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GAMMA#848 Bolleke v DeSilva PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 682 p4p, 1020 weight class) and Shock Linewood (ranked 89 p4p, 137 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Shock Linewood!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Linewood moves out of range.
Linewood throws a good cross that connects.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Linewood is just out of range.
Kuznetsov takes one on the button.
Linewood takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Linewood connects with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lads Lash Banter Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kuznetsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Linewood backs up against the cage.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Linewood throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linewood misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Linewood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Linewood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Linewood circles away quickly and effectively.
Linewood moves into the clinch.
Linewood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Linewood scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is looking to break free of the clinch but Linewood has double underhooks.
Linewood's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Linewood's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Linewood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuznetsov backwards.
Kuznetsov can't break the clinch.
Kuznetsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Linewood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Linewood lands with a good body shot.
Linewood lands with a right hand.
Linewood scores with a nice head shot.
 Kuznetsov is rocked!
The fight stays on the outside here - Linewood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Linewood moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuznetsov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Linewood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Linewood.
Linewood fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kuznetsov checks it well.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Linewood tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kuznetsov.
Linewood moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Linewood is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kuznetsov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kuznetsov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donk. Kuznetsov catches Linewood right on the button with a cross.
Linewood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuznetsov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Linewood is trying to counter with his kicks.
A nice leg kick from Linewood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Linewood's shoulder, as Linewood tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Linewood on the side of the head.
Linewood throws a leg kick which misses Kuznetsov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuznetsov tries to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Linewood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linewood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kuznetsov lands a leg kick that knocks Linewood off balance momentarily.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Linewood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Linewood has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Linewood dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Linewood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Linewood lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Linewood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Linewood - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Linewood misses with a body shot.
Linewood misses with a shot to the body
and Linewood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Linewood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Linewood throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Linewood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Linewood dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Linewood works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linewood tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Linewood blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Linewood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Linewood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shock Linewood 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.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Linewood responds with a good body kick, but Kuznetsov manages to step out the way in time.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuznetsov throws a solid leg kick but Linewood takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a high kick!
Linewood misses with a series of wild punches.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Linewood was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuznetsov, as that shot connected.
Kuznetsov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Linewood.
Linewood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws the kick towards the body but Linewood avoids it.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov backing away here, and Linewood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses
and Linewood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nikolai Kuznetsov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick lands for Linewood.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Linewood avoids them all with ease.
Linewood lands with a cross.
Linewood blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Linewood swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Linewood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kuznetsov's sensitive parts.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Linewood on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy right hand but Linewood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Linewood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kuznetsov swats away the attempt to clinch by Linewood.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Linewood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linewood misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linewood slips under a jab.
Linewood avoids the head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Linewood backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Linewood misses the target.
Linewood clobbers Kuznetsov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Linewood's corner calls for a 1-2. Linewood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Linewood counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Linewood.
Linewood tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Linewood cracks Kuznetsov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Linewood moves out of range.
Kuznetsov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Linewood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linewood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Linewood dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
A leg kick checked by Linewood.
Linewood appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Linewood darts in and clinches Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Linewood trying to stall but Kuznetsov improves his position.
Kuznetsov blocks an uppercut.
Linewood controlling the action here for a moment.
Linewood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Linewood - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linewood throws a head punch that misses.
Kuznetsov has had enough of the clinch but Linewood keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from Linewood.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
Kuznetsov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kuznetsov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuznetsov working hard to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov is trying to maintain a safe position but Linewood gets an underhook and turns Kuznetsov into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Linewood.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Linewood blocks a head kick by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Linewood moves out of range.
Kuznetsov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linewood scoring well with a low kick there.
Nikolai Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov tried to score with a low kick but Linewood checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shock Linewood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuznetsov tries a head kick but it misses.
Linewood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Linewood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linewood smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Linewood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Linewood darts in and clinches Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Linewood will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuznetsov up against the cage.
Kuznetsov working hard to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood controlling the action here for a moment.
Linewood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Linewood swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linewood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Linewood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linewood tries a body shot but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Linewood throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuznetsovs head.
Kuznetsov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Linewood has him pressed against the cage.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Linewood breaks the clinch.
Linewood dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov wants to slow Linewood down by chopping away at his legs.
The fighters circling - Linewood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Linewood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linewood feints and then cracks Kuznetsov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kuznetsov down.
A shot to the liver by Kuznetsov. Beautiful body shot.
Linewood is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Linewood circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
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 head kick from Linewood lands but Kuznetsov takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Linewood.
Linewood swings widly with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Linewood throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Linewood misses with a left hand
and Linewood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Linewood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Linewood moves away and avoids it.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kuznetsov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuznetsov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linewood throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Linewood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Linewood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Linewood looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Linewood scores with a nice right hand.
Linewood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Linewood moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Linewood.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Linewood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuznetsov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kuznetsov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Linewood in his tracks.
Linewood connects with a right hand. Kuznetsov shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but Linewood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Linewood.
A big right from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov throws a nice looking combination but Linewood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Linewood avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Linewood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shock Linewood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A leg kick checked by Linewood.
Linewood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shock Linewood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Linewood winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shock Linewood!
After winning the bout, Shock Linewood thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Punchsky (ranked 982 p4p, 946 weight class) and Big Guns (ranked 127 p4p, 123 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Punchsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 29 - 2, fighting out of London, Big Guns!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punchsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punchsky throws a hook but Guns avoids it easily.
Guns cracks Punchsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Punchsky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guns.
Punchsky 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Guns misses the target.
Punchsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guns throws out the jab.
Punchsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guns. Punchsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Punchsky misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns dodges the punch combination from Punchsky.
A left and a right from Punchsky both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns misses with a body shot.
Punchsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Guns.
Punchsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Guns throws a lazy right hand but Punchsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Punchsky throws a one two combo.
Punchsky misses the shot to the body.
Punchsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Guns coming out on top.
Guns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Punchsky under the eye.
Decent striking displayed by Guns there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punchsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guns feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Guns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Punchsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vladimir Punchsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guns closes the distance and clinches.
Punchsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Guns taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Guns throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Punchsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Guns throws a head kick but Punchsky moves out of range.
Punchsky throws a hook to the side of Guns's head but Guns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Punchsky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns just misses with a punch to the body.
Punchsky misses with a jab to the body
and Guns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Punchsky thinking.
Punchsky throws a leg kick that is checked
and Guns counters with a left hand that sends Punchsky to the canvas!
Guns trying to control but Punchsky is working from the bottom.
Guns with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punchsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guns throwing strikes from guard but Punchsky blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Punchsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns won't allow Punchsky to sweep him here.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Punchsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Punchsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Punchsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guns is looking to work some ground and pound but Punchsky has wrist control.
Guns throws a big right hand that misses.
Guns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Punchsky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Punchsky trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A left lands for Punchsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Guns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Guns throws a hook but Punchsky avoids it easily.
As Guns looks to move away, Punchsky throws a big counter combo but Guns just gets out of the way.
Punchsky tries to score with a low kick but Guns moves his leg out of the way.
Guns raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Punchsky dips to his left and cracks Guns with an uppercut!
