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Pride FC 68 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khal Stark (ranked 2436 p4p, 264 weight class) and Jack Wilder (ranked 1636 p4p, 185 weight class). Stark comes to the cage accompanied by Gardenia by KYUSS. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
29 - 32 - 2, fighting out of New York, Khal Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Wilder!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Stark thuds a left hand into Wilder's body.
The fighters circling - Stark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder lands a nice shot to the body.
Stark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stark misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilder scores with a body shot.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Stark lunges at Wilder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilder's hand.
Wilder throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
Wilder lands a slapping body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilder.
Stark throws a right hand that Wilder ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilder also avoids with ease.
Wilder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stark with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stark is out of range and Wilder settles back down.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark misses with a hook.
Wilder takes one to the side of the head.
Wilder lands a jab.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Stark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stark misses with a looping left.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilder on the side of the head.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Stark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wilder misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Stark misses the target.
Wilder throws a looping overhand right but Stark ducks down to avoid it.
Wilder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stark.
Stark fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. Wilder moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stark at a distance.
Wilder slips a jab from Stark.
Wilder slips under a jab from Stark.
Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice straight punches there by Wilder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilder.
Wilder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stark blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Wilder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stark checks it well.
Stark lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
Wilder moves out of range as Stark strikes.
Stark sizes up Wilder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilder.
Wilder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Stark.
Wilder misses with a looping right.
A jab from Stark misses.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder jabs Stark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stark throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Stark misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wilder.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Stark thinks about countering with a head kick.
Stark moves forwards but Wilder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wilder slips a jab from Stark.
Stark misses with a straight right.
Stark takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Wilder throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Stark. That snapped Wilder's head back.
Stark walks into a jab.
Stark scores with a push kick.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
Wilder takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
Wilder moves out of range as Stark strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
An inside leg kick from Wilder misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Stark misses the target.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder jabs at Stark's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Wilder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilder throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Wilder throws a low kick but Stark moves out of range easily.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilder lands with a hook. Stark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Stark. Those never looked like landing.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilder thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilder throws the left hand but Stark avoids the punch easily.
Wilder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand
and Stark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilder lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilder throws a big shot that misses.
Stark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stark throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder lands a head kick. Stark smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Stark misses its intended target.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Stark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilder slips under a jab from Stark.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Stark blocks a head kick by Wilder.
Stark feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stark moves out of range as Wilder throws a body kick.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Stark throws the kick towards the body but Wilder avoids it.
Wilder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stark is able to avoid easily.
Stark misses with an uppercut. Wilder saw that one coming.
Wilder blocks the body kick.
Wilder digs a good hook to Stark's body.
Stark throws a series of punches but Wilder moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stark might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark walks into a stiff left hand from Wilder.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
As Wilder looks to move away, Stark throws a big counter combo but Wilder just gets out of the way.
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stark is out of range.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Stark.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A leg kick checked by Stark.
Good shot there by Wilder.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Stark connects with a crisp jab.
Wilder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stark thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wilder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stark tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wilder manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilder misses with a straight left.
Wilder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stark's hands.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Stark avoids it with no problem.
Wilder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stark finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilder's head.
Stark misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder throws a shot to the body.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stark has time to react.
Wilder slips a straight right by Stark.
Wilder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent'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!
Stark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder lands with a hook. Stark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stark defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
As Wilder looks to move away, Stark throws a big counter combo but Wilder just gets out of the way.
Stark slips a jab from Wilder.
Stark is looking for a counter combo.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wilder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
Wilder throws a head kick that half lands.
Stark lands a jab to the nose.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilder circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Stark throws a head kick but Wilder moves out of range.
A big right from Stark misses.
Wilder unleashes a big counter combination but Stark bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilder moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilder with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.
Jack Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stark has time to react.
Stark throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder punishes Stark's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wilder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilder.
Stark throws a lazy right hand but Wilder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilder fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark throws the left hand but Wilder avoids the punch easily.
Wilder misses with a wild combination.
Stark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark misses the jab.
Wilder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilder defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Wilder jabs at Stark's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Stark.
Stark throws a head kick that half lands.
Wilder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilder lands a right hook to the body.
Wilder jabs Stark right on the nose. Stark blinks but takes it well.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder throws out a counter right but Stark avoids it with no problem.
Wilder throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stark throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Stark lands with a hook. Wilder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stark misses with a looping right.
Stark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stark misses with a looping left.
Stark swinging wildly here.
Wilder is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Wilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stark.
Stark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilder lunges at Stark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stark's hand.
Wilder lands a body shot.
Stark throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease.
Wilder looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Stark thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wilder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilder catches Stark with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilder is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.
Wilder misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Khal Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Wilder blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder slips a jab from Stark.
Wilder misses the jab.
Wilder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Wilder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilder thumps Stark with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Wilder.
Wilder moves forwards but Stark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Wilder's shoulder, as Wilder tries to avoid the shot.
Wilder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stark defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Wilder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
Stark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stark swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Stark misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilder slips under a jab from Stark.
Stark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Wilder lands a two punch combo.
Stark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Wilder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jack Wilder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stark clobbers Wilder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilder scores with a hook to the body. Stark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilder scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilder.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Wilder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Wilder.
Well Wilder 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wilder!
A victorious Jack Wilder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Khal Stark stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 1893 p4p, 234 weight class) and Nigel Benn Jr (ranked 1809 p4p, 224 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Benn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Benn Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cathaway throws a solid leg kick but Benn Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cathaway.
Cathaway misses with a lunging right hand
and Benn Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Cathaway misses.
Benn Jr slips a jab from Cathaway.
Benn Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cathaway thuds a left hand into Benn Jr's body.
Cathaway throws a big shot that misses.
Benn Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cathaway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benn Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Jimmy Cathaway has been cut.
Cathaway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benn Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cathaway misses with a right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Cathaway backing up. Cathaway nods at Benn Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cathaway.
Benn Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cathaway avoids the head kick by Benn Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Cathaway misses.
A low kick from Cathaway misses
and Benn Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Cathaway finds it's way through Benn Jr's defenses.
Benn Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Benn Jr checks a leg kick.
Benn Jr throws a series of strikes that have Cathaway backpedaling.
Benn Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cathaway has time to react.
A slow jab from Benn Jr misses its intended target.
Cathaway misses with a looping right.
Benn Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Cathaway.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cathaway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benn Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway 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.
Benn Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cathaway counters with a leg kick.
Benn Jr moves out of range as Cathaway strikes.
Benn Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a counter combo.
Benn Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Cathaway should have avoided that one.
Cathaway looks to land a right hand but Benn Jr moved out of range.
Cathaway misses the jab.
Cathaway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benn Jr at a distance.
