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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julian Gniewek (ranked 1476 p4p, 157 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 1301 p4p, 136 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julian Gniewek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ithamar 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.
Ithamar looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ithamar has his takedown stuffed
and Gniewek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ithamar looks for a takedown but Gniewek sprawls well.
Gniewek scoring well with a low kick there.
Ithamar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gniewek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ithamar shoots in but no luck this time.
Julian Gniewek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Gniewek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gniewek scores with a push kick.
Gniewek moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gniewek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ithamar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gniewek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Gniewek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gniewek lands a left hand.
Gniewek landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Gniewek.
Ithamar is rocked!
Gniewek struggles to land a body shot inside as Ithamar controls his hands.
Ithamar is still on wobbly legs! Can Gniewek finish him?
Gniewek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gniewek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ithamar backwards.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Ithamar blocks it.
Gniewek lands a right hand.
Gniewek misses with a knee strike.
Ithamar seems to have recovered his senses.
Gniewek connects with a knee to the head.
Gniewek tries a knee to the head but Ithamar blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ithamar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gniewek counters with a good, hard body kick but Ithamar shrugs it off.
Gniewek listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Julian Gniewek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ithamar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gniewek rattles Ithamar with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ithamar tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Gniewek dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ithamar stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julian Gniewek!
Our winner, Julian Gniewek, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conour McNugget (ranked 1686 p4p, 187 weight class) and Kemen Etxeberria (ranked 1661 p4p, 183 weight class). Etxeberria has chosen The Basque National Anthem as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Conour McNugget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kemen Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Etxeberria throws a jab when McNugget was well out of range.
Etxeberria throws a big shot that misses.
Etxeberria throws a nice looking combination but McNugget bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Etxeberria staying out of range there.
Etxeberria punishes McNugget's body with a nice straight punch.
McNugget walks into a left hand.
McNugget loads up on a big right hand but Etxeberria slips the punch.
McNugget throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As McNugget backs off Etxeberria throws a huge counter combo but McNugget manages to avoid it all.
McNugget falls off balance throwing a combination
and Etxeberria counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McNugget takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Etxeberria ducks under a wild hook from McNugget.
McNugget throws a sloppy head kick and Etxeberria moves out of range easily.
Etxeberria misses with a wild body shot.
McNugget misses with a head kick.
Etxeberria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNugget.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Etxeberria throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Etxeberria.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etxeberria throws a right hand that McNugget ducks under and follows up with a left that McNugget also avoids with ease.
McNugget is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McNugget tries to bum rush Etxeberria with a series of wild strikes but Etxeberria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McNugget throws a looping overhand right but Etxeberria ducks down to avoid it.
Etxeberria lands a nice shot to the body.
McNugget with a jab.
Etxeberria lands a jab to the nose.
Etxeberria jabs at McNugget's body.
A jab from McNugget misses.
McNugget slips a jab and a cross from Etxeberria.
McNugget throws a quick inside leg kick.
McNugget scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNugget looks to score with a jab to the body but Etxeberria is just out of range.
McNugget walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Etxeberria slips a straight right by McNugget.
A swing and a miss from Etxeberria.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Etxeberria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNugget throws a lazy right hand but Etxeberria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from McNugget.
McNugget throws a leg kick that is checked
and Etxeberria counters with a straight right hand.
McNugget moves out of range of the strikes.
McNugget paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McNugget lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Etxeberria backs up against the cage.
McNugget lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Etxeberria cracks a nice hook into McNugget's ribs.
Etxeberria connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McNugget throws a lazy right hand but Etxeberria sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Etxeberria swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Etxeberria scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McNugget throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNugget takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Etxeberria loads up on a big right hand but McNugget slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Etxeberria jabs McNugget to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McNugget misses with the combination.
Etxeberria stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A cross from Etxeberria lands.
McNugget bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McNugget throws a nice looking combination but Etxeberria bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Etxeberria takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A jab lands there for McNugget.
McNugget fails to land with a series of punches.
McNugget uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Etxeberria.
Etxeberria lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick by McNugget misses
enabling Etxeberria to counter with a crisp jab.
Etxeberria lands a nice hook to McNugget's body. McNugget takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McNugget misses with a wild body shot.
Etxeberria cracks McNugget with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from McNugget finds it's target.
Etxeberria ducks under a wild hook from McNugget.
Etxeberria lands a lovely overhand right.
McNugget checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like McNugget was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McNugget thows a left - swing and a miss!
Etxeberria fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McNugget looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Etxeberria is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McNugget had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice jab there from Etxeberria.
Etxeberria takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Etxeberria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNugget.
Etxeberria unleashes a big counter combination but McNugget bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McNugget throws a body shot but no joy.
McNugget lands a jab to the nose.
McNugget paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Etxeberria drops McNugget with a beautiful combination! McNugget stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Etxeberria is looking for the KO!
McNugget is rocked!