Punchsky misses the shot to the body.
Punchsky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guns. Guns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Punchsky misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Guns misses.
Guns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchsky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guns throws a shot from downtown. Punchsky moves away and avoids it.
Punchsky is looking to counter punch.
Guns moves out of range of the leg kick from Punchsky.
Punchsky connects with a body shot that sends Guns's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Guns. That snapped Punchsky's head back.
Punchsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Punchsky throws a right and a left that Guns avoids nicely.
Guns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punchsky manages to avoid it.
Guns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Guns has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Punchsky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guns throws out a counter right but Punchsky avoids it with no problem.
Punchsky tries to bum rush Guns with a series of wild strikes but Guns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guns unleashes a big counter combination but Punchsky bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Punchsky is looking to chop away at Guns's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guns.
Punchsky throws a series of punches but Guns moves out of range.
Guns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Guns lands.
Punchsky lands with an overhand left.
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!
Punchsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guns was well out of range. Poor timing from Punchsky.
Guns steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Guns lands a right hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Punchsky checks a leg kick.
Punchsky lands a head shot.
Guns throws a hook but Punchsky blocks it.
Punchsky is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Guns defending well as Punchsky loads up on a big left hand.
Punchsky misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchsky throws a series of punches but Guns moves out of range.
Guns throws a fast counter high kick but Punchsky manages to duck under it in time.
Guns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Punchsky on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Guns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Punchsky to score with a decent uppercut.
Punchsky jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Guns misses the shot to the body.
Guns moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Guns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Punchsky misses with a straight left.
Vladimir Punchsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guns moves out of range as Punchsky strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns throws a shot from downtown. Punchsky moves away and avoids it.
Guns scores with a body shot.
Punchsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Guns is just out of range.
A jab from Guns does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Punchsky misses with an uppercut
and Guns counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Punchsky to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Guns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Guns!
A relieved looking Big Guns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Costa (ranked 607 p4p, 519 weight class) and Vertti Ekstrovertti (ranked 74 p4p, 65 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Costa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vertti Ekstrovertti!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekstrovertti. Costa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Costa.
Costa staying out of range there.
A big left from Costa misses.
Ekstrovertti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab from Costa.
Costa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekstrovertti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Costa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ekstrovertti somewhat.
Costa cracks Ekstrovertti with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa lands a right hook to the body.
Costa throws a body punch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Costa misses with an uppercut. Ekstrovertti saw that one coming.
Ekstrovertti cracks a nice hook into Costa's ribs.
Ekstrovertti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costa.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa scores with a one two! Ekstrovertti had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Costa works Ekstrovertti's body with a nice hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ekstrovertti has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ekstrovertti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Costa.
Costa checks a leg kick.
Costa throws a body punch but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti tries to bum rush Costa with a series of wild strikes but Costa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ekstrovertti throws a big shot that misses.
Santiago Costa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Ekstrovertti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Costa misses.
Santiago Costa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ekstrovertti jabs Costa right on the nose. Costa blinks but takes it well.
Ekstrovertti lands with an uppercut that bounces Costa off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekstrovertti throws a series of punches but Costa moves out of range.
Costa feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekstrovertti scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Costa misses.
Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Costa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekstrovertti counters with a nice uppercut.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
Ekstrovertti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa catches Ekstrovertti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ekstrovertti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Costa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ekstrovertti has time to react.
Ekstrovertti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Ekstrovertti ducks down to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costa.
Nice defenses there by Costa.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab from Costa.
Ekstrovertti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A lazy left from Ekstrovertti finds it's target.
Ekstrovertti lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ekstrovertti lands with an overhand left.
Ekstrovertti throws a low kick, looking for Costa's leg but Costa calmly moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti walks into a jab.
Costa sizes up Ekstrovertti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ekstrovertti takes one to the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekstrovertti shoots in but no luck this time.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Costa throws out a loose jab but Ekstrovertti uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Costa. Beautiful body shot.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Costa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ekstrovertti misses with a looping right.
Ekstrovertti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ekstrovertti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Costa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekstrovertti.
Costa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ekstrovertti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costa.
Costa lands with a good body shot.
Ekstrovertti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Costa misses the jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a big shot that misses.
Costa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
Costa feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekstrovertti with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Costa connects with a single shot there.
Costa digs a good body shot into Ekstrovertti's ribs.
Ekstrovertti avoids the body shot from Costa.
Ekstrovertti ducks under a wild hook from Costa.
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 Santiago Costa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ekstrovertti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ekstrovertti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
Costa cracks Ekstrovertti with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Costa cracks a nice hook into Ekstrovertti's ribs.
Costa misses with a body shot.
And Ekstrovertti tries to counter it with a takedown but Costa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice uppercut there from Costa.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
Costa moves out of range as Ekstrovertti strikes.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
Ekstrovertti lands with a hook. Costa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costa moves away.
Ekstrovertti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Costa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Costa feinted with a counter takedown.
Ekstrovertti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Costa doesn't seem bothered though.
Ekstrovertti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ekstrovertti is looking to land body kicks.
Costa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekstrovertti sprawls and moves away.
Good shot there by Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti walks into a stiff left hand from Costa.
Ekstrovertti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Costa misses the body punch
and Ekstrovertti counters with a stiff right hand.
Costa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Costa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Costa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti throws a body punch but Costa moves out of range.
Ekstrovertti throws a series of punches but Costa avoids them all with ease.
Costa misses with a body shot.
Ekstrovertti throws out a loose jab but Costa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Costa blocks the low kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Costa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Costa checks it well.
Costa throws a looping overhand right but Ekstrovertti ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costa throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ekstrovertti to counter with a crisp jab.
Ekstrovertti throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekstrovertti sprawls and moves away.
Ekstrovertti misses with a wild body shot.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costa misses with a looping left.
Costa takes a swing at Ekstrovertti's ribcage but misses.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Costa avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Costa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ekstrovertti's guard.
Costa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ekstrovertti keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ekstrovertti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ekstrovertti lands strikes from half guard.
Ekstrovertti trying to control from half guard but Costa is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ekstrovertti thows a huge punch but Costa dodges it nicely.
Costa is refusing to be controlled, as Ekstrovertti sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ekstrovertti throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Costa to regain full guard.
Ekstrovertti throws a strike but Costa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ekstrovertti trying to keep a closed guard but Costa is proving a slippery customer.
Ekstrovertti looking for subs off his back but Costa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Ekstrovertti is defending well.
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 Santiago Costa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ekstrovertti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Costa.
Costa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Costa scores with a hook.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Ekstrovertti throws a head kick that misses.
Ekstrovertti throws an overhand right that lands on Costa's shoulder, as Costa tries to avoid the shot.
Costa walks into a straight right hand from Ekstrovertti.
Costa looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekstrovertti is just out of range.
Ekstrovertti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Ekstrovertti does no damage.
Ekstrovertti throws a hook but Costa blocks it.
Costa lands with a hook. Ekstrovertti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekstrovertti slips a jab from Costa.
Ekstrovertti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Costa throws a big shot that misses.
Costa loads up on a big right hand but Ekstrovertti slips the punch.