Benn Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benn Jr with a jab.
Cathaway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benn Jr's calf.
Benn Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Benn Jr.
A bone on bone clash there as Cathaway blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Cathaway was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr feints a jab promting Cathaway to slip. Benn Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cathaway slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jimmy Cathaway's cut is getting worse.
Benn Jr looks to land a left hand but Cathaway moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cathaway 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 Benn Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benn Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Benn Jr 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 Cathaway has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cathaway and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Benn Jr misses.
Cathaway throws a poor cross that misses
and Benn Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cathaway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benn Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benn Jr misses with the combination.
Benn Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Cathaway throws a leg kick but Benn Jr checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cathaway.
Benn Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cathaway's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cathaway takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cathaway thumps Benn Jr with a low kick.
Cathaway throws a hook but Benn Jr blocks it.
Cathaway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cathaway will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cathaway drops his hands momentarily and Benn Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benn Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cathaway.
Benn Jr scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benn Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benn Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Benn Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benn Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cathaway. Cathaway circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Cathaway's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benn Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Cathaway counters with a right hand to the body.
Benn Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benn Jr avoids the body shot from Cathaway.
Cathaway misses with an uppercut. Benn Jr saw that one coming.
Benn Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Cathaway off the cage and back into range.
Benn Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cathaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Benn Jr is just out of range.
Benn Jr jabs Cathaway right on the nose. Cathaway blinks but takes it well.
A left and a right from Benn Jr both land. Nice combination.
Cathaway throws a poor cross that misses
and Cathaway takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cathaway is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cathaway with a hook.
Cathaway bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benn Jr's head backwards.
Benn Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cathaway throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benn Jr! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jr misses with a wild combination.
Benn Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Cathaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cathaway.
Benn Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cathaway.
Cathaway misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Benn Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cathaway throws a low kick but Benn Jr moves out of range easily.
Benn Jr cracks Cathaway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Benn Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Benn Jr as he connects with a hook.
Jimmy Cathaway's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cathaway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benn Jr slips under a jab from Cathaway.
Benn Jr ducks under a wild hook from Cathaway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway misses with a low kick as Benn Jr jumps back.
Benn Jr throws a right and a left that Cathaway avoids nicely.
Nigel Benn Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benn Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benn Jr looks to land a left hand but Cathaway moved out of range nicely.
Cathaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Benn Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cathaway might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Cathaway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benn Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Cathaway throws a front kick aimed at Benn Jr's knee but Benn Jr avoids it well.
Benn Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benn Jr throws a hook to the side of Cathaway's head but Cathaway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benn Jr lands a jab to the head.
Benn Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cathaway connects with a solid leg kick.
Benn Jr checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cathaway misses its intended target.
Benn Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cathaway throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cathaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benn Jr throws out a counter right but Cathaway avoids it with no problem.
Cathaway looks to throw the jab but Benn Jr is out of range.
Benn Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Benn Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Decent striking displayed by Cathaway there.
Benn Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benn Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Benn Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Cathaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benn Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Cathaway.
Benn Jr misses with a straight right.
Cathaway throws a low kick, looking for Benn Jr's leg but Benn Jr calmly moves out of range.
Jimmy Cathaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benn Jr slips under a jab from Cathaway.
As Cathaway backs off Benn Jr throws a huge counter combo but Cathaway manages to avoid it all.
Benn Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benn Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jeez, Jimmy Cathaway's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Benn Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Benn Jr ducks under a wild hook from Cathaway.
Cathaway cracks the inside of Benn Jr's front leg.
Benn Jr checks a leg kick.
Benn Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cathaway misses with a right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cathaway's knee momentarily.
Benn Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cathaway on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cathaway. Benn Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cathaway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benn Jr's sensitive parts.
Cathaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Cathaway's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cathaway connects with a solid leg kick.
Cathaway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benn Jr checks it well.
Benn Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cathaway misses with a low kick.
Benn Jr connects with a high kick.
Benn Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Benn Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cathaway looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cathaway takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Benn Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Cathaway.
Cathaway avoids the body shot from Benn Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cathaway throws a right hand that misses
and Benn Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Cathaway throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cathaway misses the target.
Benn Jr lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway throws an off balance right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Cathaway is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmy Cathaway's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nigel Benn Jr!
Our winner, Nigel Benn Jr, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Maui Wowie (ranked 2592 p4p, 291 weight class) and Aloysius Wiremu (ranked 2206 p4p, 263 weight class). Wowie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dont bogart that joint. Wiremu has chosen Billy Joel - The River of Dreams as his entrance music. 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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195 lbs
33 - 28 - 0 |
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38
187 lbs
30 - 24 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maui Wowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aloysius Wiremu!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wowie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wiremu lands with an overhand left.
Wiremu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wiremu misses with an uppercut. Wowie saw that one coming.
Wowie throws a wild body kick that Wiremu sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wiremu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wiremu throws the left hand but Wowie avoids the punch easily.
Wiremu scores with a head kick. Wowie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Maui Wowie has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
Wowie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiremu is looking to slow Wowie down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu misses the body punch
and Wowie counters with a one-two to the body.
Wiremu drives through and clinches with Wowie against the cage.
Wowie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wowie looks for the body kick but Wiremu saw that one coming.
Wowie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wiremu has Wowie up against the cage in a clinch.
Wiremu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wiremu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wowie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wowie ducks right into an uppercut from Wiremu.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wowie. Wiremu does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wowie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiremu looks for the body kick but Wowie saw that one coming.
Wowie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wowie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiremu.
Wiremu tries to clinch up.
Wiremu throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Wiremu. Beautiful body shot.
Aloysius Wiremu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Wiremu misses.
A jab from Wiremu does it's job there.
Wowie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wiremu pushes Wowie away with a front kick.
Wiremu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiremu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wowie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu scores with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Wiremu slams his shin into Wowie's torso.
Wiremu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wowie is looking for a counter combo.
Wiremu throws the left hand but Wowie avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Wiremu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Wiremu as he checks the leg kick.
Wiremu throws a front kick aimed at Wowie's knee but Wowie avoids it well.
Wiremu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wiremu stuns Wowie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wowie tries to clinch there but Wiremu circles away.
Wiremu looks to land a left hand but Wowie moved out of range nicely.
Wowie appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wiremu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wowie throws a big counter combination but Wiremu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wiremu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wowie moves forwards but Wiremu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wiremu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wowie was well out of range. Poor timing from Wiremu.
Wowie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wowie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wiremu throws out the jab.
Wowie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wiremu can pounce on him.
Wiremu misses with a kick to the body
and Wowie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wowie moves into the clinch.
Wowie has Wiremu pressed against the cage.
Wiremu swings wildly with an uppercut but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aloysius Wiremu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maui Wowie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wowie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wiremu.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
Wiremu wants to clinch up but Wowie keeps it at a distance.
