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GAMMA#841 Benedetti v Rones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Long Thai (ranked 1061 p4p, 767 weight class) and DeMario Valdez (ranked 136 p4p, 100 weight class). Valdez has chosen Era - Ameno 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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14 - 15 - 1 |
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154
17 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 14 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, DeMario Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valdez thuds his shin into the meat of Thai's side.
Valdez misses with a lunging right hand
and Thai counters with an outside leg kick.
Valdez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Valdez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Valdez throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
Thai throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
Valdez looks to land a right hand but Thai moved out of range.
Thai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thai - that will leave a mark!
DeMario Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thai throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez loads up on a big right hand but Thai slips the punch.
Valdez looks to throw the jab but Thai is out of range.
As Valdez tries to get set, Thai tries to push him back and clinch up but Valdez manages to avoid the attempt.
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Valdez misses.
Thai feints and then cracks Valdez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Valdez down.
Thai scores with a three punch combo!
Thai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valdez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Valdez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valdez misses with a looping right.
Thai throwing a counter right hand but Valdez manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez throws a jab when Thai was well out of range.
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez avoids the head kick by Thai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like DeMario Valdez has been cut.
Thai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Valdez throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valdez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valdez checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai moves out of range of the strikes.
As Valdez tries to get set, Thai tries to push him back and clinch up but Valdez manages to avoid the attempt.
Thai avoids the head kick by Valdez.
Valdez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Valdez throws a poor cross that misses
and Thai counters by moving into the clinch.
Valdez avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Thai lands a nice elbow.
Valdez avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Valdez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thai blocks a body shot from Valdez.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Valdezs head.
Thai blocking some punches.
Thai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valdez can't find room to land a body shot as Thai controls the action.
Thai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valdez blocks it with crossed arms.
Valdez trying to control the position but instead, Thai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valdez into the cage.
Valdez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
Thai tries a knee to the head but Valdez blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valdez lands with a short shot to the head.
Thai blocks an uppercut.
Valdez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Valdez has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valdez.
A hook to the body from Valdez.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Long Thai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valdez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thai misses with a body shot.
DeMario Valdez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valdez misses with a hook.
Thai lands a body shot.
Valdez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thai defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Thai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Thai.
Valdez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Valdez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valdez tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valdez blocks an elbow strike from Thai.
Thai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valdez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Long Thai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Thai.
Thai lands a nice knee to the body.
Valdez stalling in the clinch but Thai improves position.
Thai lands a nice uppercut.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thai or not.
Come on Valdez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thai throws an elbow but it misses.
Thai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Valdez avoids the damage to the body.
Valdez is trying to stall.
Thai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Valdez.
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Thai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thai can't find room to land a body shot as Valdez controls the action.
Thai tries a knee to the head but Valdez blocks it.
Nice elbow from Thai.
Valdez looking to slow down the pace here.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valdez is defending well for now.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Valdez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thai gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai manages to break the clinch.
Thai fakes the leg kick and cracks Valdez in the body.
Thai moves out of range of the strikes.
Valdez throws an off balance right hand
and Thai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
Valdez misses with a combination
and Valdez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up DeMario Valdez's cut even more.
Thai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thai misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Valdez.
Valdez with a nice cross.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valdez misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdez looks to score with a jab to the body but Thai is just out of range.
As Valdez tries to get set, Thai tries to push him back and clinch up but Valdez manages to avoid the attempt.
Valdez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valdez.
Valdez lands a jab.
Valdez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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 Long Thai will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeMario Valdez'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!
Valdez scores with a kick to the body.
Valdez ducks right into an uppercut from Thai.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Valdez moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Valdez misses.
Valdez moves out of range of the body kick from Thai.
Valdez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thai ducks under a wild hook from Valdez.
Thai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick by Valdez misses
and Thai counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Valdez misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdez swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valdez manages to circle out of the way.
Valdez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Thai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Valdez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thai doesn't seem bothered though.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Valdez cracks Thai with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thai.
Valdez throws a poor cross that misses
and Thai counters with a big head kick but Valdez shrugs it off.
Thai slips under a jab from Valdez.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thai throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valdez! But no joy.
Valdez misses with the combination.
Thai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdez misses with an uppercut.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Valdez breaks away and moves out of range.
Thai misses with a body kick.
Thai throws a body shot but no joy.
Thai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Thai finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Valdez misses the target.
And Thai counters with a quick kick to the body but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez looks to land a left hand but Thai moved out of range nicely.
Valdez throws a hook but Thai avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thai misses with a head kick.
Valdez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valdez misses with a body shot
and Thai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valdez misses with a lunging right hand
and Thai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Valdez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valdez tries to counter with a clinch but Thai shakes him off and moves away.
Thai defending well as Valdez loads up on a big left hand.
Thai tries to score with a low kick but Valdez moves his leg out of the way.
Valdez tries to counter with a clinch but Thai shakes him off and moves away.
Valdez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Valdez thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Long Thai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bo Xiang Pao (ranked 492 p4p, 486 weight class) and Selfie Lord (ranked 66 p4p, 65 weight class). Selfie Lord has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 3, fighting out of London, Bo Xiang Pao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 27 - 2, fighting out of London, Selfie Lord!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao tries to keep at a distance but Lord has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lord misses with the head strike.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiang Pao breaks from the clinch.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Lord counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao scores with a body shot.
Lord lands with a right hand.
 It looks like Bo Xiang Pao has been cut.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Xiang Pao bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lord's head.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Lord has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lord slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a body kick.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lord.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiang Pao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lord avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord takes one to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao works Lord's body with a nice hook.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiang Pao defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiang Pao tries a head kick but it misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Xiang Pao, as that shot connected.
Lord throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lord uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
A low kick from Xiang Pao is predictable there
and Lord counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook
and Lord counters with a stiff right hand.
Lord gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord tries to clinch up.
Lord avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Lord misses.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lord misses the shot to the body.
Xiang Pao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xiang Pao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Xiang Pao lands.
A swing and a miss from Xiang Pao.
Lord lands a nice hook to Xiang Pao's body. Xiang Pao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Lord moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Lord is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xiang Pao rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao catches Lord with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A combination from Lord does no damage.
Xiang Pao with a jab.
Lord throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lord moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lord.
Xiang Pao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Lord misses the jab.
Xiang Pao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lord misses with a looping left.
Xiang Pao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xiang Pao staying out of range there.
Jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a right hand
and Lord counters with a left to the body.
Lord slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao missing with a left hand there. Lord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Lord slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Lord tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lord misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao defending well as Lord loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
Lord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot that sends Lord's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Lord lands with a good body shot.
