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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gomu Gomu (ranked 1181 p4p, 30 weight class) and Vladimir Impaler (ranked 603 p4p, 27 weight class). Gomu Gomu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomu Gomu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Impaler!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Impaler throws a hook to the side of Gomu's head but Gomu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gomu 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.
Gomu misses the shot to the body.
Impaler swings for the body but Gomu moves out of range.
Gomu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Impaler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Impaler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomu is looking to counter punch.
Impaler digs a good hook to Gomu's body.
Impaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impaler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gomu's head.
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Impaler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Vladimir Impaler has been cut.
Gomu throws a hook but Impaler blocks it.
Gomu misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Impaler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impaler throws a body punch but Gomu moves out of range.
Impaler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomu manages to avoid it.
It looked like Gomu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Impaler.
Gomu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Impaler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Impaler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gomu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Impaler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gomu.
Impaler throws a poor cross that misses
and Gomu counters with a nice right hand that sends Impaler toppling to the canvas! Impaler scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gomu finish him?!
Impaler is rocked!
Impaler throws a body punch but Gomu moves out of range.
Impaler is still on wobbly legs! Can Gomu finish him?
Impaler checks a leg kick nicely.
Impaler seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Impaler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomu manages to avoid it.
Gomu misses with a left hand
and Impaler counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Impaler misses
and Gomu counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gomu Gomu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gomu Gomu thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 726 p4p, 92 weight class) and Maxim Jericho (ranked 625 p4p, 78 weight class). Asai comes to the cage accompanied by Kaze Ni Nare. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Maxim Jericho!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jericho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Asai . That one must have hurt.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Jericho lands.
Jericho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Asai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho tries a head kick but it misses.
Jericho moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jericho throws a shot from downtown. Asai moves away and avoids it.
Jericho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jericho's knee momentarily.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Asai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jericho doesn't seem bothered though.
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Jericho moves out of range as Asai throws a body kick.
Jericho lunges at Asai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asai 's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai throws a jab when Jericho was well out of range.
Jericho misses with a looping right.
Jericho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asai tried to counter with a leg kick but Jericho avoided it.
Jericho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asai looks to land a right hand but Jericho moved out of range.
Asai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jericho blocks a leg kick.
Jericho loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai slips a straight right by Jericho.
Asai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jericho just manages to avoid it.
Jericho lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maxim Jericho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Asai misses.
Asai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jericho scores with a jab.
Asai scores with a decent looking hook.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Asai walks into a stiff left hand from Jericho.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asai momentarily.
Asai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jericho's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai misses with a hook.
Jericho scores with a jab to the head.
Asai defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Asai slips a straight right by Jericho.
Asai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Jericho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jericho misses the jab.
Asai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jericho defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai misses the jab.
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jericho lands with an uppercut that bounces Asai off the cage and back into range.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai avoids the head kick by Jericho.
Jericho scores with the left hand. Asai knows he should have avoided that one.
Jericho swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jericho. Asai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Jericho moves out of range easily.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Jericho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai misses with an uppercut. Jericho saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jericho! But no joy.
Jericho lands a lovely overhand right.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Jericho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jericho lands with a nice body punch.
Jericho keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jericho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jericho is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jericho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai throws a leg kick which misses Jericho's front leg but catches the back leg as Jericho tries to avoid it.
Jericho connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jericho misses with a looping left.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho lands a head kick. Asai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Asai slips a jab and a cross from Jericho.
Asai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jericho takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai .
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Asai blocks a jab.
Jericho staying out of range there.
Asai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jericho's calf.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Asai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asai misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho throws a hook but Asai blocks it.
Jericho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Asai throws a shot from downtown. Jericho moves away and avoids it.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Jericho dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
Asai slips a jab from Jericho.
Asai is looking for a counter combo.
Jericho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asai 's head.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Jericho lands a nice looking body shot.
Asai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asai slips a jab from Jericho.
Asai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Jericho misses.
Jericho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jericho lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho slips under a jab.
Jericho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Maxim Jericho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jericho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jericho thinking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jericho in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice cross by Asai .
Asai lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jericho works Asai 's body with a nice hook.
A big left from Asai misses.
It seemed like Jericho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jericho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho throws a series of punches but Asai moves out of range.
Asai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jericho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asai .
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Jericho looks to land a right hand but Asai moved out of range.
Asai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai is looking to slow Jericho down with leg kicks.
Jericho looks to land a left hand but Asai moved out of range nicely.
Asai jabs Jericho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asai lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jericho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Jericho finds it's target.
Jericho has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Asai .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asai lands a body shot.
Asai thumps Jericho with a low kick.
Jericho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Asai lands a head shot.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Jericho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Jericho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asai was well out of range. Poor timing from Jericho.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Jericho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asai throws a hook but Jericho blocks it.
Jericho misses with a left hand
and Asai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jericho.
Jericho lands a really nice looking cross but Asai seems unphased.
Asai defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A cross from Asai lands.
Asai throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Asai defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Jericho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Jericho jabs Asai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asai throws a head kick but Jericho moves out of range.
Asai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick misses from Asai .