Wowie appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wowie blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
Wowie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wiremu.
Wiremu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aloysius Wiremu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wiremu misses with a body kick.
Wowie throws a big counter combination but Wiremu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiremu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wowie clinches up against the cage.
Wiremu misses with a punch on the inside.
Wiremu throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wiremu is looking to clinch but Wowie is avoiding it.
Wowie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wowie gets tackled into the cage by Wiremu. Wiremu maintains the clinch.
Wiremu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wowie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wowie looks to land a combination but Wiremu avoids it well.
Wowie moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWiremu.
Wiremu misses with a leg kick
and Wowie counters with a three punch combo that has Wiremu backing up. Wiremu nods at Wowie to acknowledge the strikes.
Wiremu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wiremu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wiremu lands a jab to Wowie's midsection.
Wowie misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Wowie misses.
Wiremu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wowie takes one to the side of the head.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiremu swings widly with a right hand
and Wowie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wiremu lands a high kick!
Wiremu lands a slapping body shot.
Wiremu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wowie throwing a counter right hand but Wiremu manages to avoid it.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiremu misses with a head kick.
Wiremu scores with the left hand. Wowie knows he should have avoided that one.
Wiremu tries to clinch up.
Wiremu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wiremu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wowie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu scores with the left hand. Wowie knows he should have avoided that one.
Wiremu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wowie throws a big counter combination but Wiremu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A lazy left from Wowie finds it's target.
Wiremu slips a jab and a cross from Wowie.
Wowie swinging wildly here.
Wiremu tries to clinch up.
Wiremu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wowie manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Wiremu.
Wiremu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiremu lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu lands a glancing blow to the side of Wowie's head.
Wowie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wiremu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wowie moves in looking to clinch but Wiremu pushes him off.
Wowie moves into range and clinches up with Wiremu.
Wowie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wiremu misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiremu misses with the head strike.
Wiremu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wowie.
Wowie blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aloysius Wiremu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maui Wowie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wiremu swats away the attempt to clinch by Wowie.
Wowie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wowie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiremu manages to avoid it.
Wiremu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wiremu throws a jab when Wowie was well out of range.
Wowie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie keeps the fight on the outside.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wiremu.
Wiremu looks to land a right hand but Wowie moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Wiremu. No joy for Wowie on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiremu just misses with a punch to the body.
Wowie clinches up with Wiremu and pushes him back against the cage.
Wiremu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wiremu can't find room to land a body shot as Wowie controls the action.
Wiremu breaks the clinch.
Wiremu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wiremu tries to clinch up.
Wiremu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wiremu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wowie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wiremu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wowie manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiremu throws out a loose jab but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wowie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wiremu with a hook.
Wiremu looks to land a body kick but Wowie moved away.
Wiremu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiremu moves into the clinch successfully.
Wiremu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wowie blocks an uppercut.
Wiremu lands a nice uppercut.
Wowie can't break the clinch.
Wiremu tries a body shot but Wowie blocks it.
Wiremu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wowie or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowie blocks an uppercut.
Wowie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wowie looks to land a left hand but Wiremu moved out of range nicely.
Wiremu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wowie is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Wowie misses the target.
As Wowie backs off Wiremu throws a huge counter combo but Wowie manages to avoid it all.
Oh Wowie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wowie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wiremu.
Wiremu steps in with a hook that catches Wowie right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Wiremu follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wowie looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aloysius Wiremu!
A relieved looking Aloysius Wiremu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Hawtry (ranked 1177 p4p, 144 weight class) and Turbo Epicity (ranked 1090 p4p, 133 weight class). Hawtry comes to the cage accompanied by The Rain. Epicity is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Semi Charmed Life. Turbo Epicity has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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36
177 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Hawtry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Turbo Epicity!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epicity misses with a hook. Hawtry ducked under it nicely.
Hawtry tries to counter with a takedown but Epicity is quick to defend against it.
Epicity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Epicity uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawtry.
Hawtry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epicity takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hawtry blocks the body kick.
Hawtry looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Hawtry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity thows a leg kick but Hawtry checks it
so Hawtry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hawtry connects with a couple of short punches.
Epicity utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry wants to control from the top but Epicity keeps moving.
Epicity pulls Hawtry in close to his closed guard and prevents Hawtry from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hawtry looking to sit in guard and control but Epicity gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawtry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Epicity wants to control but Hawtry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hawtry is trying to control. Epicity wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Epicity keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hawtry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hawtry is trying to control. Epicity wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hawtry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Epicity defending well though.
Hawtry has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Epicity has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hawtry is working away from the top position though.
Epicity works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hawtry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Epicity wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Epicity holds on and takes a little breather.
Hawtry postures up and lands a big shot to Epicity's brow.
Epicity not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Epicity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawtry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Epicity controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Epicity misses.
Hawtry lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawtry has his takedown stuffed
and Hawtry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry moves out of range as Epicity strikes.
Nice cross by Epicity.
Epicity cracks the inside of Hawtry's front leg.
Epicity has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hawtry punishes Epicity's body with a nice straight punch.
Hawtry fails with the takedown.
Epicity throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawtry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Epicity.
Hawtry lands a jab to Epicity's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawtry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hawtry ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Epicity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawtry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Hawtry dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawtry.
Epicity misses with an uppercut
and Hawtry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawtry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Epicity scores with a nice body kick.
Hawtry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Epicity has time to react.
Hawtry tries to move into range but Epicity moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hawtry scores with a hook to the body. Epicity takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Epicity takes one to the chin there.
Hawtry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epicity avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawtry throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawtry.
Hawtry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epicity can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity slips a jab from Hawtry.
Epicity thows a left - swing and a miss!
Epicity is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawtry.
Hawtry throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawtry misses with a right hand
and Epicity counters with a left to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Epicity - that will leave a mark!
Epicity bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawtry ducks under a wild hook from Epicity.
Hawtry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epicity.
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawtry.
Hawtry fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawtry misses with a wild body shot.
Hawtry is looking to wear down Epicity with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawtry throws a right hand that misses
and Hawtry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hawtry in his tracks.
Turbo Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawtry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawtry.
Hawtry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hawtry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Hawtry throws a jab but it's blocked by Epicity.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Epicity.
Hawtry misses the shot to the body.
Hawtry lands a slapping body shot.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawtry lands a head shot.
Epicity cracks Hawtry with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Epicity.
Hawtry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
That kick from Epicity tenderised Hawtry's leg. Hawtry is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Epicity catches Hawtry right on the button with a cross.
Hawtry misses with a takedown
and Epicity counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hawtry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity misses with a hook.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawtry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawtry is trying to control the action in half guard but Epicity is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Epicity trying to control but Hawtry postures up.
Epicity really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hawtry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hawtry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hawtry lands with a punch from half guard.