Ekstrovertti staying out of range there.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Ekstrovertti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekstrovertti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ekstrovertti on the side of the head.
Ekstrovertti throws a lazy right hand but Costa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Costa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Costa throws a shot from downtown. Ekstrovertti moves away and avoids it.
Costa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Costa lands with a good body shot.
Ekstrovertti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ekstrovertti misses with an uppercut. Costa saw that one coming.
Ekstrovertti throws the left hand but Costa avoids the punch easily.
Ekstrovertti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ekstrovertti thuds a left hand into Costa's body.
Ekstrovertti slips under a jab.
Costa connects with a jab.
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti feints the counter takedown.
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Costa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekstrovertti finds it's way round the side to connect with Costa's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Costa.
Costa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekstrovertti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Costa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekstrovertti.
Costa scores with a sloppy right hand. Ekstrovertti should have avoided that one.
Costa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ekstrovertti manages to avoid it.
Ekstrovertti takes a swing at Costa's ribcage but misses.
Costa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ekstrovertti was well out of range. Poor timing from Costa.
Costa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekstrovertti moves away.
Ekstrovertti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Costa.
Costa throws a body shot but no joy.
Costa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ekstrovertti.
Costa misses the shot to the body.
Ekstrovertti just misses with a punch to the body.
Costa misses the jab.
Costa cracks Ekstrovertti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ekstrovertti has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Costa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Costa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ekstrovertti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ekstrovertti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Costa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Costa ducks under a wild hook from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti scores with a shot to the body.
Costa ducks right into an uppercut from Ekstrovertti.
Costa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Costa lands a really nice looking cross but Ekstrovertti seems unphased.
Costa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ekstrovertti misses the shot to the body.
Costa misses with a wild body shot.
Ekstrovertti connects with a nice looking jab.
Costa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekstrovertti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Costa is fending him off so far but Ekstrovertti persists. Nope, Costa circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Costa.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Costa. Costa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ekstrovertti.
Ekstrovertti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Costa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vertti Ekstrovertti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santiago Costa is winning the standup battle so far.
Costa swings for the body but Ekstrovertti moves out of range.
Costa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Costa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekstrovertti in his tracks.
Santiago Costa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costa scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Ekstrovertti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ekstrovertti thows a leg kick but Costa checks it
and Costa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Costa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ekstrovertti working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Costa has passed into half guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Costa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Costa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Costa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bonerz McGee (ranked 496 p4p, 554 weight class) and Bob The Man (ranked 61 p4p, 71 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bonerz McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bob The Man!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee misses with a lunging right hand
enabling The Man to counter with a crisp jab.
The Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Man fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGee to the ground. The Man is now in McGee's guard.
The Man forces his way into half guard.
McGee is looking for a sweep. The Man is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGee is staying active underneath The Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Man prevents McGee from improving his position.
McGee tries to regain full guard. Instead though, The Man has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McGee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McGee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGee preventing the sweep.
The Man working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Man's head.
McGee postures up and lands a big shot to The Man's brow.
McGee cracks The Man with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The Man wants to sweep but no luck.
The Man keeping full guard, as McGee tries to pass.
The Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.
McGee is looking to work some ground and pound but The Man has wrist control.
The Man looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGee is one step ahead there.
The Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGee is aware though and is defending well.
The Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that The Man has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Man working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McGee has passed into half guard!
The Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Man taking some punishment here, with McGee in his half guard.
The Man is trying to get back to full guard.
The Man is trying to maintain the position but McGee is very close to passing his half guard.
McGee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee drops an elbow to the side of The Man's head.
The Man is trying to get back to full guard.
The Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McGee working the head and body with strikes.
McGee moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from The Man.
The Man wants to control but McGee postures up.
McGee lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McGee advances to full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonerz McGee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Man swivels and escapes.
The Man lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick lands for The Man.
The Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGee doesn't seem bothered though.
The Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Man swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
The Man wants to slow McGee down by chopping away at his legs.
McGee scores with a push kick.
The Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee thinks about countering with a body kick.
The Man throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man misses with a low kick as McGee jumps back.
McGee fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Man just manages to avoid it.
McGee feints and then cracks The Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Man down.
A head kick from The Man lands but McGee takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Man lands with an uppercut that bounces McGee off the cage and back into range.
McGee throws a push kick but The Man slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Man.
McGee throwing a counter right hand but The Man manages to avoid it.
The Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGee.
McGee throws a push kick but The Man slaps the foot to one side.
The Man connects with a body shot that sends McGee's belly button to the back.
The Man has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Man rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGee counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from The Man misses.
The Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee gets full guard.
McGee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Man stopping the sweep attempt from McGee.
The Man pushes down on McGee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Man is trying to work for a kimura but McGee is defending well.
The Man is stalling here. McGee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! The Man seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McGee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McGee working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The Man wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
McGee is nestled in close to The Man, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Man is looking for a sweep. McGee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Man tries to get to full guard but McGee has control of the leg.
McGee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands strikes from half guard.
The Man tries to roll over but McGee keeps him under control.
McGee tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Man knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Man taking some punishment here, with McGee in his half guard.
McGee prevents The Man from improving his position.
The Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Man works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Bonerz McGee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McGee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Man doesn't seem bothered though.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGee avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Man has closed the distance and engaged McGee in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
McGee can't find room to land a body shot as The Man controls the action.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee misses with a body punch.
The Man trying to control the position but instead, McGee has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Man into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from The Man misses.
McGee moves away from the strike by The Man.
McGee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bob The Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McGee.
The Man tries to escape but McGee is in control.
The Man struggling a bit here.
McGee working the head with strikes.
McGee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The Man rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McGee's guard! Nice work there by The Man!
The Man landing with the ground and pound.
McGee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bonerz McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Man throws a big elbow that misses.
The Man throwing strikes from guard but McGee blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
The Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGee trying to control the position here.
The Man wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Man manages to get himself to full guard.
The Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from McGee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Man looks to land a left hand but McGee moved out of range nicely.
The Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
Bob The Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee misses with a two punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bonerz McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGee, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bonerz McGee!
A very excited looking Bonerz McGee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Snappy Whiplash (ranked 640 p4p, 579 weight class) and Disco Kid (ranked 82 p4p, 73 weight class). Kid has chosen Wu Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145
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144
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Cardio machine |
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snappy Whiplash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiplash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kid fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Whiplash scores with a leg kick.
Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiplash.
Whiplash feinted with a counter takedown.
Whiplash 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.
Whiplash tries to clinch up.
Kid drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Whiplash defends it well.
Whiplash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whiplash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kid lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whiplash.
Kid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whiplash.
Whiplash fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kid is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Whiplash's head.
Whiplash lands with a shot to the body.
Whiplash misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiplash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash tries to clinch but Kid moves out of range.
Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiplash.
Whiplash rushes Kid and presses him up against the cage.
Whiplash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whiplash misses with the head strike.
Whiplash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kid is trying to break the clinch but Whiplash is controlling him.
Kid struggles to land a body shot inside as Whiplash controls his hands.
Whiplash lands with a right to the head.
Whiplash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whiplash pushes Kid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whiplash pushes Kid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kid is trying to break free.