Jericho throws a sloppy head kick and Asai moves out of range easily.
Jericho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good work by Jericho as he checks the leg kick.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
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!
Jericho lands with a right hand.
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jericho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jericho takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Jericho is out of range.
Jericho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai slips under a jab from Jericho.
Jericho thuds his right hand into Asai 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Asai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asai ducks under a wild hook from Jericho.
Asai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jericho misses with an uppercut. Asai saw that one coming.
It looked like Asai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jericho.
A swing and a miss from Jericho.
Asai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai .
Asai throws a jab but it's blocked by Jericho.
Asai moves out of range of the strikes.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Asai jabs at Jericho's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxim Jericho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Asai connects with a high kick.
Jericho checks a low kick from Asai .
Jericho throws a right hand that misses
and Asai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Jericho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Jericho.
Jericho scores with a hook.
Asai jabs Jericho right on the nose. Jericho blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Jericho.
A bone on bone clash there as Jericho blocks the leg kick.
Jericho raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jericho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jericho just misses with a punch to the body.
Jericho throws a jab when Asai was well out of range.
Asai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jericho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Jericho avoids the head kick by Asai .
A jab from Asai misses.
Asai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jericho throws a looping overhand right but Asai ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Asai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Jericho is out of range.
Asai ducks right into an uppercut from Jericho.
Asai swings for the body but Jericho moves out of range.
Jericho misses with an uppercut.
Asai is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Jericho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Asai doesn't seem phased though.
Asai throws a hook to the side of Jericho's head but Jericho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jericho looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Asai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jericho is able to avoid easily.
Jericho digs a good hook to Asai 's body.
Jericho defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Asai moves out of range as Jericho strikes.
Jericho misses with a straight left.
Jericho stuns Asai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Asai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jericho throws a fast counter high kick but Asai manages to duck under it in time.
Jericho throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Asai counters with a nice uppercut.
Jericho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jericho throws a lazy right hand but Asai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jericho throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jericho.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Jericho scores with a punch to the head.
Jericho swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jericho misses with a head kick.
Jericho lands a right hook to the body.
Asai throws a leg kick but Jericho checks it.
Asai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jericho.
Jericho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jericho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Asai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Jericho lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jericho throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
Asai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jericho connects with the punch.
Jericho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Asai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jericho misses with a straight right.
Jericho throws a body punch but Asai moves out of range.
Jericho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asai .
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jericho swings widly with a right hand
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Asai - just one landing.
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jericho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.
Jericho 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!
Asai throws a wild body kick that Jericho sees coming a mile off.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
Asai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jericho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asai .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai defending well as Jericho loads up on a big left hand.
Asai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jericho missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jericho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Jericho misses the target.
Jericho lands a jab to the nose.
Asai misses with a straight left.
Asai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jericho.
Asai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jericho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Jericho.
A jab from Asai misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jericho clobbers Asai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Jericho.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Asai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jericho takes a step back to recover.
Jericho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A cross from Jericho lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Jericho.
Well Jericho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taine Raharuhi (ranked 236 p4p, 29 weight class) and Mark Boma (ranked 530 p4p, 67 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taine Raharuhi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Boma!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharuhi scores with a decent looking hook.
A clash of legs there as Boma blocks the low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Raharuhi there.
Boma clinches up with Raharuhi and pushes him back against the cage.
Raharuhi working hard to break the clinch.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Raharuhi.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Boma avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Raharuhi.
A left hand lands to the body for Boma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Boma.
Raharuhi tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi is working Boma over against the cage.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Boma.
Raharuhi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Raharuhi pushes Boma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Raharuhi tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Boma'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!
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Boma's ribcage. Boma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raharuhi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi leaning against his opponent.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Boma blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
Good body shot from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
Boma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Raharuhi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Raharuhi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Boma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Boma avoids the damage to the body.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Boma.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.
Boma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Raharuhi trying to land knees to the body.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma blocks a body shot from Raharuhi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Boma will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boma gets a clinch.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharuhi presses Boma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
Boma gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Raharuhi controls his hands.
Raharuhi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boma in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi breaks the clinch.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that Boma semi-blocks.
Raharuhi misses the jab.
Boma needs to keep his hands up - Raharuhi had a free shot at his head there.
Raharuhi gets tackled into the cage by Boma. Boma maintains the clinch.
Boma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharuhi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Boma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boma presses Raharuhi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Boma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raharuhi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Boma.
Boma throws a punch but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Raharuhi.
Boma lands a shot to the body.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Raharuhi lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is leaning against Boma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raharuhi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Boma.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi.
Mark Boma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not.
Raharuhi working aggressively here.
Raharuhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi taking a breather.
Boma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raharuhi.
Raharuhi with a knee to the head.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma gets through Raharuhi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Boma.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
A short left from Boma.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Boma's head.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma managing to block the knees to the body from Raharuhi.
A head punch on the inside from Raharuhi fails to land.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Boma.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Boma's head.
Boma misses with some punches.
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 Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Boma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raharuhi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Boma sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharuhi throws an overhand right that lands on Boma's shoulder, as Boma tries to avoid the shot.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
Raharuhi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Boma.