Epicity keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry throwing shots but Epicity is blocking nicely.
Hawtry working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawtry.
Hawtry winds up and cracks Epicity with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Epicity wants to improve his position but Hawtry is controlling well.
Charles Hawtry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Epicity is staying active underneath Hawtry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Epicity keeping control of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hawtry lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Turbo Epicity will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hawtry throws a body punch but Epicity moves out of range.
Epicity throws a leg kick that misses.
Hawtry attempts a counter takedown but Epicity avoids it well and moves away.
Hawtry walks into a stiff left hand from Epicity.
Epicity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawtry moves away.
Hawtry appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Epicity walks into a jab.
Epicity tries to keep at a distance but Hawtry has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Hawtry to work.
Epicity breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity tries to move into range but Hawtry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Epicity takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawtry tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Epicity counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawtry thinking.
Epicity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawtry connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity throws the left hand but Hawtry avoids the punch easily.
Epicity throws a push kick but Hawtry slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Epicity catches Hawtry right on the button with a cross.
Hawtry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epicity manages to avoid it.
Epicity misses with a body shot.
Epicity misses with a right hand
and Hawtry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epicity thinking.
Hawtry doesn't manage to clinch there - Epicity circles away.
Epicity punishes Hawtry's body with a nice straight punch.
Epicity takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Epicity defending well as Hawtry loads up on a big left hand.
Epicity throws a right hand that misses
and Hawtry counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Epicity!
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!
An elbow from Hawtry crashes against the mat.
Hawtry working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry scoring with punches and elbows.
Epicity wants to control but Hawtry postures up.
Hawtry grinds an elbow into Epicity's temple.
Hawtry has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Epicity is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hawtry yanks on the arm and Epicity is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hawtry.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Hawtry!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Charles Hawtry made sure he mentioned Pit Bull Development, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Turbo Epicity had this to say: 'Good job on you to get through these skills.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Glatt (ranked 1669 p4p, 179 weight class) and Oulu Laine (ranked 1503 p4p, 164 weight class). Glatt comes to the cage accompanied by Killed by death. Laine has chosen Peti - Oulu Shangri-la as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doug Glatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oulu Laine!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glatt with a nice cross.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glatt.
Glatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Glatt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laine in his tracks.
Glatt looks to throw a body kick
and Glatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine lands a jab to the nose.
Laine moves out of range as Glatt strikes.
Glatt throws a leg kick that misses.
Laine steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Doug Glatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glatt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Glatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glatt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Glatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Glatt blocks a head kick by Laine.
Glatt misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glatt lands a head kick. Laine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Glatt looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Glatt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Glatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Glatt has time to react.
Glatt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laine's head backwards.
Glatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Glatt misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
An inside leg kick from Glatt misses.
Glatt tries to land a leg kick but Laine saw it coming and moves away.
Laine forces Glatt back against the cage and clinches.
Laine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Glatt.
Glatt tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Glatt lands an overhand right.
Glatt throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Glatt on the side of the head.
Glatt misses with a kick to the body
and Glatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Glatt misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming.
Glatt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glatt works the jab nicely.
Glatt moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine takes one to the chin there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Laine.
Glatt swats away the attempt to clinch by Laine.
Glatt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine avoids the head kick by Glatt.
Glatt throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Glatt misses with a lunging right hand
and Laine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Laine jabs at Glatt's body.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Glatt moves away and avoids it.
Laine moves away from the strike by Glatt.
Jab, jab by Laine - just one landing.
A jab from Laine finds it's way through Glatt's defenses.
A head kick by Glatt misses
and Laine counters with a crisp one two that drops Glatt! Laine thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Glatt to his feet! Glatt is in big trouble!
Glatt is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
and Laine counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Glatt! He's just covering up as Laine starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oulu Laine!
In his post fight interview, Oulu Laine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Doug Glatt had this to say: 'Hats off to my opponent.....win or lose I fight for the fans I'll beat that ass next time.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop (ranked 655 p4p, 81 weight class) and Derek Harris (ranked 483 p4p, 60 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Harris's choice of entrance music: Not again - You all ready dropped?. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Derek Harris!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
Harris throws a hook but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
Harris throws a head kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Derek Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris scores with a leg kick.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A low kick from Harris misses
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris checks a low kick from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Harris misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to score with a low kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves his leg out of the way.
Harris connects with a body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris works on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body with a couple of short punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a body shot.
Harris misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris misses with a knee to the head.
Harris misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working aggressively here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with some punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with some punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with the head strike.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working aggressively here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris missing with knees to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a head kick by Harris.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris punishes Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body with a nice straight punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
Harris throws a body punch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris throws a body punch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris moves out of range as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a front kick aimed at Harris's knee but Harris avoids it well.
Harris tries to score with a low kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves his leg out of the way.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a crisp jab.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
Harris throws a right hand that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks under and follows up with a left that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop also avoids with ease.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris tries a quick counter leg kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is wise to it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Harris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's hands.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws the left hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Harris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop rather than just go for the knockout.
Harris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris keeps Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop at a distance using the push kick.
Harris is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick that half lands.
Harris staying out of range there.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harris cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harris throws a lazy body kick
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a straight right hand.
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 Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris tries a low kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a one two! Harris had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moved out of range nicely.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is winning the standup battle so far.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Harris clobbers Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body shot.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harris!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris with a nice cross.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away.
Harris throws a low kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range easily.
Harris throws the left hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the punch easily.
Harris is looking to slow Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop down with leg kicks.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Harris. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harris.
Harris cracks a nice hook into Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's ribs.
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harris misses with a leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a leg kick.
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips under a jab from Harris.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop checks a leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids the body shot from Harris.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris throws a head kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with an inside leg kick.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's calf.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands with a nice body punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harris 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 Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harris avoids the head kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Harris misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick that misses.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris connects with an inside leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris scores with a jab. Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris feints and then cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop down.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Harris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harris throws out a leg kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves out of range and Harris only half commits.
Good leg kick by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to clinch.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harris misses with a low kick as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop jumps back.
Harris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop checks it well.
Harris misses the body punch
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Harris lands with an overhand left.
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a double jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop checks a low kick from Harris.
Harris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harris scores with a kick to the midsection.
Harris cracks Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop clinches with his opponent.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocking some punches.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop working aggressively here.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop controls the action.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bops head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop back against the cage.
Harris misses with a knee strike.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head punch that misses.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Harris fails to land.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a punch to the body.
Harris works on Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's body with a couple of short punches.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks an uppercut.
Harris misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harris missing with knees to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a left hand.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Harris.
I think Harris 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Harris!
