right that lands on Puto's shoulder, as Puto tries to avoid the shot.
Puto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Puto misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Petersen.
Steven Petersen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen throws a sloppy head kick and Puto moves out of range easily.
Puto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Puto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Petersen lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Puto misses with a hook
and Petersen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puto misses with a double jab
enabling Petersen to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Petersen.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Petersen.
Puto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petersen in his tracks.
Petersen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Petersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petersen 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
A victorious Steven Petersen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdel Mumu (ranked 661 p4p, 87 weight class) and Dredman Zeus (ranked 804 p4p, 108 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
169 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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168 lbs
15 - 2 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdel Mumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dredman Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus missing with a left hand there. Mumu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mumu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeus.
A little feinted left hand from Mumu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mumu avoids the body shot from Zeus.
Mumu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mumu closes the distance and clinches.
Zeus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zeus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mumu lands with a left to the head.
Mumu presses Zeus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mumu lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mumu.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zeus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu can't find room to land a body shot as Zeus controls the action.
Mumu pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mumu working a defensive guard here.
Zeus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zeus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus is sitting in close to Mumu's body. Mumu has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Zeus is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Zeus is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mumu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abdel Mumu!
A relieved looking Abdel Mumu 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sameh Mahmoud (ranked 713 p4p, 95 weight class) and Yancy Makaki Iii (ranked 558 p4p, 73 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
29 - 15 - 1 |
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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
38 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Mahmoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yancy Makaki Iii!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahmoud misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Mahmoud scores with a jab to the head.
Mahmoud stuffs the takedown.
Makaki Iii closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mahmoud did well to prevent Makaki Iii getting side control.
Mahmoud tries to roll over but Makaki Iii keeps him under control.
Mahmoud controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makaki Iii decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Makaki Iii tries for a takedown but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Makaki Iii looks for a takedown but Mahmoud sprawls well.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yancy Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mahmoud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Essence of Epicity in the buildup to the fight.
Makaki Iii has a takedown stuffed.
Mahmoud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mahmoud swivels and escapes.
Mahmoud went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Makaki Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Mahmoud throws a shot from downtown. Makaki Iii moves away and avoids it.
Mahmoud tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii wants to counter the offense by Mahmoud and move into the clinch position.
Mahmoud throws a wild body kick that Makaki Iii sees coming a mile off.
Mahmoud lands with a nice body punch.
Makaki Iii shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mahmoud counter with a right hand.
Mahmoud throws a good cross that connects.
Makaki Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mahmoud defends well and Makaki Iii ends up having to push Mahmoud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud darts in and clinches Makaki Iii up against the cage.
Mahmoud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makaki Iii backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makaki Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii tries for a takedown but Mahmoud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud thuds a left hand into Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Mahmoud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Mahmoud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahmoud thuds his right hand into Makaki Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Makaki Iii with a poor takedown
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makaki Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makaki Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Makaki Iii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahmoud is fending him off so far but Makaki Iii persists. Nope, Mahmoud circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Mahmoud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Mahmoud tenderised Makaki Iii's leg. Makaki Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mahmoud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii slips under a jab.
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!
Mahmoud digs a good hook to Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mahmoud but Mahmoud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mahmoud is looking to clinch.
Makaki Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makaki Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahmoud throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahmoud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makaki Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makaki Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makaki Iii fails to land the takedown.
Mahmoud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
That's time! Mahmoud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Makaki Iii changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mahmoud looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mahmoud tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Makaki Iii presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mahmoud holds on for dear life.
Mahmoud wants to control but Makaki Iii is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii prevents Mahmoud from getting the reversal.
Makaki Iii gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud throws a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head but Makaki Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahmoud throws a low kick, looking for Makaki Iii's leg but Makaki Iii calmly moves out of range.
Sameh Mahmoud is winning the standup battle so far.
Makaki Iii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahmoud is fending him off so far but Makaki Iii persists. Nope, Mahmoud circles away and we're back to standing.
Makaki Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahmoud throws a push kick but Makaki Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Makaki Iii wants to counter the offense by Mahmoud and move into the clinch position.
Mahmoud cracks Makaki Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Makaki Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yancy Makaki Iii.
Mahmoud connects with a leg kick. Makaki Iii looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makaki Iii can do to turn this around?
Makaki Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahmoud defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii gets a takedown into half guard.
Makaki Iii is thwarting Mahmoud's attempts to control the position.
Makaki Iii postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mahmoud to stand up.
Makaki Iii shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahmoud takes a swing at Makaki Iii's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii shoots for a takedown but Mahmoud saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makaki Iii shoots in for a double leg but Mahmoud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mahmoud lands a front kick.
Makaki Iii fails with the takedown.
It looked like Mahmoud was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii is breathing heavily.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Mahmoud takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahmoud has Makaki Iii pressed against the cage, preventing Makaki Iii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahmoud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makaki Iii avoids it.
Makaki Iii is trying to push Mahmoud away but Mahmoud has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahmoud cracks Makaki Iii with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut.
Mahmoud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahmoud lands with a right to the head.
Mahmoud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makaki Iii tries for a takedown but Mahmoud circles away easily
and Mahmoud counters with a good, hard body kick but Makaki Iii shrugs it off.