A swing and a miss from Boma.
Boma misses with a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to score with low kicks.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boma is out of range.
Raharuhi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi 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 Boma has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boma and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Raharuhi sets himself, and Boma steps forward looking for the clinch! Raharuhi avoids it this time.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Boma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Boma moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Boma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharuhi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raharuhi sizes up Boma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taine Raharuhi is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a hook
and Raharuhi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
A little jabbing left from Boma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boma.
Boma misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Boma.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Boma moves out of range easily.
Boma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boma lands a body shot.
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!
Boma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raharuhi, pushing him back against the cage.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the head but Boma blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharuhi.
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma lands a left hand.
Boma lands with a short shot to the head.
Boma working aggressively here.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Boma lands with a light punch inside.
Boma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Boma misses with some punches.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Raharuhi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boma blocking some punches.
Boma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Raharuhi lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with a body punch.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boma.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boma lands a right hand.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
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!
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma tries a body shot but Raharuhi blocks it.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Boma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boma working aggressively here.
Raharuhi blocks an uppercut.
Boma works on Raharuhi's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Boma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franky Page (ranked 424 p4p, 58 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 599 p4p, 87 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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204 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page with a poor takedown
and Sidious counters with a nice uppercut.
Page is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sidious sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sidious! But no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Page has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Page throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sidious appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Page fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sidious looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Page.
Sidious throws a sloppy head kick and Page moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sidious works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sidious tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sidious misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franky Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sidious throws an elbow but misses.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Sidious.
Sidious lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Sidious.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sidious presses Page against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Page is breathing heavily.
Page misses with the head strike.
Page looking for a takedown.
Sidious cracks Page with a nice body shot.
Sidious throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pages head.
Sidious misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Sidious.
We've been informed that Sidious 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.
Sidious blocks a body shot from Page.
Sidious lands a left hand that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Sidious lands a body shot in the clinch.
Page takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Sidious prevents a body shot from Page.
Sidious lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sidious softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sidious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Page can't get the takedown.
Sidious lands an elbow just above Page 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sidious tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sidious tries to work over Page's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious lands a shot to the body.
Sidious escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Sidious fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Sidious.
Page throws out a loose jab but Sidious uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sidious lands a big head kick that sends Page tumbling to the mat! Sidious takes a step backwards and waves Page back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Page is rocked!
Franky Page's cut is getting worse.
Page fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Page is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sidious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page seems to have got his legs back now.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sidious sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Page tries to clinch up.
Sidious throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sidious misses with a body shot.
Page tries to counter with a takedown but Sidious is quick to defend against it.
Darth Sidious is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sidious connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page loads up on a big right hand but Sidious slips the punch.
Page darts in and clinches Sidious up against the cage.
Sidious throws an elbow but it misses.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sidious is defending well.
Page misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page has hold of one of Sidious's legs. Sidious is fighting the takedown attempt but Page gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Page will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sidious utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Page working some strikes from top position.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page with a flurry of punches that miss.
Page throwing strikes from guard but Sidious blocks nicely.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Sidious is retaining full guard.
Sidious preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Sidious dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Page moves in looking to clinch but Sidious pushes him off.
Page with a jab.
Darth Sidious seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. Sidious does a little dance to reset his feet.
Page lands a glancing blow to the side of Sidious's head.
Page feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sidiouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Page throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sidious counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Page will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Page lands a jab to the head.
Sidious lands a left and a right that send Page crashing to the mat, dazed. Sidious thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Page with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidious drops Page with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Page looks back up at him and smiles so Sidious waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Franky Page's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Sidious has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sidious takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sidious uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
Sidious takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sidious throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Page stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sidious throws a low kick but Page avoids it.
Sidious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sidious tries to score with a low kick but Page moves his leg out of the way.
Page fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sidious keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Page throws a poor cross that misses
and Sidious counters with a nice right hand that sends Page toppling to the canvas! Page scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sidious finish him?!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sidious just misses with a punch to the body.
Sidious misses with an uppercut.
Page switches off momentarily and Sidious cracks him with a monster right hand! Page topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sidious dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sidious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darth Sidious!
A relieved looking Darth Sidious thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Costa De Andrade (ranked 230 p4p, 29 weight class) and Gage Underwood (ranked 505 p4p, 67 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gage Underwood!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Andrade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Andrade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Underwood avoids the punch easily.
De Andrade looks to land a left hand but Underwood moved out of range nicely.
Underwood staying out of range there.
Underwood takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Gage Underwood has been cut.
De Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Underwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Andrade.
De Andrade has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
De Andrade takes one to the chin there.
De Andrade misses with a two punch combination.
De Andrade throws the left hand but Underwood avoids the punch easily.
Underwood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Underwood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Underwood defending well as De Andrade loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Underwood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Underwood moves out of range as De Andrade strikes.
Underwood's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Andrade under the eye.
De Andrade throws a lazy uppercut
and Underwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Andrade cracks Underwood with an open hand slap.
Underwood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Underwood slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Underwood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Andrade lands a left and a right that send Underwood crashing to the mat, dazed. De Andrade thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Underwood is rocked!