It looks like Conour McNugget has been cut.
McNugget paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh McNugget is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McNugget misses with a hook
and Etxeberria counters with a big right hand! Oh McNugget is in trouble here! Etxeberria follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemen Etxeberria!
In his post fight interview, Kemen Etxeberria started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Conour McNugget was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nomor Gai (ranked 2409 p4p, 253 weight class) and Oscar Larraza (ranked 2984 p4p, 316 weight class). Gai's entrance music is Alice Cooper No More Mr. Nice Guy. A fine choice. Oscar Larraza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
22 - 10 - 0 |
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157 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nomor Gai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Larraza!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Larraza misses.
Larraza loads up on a big right hand but Gai slips the punch.
Larraza throws a sloppy head kick and Gai moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Gai misses its target.
Gai digs a good body shot into Larraza's ribs.
Gai scores with a sloppy right hand. Larraza should have avoided that one.
Larraza lands a nice shot that snaps Gai's head back.
Gai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Larraza throws a shot from downtown. Gai moves away and avoids it.
Larraza misses with an uppercut. Gai saw that one coming.
Gai moves out of range as Larraza strikes.
Gai connects with a leg kick. Larraza looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gai moves away from the strike by Larraza.
A punch combination from Larraza misses.
Larraza throws a right hand that Gai ducks under and follows up with a left that Gai also avoids with ease.
Larraza throws a lazy right hand but Gai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Larraza throws a shot from downtown. Gai moves away and avoids it.
Gai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larraza at a distance.
Larraza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gai lands with a cross.
Larraza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larraza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gai lands a leg kick that knocks Larraza off balance momentarily.
Gai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Larraza throws a low kick but Gai avoids it.
Gai throws a quick counter kick to the body but Larraza avoids it.
We've been informed that Larraza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gai duly obliges.
Gai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Larraza throws a right hand that misses
and Gai counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gai walks into a jab.
Larraza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larraza misses with a hook. Gai ducked under it nicely.
Larraza throws a jab but it's blocked by Gai.
Larraza throws a right hand that misses
and Gai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oscar Larraza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larraza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larraza lands a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Gai.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gai, as that shot connected.
Gai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gai lands a right hook to the body.
Larraza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larraza missing with a left hand there. Gai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larraza misses with a kick to the body
and Gai counters with a straight right hand.
Gai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Larraza is rocked!
Larraza cracks Gai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Larraza is still on wobbly legs! Can Gai finish him?
Gai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larraza's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gai!
Larraza looks winded!
Gai drops Larraza with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gai follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nomor Gai!
Nomor Gai made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Next Fight Gap Turner Please, Respect Him As A Fighter. But He Need A Challenge And Im The Man For Him, He On 4 Fight Win Streak And Close To A Title Shot. Take On Former World Champ Me Vs You 5 Round Main Event '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ret Ired (ranked 2158 p4p, 239 weight class) and Sebastian Halstenberg (ranked 2499 p4p, 276 weight class). Halstenberg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bring Me The Horizon - Can You Feel My Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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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
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ret Ired!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Halstenberg!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halstenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Halstenberg misses with a two punch combination.
Halstenberg avoids the head kick by Ired.
Ired connects with a solid leg kick.
Halstenberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Halstenberg misses.
Ired looking to score a takedown here. Halstenberg is defending well but Ired drives through and ends up in Halstenberg's guard.
Ired sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ired throws a strike but Halstenberg rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ired is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ired keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Halstenberg's head.
Ired working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ired with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ired with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ired throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Halstenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ired trying to control the position from guard on top but Halstenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ired's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ired's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ired sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halstenberg's guard.
Ired looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ired 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.
Ired is keen to just control but Halstenberg is a slippery customer.
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.
Ired decides to return to a standing position.
Halstenberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sebastian Halstenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halstenberg lands a left and a right that send Ired crashing to the mat, dazed. Halstenberg thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Ret Ired has been cut.
A jab from Halstenberg finds it's way through Ired's defenses.
Halstenberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ired closes the distance and clinches.
Ired has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Halstenberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Halstenberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ired is trying to trip Halstenberg. He has hold of a leg but Halstenberg is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ired persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ired stands up and waves to Halstenberg to follow him.
Halstenberg looks to land a combination but Ired avoids it well.
Ired closes the distance and clinches.
Ired turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Halstenberg being controlled for a moment.
Halstenberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ired. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halstenberg dodges the ground and pound from Ired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ired is looking to take a break and control but Halstenberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ired has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Halstenberg!
Halstenberg blocking the ground and pound.
Ired looking to ground and pound but Halstenberg is blocking nicely.
Ired is landing with some decent strikes but Halstenberg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Sebastian Halstenberg has been cut.
Ired lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ired punching from mount but Halstenberg doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Halstenberg's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ired throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Halstenberg is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ired tries to control but Halstenberg wriggling away.