Lord slips under a jab from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight right.
Xiang Pao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lord scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xiang Pao in his tracks.
Lord throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Xiang Pao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lord.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut.
Lord looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao avoids the body shot from Lord.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord misses with a low kick as Xiang Pao jumps back.
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lord's head backwards.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lord wants to clinch up but Xiang Pao keeps it at a distance.
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 Bo Xiang Pao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lord missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiang Pao cracks a nice hook into Lord's ribs.
Lord connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao connects with a single shot there.
Xiang Pao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Lord throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Nice jab there from Xiang Pao.
Lord scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xiang Pao cracks Lord with an open hand slap.
Nice body punch from Xiang Pao.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiang Pao manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lord on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao lands with an overhand left.
Lord uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiang Pao.
A countering left hand to the body from Lord misses.
Lord scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xiang Pao throws a body punch but Lord moves out of range.
Lord throws out a loose jab but Xiang Pao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Lord scores with a jab to the head.
Xiang Pao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lord has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xiang Pao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lord lands with a right hand.
Lord throws a shot from downtown. Xiang Pao moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao lands a right hook to the body.
Xiang Pao with a nice calf kick.
Lord lands a really nice looking cross but Xiang Pao seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lord is out of range.
It seemed like Lord was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
Xiang Pao scores with a spinning back kick!
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao misses the jab.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xiang Pao throws an overhand right that lands on Lord's shoulder, as Lord tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao misses with a kick to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy uppercut
and Lord counters with a stiff right hand.
Xiang Pao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lord.
Lord looks to score with a jab to the body but Xiang Pao is just out of range.
Lord misses with a low kick.
Lord throws a jab but it's blocked by Xiang Pao.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Xiang Pao 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 Lord has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lord and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lord throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Xiang Pao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lord looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lord looks to throw the jab but Xiang Pao is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Lord's leg but Lord calmly moves out of range.
Lord swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with an uppercut. Lord saw that one coming.
Xiang Pao scores with a decent looking hook.
Lord moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Lord defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Bo Xiang Pao is winning the standup battle so far.
Xiang Pao throws a right hand that misses
and Lord counters with a nice body shot.
Xiang Pao thumps Lord with a low kick.
Xiang Pao drops his hands momentarily and Lord takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick lands for Lord.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Lord was well out of range.
Lord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lord's sensitive parts.
Lord's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xiang Pao with a nice calf kick.
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiang Pao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lord's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xiang Pao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lord scrambles back to his feet.
Xiang Pao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lord connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiang Pao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Lord throws out a counter right but Xiang Pao avoids it with no problem.
Lord slips a straight right by Xiang Pao.
Lord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Xiang Pao as he checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Lord checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Xiang Pao misses with a left hand
and Lord counters with a leg kick.
Lord staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiang Pao throws a jab but it's blocked by Lord.
Lord throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xiang Pao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lord counters with a nice leg kick.
Lord connects with a body shot that sends Xiang Pao's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Xiang Pao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Xiang Pao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Xiang Pao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lord throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lord counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lord checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xiang Pao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lord was well out of range. Poor timing from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws out a loose jab but Lord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiang Pao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lord misses with a head kick.
Lord throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiang Pao.
Lord connects with a nice looking jab.
Xiang Pao moves out of range as Lord throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Lord connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xiang Pao momentarily.
Lord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiang Pao.
Lord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Lord looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiang Pao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lord.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Xiang Pao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xiang Pao keeps the fight on the outside.
Lord throws a head kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao 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.
Xiang Pao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lord. Lord obviously looking to wear him down.
Lord throws a nice looking combination but Xiang Pao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Xiang Pao lands.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Lord's leg but Lord calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao blocks a jab.
Xiang Pao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lord takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Lord does it's job there.
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 telegraphed right hand from Xiang Pao misses the target.
Xiang Pao walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lord.
Bo Xiang Pao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Lord let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.
Lord gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xiang Pao.
Lord rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xiang Pao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lord avoids a kick to the body.
Lord staying out of range there.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Lord flicks out a counter leg kick but Xiang Pao steps away.
Xiang Pao throws a shot to the body.
Xiang Pao misses with a straight left.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook.
Lord connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao needs to keep his hands up - Lord had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lord.
Lord defending well as Xiang Pao loads up on a big left hand.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lord tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lord throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao lands a right hook to the body.
Lord checks a leg kick nicely.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Lord tried to score with a low kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
Lord thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiang Pao sizes up Lord with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xiang Pao slips under a jab from Lord.
It looked like Xiang Pao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Xiang Pao coming out on top.
Xiang Pao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Selfie Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Lord misses its intended target.
Xiang Pao checks the leg kick nicely there.
A shot to the liver by Lord. Beautiful body shot.
Xiang Pao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lord moves away from the strike by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws out a powerful jab.
Xiang Pao cracks Lord with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lord throws a lazy uppercut
letting Xiang Pao counter with a right hand.
Lord swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice uppercut.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Lord's front leg but catches the back leg as Lord tries to avoid it.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook. Lord ducked under it nicely.
Lord missing with a left hand there. Xiang Pao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lord lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice leg kick from Xiang Pao, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lord throws a body punch but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xiang Pao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
A less than humble Bo Xiang Pao misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Disco Kid (ranked 334 p4p, 549 weight class) and BM Websphere (ranked 46 p4p, 73 weight class). Kid's entrance music is Wu Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. A fine choice. BM Websphere is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Disco Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, BM Websphere!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Websphere pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Websphere tests Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Websphere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kid checks the leg kick nicely there.
Websphere takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Websphere keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kid.
Websphere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere lands a front kick.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Kid checks it.
Kid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Websphere sprawls and moves away.
Kid circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kid's sensitive parts.
Websphere tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Websphere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
A telegraphed right hand from Websphere misses the target.
Disco Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Websphere moves in looking to clinch but Kid pushes him off.
Kid takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Websphere gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kid.
Kid scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Websphere tries to clinch up.
Kid avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kid throws a hook to the side of Websphere's head but Websphere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Websphere rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Kid counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid stays in close to Websphere's body and controls the position.
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Websphere.
Websphere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kid throwing strikes from guard but Websphere blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Websphere working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kid.
We've been hearing that Kid has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kid advances to half guard.
Kid throwing shots but Websphere is blocking nicely.
Kid seems to be working for a kimura but Websphere defends the submission attempt.