De Andrade throws a jab when Underwood was well out of range.
Underwood is still on wobbly legs! Can De Andrade finish him?
De Andrade misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BAM! De Andrade delivers a spinning backfist that drops Underwood like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Marcelo Costa De Andrade!
Marcelo Costa De Andrade decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Brent (ranked 300 p4p, 42 weight class) and Song Turillo (ranked 302 p4p, 43 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Song Turillo enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, David Brent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brent throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turillo is looking to score with low kicks.
Brent has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Grind in the buildup to the fight.
Turillo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Song Turillo has been cut.
Turillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brent gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Brent.
Turillo misses with the head strike.
Brent blocks a body shot from Turillo.
Brent doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brent misses with the head strike.
Turillo lands with a right to the head.
It looks like David Brent has been cut.
Brent lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brent.
Turillo has a couple of punches blocked by Brent.
Turillo misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo blocks a body shot from Brent.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Brent.
Brent softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brent has a couple of punches blocked by Turillo.
Turillo misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo digs a right hand into Brent's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brent's gas tank.
Brent lands an uppercut.
Brent misses with a body punch.
Brent misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brent stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turillo can't find room to land a body shot as Brent controls the action.
Good body shot from Turillo.
Brent misses with the head strike.
Brent misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brent misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brent working aggressively here.
Brent throws a punch but it's blocked by Turillo.
Turillo lands a hook that snaps the head of Brent backwards.
Brent tries to work over Turillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brent.
Brent misses with a punch on the inside.
Brent's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brent misses with some punches.
Brent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brent fails to land.
Turillo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brent seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Turillo can turn it around.
Brent misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brent has a couple of punches blocked by Turillo.
A short right from Turillo.
Brent lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brent misses with a body punch.
Turillo tries to work over Brent's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brent misses with some punches.
Brent misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brent lands with a light punch inside.
Turillo tries a body shot but Brent blocks it.
Turillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Brent uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turillo pushes Brent back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brent blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Turillo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo digs a right hand underneath Brent's ribcage. Brent let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turillo misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brent.
Brent throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turillos head.
Turillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brent misses with some punches.
Brent misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brent prevents a body shot from Turillo.
Brent blocks an uppercut.
Turillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Turillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brent misses with the head strike.
Brent misses with a body punch.
Turillo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brent tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turillo working aggressively here.
Turillo lands with a short shot to the head.
Turillo digs a right hand underneath Brent's ribcage. Brent let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turillo.
Brent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brent scores with a hook to the body.
Turillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Brent.
Turillo tries a body shot but Brent blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Turillo.
Brent swings wildly with an uppercut but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turillo blocking some punches.
Brent struggles to land a body shot inside as Turillo controls his hands.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Brent.
Turillo throws a head punch that misses.
Turillo blocks a body shot from Brent.
Good body shot from Brent.
Brent lands a left hand.
Brent lands a nice uppercut.
Brent blocking some punches.
Brent misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Brent will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turillo misses with a straight right.
Brent was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brent. That did some damage!
Turillo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brent counters with a low kick, right behind Turillo 's knee.
Turillo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turillo cracks Brent with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turillo throws a hook but Brent blocks it.
Turillo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brent misses with a leg kick.
Turillo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Song Turillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brent lands a big head kick that sends Turillo tumbling to the mat! Brent takes a step backwards and waves Turillo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Turillo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brent throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turillo on the side of the head.
That has opened up Song Turillo's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo misses with a body kick.
Brent shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brent moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Turillo tenderised Brent's leg. Brent is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brent fails to land with a series of punches.
Turillo throws a lazy right hand but Brent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Turillo tenderised Brent's leg. Brent is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brent defending well as Turillo loads up on a big left hand.
Brent rushes Turillo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brent misses with a body punch.
Turillo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brent backwards.
Brent blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Brent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brent prevents a body shot from Turillo.
Brent presses Turillo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turillo is breathing heavily.
Brent working aggressively here.
Turillo throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brent struggles to land a body shot inside as Turillo controls his hands.
Turillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turillo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brents head.
Turillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turillo throws a head punch that misses.
Brent lands with a short shot to the head.
Turillo throws a head punch that misses.
Turillo throws a head punch that misses.
Turillo lands with a left to the head.
Turillo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brent.
Brent lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turillo backwards.
Brent prevents a body shot from Turillo.
Turillo lands a right hand.
Brent tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turillo's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brent tries to work over Turillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
David Brent has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turillo lands a body punch.
Brent misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Brent.
Turillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Brent.
Brent struggles to land a body shot inside as Turillo controls his hands.
Brent blocking some punches.
Brent misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brent swings wildly with an uppercut but Turillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brent fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turillo has a couple of punches blocked by Brent.
Turillo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brent lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turillo backwards.
Turillo throws a head punch that misses.
Brent tries to work over Turillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brent lands a left hand.
Turillo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brent backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turillo.
A shot in the inside from Brent.
Brent misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turillo can't find room to land a body shot as Brent controls the action.
Brent lands with a light punch inside.
Turillo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Turillo fails to land.