Ired sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halstenberg is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ired lands a couple of good shots and Halstenberg has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Halstenberg staying busy and making it hard for Ired to control.
Ired lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ret Ired dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Halstenberg tries to keep at a distance but Ired has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ired.
Halstenberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Halstenberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halstenberg lands a right hook to the body.
Halstenberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halstenberg throws a shot from downtown. Ired moves away and avoids it.
Ired seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ired dodges the punch combination from Halstenberg.
Halstenberg scores with a three punch combo!
Halstenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ired moves into the clinch.
Halstenberg working hard to break the clinch.
Halstenberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Ired has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Halstenberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ired looking for a takedown.
Ired just leaning against Halstenberg, taking a breather.
Halstenberg tries to break the clinch but Ired is controlling the position.
Ired has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halstenberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Halstenberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ired's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halstenberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Ired.
Ired clinches.
Halstenberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ired has him pressed against the cage.
Ired keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Halstenberg's efforts to push away.
Halstenberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ired gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Halstenberg regains guard.
Halstenberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ired is pushing down on Halstenberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halstenberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Ired has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ired trying to control the action but Halstenberg is working from the bottom.
Halstenberg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ired throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ret Ired overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ired wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halstenberg keeps working.
Ired working Halstenberg over with strikes.
Ired scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Halstenberg is staying active underneath Ired, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ired not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ired not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ired thows a huge punch but Halstenberg dodges it nicely.
Ired thows a huge punch but Halstenberg dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ired lands a nice short elbow.
Ired content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ired working over Halstenberg with some ground and pound. Halstenberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Halstenberg tries to kick Ired off but Ired keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Halstenberg is staying active underneath Ired, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ired is nestled in close to Halstenberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Ired there.
Ired is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halstenberg can do to turn this around?
Halstenberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ired thows a huge punch but Halstenberg dodges it nicely.
Ired trying to pass the guard but Halstenberg defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Halstenberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ired not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ired seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halstenberg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halstenberg pushes Ired off looking to stand but Ired dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ired wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halstenberg keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ired fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ret Ired dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ired drops Halstenberg with a beautiful combination! Halstenberg stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ired is looking for the KO!
That has opened up Sebastian Halstenberg's cut even more.
Sebastian Halstenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halstenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ired manages to avoid it.
Ired lands a big right hook! Halstenberg looks hurt but is still standing! Ired lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Halstenberg falls down and Ired dives in with a huge hammer fist! Halstenberg's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Ired runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ret Ired!
Ret Ired took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Loki Aoki (ranked 2047 p4p, 228 weight class) and Victor Tellegio (ranked 1156 p4p, 149 weight class). Aoki comes into the arena with KAANCEPTS blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Loki Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Tellegio!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tellegio is looking to chop away at Aoki's legs.
Tellegio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tellegio lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Tellegio cracks Aoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tellegio throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Aoki misses the jab.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tellegio.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Tellegio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tellegio is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks.
Tellegio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tellegio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tellegio swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tellegio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tellegio dodges the punch combination from Aoki.
Tellegio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tellegio scores with a leg kick.
Tellegio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aoki.
Tellegio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aoki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Aoki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tellegio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tellegio lands an overhand right.
A combination from Tellegio does no damage.
Tellegio thuds his shin into the meat of Aoki's side.
Victor Tellegio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tellegio connects with a leg kick. Aoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellegio.
Tellegio jabs Aoki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Tellegio throws a lazy head kick
and Aoki counters with a left and a right that stings Tellegio.
Aoki throws a front kick aimed at Tellegio's knee but Tellegio avoids it well.
Aoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tellegio finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Aoki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tellegio blocks a jab.
Tellegio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tellegio slips a jab and a cross from Aoki.
Tellegio thows a body kick. Aoki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Aoki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tellegio. Tellegio obviously looking to wear him down.
Tellegio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tellegio throws a combination. Aoki tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aoki misses with an uppercut.
Aoki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tellegio counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tellegio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aoki throws a leg kick but Tellegio moved away.
Good standup being displayed there by Tellegio as he connects with a hook.
Crunch! Tellegio slams his shin into Aoki's torso.
Tellegio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tellegio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tellegio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tellegio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tellegio misses the body punch
and Aoki counters with a stiff right hand.
Tellegio connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tellegio throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aoki throws a head kick but Tellegio moves out of range.
Aoki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A clash of legs there as Aoki blocks the low kick.
Tellegio cracks a nice hook into Aoki's ribs.
Aoki tries a head kick but it misses.
Tellegio throws a jab when Aoki was well out of range.
Tellegio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tellegio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aoki is out of range and Tellegio settles back down.
Aoki throws a lazy uppercut
and Tellegio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tellegio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aoki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Tellegio moves out of range easily.
Tellegio walks into a left hand.
Aoki throws a head kick but Tellegio moves out of range.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Tellegio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tellegio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tellegio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aoki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tellegio misses with a low kick.