Kid controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kid looks to land a strike but Websphere avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kid looking to pass the guard.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Websphere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid throws a big right hand that misses.
Kid throwing strikes from guard but Websphere blocks nicely.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Websphere avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Disco Kid will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Websphere looks to score with a jab to the body but Kid is just out of range.
Kid misses with a double jab.
Kid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Websphere.
Websphere keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere walks into a left hand.
Websphere takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Websphere can do to turn this around?
Kid throws an off balance right hand
and Websphere makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid moves out of range of the strikes.
Websphere moves into the clinch.
Websphere digs a right hand into Kid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kid's gas tank.
Kid misses with a body punch.
Websphere has Kid pressed against the cage, preventing Kid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kid breaks from the clinch.
Kid lands with a hook. Websphere tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Websphere moves away.
Kid shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Websphere sprawls well. Websphere wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kid gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Disco Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Websphere slips a jab from Kid.
Kid misses with a body shot.
Websphere wants to counter the offense by Kid and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kid shoots in but no luck this time.
Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Websphere closes the distance and pushes Kid back into the cage.
Websphere creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Websphere blocks a body shot from Kid.
Websphere swings wildly with an uppercut but Kid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Websphere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kid is trying to break the clinch but Websphere has him pressed against the cage.
Kid managing to block the knees to the body from Websphere.
Websphere tries to land knees in the clinch but Kid avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid cracks Websphere with a nice body shot.
Websphere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kid misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kid.
Kid misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Websphere lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Kid lands with a light punch inside.
Websphere blocks a body shot from Kid.
Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Kid.
Websphere lands with a right to the head.
Kid wants a takedown.
Kid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Websphere has him pressed against the cage.
Websphere digs a right hand into Kid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kid's gas tank.
Websphere gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kid goes for a takedown attempt but Websphere pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Websphere tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kid was well out of range. Poor timing from Websphere.
Websphere shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Websphere has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Websphere - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kid is trying to break free.
Websphere prevents Kid from breaking the clinch.
Kid lands with a light punch inside.
Websphere can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
Websphere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Websphere misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Websphere.
Websphere is working Kid over against the cage.
Kid misses with a body punch.
Websphere missing with knees to the body.
Websphere lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Websphere digs a right hand underneath Kid's ribcage. Kid let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice elbow from Websphere.
It looks like Disco Kid has been cut.
Websphere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Websphere lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kid blocks a body shot from Websphere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BM Websphere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Disco Kid's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kid is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Websphere.
Websphere cracks Kid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kid cracks Websphere with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Websphere tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.
Kid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Websphere on the side of the head.
Websphere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Websphere throws a counter combo.
Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Websphere jabs at Kid's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere darts in and clinches Kid up against the cage.
Websphere cracks Kid with a nice body shot.
Websphere struggles to land a body shot inside as Kid controls his hands.
Kid is working Websphere over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Websphere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere lands a knee to the head.
BM Websphere seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kid blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Websphere.
Websphere landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kid can't break the clinch.
Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kid lands with a right to the head.
Websphere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Websphere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Websphere pushes Kid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Websphere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kid decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Websphere wants to improve his position but Kid is controlling well.
Kid tries to pass to full mount but Websphere defends it.
Kid seems to be looking for submissions.
Kid is working for a kimura but Websphere is defending it quite comfortably.
Websphere is staying active underneath Kid, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Disco Kid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere works his way to full guard. Good work.
Websphere has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Websphere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there.
Kid throwing strikes but missing.
Kid is looking to advance position but Websphere has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kid bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Websphere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kid is looking to work some ground and pound but Websphere has wrist control.
Kid throws an elbow that misses. Websphere uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kid's guard. Nice move by Websphere!
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Websphere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to BM Websphere.
I think Websphere 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... BM Websphere!
BM Websphere decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sleight Of Hand (ranked 218 p4p, 363 weight class) and Darth Sidious (ranked 35 p4p, 59 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sleight Of Hand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 42 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidious feints and then cracks Of Hand's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Of Hand down.
Of Hand scores with a head kick.
Sidious blocks a head kick by Of Hand.
Sidious throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Of Hand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sidious scores with a body shot.
Sidious bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sidious scores with a jab to the body.
Of Hand has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sidious fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sidious throws a leg kick which misses Of Hand's front leg but catches the back leg as Of Hand tries to avoid it.
Sidious lands with a kick to the temple. Of Hand shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Hand misses with a head kick.
Sidious swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Of Hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Hand scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sidious. That snapped Of Hand's head back.
Of Hand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sidious.
Sidious connects with a body shot that sends Of Hand's belly button to the back.
Of Hand falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sidious counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Of Hand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Of Hand lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Sidious catches Of Hand right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Of Hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Hand slips under a jab.
Sidious misses with a body punch
and Of Hand counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Hand throws a push kick but Sidious slaps the foot to one side.
Sidious throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Of Hand counters with a crisp one two that drops Sidious! Of Hand thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sidious to his feet! Sidious is in big trouble!
 Sidious is rocked!
Of Hand lands a brutal uppercut that launches Sidious off his feet! Sidious tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sleight Of Hand!
In his post fight interview, Sleight Of Hand started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Temirov (ranked 171 p4p, 210 weight class) and Esteban San Pedro (ranked 20 p4p, 29 weight class). San Pedro has chosen Gunman as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Temirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 3, fighting out of London, Esteban San Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San Pedro throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
Temirov throws a low kick, looking for San Pedro's leg but San Pedro calmly moves out of range.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
San Pedro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and San Pedro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Temirov avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
A big left from Temirov misses.
San Pedro ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Temirov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by San Pedro. San Pedro obviously looking to wear him down.
Temirov throws a series of punches but San Pedro moves out of range.
San Pedro throws a front kick aimed at Temirov's knee but Temirov avoids it well.
Temirov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San Pedro scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
San Pedro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
San Pedro 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.
Temirov tries to close the distance and clinch but San Pedro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
San Pedro is looking to chop away at Temirov's legs.
Temirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Temirov ducks down to avoid it.
San Pedro throws a body shot but no joy.
Temirov lands with a nice body punch.
Temirov throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like San Pedro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
San Pedro scores with a leg kick.
San Pedro lands a body shot.
San Pedro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Temirov.
Temirov scores with a hook to the body. San Pedro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
San Pedro lands a slapping body shot.
Temirov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Temirov avoids a kick to the body.
San Pedro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab from San Pedro.
Temirov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temirov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and San Pedro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from San Pedro.
San Pedro moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from San Pedro! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro lands with an overhand left.
Temirov fails with an attempt to clinch.