Whiplash throws a punch but it's blocked by Kid.
Kid throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiplash.
Whiplash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whiplash scores with a shoulder strike.
Whiplash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiplash blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whiplash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kid.
Whiplash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whiplash is looking to clinch.
Whiplash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kid swats away the attempt to clinch by Whiplash.
Kid feints the counter takedown.
Whiplash moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Whiplash.
Kid has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Whiplash seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kid can turn it around.
Whiplash displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kid up against the cage.
Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whiplash blocks an uppercut.
Whiplash lands a body punch in the clinch.
Whiplash 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.
Whiplash lands a nice uppercut.
Kid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whiplash misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whiplash misses with a punch to the body.
Whiplash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kid ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kid no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Whiplash throws an elbow that misses. Kid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whiplash's guard. Nice move by Kid!
Kid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whiplash is looking to stand up but Kid isn't so interested in that idea.
Kid lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kid with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kid throws a big right hand that misses.
Kid wants to control from the top but Whiplash keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whiplash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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 Snappy Whiplash will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kid avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. Whiplash does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Kid misses.
Kid takes a swing at Whiplash's ribcage but misses.
Kid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Whiplash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Disco Kid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whiplash throws a body punch but Kid moves out of range.
Whiplash delivers a nice body kick.
Whiplash 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.
Whiplash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kid.
Whiplash fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Whiplash wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kid manages to pass to side control.
Kid is looking for a kimura here.
Whiplash kicks Kid off and gets back to his feet.
Whiplash is looking to wear down Kid with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid looks for a takedown but Whiplash sprawls well.
Whiplash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kid on the side of the head.
Kid misses the shot to the body.
Whiplash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Whiplash connects with a nice looking jab.
Kid throws out a loose jab but Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whiplash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kid's sensitive parts.
Whiplash throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kid throws an overhand right that lands on Whiplash's shoulder, as Whiplash tries to avoid the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Whiplash there.
Whiplash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kid can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid misses with a hook
and Whiplash makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kid lands with a shot to the body.
Kid tests Whiplash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Whiplash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kid.
Whiplash slips under a jab.
Whiplash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whiplash has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Whiplash there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snappy Whiplash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Kid.
Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whiplash.
Whiplash gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Whiplash misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kid tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Whiplash working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash throws a punch but it's blocked by Kid.
Kid blocks an uppercut.
Whiplash lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whiplash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Whiplash.
Kid prevents a body shot from Whiplash.
Whiplash struggles to land a body shot inside as Kid controls his hands.
Kid manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Disco Kid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Whiplash with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kid keeping moving, preventing Whiplash from controlling successfully.
Whiplash with a nice head shot there.
Whiplash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whiplash loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snappy Whiplash dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Whiplash misses with a body shot.
Whiplash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kid moves away.
Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Whiplash counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Whiplash moves in looking to clinch but Kid pushes him off.
Whiplash ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whiplash moves into range and clinches up with Kid.
Whiplash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kid lands a hook that snaps the head of Whiplash backwards.
Kid tries to throw a body punch but Whiplash avoids it by throwing Kid back against the cage.
Kid misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kid backwards.
Whiplash lands a shot to the body.
Whiplash lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whiplash lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kid.
Kid misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kid lands a body punch.
Whiplash scores with a shot to the side of Kid's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whiplash.
Snappy Whiplash has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whiplash blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whiplash.
Kid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whiplash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Whiplash can't find room to land a body shot as Kid controls the action.
Whiplash looking to stall.
Kid manages to break the clinch.
Kid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Kid misses.
Whiplash punishes Kid's body with a nice straight punch.
Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from Kid.
Whiplash tries to counter with a takedown but Kid is quick to defend against it.
Disco Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snappy Whiplash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whiplash. Whiplash obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Whiplash throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whiplash slips a jab from Kid.
A combination from Whiplash does no damage.
Kid throws a jab when Whiplash was well out of range.
Whiplash with the inside leg kick.
Whiplash bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kid's head backwards.
Whiplash connects with a looping right hand.
Whiplash has Kid up against the cage in a clinch.
Kid prevents a body shot from Whiplash.
A short uppercut from Kid.
Kid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid tries to pull guard but Whiplash holds him up against the cage and eventually Kid drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiplash.
A right handed body shot lands from Whiplash.
Nice body punch from Kid - that landed with a thud.
Whiplash tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Whiplash blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kid misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kid.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Kid throws a head punch that misses.
Kid fails to pull guard.
Kid has a couple of punches blocked by Whiplash.
A head punch on the inside from Kid fails to land.
Kid tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whiplash smiles and moves away.
Snappy Whiplash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Disco Kid.
Kid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiplash fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kid, pushing him back against the cage.
Whiplash stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Whiplash effectively controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Snappy Whiplash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Whiplash, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snappy Whiplash!
A less than humble Snappy Whiplash 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dragomir Savic (ranked 154 p4p, 234 weight class) and Alex Parker (ranked 16 p4p, 28 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Savic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Good Day. This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragomir Savic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Parker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savic wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Parker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savic. That did some damage!
Savic with a nice calf kick.
Parker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parker digs a good body shot into Savic's ribs.
Savic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Parker misses with an uppercut. Savic saw that one coming.
Parker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Parker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savic connects with a solid leg kick.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Parker finds it's way through Savic's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Savic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice leg kick from Savic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savic looks to score with a jab to the body but Parker is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Savic misses
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Savic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Savic.
Savic connects with a solid leg kick.
Parker tried to score with a low kick but Savic checks it.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Savic throws the kick towards the body but Parker avoids it.
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker throws a chopping leg kick but Savic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Savic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Savic throws a body kick that misses.
Savic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Savic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Savic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Parker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parker walks into a jab.
Parker swings for the body but Savic moves out of range.
Parker moves in looking to clinch but Savic pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Savic.
Savic jabs Parker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savic half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Savic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savic throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Savic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Savic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Savic avoids a kick to the body.
Savic misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Savic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parker on the side of the head.
Savic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Savic misses with a low kick as Parker jumps back.
Parker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parker avoids the body shot from Savic.
A nice side step and Parker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Savic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savic.
Savic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parker on the side of the head.
Savic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savic throws a sloppy body shot
and Savic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Savic.
Savic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Savic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker checks the leg kick.
Savic connects with a leg kick.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savic motions for Parker to come forward. Savic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker throws a low kick, looking for Savic's leg but Savic calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Savic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savic checks a leg kick nicely.
Savic throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Savic.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savic misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Savic cracks Parker with an open hand slap.
Savic has Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
Savic misses with some punches.
I was talking to Savic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Savic scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Savic trying to control the position but instead, Parker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Savic into the cage.
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 Dragomir Savic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savic lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Savic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parker tries to land a leg kick but Savic saw it coming and moves away.
Parker loads up on a big right hand but Savic slips the punch.
Savic looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Savic tries to score with a low kick but Parker moves his leg out of the way.
Parker thows a leg kick but Savic checks it
and Savic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Savic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savic blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Parker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parker lands a nice hook to Savic's body. Savic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savic.
Parker feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Savic finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savic.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Savic connects with an inside leg kick.