Turillo misses with a body punch.
Turillo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brent backwards.
Brent misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Brent fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turillo.
A short right from Turillo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Turillo.
Brent struggles to land a body shot inside as Turillo controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Song Turillo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Turillo misses with a body kick.
Turillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brent.
Brent throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turillo misses with a wild combination.
Brent takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brent looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Turillo throws a lazy head kick
and Turillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turillo.
An attempted straight right counter from Brent misses the target.
Turillo misses with a body shot.
Brent feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brent tries a head kick but it misses.
Turillo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Turillo lands a really nice looking cross but Brent seems unphased.
Turillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brent is looking for a counter combo.
Some bone on bone action there as Brent checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Turillo.
That kick from Turillo tenderised Brent's leg. Brent is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brent loads up on a big right hand but Turillo slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turillo! But no joy.
Turillo throws a hook but Brent avoids it easily.
Turillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turillo throws a head kick but Brent moves out of range.
Turillo misses the shot to the body.
Turillo connects with a crisp jab.
Brent throws a head kick that misses
and Turillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turillo is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brent checks a leg kick.
Brent lands with a kick to the temple. Turillo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo throws a low kick, looking for Brent's leg but Brent calmly moves out of range.
Brent connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turillo throws a right and a left that Brent avoids nicely.
Brent chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turillo can pounce on him.
Brent closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turillo cracks Brent with a good jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Turillo.
Brent lands a leg kick that knocks Turillo off balance momentarily.
Brent misses with an uppercut
and Turillo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turillo throws a leg kick
and Brent counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turillo's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Brent.
Brent on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turillo. Turillo obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brent counters with a head kick that drops Turillo to the mat! Turillo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The cut above Song Turillo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brent swings widly with a right hand
and Turillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brent throws a right hand that Turillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Turillo also avoids with ease.
Brent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turillo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brent has time to react.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turillo.
Brent throws a jab when Turillo was well out of range.
Brent backing away here, and Turillo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Turillo.
Brent loads up on a big right hand but Turillo slips the punch.
Turillo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turillo scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turillo throws a body punch but Brent moves out of range.
Turillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Brent counter with a right hand.
Turillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brent was well out of range. Poor timing from Turillo.
Turillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Turillo backs away, Brent returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turillo tries to land a leg kick but Brent saw it coming and moves away.
Turillo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turillo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brent if he has to take too many more of those.
Brent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turillo throws a shot to the body.
Turillo cracks Brent with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Song Turillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turillo 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Song Turillo!
Song Turillo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roar Horse (ranked 485 p4p, 18 weight class) and David Tua (ranked 286 p4p, 8 weight class). David Tua has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roar Horse's chin.
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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
25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roar Horse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Tua !
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua thumps Horse with a low kick.
Horse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Horse.
Tua has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tua throws a body kick that misses.
Tua looks to land a right hand but Horse moved out of range.
Horse checks a leg kick.
Tua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Horse takes the fight into the clinch.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Horse has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Horse lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Horse on the inside.
Horse landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua has a couple of punches blocked by Horse.
Horse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tua swings wildly with an uppercut but Horse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Horse is keeping busy.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Horse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horse tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Horse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tua 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horse trying to land knees to the body.
Horse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Horse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Horse misses with some punches.
Tua looking to slow down the pace here.
Horse scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Tua tries to work over Horse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horse tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Horse back against the cage.
Tua lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horse lands a nice uppercut.
Tua misses with a body punch.
Horse throws a head punch that misses.
Horse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horse throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
A shot in the inside from Tua .
Horse misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horse.
Horse misses with a punch on the inside.
Tua misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Horse just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tua 's brow.
Tua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land.
Tua has a couple of punches blocked by Horse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horse tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Horse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tua cracks Horse with a nice body shot.
Horse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua misses with a punch on the inside.
Tua stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tua has had enough of the clinch but Horse keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horse.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tua .
A short left from Horse.
Horse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Tua - that landed with a thud.
Tua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Horse tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horse's elbow.
Horse lands an uppercut.
Tua misses with a body punch.
Horse misses with a punch on the inside.
Horse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua tries a body shot but Horse blocks it.
Horse tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horse prevents a body shot from Tua .
Tua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horse.
Horse pushes Tua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Horse.
Horse blocks a body shot from Tua .
Horse letting Tua take a breather here.
Horse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Horse lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roar Horse dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horse misses with a hook.
Tua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horse tries a head kick but it misses.
Tua is trying to counter with his kicks.
Horse throws a shot to the body.
Tua blocks a head kick by Horse.
Horse checks a low kick from Tua .
Horse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tua moves forwards but Horse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horse scores with a decent looking hook.
Tua looks to land a body kick but Horse moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tua pushes Horse up against the cage in a clinch.
Roar Horse has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
Tua dodges an elbow strike from Horse.
Horse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Tua misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horses head.
Horse unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tua blocking some punches.
Tua takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horse.
Tua misses with some punches.
Horse takes a shot to the head.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Horse.
Tua prevents a body shot from Horse.
Horse lands with a right to the head.