After winning the bout, Derek Harris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dorrance Jr (ranked 819 p4p, 116 weight class) and Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 648 p4p, 95 weight class). Dorrance Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Spencer Rubenstein enters the cage!
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222 lbs
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215 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edmund Dorrance Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Rubenstein!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubenstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spencer Rubenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Dorrance Jr.
Dorrance Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dorrance Jr blocks a jab.
Dorrance Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rubenstein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dorrance Jr.
Dorrance Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubenstein.
Rubenstein 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.
Rubenstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dorrance Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rubenstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorrance Jr.
Rubenstein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rubenstein misses with a hook.
Dorrance Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rubenstein jabs Dorrance Jr right on the nose. Dorrance Jr blinks but takes it well.
Rubenstein instigates a clinch.
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!
Dorrance Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dorrance Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorrance Jr.
Rubenstein gets through Dorrance Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dorrance Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Rubenstein controls his hands.
Rubenstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Dorrance Jr is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Dorrance Jr on the inside.
Dorrance Jr takes a shot to the head.
Rubenstein lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Rubenstein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rubenstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rubenstein scores with a shot to the side of Dorrance Jr's head.
Rubenstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Rubenstein.
Dorrance Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dorrance Jr is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorrance Jr takes a shot to the head.
Oh Dorrance Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rubenstein throws a big uppercut that drops Dorrance Jr! More strikes from Rubenstein and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dorrance Jr lies dazed against the cage as Rubenstein celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Rubenstein!
Our winner, Spencer Rubenstein, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Stuckey (ranked 510 p4p, 68 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 401 p4p, 50 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Stuckey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuckey throws a body kick that misses
and Po counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Po cracks Stuckey with a good jab.
Stuckey misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Po! But no joy.
Stuckey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stuckey. That's going to slow Po down.
Stuckey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Po misses with a leg kick.
Stuckey tries to land a leg kick but Po saw it coming and moves away.
Po appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stuckey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Po thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stuckey goes for a double leg but Po avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Po continues to drive forward.
Po steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Stuckey misses with a hook to the body
and Po cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stuckey throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
Po fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stuckey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Po 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stuckey looks to throw the jab but Po is out of range.
Tong Po is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Po misses its intended target.
Stuckey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stuckey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Po avoids it really well and circles away.
Stuckey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stuckey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Po tries to avoid it but Stuckey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Po to the ground. Po escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Stuckey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stuckey throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
Stuckey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stuckey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Po blocks the body kick.
Po throws out a counter right but Stuckey avoids it with no problem.
Po stuffs the takedown.
Stuckey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stuckey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stuckey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Po momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuckey throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Po misses the shot to the body.
Po misses the jab.
Po lands a big head kick that sends Stuckey tumbling to the mat! Po takes a step backwards and waves Stuckey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A combination from Po does no damage.
Po dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Po chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stuckey can pounce on him.
A head kick by Stuckey misses
and Po counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stuckey is rocked!
A low kick from Stuckey is predictable there
and Po counters with a right hand from hell and Stuckey is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tong Po!
An out of breath Tong Po thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Min-Sik Song (ranked 43 p4p, 7 weight class) and Bed Intruder (ranked 56 p4p, 9 weight class). Song comes to the cage accompanied by Akatsuki. Intruder has chosen Bed Intruder as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Bed Intruder has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Min-Sik Song!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bed Intruder!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intruder moves away.
Intruder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Song throwing a counter right hand but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Song takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Intruder walks into a straight right hand from Song.
Song fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Intruder is out of range.
Song throws an off balance right hand
letting Intruder counter with a right hand.
Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Intruder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Intruder throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Song counters with a nice uppercut.
Song throws a jab but it's blocked by Intruder.
Song will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Song tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Song tries to sprawl but Intruder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Song makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Intruder misses with a kick to the body.
Intruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Intruder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Intruder scores with a nice strike.
Song connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Song shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Song tries to score with a low kick but Intruder moves his leg out of the way.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Intruder has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Song with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Intruder.
Min-Sik Song is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Song tries a low kick but Intruder avoids it.
Intruder defending well as Song loads up on a big left hand.
Song throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Intruder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Song throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Song.
Song blocks a low kick nicely.
Intruder swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Song throws a hook to the side of Intruder's head but Intruder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Song throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Intruder.
Intruder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Song swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Song lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Song with a jab.
Song throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Intruder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Song fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Intruder checks it well.
Intruder throws a big shot that misses.
Song blocks a jab.
Intruder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Song has time to react.
Intruder throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
Song is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Song tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Intruder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Song walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Intruder.
An inside leg kick lands from Intruder.
Intruder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Intruder slips under a jab from Song.
Intruder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Song throws the left hand but Intruder avoids the punch easily.
Song misses with a looping left.
Intruder feints a counter leg kick.
Song throws a solid leg kick but Intruder takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Song.
Intruder throws out a counter right but Song avoids it with no problem.
Intruder avoids a kick to the body.
Intruder thumps Song with a low kick.
Intruder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Song scores with a jab.
Intruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Song looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Intruder blocks a leg kick.
Intruder throws out a powerful jab.
Song throws an overhand right that lands on Intruder's shoulder, as Intruder tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song lands with a slapping head kick.
Song throws a head kick but Intruder moves out of range.
Song missing with a left hand there. Intruder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Song avoids the body shot from Intruder.
Song avoids the body shot from Intruder.
Intruder throws a looping overhand right but Song ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Song.
Song lands a front kick.
Intruder is trying hard to land a takedown here. Song sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Intruder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Song.
Intruder dives in and grabs Song's left leg, looking for a takedown. Song pushes down on Intruder's head and hops out.
Min-Sik Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.
Song works Intruder's body with a nice hook.
Intruder drives through and clinches with Song against the cage.
Intruder tries a body shot but Song blocks it.
Song misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder digs a right hand underneath Song's ribcage. Song let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Song's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Intruder blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Song creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Song blocks an uppercut.
Song's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Song.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song works Intruder's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Song misses.
Song thuds a left hand into Intruder's body.
A slow jab from Song misses its intended target.
Intruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot lands for Intruder.
Intruder lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Intruder misses.
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Intruder is just out of range.
Song moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIntruder.
Song throws the left hand but Intruder avoids the punch easily.
Intruder shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Song manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Intruder postures up and lands a big shot to Song's brow.
Song is looking to stand up but Intruder isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Intruder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Song wants to get back to his feet but Intruder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Min-Sik Song dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Song throws a lazy right hand but Intruder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Song bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Intruder throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Min-Sik Song is winning the standup battle so far.
Song moves away from the strike by Intruder.
Song slips under a jab from Intruder.
Intruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Intruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Song.
Intruder misses with a hook.
Intruder lands with a shot to the body.