Mahmoud tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
No luck for Makaki Iii with that takedown attempt.
Mahmoud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahmoud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makaki Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahmoud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mahmoud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii shoots in but Mahmoud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mahmoud throws a jab when Makaki Iii was well out of range.
Mahmoud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makaki Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makaki Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahmoud defends it nicely.
Sameh Mahmoud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yancy Makaki Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii fails to land the takedown.
Mahmoud connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud slaps away a takedown attempt from Makaki Iii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mahmoud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makaki Iii wants to counter the offense by Mahmoud and move into the clinch position.
Mahmoud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Makaki Iii momentarily.
Mahmoud lands a nice hook to Makaki Iii's body. Makaki Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahmoud misses with a body shot.
Makaki Iii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makaki Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mahmoud finds it's way round the side to connect with Makaki Iii's head.
Makaki Iii shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahmoud sprawls well. He's pushed Makaki Iii's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Mahmoud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makaki Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahmoud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud throws out a loose jab but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii wants to counter the offense by Mahmoud and move into the clinch position.
Nice straight punches there by Mahmoud. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahmoud.
Mahmoud cracks Makaki Iii with an open hand slap.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaki Iii blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makaki Iii is defended easily by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makaki Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahmoud lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makaki Iii at a distance.
Makaki Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahmoud defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mahmoud. No joy for Makaki Iii on that attempt.
Mahmoud throws a leg kick which misses Makaki Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Makaki Iii tries to avoid it.
Mahmoud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mahmoud 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 Makaki Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makaki Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Makaki Iii fails with the takedown
and Mahmoud counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahmoud lands an overhand right.
Mahmoud displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii shoots in but no luck this time.
Makaki Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahmoud throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud throws a solid leg kick but Makaki Iii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahmoud.
Mahmoud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makaki Iii. That did some damage!
Mahmoud missing with a left hand there. Makaki Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makaki Iii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mahmoud swings for the body but Makaki Iii moves out of range.
Makaki Iii shoots in for a takedown but Mahmoud shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makaki Iii misses with a takedown attempt - Mahmoud sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice shot lands for Mahmoud.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii walks into a straight right hand from Mahmoud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sameh Mahmoud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mahmoud, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sameh Mahmoud!
An out of breath Sameh Mahmoud 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mick Murphy (ranked 159 p4p, 25 weight class) and Valentine Masterson (ranked 740 p4p, 102 weight class). Mick Murphy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valentine Masterson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Masterson's belly button to the back.
Masterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Masterson slips under a jab.
Masterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Masterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Masterson's head.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Masterson counters with a nice body shot.
Masterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Masterson tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murphy.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Masterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson is looking to chop away at Murphy's legs.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masterson on the side of the head.
Masterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masterson moves out of range of the leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy checks a leg kick.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Masterson's defenses.
Masterson thuds a left hand into Murphy's body.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Murphy moves out of range as Masterson throws a body kick.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masterson, as that shot connected.
Murphy thumps Masterson with a low kick.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Masterson's head but Masterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Masterson throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Masterson scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy tries to land a leg kick but Masterson saw it coming and moves away.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Murphy blocks a low kick nicely.
Masterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Masterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masterson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Murphy slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Masterson misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson slips a jab from Murphy.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy slips a jab from Masterson.
Murphy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Murphy walks into a jab.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Masterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy thumps Masterson with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murphy jabs Masterson right on the nose. Masterson blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Masterson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Masterson moved out of range.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murphy.
Masterson throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
A lazy body kick from Masterson
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Masterson jabs at Murphy's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masterson scores with a push kick.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Murphy slips a jab from Masterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Masterson.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson tries to land a leg kick but Murphy saw it coming and moves away.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Masterson is looking to slow Murphy down with leg kicks.
Mick Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masterson.
Masterson lands with a good body shot.
Masterson 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.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Masterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masterson.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Murphy throwing a counter right hand but Masterson manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Masterson there.
Masterson missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy slips a straight right by Masterson.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masterson on the side of the head.
Masterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murphy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masterson. That did some damage!
Murphy swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Masterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy lands with a nice body punch.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Masterson tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Masterson scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Masterson ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Masterson lands with a good body shot.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Masterson cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Masterson misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masterson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murphy is able to avoid easily.
Masterson misses with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice uppercut.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson tries a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Masterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Masterson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Masterson misses.
Masterson connects with a right hand. Murphy shakes it off.
Masterson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masterson throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy slips a straight right by Masterson.
Murphy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Masterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masterson misses with a hook.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Masterson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Murphy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy checks a low kick from Masterson.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a good low kick that Masterson was not able to check.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Murphy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Masterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Masterson misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson slips a jab and a cross from Murphy.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Masterson moved out of range nicely.
Murphy misses with a hook. Masterson ducked under it nicely.
Masterson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Masterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masterson slips under a jab from Murphy.
A little jabbing left from Masterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy throws a low kick but Masterson moves out of range easily.
Murphy throws a hook but Masterson blocks it.
Masterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Masterson scores with a jab to the head.
Masterson takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson slips under a jab from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Masterson misses.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Masterson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Masterson moved away.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murphy throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Murphy loads up on a big right hand but Masterson slips the punch.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy clobbers Masterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Masterson ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Masterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Masterson throws a wild body kick that Murphy sees coming a mile off.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Masterson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masterson.
Masterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Masterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Murphy cracks Masterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Masterson's head back.
Masterson tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Masterson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masterson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murphy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Masterson moves away and avoids it.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masterson connects with a jab.
Masterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Masterson misses with a looping left.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masterson's sensitive parts.
Masterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Valentine Masterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
A relieved looking Mick Murphy 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Misha Collins (ranked 129 p4p, 19 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 205 p4p, 27 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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37
148 lbs
30 - 21 - 1 |
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33
141 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Misha Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins throws a good cross that connects.
Collins misses with a left hand
and White counters with a thumping low kick.
Collins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Collins avoids the body shot from White.
Collins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
White thows a leg kick but Collins checks it
and Collins counters with a shoot takedown. White fights it but they end up in guard.
White seems keen to control Collins's posture.
Collins wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Collins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
White is trying to keep Collins in close.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White's guard.
White has his hands clasped together around Collins's back. He's all about the action.
White works his way to full guard. Good work.
White pulls Collins in close to his closed guard and prevents Collins from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Collins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
White trying to control the position here.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Collins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Collins 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Collins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Collins postures up.
White has control of Collins's left arm, preventing Collins from doing any damage.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Collins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
White trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Collins is aware though and is defending well.
White keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Collins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Collins trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
White misses with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for White.
White goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Collins feints and as White raises his hands in defense, Collins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins is fighting to break White's control of his arms but White is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Collins wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Collins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A swing and a miss from White.
White gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Collins is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins postures up.
Collins scoring with punches to the head and body.
White trying to control the position here.
Collins wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White pulls Collins in close to prevent any damage.
White is continuing to stall.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.
Collins lands a couple of elbows.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Collins postures up.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins postures up.
Collins is fighting to break White's control of his arms but White is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Collins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collins trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White wants to hit a switch here but Collins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for White there!
Collins content just to control the position here.
Collins dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins with a couple of short strikes.
Collins tries to control but White wriggling away.
Collins landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins landing punches.
Collins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Collins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Collins controlling the pace for now.
Collins lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Collins in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and White reverses the position - he's now on top in Collins's guard.
Collins is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Collins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Collins's legs - danger averted.
Collins looking for subs off his back but White has passed one foot through into half guard.
White is keen to just control but Collins is a slippery customer.
Collins actively working from the bottom here.
Collins is pressing down on White's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Collins dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
White on the wrong end of a nice jab.
White with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Collins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White gets caught flat footed, as Collins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
White managing to control the position.
White looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White pulls Collins in close to prevent any damage.
White is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
White managing to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
White scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Collins dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Collins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins fails to land the takedown.
Walter White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Misha Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
Collins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Collins with a nice head shot there.
Collins advances position into side control!
White is trying to escape the position but Collins is controlling the position.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White regains half guard.
Misha Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White is staying active underneath Collins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands strikes from half guard.
White wants to control but Collins is keeping busy.
Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White is in trouble now - Collins has advanced to mount!
Collins tries to control but White wriggling away.
Collins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. White looks a forlorn figure.
Collins scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish White?
White working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White gets back to half guard.
White is positioning himself well to prevent Collins advancing to mount.
White is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Collins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
White trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White is trying to maintain the position but Collins is very close to passing his half guard.
Misha Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Collins wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Misha Collins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Collins, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misha Collins!
Misha Collins decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russell Tyrone Jones (ranked 58 p4p, 10 weight class) and Kalervo Kaunismieli (ranked 109 p4p, 17 weight class). Tyrone Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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36
185 lbs
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46
192 lbs
51 - 23 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Tyrone Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 23 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kalervo Kaunismieli!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Kaunismieli's front leg with a kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Tyrone Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyrone Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaunismieli manages to avoid it.
Tyrone Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight right.
Tyrone Jones slips under a jab.
Tyrone Jones slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Russell Tyrone Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyrone Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Kaunismieli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a left hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range nicely.
Tyrone Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kaunismieli is out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
Kaunismieli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyrone Jones thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Kaunismieli connects with an inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones scores with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
A nice side step and Kaunismieli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaunismieli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot that sends Tyrone Jones's belly button to the back.
Tyrone Jones checks a low kick from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tyrone Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaunismieli's calf.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaunismieli.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaunismieli thows a body kick. Tyrone Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyrone Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli misses with a low kick.
Tyrone Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kaunismieli sprawls and moves away.
Tyrone Jones tests Kaunismieli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kaunismieli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyrone Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tyrone Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tyrone Jones throws a body punch but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyrone Jones. Kaunismieli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones jabs Kaunismieli right on the nose. Kaunismieli blinks but takes it well.
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaunismieli. Tyrone Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyrone Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tyrone Jones lands a body shot.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli 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.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaunismieli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Kaunismieli misses.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Tyrone Jones strikes.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Tyrone Jones backing away here, and Kaunismieli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tyrone Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kaunismieli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaunismieli avoids the body shot from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
Kaunismieli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tyrone Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaunismieli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones moves out of range as Kaunismieli strikes.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tyrone Jones misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli feints a counter leg kick.
Kaunismieli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyrone Jones on the side of the head.
Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
A big right from Kaunismieli misses.
An inside leg kick from Tyrone Jones misses.
Kaunismieli flicks out a counter leg kick but Tyrone Jones steps away.
Kaunismieli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyrone Jones cracks Kaunismieli with a good jab.
Tyrone Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kaunismieli. That's going to slow Tyrone Jones down.
Tyrone Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaunismieli was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a nice looking combination but Kaunismieli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones misses the shot to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the side of Kaunismieli's head but Kaunismieli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab. Kaunismieli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild combination.
Kaunismieli throws a body kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones lands with a cross.
A big left from Tyrone Jones misses.
Kaunismieli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaunismieli moves away from the strike by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli works Tyrone Jones's body with a nice hook.
Kaunismieli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Tyrone Jones misses.
Kaunismieli throws a counter combo.
Tyrone Jones missing with a left hand there. Kaunismieli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaunismieli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaunismieli throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tyrone Jones cracks Kaunismieli with a good jab.
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kaunismieli feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tyrone Jones's calf.
Tyrone Jones misses with a straight left.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaunismieli misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Tyrone Jones misses the target.
Tyrone Jones throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Tyrone Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaunismieli can do to turn this around?
Tyrone Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones misses with a body shot.
Kaunismieli throws out a counter right but Tyrone Jones avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Kaunismieli as he connects with a hook.
Tyrone Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaunismieli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyrone Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaunismieli defends well and Tyrone Jones ends up having to push Kaunismieli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyrone Jones looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
Kaunismieli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kaunismieli shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tyrone Jones eats them both and turns towards Kaunismieli to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kaunismieli tries to land a leg kick but Tyrone Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Tyrone Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaunismieli's sensitive parts.
Tyrone Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaunismieli quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones is keen to just control but Kaunismieli is a slippery customer.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the pace.
Tyrone Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Kaunismieli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tyrone Jones is pushing down on Kaunismieli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kaunismieli is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyrone Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tyrone Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaunismieli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Kaunismieli is keeping him busy.
Tyrone Jones seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tyrone Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Kaunismieli is defending well.
Tyrone Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaunismieli defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones drops an elbow to the side of Kaunismieli's head.
Tyrone Jones wants to take a breather but Kaunismieli is having none of it.
Tyrone Jones slips a nice elbow through Kaunismieli's hands, connecting with Kaunismieli's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tyrone Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Tyrone Jones controlling the action here.
Tyrone Jones tries to pass to full mount but Kaunismieli defends it.
Tyrone Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Kaunismieli is keeping him busy.
Kaunismieli works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaunismieli has control of Tyrone Jones's left arm, preventing Tyrone Jones from doing any damage.
Kaunismieli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tyrone Jones is fighting to break Kaunismieli's control of his arms but Kaunismieli is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kaunismieli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tyrone Jones loads up on a big right hand but Kaunismieli slips the punch.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrone Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyrone Jones jabs Kaunismieli right on the nose. Kaunismieli blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Tyrone Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kaunismieli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Jones throws the left hand but Kaunismieli avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tyrone Jones under the eye.
A big right from Tyrone Jones misses.
Tyrone Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kaunismieli slips a straight right by Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli lands with a nice body punch.
Kaunismieli throws a wild body kick that Tyrone Jones sees coming a mile off.
A clash of legs there as Kaunismieli blocks the low kick.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyrone Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tyrone Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones looks to throw the jab but Kaunismieli is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaunismieli feints and then cracks Tyrone Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyrone Jones down.
Tyrone Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyrone Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kaunismieli momentarily.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaunismieli.
Russell Tyrone Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli misses with a looping left.
Tyrone Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaunismieli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyrone Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Tyrone Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaunismieli ducks under a wild hook from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaunismieli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tyrone Jones walks into a straight right hand from Kaunismieli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Tyrone Jones avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kaunismieli catches Tyrone Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyrone Jones connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Tyrone Jones slips the punch.
Kaunismieli throws a nice head kick!
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tyrone Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kaunismieli as he jumps to the side.
Kaunismieli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kaunismieli. Tyrone Jones shrugs it off though.
That kick from Tyrone Jones tenderised Kaunismieli's leg. Kaunismieli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kaunismieli lands a leg kick that knocks Tyrone Jones off balance momentarily.
Kaunismieli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tyrone Jones checks a low kick from Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyrone Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A shot to the liver by Tyrone Jones. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaunismieli lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyrone Jones manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli punishes Tyrone Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaunismieli scores with a leg kick.
Tyrone Jones misses with a double jab.
Tyrone Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kaunismieli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tyrone Jones somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russell Tyrone Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaunismieli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tyrone Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice cross by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli swings for the body but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Kaunismieli tenderised Tyrone Jones's leg. Tyrone Jones is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Tyrone Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kaunismieli has time to react.
Tyrone Jones moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook to the body. Kaunismieli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaunismieli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaunismieli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tyrone Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaunismieli is just out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a hook but Tyrone Jones avoids it easily.
Kaunismieli throws a wild body kick that Tyrone Jones sees coming a mile off.
Tyrone Jones tried to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyrone Jones.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Tyrone Jones tenderised Kaunismieli's leg. Kaunismieli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tyrone Jones throws a lazy right hand but Kaunismieli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaunismieli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones is out of range.