Horse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tua is breathing heavily.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land.
Tua wants to get back to striking at distance but Horse won't allow it.
Tua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Horse.
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!
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horse can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horse is leaning against Tua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Horse scores with a shot to the side of Tua 's head.
Horse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua can do to turn this around?
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Horse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tua or not.
Horse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Horse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Horse working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horse swings wildly with an uppercut but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tua tries to throw a body punch but Horse avoids it by throwing Tua back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua working aggressively here.
Tua misses with a body punch.
Tua looking to slow down the pace here.
Horse lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Horse lands a shoulder strike.
Tua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horse backwards.
Tua blocks a body shot from Horse.
Knees to the body from Horse.
Horse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horse lands a right hand.
Horse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Horse.
Horse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Horse lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horse scores with a shot to the side of Tua 's head.
Horse has Tua pressed against the cage. Tua drops his hands and Horse takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Tua tumbling to the canvas! Horse rains down with more punches but Tua was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Horse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roar Horse!
Roar Horse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farboleous Ricard (ranked 23 p4p, 3 weight class) and William Spud (ranked 126 p4p, 15 weight class). Ricard comes to the cage accompanied by Vibe Killer. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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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
32 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Spud!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Ricard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spud's calf.
Ricard scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ricard is looking for a kimura here.
Ricard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ricard seems to be working for a kimura but Spud defends the submission attempt.
Ricard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard trying to advance position but Spud counters by regaining guard.
Ricard tries to free his leg and advance position but Spud is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Ricard passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ricard is trying to get an arm triangle but Spud is defending well.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spud keeps working.
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.
Ricard staying calm.
Ricard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Spud is not content to let Ricard control the position.
Spud is looking for a sweep.
Spud takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ricard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ricard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spud has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ricard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spud rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ricard's guard! Nice work there by Spud!
Ricard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ricard has his foot on Spud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spud works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ricard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Spud defends well.
Ricard working for a triangle but Spud defends it easily.
Spud trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ricard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ricard is looking to sweep but instead, Spud has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ricard can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricard.
Ricard scores with a jab.
Ricard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spud avoids it really well and circles away.
Spud appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ricard motions for Spud to come forward. Ricard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Ricard sizes up Spud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Farboleous Ricard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spud jabs at Ricard's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud connects with a looping right hand.
Ricard throws a sloppy body shot
and Spud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Ricard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spud under the eye.
Ricard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ricard scores with a jab to the head.
Spud misses with an uppercut.
Farboleous Ricard is winning the standup battle so far.
Spud stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Ricard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ricard throws a half hearted mid kick.
William Spud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spud lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ricard will feel that in the morning.
Ricard avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricard ducks right into an uppercut from Spud.
Spud staying out of range there.
It seemed like Spud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ricard throws a lazy body kick
letting Spud counter with a right hand.
Spud throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ricard thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Spud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick.
Spud misses with a body shot
and Ricard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud defending well as Ricard loads up on a big left hand.
Spud steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spud slips a straight right by Ricard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spud.
Ricard 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.
That kick from Spud tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spud takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spud throws a solid leg kick but Ricard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spud.
Spud connects with a body shot that sends Ricard's belly button to the back.
Spud misses the jab.
Ricard fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spud defending well as Ricard loads up on a big left hand.
Ricard tried to score with a low kick but Spud checks it.
Ricard walks into a jab.
Ricard fails with the takedown
and Spud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard throws a front kick aimed at Spud's knee but Spud avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ricard misses with a low kick as Spud jumps back.
Spud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spud's coach down at Save America! TRUMP 2020! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spud's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ricard swings widly with a right hand
and Spud counters with a thumping low kick.
Ricard misses with a hook to the body
and Ricard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Ricard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricard is looking to clinch.
Ricard lands a jab to the head.
Ricard throws a right hand that misses
and Spud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Spud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Ricard is looking to counter punch.
Ricard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spud throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud moves out of range as Ricard strikes.
Ricard connects with an inside leg kick.
Spud checks a leg kick nicely.
Spud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ricard with a body shot.
Spud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spud gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Ricard catches Spud right on the button with a cross.
Ricard is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spud misses with a low kick as Ricard jumps back.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Ricard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ricard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ricard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ricard tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ricard is looking to take a break and control but Spud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spud manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ricard's best efforts.
Ricard is looking to take a break and control but Spud is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spud is defending against the submission attempts here by Ricard.
Ricard wants to pass to mount but Spud is defending the position.
Ricard moves into full mount! Spud won't be happy about that!
Ricard trying to control but Spud is having none of it.
Ricard controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ricard fails to move to back control.
Ricard trying to control but Spud is having none of it.
Ricard fails to advance to Spud's back.
Ricard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ricard fails to take his opponent's back.
Spud is trying desperately to improve position.
Spud tries to lock up and control but Ricard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spud suckers Ricard into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Spud is now in Ricard's guard!
Ricard is looking for a triangle here but Spud uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ricard is trying to get back to half guard.
Ricard struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Farboleous Ricard clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Spud.
Ricard moves into the clinch.
Spud misses with some punches.
Spud stops a takedown attempt from Ricard.