San Pedro cracks a nice hook into Temirov's ribs.
Temirov scores with a leg kick.
Temirov slips a jab from San Pedro.
San Pedro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Temirov counters with a nice uppercut.
San Pedro lands an overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Temirov.
Temirov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Temirov connects with a right hand. San Pedro shakes it off.
Temirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San Pedro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
San Pedro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
San Pedro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
Temirov misses with a right hand
and Temirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Temirov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Temirov drops his hands momentarily and San Pedro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. San Pedro moves away and avoids it.
San Pedro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
San Pedro throws a right hand that Temirov ducks under and follows up with a left that Temirov also avoids with ease.
Temirov throwing a counter right hand but San Pedro manages to avoid it.
Temirov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps San Pedro's head backwards.
Temirov avoids the head kick by San Pedro.
Temirov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Temirov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
San Pedro looks for the body kick but Temirov saw that one coming.
Temirov misses with a body shot.
Temirov doesn't manage to clinch there - San Pedro circles away.
Temirov's corner calls for a 1-2. Temirov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
San Pedro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temirov moves away.
Temirov misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Temirov misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Temirov.
San Pedro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice jab there from San Pedro.
A punch lands to the side of San Pedro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
San Pedro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
San Pedro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
San Pedro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Temirov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Temirov fails to land.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Temirov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Esteban San Pedro will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
San Pedro darts in and clinches Temirov up against the cage.
Temirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temirov's elbow.
Temirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from San Pedro.
San Pedro gets through Temirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Temirov lands a right hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards.
San Pedro effectively controlling the action here.
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
Temirov struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
Temirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Temirov lands a left hand that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards.
Temirov is leaning against San Pedro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Temirov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temirov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
Temirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Temirov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruslan Temirov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Temirov blocks an uppercut.
Temirov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Temirov blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
San Pedro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from San Pedro fails to land.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Temirov.
San Pedro lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
San Pedro has a couple of punches blocked by Temirov.
A nice left hand lands by Temirov.
Temirov is working San Pedro over against the cage.
San Pedro struggles to land a body shot inside as Temirov controls his hands.
San Pedro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Temirov lands a shoulder strike.
Temirov lands a hook that snaps the head of San Pedro backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
Temirov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San Pedro lands with a short shot to the head.
Temirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temirov.
Temirov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Temirov on the inside.
San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
San Pedro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro scores with a shot to the side of Temirov's head.
Temirov blocking some punches.
Temirov swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov misses with some punches.
San Pedro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Temirov controls the action.
Temirov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Temirov avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Temirov misses with a body punch.
San Pedro working hard to break the clinch.
San Pedro lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov.
Temirov swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro gets through Temirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Temirov as the two fighters clinch.
Temirov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from San Pedro.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Temirov avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Temirov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San Pedro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temirov's elbow.
Temirov misses with the head strike.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Temirov digs a right hand into San Pedro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on San Pedro's gas tank.
San Pedro lands with a right to the head.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov.
Temirov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down San Pedro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Temirov lands with a left to the head.
Temirov blocks a body shot from San Pedro.
Temirov swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro blocking some punches.
Temirov lands a nice uppercut.
San Pedro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Temirov misses with the head strike.
Temirov throws a punch but it's blocked by San Pedro.
A head punch on the inside from Temirov fails to land.
San Pedro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San Pedro.
A nice left hand lands by Temirov.
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 Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
San Pedro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San Pedro digs a good hook to Temirov's body.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it.
San Pedro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Esteban San Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
San Pedro tests Temirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temirov swings away with a body shot that misses
and San Pedro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Temirov throws out a loose jab but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for San Pedro. That snapped Temirov's head back.
Temirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San Pedro manages to avoid it.
San Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Temirov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov blocks the body kick.
San Pedro cracks Temirov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Temirov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Temirov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temirov lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San Pedro misses the shot to the body.
Temirov swings for the body but San Pedro moves out of range.
Temirov moves into range and clinches up with San Pedro.
San Pedro is leaning against Temirov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Temirov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro lands a body punch.
San Pedro tries to work over Temirov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San Pedro scores with a hook to the body.
Temirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Temirov scores with a nice short uppercut.
San Pedro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Temirov misses with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro misses with some punches.
San Pedro working aggressively here.
San Pedro misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temirov.
San Pedro can't find room to land a body shot as Temirov controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with San Pedro's elbow.
Temirov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Temirov tries a body shot but San Pedro blocks it.
Temirov swings wildly with an uppercut but San Pedro uses good head movement to avoid it.
San Pedro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San Pedro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San Pedro trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San Pedro blocks a body shot from Temirov.
San Pedro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temirov backwards.
Temirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Temirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San Pedro throws a head punch that misses.
San Pedro tries a body shot but Temirov blocks it.
San Pedro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Temirov tries to throw a body punch but San Pedro avoids it by throwing Temirov back against the cage.
San Pedro takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov misses with a short punch on the inside.
San Pedro gets through Temirov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Temirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Temirov avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Temirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San Pedro swings wildly with an uppercut but Temirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temirov blocks an uppercut.
Temirov has a couple of punches blocked by San Pedro.
Temirov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
San Pedro is looking to break free of the clinch but Temirov has double underhooks.
Temirov struggles to land a body shot inside as San Pedro controls his hands.
San Pedro misses with a punch on the inside.
San Pedro trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Temirov as the two fighters clinch.
Temirov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Temirov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Temirov avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San Pedro.
Temirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Temirov misses with a punch to the body.
Temirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
San Pedro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temirov.
San Pedro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Temirov.
San Pedro cracks Temirov with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
San Pedro blocks an uppercut.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Temirov avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Temirov misses with some punches.
San Pedro wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Temirov.
San Pedro works on Temirov's body with a couple of short punches.
San Pedro tries to throw a body punch but Temirov avoids it by throwing San Pedro back against the cage.
Temirov pushes San Pedro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esteban San Pedro.
I think San Pedro 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban San Pedro!
Our winner, Esteban San Pedro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Henry (ranked 517 p4p, 325 weight class) and Lazy Bastard (ranked 71 p4p, 41 weight class). 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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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard tries to move into range but Henry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice combination there by Bastard.
Bastard throws a body punch but Henry moves out of range.
Bastard misses the body punch
and Henry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henry rushes Bastard and presses him up against the cage.
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry has Bastard pressed against the cage, preventing Bastard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bastard can't break the clinch.
Bastard working hard to break the clinch.
Henry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Henry.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastard.
Bastard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastard is trying to break free.
Henry works on Bastard's body with a couple of short punches.