Tyrone Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaunismieli counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kalervo Kaunismieli just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Tyrone Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tyrone Jones tries to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli moves his leg out of the way.
Tyrone Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones takes a swing at Kaunismieli's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab.
Kaunismieli ducks right into an uppercut from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones throws a hook but Kaunismieli blocks it.
Nice shot by Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones feints and as Kaunismieli raises his hands in defense, Tyrone Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaunismieli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaunismieli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaunismieli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyrone Jones is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones wants to control from the top but Kaunismieli keeps moving.
Tyrone Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Russell Tyrone Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaunismieli can't do much from the bottom here.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position but Kaunismieli is working away.
Tyrone Jones moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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.
Tyrone Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaunismieli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tyrone Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tyrone Jones throws a strike aimed at the side of Kaunismieli's head but Kaunismieli avoids it well.
Tyrone Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kaunismieli taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position but Kaunismieli is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kaunismieli's face as Tyrone Jones controls the position.
Tyrone Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaunismieli keeps working.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Kaunismieli takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut lands for Tyrone Jones. That snapped Kaunismieli's head back.
Tyrone Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyrone Jones scores with a body shot.
Tyrone Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaunismieli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyrone Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaunismieli lands a jab to the head.
Tyrone Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaunismieli lunges at Tyrone Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tyrone Jones's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Tyrone Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaunismieli was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyrone Jones.
Kaunismieli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Tyrone Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyrone Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrone Jones swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Tyrone Jones walks into a left hand.
Kaunismieli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyrone Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaunismieli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kaunismieli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tyrone Jones moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli cracks Tyrone Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli thuds a left hand into Tyrone Jones's body.
Good shot there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyrone Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaunismieli misses with a wild body shot.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Russell Tyrone Jones 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!
Kaunismieli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tyrone Jones on the side of the head.
Kaunismieli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kaunismieli throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
Kaunismieli throws out a powerful jab.
Nice sprawl there from Kaunismieli as Tyrone Jones shoots in.
Kaunismieli walks into a left hand.
Kaunismieli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tyrone Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kaunismieli being controlled here, momentarily.
Kaunismieli keeping moving, preventing Tyrone Jones from controlling successfully.
Tyrone Jones advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Kaunismieli's face as Tyrone Jones controls the position.
Check out the look on Tyrone Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tyrone Jones is working Kaunismieli over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tyrone Jones taking a breather here.
Kaunismieli is not content to let Tyrone Jones control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyrone Jones tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The strikes coming from Tyrone Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Kaunismieli is keeping him busy.
Tyrone Jones taking a breather here.
Tyrone Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaunismieli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tyrone Jones creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kaunismieli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrone Jones wants to control for a moment but Kaunismieli uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Tyrone Jones 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.
Tyrone Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kaunismieli won't allow Tyrone Jones to pass to mount.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Kaunismieli is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kaunismieli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyrone Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyrone Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaunismieli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalervo Kaunismieli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaunismieli throws a lazy right hand but Tyrone Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Tyrone Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kaunismieli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyrone Jones slips a straight right by Kaunismieli.
Tyrone Jones scores with a hook.
Tyrone Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaunismieli throws the left hand but Tyrone Jones avoids the punch easily.
Kaunismieli lands an overhand right.
Tyrone Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyrone Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaunismieli off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrone Jones lands with an overhand left.
Kaunismieli throws a leg kick but Tyrone Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tyrone Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaunismieli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaunismieli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kaunismieli walks into a stiff left hand from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with an overhand left.
Tyrone Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Kaunismieli coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Tyrone Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyrone Jones 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 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Tyrone Jones!
Russell Tyrone Jones retains his middleweight title!
Russell Tyrone Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Warror (ranked 29 p4p, 4 weight class) and Benson Whyte (ranked 47 p4p, 6 weight class). Whyte is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bob Marley - Jammin. Benson Whyte has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Warror!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Benson Whyte!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte moves out of range of the body kick.
Whyte feints a counter leg kick.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warror looks to land a combination but Whyte avoids it well.
Warror swinging wildly here.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Whyte raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Warror dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Whyte. That did some damage!
A jab from Warror misses.
Whyte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Whyte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Warror was looking to counter with a kick there.
Warror with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Warror can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Warror finds it's target.
Warror throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warror cracks Whyte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whyte takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Warror looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Warror lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Warror throws a low kick but it's checked well by Whyte.
Whyte feints a counter leg kick.
Whyte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warror.
Warror scores with a jab.
Whyte misses with a leg kick.
Warror scores with a jab to the body.
Warror lands a front kick.
Warror scores with the left hand. Whyte knows he should have avoided that one.
Warror throws a low kick but Whyte moves out of range easily.
Warror throws a low kick, looking for Whyte's leg but Whyte calmly moves out of range.
Whyte shapes to counter with a head kick.
Warror scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Warror moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWhyte.
Warror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whyte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Whyte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whyte's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warror wants to land a leg kick but Whyte is out of range.
Warror works Whyte's body with a nice hook.
Warror misses with a kick to the body
and Whyte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warror scores with a spinning back kick!
Good exchange - Warror coming out on top.
Whyte steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Warror. That one must have hurt.
Warror lands a head kick!
A good leg kick by Warror.
Whyte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warror misses with a straight left.