Song misses with a right hand
and Intruder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Intruder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Intruder flicks out a counter leg kick but Song steps away.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
Intruder connects with a nice looking jab.
Song slips a jab and a cross from Intruder.
An inside leg kick lands from Song.
Song moves away from the strike by Intruder.
Song bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Intruder's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Intruder misses.
Intruder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Song clobbers Intruder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Intruder. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Intruder moves away and avoids it.
Intruder dives in and scores a takedown into Song's guard.
Intruder distracts Song with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Intruder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Intruder landing with the ground and pound.
Intruder wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
Intruder prevents Song from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intruder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Song's head.
Intruder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Intruder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Intruder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Song's head.
Intruder wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
Intruder is looking to work some ground and pound but Song has wrist control.
Intruder won't allow Song to get back to his feet.
Intruder landing with the ground and pound.
Intruder slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Intruder throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Song to regain full guard.
Intruder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Song's head.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song wants to get back to his feet but Intruder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Intruder is in close to Song's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Intruder is in close to Song's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Intruder stops Song from standing up.
Intruder distracts Song with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Song wants to stand but Intruder is controlling the position.
Intruder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Intruder wants to pass the guard but Song is keeping the position.
Song scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song looks to throw the jab but Intruder is out of range.
Nice shot by Song.
Song moves out of range as Intruder throws a body kick.
Song throws a leg kick but Intruder sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Intruder lands a nice shot to the body.
Song throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Intruder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Song on the side of the head.
A cross from Intruder lands.
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!
Intruder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Song. Song obviously looking to wear him down.
Song connects with the punch.
Intruder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Song misses the jab.
Song throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Intruder looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Intruder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Intruder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Intruder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Intruder throws a hook but Song avoids it easily.
Intruder swings for the body but Song moves out of range.
Intruder avoids the body shot from Song.
Song avoids the body shot from Intruder.
Song throwing a counter right hand but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Intruder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Song on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bed Intruder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Intruder connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Song momentarily.
Song lands a nice leg kick that just misses Intruder's sensitive parts.
Intruder misses with a takedown attempt - Song sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Song appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Intruder swings widly with a right hand
and Song counters with a nice low kick that buckles Intruder's knee momentarily.
Intruder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Song takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Song fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Intruder checks it well.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
Intruder moves out of range of the leg kick from Song.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Intruder! But no joy.
Intruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Intruder throws a big shot that misses.
Song tried to counter with a leg kick but Intruder avoided it.
Song fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Intruder is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Intruder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
A looping hook to the body misses from Intruder. Song does a little dance to reset his feet.
Song thuds a left hand into Intruder's body.
Song misses with a hook. Intruder ducked under it nicely.
Intruder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Song's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Intruder moves into range and clinches up with Song.
Intruder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Song misses with the head strike.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Song struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
A short right from Song.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Song swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Song throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Intruders head.
Song blocking some punches.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Song.
Song is trying to break free.
Song misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Song creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Intruder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Song.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Song creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Song misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder misses with some punches.
Song blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Song blocks a body shot from Intruder.
Intruder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Intruder scores with a shot to the side of Song's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Intruder.
A short body shot lands from Intruder as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Intruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Intruder scores with a shot to the side of Song's head.
Song breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Intruder throws a shot from downtown. Song moves away and avoids it.
Intruder throws the left hand but Song avoids the punch easily.
Song bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Song misses with a body shot.
Song lands with a right hand.
Intruder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song scores with a hook.
Intruder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Intruder moves out of range as Song throws a body kick.
Intruder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Intruder misses its intended target.
Intruder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
Intruder lands a jab.
Song throws a shot from downtown. Intruder moves away and avoids it.
Intruder slips a jab from Song.
Song lands a nice leg kick that just misses Intruder's sensitive parts.
Song throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Intruder there.
Intruder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Intruder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Song slips a straight right by Intruder.
Intruder throws a combination. Song tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Intruder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Song defends well and Intruder ends up having to push Song into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Min-Sik Song has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Song tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Song swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Intruder throws a fast counter high kick but Song manages to duck under it in time.
Song takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Song misses.
Song walks forward, straight into a front kick from Intruder.
Intruder misses with an uppercut.
Intruder connects with a nice looking jab.
Intruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Intruder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Song throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Intruder.
Song just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Song looks to land a body kick but Intruder moved away.
Intruder misses with a body kick.
Intruder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Song.
Intruder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bed Intruder really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Intruder wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Song.
Intruder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
The fighters circling - Intruder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Song half committed to a counter leg kick.
Song blocks a low kick nicely.
Song lands a jab to the nose.
A leg kick checked by Song.
Intruder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Intruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Song moves away.
Intruder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Song counters with a stiff right hand.
Song scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Intruder looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Intruder throws an overhand right that lands on Song's shoulder, as Song tries to avoid the shot.
Intruder lands with an uppercut that bounces Song off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Intruder.
Song misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Intruder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
Intruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Song slips a jab from Intruder.
Intruder looks to throw the jab but Song is out of range.
Intruder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
Intruder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Song connects with a crisp jab.
Intruder has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Song.
Song swings for the body but Intruder moves out of range.
Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Intruder throws out the jab.
Intruder shoots in and drives through. Song sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Song misses the target.
Intruder is looking to clinch.
Song tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Song does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Intruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Song.
Song jabs Intruder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder misses the shot to the body.
Song jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Song scores with a nice strike.
Song stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Intruder takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Intruder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Intruder takes a swing at Song's ribcage but misses.
Song uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Intruder.
Intruder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Song counters with a left to the body.
Intruder connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Song swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Intruder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Intruder throws a leg kick but Song sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body kick from Song.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intruder moves away.
Song connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Song avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Intruder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song misses with a body shot.
Intruder moves out of range of the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Song 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 Intruder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Intruder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Intruder misses with a body shot.
Intruder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Intruder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
A chopping leg kick lands by Intruder.
Song takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Song doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Song scores with a head kick.
Intruder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Song.
A thudding body kick lands there by Intruder!
Intruder cracks Song with a right hand to the side of the head.
Intruder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Song.
Song looks to land a right hand but Intruder moved out of range.
Intruder slips under a jab.
Intruder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Song throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Intruder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Song.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder avoids the body shot from Song.
Intruder tries to clinch but Song is having none of it.
Intruder tries to land a front kick but Song steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Song there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Song was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
A punch combination from Intruder misses.
Song swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Intruder.
Song feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Intruders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Song is looking to score with low kicks.
And Intruder tries to counter it with a takedown but Song pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Intruder with a nice cross.
Song misses with a body shot.
Intruder avoids the body shot from Song.
Song throws out a leg kick but Intruder moves out of range and Song only half commits.
Song scores with a jab.