Savic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Savic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savic blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Parker avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Savic tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Savic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Parker or not.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savic's elbow.
Savic misses with the head strike.
Savic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savic misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Savic.
Parker blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic misses with some punches.
Savic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savic tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Savic pushes off an throws an elbow but Parker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Savic controls the action.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragomir Savic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Savic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Parkers head.
Savic is working Parker over against the cage.
Savic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parker can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Savic.
Parker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savic backwards.
Savic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savic checks the leg kick.
Savic misses with a lunging right hand
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parker wants to land a leg kick but Savic is out of range.
Savic misses with a straight left.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dragomir Savic is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Parker staying out of range there.
Parker misses with the body kick
and Savic counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Savic.
Parker misses with a right hand
and Savic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parker checks a low kick from Savic.
Savic throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Parker misses the body punch
and Savic counters with a straight right hand.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Parker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Savic counters with an outside leg kick.
A big left from Savic misses.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Savic misses with a hook.
Savic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Parker flicks out a counter leg kick but Savic steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker digs a good hook to Savic's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker checks a low kick from Savic.
Both fighters circling a little - Savic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Savic misses with a looping right.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savic manages to avoid it.
Savic throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker tries to score with a low kick but Savic moves his leg out of the way.
Savic throws a lazy uppercut
and Parker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Savic backing away here, and Parker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Savic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Savic dips to his left and cracks Parker with an uppercut!
Savic avoids the head kick by Parker.
Savic throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragomir Savic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Savic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Savic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Parker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savic.
Savic throws a sloppy body shot
and Parker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Savic is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Savic pushes Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Savic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parker blocks a body shot from Savic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker has a couple of punches blocked by Savic.
Parker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Savic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Parker can turn it around.
Parker lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Savic fails to land.
Savic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Savic throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Savic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
Savic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savic misses with a punch to the body.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Savic misses with a hook. Parker ducked under it nicely.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savic.
Parker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Savic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savic misses with a looping right.
Parker tries to score with a low kick but Savic moves his leg out of the way.
Parker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Savic.
A shot to the liver by Parker. Beautiful body shot.
Alex Parker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Savic thows a body kick. Parker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Savic closes the distance and pushes Parker back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
Parker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savic's elbow.
Savic tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Parker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Parker tries a body shot but Savic blocks it.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
Savic missing with knees to the body.
Savic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savic lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Savic blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Savic controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker can't find room to land a body shot as Savic controls the action.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Savic is out of range and Parker settles back down.
Savic throws out a loose jab but Parker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savic blocks the body kick.
Savic throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker flicks out a counter leg kick but Savic steps away.
Savic misses with the body kick
and Parker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker throws a nice looking combination but Savic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savic throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Savic misses with a right hand
and Parker counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Savic.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savic moves away.
Savic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Parker thows a leg kick but Savic checks it
and Savic counters with a good low kick that Parker was not able to check.
Nice uppercut there from Savic.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Savic. Parker shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Savic.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Parker lands a jab to Savic's midsection.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savic.
Parker wants to slow Savic down by chopping away at his legs.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savic.
Savic jabs Parker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savic throws a leg kick which misses Parker's front leg but catches the back leg as Parker tries to avoid it.
Parker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parker lands a lovely overhand right.
Savic lands a jab to the head.
Parker looks to throw a body kick
and Savic counters with a body kick.
Savic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parker throws a leg kick
and Savic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dragomir Savic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragomir Savic!
Dragomir Savic 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orpheus Boagrius (ranked 244 p4p, 385 weight class) and Zdravko Saric (ranked 9 p4p, 17 weight class). Boagrius comes to the cage accompanied by Akkadian Empire . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 51 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Orpheus Boagrius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdravko Saric!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boagrius misses with a kick to the body
and Saric counters with a straight right hand.
Boagrius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boagrius tries to land a front kick but Saric steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saric is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boagrius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saric was well out of range. Poor timing from Boagrius.
Saric throws out a counter right but Boagrius avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Saric 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.
Boagrius throws a push kick but Saric slaps the foot to one side.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boagrius throws a body kick that misses.
Saric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boagrius quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric throws a body punch but Boagrius moves out of range.
Saric throws a sloppy head kick
and Boagrius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boagrius takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boagrius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saric throws a solid leg kick but Boagrius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saric.
A solid body kick from Boagrius.
Saric throws a front kick aimed at Boagrius's knee but Boagrius avoids it well.
Saric cracks Boagrius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boagrius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saric has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saric takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saric.
Saric takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saric looks winded!
Boagrius misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boagrius dips to his left and cracks Saric with an uppercut!
Boagrius misses with a right hand
and Saric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Boagrius misses.
Saric missing with a left hand there. Boagrius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boagrius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boagrius misses the shot to the body.
Saric has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boagrius finds it's way round the side to connect with Saric's head.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Boagrius's head but Boagrius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saric thows a leg kick but Boagrius checks it
and Boagrius counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saric throws a low kick but Boagrius moves out of range easily.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boagrius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saric tests Boagrius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boagrius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saric feints and then cracks Boagrius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boagrius down.
Boagrius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boagrius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Boagrius.
Boagrius scores with a shot to the side of Saric's head.
Boagrius has a couple of punches blocked by Saric.
Boagrius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Boagrius.
Boagrius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boagrius misses with some punches.
Saric doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boagrius misses with a body punch.
Boagrius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Saric throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boagriuss head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Boagrius.
Boagrius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boagrius lands a body shot.
Boagrius pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Boagrius.
A body shot lands from Boagrius.
Boagrius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saric tries a body shot but Boagrius blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Boagrius fails to land.
Boagrius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boagrius misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Boagrius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saric digs a right hand into Boagrius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boagrius's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpheus Boagrius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Saric'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.
Saric takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boagrius throws a leg kick which misses Saric's front leg but catches the back leg as Saric tries to avoid it.
Boagrius misses with the combination.
Boagrius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boagrius lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saric is breathing heavily.
Boagrius drops Saric with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Saric looks back up at him and smiles so Boagrius waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Saric is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boagrius jabs at Saric's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boagrius throws a pinpoint strike between Saric's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Saric crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Boagrius scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orpheus Boagrius!
Post fight, Orpheus Boagrius took to the microphone: 'I would like to thank everybody for watching me for this long , and supporting me throughout my career. But it's important for a fighter to know when his time is up , and now is the best time for me to officially retire. I had some great runs , and some amazing fights , but now is the best time. Tha'.
Zdravko Saric spoke after the fight, saying 'Jesus, what the fuck'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sala Barbo (ranked 31 p4p, 185 weight class) and Tommy Walcott (ranked 5 p4p, 28 weight class). Barbo comes to the cage accompanied by Nissim. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 33 - 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 29 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Walcott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barbo at a distance.
Barbo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Barbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walcott checks it well.
Barbo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Walcott replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barbo blocks it well.
Walcott lands a slapping body shot.
Walcott throws a push kick but Barbo slaps the foot to one side.
Walcott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walcott misses with the combination.
Walcott throws a sloppy body shot
and Barbo counters with a nice leg kick.
Barbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barbo takes one on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Walcott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
Walcott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbo.