Whyte flicks out a counter leg kick but Warror steps away.
Warror's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whyte under the eye.
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Whyte staying out of range there.
Warror's corner calls for a 1-2. Warror obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whyte blocks the body kick.
A big left from Whyte misses.
Warror fires out a quick counter leg kick but Whyte just manages to avoid it.
Whyte misses with a kick to the body.
Warror cracks Whyte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Warror connects with an inside leg kick.
Whyte misses with a looping left.
Warror feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Whyte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whyte misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Warror feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Warror is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Warror.
Whyte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warror throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whyte.
Warror appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Warror blocks the leg kick.
Warror throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whyte looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
Whyte misses with an uppercut
and Warror makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Warror takes a jab right on the kisser.
Warror checks a leg kick.
Warror tests Whyte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warror throws a low kick but Whyte moves out of range easily.
Whyte throws out a counter right but Warror avoids it with no problem.
Whyte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warror counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Warror lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paul Warror is winning the standup battle so far.
Whyte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warror doesn't seem bothered though.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Warror takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Warror's corner calls for a 1-2. Warror obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Warror scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Warror lands with a cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Warror.
Whyte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Whyte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warror. That did some damage!
Warror throws out a powerful jab.
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whyte's sensitive parts.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Whyte might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Warror has got the better of the exchanges.
Warror thuds his right hand into Whyte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Warror.
Whyte blocks a leg kick.
Warror connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Whyte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warror.
A thudding body kick lands there by Warror!
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whyte manages to avoid it.
Whyte flicks out a counter leg kick but Warror steps away.
Warror jabs Whyte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whyte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warror comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Warror looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warror lands with a cross.
Whyte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warror lands a right hook to the body.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in 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!
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warror throws a low kick, looking for Whyte's leg but Whyte calmly moves out of range.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whyte manages to avoid it.
Whyte lands with a shot to the body.
Warror lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Warror throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Whyte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Whyte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Warror lands a nice looking body kick.
Warror throws the left hand but Whyte avoids the punch easily.
Warror connects with a right hand. Whyte shakes it off.
Warror is looking to chop away at Whyte's legs.
Warror lunges at Whyte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Whyte's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Whyte crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Warror - the referee stops the clock and Whyte gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Warror. Whyte manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from Warror.
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whyte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Warror misses with a hook to the body
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whyte throws a shot to the body.
Whyte just misses with a punch to the body.
Warror quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Warror fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Whyte checks it well.
Warror slips under a jab from Whyte.
Whyte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whyte has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Warror.
Warror thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Whyte if he has to take too many more of those.
Whyte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick by Whyte misses
and Warror counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warror lands a nice hook to Whyte's body. Whyte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whyte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Warror is looking to slow Whyte down with leg kicks.
Whyte connects with a leg kick. Warror looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Whyte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Warror - that will leave a mark!
Whyte walks forward, straight into a front kick from Warror.
Whyte scores with a head kick.
Warror throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Whyte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warror.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Warror throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warror thumps Whyte with a low kick.
Warror scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Warror finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Whyte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whyte moves out of range of the body kick from Warror.
Whyte walks into a straight right hand from Warror.
Whyte scores with a jab. Warror acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Warror is looking to slow Whyte down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror throws a push kick but Whyte slaps the foot to one side.
Warror uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whyte has time to react.
Whyte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Warror lands a leg kick that knocks Whyte off balance momentarily.
Warror is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whyte can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte avoids the body shot from Warror.
A right-left combo lands from Warror.
Warror moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Warror throws a lazy right hand but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whyte connects with a body shot that sends Warror's belly button to the back.
Warror throws a leg kick
and Whyte finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warror is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whyte.
Warror takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Whack! Whyte lands a heavy head kick that drops Warror. The ref tackles Whyte to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Warror was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte is the new welterweight champion!
Benson Whyte tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 3 p4p, 1 weight class) and Just Whymer (ranked 60 p4p, 10 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Kassim Magufuli I V has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kassim Magufuli I V seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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216 lbs
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27
209 lbs
18 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Just Whymer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whymer loads up on a big right hand but Magufuli I V slips the punch.
Whymer scores with a push kick.
Whymer misses with a head kick.
Magufuli I V has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Whymer.
Magufuli I V gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magufuli I V throws a hook but Whymer blocks it.
Whymer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Magufuli I V is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whymer.
Nice shot by Whymer.
Magufuli I V has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Whymer.
Whymer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Magufuli I V misses the target.
Magufuli I V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whymer throws a push kick but Magufuli I V slaps the foot to one side.
Whymer lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Whymer.
Whymer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magufuli I V finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Whymer tries to land a body kick
enabling Magufuli I V to counter with a crisp jab.
Whymer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Magufuli I V. That one must have hurt.
Whymer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magufuli I V.
Whymer scores with a decent looking hook.
Just Whymer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whymer misses with a head kick.
Whymer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Magufuli I V drops his hands momentarily and Whymer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magufuli I V takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magufuli I V throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whymer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magufuli I V bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magufuli I V throws a right hand that misses
and Whymer counters with an outside leg kick.
A cross from Whymer lands.