Tellegio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aoki on the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tellegio, right into the meat.
Tellegio throws a hook but Aoki avoids it easily.
Victor Tellegio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tellegio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tellegio blocks a head kick by Aoki.
Tellegio lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellegio looks to throw the jab but Aoki is out of range.
Tellegio lands with a kick to the temple. Aoki shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aoki avoids the body shot from Tellegio.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
Tellegio misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki lands with an overhand left.
Tellegio lands with a nice body kick.
Aoki misses with a kick to the body
and Tellegio counters with a nice uppercut.
Tellegio explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aoki misses with a wild combination.
Tellegio connects with a leg kick. Aoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tellegio misses with a double jab
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Tellegio ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Tellegio is trying to counter with his kicks.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Tellegio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Aoki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aoki misses with a few strikes there.
Loki Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellegio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tellegio lands a glancing blow to the side of Aoki's head.
Tellegio connects with a leg kick. Aoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tellegio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aoki scores with a punch to the head.
Tellegio scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Aoki. Those never looked like landing.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tellegio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tellegio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tellegio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aoki works over Tellegio's head and body with a nice combination.
Tellegio connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tellegio.
Tellegio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aoki looks for the body kick but Tellegio saw that one coming.
Tellegio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Aoki will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tellegio lands with a cross.
Tellegio misses with a low kick.
Tellegio throws a hook to the side of Aoki's head but Aoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
Tellegio moves away from the strike by Aoki.
Tellegio follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Aoki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tellegio lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Tellegio.
A jab from Tellegio does it's job there.
Aoki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Tellegio moves out of range of the body kick from Aoki.
Tellegio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tellegio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tellegio thumps Aoki with a low kick.
Aoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tellegio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Tellegio misses.
Aoki misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Aoki.
Tellegio looks to land a combination. Aoki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tellegio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Tellegio looks to move away, Aoki throws a big counter combo but Tellegio just gets out of the way.
Tellegio throws out a leg kick but Aoki moves out of range and Tellegio only half commits.
Aoki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tellegio lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tellegio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tellegio takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tellegio thuds his right hand into Aoki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tellegio misses with a hook to the body
and Aoki counters with a three punch combo that has Tellegio backing up. Tellegio nods at Aoki to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Tellegio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tellegio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tellegio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tellegio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aoki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Victor Tellegio has been cut.
Tellegio moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Aoki throws a leg kick
and Tellegio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Tellegio.
Aoki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Aoki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tellegio throws a push kick but Aoki slaps the foot to one side.
Tellegio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tellegio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Tellegio scores with a nice head shot.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tellegio cracks a nice hook into Aoki's ribs.
Tellegio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Tellegio lands with an overhand left.
Tellegio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aoki throws a wild body kick that Tellegio sees coming a mile off.
Tellegio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tellegio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tellegio uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aoki has time to react.
Aoki slips under a jab.
Tellegio is looking to slow Aoki down with leg kicks.
Aoki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tellegio works Aoki's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick and Tellegio moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tellegio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tellegio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tellegio 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 Aoki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aoki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tellegio tried to score with a low kick but Aoki checks it.
Tellegio just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAoki.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tellegio.
Tellegio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Tellegio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tellegio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aoki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tellegio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aoki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tellegio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aoki.
Tellegio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aoki's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tellegio thuds his shin into the meat of Aoki's side.
Aoki with a nice cross.
Aoki throws a sloppy head kick
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tellegio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aoki throws a head kick that misses.
Tellegio flicks out a counter leg kick but Aoki steps away.
Aoki looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aoki 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.
Victor Tellegio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aoki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tellegio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Tellegio.
Tellegio scores with a punch to the head.
Tellegio connects with a right hand. Aoki shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aoki tries to bum rush Tellegio with a series of wild strikes but Tellegio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tellegio flicks out a counter leg kick but Aoki steps away.
Tellegio 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.
Aoki throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a head kick.
A big right from Aoki misses.
Tellegio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tellegio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aoki throws out a loose jab but Tellegio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aoki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tellegio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tellegio throws the kick towards the body but Aoki avoids it.
Good leg kick by Tellegio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tellegio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aoki. Aoki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tellegio.
Tellegio scores with a push kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tellegio is looking to land body kicks.
Tellegio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loki Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tellegio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aoki has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Tellegio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tellegio 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Tellegio!
Victor Tellegio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 1184 p4p, 172 weight class) and Alejandro Scott (ranked 2733 p4p, 346 weight class). Scott has chosen Alejandro - Lady Gaga as his entrance music. Alejandro Scott is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 34 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alejandro Scott!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Scott. That snapped Dux's head back.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Dux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Scott works the jab nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dux.
Dux misses with a series of wild punches.
Dux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dux counters with a one-two to the body.
Scott blocks a head kick by Dux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dux fails to land with a series of punches.
Dux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux throws a right hand that misses
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Dux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Dux misses
and Scott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott throws a hook but Dux avoids it easily.