Intruder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Intruder misses with a takedown attempt
and Song counters with a thumping low kick.
Song misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Min-Sik Song had his way with Bed Intruder in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Song will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Intruder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Intruder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Song is out of range.
Song moves into range and connects with a jab.
Song misses with an uppercut. Intruder saw that one coming.
Intruder thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Song on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Song scores with a jab to the head.
Song throws a nice inside leg kick.
Song misses with an uppercut. Intruder saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Song.
Song waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Intruder.
Intruder blocks a jab.
Song is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song lands a body shot.
Song takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Song throws a body punch but Intruder moves out of range.
Song scores with the left hand. Intruder knows he should have avoided that one.
Intruder misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Intruder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Song throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song misses the shot to the body.
Song misses with a low kick.
Intruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Intruder misses.
Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Intruder moves away.
Intruder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Intruder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Song feints and then cracks Intruder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Intruder down.
A leg kick checked by Intruder.
Song jabs Intruder right on the nose. Intruder blinks but takes it well.
Song fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Intruder manages to avoid it.
Song lands a head shot.
Song throws a hook but Intruder blocks it.
Intruder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Intruder.
Intruder lands a two punch combo.
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!
Intruder lands a nice shot that snaps Song's head back.
Intruder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Song feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Intruders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Song swings widly with a right hand
and Intruder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Song with a jab.
Song misses with an uppercut.
Intruder throws out a counter right but Song avoids it with no problem.
Song throws a leg kick which misses Intruder's front leg but catches the back leg as Intruder tries to avoid it.
Song chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Intruder can pounce on him.
Song throws a body punch but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Intruder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Song throws a hook but Intruder avoids it easily.
Song misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Intruder.
Song misses with a low kick.
Intruder is looking to land body kicks.
Song scores with a decent looking hook.
Song swats away the attempt to clinch by Intruder.
Song digs a good body shot into Intruder's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Intruder throws out the jab.
Song takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Song fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Intruder.
Intruder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Song manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Intruder keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Song blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Song.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intruder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Song's elbow.
A short uppercut from Intruder.
Song tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Intruder takes a shot to the head.
Song misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Song blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Song's efforts to push away.
Song lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
Intruder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Song's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Song misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Intruder has a couple of punches blocked by Song.
Bed Intruder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Intruder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Intruder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Song is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Song.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Song misses with the head strike.
Intruder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Song backwards.
Song misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Song - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Min-Sik Song showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Song has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Min-Sik Song!
Min-Sik Song retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Min-Sik Song rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gideon Navarro (ranked 41 p4p, 7 weight class) and Abner Applegate (ranked 113 p4p, 20 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gideon Navarro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abner Applegate!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Applegate tries to score with a low kick but Navarro moves his leg out of the way.
Applegate wants to clinch.
A low kick from Navarro misses
and Applegate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Applegate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Applegate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
We've been informed that Applegate 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.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Applegate moved out of range nicely.
Navarro misses with a double jab.
Applegate cracks Navarro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Applegate.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Applegate tries to get set, Navarro tries to push him back and clinch up but Applegate manages to avoid the attempt.
Applegate tries to bum rush Navarro with a series of wild strikes but Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Applegate tries a head kick but it misses.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Applegate moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro misses with a low kick.
Navarro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Navarro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Applegate's head.
Navarro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Navarro in a clinch.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Applegate walks away with a smile on his face. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Navarro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Applegate to score with a decent uppercut.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Navarro tries a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Navarro as he connects with a hook.
Applegate throws a leg kick
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Applegate throws a chopping leg kick but Navarro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Navarro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Navarro there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Applegate tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro punishes Applegate's body with a nice straight punch.
Navarro misses with the combination.
Navarro slips under a jab from Applegate.
Navarro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate wants to slow Navarro down by chopping away at his legs.
Applegate darts in and clinches Navarro up against the cage.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Navarro working hard to break the clinch.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Navarro's elbow.
Applegate tries a body shot but Navarro blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Navarro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Navarro controls his hands.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Applegate to keep the fight standing.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
Navarro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Applegate.
Navarro throws a combination. Applegate tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Applegate misses with a double jab.
Navarro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Navarro scores with a shot to the body.
Navarro lands a glancing blow to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
Applegate pushes Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Navarro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Applegate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Navarro jumps guard but Applegate stands there with Navarro around his waist. Navarro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Applegate missing with knees to the body.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate won't allow it.
Applegate is pressed up against the cage. Navarro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Applegate down to the mat. Applegate avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Applegate scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Navarro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Navarro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Applegate is able to avoid easily.
Applegate thuds a left hand into Navarro's body.
Navarro throws a body punch but Applegate moves out of range.
Navarro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Navarro in a clinch.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro manages to break the clinch.
Navarro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Applegate swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
Applegate throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Applegate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Applegate misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Applegate, right into the meat.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Applegate moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Navarro misses with a few strikes there.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Applegate saw that one coming.
Applegate is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slapping leg kick lands for Applegate.
Applegate staying out of range there.
Applegate tries to land a leg kick but Navarro saw it coming and moves away.
Applegate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Navarro on the side of the head.
Navarro slips a jab from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Applegate blocks the low kick.
Navarro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Applegates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Applegate moves forwards but Navarro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Navarro misses with a straight right.
Navarro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Applegate.
Navarro blocks a jab.
Applegate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Applegate lands a nice looking body shot.
Navarro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Applegate on the side of the head.
Navarro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a low kick, looking for Navarro's leg but Navarro calmly moves out of range.
Applegate takes one on the button.
Applegate is looking to land body kicks.
Navarro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Applegate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Navarro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Applegate. Applegate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Applegate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Navarro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Navarro throws a series of punches but Applegate avoids them all with ease.
Applegate misses the jab.
Navarro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Navarro walks into a left hand.
Navarro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.
Applegate throws out a counter right but Navarro avoids it with no problem.
Applegate throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Applegate blocks the low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Applegate, right into the meat.
Applegate checks the leg kick.
Applegate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Applegate's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Navarro there.
Applegate slips under a jab from Navarro.
Applegate throws a shot to the body.
Navarro throws a jab when Applegate was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Applegate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro lands an overhand right.
Navarro swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Navarro is trying to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling him.
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
Applegate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Navarro at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Navarro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Navarro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Applegate was well out of range. Poor timing from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a low kick.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Applegate throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
Applegate misses the jab.
Applegate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navarro.
Applegate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
Applegate throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Navarro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Applegate.
Navarro 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.
Applegate looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Navarro cracks Applegate with an open hand slap.
Applegate misses the body punch
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Navarro connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Applegate.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
Applegate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Navarro looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
Applegate takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Applegate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Navarro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Applegate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Applegate throws a solid leg kick but Navarro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Applegate.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Navarro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Navarro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate tries a head kick but it misses.