Nice body punch from Spud.
Spud manages to break the clinch.
Spud scores with a hook to the body. Ricard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spud staying out of range there.
Spud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spud lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard thuds a left hand into Spud's body.
Ricard takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard lands with a right hand.
Ricard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spud defends well and Ricard ends up having to push Spud into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spud throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
Spud lands a nice hook to Ricard's body. Ricard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Spud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spud connects with a crisp jab.
Ricard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spud is able to avoid easily.
Spud lands a head shot.
Jab from Spud.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard scores with a takedown into Spud's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ricard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spud swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Spud keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spud is on top in guard.
Ricard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ricard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spud has picked Ricard up and slammed him! Ricard can't keep hold of the triangle and Spud manages to pass to side control!
Spud decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Spud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ricard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spud on his heels. He'll look to pass Spud's guard now, I'm sure.
Spud keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
Spud wants to stand but Ricard is controlling the position.
Spud keeping full guard, as Ricard tries to pass.
Ricard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spud wants to get back to full guard.
Ricard is trying to control the action in half guard but Spud is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ricard working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Spud's thigh. Spud counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Spud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Spud is keeping the position.
Ricard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but William Spud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricard misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ricard feints and then cracks Spud's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spud down.
Spud avoids the body shot from Ricard.
It seemed like Spud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ricard throws a head kick that misses.
Spud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud throws a leg kick but Ricard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ricard cracks a nice hook into Spud's ribs.
Ricard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spud finds it's way round the side to connect with Ricard's head.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Spud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spud checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ricard misses with a hook
and Spud counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ricard connects with a jab.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricard throws a front kick that sends Spud stumbling back into the cage.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Spud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spud misses with a straight right.
Spud connects with a right hand. Ricard shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ricard misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ricard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud works Ricard's body with a nice hook.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Spud blocks the leg kick.
Ricard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheers as Ricard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spud doesn't seem phased though.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Ricard wants to land a leg kick but Spud is out of range.
Spud avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard misses with a looping left.
Spud takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spud blocks a low kick nicely.
Ricard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard motions for Spud to come forward. Ricard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Spud releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricard.
Ricard misses with a kick to the body.
Ricard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spud swivels and escapes.
Ricard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ricard misses with a body punch
and Spud counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Spud lands with a good body shot.
A leg kick checked by Ricard.
Spud takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Jab by Ricard.
Ricard misses with a looping left.
Ricard scores with a sloppy right hand. Spud should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud jabs Ricard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ricard throws a lazy uppercut
and Spud counters with an outside leg kick.
Spud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spud wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Spud.
I think Spud has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... William Spud!
William Spud is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, William Spud made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orpheus Boagrius (ranked 24 p4p, 3 weight class) and Thierry Paulin (ranked 169 p4p, 4 weight class). Boagrius's entrance music is Akkadian Empire . A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thierry Paulin enters the cage!
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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
49 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Orpheus Boagrius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thierry Paulin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Paulin lands but Boagrius takes it in his stride.
It looks like Orpheus Boagrius has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Boagrius as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Thierry Paulin has been cut.
Paulin misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Boagrius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paulin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Paulin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paulin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Paulin throws a right hand that misses
and Boagrius counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paulin! Boagrius lets Paulin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Boagrius misses the jab.
Paulin lands with a good body shot.
Paulin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boagrius misses with a looping left.
Boagrius thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Paulin.
Paulin misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Boagrius to counter with a crisp jab.
Boagrius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boagrius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boagrius walks into a left hand.
Paulin throws a looping overhand right but Boagrius ducks down to avoid it.
Boagrius has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Paulin.
Paulin lands a big head kick that sends Boagrius tumbling to the mat! Paulin takes a step backwards and waves Boagrius back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Boagrius is rocked!
Boagrius misses with a double jab.
Oh Boagrius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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 Paulin - that's a beauty! Boagrius is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Paulin can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thierry Paulin!
Our winner, Thierry Paulin, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Saric (ranked 20 p4p, 2 weight class) and Crotch Grabber (ranked 2 p4p, 1 weight class). Crotch Grabber is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdravko Saric!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crotch Grabber!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabber throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grabber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Grabber is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saric staying out of range there.
Grabber throws out a powerful jab.
Grabber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grabber throws a poor cross that misses
and Saric counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crotch Grabber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric throws a head kick but Grabber moves out of range.
Saric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Grabber misses.
Grabber lands a high kick!
Grabber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Grabber wants to counter with a clinch but Saric pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saric gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Grabber misses.
Saric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grabber.
Grabber misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grabber wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Grabber there.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grabber.
Saric throws a looping overhand right but Grabber ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Grabber does it's job there.
Grabber scores with a jab.
Saric takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grabber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grabber with a jab.
Grabber throws a poor cross that misses
and Saric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grabber checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Grabber.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabber is just out of range.
Grabber moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grabber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grabber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grabber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Grabber misses with some punches.
Grabber has a couple of punches blocked by Saric.
Grabber misses with the head strike.
Saric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Grabber.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saric, right into the meat.