Scott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scott finds it's way round the side to connect with Dux's head.
Dux scores with a one two! Scott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scott eats them both and turns towards Dux to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Scott avoids the body shot from Dux.
Dux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scott.
A little feinted left hand from Dux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scott lands a nice hook to Dux's body. Dux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dux scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dux finds it's way round the side to connect with Scott's head.
Donk. Scott catches Dux right on the button with a cross.
Scott shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Scott showed some decent athleticism there.
Scott trying to control the action but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Dux is not content to let Scott control the position.
Dux is defending against the submission attempts here by Scott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Scott is trying for a kimura here. Dux looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Scott wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alejandro Scott!
Alejandro Scott made sure to mention his sponsor, Groove Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 4179 p4p, 138 weight class) and Jack Bullet (ranked 1320 p4p, 49 weight class). Crane comes to the cage accompanied by Love Inc!-Broken Bones!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Bullet!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Ichabod Crane has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bullet.
Bullet digs a good hook to Crane's body.
Crane with a poor takedown
and Bullet counters with a crisp right that sends Crane to the canvas! Bullet follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Bullet!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fury (ranked 329 p4p, 47 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 577 p4p, 80 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Fury!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fury.
Zuma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Zuma.
Zuma stuns Fury with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fury doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zuma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zuma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zuma scores with a hook.
Zuma scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Zuma misses.
Zuma closes the distance and clinches.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Fury has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuma is trying to trip Fury. He has hold of a leg but Fury is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zuma persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma preventing the sweep.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Fury is retaining full guard.
Fury wants to sweep here but Zuma controlling him for the moment.
Zuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Fury is keeping the position.
Zuma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zuma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zuma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zuma trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zuma looking to pass the guard.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fury keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Fury is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zuma passes into half guard.
Zuma is pressing down on Fury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fury is holding on for now.
Fury trying to hold on to Zuma's head to control him but Zuma postures up.
Fury wants to improve his position but Zuma is controlling well.
Fury controlling the position for now.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fury keeps working.
Zuma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fury doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zuma.
Fury is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura but Fury is defending well.
Fury is refusing to be controlled, as Zuma sits in half guard.
Fury tries to roll over but Zuma keeps him under control.
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Fury defends it.
Fury pushes Zuma off looking to stand but Zuma dives back in and keeps control.
Zuma wants to pass to mount but Fury is defending the position.
Zuma is working for a kimura but Fury is defending it quite comfortably.
Zuma wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zuma content to control rather than advance.
Zuma prevents Fury from improving his position.
Zuma is keen to just control but Fury is a slippery customer.
Zuma is looking for a kimura but Fury is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zuma to get the leverage.
Zuma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fury defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury wants to control but Zuma is keeping busy.
Fury works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zuma fails with the takedown.
Fury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zuma.
Zuma tries to clinch there but Fury circles away.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Zuma.
Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fury misses the jab.
Zuma tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab from Zuma.
Zuma avoids the head kick by Fury.
A punch lands to the side of Zuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zuma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zuma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Fury's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury avoids the body shot from Zuma.
Fury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zuma. Zuma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zuma shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zuma was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zuma tries for a kimura but Fury is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma tries for a kimura but Fury is defending well.
Zuma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fury struggling a bit here.
Zuma tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zuma has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zuma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zuma looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zuma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fury has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fury is trying to get back to half guard.
Zuma wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
Fury is looking to reverse the position.
Zuma is trying to get an arm triangle but Fury is defending well.
Zuma trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma swings around for an armbar but Fury sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zuma's guard.
Fury has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zuma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zuma wants to sweep here but Fury controlling him for the moment.
Zuma being controlled here, momentarily.
Zuma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fury manages to get himself to full guard.
Zuma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma controlling from the top position.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fury looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma looking to pass the guard.
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Monte Zuma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuma lands a glancing blow to the side of Fury's head.
A jab lands there for Fury.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Zuma saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zuma checks a leg kick.
Zuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
Fury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Fury.
Fury connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zuma avoids a kick to the body.
Zuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma scores with a hook to the body. Fury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fury cracks the inside of Zuma's front leg.
Zuma digs a good body shot into Fury's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuma has Fury up against the cage in a clinch.
Zuma blocks an elbow strike from Fury.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zuma lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Zuma.
Zuma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zuma blocks an elbow strike from Fury.
Fury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zuma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zuma has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fury regains guard immediately.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Fury is retaining full guard.
Fury trying to control the position here.
Zuma won't allow Fury to get back to his feet.
Zuma trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Fury can't keep his opponent in guard - Zuma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fury wants to get back to his feet but Zuma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zuma trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fury manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Zuma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fury is one step ahead there.
Zuma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zuma is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Zuma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zuma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fury sees it coming and defends easily.
Zuma prevents Fury from improving his position.
Zuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Fury is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zuma is just content to waste time from the top position. Fury takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zuma. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fury is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fury holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zuma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zuma tries to clinch up but Fury circles away and keeps his distance.
Fury looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Fury misses the target.
Fury misses with a hook. Zuma ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Zuma - just one landing.
Zuma throws a jab but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zuma. Zuma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fury thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zuma thuds a left hand into Fury's body.
Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuma.
Fury looks to throw the jab but Zuma is out of range.
Zuma looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fury is looking to score with low kicks.
Zuma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fury rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zuma loads up on a big right hand but Fury slips the punch.
Zuma connects with a nice looking jab.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fury throws a jab when Zuma was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Zuma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Zuma saw that one coming.
Fury throws a body punch but Zuma moves out of range.
Zuma scores with a jab to the body.
Fury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zuma has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
Zuma tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fury smiles and moves away.
Fury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuma.
Zuma misses with a wild body shot.
Zuma lands with a hook. Fury tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zuma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fury at a distance.
Zuma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Monte Zuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zuma moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
Zuma punishes Fury's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Fury is just out of range.
Zuma digs a good hook to Fury's body.
Zuma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fury at a distance.
Zuma digs a good body shot into Fury's ribs.
Zuma closes the distance and clinches up with Fury, looking for a takedown. Zuma pushes Fury against the cage but Fury circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Fury misses its intended target.
Zuma swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Zuma throws a hook but Fury blocks it.
Zuma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zuma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nick Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
Fury connects with a leg kick. Zuma looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zuma doesn't manage to clinch there - Fury circles away.
Nice body punch from Fury.
A head kick misses from Fury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury cracks the inside of Zuma's front leg.
Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zuma.
Zuma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fury's waist but Fury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zuma off to one side.
Zuma avoids the body shot from Fury.
Zuma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
Zuma blocks a jab.
Zuma swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Fury throws a hook but Zuma blocks it.
Zuma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fury has time to react.
Fury lands a head kick. Zuma smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zuma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nick Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
Zuma misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fury.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zuma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zuma darts in and clinches Fury up against the cage.
Zuma turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fury bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Monte Zuma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fury gets caught flat footed, as Zuma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zuma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zuma prevents a body shot from Fury.
Zuma misses with the head strike.
Zuma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fury is pressed up against the cage. Zuma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fury down to the mat. Fury avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Zuma saw that one coming.
Zuma swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Fury throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fury takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma feints and as Fury raises his hands in defense, Zuma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fury is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zuma is controlling him.
Zuma trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zuma postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fury is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zuma, into his guard.
Zuma is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zuma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fury stays in close to Zuma's body and controls the position.
Zuma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zuma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nick Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monte Zuma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fury looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zuma pulls Fury in to control the position.
Zuma lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fury wants to sweep here but Zuma controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Zuma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fury looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fury being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zuma being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zuma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zuma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fury sprawls well initially but Zuma persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zuma is looking to advance position but Fury won't allow it.
Zuma controlling the pace.
Fury actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zuma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monte Zuma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zuma 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Monte Zuma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Carl Black (ranked 811 p4p, 96 weight class) and Dredman Zeus (ranked 440 p4p, 56 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Carl Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dredman Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus cracks Carl Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zeus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carl Black.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zeus.
Nice uppercut there from Zeus.
Zeus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zeus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zeus lands a right hook to the body.
Zeus misses with an uppercut. Carl Black saw that one coming.
Carl Black misses with a body punch
and Zeus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dredman Zeus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carl Black.
Carl Black throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zeus throws a body punch but Carl Black moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Carl Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zeus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carl Black.
Carl Black tries to clinch up.
Carl Black closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Zeus.
Zeus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carl Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zeus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeus tries to throw a body punch but Carl Black avoids it by throwing Zeus back against the cage.
Zeus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carl Black's elbow.
Zeus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zeus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carl Black's elbow.
A short right from Carl Black on the inside.
Zeus tries to work over Carl Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zeus struggles to land a body shot inside as Carl Black controls his hands.
Carl Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zeus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zeus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zeus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carl Black looking to throw knees to the head but Zeus is blocking nicely.
Carl Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black crunches a lovely knee into Zeus's ribcage.
Carl Black scores with a shot to the side of Zeus's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zeus struggles to land a body shot inside as Carl Black controls his hands.
Zeus tries to throw a body punch but Carl Black avoids it by throwing Zeus back against the cage.
Carl Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zeus backwards.
Zeus misses with a punch on the inside.
Zeus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carl Black's elbow.
Carl Black misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Carl Black - that landed with a thud.
Zeus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Zeus.
A short right from Zeus.
Zeus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
Zeus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carl Black.
Carl Black definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carl Black connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zeus's face.
Zeus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zeus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
Carl Black putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zeus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carl Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zeus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zeus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carl Black gets through Zeus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carl Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Carl Black.
Zeus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carl Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Carl Black.
A short right from Carl Black.