Henry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Bastard controls the action.
Henry misses with the head strike.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Henry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bastard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bastard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henry tries to work over Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Bastard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard gets through Henry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Henry misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Henry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Henry struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Henry lands a left hand.
Bastard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Bastard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Henry lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Henry fails to land.
Henry tries to work over Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bastard manages to break the clinch.
Bastard connects with the punch.
Henry slips under a jab.
Henry tries to counter by clinching up but Bastard breaks away and moves out of range.
Lazy Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard misses with a hook. Henry ducked under it nicely.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Henry is out of range.
Bastard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastard throws out a loose jab but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Henry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henry punishes Bastard's body with a nice straight punch.
Henry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Henry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henry avoids the body shot from Bastard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bastard misses with a left hand
letting Henry counter with a right hand.
Bastard is rocked!
Bastard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Henry is out of range.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bastard catches Henry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastard swings widly with a right hand
and Henry counters with a nice body shot.
Bastard throws a hook but Henry blocks it.
Nice cross by Henry.
Bastard is still on wobbly legs! Can Henry finish him?
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
Bastard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bastard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 Pascal Henry will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard seems to have recovered his senses.
A big left from Henry misses.
Bastard takes a swing at Henry's ribcage but misses.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Henry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bastard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Bastard missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastard throws a lazy uppercut
and Henry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastard.
Bastard throws a nice looking combination but Henry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Henry.
Henry missing with a left hand there. Bastard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henry blocks a jab.
Bastard misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Henry is looking to counter the offense by Bastard and move into the clinch.
Bastard with a jab.
Henry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bastard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Henry moves out of range.
Bastard misses with a jab to the body
and Henry counters with a stiff right hand.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Bastard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bastard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
It looked like Henry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Henry moves into the clinch successfully.
Henry lands with a short shot to the head.
Henry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henry.
Pascal Henry has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Henry swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bastards head.
Bastard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bastard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Henry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bastard prevents a body shot from Henry.
Bastard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henry cracks Bastard with a nice body shot.
Henry misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastard.
Henry working aggressively here.
Henry scores with a hook to the body.
Henry lands with a left to the head.
Henry lands a right hand.
Henry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Henry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bastard or not.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Henry has Bastard pressed against the cage, preventing Bastard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henry.
Henry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Bastard controls the action.
A body shot lands from Henry.
Bastard is breathing heavily.
Henry digs a right hand into Bastard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bastard's gas tank.
Henry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry tries to work over Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Henry on the inside.
Henry pushes Bastard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Henry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henry pushes Bastard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Henry as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Henry dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Henry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Henry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastard.
Henry moves into range and clinches up with Bastard.
Henry misses with a punch on the inside.
Bastard works on Henry's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Henry - that landed with a thud.
Henry working aggressively here.
Bastard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Henry throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastard manages to break the clinch.
Henry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Henry slips under a jab from Bastard.
Henry lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard tests Henry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Henry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Henry avoids them all with ease.
Bastard cracks Henry with an open hand slap.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Bastard connects with a body shot that sends Henry's belly button to the back.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Henry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bastard misses with a lunging right hand
and Henry makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bastard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henry throws a head kick that misses.
Bastard misses with a right hand
letting Henry counter with a right hand.
Bastard fails to land with a series of punches.
Lazy Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bastard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Henry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lazy Bastard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Henry tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Bastard misses
and Henry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henry dodges the punch combination from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Bastard misses with a shot to the body
and Henry counters with a straight right hand.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Bastard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Henry.
A jab from Henry does it's job there.
Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Henry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry cracks Bastard on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bastard falls backwards against the cage. Henry follows up with more strikes that drop Bastard to his knees. Henry keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bastard! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Henry!
Pascal Henry thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 167 p4p, 304 weight class) and Steven Cold (ranked 25 p4p, 41 weight class). DeSilva comes to the cage accompanied by Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa). Steven Cold told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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34
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27
199
15 - 8 - 1 |
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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 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Cold!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cold checks a leg kick.
Cold throws a fast counter high kick but DeSilva manages to duck under it in time.
DeSilva throws out a powerful jab.
DeSilva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cold misses with an uppercut.
DeSilva scores with a shot to the body.
DeSilva thumps Cold with a low kick.
Cold steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
Cold tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to keep at a distance but Cold has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cold working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Cold avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeSilva.
DeSilva is leaning against Cold and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Cold avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Cold lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cold.
DeSilva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeSilva throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva has a couple of punches blocked by Cold.
A left hand lands to the body for Cold.
A head punch on the inside from DeSilva fails to land.
Cold has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
Cold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cold lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva working aggressively here.
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cold takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cold moves into range and connects with a jab.
DeSilva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeSilva misses with a looping left.
DeSilva throws a jab when Cold was well out of range.
DeSilva throws a combination. Cold tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cold tries to clinch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva lands a head shot.
Cold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Cold is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cold looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeSilva feints and then cracks Cold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cold down.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a front kick.
Cold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like DeSilva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeSilva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cold momentarily.
DeSilva scores with a leg kick.
Cold smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cold moves into the clinch.
DeSilva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Cold stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cold lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
DeSilva looking to stall.
Cold digs a right hand into DeSilva's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeSilva's gas tank.
Cold blocks an uppercut.
Cold tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeSilva breaks the clinch.
DeSilva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cold.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Cold.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a jab to Cold's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Cold does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cold looks to land a left hand but DeSilva moved out of range nicely.
Cold misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeSilva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
DeSilva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
DeSilva thuds a left hand into Cold's body.
Cold tests DeSilva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeSilva connects with a jab.
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Cold.
DeSilva with a nice calf kick.
DeSilva works the jab nicely.
DeSilva thuds his right hand into Cold's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from DeSilva lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cold misses the jab.
DeSilva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cold. Cold circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeSilva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cold throws out a loose jab but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cold instigates a clinch.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cold's elbow.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold tries to throw a body punch but DeSilva avoids it by throwing Cold back against the cage.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cold can do to turn this around?
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva tries a body shot but Cold blocks it.
Cold lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeSilva backwards.
Cold misses with a body punch.
Cold tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
Cold misses with a body punch.
DeSilva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cold misses with a punch on the inside.
Cold blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeSilva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Cold can't find room to land a body shot as DeSilva controls the action.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
Cold tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
DeSilva blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeSilva lands a nice uppercut.
Cold misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Cold.
DeSilva breaks from the clinch.
DeSilva with a nice cross.
DeSilva lands a head kick!
DeSilva looks to land a body kick but Cold moved away.
DeSilva staying out of range there.