Whymer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whymer throws a series of punches but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Whymer.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Whymer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whymer throws the kick towards the body but Magufuli I V avoids it.
Whymer misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magufuli I V throws out the jab.
Whymer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Magufuli I V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magufuli I V missing with a left hand there. Whymer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magufuli I V defending well as Whymer loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Whymer.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whymer.
An inside leg kick lands from Whymer.
Crunch! Whymer slams his shin into Magufuli I V's torso.
Magufuli I V wants to clinch up but Whymer keeps it at a distance.
Whymer throws a push kick but Magufuli I V slaps the foot to one side.
That kick from Whymer tenderised Magufuli I V's leg. Magufuli I V is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magufuli I V. That's going to slow Whymer down.
Whymer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whymer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magufuli I V. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer throws a low kick but Magufuli I V moves out of range easily.
Magufuli I V lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Magufuli I V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whymer throws a wild body kick that Magufuli I V sees coming a mile off.
Magufuli I V walks into a straight right hand from Whymer.
Whymer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magufuli I V.
Whymer throws a push kick but Magufuli I V slaps the foot to one side.
Magufuli I V throwing a counter right hand but Whymer manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Whymer. That snapped Magufuli I V's head back.
Whymer throws a shot from downtown. Magufuli I V moves away and avoids it.
Whymer misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whymer, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Just Whymer dominated that round.
That's time! Magufuli I V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Whymer misses the shot to the body.
Whymer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magufuli I V fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Whymer on the side of the head.
Whymer connects with a body shot.
Magufuli I V will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Whymer takes a swing at Magufuli I V's ribcage but misses.
Magufuli I V is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick from Whymer misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a low kick, right behind Whymer 's knee.
Magufuli I V throws a hook but Whymer blocks it.
Whymer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V slips under a jab.
Magufuli I V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whymer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magufuli I V has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magufuli I V avoids the head kick by Whymer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Whymer.
Whymer just misses with a punch to the body.
Whymer lands with a good body shot.
Whymer throws a looping overhand right but Magufuli I V ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Whymer misses
and Magufuli I V counters with a left to the body.
Whymer misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Magufuli I V tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Just Whymer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magufuli I V takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magufuli I V rushes Whymer and presses him up against the cage.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by Magufuli I V.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whymer.
Magufuli I V has a couple of punches blocked by Whymer.
Magufuli I V softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magufuli I V swings wildly with an uppercut but Whymer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V slowing the pace effectively.
Whymer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magufuli I V is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Whymer is keeping busy.
Whymer misses with some punches.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whymer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whymer struggles to land a body shot inside as Magufuli I V controls his hands.
Magufuli I V lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whymer blocks a body shot from Magufuli I V.
Whymer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whymer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whymer blocks a body shot from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V blocks a body shot from Whymer.
A head punch on the inside from Magufuli I V fails to land.
Magufuli I V misses with a punch to the body.
Whymer lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magufuli I V tries a body shot but Whymer blocks it.
A short left from Whymer.
Whymer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whymer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Whymer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Whymer tried to score with a low kick but Magufuli I V checks it.
Magufuli I V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy body kick from Magufuli I V
and Whymer counters with a straight right hand.
Whymer throws a right and a left that Magufuli I V avoids nicely.
Magufuli I V is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magufuli I V misses with a jab to the body
letting Whymer counter with a right hand.
Whymer staying out of range there.
Whymer lands a glancing blow to the side of Magufuli I V's head.
Magufuli I V is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magufuli I V.
Whymer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whymer throws out a loose jab but Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magufuli I V was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whymer connects with a leg kick. Magufuli I V looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Whymer lands with a kick to the temple. Magufuli I V shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Whymer misses with an uppercut. Magufuli I V saw that one coming.
Magufuli I V looks to land a combination but Whymer avoids it well.
Whymer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Magufuli I V has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whymer finds it's way round the side to connect with Magufuli I V's head.
Magufuli I V just misses with a punch to the body.
Whymer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whymer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Whymer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Just Whymer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Magufuli I V!
Magufuli I V looks for the body kick but Whymer saw that one coming.
Magufuli I V takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Whymer throws a nice looking combination but Magufuli I V bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magufuli I V appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Whymer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magufuli I V takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whymer pushes Magufuli I V away with a front kick.
Magufuli I V moves out of range as Whymer throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Whymer delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magufuli I V tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whymer was well out of range. Poor timing from Magufuli I V.
Whymer misses with a low kick.
Magufuli I V sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whymer throws the left hand but Magufuli I V avoids the punch easily.
Whymer swats away the attempt to clinch by Magufuli I V.
Whymer scores with a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Whymer - that will leave a mark!
Nice straight punches there by Magufuli I V. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magufuli I V.
Whymer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magufuli I V takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magufuli I V wants to clinch up but Whymer keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V blocks a head kick by Whymer.
Whymer misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Magufuli I V counters with a quick kick to the body but Whymer blocks it.
Magufuli I V throws the kick towards the body but Whymer avoids it.
Magufuli I V lands with a good body shot.
Magufuli I V ducks right into an uppercut from Whymer.
Whymer connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Whymer!
Magufuli I V on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Whymer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magufuli I V's calf.
Good exchange - Whymer coming out on top.