Saric misses with a leg kick.
Grabber is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saric wants to slow Grabber down by chopping away at his legs.
Grabber is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saric slips a jab from Grabber.
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Saric misses the jab.
Saric lands with a good body shot.
Saric throws out a loose jab but Grabber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grabber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Saric on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grabber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saric doesn't seem bothered though.
Grabber throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
Saric is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Grabber.
Saric swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grabber.
Grabber throws an overhand right that lands on Saric's shoulder, as Saric tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Grabber checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grabber cracks Saric with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabber throws a body shot but no joy.
Grabber throws a lazy head kick
and Saric counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grabber.
A jab from Grabber misses.
Saric feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grabber is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saric has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saric there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grabber throws an overhand right that lands on Saric's shoulder, as Saric tries to avoid the shot.
Grabber moves away from the strike by Saric.
Grabber moves out of range of the strikes.
Grabber lands a head kick!
Grabber throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Grabber counters with a straight right hand.
Saric lands a leg kick that knocks Grabber off balance momentarily.
Grabber tries to clinch up but Saric circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crotch Grabber dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Grabber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saric.
Grabber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saric takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grabber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grabber avoids the body shot from Saric.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Grabber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grabber misses with a head kick.
Grabber works the jab nicely.
Saric drops his hands momentarily and Grabber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grabber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grabber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric is struggling to control the position.
Saric trying to control the position but instead, Grabber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saric into the cage.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saric lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grabber backwards.
A short uppercut from Saric.
Saric blocking some punches.
Grabber swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabber has a couple of punches blocked by Saric.
Grabber swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saric working hard to break the clinch.
Grabber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saric.
Saric stalling in the clinch but Grabber improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grabber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grabber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grabber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crotch Grabber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grabber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grabber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grabber misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grabber.
Grabber takes a shot to the head.
Grabber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grabber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saric or not.
Grabber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grabber can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Grabber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grabber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grabber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grabber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grabber.
A left hand lands to the body for Grabber.
Grabber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saric blocking some punches.
Grabber lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Grabber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saric is trying to stall.
Grabber misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grabber misses with some punches.
Grabber working aggressively here.
Grabber can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Grabber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saric lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grabber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grabber working aggressively here.
Grabber swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grabber has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saric seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grabber can turn it around.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Grabber lands a shoulder strike.
Saric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grabber swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grabber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saric stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grabber takes a shot to the head.
Saric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grabber swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grabber blocking some punches.
Grabber has a couple of punches blocked by Saric.
Grabber lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grabber.
Grabber misses with a punch on the inside.
Grabber throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Saric misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saric.
Grabber misses with a punch to the body.
Saric stalling against the cage.
Grabber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crotch Grabber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grabber tries to clinch there but Saric circles away.
Saric throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grabber on the side of the head.
Grabber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saric listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grabber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grabber might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Saric misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Grabber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Grabber misses.
Saric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Grabber there.
Grabber swings widly with a right hand
and Saric counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grabber throws a big shot that misses.
Grabber wants to clinch but Saric slips to the side
and Saric counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Grabber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabber prevents Saric from breaking the clinch.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabber throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Saric looking to stall.
Grabber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grabber.
Grabber blocks a body shot from Saric.
Grabber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grabber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saric can't break the clinch.
Saric scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saric is trying to maintain a safe position but Grabber gets an underhook and turns Saric into the cage.
Grabber throws a head punch that misses.
Grabber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saric throws a punch but it's blocked by Grabber.
Grabber scores with a shot to the side of Saric's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grabber.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grabber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saric tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Grabber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grabber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Grabber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saric tries to stall but Grabber uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grabber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Grabber throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Grabber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grabber blocking some punches.
Saric working aggressively here.
Grabber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saric throws a head punch that misses.
Saric digs a right hand underneath Grabber's ribcage. Grabber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saric struggles to land a body shot inside as Grabber controls his hands.
Grabber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
Grabber scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grabber misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grabber.
Grabber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grabber.
Grabber blocks a body shot from Saric.
Saric is trying to break free.
Saric blocking some punches.
Saric tries to break free but Grabber pushes him back against the cage.
Grabber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grabber presses Saric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grabber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grabber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grabber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grabber scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Grabber fails to land.
Saric wants to break free but Grabber has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabber lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grabber throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Grabber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grabber misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Grabber.
Good body shot from Grabber.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabber pushes Saric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grabber lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Grabber.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Grabber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric blocking some punches.
A short right from Grabber on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Grabber as the two fighters clinch.
Grabber pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grabber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grabber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grabber drops Saric onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Saric is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Saric is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crotch Grabber really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Saric walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Saric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grabber scores with a nice head shot.
Grabber tries to clinch but Saric moves out of range.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabber.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabber.
Saric seems to have got his legs back now.
Grabber connects with the punch.
Grabber cracks Saric with a hook to the temple - Saric is on wobbly legs here! Grabber swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Saric falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Grabber wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Crotch Grabber!
Crotch Grabber is the new super heavyweight champion!
Crotch Grabber took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Zdravko Saric stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus, what the fuck'.
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