Cold motions for DeSilva to come forward. Cold throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Cold sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeSilva misses with a body punch
and Cold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSilva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSilva.
Cold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cold dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeSilva. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - DeSilva coming out on top.
Good exchange - DeSilva coming out on top.
Cold throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Cold.
Cold staying out of range there.
Cold pushes DeSilva up against the cage in a clinch.
Steven Cold seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeSilva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cold or not.
Cold misses with a body punch.
DeSilva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cold plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like DeSilva has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
DeSilva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Cold.
A big right from Cold misses.
DeSilva's corner calls for a 1-2. DeSilva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
DeSilva's corner calls for a 1-2. DeSilva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold closes the distance and pushes DeSilva back into the cage.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
Cold misses with the head strike.
Cold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva lands with a short shot to the head.
DeSilva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cold presses DeSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cold struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
DeSilva tries to work over Cold's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from DeSilva.
Cold tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva lands a hook that snaps the head of Cold backwards.
Cold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cold throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSilva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeSilva's elbow.
Cold tries to work over DeSilva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Cold.
DeSilva misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by DeSilva.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Cold.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
Cold swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
Cold throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from DeSilva.
Cold misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Cold controls his hands.
DeSilva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cold lands a shoulder strike.
Cold blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeSilva.
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 Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
DeSilva jabs Cold right on the nose. Cold blinks but takes it well.
Cold throws a body punch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva tried to score with a low kick but Cold checks it.
DeSilva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cold has time to react.
Cold takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeSilva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Cold is out of range.
DeSilva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeSilva backing away here, and Cold unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cold tries to clinch there but DeSilva circles away.
Nice cross by DeSilva.
Cold bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by DeSilva.
DeSilva misses with a body shot.
Cold looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold wants to clinch up but DeSilva keeps it at a distance.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeSilva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeSilva, as that shot connected.
DeSilva scores with the left hand. Cold knows he should have avoided that one.
Cold misses with an uppercut. DeSilva saw that one coming.
DeSilva misses with a wild combination.
DeSilva thumps Cold with a low kick.
Cold slips a straight right by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to land a front kick but Cold steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from DeSilva.
Cold takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeSilva dips to his left and cracks Cold with an uppercut!
Cold tests DeSilva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cold looks to clinch
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva scores with a nice body kick.
DeSilva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Cold moved out of range.
A nice side step and Cold releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeSilva.
Cold moves away from the strike by DeSilva.
Cold tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeSilva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cold walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cold has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cold there as he acknowledges the shot.
A left lands for DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a hook but Cold blocks it.
DeSilva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeSilva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold throws a hook but DeSilva blocks it.
Cold throws a low kick but DeSilva avoids it.
Cold slips a straight right by DeSilva.
Cold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from DeSilva.
Cold lets loose with a powerful body kick. DeSilva will feel that in the morning.
Steven Cold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeSilva misses with a straight left.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the body
and Cold counters with a big head kick but DeSilva shrugs it off.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cold was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
DeSilva gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cold gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Cold!
Steven Cold spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sala Barbo (ranked 25 p4p, 156 weight class) and Lincoln Storm (ranked 5 p4p, 18 weight class). Barbo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nissim. Lincoln Storm told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Sala Barbo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lincoln Storm!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbo gets tackled into the cage by Storm. Storm maintains the clinch.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Storm.
Storm blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Storm.
Storm lands a knee to the head.
Barbo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
We've been informed that Storm 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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Storm.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Barbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A knee to the head by Storm.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
Storm with a knee to the head.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Barbo is blocking nicely.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Barbo tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Storm lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Storm.
Storm lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Barbo blocks it.
Storm misses with a knee to the head.
Storm pushes Barbo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Storm throws an elbow but misses.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Barbo is blocking nicely.
Barbo blocks an uppercut.
Barbo avoids a wild elbow strike from Storm.
Barbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbo tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Storm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbo avoids it.
Storm lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Barbo.
A hook to the body from Barbo.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.
Barbo lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbo tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but Barbo blocks with his arms.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Storm prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Storm.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Storm tries a knee to the head but Barbo blocks it.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Storm misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Storm tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Storm back against the cage.
Storm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Storm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barbo moves away from the strike by Storm.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Storm misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbo counters with a body kick.
Barbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbo circles away.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Storm is looking to clinch but Barbo is avoiding it.
Storm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm cracks Barbo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Barbo throws the kick towards the body but Storm avoids it.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Lincoln Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo lands with a nice body kick.
Barbo throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Barbo misses with a straight right.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbo.
Barbo connects with a solid leg kick.
Barbo moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbo misses the target.
Barbo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Storm connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbo scrambles back to his feet.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks Barbo off balance momentarily.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbo is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Storm's leg. Storm is trying to keep his angry face on.
Storm moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Barbo is out of range.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Storm's sensitive parts.
Barbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
That kick from Storm tenderised Barbo's leg. Barbo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Storm moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbo ducks right into an uppercut from Storm.
Storm scores with the left hand. Barbo knows he should have avoided that one.
Barbo lands a right hook to the body.
Storm instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Barbo.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Storm misses with an elbow strike.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Barbo avoiding damage as Storm throws knees to the body.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Storm blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo avoiding damage as Storm throws knees to the body.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
It seemed like Storm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four 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!
Barbo staying out of range there.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Barbo ducks down to avoid it.
Storm with a hook.
Storm takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Storm misses with a right hand
and Barbo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Storm.
Sala Barbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm rushes Barbo and presses him up against the cage.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
Barbo blocks an elbow strike from Storm.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barbo lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Lincoln Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sala Barbo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barbo slips a jab from Storm.
Storm moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Storm unleashes a big counter combination but Barbo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it.
Barbo tried to score with a low kick but Storm checks it.
Storm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbo.
Barbo lands a right hook to the body.
Storm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Barbo throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Storm gets a clinch.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Storm.
Barbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbo.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo lands a shot to the body.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Storm blocking some punches.
Barbo presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbo blocks it with crossed arms.
Storm gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Storm lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo works on Storm's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbo avoids it.
Storm utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Still in the clinch, Barbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Barbo.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Storm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo lands a nice uppercut.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Storm with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo blocks an elbow strike.
Storm lands a knee to the head.
Storm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbo.
Storm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Barbo digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Barbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Barbo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Barbo gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Barbo on the inside.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Storm blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Barbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Storm lands a body punch.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Barbo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbo.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Storm.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head.
Barbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sala Barbo clearly takes that round.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Barbo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Storm tries to clinch but Barbo moves away
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbo is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Storm tries to clinch up but Barbo circles away and keeps his distance.