Carl Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zeus misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carl Black lands with a light punch inside.
Zeus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
Zeus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black has a couple of punches blocked by Zeus.
Zeus can't find room to land a body shot as Carl Black controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zeus.
Carl Black scores with a hook to the body.
Zeus tries to stall but Carl Black uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zeus has a couple of punches blocked by Carl Black.
Zeus prevents a body shot from Carl Black.
Carl Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zeus backwards.
Zeus scores with a shoulder strike.
Carl Black blocks an uppercut.
Carl Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zeus.
Carl Black tries to throw a body punch but Zeus avoids it by throwing Carl Black back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carl Black blocks an uppercut.
Carl Black lands a right hand.
Carl Black blocks a body shot from Zeus.
Carl Black blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dredman Zeus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carl Black takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zeus throws a hook but Carl Black blocks it.
Carl Black wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zeus moves away from the strike by Carl Black.
Zeus 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.
Carl Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Zeus.
Zeus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zeus misses with a hook
letting Carl Black counter with a right hand.
Zeus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carl Black slips under a jab.
Zeus lands with a cross.
A big right from Zeus misses.
Carl Black scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zeus throws a poor cross that misses
and Carl Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Carl Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus misses with a combination
letting Carl Black counter with a right hand.
Carl Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zeus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carl Black misses with a looping right.
Zeus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carl Black tries to work over Zeus's front leg with a kick but Zeus checks it.
It seemed like Zeus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zeus jabs Carl Black right on the nose. Carl Black blinks but takes it well.
Carl Black tries to land a front kick but Zeus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A swing and a miss from Zeus.
Carl Black wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carl Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zeus.
Zeus throws an overhand right that lands on Carl Black's shoulder, as Carl Black tries to avoid the shot.
Zeus misses with a straight right.
Carl Black slips under a jab from Zeus.
Carl Black is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zeus.
Carl Black with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black closes the distance and clinches.
Zeus tries to throw a body punch but Carl Black avoids it by throwing Zeus back against the cage.
Zeus misses with a punch on the inside.
Carl Black throws a head punch that misses.
Carl Black prevents a body shot from Zeus.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zeus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carl Black misses with a knee to the head.
Zeus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zeus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carl Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zeus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeus throws a punch but it's blocked by Carl Black.
Carl Black tries to land a knee to the head but Zeus blocks with his arms.
Zeus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zeus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zeus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black.
Zeus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zeus.
Carl Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carl Black blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carl Black.
Zeus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carl Black's elbow.
Zeus misses with a punch on the inside.
Zeus tries to pull guard but Carl Black forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Carl Black misses with the head strike.
Carl Black blocking some punches.
Carl Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zeus working aggressively here.
Zeus tries a body shot but Carl Black blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black blocking some punches.
Carl Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zeus blocks it with crossed arms.
Zeus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carl Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zeus is defending well for now.
Zeus misses with some punches.
Zeus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zeus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carl Black misses with the head strike.
Carl Black tries to throw a body punch but Zeus avoids it by throwing Carl Black back against the cage.
Carl Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zeus backwards.
Carl Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zeus digs a right hand underneath Carl Black's ribcage. Carl Black let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zeus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carl Black's elbow.
Zeus lands with a right to the head.
Carl Black misses with a body punch.
Carl Black misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Jimmy Carl Black will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carl Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zeus misses with a hook
and Carl Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zeus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carl Black at a distance.
Zeus throws a big shot that misses.
Carl Black seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Carl Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zeus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zeus misses the shot to the body.
Zeus swinging wildly here.
Zeus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zeus misses the jab.
Zeus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zeus misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carl Black avoids the body shot from Zeus.
Carl Black throws a jab when Zeus was well out of range.
Carl Black misses with a body kick.
Zeus looks to land a right hand but Carl Black moved out of range.
Carl Black tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zeus manages to circle out of the way.
Carl Black ducks under a wild hook from Zeus.
Carl Black throws a leg kick but Zeus moved away.
Zeus misses with a straight left.
Zeus keeps the fight on the outside.
Carl Black takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zeus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Carl Black. That one must have hurt.
Carl Black tests Zeus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carl Black throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zeus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carl Black moves away from the strike by Zeus.
It looked like Carl Black wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carl Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dredman Zeus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeus loads up on a big right hand but Carl Black slips the punch.
Zeus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carl Black counters with a body kick.
Zeus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Carl Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zeus.
Carl Black tries to counter by clinching up but Zeus breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Zeus.
Nice body punch from Zeus.
Good standup being displayed there by Carl Black as he connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zeus. Carl Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zeus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Zeus does no damage.
Zeus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carl Black moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black blocks an uppercut.
Zeus misses with the head strike.
Carl Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zeus swings wildly with an uppercut but Carl Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carl Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Zeus.
Carl Black prevents the takedown attempt.
Carl Black tries a knee to the head but Zeus blocks it.
Zeus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zeus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carl Black blocks a body shot from Zeus.