Walcott lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That kick from Barbo tenderised Walcott's leg. Walcott is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walcott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barbo's waist but Barbo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walcott off to one side.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott wants to counter with a clinch but Barbo pushes him away.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
Walcott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbo.
Walcott swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barbo throws a right hand that misses
and Walcott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walcott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Walcott has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walcott there as he acknowledges the shot.
Walcott takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
Walcott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walcott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Walcott connects with the punch.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Walcott scores with a jab to the body.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A leg kick checked by Walcott.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barbo.
Walcott thuds his shin into the meat of Barbo's side.
Barbo throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.
Walcott explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walcott moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Walcott lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbo will feel that in the morning.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbo is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walcott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walcott swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Barbo tries to score with a low kick but Walcott moves his leg out of the way.
And Walcott responds with a good body kick, but Barbo manages to step out the way in time.
Walcott checks a leg kick.
Barbo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walcott moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Walcott lands a slapping body shot.
Walcott delivers a nice body kick.
Walcott throws a push kick but Barbo slaps the foot to one side.
Walcott thuds his right hand into Barbo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barbo lands a slapping body shot.
Barbo cracks Walcott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo lands a right hook to the body.
Walcott defending well as Barbo loads up on a big left hand.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walcott is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barbo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barbo misses with a body kick.
Barbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walcott blocks a leg kick.
Walcott throws the kick towards the body but Barbo avoids it.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy body kick from Walcott
and Barbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Barbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Walcott.
Barbo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbo looks to land a right hand but Walcott moved out of range.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbo manages to avoid it.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Walcott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Walcott blocks a jab.
Walcott lands a high kick!
Walcott is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbo rather than just go for the knockout.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses.
Barbo misses with an uppercut. Walcott saw that one coming.
Walcott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walcott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Barbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbo.
Tommy Walcott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Walcott throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Walcott lands a front kick.
Barbo takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Barbo looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
Barbo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walcott tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barbo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walcott lunges at Barbo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbo's hand.
Walcott gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barbo counters with a thumping low kick.
Walcott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barbo in his tracks.
Walcott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Walcott lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Barbo.
Barbo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott breaks from the clinch.
Walcott clinches.
Barbo tries to work over Walcott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walcott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walcott checks the leg kick.
Walcott misses with the body kick
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo avoids the head kick by Walcott.
Walcott throws the kick towards the body but Barbo avoids it.
Walcott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walcott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walcott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbo doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Walcott blocks the low kick.
Walcott replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Barbo blocks it well.
Barbo throws a body punch but Walcott moves out of range.
And Walcott responds with a good body kick, but Barbo manages to step out the way in time.
Walcott misses with a straight left.
Walcott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barbo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barbo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Walcott momentarily.
Walcott swings for the body but Barbo moves out of range.
Walcott lands a jab to Barbo's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo misses the shot to the body.
Walcott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbo throws a big shot that misses.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walcott throws a body shot but no joy.
Barbo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Barbo takes one on the button.
Walcott throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barbo tries to clinch there but Walcott circles away.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
Barbo swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott wants to counter the offense by Barbo and move into the clinch position.
Barbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Walcott moves out of range as Barbo strikes.
Barbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walcott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barbo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barbo tries to close the distance and clinch but Walcott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Barbo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walcott.
Walcott jabs at Barbo's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barbo throws a nice looking combination but Walcott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walcott throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Barbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walcott lands a nice looking body kick.
Barbo throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Barbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donk. Walcott catches Barbo right on the button with a cross.
Walcott misses with a looping right.
Barbo tried to score with a low kick but Walcott checks it.
Walcott is looking to land body kicks.
Barbo thuds his right hand into Walcott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott throws a body kick that misses.
Barbo throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Walcott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Walcott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbo.
Walcott takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Walcott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Barbo as he connects with a hook.
Walcott avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barbo loads up on a big right hand but Walcott slips the punch.
Walcott slips a straight right by Barbo.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
Barbo misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbo misses the jab.
Walcott goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walcott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Walcott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barbo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barbo lands with an uppercut that bounces Walcott off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott moves out of range of the body kick.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick from Walcott.
Barbo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walcott.
Walcott misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo looks to land a combination but Walcott avoids it well.
Barbo lands with a nice body punch.
Barbo misses with a low kick.
Walcott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walcott connects with a high kick.
Barbo lands a right hook to the body.
Walcott throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Barbo counters with a nice body kick.
Walcott misses with a kick to the body.
Barbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barbo thumps Walcott with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walcott.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walcott lands with a kick to the ribs.
Walcott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walcott tries to break the clinch but Barbo is controlling the position.
Walcott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Walcott works on Barbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Barbo is working Walcott over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Walcott - that landed with a thud.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Barbo.
Walcott lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Walcott.
Walcott scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
Barbo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barbo lands a right hand.
A short right from Barbo on the inside.
Walcott has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo is trying to maintain a safe position but Walcott gets an underhook and turns Barbo into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Barbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Walcott.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walcott blocks a body shot from Barbo.
Walcott misses with some punches.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barbo lands with a right to the head.
Barbo scores with a hook to the body.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barbo is working Walcott over against the cage.
Walcott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barbo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott tries to clinch
and Barbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walcott tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walcott throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Walcott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Walcott punishes Barbo's body with a nice straight punch.
Walcott throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Walcott lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sala Barbo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Walcott takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Barbo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walcott's sensitive parts.
Barbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walcott moves out of range of the leg kick from Barbo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barbo.
Barbo throws a wild body kick that Walcott sees coming a mile off.
Walcott follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barbo throws a hook but Walcott avoids it easily.
Walcott swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walcott looks for the body kick but Barbo saw that one coming.
Barbo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Walcott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walcott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Barbo.
Jab from Walcott.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbo throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbo misses with a straight left.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Walcott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walcott avoids a kick to the body.
Barbo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Walcott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walcott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo looks to land a body kick but Walcott moved away.
Walcott steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Walcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Barbo cracks Walcott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Walcott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barbo connects with a solid leg kick.
Walcott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Walcott is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Walcott as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Walcott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Walcott.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barbo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbo.
Barbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barbo with a body shot.
Barbo blocks the body kick.
Barbo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott lands with a nice body kick.
Barbo throws a body kick that misses.
Walcott looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Walcott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Walcott keeps Barbo at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
A head kick by Walcott misses
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
Walcott lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walcott.
Walcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barbo.
Barbo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbo scores with a jab. Walcott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Walcott's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barbo tests Walcott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Barbo avoids a kick to the body.
Barbo's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walcott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barbo connects with the punch.
Walcott looks for the body kick but Barbo saw that one coming.
Walcott on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott moves into range and clinches up with Barbo.
Walcott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barbo cracks Walcott with a nice body shot.
Tommy Walcott seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Walcott manages to break the clinch.
Walcott misses with a hook. Barbo ducked under it nicely.
Barbo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walcott doesn't seem bothered though.
Walcott scores with a hook to the body. Barbo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barbo is looking to slow Walcott down with leg kicks.
Barbo's corner calls for a 1-2. Barbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walcott throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Barbo tries to work over Walcott's front leg with a kick but Walcott checks it.