Barbo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Storm clinches with his opponent.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Barbo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barbo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barbo digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Barbo.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Barbo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Storm or not.
Barbo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Storm.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbo lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Barbo as the two fighters clinch.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Barbo misses with some punches.
A short left from Barbo.
Barbo lands a left hand.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbo stalls.
Barbo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Storm is keeping busy.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo breaks from the clinch.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Storm avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Barbo is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Storm moves to clinch but Barbo breaks away
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Storm takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Barbo finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
Barbo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Barbo sets himself, and Storm steps forward looking for the clinch! Barbo avoids it this time.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo cracks Storm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
Storm darts in and clinches Barbo up against the cage.
Barbo pushes Storm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Storm misses with a body punch.
A short right from Barbo on the inside.
Barbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Barbo - that landed with a thud.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Barbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Storm.
Barbo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Storm.
Barbo throws an elbow that misses.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Barbo is blocking nicely.
Barbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbo lands a shot to the body.
Barbo lands a body punch.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
A short right from Barbo.
Barbo gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sala Barbo had his way with Lincoln Storm in that round.
That's time! Barbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Storm sees coming a mile off.
Barbo slips a jab from Storm.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Storm doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbo circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barbo. Storm shrugs it off though.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm drives through and clinches with Barbo against the cage.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Barbo blocks an elbow strike from Storm.
Storm tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Storm tries for a takedown but Barbo manages to get underhooks.
Storm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barbo.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Barbo is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Storm.
Storm is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Barbo.
Storm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Barbo misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barbo effectively controlling the action here.
Storm trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barbo tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Storm looking to slow down the pace here.
Barbo lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Storm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Storm throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body.
Barbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Barbo.
Storm using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Barbo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body.
Barbo gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm prevents a body shot from Barbo.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbo blocks it with crossed arms.
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Storm looking to throw knees to the head but Barbo is blocking nicely.
Barbo lands a right hand.
Storm landing knees to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbo.
Barbo has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barbo blocks it with crossed arms.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Storm landing knees to the body.
Storm landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Lincoln Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Storms head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbo.
Storm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Storm.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Storm blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Storm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Storm tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barbo avoids it.
Storm misses with a knee to the head.
Storm works on Barbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
A short uppercut from Barbo.
Barbo pushes Storm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sala Barbo.
Well Barbo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sala Barbo!
Sala Barbo retains his featherweight title!
Sala Barbo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evaristo Jesus (ranked 149 p4p, 220 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 3 p4p, 6 weight class). Jason Steele is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evaristo Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus forces Steele back against the cage and clinches.
Steele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Jesus tries to pull guard but Steele won't allow it.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jesus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jesus pulls guard successfully.
Steele gets to his feet. Jesus looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steele scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steele cracks Jesus with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jesus was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Jesus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
Jesus slips under a jab.
Jesus throwing a counter right hand but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jesus.
Steele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jesus staying out of range there.
As Steele tries to get set, Jesus tries to push him back and clinch up but Steele manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steele finds it's way round the side to connect with Jesus's head.
Steele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jesus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jesus throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
Jesus drops his hands momentarily and Steele takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Steele staying out of range there.
Jesus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jesus dodges the punch combination from Steele.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jesus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Jesus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jesus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Jesus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steele tries to clinch but Jesus moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele closes the distance and pushes Jesus back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jesus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steele landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jesus is breathing heavily.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Steele creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jesus's defenses.
Steele crunches a lovely knee into Jesus's ribcage.
Steele lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Steele.
Nice elbow from Steele.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Jesus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steele to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evaristo Jesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jesus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Evaristo Jesus has been cut.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jesus blocks it with crossed arms.
Jesus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Jesus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steele.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele.
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jesus avoids the elbow strike from Steele, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus jumps guard.
Jesus is working an open guard so Steele takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jesus moves away.
Steele is looking to clinch but Jesus is avoiding it.
Steele drives through and clinches with Jesus against the cage.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele blocking some punches.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Steele looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jesus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jesus.
Steele defending well as Jesus loads up on a big left hand.
Steele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus decides to pull guard.
Jesus has a closed guard, preventing Steele from standing up.
Jesus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steele defends well.
Steele tries to stand but Jesus is controlling from the bottom.
Jesus is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Steele has his hands clasped together but Jesus extends and breaks Steele's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jesus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evaristo Jesus!
An intense looking Evaristo Jesus took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Antoski rematch? Move to HW? Gimme whoever you want.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Benedetti (ranked 17 p4p, 58 weight class) and Joy Rones (ranked 2 p4p, 10 weight class). Benedetti comes to the cage accompanied by Bajafondo. Rones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Side to Side. 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 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 19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Benedetti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joy Rones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benedetti slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rones. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
A big left from Rones misses.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Rones slips under a jab.
Benedetti ducks right into an uppercut from Rones.
Rones misses the shot to the body.
Rones blocks a jab.
Benedetti blocks the body kick.
Benedetti works Rones's body with a nice hook.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rones is looking to land body kicks.
Rones staying out of range there.
Rones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
We've been informed that Rones 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.
Rones throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benedetti.
Rones throws a body shot but no joy.
Rones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Benedetti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rones eats them both and turns towards Benedetti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Rones.
Rones misses with a looping right.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Rones.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rones throws a body shot but no joy.
Rones misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Rones.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Rones.
Rones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benedetti throws out the jab.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Rones tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benedetti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rones throws a jab when Benedetti was well out of range.
Benedetti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rones slips under a jab.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Rones avoids the punch easily.
Rones thumps Benedetti with a low kick.
Rones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rones misses the jab.
Benedetti lands a jab.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Rones.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Rones.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rones throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti slips a straight right by Rones.
Rones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rones.
Benedetti scores with a decent looking hook.
Rones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benedetti displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rones misses with a low kick.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rones.
Nice shot lands for Benedetti.
Rones throws a hook but Benedetti blocks it.
Rones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rones misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti checks a low kick from Rones.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rones.
Rones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
It looked like Benedetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rones.
Benedetti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rones throws out the jab.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rones was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.
Rones checks a leg kick.
Rones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti defending well as Rones loads up on a big left hand.
Rones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Rones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benedetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Rones.
Rones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benedetti pushes Rones up against the cage in a clinch.
Rones pushes Benedetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rones tries a body shot but Benedetti blocks it.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rones.
Rones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rones can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Rones swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Rones blocking some punches.
Rones misses with the head strike.
Rones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rones blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rones.
Rones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Rones misses with some punches.