Whymer lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whymer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magufuli I V's sensitive parts.
Whymer digs a good hook to Magufuli I V's body.
Whymer misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whymer.
Magufuli I V waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whymer.
Whymer misses with a straight left.
Magufuli I V throws a big counter combination but Whymer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Whymer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Whymer.
Whymer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magufuli I V.
A quick step to the side and Magufuli I V tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magufuli I V lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slow jab from Magufuli I V misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Whymer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magufuli I V scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whymer misses with a body kick.
Magufuli I V is looking to counter punch.
Whymer throws a series of punches but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whymer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whymer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magufuli I V lands an uppercut.
Magufuli I V blocks a body shot from Whymer.
Whymer tries a body shot but Magufuli I V blocks it.
Nice body punch from Magufuli I V - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V is leaning against Whymer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Just Whymer really dominated that round.
That's time! Magufuli I V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Whymer.
Jab from Whymer.
Whymer throws a hook but Magufuli I V avoids it easily.
Magufuli I V punishes Whymer's body with a nice straight punch.
Magufuli I V has taken the fight to the clinch.
Magufuli I V working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magufuli I V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magufuli I V lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whymer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magufuli I V.
Whymer misses with some punches.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V cracks Whymer with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whymer.
Magufuli I V's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Magufuli I V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whymer.
Whymer throws a punch but it's blocked by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V pressing his opponent against the cage.
Whymer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magufuli I V breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whymer throws the kick towards the body but Magufuli I V avoids it.
Magufuli I V fires out a quick counter leg kick but Whymer just manages to avoid it.
Whymer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magufuli I V takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Whymer missing with a left hand there. Magufuli I V was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Whymer.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whymer.
Magufuli I V walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Whymer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whymer looks to throw the jab but Magufuli I V is out of range.
It looked like Magufuli I V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magufuli I V misses with a looping right.
Whymer keeps the fight on the outside.
Magufuli I V takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Magufuli I V throws a jab when Whymer was well out of range.
Whymer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whymer.
Magufuli I V takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Whymer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whymer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Whymer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magufuli I V scores with a kick to the midsection.
Whymer throws a jab when Magufuli I V was well out of range.
Whymer throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Magufuli I V to counter with a crisp jab.
Whymer keeps the fight on the outside.
Whymer lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whymer tries to land a body kick
and Magufuli I V counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Whymer takes a swing at Magufuli I V's ribcage but misses.
Whymer looks to score with a jab to the body but Magufuli I V is just out of range.
A jab from Whymer finds it's way through Magufuli I V's defenses.
Magufuli I V takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Whymer tries to land a front kick but Magufuli I V steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whymer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whymer ducks under a wild hook from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V looks to land a right hand but Whymer moved out of range.
Whymer is looking to slow Magufuli I V down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Just Whymer dominated that fourth 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!
Whymer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Whymer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magufuli I V stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magufuli I V scores with a punch to the head.
Magufuli I V moves out of range of the body kick from Whymer.
Magufuli I V rushes Whymer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Magufuli I V lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whymer misses with a punch to the body.
Whymer misses with the head strike.
Whymer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Whymer fails to land.
Magufuli I V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Magufuli I V working aggressively here.
Whymer has Magufuli I V pressed against the cage, preventing Magufuli I V from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Magufuli I V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whymer's elbow.
Magufuli I V misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V misses with some punches.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magufuli I V wants to stall.
Good body shot from Whymer.
Magufuli I V misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V lands a nice uppercut.
Magufuli I V misses with the head strike.
Magufuli I V throws a punch but it's blocked by Whymer.
Whymer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magufuli I V wants to break free but Whymer has control.
Magufuli I V scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V tries to throw a body punch but Whymer avoids it by throwing Magufuli I V back against the cage.
Magufuli I V content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Magufuli I V blocking some punches.
Magufuli I V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whymer's elbow.
Magufuli I V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whymer's elbow.
Magufuli I V looking to slow down the pace here.
Magufuli I V pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whymer misses with a kick to the body.
Whymer's corner calls for a 1-2. Whymer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whymer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Magufuli I V thinks about countering with a body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Whymer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magufuli I V blocks a leg kick.
And Magufuli I V counters with a quick kick to the body but Whymer blocks it.
Whymer tried to score with a low kick but Magufuli I V checks it.
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whymer feints a counter leg kick.
Kassim Magufuli I V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V misses with a head kick.
Magufuli I V avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magufuli I V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Magufuli I V connects with a nice looking jab.
Magufuli I V fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whymer manages to avoid it.
Whymer throws a leg kick which misses Magufuli I V's front leg but catches the back leg as Magufuli I V tries to avoid it.
Magufuli I V walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut.
Whymer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magufuli I V at a distance.
Magufuli I V pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magufuli I V moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whymer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Just Whymer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Magufuli I V is predictable there
letting Whymer counter with a right hand.
Magufuli I V takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Magufuli I V wants to clinch.
Whymer steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Whymer works Magufuli I V's body with a nice hook.
Whymer looks to land a left hand but Magufuli I V moved out of range nicely.
Whymer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Just Whymer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Whymer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Just Whymer!
Just Whymer is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Just Whymer 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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