Navarro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Applegate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Applegate blocks a jab.
Applegate is looking to chop away at Navarro's legs.
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 Gideon Navarro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Applegate tries to land a leg kick but Navarro saw it coming and moves away.
Navarro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Applegate.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Navarro slips a jab and a cross from Applegate.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Navarro misses the target.
Applegate walks into a stiff left hand from Navarro.
Applegate has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Navarro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro throws a leg kick but Applegate sees it coming and moves out of range.
Applegate lands with a kick to the temple. Navarro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Navarro scores with a decent looking hook.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Applegate's belly button to the back.
Applegate jabs at Navarro's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate tries to clinch up but Navarro circles away and keeps his distance.
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Navarro.
Applegate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Applegate scores with a hook.
Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Applegate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate cracks the inside of Navarro's front leg.
Applegate gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Applegate throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Navarro lands a glancing blow to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Applegate checks a low kick from Navarro.
A clash of legs there as Navarro blocks the low kick.
Navarro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Applegate throws an off balance right hand
and Navarro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Applegate's knee momentarily.
Applegate moves forwards but Navarro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Applegate rushes Navarro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Navarro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Applegate walks away with a smile on his face. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Applegate's corner calls for a 1-2. Applegate obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Applegate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Navarro on the side of the head.
Navarro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate throws a leg kick that is checked
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Navarro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Applegate wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro slips a jab and a cross from Applegate.
Navarro seems to have got his legs back now.
Navarro lands with an uppercut that bounces Applegate off the cage and back into range.
Navarro lands with an overhand left.
Navarro lands a nice looking body shot.
Applegate tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Navarro is able to avoid easily.
Navarro checks a leg kick.
Navarro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Applegate takes one to the chin there.
Navarro misses with a low kick.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
Navarro tests Applegate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gideon Navarro is winning the standup battle so far.
Applegate slips a jab from Navarro.
A nice side step and Applegate releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Applegate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Navarro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Applegate scrambles back to his feet.
Applegate on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Applegate saw that one coming.
Applegate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Applegate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws out a powerful jab.
Navarro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Applegate misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Navarro throws a leg kick but Applegate moved away.
Applegate misses with a head kick.
Navarro is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Applegate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate scores with a leg kick.
Applegate lands with a nice body punch.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Applegate throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Navarro on the side of the head.
Applegate pushes Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.
Navarro gets control of Applegate's arms and successfully pulls guard. Navarro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Applegate's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Applegate has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Navarro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Applegate jumps into side control!
Navarro tries to buck Applegate off but Applegate is having none of it.
Applegate is staying tight to Navarro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Applegate is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gideon Navarro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Applegate looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
Applegate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Applegate slips under a jab from Navarro.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Navarro moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Navarro checks a leg kick.
Navarro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Applegate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Applegate slips the punch.
Applegate looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Navarro scores with a jab.
Navarro throws a lazy right hand but Applegate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Navarro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Navarro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Navarro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Applegate moves out of range as Navarro strikes.
Applegate lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro breaks the clinch.
Applegate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Applegate ducks right into an uppercut from Navarro.
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.
Navarro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Applegate avoids the body shot from Navarro.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Applegate moves away and avoids it.
Navarro throws a looping overhand right but Applegate ducks down to avoid it.
Navarro misses the body punch
and Applegate counters with a stiff right hand.
Applegate swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Navarro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Applegate just manages to avoid it.
Applegate lands a nice looking body shot.
Navarro defending well as Applegate loads up on a big left hand.
Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Applegate. That snapped Navarro's head back.
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!
Applegate digs a good hook to Navarro's body.
Applegate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro backing away here, and Applegate unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Navarro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Navarro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro misses with a straight right.
Navarro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Applegate takes one to the side of the head.
Navarro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Navarro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Applegate.
Navarro throws out a loose jab but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Navarro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Applegate blocks the low kick.
Navarro throws a right hand that Applegate ducks under and follows up with a left that Applegate also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Navarro moves out of range of the body kick.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Applegate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Navarro is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Navarro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Applegate looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Navarro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Applegate throws a sloppy head kick and Navarro moves out of range easily.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Navarro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Applegate scores with a hook.
Applegate is looking to score with low kicks.
Navarro misses with a body shot.
Navarro tries a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate clinches with his opponent.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Applegate to keep the fight standing.
Navarro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Applegate is defending well.
Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Applegate to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Navarro lands a right hand.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Navarro manages to pull guard.
Navarro has his foot on Applegate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Applegate works his way back into a safe position though.
Navarro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Applegate trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gideon Navarro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Applegate scores with a crisp jab that stopped Navarro in his tracks.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Applegate moves into the clinch.
Navarro cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Navarro breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate with a nice cross.
Navarro thumps Applegate with a low kick.
Applegate is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Applegate.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Applegate's shoulder, as Applegate tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro throws a wild body kick that Applegate sees coming a mile off.
Applegate feints a counter leg kick.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Navarro throws an off balance right hand
and Applegate counters with a good low kick that Navarro was not able to check.
Applegate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Navarro can pounce on him.
Applegate throws a front kick aimed at Navarro's knee but Navarro avoids it well.
Navarro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Navarro.
Applegate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Applegate misses with a leg kick.
Applegate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Applegate moves away.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Navarro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Navarro scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Navarro lunges at Applegate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Applegate's hand.
Applegate pushes Navarro up against the cage in a clinch.
Navarro takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Applegate holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet.
Abner Applegate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Navarro is looking to break free of the clinch but Applegate has double underhooks.
Navarro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Applegate walks away with a smile on his face. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gideon Navarro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Navarro misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Navarro under the eye.
Applegate tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range.
Applegate throws a good cross that connects.
Applegate throws a leg kick but Navarro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Applegate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Navarro throws a hook to the side of Applegate's head but Applegate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Navarro.
An inside leg kick lands from Navarro.
Navarro scores with a hook to the body. Applegate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Navarro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Applegate.
Navarro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Navarro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Navarro misses with a body kick.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Applegate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Navarro misses.
Applegate doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Applegate changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Navarro throws a hook but Applegate blocks it.
Gideon Navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Navarro is avoiding it.
Applegate looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Applegate lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Navarro lunges at Applegate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Applegate's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Navarro.
Navarro looks to land a right hand but Applegate moved out of range.
Navarro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Applegate under the eye.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Applegate.
Navarro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Navarro scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro scores with a jab to the head.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Navarro.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Applegate tests Navarro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Navarro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Navarro scores with a jab to the body.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Navarro.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abner Applegate.
I think Navarro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro retains his welterweight title!
Gideon Navarro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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