Rones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Rones swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti stalling in the clinch but Rones improves position.
Rones lands a shot to the body.
Rones lands with a light punch inside.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joy Rones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Benedetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joy Rones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Rones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rones.
Good leg kick by Rones.
Rones ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Rones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Rones.
Rones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benedetti.
Rones jabs Benedetti right on the nose. Benedetti blinks but takes it well.
Rones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti lands a lovely overhand right.
Rones misses the jab.
Rones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joy Rones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti jabs at Rones's body.
Benedetti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Rones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Rones misses.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rones.
Rones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benedetti scores with a sloppy right hand. Rones should have avoided that one.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rones.
Rones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Rones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Rones throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Rones misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Benedetti.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rones.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Rones avoids the punch easily.
Rones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Benedetti. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Rones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rones throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti throws a hook but Rones avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Rones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benedetti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rones! But no joy.
Rones cracks Benedetti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Rones misses.
Benedetti swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Benedetti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rones loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Rones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rones lands an overhand right.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Rones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rones throws a body shot but no joy.
Rones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Benedetti.
Rones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benedetti is looking to clinch.
Rones moves out of range of the leg kick from Benedetti.
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Rones's shoulder, as Rones tries to avoid the shot.
Rones misses with a wild body shot.
Rones ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rones moves forwards but Benedetti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benedetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rones.
Benedetti moves into the clinch.
Rones misses with the head strike.
Benedetti blocks a body shot from Rones.
Rones misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Rones.
A short left from Rones.
Rones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joy Rones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rones has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Rones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rones working aggressively here.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rones blocking some punches.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Rones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rones misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rones fails to land.
Rones lands a body shot.
Rones can't find room to land a body shot as Benedetti controls the action.
Rones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
A short left from Rones.
A right hand to the body from Rones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rones.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rones swings wildly with an uppercut but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rones blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Nice body punch from Rones - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joy Rones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Benedetti attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Rones misses its intended target.
Some bone on bone action there as Benedetti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Rones moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Rones throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti takes a swing at Rones's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rones! But no joy.
Rones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benedetti checks it well.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Rones is having none of it.
Good work by Benedetti as he checks the leg kick.
Benedetti throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rones throws a leg kick but Benedetti checks it.
It looked like Benedetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rones.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benedetti walks into a left hand.
Rones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti ducks under a wild hook from Rones.
Rones slips a jab from Benedetti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Benedetti's hands.
Donk. Rones catches Benedetti right on the button with a cross.
Rones misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Rones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benedetti doesn't seem phased though.
Rones misses with a jab to the body
and Benedetti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benedetti staying out of range there.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Benedetti clinches with his opponent.
Rones is leaning against Benedetti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Rones.
Rones throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Rones fails to land.
Benedetti lands a left hand.
Rones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rones.
Benedetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rones.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rones blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rones.
Rones lands a shot to the body.
Benedetti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roness head.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Rones.
Rones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rones misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Rones.
A head punch on the inside from Rones fails to land.
Rones working aggressively here.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Rones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Rones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rones struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Rones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Rones.
Rones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rones blocking some punches.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benedetti backwards.
Rones misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rones.
Rones lands a nice uppercut.
Rones struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Rones fails to land.
Benedetti gets through Rones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rones lands a shoulder strike.
That's four 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!
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
A short right from Rones on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rones.
Rones throws a head punch that misses.
Rones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rones lands a nice uppercut.
Benedetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rones.
Rones lands a nice uppercut.
Rones has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Rones lands with a light punch inside.
Rones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rones blocks an uppercut.
Rones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Rones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joy Rones really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Rones.
A big right from Benedetti misses.
Rones flicks out a counter leg kick but Benedetti steps away.
Benedetti lands with a hook. Rones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rones throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Benedetti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Benedetti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rones lands a body shot.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rones.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Rones manages to avoid it.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Rones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a few strikes there.
Benedetti takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Benedetti tries to clinch up but Rones circles away and keeps his distance.
Rones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benedetti cracks Rones with a good jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rones.
Rones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benedetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good shot there by Rones.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Rones is out of range.
Rones misses with an uppercut. Benedetti saw that one coming.
Rones just misses with a punch to the body.
Rones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benedetti is able to avoid easily.
Rones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
A jab from Rones finds it's way through Benedetti's defenses.
Benedetti scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rones slips a straight right by Benedetti.
Rones with a nice cross.
Benedetti swings for the body but Rones moves out of range.
Rones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Rones.
Rones throws a lazy uppercut
and Benedetti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rones loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Benedetti dips to his left and cracks Rones with an uppercut!
Rones throws the kick towards the body but Benedetti avoids it.
Rones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rones misses with a low kick.
Rones throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Rones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Rones is just out of range.
Rones throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rones.
Rones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Rones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Rones missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rones staying out of range there.
Rones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Some bone on bone action there as Benedetti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rones walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rones throws a hook but Benedetti avoids it easily.
Rones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rones.
Rones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Rones looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Rones is having none of it.
Benedetti misses with a hook.
Rones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rones 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.
Rones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Rones.
Rones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benedetti tries to clinch up.
Benedetti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedetti's sensitive parts.
Benedetti moves out of range as Rones strikes.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rones throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Rones was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Benedetti moves out of range as Rones strikes.
Rones throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rones misses with a leg kick.
Rones throws a lazy uppercut
and Rones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rones moves out of range of the strikes.
Rones scores with a hook to the body. Benedetti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Benedetti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rones.
Rones scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Rones misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rones loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
Benedetti takes a swing at Rones's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joy Rones dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rones.
Rones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benedetti slips a jab from Rones.
Benedetti throws a leg kick but Rones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rones throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Rones.
Rones looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Benedetti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benedetti closes the distance and clinches.
Benedetti stalling in the clinch but Rones improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rones digs a right hand into Benedetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benedetti's gas tank.
Rones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rones.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Rones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rones.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Rones.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benedetti.
Rones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Rones.
A left hand lands to the body for Rones.
Rones working aggressively here.
Benedetti takes a shot to the head.
Benedetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rones backwards.
Rones misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rones.
Rones has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Rones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
Rones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mario Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joy Rones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Benedetti.
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!
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Rones.
Rones blocking some punches.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Rones.
Rones has a couple of punches blocked by Benedetti.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Benedetti.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benedetti.
Rones blocking some punches.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Rones.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rones.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rones.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Rones.
Rones blocks an uppercut.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Rones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rones lands a body shot.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Benedetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joy Rones!
Joy Rones is the new welterweight champion!
Joy Rones gave a mention to HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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