Carl Black misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zeus.
Zeus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carl Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zeus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carl Black backwards.
Zeus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zeus tries a body shot but Carl Black blocks it.
Carl Black tries to land a knee to the head but Zeus blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carl Black.
Zeus tries to work over Carl Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Zeus.
Carl Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zeus 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!
Carl Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zeus is defending well for now.
Zeus misses with a punch to the body.
Carl Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Zeus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zeus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carl Black tries to throw a body punch but Zeus avoids it by throwing Carl Black back against the cage.
Zeus lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dredman Zeus just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zeus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zeus swats away the attempt to clinch by Carl Black.
Zeus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zeus misses with a few strikes there.
Zeus throws a body punch but Carl Black moves out of range.
Zeus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zeus loads up on a big right hand but Carl Black slips the punch.
Carl Black appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zeus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carl Black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Zeus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus moves out of range as Carl Black strikes.
Carl Black misses with a looping left.
Zeus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carl Black is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zeus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus throws a shot to the body.
Zeus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carl Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zeus misses with a left hand
and Carl Black counters with a stiff right hand.
Carl Black on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zeus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carl Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeus.
Nice defenses there by Carl Black.
Carl Black scores with a spinning back kick!
Zeus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zeus checks a low kick from Carl Black.
Carl Black jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carl Black slips under a jab.
Carl Black fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zeus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carl Black is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black blocks a jab.
Zeus misses with an uppercut
and Carl Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carl Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zeus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Zeus misses.
Zeus swinging wildly here.
Carl Black is looking to counter punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carl Black.
Zeus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zeus avoids the body shot from Carl Black.
A nice side step and Zeus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice jab there from Carl Black.
Carl Black darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zeus is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeus missing with a left hand there. Carl Black was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zeus is still on wobbly legs! Can Carl Black finish him?
Zeus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zeus seems to have recovered his senses.
Carl Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Carl Black staying out of range there.
Zeus misses with a right hand
and Carl Black moves into the clinch.
Carl Black is working Zeus over against the cage.
Carl Black tries a body shot but Zeus blocks it.
Carl Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carl Black tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zeus has a couple of punches blocked by Carl Black.
A short right from Carl Black.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zeus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zeus misses with a punch to the body.
Carl Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Zeus tries a body shot but Carl Black blocks it.
Carl Black tries to throw a body punch but Zeus avoids it by throwing Carl Black back against the cage.
Carl Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carl Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Zeus controls his hands.
Carl Black unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zeus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zeus tries to throw a body punch but Carl Black avoids it by throwing Zeus back against the cage.
Zeus blocks a body shot from Carl Black.
Jimmy Carl Black has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carl Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zeus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carl Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carl Black creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zeus swings wildly with an uppercut but Carl Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Carl Black had his way with Dredman Zeus in that round.
That's time! Carl Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carl Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carl Black swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carl Black tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zeus counters with a series of strikes. Carl Black will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carl Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zeus lands a nice looking body shot.
Carl Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Carl Black avoids the body shot from Zeus.
Carl Black bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Zeus does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carl Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Carl Black lands with a shot to the body.
Carl Black uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zeus.
Zeus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carl Black throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zeus swings for the body but Carl Black moves out of range.
Zeus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carl Black moves away.
Nice defenses there by Carl Black.
Carl Black moves into the clinch successfully.
Zeus pushes Carl Black back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carl Black putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zeus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zeus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Carl Black blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zeus fails to land.
Zeus misses with a body punch.
Zeus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zeus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carl Black misses with a punch on the inside.
Carl Black tries to throw a body punch but Zeus avoids it by throwing Carl Black back against the cage.
Zeus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeus lands a left hand.
Carl Black lands a nice knee to the body.
Carl Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carl Black lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carl Black.
Carl Black landing knees to the body.
Zeus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Carl Black.
Zeus misses with a body punch.
Carl Black lands with a right to the head.
A knee to the head by Carl Black.
Carl Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carl Black is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zeus is defending well for now.
Carl Black tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zeus lands with a light punch inside.
Zeus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zeus blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carl Black using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Carl Black misses with the head strike.
Carl Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zeus struggles to land a body shot inside as Carl Black controls his hands.
Zeus has a couple of punches blocked by Carl Black.
Carl Black scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Carl Black.
Carl Black lands with a light punch inside.
Zeus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carl Black's elbow.
Zeus tries to throw a body punch but Carl Black avoids it by throwing Zeus back against the cage.
Zeus tries to throw a body punch but Carl Black avoids it by throwing Zeus back against the cage.
Zeus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Zeus.
Carl Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zeus backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zeus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carl Black lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeus misses with some punches.
Carl Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zeus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zeus misses with a body punch.
Carl Black lands a left hand.
Carl Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zeus.
Nice body punch from Zeus.
Zeus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeus blocks an uppercut.
Carl Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zeus blocks an uppercut.
Zeus throws a punch but it's blocked by Carl Black.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Carl Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carl Black has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Jimmy Carl Black retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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