Barbo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick from Barbo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walcott tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sala Barbo had his way with Tommy Walcott in that 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott throws a lazy body kick
and Barbo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barbo throws a push kick but Walcott slaps the foot to one side.
Walcott checks a low kick from Barbo.
Barbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walcott throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Walcott throws a wild body kick that Barbo sees coming a mile off.
Walcott throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A solid body kick from Walcott.
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Barbo works Walcott's body with a nice hook.
Walcott lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walcott scores with a jab to the body.
Walcott moves away from the strike by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Barbo misses
and Walcott counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbo throws a hook to the side of Walcott's head but Walcott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walcott throws a push kick but Barbo slaps the foot to one side.
Walcott throws a sloppy head kick and Barbo moves out of range easily.
Barbo moves out of range of the body kick from Walcott.
Barbo blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walcott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walcott scores with a push kick.
A jab from Walcott finds it's way through Barbo's defenses.
Barbo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walcott lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters circling a little - Walcott finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbo.
Walcott slips under a jab from Barbo.
Walcott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo connects with a leg kick.
Barbo lands with a cross.
Barbo throws a hook but Walcott blocks it.
Barbo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Barbo misses.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Barbo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Walcott misses
and Barbo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walcott connects with a body shot.
Walcott tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Walcott avoids the body shot from Barbo.
Walcott tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbo.
Walcott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Walcott takes a swing at Barbo's ribcage but misses.
Barbo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Walcott throws a body punch but Barbo moves out of range.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott thuds his shin into the meat of Barbo's side.
Barbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott misses with an uppercut. Barbo saw that one coming.
Walcott scores with a sloppy right hand. Barbo should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott clinches.
Walcott tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Barbo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbo looking to stall.
Walcott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Walcott avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Walcott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott misses with a punch to the body.
Walcott gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Walcott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Walcott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Walcott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Walcott 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Walcott!
Tommy Walcott is the new featherweight champion!
Tommy Walcott very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Benedetti (ranked 63 p4p, 125 weight class) and Santino Lombardo (ranked 9 p4p, 24 weight class). Benedetti comes to the cage accompanied by Bajafondo. Lombardo has chosen Illusions as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Benedetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombardo digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.
Lombardo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lombardo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Lombardo - just one landing.
Lombardo connects with a single shot there.
Lombardo looks to land a left hand but Benedetti moved out of range nicely.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lombardo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Lombardo lands.
Benedetti seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lombardo throws an off balance right hand
and Benedetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti throws a looping overhand right but Lombardo ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a hook. Lombardo ducked under it nicely.
Lombardo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Lombardo.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Lombardo tenderised Benedetti's leg. Benedetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lombardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lombardo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot lands for Lombardo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lombardo. Benedetti shrugs it off though.
Good work by Benedetti as he checks the leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a straight right.
Lombardo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Lombardo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo tries to clinch but Benedetti is having none of it.
Lombardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Santino Lombardo has been cut.
Benedetti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lombardo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lombardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santino Lombardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lombardo lunges at Benedetti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benedetti's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Benedetti misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti walks into a stiff left hand from Lombardo.
Nice uppercut there from Benedetti.
Lombardo misses with a jab to the body
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
Benedetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lombardo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
Lombardo throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benedetti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lombardo - the referee stops the clock and Benedetti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lombardo. Benedetti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Benedetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lombardo scores with a hook.
Lombardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Benedetti's sensitive parts.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Lombardo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Benedetti blocks it well.
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 misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo digs a good body shot into Benedetti's ribs.
Benedetti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lombardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lombardo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
Benedetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombardo throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side.
Lombardo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good exchange - Lombardo coming out on top.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Lombardo saw that one coming.
Benedetti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santino Lombardo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benedetti blocks a head kick by Lombardo.
Benedetti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lombardo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santino Lombardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lombardo looks to land a body kick but Benedetti moved away.
Lombardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo loads up on a big right hand but Benedetti slips the punch.
It looked like Benedetti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benedetti doesn't seem bothered though.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Benedetti might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo scores with a body shot.
Lombardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo misses with a hook
and Benedetti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lombardo sizes up Benedetti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Benedetti.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
Benedetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lombardo can pounce on him.
Benedetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Lombardo.
Lombardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crunch! Lombardo slams his shin into Benedetti's torso.
Benedetti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombardo looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Nice body punch from Benedetti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo tries to clinch up but Benedetti circles away and keeps his distance.
Lombardo lands a body shot.
Benedetti takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti moves out of range of the body kick from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benedetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Benedetti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lombardo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benedetti.
Lombardo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Lombardo.
Benedetti walks into a left hand.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benedetti loads up on a big right hand but Lombardo slips the punch.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benedetti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lombardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lombardo scores with a punch to the head.
Lombardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benedetti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Benedetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lombardo can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Lombardo misses with a body shot.
Lombardo misses with an uppercut
and Benedetti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Benedetti's shoulder, as Benedetti tries to avoid the shot.
Lombardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
Lombardo throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Lombardo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benedetti on the side of the head.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo throws a good cross that connects.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Lombardo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Lombardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santino Lombardo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Benedetti looks to land a right hand but Lombardo moved out of range.
Lombardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Lombardo.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lombardo.
Lombardo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lombardo misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Lombardo tenderised Benedetti's leg. Benedetti is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lombardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Benedetti will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Lombardo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benedetti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lombardo thows a body kick. Benedetti tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lombardo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombardo throws a body kick that misses.
Lombardo looks to throw a body kick
and Benedetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombardo misses the target.
Benedetti misses the jab.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Lombardo cracks Benedetti with an open hand slap.
Mario Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lombardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Lombardo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Benedetti. Benedetti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lombardo, as that shot connected.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benedetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Lombardo.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Lombardo throws out a leg kick but Benedetti moves out of range and Lombardo only half commits.
Lombardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Benedetti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombardo tries to land a front kick but Benedetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Benedetti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lombardo.
Lombardo with the inside leg kick.
Lombardo slips a jab from Benedetti.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Benedetti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lombardo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Benedetti was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santino Lombardo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benedetti with a hook.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
Lombardo lands a glancing blow to the side of Benedetti's head.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santino Lombardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lombardo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Lombardo!
A less than humble Santino Lombardo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bolleke (ranked 5 p4p, 50 weight class) and Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 2 p4p, 8 weight class). DeSilva has chosen Body Head Anthem - Roy Jones Jr Feat. Magic & Choppa) as his entrance music. Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - DeSilva circles away.
Bolleke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but DeSilva pushes him off.
DeSilva has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bolleke is landing a low percentage of strikes.
DeSilva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeSilva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from DeSilva misses the target.
DeSilva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeSilva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bolleke defends it nicely.
Donk. Bolleke catches DeSilva right on the button with a cross.
DeSilva tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeSilva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but DeSilva pushes him off.
The fighters circling - DeSilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeSilva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Bolleke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bolleke tries to clinch but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva feints the counter takedown.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva connects with a single shot there.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bolleke as he jumps to the side.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolleke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolleke connects with a looping right hand.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
DeSilva works the jab nicely.
Bolleke misses with a wild combination.
DeSilva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bolleke is looking for a triangle but DeSilva pushes his legs off easily.
Bolleke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolleke is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bolleke takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bolleke seems to be working for a kimura but DeSilva defends the submission attempt.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but DeSilva dodges it nicely.
Bolleke prevents DeSilva from improving his position.
DeSilva gets back to full guard.
DeSilva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolleke has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
DeSilva is trying to keep Bolleke in close.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but DeSilva keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeSilva wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolleke advances to half guard.
Bolleke is looking to advance position but DeSilva won't allow it.
DeSilva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeSilva.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSilva is on top in guard.
Bolleke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeSilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeSilva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bolleke working for a triangle but DeSilva defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
DeSilva controlling from the top position.
Bolleke trying to keep a closed guard but DeSilva is proving a slippery customer.
DeSilva working some strikes from top position.
DeSilva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeSilva throws a right hand that misses
and Bolleke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Bolleke.
Bolleke lands a nice looking body shot.
DeSilva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bolleke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bolleke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bolleke drops an elbow to the side of DeSilva's head.
Bolleke trying to control from half guard but DeSilva is working away.
DeSilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeSilva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolleke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolleke's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeSilva lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
DeSilva controlling the position well here. Bolleke rolled but DeSilva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeSilva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
You can see the frustration on Bolleke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
DeSilva tries to keep control of the position but Bolleke is staying busy.
What can Bolleke do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bolleke rolls, trying to escape but DeSilva keeps control of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. DeSilva controlling the positon.
Bolleke grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
DeSilva tries to get the hooks in deep but Bolleke pushed the leg off.
DeSilva is landing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke just trying to survive but DeSilva is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
DeSilva loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bolleke hold on?
Bolleke wants to control his opponent's hands but DeSilva gets his hands free.
Bolleke wants to escape the position.
Bolleke trying to control but not successfully.
DeSilva punishes Bolleke with strikes from the back mount.
Bolleke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bolleke is desperately trying to improve his position but DeSilva has a good base and remains in mount.
DeSilva looking to control but Bolleke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
DeSilva swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bolleke is now in DeSilva's guard. A big mistake from DeSilva there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSilva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva working for a triangle but Bolleke defends it easily.
Bolleke scoring with some ground and pound.
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Bolleke pushes his legs off easily.
DeSilva controlling Bolleke's posture.
Bolleke trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
Bolleke lands a couple of elbows.
DeSilva working for a triangle but Bolleke defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSilva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolleke is one step ahead there.
Bolleke passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. DeSilva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
DeSilva is looking to sweep but instead, Bolleke has passed into half guard.
Bolleke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
DeSilva trying to control here.
Bolleke passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bolleke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bolleke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Bolleke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Bolleke.
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeSilva lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolleke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolleke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bolleke wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke lands a nice hook to DeSilva's body. DeSilva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeSilva punishes Bolleke's body with a nice straight punch.
DeSilva misses with a right hand
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeSilva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bolleke missing with a left hand there. DeSilva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolleke digs a good hook to DeSilva's body.
DeSilva moves in looking to clinch but Bolleke pushes him off.
DeSilva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeSilva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeSilva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
Excellent takedown into side control there by DeSilva.
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!
DeSilva throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here as DeSilva stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke manages to get back to half guard.
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Bolleke is working away.
DeSilva working over Bolleke with some ground and pound. Bolleke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bolleke won't allow DeSilva to pass to mount.
DeSilva is looking for submissions but instead, Bolleke has regained full guard.
Bolleke is trying to control the position but DeSilva postures up.
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Bolleke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva looking for a guillotine here but Bolleke defends easily.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
DeSilva has his hands on Bolleke's head, controlling the position.
DeSilva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolleke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bolleke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolleke passes into half guard.
DeSilva wants to control but Bolleke is keeping busy.
Bolleke working DeSilva over with strikes.
Bolleke working over DeSilva with some ground and pound. DeSilva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
DeSilva trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
DeSilva is desperately trying to improve his position but Bolleke has a good base and remains in mount.
Bolleke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bolleke controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolleke raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bolleke just misses with a punch to the body.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
DeSilva feints the counter takedown.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
An attempted straight right counter from Bolleke misses the target.
DeSilva clobbers Bolleke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good standup being displayed there by DeSilva as he connects with a hook.
DeSilva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSilva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
Bolleke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.
A big left from DeSilva misses.
Bolleke closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolleke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolleke.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the side of DeSilva's head.
Bolleke misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeSilva blocks a body shot from Bolleke.
Bolleke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bolleke tries a body shot but DeSilva blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeSilva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bolleke smiles and moves away.
Bolleke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bolleke moves out of range as DeSilva strikes.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
DeSilva dives in and grabs Bolleke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bolleke pushes down on DeSilva's head and hops out.
Bolleke staying out of range there.
Bolleke stuffs the takedown attempt from DeSilva. DeSilva gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas Bolleke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva.
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab.
Bolleke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSilva.
DeSilva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva looks to land a left hand but Bolleke moved out of range nicely.
Bolleke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a sloppy body shot
and Bolleke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - DeSilva lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolleke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
DeSilva working a defensive guard here.
Bolleke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bolleke cracks DeSilva with a solid left hand.
DeSilva working for a triangle but Bolleke defends it easily.
Bolleke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolleke wants to pass the guard but DeSilva is keeping the position.
DeSilva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolleke is in close to DeSilva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bolleke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
DeSilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolleke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolleke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Bolleke pushes his legs off easily.
DeSilva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSilva keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
DeSilva looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bolleke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bolleke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DeSilva moves into full guard.
DeSilva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolleke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bolleke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DeSilva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bolleke is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for DeSilva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Bolleke had his way with Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on DeSilva's shoulder, as DeSilva tries to avoid the shot.
DeSilva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeSilva takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
DeSilva throws a lazy right hand but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the body.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DeSilva trying to control from half guard but Bolleke is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolleke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeSilva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeSilva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke gets back to half guard.
Bolleke tries to roll over but DeSilva keeps him under control.
Bolleke blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeSilva.
DeSilva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bolleke gets back to full guard.
DeSilva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DeSilva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeSilva trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolleke, not yet.
Bolleke is trying to keep DeSilva in close.
DeSilva trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
DeSilva looking to sit in guard and control but Bolleke gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeSilva looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSilva, not yet.
Bolleke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolleke got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeSilva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolleke has managed to get both his arms back between DeSilva's legs - danger averted.
Bolleke won't allow DeSilva to sweep him here.
Bolleke lands a couple of digs.
DeSilva looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSilva, not yet.
Bolleke trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeSilva is looking for a triangle but Bolleke pushes his legs off easily.
Bolleke trying to control but DeSilva is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeSilva misses with a right hand
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
Bolleke blocks a jab.
Bolleke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeSilva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DeSilva misses with a hook.
DeSilva looks to land a right hand but Bolleke moved out of range.
DeSilva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolleke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolleke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeSilva throws out the jab.
DeSilva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolleke lands a head shot.
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 Thomas Bolleke.
I think Bolleke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Bolleke!
Thomas Bolleke retains his middleweight title!
Thomas Bolleke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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